The New York herald., 1869-03-19
ENGLAND.

The Irish Church-The DisestablEshment Bill
Again Before Parliament--Mr. Disraeps
Speech-The Released Fenians.
LONDON, March IS, 1859.
In the House OF Commons to-day the bill for the
dsestabshment OF the Irish Church came up for its
second reading.
Mr. Disraeli addressed the House. He commenced
by declaring, In the words OF the right honorable
gentleman who introduced the bill, that this ques-
tion was one OF the most gigantic which had ever
been brought before the House, and It's considers
,ion demanded much sef-control and mutual for
bearance. He proceeded to argue that the
connection between the Church and State was
necessary one. The former rendered
the State religions, investing its authority with the
highest sanction. This scheme was likely to destroy
religious freedom and toeraton. 1t was Q complete
violation Of the rights Of private property corporate
and private property being intimately con-
nected. All acts OF spoliation were danger
ous Hitherto they had been followed BY
civil war or something worse. Former con-
nscations had only enriched the land owners.
The strength Of Ireland was In her connection with
England. The majority Of the Irish people were
dscontented. The settlement OF the Church question
would be insufficient to quiet their disbontent The
land question required settlement The details Of
this scheme were complicated and delusive. The
present engagements Of the government with the
holders Of vested interests ought to be paid regu
larry and promptly as dividends These engagements
were compromised. There could be no security
against further spoliation. The proposed grant 70
the Maynooth College was directly oppo sed to the
preamble OF the bill Mr.. ,Disraeh deprecated the
course Of the present government as in antagon-
ism to the former policy Of the whlg
party. whose aim was civil and religious
freedom. In conclusion he expressed the
belief that the bill was most dangerous to the co
try. but he felt that he could depend upon the pru
dence and patriotism Of Parliament He then
moved that the bill be read second time six
months from to-day
Mr.. William H. Gregory member for Galway,
followed In reply. He taunted the last speaker with
his inconsistency, comparing the speech he had just
made with his former declarations that the Irish
Church was o monstrous grievance to Ireland.
Mr.. Gregory, however, did not unreservedly
support the BILL He thought equitable division OF
the church property among the three religious par
ties preferable to the present scheme OF distribution
In the House Of Peers this evening Lord Grey and
Lord Cairns condemned the policy Of the govern
ment in releasing the Fenian convicts.
Earl Granville. Colonial Secretary, explained that
the ovations given by their friends to the released
Fenians were acts OF personal hospitality, not de-
monstratlons Of hostility to the government.
Strike OF the Cotton Spinners Of Preston.
LONDON, March IS, 1859.
The cotton spinners Of Preston have struck on ac-
count OF proposed reduction in their wages.
Weekly Statement Of the Bank Of England.
LONDON, March Is, 1859.
The regular weekly statement OF the Bank OF Eng
land shows that the amount Of bullion in vault has
In ooadc r a. Main Of vo0