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of LONDON, supported the amendment of the Earl of
Derby.
Lord WHARNCLIFFE and the Bishop of ST. DAVID '5
supported the Government measure.
The House divided on the Earl of Derby's Amend'
ment, when the numbers were—contents 7/ ,_non.con.
tents 117—majority for Ministers 40. The House thee
adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The house met at a quarter to four o'clock.
Lord GODERICH took the oaths and his seat for Hud-
dersfield.
KNARESBOROUGH ELECTION.--Mr. WALPOLE re;
ported from the Select Committee, that Mr. Westhesat
was not duly elected, and that Messrs. Woodd and Do
were duly elected.. ,
BERWICK ELECTION.—Mr. SEYMER reported fre4
the select committee that Messrs. M. Forster and Jo
Stapleton were not duly elected. for
Mr. BENTINCK gave notice of his intention to moo
a committee to inquire into the circumstances connects
with the withdrawal of the Durham election petition. to
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, in answer la
Mr. Ball, stated that the tax upon shepherds' dogs ice,tlo
remain unaltered, and no drawback could be allowed ur
malt used by farmers for domestic purposes.
stated
that PALMERSTON, in answer to Mr. Duncomete,o-fite4
that he had been misinformed as to there having.fueje,
500 lbs. of gunpowder on the premises of Messrs. 11
in addition to the rocket composition.
Lord DUDLEY STUART called the attention of
st
house to the imputation which had been made ags'"
Kossuth with regard to the seizure of rockets at Rote'
hithe.

THE INCOME TAX.
The House then went into a committee of Ways
Means. tY
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER moved
income tax resolutions.
Sir E. L. BULWER moved that the continuance
Income Tax on its present footing was impolitic and
just. The letter of the Chancellor of the Exchequelo
the Times of this day confirmed a doubt which he feltm
to the possibility of guaranteeing the termination of 11
Income Tax in seven years. He considered it time
draw a distinction between precarious and fixed incoal
Mr. EVELYN DENISON differed entirely with the 0h.%
hon. baronet. He could not help expressing his ado3l
tion of the scheme of the Chancellor of the Exchequer'
which he intended to give his fullest support.
Mr. BOOKER would support the amendment of
right hon. baronet.
M. IlumE considered the arguments of the right
baronet fallacious. The measure which the govern
proposed was one of justice, and gave general satin".
tion. He should give it his utmost support.
Colonel SIBTHORP considered the present state of ,
Income Tax most unjust, and should oppose its 11
tinuancp.
Mr. FAGAN presented a petition against the exteusl,
of the Income Tax to Ireland. The country, he 1010
tained, was not in a sufficiently prosperous condition
bear the burden.
Mr. BUCK objected to the Budget, on the ground of it
not affording any aid to the landed interests.
Mr. BLACKELT would, notwithstanding the extensl4
of the duration of the Income Tax, vote fur the rescv
tions of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Mr. KNIGHTLEY objected to the extending of the
come Tax `sot s long a period.
mot, 501
M W ld -

_r. . ILLIAMS wou. suppor) Jo Budget,
considered it a matter of justice to extend the 19/1
Ireland.
Mr. MAGUIRE would, as an Irish member, oppose
extension of the Income-tax to Ireland.
Mr. MILEs considered that the resolutions of the C,-,111
cellor of the Exchequer were founded upon principles nt,
just and wise, and he should give them his cordial suPeod
Sir Wm. JOLLIFFE objected to the budget on the grog
of its being unjust to the landed interests. tt6
EARL GREY could not agree with the spirit of
amendment of the Earl of Derby, and should 00
against it.
LORD ST. LEONARDS would support the ameni.i.-
He was unable to agree with the principle of the Gave
naent measure.
The BISHOP of OXFORD must oppose the amendoloe,
fully agreeing with the justice of the Government mess
Ile felt it his duty to give it his entire support.
aid
Mr. DRUMMOND thought that a great deal of ingell,o
had been shown in finding fault with this Budget; bath,
was convinced of the benefit which would arise from
and should vote in its favour. Selit
Mr. MoNTz must, with regret, oppose the Pre tte
Budget. He would protest against the extension of o,
Income Tax as a foul blot. He hoped the right Pv
gentleman would withdraw his Budget.
Mr. BANKES STANHOPE must oppose the Budget: its
Mr. BALL considered that, in the circumstances
which Ireland was placed, it was perfectly just to 05"
the tax to that country. cla
On the motion of Mr. COBDEN, the debate was
journed till this day (Tuesday). f
The House then resumed, and the other orders o
tat
day having been disposed of, the House adjourned
half-past twelve.

NEWMARKET RACES.
SWEEPSTAKES.—Ephesus, Ist; Nervous, 2nd.
HA NDICA P.—Petrel, Ist; Jullien, 2nd.
SWEEPSTAKES.—AIaMOde. Ist; Dfonuafa, 2otl.
FIFTY Bova.—Anosto, Ist; John of Berwick, 2nd.
BETTING AFTER THE RACtS, SIX O'CLOCK. AusttS;
Two THOUSAND GUINEA STAKES.—Even on Wes, ' et"
Tian; 7 to 2 agst Orinoco, taken; S to 1 agst Filbert
10 to 1 agst Barbatus, taken.
DERBY.-2,000 to 50 agst Barbatus, taken. d Lath
CHESTER CUP.-20 to 1 on the field, bar Trifle an
Evelyn.

FUNDS, STOCK, AND SHARE MARKET.,.,O
The English market has been buoyant, and closes at a 1./1111.
advance. Railway market good, but prices not mat want
altered. French market rather heavy. Gold Mines,l4%oliso
Bank Shares ar., generally ,flat ; North British Au:trloge
slightly better. In the Foreign market there is "
little business doing.