The Penny Bee-Hive. — 1870-03-12 (London, England)

THITESDA.y. f Ml'• Bernal Osborne took the oath and his seat ?.r Waterford. He was introduced by Mr. W. 4:13: Gregory and Mr. Bagwell. and was loudly elffered by both sides of the House. Cr-r• 1.)2c0n gave notice that on the motion for Becona reading of the Education Bill, he  should move as an amendment that no measure will afford a permanent and satisfactory settlement of the subject, which leaves the question of religious education in rate supported sch ools to be determined by local boards or local authorities.  Mr. Bruce, in reply to Mr. Hardcastle, said that the Government Bill for the amendment of the game laws would only apply to Scotland, but there was no reason why the main provisions of the Bill should not be incorporated in the measure proposed by the hon. member for Rochester, if that hon. member felt at liberty to do so.  Sir'J. C. Lawrence, in reply to Viscount Enfield, said it was correct that the joint Committee for freeing Kew-bridge and other bridges from toll, had selected Kingstonbridge as the first to be freed from toll, but the other bridges would be relieved as soon as possible. Mr. Lowe, in answer to Mr. J. B. Smith, said it was contemplated at no distant date to remove the Mint from its present site on Tower Hill.  Mr. Bruce, replying to Mr. Hibbert, said that he did not intend to bring in a Bill this session. to alter and amend the law of murder. Mr. Bruce, in reply to Mr. Jacob Bright, said that under the Contagious Diseases Act of 1866 a woman refusing to submit herself to periodical examination was liable to be imprisoned for the first offence for fourteen days, and for a second for three months. It was true that a woman named Elizabeth Holt had been committed to Maidstone Gaol for such an offence. She had, however, previously submitted herself for examination on fourteen occasions.  Mr. Gladstone, in answer to Sir John Pakinzton, said he hoped to be able to bring in two Bills in the course of next week, one relating to the succession, and the other to the transfer of land in the United Kingdom. Colonel Wilson-Patten resumed the debate on the Irish Land Bill, and said that he intended to supportsthe Government on the second reading. He bereved that the Government would neyer have propouaded such a measure were it not for the very extraordinary circumstances in which they were placed. It contained provisions contrary to all recognised principles with regard to the holding of landed property; it was opposed to the principle of freedom of contract; and if it did not directly interfere with the rights of property., it bordered very closely upon it. All these things, however, seemed to be justified by the critical position in which the Government found themselves. The defects of the measure could be remedied in committee, and he hoped every member of the House would unite with the Government in effecting a satisfactory and final settlement of the much-vexed question. We hear that both sides of the House are desirous that the debate on the second reading should close this evening. If the mover and seconder of the amendment persevere in their intention to divide, the minority will probably consist of not more than eleven members.  TEMPERANCE MEETING AT Bi e learn by telegiaph that a crowded meeting of the supporters of the United liinzdom Alliance was held in the Town ilall on Tuesday night, the Mayor presiding, Mr. Partridge prop2sed, and the Rev. Jabez Barns seconded. a resolution, which was supported by- Sir Wilfrid Lawson, declaring in favour of suppression of the liquor traffic. It was carried almost unanimeusly. Canon O'Sullivan, a Roman Catholic priest, moved, and the Rear. Mr. M'Fie, a Nonconormist minister, seconded, a resolution to the effect that the Government measure to be introduced on Friday next will not be satisfactory unless it gives people power to suppress the traffic in their several districts. This was carried with acclamation, and a petition to Parliament in Accordance with the Alliance views was adopted.