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HOUSE OF LORDS.—MONDAY.
The Annual Indemnity Bill, brought from the Commons,
was read the first time.
The Bishop of EXETER gave notice, that on the 16th in-
stant he would move for sundry returns on the subject of
emigration to New South Wales.-
The Marquis of BRF.DALBANE, on presenting petitions
against the Earl of Aberdeen's bill regarding the Church of
Scotland, observed that their lordships were doubtless aware
that the General Assembly had declared against the noble
earl's measure ; and, he added, not only were the clergy,
but, he might say, the people of Scotland, against the bill.
The Earl of HADDINGTOS observed that, according to all
the information he had been able to collect, he came to con-
clusions the reverse of those stated by the noble marquis, in
so far as concerns the sentiments of the people of Scotland
regarding the bill alluded to.
Lord BROUGHAM said that, from all he could learn, the
people of Scotland did not desire to place themselves in re-
sistance to the law.

The LORD CHANCELLOR moved that the house resolve
into committee on the Administration of Justice (two addi-
tional judges) Bill.
The motion led to a long discussion, in which Lords Lynd-
hurst, Brougham, Ahinger, Denman, &c., took part, but, in
conformity with an amendment of Lord Lyndhurst, the bill
was referred to a select committee.
The remaining business having been disposed of, their
lordships adjourned. •

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—MONDAY.
Mr. T. DUNCOMBE presented a petition from Feargus
O'Costsrott, praying to be removed from York Gaol to the
custody of the Marshal of the Marshalsea, where he could
have the medical advice of those who knew his illness. He
gave notice that he should call attention to the petition on
Tuesday.
Sir H. PARNht.t. brought in a bill for taking a census of
the population. The bill was read the first time.
Col. SIBTHORP inquired of Mr. Handley whether it was
his intention to proceed with the Settled Estates and Drainage
Bills during the present session ?
Mr. HANDLEY answered, that he was very anxious that
the bills should be passed during the present session, if pos-
sible; but, from the obstructions with which he had been
met, he was fearful of succeeding ; however, he fully expected
that on Thursday he should be enabled to proceed with both
bills.
Col. SIBTHORP gave notice that, on the motion for going
into committee on the Drainage of Lands Bill, he would
move, as an amendment, that the bill be committed that day
six months. He would also move the like amendment on
the motion for going into committee on the Settled Estates
Bill.
Mr. O'CoNN tu. gave notice that he should move, by way
of amendment, on the motion of Mr. Serjeant Talfourd, re-
garding Feargus O'Connor, for an inquiry into the state of
prison discipline,, and into the difference in the treatment of
persons confined for felonies and misdemeanors.
Mr. W. MILES moved for a return of the number of poor
law unions in England and Wales, which notwithstanding
the orders of the poor law commissioners, had refused to ap-
point chaplains; the number of inhabitants in each union
and each workhouse ; and the number of deaths that had
taken place in each workhouse.
Mr. HODSON HINDE asked the Under Secretary of State
for the Home Department, whether the report of the coin- •
missioners on turnpike loans would be soon presented, and
whether it was his intention to propose any measure to Par-
liament during the present session founded on that report ?
Mr. Fox MA ULE answered that-the report was already in
type, and he hoped it would be presented to the house shortly.
He did not, however, think it would be in his power, at this
period of the session; to carry through any measure founded
upon the recommendations of the report, although, perhaps,
he might introduce a bill on the subject, with the view of
giving the country an opportunity of becoming acquainted
with its provisions.
Mr. Serjeant JACKSON asked when it was likely that the
registration of voters (Ireland) bill would be laid on the
table ?

Lord J. RUSSELL answered that he hoped the bill would
be presented in the course of that day's sitting.
Mr. GLADSTONE asked whether any despatch had been
received from the Governor of British Guiana, on the subject
of the civil list of that colony, and, if so, whether there would
be any objection to present it, and the papers connected with
it ?
Lord J. RUSSELL answered that no despatch had been re-
ceived at the Colonial-office on the subject from the Gover-
nor of British Guiana.
Mr. EASTHOPE asked whether the Under. Secretary for
the Home Department had made inquiries, as promised, into
the case of Nathaniel Cave, and what was the result of such
investigation ?
Mr. F. MAULE answered that, having been authorised by
the Secretary of State, he had written a letter, calling upon
Mr. Mountain to explain his conduct. From that explana-
tion it appeared that Mr. Mountain had done contrary to
law ; but it also appeared that the regulations of the house
of correction were most improper, because they placed par-
ties for trial on the same gaol allowance, of merely bread and
water, as parties convicted of crime, and who were suffering
the punishment of imprisonment.
Mr. EASTHOPE expressed the hope that there would be no
objection to lay that correspondence before the house. He
gave notice that he should• move for its production.
On the motion of Sir E. KNATCHBULL the Lords' amend-
ments to the tithe commutation act amendment bill were
adopted.
Mr. O'CONNELL moved for a committee on Mr. Brad-
shaw's petition.
Mr. LABOUCHETLE observed, that not being in the house
when the learned member for Dublin moved for a committee
on the claim of Mr. Bradshaw for compensation for loss sus-
tained by the levying of duty upon the manufacture of beet-
root into sugar, he begged now to state that a more unau-
thorised claim he never heard of; for what ground had Mr.
Bradshaw for supposing that the government could allow him
to manufacture the sugar free of duty, when such heavy du-
ties were levied on East India sugar for the protection of our
colonial sugar. . . . .

Colonial-Sim-map asked whether it was the intention to
diminish the duty on other than West India sugar? •
Mr. LABOUCIIERE said that he really could not now an-
swer the question.
Mr. O'CONNELL observed that the government had
allowed Mr. Bradshaw to go on fur more than a year and a
half, and then suddenly came upon him decidedly there was
a case for inquiry at all events, and he should press his
motion for a committee.
It was negatived by ayes, 71; noes, 90; majority against
the committee, 19.
Sir R. PEEL expressed surprise that the Canada govern-
ment (Union) bill had gone through committee on Friday..
He did not wish to interpose any delay to its passing, but he
thought it would be more satisfactory to Canada, and to
that house, if the bill received every consideration, and he
therefore hoped the noble lord would postpone it till after
the short recess at Whitsuntide, in order that an opportunity
might be afforded for. its discussion. • -
Lord J. RUSSELL said, that the proper course to discuss
the details of a bill was in committee. It was far from his:
wish to carry the bill hastily, but he bad fixed it for Friday,
because some members wished to make observations on a
few of the clauses. He had no objection to accede to the
proposition, if it applied to the third reading, and to postpone
the third reading of the bill till after the recess.
Mr. GLADSTONE said, that he certainly considered that
the district clauses were to be further discussed. They were
brought on in the absence of the right hon. baronet, and he
considered that a further opportunity of examining them

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ought to be given.
Lord J. RUSSELL said that the details of a bill were gene-

rally considered in committee, but he thought that any ob-
jections to the elau3es might be discussed upon the motion
for the third reading of the bill.
The house then proceeded to the consideration of the
Customs' Duties, &c. bill, and to the consideration of cer-
tain amendments proposed by different members.
The report was ordered to be received on Tuesday.
The report of the Canada Government bill was received,
and
Lord J. RUSSELL said, thit he proposed to move the third
reading on Friday se'nnight.
The remaining business having been disposed of, the house
adjourned.

HOUSE OF LORDS.-TUESDAY.

The Bishop of EXETER postponed his notice respecting
the course pur3ned by the Governor-General of Canada with
respect to the monastery of San Sulpice.
Lord LvNiiii oasT, after a speech of considerable length,
moved for a copy or the treaty negotiated with the Neapolitan
government by Mr. Macgregor ; and of the correspondence
between i•4r. Macgregor and Lord Palmerston, relative to
that treaty.

Lord MELBOURNE said that the papers were not of such a
character as to warrant their production now, as negotiations
on the subject were still pending.
Lord LYND u its.r, after some further discussion, withdrew
the motion.

The Marquis of NORMANBY moved the consideration of
the commons' amendments to the prisons' act amendment
bill; and in doing so, he directed particular attention to the
provision that persons suffering imprisonment for writing and
might not be subjected to the
publishing seditions
rules and reguiatioas applicable to a different class of offenders.
Lord LYNDHUP.SI* suggested that it would be better to
have the bill reprinted.
The bill was eventually ordered to he re-printed (as
amended by the coalitions) and then further considered.
Their lordships adjourned till Thursday.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—TrrEsnAr.
The report of the New Zealand company bill was received.
The Exeter port dues bill was read a third time and
passed, though a leAding clause was opposed by the govern-
ment.
Mr. F. KELLY presented a petition praying for inquiry
into Mr. Feargus O'Connor's treatment in York Gaol.
Sir R. IN Gus gave notice that he should, on the 16th inst.,
bring forward his motion on the subject of church extension.
Mr. EASTIIOPE postponed till the same day his motion to
relieve dissenters, from church-rates.
Mr. MACKINNON postponed for a fortnight his motion re-
lative to the exportation of hill coolies.
Mr. BAINES gave notice that he should, on Wednesday,
move for returns relating to the aborigines in the British
colonies.

Mr. HAwEs brought hi the " Affirmation Bill," which
was read a first time, and ordered to be read the second time
on Friday.

Mr. F. MAMA,: gave notice of his intention, on an early
day, to move for leave to bring in a bill to amend the Prisons
Act of last session. as far as it related to Scotland.
Mr. PAKINGTON said he observed with great surprise that
the second reading of the Canada Clergy Reserves' Bill,
brought in last night, was fixed for Thursday. He was sorry
that the noble lord the Secretary for the Colonies was not in
his place ; but perhaps some member of the government
would be able to inform him whether the bill would actually
come on so soon.
Mr. F. MAULE answered that it was only fixed for Thurs-
day in a hurry, but there was no intention of bringing it on
then.
Mr. T. DUNCOMISE asked whether any report had been re-
ceived from the visiting magistrates as to the present treat-
ment of Mr. Feargus O'Connor, in York Castle?
Mr. F. MAULE said he had received such a report, and he
found that considerable relaxation had taken place in Mr.
O'Connor's treatu►ent.
Mr. DUNCOM tin asked whether it extended to his diet?

Mr. F. ilAl;;;;tnswered that it did.
Mr. Sergeant TA Lvov': I) said he had received a letter from
Mr. O'Connor, stating that he was treated exactly in the
same manner as before.
Mr. F. MAUL!; replied that precise information would be
given on the subject.
Mr. S. O'BRIEN, pursuant to notice, brought forward his
motion respecting emigration ; anti, after some discussion,
the " previous question" was carried. •
Mr. Sergeant TALFOURD afterwards, moved addresses on
the cases of Vincent and Mr. O'Connor; but these were
resisted.

DISCONTINUANCE OF HOLSTER PISTOLS IN THE BRI-
TISH ARMY.—The new military saddles now to be made for
the life guards and royal horse guards (blue), and which are
,to be immediately served out to the regiments, are made
without holster pipes for the pistols, which are to be discos
tinued throughout the British army. A. new invented car-
bine is being made for the use of the cavalry, with percussion
cocks and caps. The improvements are stated to be very
great. It is also intended to do away with the grenadier caps
worn now by the household cavalry, and steel helmets adopted
:in their places.


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TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Tile Town Council met on Wednesday in the Town-hall ;
11layor in the chair.