The Sun.
London, England, 1850-07-12 00:00:00

PRUSSIA AND DENMARK.

A telegraphic dispatch from Berlin of the 9th in-
stant in the Kolner Zeilung announces that the
official Staats Anzeiger of that. day contains
a copy of the protocol which accompanied
the Treaty of Peace between Prussia and Den-
mark as ratified by the two contracting Powers,
while the Treaty of Peace itself is published by the
Hamburgh papers of the sth inst. The same papers
publish a proclamation which the Stadtholders
have addressed to the inhabitants of Schleswig and
Holstein. In this document the. Stadtholders say—
" The treaty of the peace infers a recognition of
the rights of our country, while the protection of
those rights is left to us." The Stadtholders protest
that they will do their duty, and that any attempt at
invading the Duchies on the part of the Danes shall
be opposed to the last iu their power. The Com-
mander of the Schleswig-Holstein army has published
a proclamation, inviting the officers of the German
Federal Contingents to enter the Schleswig-Holstein
army as volunteers.

The carriage which is to be used at the coronation
of the Emperor ofG ad:gsntari,:,. says a letter from Vienna, was
made in the reign of Charles, for the marriage of his daughter,
Ae.RITTAhI3iaLI3BiTII
Maria Theresa. Since that it has been used for the
corona ion of the Emperors. The gilding alone cost 180,000
60flo:cooms.flo'rfihmte_paintings on the doors are by Rubens, and cost
ong the Bills
yesterday. printed was the Charitable Trusts as amended
in additional powers to
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the cotinty. Courts, is expected to,pass this session, the third.
yeu 9144 ultncilictiou iat9 the U9llO 9f 09=913g._
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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OF LORDS, July 11.
Their Lordships met at Five o'clock.
PETITIONS.

The Earl of FALMOUTH presented several petitions
against any alteration in the original Ten Hours Bill.
The Earl of LONSDALE presented several petitions
from miners and others against the Coal Mines Inspec-
tion Bill.
Lord BEAUMONT presented a petition in favour of
a Ten Hours Bill.
Lord BROUGHAM presented several petitions to the
same effect.
METROPOLITAN INTERMENTS BILL.
The Earl of CARLISLE brought up the report on
this Bill.
Lord REDESDALE would consent to the bringing
up of the report, and would reserve what he had to say
on Vie subject until the third reading.
The Duke of BE AUFORT presented a petition from
the inhabitants of Erith, praying that the cemetery
might not be established in that neighbourhood.
After a few words from the Earl of CARLISLE, the
report was received.
THE LORD CHANCELLOR.
Lord BROUGHAM had expresed his high satisfac-
tion at the putting of the Great Seal in Com-
mission. He understood that an end was to be
put to that arrangement, he still continued of opinion
that that arrangement was a good one ; but if any
arrangement was to be made by which that Commission
was to be terminated, and the Great Seal to be intrusted
to any individual, he knew no person more fit than one
of the most learned, able, and efficient lawyers in West-
minster Hall, and he begged to add that he did not know
a rn nas honourable or more honest man to whom it could
be intrusted than Chief Justice Wilde.
ENCUMBERED ESTATES.
The Earl of GLENGALL presented a petition from
an individual whose estate had been brought under the
jurisdiction of the Commissioners of Encumbered Es-
tates, complaining of the sale of his property to, pay off
the encumbrances. It was a disgraceful and scandalous
system to sell these estates in this manner, to pay off
encumbrances.
The Marquis of WESTMEATH said he held in his
hand a paper containing twenty-one columns, and twelve
of them were appropriated to confiscation, being adver-
tisements for the sales of encumbered estates. The
Government had brought upon their heads the im-
precations of the higher classes of Ireland for having
reduced them to a state of beggary and destitution. If
Ireland was reduced lower than she was this magnificent
country would go along with it. It was most unac-
countable that Englund should refuse to assist them.
The Bishop of OXFORD presented a petition from
the Church Union against the opening of the Post-office
on Sunday; also several petitions from the clergy of
various places against the appropriation of the educa-
tion grant.
The Marquis of BREADALBANE presented several
petitions against a Post-office Sunday delivery.
BENEFICES IN PLURALITY BILL.
The Earl of POWIS, in the absence of his Noble
Friend (Lord Lyttelton), moved the third reading of the
Benefices in Plurality Bill.
The Earl of ELLENBOROUGH said he entertained
considerable objection to the Bill. Ho believed it would
leave to clergymen nothing more than a bare compe•
tence; and the effect of that would be to bring into the
Church an inferior class of persons, just as such persons
were at present introduced into the Church of Ireland.
The Archbishop of CANTERBURY defended the
Bill, the principle of which was, that wherever the in-
come of a clergyman was sufficient to support him, the
parishioners were entitled to have the benefit of his ser-
vices. The measure would, he thought, be productive of
much good by enabling them ultimately to increase the
incomes of the holders of small benefices.
After a few words from Lord REDESDALE,
The Earl of POWIS said the Bill proceeded on the
very fair and intelligible principle that no two livings
which were not contiguous should be held by the same
person.
The Bill was then read a third time and passed, with
some verbal amendments.
On the motion of the Marquis of LANSDOWNE the
Elections (Ireland) Bill passed through Committee.
INSPECTION OF COAL MINES BILL.
The Earl of CARLISLE then rose to move the order
of the day for the House resolving itself into a Commit-
tee upon the Inspection of Coal Mines Bill. In doing
so be said be thought it was hardly necessary for him
to do more than remind their Lordships of the appalling
accidents which had taken place from time to time for
many years past, attended as they were with so many
consequences of penury, misery, and ruin, in the coal-
mines of the country. In 1835 a report had been made
to Parliament on that subject, by which it appeared that
for the twenty-fiveyears previous no less than 2,015 per-
sons bad perished from explosions in collieries. In the
year 1845, the number of victims had been 100;
in 1846, 35 had been sacrificed ; in 1847,
seventy-three persons had lost their lives in a similar
manner; and in 1849, no less than seventy-five had
perished from the same cause. But even these reports
did not convey an adequate idea of the mischief done
in this way. There were many persona not mentioned
in these reports who were maimed for life, and many who
died in a few years afterwards from the result of those
lamentable accidents. He thought those were,
sufficient reasons for some judicious and moral interfer-
ence on the part of the Legislature on that subject. And
the attention of the Legislature and the Government
had not been withheld from the question; but they had,
for a long series of years, instituted inquiries into the
matter, and made various suggestions on the point. In
1835 a Committee of the House of Commons bad sat to

investigate that subject, and had endeavoured to explain
the nature and extent of those explosions. In 1843 va-
rious individuals had formed themselves into a committee
on this question, which had endeavoured to impress on
the public mind the necessity of making further ar-
rangements to try and put a stop to the evil. Several
distressing explosions had taken place in 1844 and 1845,
and a report on the subject had then bean laid on the
table of the House. Sir H. de la Beebe and Dr. Lyon
Play fair had made a comprehensive report on the same
question in 1846. They had stated that the evil prin-
cipally arose from a want of proper inspection, and a
vicious system of ventilation in mines. In 1847 another
report had been made in consequence of a fearful
explosion which had taken place in the neigh-
bourhood of Bath (as the Noble Earl was
understood). Now, all the reports made in this matter
concurred in the view of the Government, and recom-
mended that inspectors should be empowered to con-
stitute an investigation, and hold communication with
proprietors, with a view to carry out.essential improve-
ments for the management of collieries in the best pos-
sible manner. In addition to all the other information
which they had on the subject in the way of reports,
there bad been two from Messrs. Blackwell and Phillips,
who had been appointed by the Secretary of State to
investigate- that matter. In Professor Phillips's report
it bad been said that immediate measures ought to be
taken to examine into and obviate, if possible, the sources
of danger in every colliery; that Commissioners should
have the power of examining the various mines, or
deputing others to do so. The measure they proposed
was, that authorised persons should be appointed, not
to interfere with the management, but to look into and
examine and report upon the condition of these mines,
and see that proper designs should be furnished
for the working of the mines, in order that all those
engaged in the collieries should know what they were
about. The Bill which they had laid upon the table of
the House proposed nothing more than what had been
recommended in all the various reports. What the in-
spectors were to do was to point out what was defective
or dangerous in the mines, and if not remedied they
were to report the same to the Government. A map of
the various mines was also required to be furnished.
But the Bill proposed to inflict no expense whatever up-
on the owners of mines; neitter did they attempt to im-
pose any restrictions nor dictation with respect to the
management. They only asked for the right of inspec-
tion, and the production of papers, maps, and plans,
showing the position and locality of the mines. There
might be cases where the working was carried on in a
dangerous manner. In such it was to be hoped the Go-
vernment would be allowed to interfere by having the
power of inspection, and the right to ask for the maps
and plans alluded to. In conclusion, ho would only ex-
press a hope that their Lordships would not oppose that
endeavour to provide for the welfare, comfort, and safety
of so many. of their poor fellow-countrymen.—(Hear.)
The Earl of LONSDALE (who was very indistinctly
heard) was understood to say that he could not see how
the interference of Government in that matter could have
the effect of preventing those melancholy accidents. They
might take what powers of inspection they pleased, and
what measures they could devise to prevent them, and
yet accidents of that kind would occur. Could the Bill
of the Government prevent those accumulations of gas
which sometimes took place? He should say not. The
Noble Earl here referred to, and read extracts from, one
or two of the reports presented on the subject. In Bel-
gium, where a system of Government inspection pre-
vailed, the number of deaths from explosions from 1844
ts 1848 had been 580. In the district of Newcastle for
six years. according to the returns, the number of deaths
(as the Noble Earl was understood) was 562. Some time
ago certain parties were called upon to make a recom-
mendation with respect to the means to be adopted
where there was an accumulation of foul air; and what
they had suggested was the formation of linen pipes.
One professor in his report had stated that he found
no colliery well ventilated, and that all were in a bad
state; while another had asserted that the cases in which
bad ventilation existed were exceptional ones. It would
be said hereafter that they had admitted the principle of
the present Bill, and if the power it sought for was con-
ceded, it might be contended that more power was ne-
cessary to carry it out.—(Hear, hear.) To show that
the agitation which had existed in some parts of the
north of England on this question bad not extended to
Wales, where collieries were extensively worked, he had
to remind their Lordships that he had that day . pre-
sented a petition from persons engaged in the collieries of
Wales praying that they might not be subjected to any
interference of the kind proposed. It was the interest
of the coal owners to have their pits well ventilated, and
precautiononthem by
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move that it be committed that day three months.
a Bill of this important nature should be introduced at
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LONDONDERRYsi
much less to the numerous amendments which the Noble
Earl opposite proposed to make in it. What they had
to consider was, whether the Bill would remedy the
evils complained of. In the first place he had to remark
that though Many new collieries had beenopened of late
years, the number of .resid.ents.,laa..,by
no means in-
creised in proportion to the number of persons em- ,

ploed. It was proposed to give to the Secretary of
State a power of appointing an inspector of mines,
who should examine them and make his report to the
Secretary of [State. He wished to know what course
the Secretary of State would pursue in cases in which
a difference of opinion existed between the inspectors
and the managers of coal mines. It was only fair, if
Government took upon them the duty of inspecting
and providing for the security of coal mines, that they
should bear the expenses of any loss arising from acci-
dents in those mines. He strongly objected to the
powers proposed to be given to the inspector, more
especially to that power which would authorise his call-
jog for maps and documents connected with the col-
lieries, and, if he thought fit, publishing the m in his re-
port. He also objected to malting the coal mines liable
for the expenses of the inspection. It was highly objec-
tionable to create an impression in the minds of the por-
sons employed in collieries that the proprietors were nut
so anxious as they ought to be to adopt all precautions
necessary for the safety of the persons so employed. Ile
much doubted whether any good had arisen from the
agitation of this question. It would be impossible fur
the Secretary of State to appoint any person as an in-
spector who could know as much of the state and work-
ing of the collieries as the managers of the collier:es.
Objecting strongly to the power proposed to be given to
the inspector of calling for documents he hoped some
limisatton would be made in that respect. Ile trusted
the Noble Earl would postpone the further consideration
of the Bill.

Lord WHARNCLIFFE said the objections to the
Bill were founded entirely on misconception, and ho be-
lieved the northern and midland districts to be quite
friendly to the measure.
The Bill then passed through Committee with amend-
ment, which were ordered to be reprinted.
On the motion of the Earl of CHICHESTER, the
Larceny Summary Jurisdiction Bill passed through
Committee.

O❑ tho motion of Earl GRANVILLE, the Sheep and
Cattlo Contagious Disorders Prevention Continuance Bill
was read a second time.

On the motion of Lord LANGDALE, the Court of
Chancery Bill passed through Committee.
Thoir Lordships then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS, July 11.

(Continued from our Afternoon Edition of Yesterday.)

CONVICT PRISONS BILL.

Sir G. GREY moved the third reading of the Convict
Prisons Bill.
Lord MAHON said that no opposition had hitherto
been made to this Bill, and he believed none was in-
tended, but he could not allow the Bill to pass iti last
stage without expressing the happiness he felt that the
°pillions he had always held with respect to the
treatment of • convicts had been responded to,
by so great an authority as the present Earl Grey. He
could not, however, but express his regret at the course
that had formerly been pursued by that Noble Earl with
reference to transportation; he alluded to the forcing of
convicts upon reluctant colonies. The Noble Lord in
adopting that course had damaged greatly the system of
transportation.
Sir G. GREY expressed his opinion that the present
measure was of a kind which, while it maintained the
punishment of transportation, would ultimately contri-
bute to the prosperity of the colonies to which convicts
were sent.

After a few words from Sir J. PABINGTON,
Mr. SLANEY expressed his conviction that the sub-
ject of prison discipline was regarded with more san-
guine expectation than could be justified by the circum-
stances. In his opinion measures for the prevention of
crime were much needed, and he hoped to see one brought
forward in the course of next session.

Mr. HENLEY expressed his general approbation of
the present Bill; but he objected to one of the clauses
towards the end of tho Bill, which concentrated the
powers of the governors of Parkhurst, Pentonville, and
Millbank in one individual.

After a few words of explanation from Sir G. GREY,
The Bill was read a third time and passed.
POOR RELIEF BILL.
On the motion that the House resolve itself into a
Committee on this Bill,
Sir H. WILLOUGHBY objected to that part of the
Bill which gives power to the guardians of any union or
parish to raise out of the poor-rates funds for the pur-
chase of burial-grounds. He did not object to the ari-
-1 largement of any existing burial-grounds out of the rates,
but simply to the creating of particular burial-grounds to
be used specially fur the burying of paupers, which, in
his opinion, would be distasteful to the feelings of the
poor.
Sir JOHN PAKINGTON took that occasion to ex-
press his earnest hope that this was the last of those an-
nual poor•law Bills, because he was convinced that the
present practice of introducing such Bills for the pur-
pose of amending the poor-law had the effect of render-
ing the law on that subject extremely complicated.
Sir GEORGE PECHELL also expressed his dissa-
tisfaction with the present complicated system of poor-
laws, which those annual Bills only tended to aggravate.
Mr. SLANEY likewise expressed his wish to see an
early consolidation of the poor-laws.
Mr. BAINES said it was his intention to ask for leave
to bring in a Bill to improve and consolidate the law of
settlement; and with respect to the present Bill, one
consideration operating on his mind in asking the House
to pass it, was the circumstance of the Committee of the
House of Lords now sitting to inquire into the opera-
tion of the law relating to parochial assessments, and
which Committee had not yet made their report. The
necessity for every clause which he bad
introduced into this Bill had been impressed upon
his mind by circumstances which had arisen, and for
which the law in its present state afforded no adequate
remedy.—(Hear, hear.) He hoped the House would
permit the Bill to go into Committee; and, if so, be
would then be prepared to make a statement which
would disarm much of the opposition manifested towards
it, especially that of the Hon. Member opposite (Sir II
Willoughby).
The House then went into Committee on the Bill.

Mr. MILES expressed a hope that when the lion.
Member (Mr. Bailie:o brought forward his Bill next
session with respect to the law of settlement, he would
bestow his consideration on the neees,ity of reconstruct-
ing the urban as well as the rural unions.
Clause I was then agreed to; but clause 2 was with-
drawn.

Clause 3 was agreed to, with an amendment that the
parish childre❑ between the ages of ten and sixteen, in-
tended to be sent out under it to the colonies, should,
previous to their emigration, have given their consent to
such emigratio❑ before two magistrates.
The other clauses of the Bill were then agreed to with
some verbal amendments.

Three Lew clauses were proposed and agreed to.
On the motion of Mr. BAINES,
The CHAIRMAN reported progress, and the House
adjourned at four to five o'clock.

The House resumed at Five o'clock.
PETITIONS.
Sir H. VIVIAN presented a petition from a place in
Cornwall against certain clauses in the Savings Banks
Bill.

Sir W. JOLLIFFE presented a petition from a place
in Surrey against certain clauses in the Highway Bill.
Several petitions were presented against Sunday
labour in the Post-office.

Mr. DISRAELI presented a petition from the clergy
i❑ the diocese of Oxford, praying for a better court of
appeal in ecclesiastical cases.

Mr. HUME presented a petition from Paisley praying
that no restriction might be put on the increase of beer
shops.

KENSINGTON-GARDENS.
Mr. B. COCHRANE gave notice that to-morrow ho
would ask the Government whether they would support
an address to her Majesty, praying that she might allow
a part of Kensington-gardens to be set aside fur eques-
trian exercise.