The Sun.
London, England, 1861-07-02 00:00:00

R6MAIC'T CATHOLIC PAUPER CHILDREN.

The Earl of WICKLOW presented a petition from Essex
in favour of affording additional facilities for the education
of Roman Catholic children in workhouses.
THE DUKE OF MODENA..

The Marquis of NORMANBY gave notice that on
Monday next he would draw the attention of the house to
certain aspersions which were current relative to the Duke
of Modena. These aspersions were stated in the House of
Commons by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and he was
appealed to by certain :persons interesed in vindicating
the character of the Duke of Modena to bring
forward this subject. He would also move for the produc-
tion of any extracts from despatches forwarded from the
accredited minister of this country in Central Italy.
Lord BROUGHAM considered it would conduce more
effectively to the vindication of the Duke of Modena if the
subject were to be brought forward in the house when the
alleged aspersions were made, and not when the right hon.
gentleman who made them had no opportunity of defend-
ing himself. (Hear, hear.)
The Marquis of NORMANBY made some explanation,
which was inaudible.

Earl GRANVILLE considered that the noble marquis
was out of order.

The Marquis of f NORMANBY stated that the opinions
of the noble and learned lord (Lord Brougham) would have
been entitled to some consideration if they were the same
which he entertained 10 years ago.
Lord BROUGHAM attempted to address the house, but
the confusion arising from these irregular proceedings was
so great that he could not be heard.
The subject then dropped.
SUBDIVISION OF DIOCESE BILL.
Lord LYTTELTON moved that the house go into com-
mittee on this bill, and vindicated the measure from the
objections raised to it by the Episcopal Church.
The Bishop of LONDON bore testimony to the care
which the noble lord bestowed on this bill, and the discus-
sion which had been elicited would produce good results,
but that result was not embodied in this bill. He thought
it would be more advisable to postpone the measure until
next session, for there would be no chance at
the period of the session being passed by the other house.
The bill proposed to give powers to the Ecclesiastical Com-
mission to which he could not give his sanction, and, with
all respect for that body, he thought the powers conferred
on it were too extensive. He did not fear any-
thing from discussion in the other house, and he ad-
mitted that some improvements were introduced into
he bill. He was, however, one of those who
were opposed to the multiplication of bishops, and be strongly
objected to the frequent interference with the governing
powers of the Episcopate, and he referred to Winchester,
London, and other great sees to show how efficiently their
affairs were administered, and he could discover no advan-
tage in dividing such large sees. He thought, in proceed-
ing with this bill at present, they would be interfering
with future useful legislation, and he drew atten-
tion to the fact that the bill was founded on the
general recommendations of the commissioners, but on no
particular recommendation. He considered that what was
required was not to multiply the number engaged in the
administration of the Church, but to increase its working
power. He contended that the deans of the Church could
be placed in a position of greater power,
which would render them more efficient.
What was required w is a reformation of the ecclesiastical
law, in illustration of which he adverted to the length of
proceedings in ecclesiastical trials.

Lord OVERSTONE joined in the earnest request;which
the right reverend prelate (the Bishop ofLondon) had made
to withdraw the present bill.
Lord LYTTLETON replied, and called the attention of
their lordships to the ample discussion which the bill had
received, and he declined to accede to the request of the
right rev. prelate to withdraw it.
The Duke of MARLBOROUGH defended the bill, and
asserted that the discussions which had taken place on the
subject proved that the general impression in Parliament
was in favour of the bill. However, if there was an im-
pression on the mind of the noble lord (Lyttleton) that
the bill would not pass the other house this session he
thought he should not pledge the house to its provisions by
pressing it forward on the present occasion.
LLEFT SITTING.]

HOUSE OF COMMONS—(THIs DAY.)
The SPEAKER took the chair at twelve o'clock.
PRIVATE BUSINESS.

The Metropolitan Railway (Improvements, &e.) Bill was
read a third time and passed.

The Glasgow (City) Life Assurance, &0., Company Bill
was considered and ordered to be read a third time.
PAROCHIAL AND BURGHS SCHOOLS

(SCOTLAND) No. 2 BILL.

The house went into committee on this bill.

A long discussion took place in reference to the maximum
salary of schoolmasters. In the clause relating to the
subject, the LORD ADVOCATE proposed that the maximum
should be £6O.

Mr. BOUVERIE moved, as an amendment, that the
sum be fixed at £7O.

The amendment was agreed to.
Clause 3 was amended and agreed 13.
Clause 4 was struck out.
Clause 6 was agreed to, after it had been amended.
Clause 6 was struck out.

On clause 7,
Mr. DUNLOP moved an amendment to the effect that
two members of the examining body be Fellows of the
Educational Institute of Scotland.

The LORD ADVOCATE could not consent to the pro-
pc sod amendment.
Mr. DUNLOP said perhaps the addition of the words
" being graduates of the University" would remove the
objection of the Lord Advocate.
The LORD ADVOCATE said if the subject was post-
poned until the bringing up of the report, he would see
what could be done towards admitting the practical teach-
ing element into the body of examiners.
The suggestion having been agreed to, the amendment
was withdrawn,

At the end of the clause an amendment was proposed by
Mr. Mum, that one of the members of the examining
board be a Professor of Divinity, or a deputy nominated by
him.

The committee divided on the subject, when there ap-
peared—

Ayes
Noes
Majority
The clause was then ordered to stand part of the bill.
Clause 8, as amended, was agreed to.
On clause 9,

Mr. BLACK moved that all the clause after the word
" Scripture" be omitted from the bill. He had not been a
party to the compromise that had taken place on this bill,
and therefore he claimed th,e right to do as he pleased. He
considered this to be the greatest point in the bill, and as
he altogether objected to tests, he thought it unfair to press
upon others. (Hear, hear.) Heconsidered the tests alto-
gether dangerous, and therefore he moved the omission of
the words.

The LORD ADVOCATE appealed to the hon. member
to withdraw his amendment, as it might seriously endanger
the bill.
Several other members expressed their disapprobation of
tests generally.
Mr. BLACK said he was pleased that so many gentle-
men agreed with him, but he regretted they would not vote
with him. Very unwillingly he would withdraw his
amendment.
The amendment was then, by leave, withdrawn.
The LORD ADVOCATE proposed that the following
declaration should be taken by schoolmasters previous to
their entering office :—" That I will not exercise the func-
tions of the said office to the prejudice or subversion of the
Church of Scotland as by law established, or the doctrines
and privileges thereof."
Mr. BLACK strongly objected to the amendment, and a
discussion followed.

The LORD ADVOCATE said he would rather give up
the bill altogether than withdraw his amendment.

The proposition was agreed to.
The LORD ADVOCATE moved that at line 28, the
dlowing addition be made to the clause :—" and the
wilful contravention by any schoolmaster of the said
declaration shall be considered and dealt with as neglect of
duty under the provisions of the said recited act, provided
always that it shall not be competent to insist in any pro-
ceedings against any schoolmaster for such contravention
without the consent of her Majesty's Advocate being first
obtained, on a representation to him by the heritors of the
parish, and after such inquiry as he may think necessary."
The proposition was objected to, and, after some conver-
sation, the Chairman, on the motionof the LORD ADVOCATE,
reported progress.
WHITE HERRING FISHERIES BILL.
The house went into committee on this bill, and in the
course of the discussion the LORD ADVOCATE said it was the
intention of the Government to appoint a commission to
inquire into the whole subject.
The whole of the clauses, after some amendments had
been made, were agreed to, and the bill was ordered to be
reported.

The sitting was then suspended.
The house resumed at six o'clock, and was
[LIFT SITTING.]

WOLVERHAMPTON ELECTION.
(7his Day.)

STATE OF THE POLL AT 1 O'CLOCK.
Weguelin •• .. 1,141
Hill •• .• 618
Griffiths .. •• •• 497

The armoured steamship Solferino, of 1,000-horse
power and to carry 52 rifled cannon, was successfully
launched at L'Oricut on the 24th June. The lines were de-
signad by 31. Dupuy de Lome, and the ship built under
the superintendence of M. Duchalard. This completes the
six armoured steam men-of-war which are actually afloat.
The armoured frigate Heroine is to be laid down on the slip
from which the Couronne was launched some time back.
The Magenta, which was launched on tho 22d June, is 282
feet long, 521 feet beam, and 45} feet in depth. The weight
of the hull when it left the slip was 2,700 tons ; when fitted
with armour, engines, and armament, the weight will be
5,600 tons. M. Dupuy de Lome, Director of Naval Con-
struction at the Ministry of Marine, has received orders
from the Emperor to proceed on a tour of inspection of the
naval ports of France. The cadres of the personnel of the
navy are to be largely augmented, with a view to meet all
future requirements. Tho screw liner Massena left Toulon
for the Hyeres station to try her engines for four days,