The Sun.
London, England, 1850-04-09 00:00:00

LONDON,

TUESDAY EVININ'G,

Mr. Barber's result., which were communicated in
my last letter, are not comparable with theme of M.
BDrntne, and, for this remon, any apparent difference
between them is not to be attributed to error of cal-
culation. M:. Barber, for want of leisure to cern-
puto the perturbation for the period anterior to
1556 was obliged to assume at starting, that the
comet was moving in that year in an elliptic orbit,
having its major-axis corresponding to the interval
between 1264 and 1556, or 291.75 years ; but it ap-.
pears from M. Bamme's investigation, that the true
period of the comet in the latter year was no less than
308.17 years, giving an increase on the length of the
axis used by Mr. Barber equal to 3+ times the
earth's mean distance from the sun, a quantity suffi-
cient to produce a very considerable alteration in the
computed distances of the cornet from the disturb-
ing planets, and consequently in the determina-
tion of their attractive powers at different times.
I think there are not many individuals who
would have had courage to attack the doubtful and
labourious problem which M. Bomme has so com-
pletely solved, and it is only right that he should
receive his due share of praise, if the comet return at
the time he has predicted.—l remain, Sir, your most
obedient servant,
April 2.

J. R. lIIND.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF COMMONS, April 8.
The SPEAKEtt took the Chair at Four o'clock.
NEW MEMBER.

Lord SEYMOUR, the new Member for Totnes, took
the oaths and his sent. The Noble Lord was introduced
by Lord Marcus Hill and Mr. Fox Mauler.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT.
The report upon the Kew and Petersham Vicarage
Bill was considered and agreed to.

SECOND READING.
The Leicester and Hitchen Railway Bill was read a
second time, and ordered to be committed.
PETITIONS.

Mr. MUNTZ presented a petition from the Mayor and
Corporation of Birmingham against a Bill introduced
respecting Sanitary improvements in that borough.
.Mr. DUNCAN presented petitions from Scotland
against the Marriage Bill, the church-rates, and Sunday
labour in the Post•oiiice.

Mr. WILLCOX presented a petition from surgeons at
Southampton, praying that an inquiry might be insti-
tuted into the condition of assistant-surgeons in the
navy.

Mr. LUSIIINGTON presented a petition from Derby
against compulsory aid to the Established Church in the
colonies.

Sir W. VERNER presented several petitions against
the excise duty on paper and the newspaper duty.
Mr. FULLER presented a petition in favour of ex•
tending the County Courts Bill.
Captain BERKELEY presented a petition from tailors
in Gloucester praying for an inquiry into the "sweating
system."
Mr. W. J. FOX presented a petition from the editors,
reporters, compositors, and others employed on The Sun
newspaper, in favour of his Bill for secular education.
The Hon. Gentleman also presented several other peti-
tions from different parts of the country to the same effect.
Mr. HENRY presented a petition from Manchester
also to the same effect.
Mr. MUNTZ presented petitions from places in Lan-
cashire against church-rates and in favour of a Ten
Hours' Bill.

Mr. MACKINNON presented a petition, numtriusly
signed, from the metropolis against intramural inter-
ment.

Mr. BAILLIE presontel a petition against the attor-
neys' certificate duty.
Sir W. SOMERVILLE presented a retition from a
place in Ireland against the Irish Fisheries Bill.
Mr. C. LEWIS presented a petition in favour of an
extension of the County Courts Act.
Lord CASTLEREAGH presented a petition from the
county of Down against the Tenant-Farmers Bill.
A,lr. HUME presented a petition from attorneys reiid-
ing in LiGeoln against the attorneys' certificate duty;
also a petition from Glastonbury, in Somersetshire,
against taxes on the diffusion of knowledge,
Mr. MOODY presented a petition trom a place in
Somersetshire against the Secular Education

Mr. BRIG Iff presented a petition from Glasgow
against capital punishment; also a petition from Mar-
gate praying that the penny pubtage might be extended to
letters crossing the ocean; and a petition from Barnsley
and another place against the application of public money
for the Established Church.

Mr. COBDI?,N presented a petition from Liverpool
against this country purchasing Danish forts on the
coast of Africa.

Mr. LABOUCHERE presented a petition from An-
trim against the Marriage Bill.
Mr. M. GIBSON presented a petition from a place in
Lancashire to the same effect.
RE-APPEARANCE OF MR. DISRAELI.

Shortly before half-past four o'clock Mr. Disraeli
entered the House, and took his seat in his
usual place .on .Ali Opposition -benaboi. The
Honourable Member looked exceedingly well, con-
sidering his late severe indisposition, and several
Members in his immediate vicinity gave him a cordial
shake by the hand. The Hon. Under-Secretary for the
Colonies (Mr Hawes) crossed the House to congratulate
the Hon. Member for Buckinghamshire on his recovery.