The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-06
THE UNION.


lan'ic at New York with Liverpool dates to July 20. and
the Europe at Halifax with daies 10 the goth. We APP
pend some additional intelligence
EsGLAsD.--Thsre is nothing OF much political import
ance IN the papers subject which has excited much
interest the contested seat OF Alderman Saomons.
Jew, who was recently elected TO Parliament IL had
been Tor time topic for the newspapers whether
he being Jew. he would take the usual oath OF abua
ton, as popoundedt TO members and IL not, whether he
would be allowed 10 take his seat He declined taking
the oath. and his claim rejected As the debate
characteristic of the mode of proceeding in England and
Interesting in itself, we give the following sketch
In the House Of Commons. the 2lst instant the adj
iouIned debate resumed on the question shat Mr.
Alderman Saomons take his seat as member Tor the
borough OF Greenwich Mr.; Sal1mons, amidst the
greatest confusion, entered the House, and seated himself
between Mr.. Anstey and Mr. Barring Wall The Speaker
repeated the order TO the honorable gentleman to with
draw, which, appears, he refused 10 40
Lord j. Russell, in order to support The Chair moved
that Mr.. Alderman Salomons be ordered to withdraw
IRON the House. lCheers
Mr.. Osborne moved. by way of amendment. ''that
David Salomons esq, having been returned as member
Tor the thorough OF Greenwich and having taken the oath
required by law IN The manner most binding upon his
[Cheersl
On division, the majority against the amendment was
| las
Mr., Ans,ey then moved an adjournment of the debate
| which Lord John Russell opposed, declaring that the
House must decide whether MIR. Salomons should with
draw.
Mr. Hohhouse called on Alderman Salomons to state
| the course he meant To pursue.
| Mr.. Alderman Salonons again entered the House, and
said he had adopted the he had, not from dse-
spec the House, but in defence OF his rights and
privileges, and those OF his constituents who had elected
him. Having said this" he added, whatever the de-
cson OF this House may be, shall willingly abide by it,
provided there be just sufficient force used TO make me
Ieel mat acting under COERCION With these senli-
ents shall not further ntrudc myself upon this House,
except to say this, that | trust-and do hope on the
doubtful of the law, such has been described
you by the eminent lawyers who have addressed you
no severe measures will be adopted against 1e and my
constituents without giving me the faires opportunity OF
dressing this House, and of stating to this House and
the country wha. believe 10 be my rights and those OF
my constituents believe 10 be the duty OF this
House, and what believe this House will never refuse
what couri refuses TO The meanest subject OF the
realm-that OF hearing him before their final decision"
Lord j Russell, whilst praising the temper with which
the honorable gentleman had spoken, regretted that he
could not comply with his request Tor full hearing
The authority Of the House must be supported He was
willing however, TO postpone the consideration OF The
question till 10 morrow.
Alter an energetic speech from Mr. Osborne, the House
divided on The motion for ad tournament:
ses ias adjournment Il ass
Majority lo2
The House then divided on the original motion. that
| Alderman Salomons do withdraw:
| For the motion 23l
| Against il 81
| Majority $50
The Speaker then called upon Mr. Alderman Saomons,
pursuant TO The resolution OF the House, 10 Withdraw.
Mr. Alderman Saiomons still retained his seat.
| The Speaker directed the Sergeant al Arms to move
Mr. Alderman Salomons below tue bar.
The Sergeant-at- Arms having approached the honor
able member for the purpose OF carrying the Speakers
orders into effect,
The honorable gentleman retired below the bar
Mr. B. Osborne asked ii Lord John Russell would di
rect Mr. Saomons TO be prosecuted!
i Lord ]. Russell said that il Mr. Saomons was very
to be he might perhaps md some enc
ha unnit
move tomorrow (his day. resolution exactly similar
10 The resolution 10 which the house agreed last year IN
the of Baron Rohschild-~namey that Mr Salo-
mons entitled 10 sit vote IN The House until he
has TAX ten the oath OF abjuraon in the form appointed
by the House. II Mr. Salomons wished 10 be heard, he
should that he be heard 10 the same way that MIR
| OConneIl was heard.
On the 22l Mr. Ansey again brought forward the case
of Mr. Salomons by nquinng OF the Speaker whethef
the insertion upon the oil the House OF The letter
from the gentleman stating his reasons for refusing to
use the words "on the true faith OF Christian was
sufficient place that reason regularly on record Inc
Speak er replied in the affirmative Lord j. Russell SAID
he thought il but fair to give any gentleman VINO
was OF opinion that Mr.. Saomons had anght 10 s and
vote in the House an opportunity OF expressing tna op
ion The noble lord accordingly moved resolution TO
the effect that Mr. Salomons not having taken the oath
Of abjuraon in the form prescribed BY law was mol en-
titled 10 seat in that house MIR. Behe moved as an
anne ndment that Baron Rolbschild and Mr. Salomons,
having taken the oaths in the manner IN which The
House is bound by law TO administer, are entitled
to take their seats in the House. The Attorney
General argued that the words which had been omitted
BY Mir Salomons formed essential part OF the OATH
and could not be dispensed with except by the authority
4 of an act oil Parliament. Mr.. Evans supported the
amendment and Mr.. Napier the original notion Mt
Aponby OF opinion that the oaths had been legally
taken The House divided for Mr. BethelPs amend
I men II against IT, lis; majority, ~.
i EXHIBITION RETURNS, July 22.-Toal number OF visit
ers, 6o,iol; cash taken, f3,236 2s
| MIR VIM BRows AND THE AMERICAN STEAMSHIPS 1T
has been stated that MIR Brown largely Interested az
an owner. in the American line OF steamships between
l,As. Nnrk A hiH
prejudice against him, Is bat fair TO give his own
statement the subject lind 1t IN his evidence be-
fore the parliamentary committee the mail packet sta
/ ton He Gays: ave not owners OF any steam or
other packets in part in whole, between England and
The United States There are four which come TO our
address, and fifth building These and their machinery
| are insured for about fl25, 600"
STEAM BETWEEN GALWAY AND New YoRK.-The Gal.
wayans seem al last 10 act upon the motto, Heaven
helps Them who help ihemseves." Nothing daunied BY
the late DISAPPOINTMENT consequent upon the sale OF the
North America they have made another effort to have
the capabilities OF Galway as packet station tested. II
was reported Change that they have advertised or
tenders Tor IN the months OF August
September and October next, 10 and from Galway and
New York They To be hrsclass steamers capable
of accommodating $50 passengers and OF course, 10
,onal in speed either the Collins or Cunard line OF steam
efs They might well advertise Tor tenders 10 run a
railway 10 the moon, seeing That such are net
in existence; and fancy that neither OF The compa-
MES present running steamships 10 America IRON this
in every respect to the extensive trade they are now
carrying on.
i SIa JoHS FRAsxLIs's Arctic ExprDIrros.-The
mayor OF Liverpool has received from the Secretary OF the
Admiralty the following reply 10 petition praying that
vessel might be sent search OF Sir John franklin