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IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

calling upon the land to sustain the parochial churches;
and this principle he was disposed to maintain.
The house divided, when the amendment was carried by
209 against 182 ; so the bill is lost.
The house adjourned at a quarter to six o'clock.

HOUSE OF LORDS.—THURSDAY, JUNE 22.
Lord SHAFTESBURY presented a petition from Ulver-
stone, for closing public-houses on Sundays. THURSDAY, JUNE 22.
BREACH OF PRIVILEGE.—The Marquis of CLARET- I The SPEAKER took the chair at twelve o'clock.
CARDE called the attention of the house to a breach of i The Birkenhead Docks Bill and the Shrewsbury and
privilege which had been committed by certain officials, Hereford Railway (Leasing) Bill were read a third time
who, in making returns ordered by the House on the mo- I and passed.
tion of Earl Grey, had appended to them letters comment- The Drainage of Lands Bill passed through committee,
ing on the speech of the noble lord as " dealing unjustly"
with a branch of the public service.—The Duke of NEW- with some amendments.
Petitions were presented in favour of closing beerhouses
CASTLE defended the shape in which the returns were laid I on Sundays, by Mr. HEYWOOD, from the inhabitants of
before the house.—A discussion ensued, in which Lords Ulverstone; in favour of a Ten Hours Bill by Mr. F. PEEL
DERBY, FITZWILLIAM, PANMURE, and ELLENBO.BOUGH (21), from Bury and other parts of Lancashire ; and by
took part, after which the matter dropped. Mr. HORSPALL, from the Guardian Society of Liverpool,
WEST INDIA PROPERTY.—The Duke of NEWCASTLE • complaining of the first and the twentieth clauses having
moved the second reading of the West India Encumbered been struck out of the Bills of Exchange and Promissory
readEstatessecon Bill, and
mafter considerable discussion the bill was Notes Bill, and praying that the clauses may be reinstated,
a d.
The Church Building Acts Amendment Bill, the Eor that the bill be rejected.pis- aunArarres.—ln answer to a question whether the
copal and Capitular Estates Management (1854) Bill, and government was about to introduce a bill for the more
the Vaccination Act Amendment Bill were read a third effectual prevention of plurality in the church, Lord J.
time and passed. RUSSELL said it was not the intention of the government
CANADIAN LEGISLATION.—On the motion that the to introduce a bill for the object referred to until the
House resolve itself into committee on the Canadian Le- Cathedral Commission had reported on this part of the
gislative Council Bill, Lord DERBY opposed the motion,
on the ground that sufficient time had not been allowed subject.
* the house to consider the papers explanatory of the bill ADMISSION OF DISSENTERS TO OXFORD
which had been laid before parliament. —The Duke of UNIVERSITY.
vn
NEWCASTLE consented to postpone the committee on the the order of the day for considering the report upon
bill till Thursday next. the Oxford University Bill, Mr. HETwooD moved the
insertion of a clause rendering it unnecessary for a person
upon matriculationto make or subscribe any
declaration,
The Public Statutes Bill passed through committee.—
The Witnesses Bill and the Customs Duties Bill were each
read a third time and passed. or take any oath save the oath (or declaration) of alle-
The house adjourned at eight o'clock. glance. He discussed at some length the 39 Articles, and
urged the inexpediency of requiring subscription to them
as a test from young men entering the University.
In the course of the discussion which ensued, the CHAN-
CELLOR of the Excnequen observed that the university
stood upon the footing of this principle—that education
must be a religious education, and, while the Church
occupied the position of a national establishment, the
connexion between religion and education being main-
tained, the Church was entitled to expect that the in-
struction, discipline, and government of the university
should be moulded in conformity with that specific form
of religion which is taught in the Church. In providing
for the admission of Dissenters to the universities the
title of Romanists must be considered, whose admission
was necessarily involved in that of dissenters. Mr. Hey-
wood insisted upon making this measure a part of the
bill, with the scheme of which it was wholly discrepant,
the government baring carefully kept the matters dis-
tinct. He (Mr. Gladstone) believed it was not politic to
coerce the university upon this head, nor would the
clause secure the admission of dissenters, which would
depend upon the free will of the university.
Lord STANLEY could not help saying that the course
taken by the government upon this question was pre-
disely that which they had pursued with regard to almost
every other question of principle, and especially of reli-
gions principle, indefinite delay being apparently the
policy of the Cabinet. If the house had a right to legis-
late at all for the universities, it was entitled to give such
a direction as this. He did not say whether it was wise
or expedient for parliament to take upon itself the man-
agement of academical offices ; but this was a question of
national interest, and, if the principle were admitted that
parliament could legislate for the university, the right
now sought for could not be refused.
Mr. ROUNDELL PA.LAIRR denied that this was a,,ques-
tion of any right withheld from, or civil disability im-
posed upon, dissenters. The universities, he contended,
were great public schools of religious education ln con-
nexion with the Church of England. This was a-question
of the maintenance and existence of the Church, which
must have its • university, and if the university were
opened to dissenters :it would be made unfit for all, or at
least unfit for the Church. He looked upon this motion
as the first step to a revolution, which he called upon all
who adhered to the principles of the established Church
to resist.
Lord J. RUSSELL said, two distinct questions were in-
volved in the debate—first, the admission of 'dissenters to
the University of Oxford ; secondly, whether, there being
a bill before the House for the better government of that
University, it was desirable and expedient that such
admission should be enacted by the bill. With respect to
the first, he did not think that any argument,of conclusive
weight had been urged against the admission of dis-
senters. Upon the second question, he observed, the con-
sequence of inserting this clause must involve other
clauses, containing the machinery indispensable to the
carrying out its object, which would delay the measure,
and it was very probable it would be leet in the other
House of Parliaraent
Upon a division, the motion was carried`by 252 to 161;
a majority of 91 against the Government.
Mr. HIsY WOOD then moved another clause, that it shall
not be necessary for any person, upon taking any of the
degrees in arts, law, or medicine conferred by the Uni-
versity, to make or subscribe any declaration, or to take
any oath, save the oath (or declaration) of allegiance.
Lord J. Ituesetr, said, as the Rouse had declared its
opinion so -unequivocally upon the former clause, it was
not his intention to take a division upon this.
Mr. WA.LPOLE observed, that this 'clause raised the
question whether, for the purpose of university govern-
ment, Noncosaformists should be admitted and have a claim
to endowments, and he appealed to the government to
persevere in their opposition to it.
Lord J. Russren said, if there was a diiision, he should
certainly vote against the clause.
Another division then took place with a "Efferent result,
this clansebeing negatived by 205 to 196.
Mr. HEYwoon announced his intention to take the
opinion of the House again upon this second clause at the
third reading of the bill.
The Excise Duties (Sugar) Bill u-as reed a third time
and passed, with nu alteration reducing tie duty tnsu4
used in breweries from 7s. to Os. 6d.
The House adjourned at 20 minutes past one o'clock.

FRIDAY, JuNE 23.

EDUCATION IN IRELAND.—The Archbishop Of CAN-
TERBURY presented a petition from Ireland on the subject
of national education in Ireland. The petition was signed,
among others, by 5,414 clergymen of the Church of Eng-
land, and the petitioners stated that they regarded with
anxiety certain propositions of the Board of National
Education in Ireland, and prayed that there might be
a free and unrestricted use of the Scriptures allowed in
these schools.

COFFEE AND CHlCORY.—Viscount TORRINGTON pre-
sented a petition from a public meeting of merchants,
planters, and others interested in the trade and prosperity
of Ceylon, praying for the appointment of a committee of
their lordships' House to inquire into and report upon the
adulteration of coffee.

BLOCKADE OF RUSSIAN PORTS.—The Marquis of CLAN-
RICARDE presented a petition from Hull, complaining of
the uncertainty which existed as to the blockade of Rus-
sian ports, and especially representing the impolicy of
allowing the White Sea ports to remain open.
The Duke of NEWCASTLE replied, that hitherto it had
not been deemed advisable to declare a blockade of the
White Sea, chiefly from a 4isinclination on the part of
France to take such a step. The views of the French
Government had, however, recently undergone a change,
and it was possible that At no distant day a blockade of
that sea might be declared.
The House adjourned-at half-past seven o'clock.

HOUSE OF CO3IMONS.-TUESDAY, JUNE 20.

The Speaker took The chair at twelve o'clock.
Sir G. GREY took the oaths and his seat for Morpeth.
WRECK AND SAILVAGE.—Tbe house went into com-
mittee on the Wreck and Salvage Bill.—Mr. CAMDWESL
explained the objets of the bill, which stated to transfer
certain functions from the Board of Admiralty to thd
Board of Trade, and more especially to dispense with the
office of receiver-general of the droits of the adniiralty.
Some discussion took place, but no opposition was•offered
to the bill. Seine debate occurred in the committee on
the second clause, referring to the appointment of receiver
at the different ports, but the whole of the ,clauses were
ultimately agreed to. Mr. CARDWELL intimated that he
should shortly•state the steps that would be taken to pre-
vent the disasters and loss of life resulting'from ship-
wreck.

•
Inuit TOWNS.—The house went into committee on
Town? Inapravements (Ireland) Bill. Considerable dis-
cussion took place on an amendment proposed in the
seventh clause, substituting £5 instead of 138,: as a qualifi-
cation for =voting in certain cases, but the -clause was
caried by Or to 22. The other clauses, with:verbal amend-
ments, were agreed to, and the chairman reported progress.
THE BATuON DE BODE'S CLAIMS.—Mr. CHAMBERS
moved a resolution to the effect that the :national good
faith required that the just claims of the Baron de Bode
should be -satisfied.—Mr. H. Dammam) --seconded the
motion.--The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said the claim was
not well fieunded, and he opposed the imetion.—Sir F.
TIIESIGER expressed his opinion that '-the claim was
utterly without foundation.—Mr. WiTsPOIE and Mr.
ltfuNx7 supported the motion.—Mr. GLADSTONE opposed
the motion, as did also Mr. WILSON, denying that govern-
ment is -in possession of the funds given by the French
government.— Upon a division, there appeared for the
motiun67, against 82 ; majority against,as.
The house adjourned at half-past twelve.

FRIDAY, JUNE 23.
HISLETBUDY ,:COLLEGE.—Mr. HORSFAIL wished to
ask the President of the Board of Control whether any
and what regulations had been made for the examination
of cankhdates for admission to the college at Haileybury ;
and how it'svas proposed that vacancies occurring between
the 30th day of April last, when the civil patronage of the
directors ceased, and the coming into operation of the new
system, ehould •be filled up.—Sir C. WOOD said a com-
mittee had been appointed to examine into the matter.
The vacancies up to April last had been disposed of ac-
cording to the system,of patronage previously'resorted to,
bnt all vacancies since that time would be dealt with
subject to the conditions that were brought into operation
under the new system.

THE WAR •WlTH!RrssrA.—Mr. LAYARD gave notice
that on -Thursday he should move a resolution to this
effect:—" That in the opinion of the house the language
held by the first minister of the crown, relative to Russia,
was calculated to raise great doubts in the publie.mindas
to the objectsof the war, and to lessen the prospect or an
honourable and durable peace.—Lord J. RussEusaid he
should give every facility for bringing on the discussion
on Thursday.
TRADE WITH JAPA.N.—in reply to Mr. Gregson, Lord
RussELL stated that instructions had been givertto Sir
J. Bowring to endeavour to . cbtain similar terms to-those
recently conceded to. America with respect to an opening
to British commerce with Japan.
TRANSPORT SEIPS. —Sir. W. GRAHAM stated tthat
various additional precautions would in future be used ,on
board of transport ships .conveying troops, but that .he
was not prepared to insist on every transport proceedirx
on her voyage with a tonsort.
UNIVERSITY REsonar.—The ..Oxford University Bill
was further considered as amended, and some verbal
Amendments moved by Mr. GLADSTONE were agreed to..
In.rfur TowNs.—The house went into committee on the
'Towns Improvement in Ireland.Bill.—The clauses, which
were very numerous, led to considerable discussion, and
-occupied the greater portion of-the sitting. Many amend-
Meats were moved, and some minor alterations agreed to.
The clauses were agreed to., and several Additional clauses
.carried. The bill passed through committee, and was
reported.

the Convict Prison in Ireland Bill was read a second
time.

The price-Admiral Court (Mauritius) Bill went through
committee.

Sir J. 'GRAHAM, in committee of supply, proposed a
supplementary estimate of £25,000 for providing a build-
ing on the.coast of Sussex for the reception of prisoners of
war.. The :vote was agreed to.
In committee on the Cruelty to Animals Bill, a clause,
forbidding the employment of dogs for purposes of dnaught,
was carried by 49 to 15,
The house WAS counted out at 20 minutes to one a.in.

REMEDY FOR THE BITE or A MAD Doo.—A .Saxon
forester, named Gastell, now of the venerable age of 82,
unwilling to take to the grave with him a secret of so
much import, has made public in the Leipsie Journal the
means which he has used for fifty years, and wherewith
he affirms he has reseue4 many human beings and cattle
from the fearful death of hydrophobia :—" Take imme-
diately warm vinegar or tepid water, wash the wound
dean therewith, and then dry it; pour then upon the
wound a few drops of muriatie acid, because mineral acids
destroy the poison of the saliva, by which means the evil
effects of the latter are neutralised."

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

BETTING AT MANCHESTER-FRIDAY.

Aribbaa for the Cumberland Plate, and Heaps for the
Liverpool Cup, were the only horses backed to any amount.
Dervish would have been backed for the St. Leger for a
good amount, but layers were shy. Latest prices

CUMBERLAND PLATE.
3 to 1 agst Mr. John Osborne's Arribas—tk.
4to 1 „ Sir J. Boswell's La Belle—tk.
6to 1 „ Lord Derby's Hobbyhorse—tk. •
6to 1 „ Mr. Walker's Axwell—tk.
7to 1 „ Mr. Morris's Cariboo—tk.
7to 1 „ Mr. Thompson's Syvagee—tk.
Bto 1 „ Mr. I. Day's Waterfall—tk.
Bto 1 „ Mr. Saxon's Cleveland—tk.
LIVERPOOL CUP.
8 to 1 agst Baron Rothschild's Hungerford—taken.
Bto 1 „ Lord Chesterfield's Typee—taken.
10 to 1 „ Mr. Harrison's Heapy—taken.
.12 to 1 „ Sir .T. Boswell's La Belle—taken.
12 to 1 „ Mr. Cooper's Nightshade—taken.
GOODWOOD STAKES.

10 to 1 agst Mr. Greville's Adine—taken.
10 to 1 „• Mr. Greville's Torment—taken.
16 to .1 „ Mr, Payne's Cock Pheasant—taken.
16 to 1 „ Lord W. Powlett's Exact—taken.
16 to 1 „ Mr. Howard's Diana—taken.
FL LEGER.
9 to'4 agst Baron Rothschild's King Tom—tk.
100 to 35 „ Lord Derby's Dervish-4k.

TIIE DERBY, 1855.

11 to 1 agst Mr. Bowes's Grimlns Esuriens—taken.
16 to 1 „ Mr. T. Powell's Flatterer—taken.
12 to 1 „ Mr. Iloivard's Oulston—taken.
20 to 1 „ Lord Eglinton's Dirk natteraick—taken
25 to 1 „ Mr. Bowes's Bonnie Morn—taken.
25 to 1 „ Lord Dorchester's Cruiser—tk.
30 to 1 „ Mr. Bowes's Anrifer—taken.
30 to 1
~ Lord Exeter's Strood—taken.
33 to 1 ~ 21r. Edward's Saraband—taken.