The Sun.
London, England, 1857-08-11 00:00:00

THE DIVORCE BILL.

Sir G. GREY, in answer to a question, said that the
Government intended to proceed with tan Divorce Bill
at 12 o'clock on Thursday, and if necessary at 6 o'clock
on the same day. (Rear.)
Lord J. MANNERS hoped they would not give the
whole day to the question.
The subject then dropped.
ECCLESIASTICAL COMAIISSION BILL.

On the motion for the third reading of this bi,l,
Mr. L. KING moved that it be read a third time
that day three months.
Mr. CAIRD referred to the fluctuating value of linded
property, and opposed the bi'l, which would further de.
teriorate such property. Under this bill a bishop would
have an interest in diminishing the value of.the property,
The Ecclesiastical Commission had worked well, and they
ought not to revert to the old system, and reverse a po-
licy which had so far succeeded. It would involve a
double system of, land agency. He thought it would be
better to let the matter rest as it stood. He should sup-
port-the amendment.
Sir G. GREY said the hon. member had misunder-
stood the purpose of the VD, which was not to reverse
the recent policy, but to carry it out more comple:;ely.
Mr. BRISCOE said this measure was too important
to pass at this time of the session. If one could live
without sleep, one could make oneself acquainted with
all these Lids. (Rear, hear.)
Sir J. PAKINGTON said the bill bad been so long
before Parliament that if the hon. member was not ac-
quainted with it, that was his own fault. (Rear.)
After a few wor le from Mr. AMTON,
Mr. HADFIELD moved the adjournment of the de.
bate.

-The bill wag then read a third time, and passed,
DULWICH COLLEGE BILL.
Oa the order for the third reading of this bill,
KNIGET moved that the order be discharged.
Mr. COX seconded the amendment.
Mr. M. T. BAINES, chairman of the select corn-
mittee, defended the course he had taken with reference
';o the bill.

After a discussion, in which Mr. Malins, Mr. Lygon,
Mr. Headlam, Mr. Henley, Mr. Greer, Mr. John
Locke, and Mr. W. Williams took part,
The house divided, when the numbers were-
- For Mr. Knight's motion B6
Against it
Majority —27
On the motion that the bill be now rind a third time,
Mr. KNIGHT opposed it. He said that of all the
plunders of the chari,ie3 of the poor, this was the
grossest, and it was d!sgraceful to pension three officers
for life out of funds belonging to the poor.
Mr. COX moved the adjournment of the debate.
Mr. D. NICOLL seconded the moiion.
The house then divided. The numbtra were—
For the adjournment
Against it
Majority —36
Mr. LYGON moved the adjournment of the house.
Sir G. GREY said that nothing could now be gained
by such a proceeding.
Lord PALMERSTON opposed the motion, and said
that the Goiernment were determined to sit on till the
third reading was carried.
._After some further discussion, the Motion was with-
draw 3); apd.the bill. was read,,a third time and passed.
The Lords' amendments to the Glebe Lands (Ireland)
Bill, Banking Bill, Crown, do., Suits (Scotland) Bill,

Land Tax Commissioners' Names BM, were considered
and agreed to.

PUBLIC OFFICES EXTENSION BILL.
The order for the third reading of this bill was read
and discharged.
JOINT STOCK COMPANIES Acr (1856)
AMENDMENT BILL.
This bill was read a second time.
The other orders were dispoied of, and the house ad-
journed at a quarter past two o'clock.