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his niece, and were they prepared to go to the same extent ?
When they were preparing to alter a law that so deeply
affected the social state of all classes, they should bring
forward the most satisfactory reasons for the change. If
they pressed this bill they would have to make an altera-
tion in the law of divorce in the provisions, which related
to incest ; and he believed the effect of the change pro-
posed by this measure would tend to increase that crime.
He concluded by a most urgent appeal to the house to reject
the measure.

ADMISSION OF BARON MEYER ROTHSCHILD.
Baron M. Rothschild, accompanied by Lord J. Russell
and Mr. Abel Smith, appeared at the table to take his seat
as member for Hythe ; but immediately afterwards retired
in order that tke formal resolution, in conformity with the
statute of last session, should bo agreed to.

Mr. A. SMITH then moved the resolution, by which the
hon. member was privileged to take his seat without sub-
scribing to the usual form of oath.
Mr. NEWDEGATE said he rose to ask the Speaker a
question. (Cries of " Oh, oh.") He wished to know whe-
ther the resolution, which the house was called on to pass,
was merely sessional, or whether, if not rescinded, it was
to be considered to be in perpetuity? He also wished to
know whether Baron M. Rothschild was a subject by birth
or by naturalisation of her Majesty ?
Sir GEORGE GREY said that the latter question was a
legal one, and if the hon. member objected to Baron Roths-
child sitting in that house, he should do so by petition.
Mr. CONINGHAM expressed a hope that oaths, which
were merely a Pagan institution, would be abolished in this
country.

Lord J. RUSSELL said it would be desirable to hear the
opinion of the Speaker on the subject.
The SPEAKER said it was a clearly established rule of
Parliament that a resolution differed from a standing order,
and expired with the dissolution or prorogation of Parlia-
ment. The course now proposed was in strict conformity
with the statute passed last session.
Mr. A. SMITH then moved the resolution, by which
any person of the Jewish persuasion, on taking his seat, was
not required iu his declaration to use the wordg " on the
true faith of a Christian."
Mr. NEWDEGATE said that although his opinion, and
those of his friends who voted with him last session, was
unchanged, he would not oppose the resolution.
The resolution was then agreed to, and Baron Roths-
child, having been again conducted to the table, took the
oaths and his seat on the Opposition benches.
The debate was then resumed.

Lord J. RUSSELL said before the house came to a divi-
sion he wished very briefly to state his views upon the
question, and the reasons which induced him to give his
vote in support of the second reading of this bill. (Hear,
hear.) During the years the subject had been under
the cognizance of the house, he had until the present hour
refrained from giving any vote on the question, because he
had not fully considered the question, but having heard an
hon. member observe that it was the duty of every member
of the house to fully consider the question, he had done so,
and he had satisfied himself that there was no religious pro-
hibition to the marriage with a deceased wife's sister—
(hear, hear)—and he was further of opinion that there was
a clear distinction between relations in blood and relations
who become so by the marriage tie. (Hear, hear.) There
was a feeling in favour of the marriage with a deceased
wife's sister especially amongst the middle, classes, amongst
whom it was thought that there was no person so fit to tae
care of the motherless children as the beloved sister of the
deceased wife. In numerous cases, where the sister of the
deceased wife came to reside with the widower, a feeling of
intimacy soon sprung up, when it was observed she was
kind and affectionate to the children. (Hear, hear.) That
feeling soon grew into affection, and he thought it unjust
that those persons, not being blood relations—(hear, hear,
and cheers)—should be debarred from confirming their
affection by marriage. (Hoar, hear.) Where those parties
felt there was no scruple on religious grounds, their marring e
ought to be allowed, and such being his opininon
he should support the second reading of the bill. If a hill
such as that now under consideration passed he (Lord John
Russell) thought the subject would not be allowed to rest
at that point, and justly so, for it was but right that there
should be equal rights given to both sexes—(cheers)—equal
rights to all. (Cheers.)
Mr. WALTER opposed the bill. Ire denied there was
a feeling in favour of such marriages amongst the middle
classes. While they considered what they were about to
concede by the bill, he thought it was their duty to consider
what they were about to take away. Onthe ground:that;the
bill would not compensate theloss sustained by it, he should
vote ligainst it being further proceeded with.
Lord BURY having replied.
The hOnse'dividetl, when there appeared— -
For the second reading 135
Against it
Majority —6o
The bill was then read .a second time.
RAILWAY CAPITAL AND LOANS.
Mr. HENLEY moved for returns of the amount of capi-
tal and loan which each railway company has been autho-
rised to raise by acts passed previous to and in 1858 ; the
amount of share capital actually paid up on the 31st day of
Dec., 1858, separating the ordinary share capital which
does not receive, or is not entitled to receive, any preferen-
tial dividend or interest from that which bears a preferen-
tial dividend or rate of interest, stating the rate and amount
of dividend upon such ordinai7 share capital, as well as the
amount of each class of such preferential capital, with the
rate and amount of interest or dividend it is entitled to re-
ceive; the amount due on debentures, loan notes,-_or arty
r otheinterest bearihg securities on the 31st Dec., 1858 ; the
rates of interest payable thereon, and the sums to which
such rates of interest are applicable; distinguishing the
several sums raised by shares or on loan on which dividend
or interest was not paid out of revenue, and the amount of
Ouch dividend or interest, the total amount the com-
pany retained powers at the end of 1858 to raise,
either on existing shares, or by creating new shares, or by
loans; the amount expended in the construction of the
railway works, preliminary expenses, and.in rolling stock;
the length of line open for traffic on the 31st day of Dee.,
1858, distinguishing single and double portions; the length
of line in course of construction at the end of 1868 ; the
length of line the company is authorised to construct, but
which was not commenced on the 31st day of Dee., 1858;
and, consequently, the total length for which the company
has obtained powers : Of the amalgamation of railway com-
panies which has been effected, either by purchase, lease,
or otherwi: e, during 1858; stating the nature of such amal-
gamation, and the date on which it commenced, with the
act of Parliament under which it was effected And, from
each railway company, showing the length of each line, or
part of a line, or branch line, for which the powers granted
by Parliament for the compulsory purchase of the land re-
quired for their construction had been allowed to expire pre-
vious to the 31st day of Dec., 1858, without the exercise of
such powers ; and the capital appropriated by Parliament
' for the construction of such lines or branch line s.—Agreed to.
POSTAL COMMUNICATION WITH IRELAND.
Mr. 0. GORE moved for a copy of the contracts entered
into by the Government, for improving. the Postal and
Passenger Communication between England and Ireland,
via Holyhead.—Agreed to.
Thnhouse then adjourned.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

BETTING AT' MANCIIESTER.-TrESDAY.

Business to-day bore more of a cheering aspect than it
had for several days previous, the attendance at the rooms
being good, and many horses' names for different events in-
troduced. Actual transactions, hoWever, were not plenti-
ful, nor characterised by any ery heavy outlaying of money.
For the Liverpool Steeplechase Jealousy was firm at any
advance upon 11 to 1. The Brewer was friendless at 12 to
1. Weathercock would have been supported at 100 to 7.
Our quotations in other respects for this event are made up
froM offers. For the Chester Cup 100 to 6 was taken
several times about Drogheda, 1000 to 40 was taken about
Herne, and 500 to 15 about Polestar. The arrival of Gorse-
hill at Mr. John Scott's stable has not made him more
popular in the market than he was, less than 66 to 1 being
refused about him. Lord of the Manor was a little in de-
mand at 100 to 7 for the Two Thousand. In other respects
the following list of prices will suffice :
LINCOLN HANDICAP.
12 to las English Rose (taken)
LINCOLN STEEPLECHASE.
Bto 1 agst Escape (taken) •
LIVERPOOL STEEPLECHASE.
11 to 1 agst Jealousy (take 12 to 1)
12 to 1 agst The Brewer (offered)
100 to 8 agst Weathercock (take 100 to 7)
100 to 6 agst Little Charley (offered)
100 to 6 agst Jean du Quesne (offered)
100 to 6 agst Miss Harkaway (offered)
20. to 1 agst Ghika (offered)
25 to 1 agst Escape (offered)
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE STIKES. •
10 to 1 agst Little Agnes (take 12 to 1)
CHESTER CUP.
100 to 6 agst Drogheda (taken)
100 to 3 agst Polestar (taken)
25 to 1 agst Herne (taken)
45 to 1 agst Simpleton (taken)
50 to 1 agst Harraton (offered)
50 to 1 agst Raspberry (offered)
50 to 1 agst Wilton (offered)
66 to 1 agst Gorsehill (taken)
66 to 1 agst Broadbrim (offered)
100 to 1 agst Bevis (offered)
TWO THOUSAND OITINZAS:
4., 100 to , 7 agst Lord of the Manor (taken)

DERBY.
100 to 6 apt Electric (offered)
—.......

1 ,In the House of Commons on Friday evening
Viscount Bury will ask the Secretary of State for the Colo-
nies what steps have been taken by the Government respect-
ino• the lands lying to the eastwaid of New Columbia, over
of Dublin
which the Hudson's Bay Company now holds at:e:el:gi
right of trade, and what course the Government proposes to
adopt when the exclusive right of trade expires.
}ATAL ACCIDENT IN DUBLIN BAY.—Between
three and four o'clock on Monday four men, named Pat
pericZedn, we regret
M•Loughlin, Matilww Shannon,Shannon,
Shannon, proceeded in a small boat down the Bay
a thoe say,N7
ul were
for the purpose of boarding a vessel expected to
the up-tide. After passing the Poolbeg Lightarrive by
picked up by a tug
squall struck the boat which upset,
telilieultgw.
too itnheenbfiorsatt
andnam aboveocadrs.The two others
steamer coming up towards the river.
one of the men roscued was one of
crew, having a wooden leg. the the must helpless of the
men have not been yet found.—
bodies of the two drowned
AMERICAN " SPIRIT Freeman' 8 Journal.
Tra-
yeller has the following tALISM."—The Boston
gret to hear that a i mysterious statement :—" We re-
literary and scientific ent eina.i of this city, of distinguished
name, whose
attainments, one who bears a vene-
rated, and
important improvement genius and science have given an
ovement to the cities of the United States,
has been so fa
believe that far
bewildered in the mazeA of spiritualism as to
he is wrongly mated with an amiable and de-
voted wi •
fe, andhas found his spiritual affinity with another
been Young lady. As we have informed, the wife, though
one child,
s by the development, and having *
ha ld,
s assented to the request of her husband for a separation,
and he has gone to Indiana to procura a divorce, in order
that he may marry his new affinity, who we believe is, like
his wife, a lady of intelligence, amiability, and irreproach-
able in character,"