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said parish, provided that such perambulations do not
arise more than once in every three years."—Agreed to.
Mr. BROCKLEIIURST moved the insertion of a
clause to the effect that persons of good character,
above sixty years of age. applying for relief, should not
be compelled to go into the workhouse, but should have
out-door relief granted to them.
Sir JAMES GRAHAM opposed the clause as un-
necessary. By the law, as it stood at present, the
guardians had full discretionary power to grant relief
in such cases.

Mr. TATTEN EGERTON hoped that henceforth it
would be clearly understood, that guardians had dis-
cretionary power in such cases to grant out-door relief.
In the North of England the general opinion among
the guardians was that they had no such power.
Colonel ROLLESTON recommended the Hon. Member
to withdraw the clause, as it imposed greater restric-
tions on the boards of guardians than they were under
at present.
Colonel WOOD assured the Hon. Member, that in
the South of England, the guardians generally exercised
that discretionary power. Every magistrate in that
part of the country was aware that he could make an
order for out-door relief for persons above sixty years
of age.
Mr. BROCKLEHURST, on the distinct understand-
ing that the same system should be pursued in the
North of England, would withdraw the clause.
The clause was accordingly withdrawn.
Mr. DARBY, in the absence of Mr. Alderman
Thompson, proposed the clause of which that Hon.
Gentleman had given notice, empowering the Poor-law
Commissioner•, or the Secretary of State for the Home
Department, to detach parishes from one union, and
annex them to another.

Sir J. GRAHAM said he disclaimed, as Secretary of
State, all discretionary power, and preferred its being
vested in the Poor-law Commissioners, who were the
best judges, and who would be held responsible for their
acts. He would put a clause into the hands of the
Chairman—an amended clause—conveying the purport
of that proposed. The Right Hon. Gentleman then
proposed the amended clause.
Mr. CHRISTOPHER opposed the clause.

Mr. S. WORTLEY supported it.
Sir J. GRAHAM explained the effect of the clause,
which, he laid, would remove the restraints from the
discretion of the Commissioners with respect to the dis-
solution of unions, which at present required the assent
of two-thirds of the guardians. The relative rights of
parishes would remain the same as under the exist-
ing law.
Mr. BANKES opposed the clause, and urged the im-
propriety of discussing such important provisions at so
late an hour of the night. In his opinion, the clause did
not go far enough.
Sir J. GRAHAM said he could assure the House he
had not brought up the clause until after the most
mature and anxious consideration of the evil it was in-
tended to remedy. There certainly had been an original
imperfection in the working of the Bill, arising from in-
experience, and this was the cause of the too large
extent of some of the unions. The remedy, however,
must be applied with discretion and care, and he hoped
the present clause would prove a gradual, but adequate
remedy for the evil complained of.—The clause was then
agreed to.
The preamble of the Bill was then agreed to amidst
loud cheers, several Hon. Members congratulatinc, Sir
James Graham on the excellent temper and considerate
feeling he had shown throughout the whole proceedings
in Committee.

DUCHY OF CORNWALL BILL.
This Bill was considered in Committee, and the report
was ordered to be brought up on Monday next.
The Canal Companies Bill was withdrawn by Mr.
GLADSTONE, who announced his intention of bring-
fag in another Bill upon the subject in the early part of
next session.

The report of the Joint-Stock Companies at Law
and in Equity Bill was brought up and agreed to.

RAILWAY BILL.
Mr. GLADSTONE postponed the Committee on this
Bill till Monday next, at one o'clock.

CUSTOMS ACTS BILL.

On the motion that the House resolve itself into a
Committee on the Customs Acts Bill,
Mr. GLADSTONE moved the following resolution:
—" That it is expedient to reduce, under certain circum-
stances, the duties payable on books and engravings."
Mr. T. DUNCOMBE wished to know from the Right
Hon. Gentleman, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whe-
ther there was any objection to the printing of the evi-
dence taken before the Customs Frauds Committee.

The CHANCELLOR ofihe EXCEIE4UER said the
only objection was, that the evidence cast certain impu-
tations on particular individuals.

Mr. DUNCOMBE said there were some persons who
did not object to having their names published.
The Bill then passed through Committee.
The District Courts and Prisons Bill was read a third
time.

The Lecturers and Parish Clerks' Bill passed through
Committee, and the report was received.
The Western Australia Bill was read a third time and
passed.
The Farm Buildings Bill was read a third time, and
passed.
The Party Processions (Ireland) Bill was read a third
time, and passed.
The Loan Societies Bill was read a third time, and
passed.
The other orders of the day were then disposed of,
and the House adjourned at a Qaarter befoie Two.

ORLANDO AND THE DERBY
SWEEPS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—Having been designated " one of the Bishes of the
world," in Derby and. St. Leger sweeps, and having, much
practical experience, may Ibe allowed to state my opinion,
through your valuable journal, relative to the claims on the
prizes in the various sweeps on the late Derby race, at Ep-
som. Having observed in the Era of Sunday last, that a
Mr. Jenson, of the Fir Tree, Church-lane, Whitechapel, bad
waited on Mr. Norton, the sitting Magistrate, at Lambeth-
street, for his advice, in consequence of the holder of Running
Rein claiming the first prize in his sweeps, and having like-
wise stated that several other licensed victuallers were in the
same situation, I would recommend to Mr. Jenson, and all
others so situated, to be determined, and pay the prizes to
the real winners of the Derby—Orlando Ist, lonian 2d, Bay
Momus 3d. I have had no trouble with my sweeps, and have
paid upwards of 4,0001. in prizes. I received, from two par-
ties in London, letters claiming for Running Rein, but took
no notice of them. I ask, what claim had the drawer of
Running Rein to either the first prize, or even to a draw
back ? That horse never appeared on the course ; he never
started for the race ; he never was disqualified for the race—
in fact, he had no more claim than any other horse that was
entered and paid forfeit. Therefore, even admitting, that
by the rules of the club, that the horse that came in first,
and so placed by the judge, was entitled to the prize, the
horse called Running Rein has no claim. The judge placed
Orlando first for the Derby race, because he was judging the
Derby horses; and the horse, supposed to be Running Rein,
had no more to do with the race than any horse that was
ridden to clear the course. I am borne out in these assertions
by the proceedings on the trial, where the question was, "Is
this. Running Rein, or is it not ?" It was proved not to be
Running Rein, but a colt by Gladiator, and four years old,
instead of being three years old, and by the Saddler, out of
Mab. The case of Leander is somewhat different; I believe
he would have been proved to be four years old, if he had
won : but we know of no other Leander, and therefore it
would have been a question with him of disqualification
through age. But the alleged Running Rein was not the
horse at all. I hope this explanation may meet the
eyes of the parties interested ; and I am sure, if they
are not wrapt up in selfishness, they will honestly con-
fess that they have taken a wrong view of the case, and
will admit with me, that they have no claim to the prize.
With my best wishes for the honour and uprightnesss of the
turf, I am yours, very respectfully, JAMES BAKE.
Post-office Hotel, Manchester.

THE LATE FIRE IN WHITE-
CHAPEL.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

sts,-Being one amongst hundreds of those unfortunate
depositors with Mr. Fryatt, the pawnbroker, I am quite at
a loss to know how, and in which way, the property not de-
stroyed is to be disposed of.
On Friday evening, the sth ult., the fire took place, and
hitherto no notice is given how the public are situated.
Hundreds of poor creatures, who have pledged the property
intrusted to them by their employers, are out of employment;
and too many haVe suffered by pledging their tools To
enumerate the great sufferings of the poor in this neighbour-
hood would be impossible. The shop presents at this mo-
ment an awful spectacle ; hundreds of sufferers are seen lurk-
ing about the place, the shutters are closed, the first, second,
and third floor windows are open, and the articles pledged
are hung up in sight of the owners. Although the upper
part of the premises, where the fire commenced, and where
the small parcels are kept, is only destroyed, still no notice
is given to the public whether they shall receive such pro-
perty not damaged, and, if it is at all to be had, when ?
Surely the pawnbroker cannot detain all and every article
in his possession, damaged or not damaged?
By giving publicity to the above in your valuable journal,
it may be the means of appeasing the minds of thousands
who have suffered by this calamity, and you will greatly
oblige your very indigent servant,
A GREAT SUFFERER.
48, Whitechapel, July 17, 1844. •

Some curiously large strawberries were last week
shown in Ludlow, grown by Mr. Richard Hance; they were
of the Elton sort, some measuring upwards of six inches in
circumference, and of the extraordinary weight of one ounce
three pennyweights five grains, a few of which was trans-
mitted to a distance by post.—Ten Towns Messenger.
THE BATHING SEASON.—REMEDIES TO BE APPLIED
IN CASES OF DROWNING, &c.—The bathing season being
now in its height, the Royal Humane Society have caused
to be printed and circulated a small circular, containing the
methods of treatment to be observed in recovery of persons
apparently drowned after they are taken out of the water.
The following remedies for adoption will be found of the
greatest importance :—" Send quickly for medical assistance ;
lose no time, avoid all rough usage, never hold the body up
by the feet nor roll it or casks ; do not inject tobacco smoke
or infusion of tobacco, nor rub the body with salt or spirits."
The foregoing are cautions, the following are the reme-
dies:—" Convey the body carefully, with the head and
shoulders supported in a raised position, to the nearest
house ; 'strip the body and rub it dry, then wrap it in hot
blankets, and place it in a warm bed in a lower chamber;
wipe and cleanse the mouth and nostrils. In order to re-
store the natural warmth of the body move a heated covered
warming-pan over the back and spine ; put bladders or
bottles of hot water or heated bricks to the pit of the
stomach, the arm pits, between the thighs, and to the soles
of the feet ; foment the body with hot flannels, but, if possible,
immerse it in a warm bath, as hot as the hand can bear
without pain, as this is preferable to the other means for
restoring warmth ; rub the body briskly with the hands, but
do not, however, suspend the use of the other means at the
same time ; apply sal volatile or hartshorn to the nostrils. On
restoration to life, if the power of swallowing be returned,
small quantities of warm wine or weak brandy and water
may be given. The patient should be kept in bed, and a dis •
position to sleep encouraged. Great care is requisite to main-
tain the restored and at the same time to prevent undue ex-
citement. The treatment recommended by the Society is to
be persevered in for three or four hours, as it is an erroneous
opinion that persons are irrecoverable becan9e animation does
not soon make its appearance."