The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-09
THE ENGLISH REFORM Bill.

THE ENGLISH REFORM BILL.
The Parliamentary proceedings the 23d were snua.
portant.
On tbe24th In the House Of Commons, the debate vss
continued the Reform question the House bcing crowd
ed to excess while tho excitement outside was unA
mnished. speeches in opposition to the governments ~
were made by Miner A. Gibson Bernal Osborne, Mr. WAL
pole, Mr. Bright, &c. while 1t was supported by Messrs
Addery, B. Hope and others. Tho debate was further
adjourned.
On the 18th, in the House Of Lords tho Earl Of sa-
borough called attention to the state Of the Indi,,
finances.
The Earl of Derby admitted that the aspect Of India.
finances was very gloomy. He explained che mode hy
which the Governor General proposed to meet the d,ou-
ties, viz: by Eve per cent losn BY slightly inoreasnx
the duty on imports, by stamp duty, and by duty o.
home grown tobacco In addition to these efforts in In
da her Msestys would this session have 70
ask Parliament for power to increase the already NJ
posed loan Of millions to Millions and perhaps
70 twelve mHluns sterling
In the House Of Commons, Mr.. Owen Stanley gave no.
ce that the event Of the Reform bill being rejected On
the second reading, be should resolution that The
measure Of the government having failed to give satsrae-
tion the government longer entitled To the oca
dderce Of the House.
The debate the Reform bill was resumed
Mr.. Cardwell and Lord Palmetston spoke in faysr Of
Lord John Russes resolutions The latter entirely repu-
dated all acous motives, and declared Lord John Ras
sells resolutions must not be regarded a. vote Of en-
sure.
Sir Nortbcote and Mr. whteside defended the govern
ment, when the debate was further adjourned.
The general impression that the Minister'S were sua
of defeat q division Lord John Russels amendment
to the Reform BILL and there various a
to the course they would adopt.
ouu. nur--
to leave for the dissolution Parliament and an
appeal to the people, and calls upon Lord John Russell 10
have his measure ready.
THE LATEST.
LONDON, March GA NJ
The liberal journals OF today declare that Lord Pal
meston's speech has SAVED the Anisy as he proclaimed
that he should vote for the second reading Of Govern
ment Reform bill, well for Lord John Russells reso
luton merely regarding the latter instructions for tho
amendment Of the bill In committee.
The London Daily NeO says, party move tho nts
rest in the debate is at end.
The Star says that Lord Palmersom has cheated he
country ont Of liberal reform measure and completely
turned the tables on Lord John Russell.
The trade returns for February show great activity
The exports 60 614 ooo against f7 900 In the
same month Of last year The Increase is general In III
branches OF trade but chiefly In cotton goods.
The European and American Steam Shipping Compsny
had had meeting and agreed to dissolve and wind %
their affairs.
The steamer Demo had sailed with the cable to connect
Victoria with Tasmania.
The Parliamentary return shows the total public income
for the years lS575S eos O00 and the total OK
pendure f66 Tho net reduction Of tho national
debt In the same period was 90 ,07l ,0O0
The report Of the committee regard to GALWAY harhor
published They consider nature has done ali that is
required 10 make harbor OF refuge but to SUIT t for
packet station they sugges several Of improve
mept, involving an outlay Of fl50 600 To $500 600.
The London Times, in editorialIy reviewing the late
session OF Congress, again attempts TO that EnRsna
has nothing 70 gain by Americanzing her Legislative
system.