New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-08
GREAT BRITAIN.

In the House Of Commons on June 25, the Oath
uewish Disabilties bill was taken up for third
yeadiDg. The Marquis of BandfoId moved that the
bill be read that day Elk months; but after some fee
BILE opposition from portion of the Roman Catholics
and others, il was ordered TO third reading, and
passed by vote of 29 TO l68 The bill now goes 70
the House Of Lords, and presumption is abroad that
there has been sui :ent modification in the views of
come of the Peers to render il probable that the
measpre may pass that body.
Mr. Low announced that the projected bill to abol-
ish the passing tolls" on shipping would not be
brought forward during the present session OF Par
hanent.
Other Parliamentary proceedings were devoid Of in
terest.
The work Of shipping the Submarine Telegraph
cable on board the frigate Niagara was expected to
commence about June 90. The American Chamber
and the officers of the Niagara TO dinner The inv-
tstion had been accepted but pending the expected
arrival Of the United States steamer Susquehanna in
the hersey, day had been fixed for the banquet
At q Cabinet Council, the title of Prince COnsort
had been conferred upon Prince Albert, thereby
making him legally, as he actually, member
Of the British royal family, and assuring him of high
and definite position abroad, but without giving him
any authority at home.
The new cotton supply movement was attracting
The attention Of the LoUdon press. The Times calls
maJsfactmers to carry out their project in India
The annual commemorative" of the Oxford Uni
versites took place on the oath of june and among
others who introduced for degrees, was Dir. Dali
graduates is said TO have been somewhat equivocal
ss il the body doubted the friendly disposition OF
president Buchanan, and disliked what they con-
strued into approval of Pro- Slavery Adminlstra-
"tioD."
The Educational Conference adjourned after three
days session. having listened 30 large number OF ss
says and adopted long series of resolutions boxing
70 the advancement Of education.
The London Star says that there is at length
prospect of some public movement being attempted in
favor Of Parliamentary Reform considerable mum.
Der Of leading Reformers having held a meeting and
taken the preliminary steps to bring the matter before
tbe public.
Advices from Gibraltar to the 10th June report the
arrival there Of the American bark Nevada, having
on board large gun presented by the City OF Boston
70 Sardinia for the fortress Of Alessandra being the
fret Of one hundred guns to be raised by public SUBJ
scriptinn in different cities of America.
The distribution of the Victoria Cross or Order OF
Valor to those who distinguished Themselves in the
late war took place in Hyde Park on the 18th OF
june The Queen handed the cross to each individ-
nal entitled TO receive il, adding few words OF COM
plment
The n ili.ary display was small, being confined to
about COO men, comprising the crack regiments OF
the Crimea In the temporary stands which had been
run up there were 10000 spectators, while the
ground was covered with dense mass of people who
displayed considerable amount OF enthusiasm