The New York herald., 1868-03-13

Debates i'm Parllamcnt-The "Gricvancesn o
Ireland-A Catholic University &C Compliments
to EX-AmerIcan Omcials.
LONDON March I2-Mdnight.
In the House OF Commons tonight Mr.. Gregory
inquired what ground the governments intended to
take in regard to the nse Of mixed juries for the
trial OF foreigners in English courts.
The Attorney General replied that the government
did propose interfere with the decisions Of the
judges on that point.
Lord Stanley made an explanation as to the
present state Of the controversy with Spain con.
cerning the Tornado case. He said the last step
raken by England was to demand the release of
Macpherson.
Earl Mayo, Chief Secretary for Ireland, said he
would submit to the consideration of the House
plan for Irish university the officers OF which
to be named by the Catholics but whose privi-
leges were not confined exclusively to Catholics.
The House then went into committee and resumed
lie debate on the grievances OF Ireland.
Mr.. HOrsman, member for Stroud, said the Minis.
ters had promised reform in Ireland, but their re-
form proved to be only commission Of inquiry
and new university. More than this was needed to
conciliate Ireland He deprecated the creation OF
college, of the character described by the Chief
secretary for Ireland likely to foment sectaran
bitterness and anger. The laity were satisfied with
the present system OF national schools. He declared
chat no ministerial statement had ever caused him
much pain. A great opportunity was lost TO con-
,iliate Ireland, which should longer be ruled by
English laws, customs and preiudices, but according
10 the wishes OF the Irish people.
Mr. Robert Lowe thought there was no good reason
why the different religious sects should not agree
well in ireland as they did elsewhere The existence
of Fenanism was not In point an evidence OF dis
content for there proof that the body Of the
Irish people sympathized with that rebelious spirit,
which was confined TO American agitators. The
trouble was deeper seated 1t was untrue that Ire
rand had been injured by English legislation. Gene
raj assertions only were made about land griev-
ances. hut no facts were presented. He was
opposed 10 the system Of small tenures urged by Mr.
Mil and Others not the highest type OF civilization,
which, if adopted, would be stereotyped od ts.fni
ti,a. He deplored the establishment Of q sectarian
college. Neither the clergy nor the laity wanted it.
The proposition was simply trick Of the govern
ment to gain time The fact was that onetenth Of
all the property in Ireland was public, but was used
for the benefit OF only out Of twelve OF the in
habitants. That was the great evil and II was q
scandalous one.
Mr.. Thomas Hughes made a speech in which he
urged general reform In Ireland.
Mr. Vance in the course OF his remarks argued that
free trade had been very injurious to Ireland.
Mr. Jacob Bright forcibly denounced the anomalies
OF the Irish Church establishment
Mr. Mill deplored the beggary account Of the Irish
policy OF the Ministry. He approved Of the manly
speech OF Mr. Lowe on the Church question
and concluded with an argument showing
that such college as was proposed was impossible.
Mr.. Claiborne Hardy defended the government, CIV
ing a long review Of its Irish policy. He said he
believed the fears were expressed and reasons
given in ls43 yet how many years had the wings
held power since then without taking any action in
regard to the grievances Of Ireland.
At eleven O'Clock tonight the debate still con.
unued and the House will probably hold an unusu-
ally long session.
The British T.eague Of Peace and Liberty proposes
ofrer Mr.. Charles Francis Adams an address pre-
vious TO his departure from this country. The ad-
dress will he presented through Mr.. John Bright.
Mr. Henry W. Lord, who Is about 70 re.
tire from the American Consulate at Man
chester. entertained by the merchants OF tia
city last evening at q farewell dinner. The
principal speech was made by the Mayor OF Man
chester. who expressed his regret at the departure
uf Mr.. Lord. and warmly eulogized his conduct AZ
commercial representative Of the United States II
Manchester.
The official returns OF the Bank OF England show
that the amount of bullion on hand has increased
- 0oc ourIng the week ending to-day.