The Sun.
London, England, 1850-07-26 00:00:00

LONDON,

Hns of thousands of his countrymen rasher than re-
`use the bland request of some brother Peer.

Let us for a moment consider the nature of the
objections that were put forward, which were of so
tringent a nature as to enforce immediate obedience.
)ne Noble Lard complained that " the 8.11
lad lain on the table for a week or ten
lays without a single step being made in its pro-
gress ;" another that " the notice for the second
reading was too short," with a hope that "the Noble
Earl would consider the propriety of fixing a later
day for the second reading ;" while a third, who
described himself as "a sincere friend to the object of
-he Bill," recommended his Noble Friend "to take
no further step with regard to it during
the present year." The general complaint, how-
aver, and the only one worthy of notice, was, " of
the late period of the session it was in-
troduced into their House, and. the consequent
irnposeibility of bestowing on it that full, free, and
impartial discussion which its importance demanded."
Something was also said respecting " the absence of
Noble Lords who intended to oppose the Bill."
Now, with respect to the time of introduction to the
House, it is well known that measures of the deepest
sad most vital, as well as those of very trivial, impor-
tance have been brought forward at even a later
eeriod of the session, and that they have still been
carried through successfully and passed
into law. The hurried manner in which
Bills are disposed of in the Upper Reuse
luring the month previous to the prorogation has
been justly complained of; but the evil is common to
the great majority of Bills introduced in the repre-
sentative branch of the Legislature, and, if invariably
sllowed, a practical check would be interposed to all
.egislation. We should gladly see a fitting remedy
afforded for this unquestionable evil, but we earnestly
protest against its being considered sufficient to
warrant the withdrawal of the Bill during
the present year. We venture to say that
many measures which have not yet been read a second
time in the Lords, even some which have not yet
come up from the Commons, will still be carried
through the House and receive the Royal assent be-
tore the close of the session. Why, then, should the
Marriages Bill have been so rigidly dealt with ? To
which side was the delay now complained of
attributable ? Was it not the procrastinating and
vexatious course adopted by its opponents, who
desired to keep the consciences of their fellow-men
trammelled and bound, and to prevent all who
thought differently from themselves from exercising
the most sacred privilege that belongs to a freeman ?
Never had any intended measure been more closely
canvassed, more calmly and deliberately resolved
upon. The Royal Commission, "to inquire into the
state and operation of the law of marriage as relating
to the prohibited degrees of affinity, and to marriages
celebrated abroad and in the colonies," had been ap-
pointed in the month of June, 1847, in consequence
of an address to the Crown by the House of Com-
mons. It sat during 1847 and 1843, and in the
latter year presented the lucid and admirable report,
that must convince the mind of every unprejudiced
person, of ordinary common sense, of the injustice
and impolicy of the existing restrictions. In February,
1849, a Bill was brought forward founded on that
report, the principle of which was affirmed, on the
second reading, by a majority of 34. Its various de-
tails were carried by decisive majorities in CoMmittee ;
but unfortunately, owing to various postponements
obtained by its opponents, it was withdrawn a few days
before the prorogation, when it stood for a third
reading. It was again introduced in the first week
of the present session, and it cannot be forgotten
that on one occasion repeated adjournments were
moved by its opponents, which led to a delay of an
entire month ; and this unfair proceeding on the
part of its opponents is actually made the ground of
another delay for an entire year. We must implore
the friends of the measure not to remain passive or
inactive under their injury. Let them agitate boldly,
energetically, and unceasingly, and be well assured
that they will ultimately succeed to the extent of
their most sanguine hopes and anticipations. Magna
est veritas et preevalebit.

VACANCY FOR LAMBETH.

RESIGNATION OF MR. C. PEARSON.

Mr. Charles Pearson resigned bis seat for Lam-
beth this morning, and we understand that a portion
of the Liberal electors have determined to invite
Mr. W. Williams, the late Member for Coventry, to
become a candidate. Another large and influential
body of the electors have set on foot a requisition to
Mr. Alderman Salomons, who will, without doubt,
answer to the call.

ROLLS COURT.-(THIS DAY.)
(Before Lord LANGDALE.) ,
CREAK V. IRVINE.

The arguments in this case, which have already occu
pied the Court two days, were resumed again this morn-
ing by Mr. Campbell.
The facts of the case were wholly uninteresting, and
the only question involved in it bad reference to the
right of the plaintiff to certain leases of property situated
in Bermondsey, which were held by the defendant as
security for money advanced to the plaintiff.
The case was likely to occupy the Court the whole
day.

MARLBRO'-STREET.-(THIS DAY.)
ASSAULT.—Patrick Keene was placed before Mr.
Hardwick, charged with assaulting Paul de la Rose.
Complainant, whose face was much bruised, stated.
that about ten o'clock last night he was proceeding
down Ryder's-court, Leicester-square, when some boys
who were passing commenced hooting at and abusing
him. He caught hold of one of the boys, and was re-
monstrating with him on his conduct, when the pri-
soner came up, and, without uttering a word, struck
complainant a blow in the face and knocked him down.
His nose bled profusely and both his eyes were black-
ened. The prisoner was proceeding to use further
violence, when a constable came up and took him into
custody.
The prisoner, who did not deny the charge, was fined
20s, and in default committed for fourteen days.

TUE LATE STEAM-BOAT EXPLOSION AT DEVON-
POI:T.—Mr. David Mitchell, the engineer and part owner of
the Queen steamer, blown up here some time since, died on
Wedne,day last, having been suffering severely ever since
the accident.

THE HARVEST IN FRANCE.—We learn that in
France the rye is being cut, in several districts, and that se-
veral samples had already been exhibited on the Paris
market. The quality is stated to be good. In the neigh-
bourhood of Paris the wheat, oats, and barley, are reported
to be in the best possible condition.

PATENT GLASS SILVERING.—This patent, which
was taken out in the names of Messrs. Varnish and Mr.
Hale Thomson but a few months silce, is making great ath
vances. We learn from Professor Donaldson that " its ex-
pense of working has been reduced within such limits as give
every prospect of its adaptation to a multitude of useful and
ornamental purposes." Those to which it has already been
applied are highly creditable to all concerned, and these united
efforts being brought together under one roof at 48, Ber-
ner's-street, are now courteously exhibited to all interested.
It is a rare power to obtain gorgeousness without a sacrifice
of taste, bat here it has been effected, and effected with an
amount of success inappreciable by any but those who have
witnessed the display under notice. Great expectations are
raised in regard to the application of this discovery to look •
ing -glasses, and, from the warm tone obtainable by its means,
a more faithful reflection of natural objects is arrived at than
by the cold hues of ' the ordinary silvering. Tue mirrors
made in perfect spheres have a glorious effect when placed in
the centre of a handsome room.
LIGHTS AND SHADES OF MILITARY LIFE. EDITED
BY LIEUT.-GENERAL SIR CHARLES NAPIER., G.C.8.. &c.,
1 Vol.—Perhaps there is not any class of publications pos-
sessing a deeper or more varied interest than those which
record the experience, perils, and vicissitudes of a soldier's
life. To this class has been added a work which is one pre-
ferring peculiar claims to the notice of all who read either
for amusement or information. IVe allude to " Lights and
Shades of Military Life," ill which, to say nothing of the
pathetic narratives, piquant anecdotes, and personal adven-
tures with which the work abounds, the comments of the
editor, General Sir Charles Napier, sometimes profound,
Sunday; dcale
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sometimes playful, and always original, will be found fraught
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THE LATE FIGHT.—DEATH OF GRIFFITHS.—The
vanquished combatant in the pugilistic contest of Tuesday
last, die I at a few minutes after nine the same evening, at
Frimley. From the period of his last fall he scarcely rallied,
and expired soon after being bled by a medical gentleman,
who had been sent for to attend him. Gill, his seconds, and
backers, are of course, " out of the way," awaiting the result
of the coroner's inquest.