New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-22

of nation. The country must decide whether an
irresponsible debating society is to be allowed to in
terfere between it and its deliberate purpose and
convictions consitutOnally expressed.
Meetings in favor of the disestablishment of the
Irish Church continue to be held in various pars of
Great Britain
IRISH PETITION FOR RELIGIOUS EQUALITY.
In the House of Commons last evening, the Lord
Mayor of Dublin, in full robes presented petition
of the citizens of Dublin at the bar. PRAYING the
House to support endeayors now making to secure
religious equality in Ireland.
THE LORDS INSULTING THE CoMNoNs-A orRs
TlON OF APOLOGY.
In the House of Commons tonight there was full
attendance of members. A petition praying for the
reJectron OF the amendments to the Irish Church bill
was presented, and received with loud cheers.
Mr.. Milbank, member for the North Riding of
Yorkshire, wanted to know if it was competent for
this House to demand apology from the House of
Peers for language used by their lordshps, nsoent
to the Premier and insulting to the dignity of the
Commons. The Speaker declared that the question
was neither point of order of privilege This
House was not cognizant of what passed in the
House of Lords, and he decided that the question
could not be entertained.
ENTHUSIASM FOR GLADSTONE.
short time after the division against the Gov
Mr.. Gladstone entered the House of Commons His
appearance the signal for a remarkable outburst
of enthusiasm. Cheer after cheer came from the
Liberal side of the House, and the business of the
session was entirely suspended. IL was some min
utes before the excitement subsidized, and the House
resumed it's proceedings.
PRESIDENT GRANTS CUBAN POLICY COMMENDED.
The Star in an editorial to-day, compliments
Gen. Grants steady refusal TO recognize the
Cubans as belligerents This course The Star says
prevents the Spanish Government from accusing
the United States of unfriendly feelings toward
her, however much she may be grieved by filibus-
tering expeditions from American ports.
THE PARTY PROFESSIONS ACT-IRIsH RIOTS.
William Johnston, member for Belfast, complained
of the conduct of the police in the recent ami
versary. He said there had been rigid enforce
ment of the Party Professions act in Ulster while II
had been Systematically violated in the South Of Ire
land The Right Hon. Chichester Fortescue, the
Chief Secretary for Ireland praised the forbearance
and order exhibited on that occasion, through the
precautions taken by the Government. He hoped,
however that the observance of tho 18th Of July
would soon discontinue throughout the land John
Vance, member for Armagh, urged the repeal Of the
Party Professions act.
THE woMENs RIGHTS PETITION.
Charles Wentworth Dixie, member for Chelsea
presented petition signed by 5000 women of Great
Britain, asking for the franchise
BISHOP COLENSO,
In the case of Bishop Colenso of Natal. tho Privy
Council has decided that he has full right to the
Cathedral at Pietermartzburg, and is altogether free
from the interference Of the Cape Town authorities
SHIPWRECK.
Advices have been received here Of the loss Of the
British ship Lord Sidmouth Capt. Weir, which
sailed from Quebec June 5, for Port Glasgow. She
experienced a heavy gale and sprung leak, when
she was abandoned. The crew were all saved, and
were landed at Glasgow yesterday.
THE CASE OF TIE HIGH SHERIFF
DCBLIS, Wednesday, July II, 1862
The High Sheriff of Queens County, who was shot
by roadside assassin will recover from his wounds,
the physicians reporting that his is progressing
favorably. Two persons have been arrested in con-
nection with the affair.