The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-07-25
Late proceedings of the British Parliament.

The House Of Lords has taken very decisive
measures upon two very important bills since our
last The Affirmation bill, which prOvidedior the
legal reception Of afirmatons in lieu of oaths, in
cases where the parties giving evidence had seru-
pulous objections TO Z" swearing at all )" has been
thrown out by a majority Of "a to 10, in spite Of
the earnest support Of Lords Denman and Camp
bell to the bill.
On Tuesday the Parliamentary Oaths bill, which
had for its object the entire removal Of Jewish dis
abilities, and to enable the Jews to sit in Paria-
ment, was submitted to the House, when the long
expected decision took place. Earl Carlisle, better
known in the United States by his junior title OF
Lord Morpeth, moved the second reading Of the
bill in one Of his best and most eloquent speeches.
The Duke Of Cleveland, who has changed his
mind upon the subject as he usually does upon all
questions supported the bill, which found also an
other eloquent champion in its favor in the Arch
bishop Of Dublin, and even the eccentric Lord
BrOugham was again 10 be found on the side Of re-
lgiOus liberty. But the Archbishop Of Canterbury
opposed the measure more earnestly than ever, and
was supported by the Bishop Of Exeter, Lord Egg
lntOn Lord Winchelsea, and the Bishop Of Oxford.
Upon a division, the bill was thrown out by ma
jority of IS against 20, ministers not venturing to
call for the proxies.
The rejection Of this BILL which was universally
anticipated leads to an immediate election for the
city Of London; and Baron Rothschild has already
accepted the Chiltern Hundreds, and made an APP
peal TO the electors.
In reply to the questions Of Lord Aberdeen upon
our relations with Spain, the Marquis of Lans-
dOwne, in a very manly speech, said that the Eng
lish Government were ready and anxious to renew
friendly relations with the court Of Spain, but for
the honor of Sir Henry Bulwer, it was necessary
that the Spanish Government should admit that
they had been msled and misinformed, so as to
free the character Of Sir Henry from all blame.
More than that we did not require. Surely, after
such declaration, the Spanish Government will
promptly communicate with the King of the Bel
gians, our mediator, and do that which jHstice and
their own real honor demand.
The House of Commons has been occupied with
Irish measures, and the motion of Sir VIM MOles-
worth for the appointment of crown commission
to inquire into the administration Of our colonial
possessions has been brought forward. The hon
Orable baronet went over much the same argu-
ments as MIR. ROebnck aud Mr.. Scott have already
urged in the present session. without starting any
great novelty. Mr. Halves cut the ground from
under him at once, by asking whether the crown
commission TO deal with the question of slavery
and the slave trade, aud that of free trade, which
it could not be denied had materially affected the
| prosperity Of some Of our colonies Ii was at once
| felt that Parliament would not surrender the righ
to deal with these questions, and not waive il
powers 10 a crown commission. The course sug
| gested seemed mpracticabe on account of its vast
ness and the lengh of time that must elapse before
a report could be- agreed to. Mr.. Gladstone faintll
| supported Sir VIM. MoleswOrth, but the motion
was rejected by majority Of 1853 TO SO.
Fresh objections are started against Mr. MOfatt1
| Bankrupt and lnsOvent Members bill, and il i
| now thought that his object may be obtained b.
resolution, and not by bill Ii is not likely that Hh,
| measure can pass at any rate during this season
| European Times, June 30.