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Mr. PACKINGTON dreilleasnr 11; the
House to the religious state of the colony, an read an
extract from a statement of a Mr. Latrobe, the presi-
dent, which stated that the greatest irreligion prevailed
amongst the population of the colony—that they were
like hpatheni. The Hon. Gentleman read other state-
ments, one from the bishop, N% hich went to show that
there was a great deficiency of churches, and that con-
s,quently no proper provision was made for the religious
instruction of the inhabitants. Ho would, therefore,
press upon her Majesty's Government the necessity of
turning their attention to the subject, but more par-
ticularly to the Act relating to the appropriation of the
funds arising from sales, one-half of which was at the
disposal of the Crown, and not be applied to the objects
he advocated.

Mr. HOPE said that the Hon. Mtmher for Lambeth
hail not shown his usual practical good servo upon this
subject. If the main object of the Bill had boon to alter
the law for leasing lands, the observations of the Hon.
Member would have been correct, but it was not. The
main object of the Bill wa. to provide employment for
the redundant population, There were 3,000 labourers,
and probably there might new b- 6,000 who were to
be etnpl,yea in irrigating the land, and in minr ways,
for the general improvement of the district ; and lie
really thought that after this country had spcnt so much
in supporting these labourers, it was entitled to the
benefits to be derived from it, and he thought this object
could not bo attained by the admission of Australian
corn.

Mr. MILNER GIBSON said that as the object of
the Government was to remunerate the services of the
settlers, he thought that it would be best eff.cted by al-
lowing them to go to the best market, and if his Hon.
Friend pressed the matter to a division he should
feel it his duty to support him. Another lion. Member
had complained of the spiritual instruction of the people.
Now, it should be remembered that this Bill was con-
fined to Van Diemen's Land, and by a rettiv,ll which he
held in his hand, he perceived that among the prisoLers
there was a greater proportion who could read and write
than among any free people, and, therefore, it was irlt
spiritual instruction which the people wanted, but food.
The House then divided, when there appeared---
For the motion: 35
Against it
Majority
The House then went into Committee, and the clausrs
up to clause 8 were passed according to agreement. On
the proposition of the 12th clause,
Mr. HAWES said that this was a case in which it was
justifiable to offer every opposition. Here it was evi-
dent that the price of corn was rising, and yet, while
there was evidently a dearth of food, they were shutting
out the produce of their own colonies, under the pretence
that it was necessary to provide employment for the
redundant population.
Mr. R. YORKE said that his Hon. Friend (Mr.
Hawes) was perfectly justifiable, and he should certainly
support him.
Sir JAMES GRAHAM said that the object of those
on the other side of the House was neither more nor less
than to deprive the colony of that improvement which
it so much needed.
Mr. HAWES said that the Government were de-
termined to pass this Bill, and therefore opposition to it
would be useless. It should be remembered that the
petition which had been presented to the house had
been signed by the principal merchants in London. and
now it was backed by the dispatch of the Governor of
the Colony. Now, if they were to allow Australian
cOrn to be introduced they would be doing a benefit to
this colony, and reduce the taxation of this country.
The other clauses were then agreed to, and on the
motion that the report be brought up,
Mr. VILLIERS said that all opposition to this Bill
passing this session would cease it there was a promise
given that some Bill containing the principla which had
been just put forward by his Hon. Friend the Member
for Lambeth, should be introduced next sesion.
The report was then brought up and adopted.
QUEBEC FIRE.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said
that in bringing this great calamity under the notice or
the Home, he was unable to state precisely the number
of dwellings which had been destroyed, but on one occa-
sion the fire had lasted from twelve o'clock at noon till
twelve at night, and on the other occasion, on the 28th of
June. it had continued from ten o'clock at night ; and
he believed that more than 1,200 houses had been re-
duced to ashes. He trusted, therefore, that the House
would unanimously assent to an address to the Crown to
grant the sum of 20,0001., to be applied to the relief of
the sufferers.
Mr. fIAWES said that it was with the utmost satis-
factien that he saw this measure had been taken up by
the Government.
Sir R. INGLIS said, that so far from the matter hav-
ing been exaggerated, it had been understated by his
Right Hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Sir H. DOUGLAS said that in one instance, when a
fire had happened of a very serious nature in the pro-
vince of winch he was • Governor, the inhabitants of
Quebec had come forward in the most liberal manner,
and contributed to the relief of the district.
The House then resumed, and an address was
adopted.

SILK WEAVERS' BILL.

This Bill wai read a seeon't time, and passed through
Committee.

REMOVAL OF THE POOR.

Mr. Br/Dlillg moved for leave to bring in a Bill to
amend the laws for the removal of the p'or, and said
that groat hardship was frequently endured by:poor
persons whl fell_into misfortune from sickness, in conse-
quence of their little households being obliged to be
broken up, if it were only to obtain reimbursement for
the parish in which they resided for support during their
illness. This he proposed to do away with. Hu adsu
proposed to adopt the suggestion thrown out
in his Bill some time ago, of not allowing
a removal to take place unless relief was re-
quired for a certain number of days after recovery.
lie also proposed to adopt the other suggtsti,ms.
which had been so ably brought forward by the Home
Secretary at the period to which he had referred. All

disputes-should be settled by a barrister out of court,
instead of being left to the Court of Quarter Sessions,
as hitherto was the case. There were several other
points on which he would not just now dwell; but
he was ready to receive any suggestion for the improve-
ment of the Bill, or to render his assistance in carrying
any Bill for this purpose next session.

Mr. PAKING.TOW said that he was exceedingly
glad that the subject had been brought forward, and he
trusted that his Right Hon. Friend the Secretary of
State for the Home Department would not be deterred
by the difficulties which he had formerly experienced
from again devoting his attention to it, and endeavour.
ing to rectify the serious evils of which so much just
complaint had been made.

Sfr J. GRAIIAM said he would be happy to give his
most anxious attention to the measure, and should be
glad to receive the assistance of the great legal know-
ledge and experience of his Learned Friend (Md
Bodkin). The state of the law at present with regar
to parochial settlements was most defective, and re-
quired full and careful revision. He hoped, in the
interim between this and the next session, due attention
would be given to this important question.
Leave was then given to bring in the Bill, which was
read a first time. -

The House immediately afterwards adjonrrwl, at fire
minutes past Nine o'clock.

THE GREAT BRITAIN.-011 Sunday morning,
about tiz o'clock, this leviathan of the deep was teen off Belfast
Lough by the Fleetwood steamer Prince of \Vales. She had all
her canvass set, and was apparently sailing very fast.
FIVE PERSONS DROWNED.—Wednesday morning,
at about a quarter before 5 o'clock, a melancholy accident occurred
on the river between Millbank and the new House of Lords, by
which five persons lost their lives. It appears that a boat, con-
taining a number of men and women, was returning from the fair
held in Battersea-fields. On arriving off Millbank some of the
passengers were changing seats, for the purpose of taking the oars
to row, when the boat was upset, and all were immersed in the
water. The scene was heartrending. An alarm was raised, and
boats with assistance put oft' as quickly as possible. Some were
saved ; but, unfortunately, three men and two women were
drowned. The drags were procured, but none of the bodies are as
yct discovered. It is unknown who they are.

Tsar COMMERCIAL MARINE. The Select Com-
mittee appointed to inquire into the condition and state of the
commercial marine of the country, and to take into consideration
and report on the best mode of encouraging and extending the
employment of British shipping, have examined witnesses, and
have agreed to the following very concise report :—" Your Com.
mittee having been prevented by unforeseen circumstances from
going fully into the inquiry referred to them, submit to the Ilouse
the expediency of their being reappointed at an early period of
the next session.—July:9.6, l
ANOTI.IER ACCIDENT ON THE LONDON AND BIR-
NIINIIII APS RAILWAY.—A serious accident took place on the line of
the London and Birmingham Railway on Tuesday. It appears
that the one o'clock up train from Birmingham, and which is due
at three o'clock at the Euston-grove terminus, proceeded at its
usual speed up to the time of its arrival at Leyton. After passing
the Leyton station, anti between that place and Chaddington, the
engine got out of " gear," or in some measure otherwise slightly
deranged. The engine driver, Newton, perceiving this was the
case, slackened the speed, and descended for the purpose of reme.
dying the defects, put in motion. On
wwjaisilsatgianinprogress, the untortu.
attempting to ascendai tthheeeente'giiie
nate driver's foot slipped off one of the steps, and his right leg
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tbeenhdge r caughtand ca ti e
calf, crushing it in a shocking manner. The train was stopped,
and the poor fellow was brought with all possible speed to the
London terminus, where it was ascertained that amputation was
necessary, and the operation was at once performed. Last esentatg
the report was that Newton was progressing favourably,
CORONER'S INQUEST.—DEATII FROM VIOLENCE.—
Wednesday Mr. Baker held an inquest at the White Bear, Barthel-
lomew-square, Old-street, St. Luke's, on view of the body of Jobrt
Ginger, aged thirty-eight years, a waiter, who died under the fol-
lowing mysterious circumstances. Mary Ann Ginger, widow of
deceased, stated that on Monday morning, at eight o'clock, the de-
ceased left his home to act as waiter at the llighUury Barn Tavern.
He did not return home until five o'clock on the following
(Tuesday) morning, lie complained of his head, but was unable
to explain the cause. He lay down on the floor, and con-
tinuing to get worse, witness sent for a medical man. He never
rallied, and died at half-past seven o'clock the same evening.
She had been unable to ascertain what had become of deceased
after he had left the Highbury-barn Tavern. lie had been
paid at eight o'c:ock in the evening. The skirts of his coat
were torn off whey he came home. Mr. James Bruce, sur-
geon, deposed he was called to deceased on Tuesday afternoon.
Found bins apparently suffering from violence. He became
insensible, and died in that condition the same evening. De-
ceased never spoke. Witness had made a post mortem examina
lion of the body. There were no external marks of violtace.
On opening the head he found six ounces of blood between 'one Jura
nutter and the brain, on the right side of the head, c`..rresponding
with a mark under the hair, visible beneath the s:calp internally.
A blow or a fall would cause it. There was a:,so a corresponding
mark of a dent at that part of his hat, which was some dirt.
His clothes were dirty and torn. TI-ie appearances witness had
described were sufficient to cause death. The coroner said it was
a r:ott mysterious case ; it was quite evident the deceased had
died from violence, but as there was no evidence to show by whom
it was inflicted, he thought that further inquiries should be made,
and for that purpose he should adjourn the ease. The jury coin.
tiding, the investigation was postponed until this day.