The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-01
INDIA.
GREAT BRITAIN.

thing Mter had been received
GREAT BRITAIN.
IN the House Of Commons, on the 10th nit, lord John
Russes bill modify ing Parliamentary oa;hs so ad-
NIT of Jews taking them, debated and read second
time.
On the llth u in the House Of lords Earl Carnarvon
asked when the Intended to introduce into the
House of Commons their new Reform bill
Earl Granville said the bill would be introduced in the
Of the session. but he not prepared TO fix the
date Due notice, however would be given in the House
Of Commons
Earl Grey presented petition from the Fast India Com
pany against any change present in the government Of
India and gave his to the views entertained
by the petitioners.
Earl Granville said the governments only wish 10
place India under the direct control Of the Crownan In
dependent Council would still be retained.
In The House Of Commons Mr.. Bright presented petit
from 5000 citizens Of Birmingham in favor Of Para-
mentsry reform
Lord Palrnerston innaed that Il not contemplated
To appoint Minister oc Justice and that no steps had
been taten for the establishment Of system Of public
prosecution.
bill 20 remove The distinction between joint stock
banks and joint stock companies with reference 10 the
Liability Of partners, read first time.
Hr John Pacsington, 10 a long speech moved that
address be presented her Majesty for commission 10
Inquire into the present state Of popular education in
England and to consider and report the changes, any
are required for the Of sound and cheap ele
mentary instruction 10 all classes. The motion was
agreed 10 sfter some debate.
On the lah ut the proceedings N the House Of Lords
unimportant-
In the House Of Commons Sir Geo. Grey, in response
10 Inquiries said that the evidence offered by the French
government Of the completely Of Mazzni, ledru Roliin
and others in Pianoris attempt the Empcrors lfe
was ln,ucen justify proceedings against those partes
and hat British government had declined 70 Interfere
Lord Psmerston explained that far from Louis Napo
leon having paid the legacy bequeathed by Napoleon the
FIRST 70 Cantlon for attempt 10 assassnate the Duke
OF Wellington, application for had been rejected on
the ground that the tesator must have been In Of
mental alteration when he made the bequcst part OF
the bequest was paid under the Bourbon rsgimS
Lord Pamerston moved for leave 10 bring in his new
India BILL 10 transfer the government Of India from the
India Company 10 The Crown He explained that the bill
proposed was confined 70 changes In The administration
and organization Of the company, which intended
should future be centered In the imperial government
The alterations proposed were 70 be 40 little ~ vss con-
sistent with object the government had in viow
Iy, 10 make the advisers Of the Crown responsible
rr The government Of India. II proposed 10
abolish The Court Of Directors, and In lieu thereof 10
establish council to be mainly composed OF persons
who had been in India, or who knew Indian affairs
wel-he Council 10 consist Of eight persons, 10 90
out in rotation every years. the President Of tho
council would be appointed by the Government; the
power Of the President would extend matters
finance such matters the President would have the
assistance OF four councillors the President would be one
cf the Secretaries Of STATE With stipend accordingly
rHlmerson further explained the provisions Of the mea
sure and urged the House I'D introduction
Mr. T. Barring moved amendment that IL Ia not
nj present expoden egsate for the government Of
India.
The matter was then debated al some length bu, with
ont arriving at any result
The Bank OF England has reticed hs rate OF discount
from three and half tohree aud one eleventh per cent
The movement was anticipated, and it's effect was slight
The rate has not been low for Ave years The applca
lions ct the bank slightly Increased after the reduction
Mcssrs. Cspperton, Tndlay a o., OF Glasgow, have
suspended
shsrehoders Of the Illinois Central Railroad was held on
she lIh ult Mr. Osborne, President Of the company,
was present The appointment Of Mr.. Fisher auditor
who now on visit Of inspection 70 the United stsies
confirmed.
Resolutions we're passed recommending the directors
not 10 into any fresh eng gemens without previous
ly submitting them the shareholders In public meeting
Various explanations were given by Mr.. Osborne rela
i've TO the position Of the company, md received
with satisfaction
Ihelondon Police Department offers a reward or GOO
fcr the apprehension Of Thomas Alsop, who charged as
an accessory 70 the conspiracy against the Emperor Napo
Icons life.