The New York herald., 1869-06-20
General SerranO Created Re-
gent OF Spain.
Second Reading of the Church Bill by
the English Lords.
OPENING OF THE new GREEK CHAMBERS.
ENGLAND.

The House OF Lords did not adjourn til nearly
four O'Clock this morning, owing the efforts made
to press the passage OF the Irish Church bill TO its
second reading. The proceedings, which highly
interesting and important, attracted u great crowd
Of spectators, among whom were the Prince OF Wales
and the Duke OF Cambridge. The benches, lobbes,
galleries and every available space were filled with
people, who remained until the final result.
Lord Hatherley took the 1oor Immediately on the
conclusion OF Lord Wesibury's speech and warmly
supported the bill He said thai whatever were the
shortcomings OF Mr.. Bright and Mr. Gladstone the
want OF clearness was certainly not one OF them.
Last year both OF these gentlemen unfolded the
policy to be pursued He regretted the long delay
In an act OF justice, and asserted that 1t the
right OF the State to Interfere and regulate property
for religious and charitable purposes, when opposed
to the public good, and when 1t could
be better and more usefully appropriated. lie
said that the acts OF Elizabeth clearly In
tended the Church to be that OF the nation He drew
fearful picture OF the manner in which the policy
had been carried out, put he said 1t had entirely
failed although seconded by the bishops and clergy
The attempt to force hostile Church on a people
was the root OF all evils. Ireland exonerated the
clergy Of the present day for completely in these acts
but the odum attached and descended to them. The
present measure was only one TO establish new
epoch IN, the religion OF Ireland-instead OF running
to give the church for the first time fair field and
chance OF cOnciliatng the people. He strongly de-
tended the justice necessity and sound policy OF
BILL He agreed with the idea advanced by some that
1t would he better TO devote part the funds accruing
to education; but as the nation unable to agree
to its use in that way there was no course To be
pursued but that specified IN the bill. The bill was
fully endorsed by the country. In conclusion he ex-
horted the House to calm consideration OF the
great measure, irrespective Of party feelings and
w ta i'm tha ,Ia.
sire to settle the question on fair and impartial
basis.
At midnight Lord Cairns took the foor in opposi-
ton to the bill. He said the subject had been fully
exhausted together with the charges against the
church as being 'badge OF conquest" and mis-
sion tnat had failed. The assistance re-
qured to enforce the penal laws in Ire
land, the denial OF the rule that the
English sovereign Is in possession of the land and
the fact OF Irish parliament sitting London were
greater pauges OF conquest Tao Church proclaimed
Christianity and truth to all who were willing TO re-
ceive; so her mission not failure. With regard
to the penal laws, the Church ought not now to be
blamed them failing to be before her age, han
dred and fifty years ago. The union of Church and
State was the only security for religious freedom
and independence Of thought, and 1t could not be
severed without shocking the Protestantism or the
country to It's very foundation.
After speaking nearly three hours Lord Cairns sat
down amid prolonged cheering from the conservative
benches.
Earl Granville replied to Lord Cairns briefly, and
then at three O'Clock, amid the widest excitement
the House of Lords proceeded to divide on the ques
ton, "Shall the bill be read the second timer" The
result was announced as foows:-
For 179
Majority .:.....Sa
The widest cheering from the liberal benches
greeted the announcement, which were taken up
by the partisans in the Hobbies and the crowds Of
people who we're anxiously awaiting the result out
side the building. The Lords Immediately ad.
journed.
Press Comments on the Irish Church Bill In
the House of Lords.
LONDON June 10, 1869.
The Times to-day in Its article the passage Of
the Irish Church bill TO Its second reading says that
the bill has passed by large majority and peace
able termination Of the session Is now assured. The
great tri umph is not 80 much q triumph for the
Ministers 1t is for the power OF public opinion ana
the machi inery OF the constitution. Looking back
into the history Of this question: IL Is impossible not
to be impressed with the fact that England 49, above
oil things well governed. The scandal will now DO
removed that in q mistaken policy, upheld by
the whole people and endured through the Ian.
science OF the people at length aroused and the
fabric Instantly fell.
The Post says that the great debate must increase
the peoples estimation Of the House OF Peers. Their
judgment furnishes additional proof OF the utility OF
the Upper House. The second reading is but pre-.
1iminary to moulding the bill into form better to
satisfy the nation.
An analysis OF the vote In the House OF LORDS last
night shows that the Archbishop OF Dublin and or.
teen bishops voted against the second reading the
Bishop OF St. Davd's In favor and the other prelstes
abstained from voting.
New Commercial Treaty with Frnnce-Rcsis.
nation Of the spanish Envoy -Oranse De-
Observation-Disclosures Ut the Great East.
eru for Brest.
LONDON, June 10, 1869.
In the House OF Commons last evening motion
was maze to 20 into committee on O new operative
commercial treaty with France, the present treaty
expiring before tue next session. Mr.. Bright op-
posed the proposition In q strong speech, and was
followed by others pro. and con. At length the
House divided, with the following result
Against .s......................... l6S
Majority against ............................. H
Tassara the spanish Envoy Extraordinary and
Minister Plenipotentiary to England has resigned
An immense orange demonstration occurred at
E.nisknien. Ireland yesterday. great procession,
massc banners speeches, toasts. &c., were the pro-
minent features of the occasion. IL Is estimated
that 10000 people we're present.
The steamship Great Eastern has ieft Portland for
Qrest Fraucc whsor~ .n. .oo, On her sahie