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    position: absolute;
    top: 2px;
    left: 3px;
    width: 2.4rem;
    height: 2.4rem;
  }

  .wayback-search-1 .search-field.wayback-search .fill-color.wayback-search {
    fill: #999;
  }

  @media (min-width: 890px) {
    .wayback-search-1 form.wayback-search {
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .wayback-search-1 p.wayback-search {
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .wayback-search-1 img.wayback-search {
      margin: 0;
    }

    .wayback-search-1 fieldset.wayback-search {
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-size: 0;
    }

    .wayback-search-1 fieldset.wayback-search a.wayback-search,
    .wayback-search-1 .search-field.wayback-search {
      display: inline-block;
      width: 50%;
      vertical-align: middle;
    }

    .wayback-search-1 fieldset.wayback-search a.wayback-search {
      text-align: center;
    }

    .wayback-search-1 .search-field.wayback-search svg.wayback-search {
      width: 2.8rem;
      height: 2.8rem;
    }

    .wayback-search-1 .search-field.wayback-search .fill-color.wayback-search {
      fill: #333;
    }

  }

  .wayback-search-1 p.wayback-search {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .wayback-search-1 fieldset.wayback-search {
    padding: .5rem;
    border-radius: 5px;
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .wayback-search-1 input.wayback-search {
    padding-left: 3rem;
    margin-top: .3rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    border-color: #bca38e;
    background: #fff;
  }

  .wayback-search-1 input.wayback-search::placeholder,
  .wayback-search-1 input.wayback-search::-webkit-input-placeholder {
    color: #8e8e8e;
  }

  .wayback-search-1 .search-field.wayback-search svg.wayback-search {
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }

  @media (min-width: 890px) {

    .wayback-search-1 fieldset.wayback-search a.wayback-search,
    .wayback-search-1 .search-field.wayback-search {
      display: block;
      width: auto;
    }

    .wayback-search-1 fieldset.wayback-search a.wayback-search {
      margin: 0 1.5rem;
    }

  }
</style><!-- Shady DOM styles for save-page-form -->
<style scope="save-page-form-1">
  .save-page-form-1 div.save-page-form {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    grid-column-gap: .8rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
  }

  .save-page-form-1 input.save-page-form[type="text"] {
    width: 100%;
    height: 3rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    border: 1px solid #999;
    border-radius: .5rem;
    color: #222;
    font-size: inherit;
  }

  .save-page-form-1 input.save-page-form[type="submit"] {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
    padding: .4rem .8rem;
    font: normal 1.3rem 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #222;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .save-page-form-1 .error.save-page-form {
    display: none;
    margin-top: .5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #ffcd27;
  }

  .save-page-form-1 .visible.save-page-form {
    display: block;
  }

  @media (min-width: 890px) {
    .save-page-form-1 h3.save-page-form {
      margin-top: 0;
      font: normal 100 1.6rem 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    }

  }
</style><!-- Shady DOM styles for wayback-slider -->
<style scope="wayback-slider-1">
  .wayback-slider-1 h4.wayback-slider {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .wayback-slider-1 a.wayback-slider {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #fff;
  }

  .wayback-slider-1 ul.wayback-slider {
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
  }

  .wayback-slider-1 li.wayback-slider+li.wayback-slider {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  @media (min-width: 890px) {
    .wayback-slider-1 h4.wayback-slider {
      margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
      font-weight: 100;
    }

    .wayback-slider-1 ul.wayback-slider {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .wayback-slider-1 li.wayback-slider {
      padding-bottom: .5rem;
    }

    .wayback-slider-1 li.wayback-slider+li.wayback-slider {
      padding-top: 0;
    }

    .wayback-slider-1 li.wayback-slider a.wayback-slider {
      display: block;
      overflow: hidden;
      white-space: nowrap;
      text-overflow: ellipsis;
    }

  }

  @media (min-width: 890px) {
    .wayback-slider-1 {
      display: block;
      grid-column: 1 / 4;
      padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .wayback-slider-1 h4.wayback-slider {
      margin-top: 0;
      font: normal 100 1.6rem 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
    }

    .wayback-slider-1 .grid.wayback-slider {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: minmax(auto, 260px) 1fr minmax(auto, 260px);

      grid-column-gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .wayback-slider-1 .link-lists.wayback-slider {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: calc(50% - 1.25rem) calc(50% - 1.25rem);
      grid-column-gap: 2.5rem;
    }

  }
</style><!-- Shady DOM styles for more-slider -->
<style scope="more-slider-1">
  .more-slider-1 ul.more-slider {
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1rem 0 0 0;
    list-style: none;
  }

  .more-slider-1 a.more-slider {
    display: block;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #fff;
  }
</style><!-- Shady DOM styles for media-subnav -->
<style scope="media-subnav-1">
  .media-subnav-1 h4.media-subnav {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .media-subnav-1 a.media-subnav {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #fff;
  }

  .media-subnav-1 ul.media-subnav {
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
  }

  .media-subnav-1 li.media-subnav+li.media-subnav {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  @media (min-width: 890px) {
    .media-subnav-1 h4.media-subnav {
      margin: 0 0 1rem 0;
      font-weight: 100;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 ul.media-subnav {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 li.media-subnav {
      padding-bottom: .5rem;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 li.media-subnav+li.media-subnav {
      padding-top: 0;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 li.media-subnav a.media-subnav {
      display: block;
      overflow: hidden;
      white-space: nowrap;
      text-overflow: ellipsis;
    }

  }

  .media-subnav-1 img.media-subnav {
    display: block;
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
    border-radius: 45px;
  }

  .media-subnav-1 h3.media-subnav {
    margin-top: 0;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .media-subnav-1 .icon-links.media-subnav {
    display: -webkit-box;
    display: -ms-flexbox;
    display: flex;
    -webkit-box-pack: space-evenly;
    -ms-flex-pack: space-evenly;
    justify-content: space-evenly;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .media-subnav-1 .icon-links.media-subnav a.media-subnav {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 12rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-align: center;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }

  .media-subnav-1 .icon-links.media-subnav a.media-subnav+a.media-subnav {
    margin-left: 2rem;
  }

  .media-subnav-1 .featured.media-subnav h4.media-subnav {
    display: none;
  }

  @media (min-width: 890px) {
    .media-subnav-1 {
      display: -ms-grid;
      display: grid;
      -ms-grid-columns: 40% 20% 40%;
      grid-template-columns: 40% 20% 40%;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .wayback-search.media-subnav {
      -ms-grid-column: 1;
      -ms-grid-column-span: 3;
      grid-column: 1 / 4;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 h3.media-subnav {
      display: none;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .icon-links.media-subnav {
      -ms-grid-column: 1;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .icon-links.media-subnav a.media-subnav {
      padding-top: 3.5rem;
      max-width: 16rem;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .links.media-subnav {
      padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .featured.media-subnav {
      -ms-grid-column: 2;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .featured.media-subnav h4.media-subnav {
      display: block;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav {
      -ms-grid-column: 3;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav {
      display: -ms-grid;
      display: grid;
      -ms-grid-columns: 50% 3rem 50%;
      grid-template-columns: 50% 50%;
      -ms-grid-rows: (auto)[7];
      grid-template-rows: repeat(7, auto);
      grid-column-gap: 3rem;
      grid-auto-flow: column;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav>*.media-subnav:nth-child(1) {
      -ms-grid-row: 1;
      -ms-grid-column: 1;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav>*.media-subnav:nth-child(2) {
      -ms-grid-row: 2;
      -ms-grid-column: 1;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav>*.media-subnav:nth-child(3) {
      -ms-grid-row: 3;
      -ms-grid-column: 1;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav>*.media-subnav:nth-child(4) {
      -ms-grid-row: 4;
      -ms-grid-column: 1;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav>*.media-subnav:nth-child(5) {
      -ms-grid-row: 5;
      -ms-grid-column: 1;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav>*.media-subnav:nth-child(6) {
      -ms-grid-row: 6;
      -ms-grid-column: 1;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav>*.media-subnav:nth-child(7) {
      -ms-grid-row: 7;
      -ms-grid-column: 1;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav>*.media-subnav:nth-child(8) {
      -ms-grid-row: 1;
      -ms-grid-column: 3;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav>*.media-subnav:nth-child(9) {
      -ms-grid-row: 2;
      -ms-grid-column: 3;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav>*.media-subnav:nth-child(10) {
      -ms-grid-row: 3;
      -ms-grid-column: 3;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav>*.media-subnav:nth-child(11) {
      -ms-grid-row: 4;
      -ms-grid-column: 3;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav>*.media-subnav:nth-child(12) {
      -ms-grid-row: 5;
      -ms-grid-column: 3;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav>*.media-subnav:nth-child(13) {
      -ms-grid-row: 6;
      -ms-grid-column: 3;
    }

    .media-subnav-1 .top.media-subnav ul.media-subnav>*.media-subnav:nth-child(14) {
      -ms-grid-row: 7;
      -ms-grid-column: 3;
    }

  }
</style><!-- Shady DOM styles for media-slider -->
<style scope="media-slider-1">
  .media-slider-1 .media-slider-container.media-slider {
    position: relative;
  }

  .media-slider-1 .overflow-clip.media-slider {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 3rem;
    right: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: height 0.2s ease;
  }

  .media-slider-1 .information-menu.media-slider {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    left: 0;
    padding: 0;
    height: 31.9rem;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    background: #333;
  }

  .media-slider-1 .open.media-slider {
    display: block;
  }

  .media-slider-1 .hidden.media-slider {
    display: none;
  }

  .media-slider-1 .info-box.media-slider {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  @media (max-width: 889px) {
    .media-slider-1 .overflow-clip.open.media-slider {
      display: block;
      height: 35.8rem;
      left: 4rem;
      top: 0;
    }

  }

  @media (min-width: 890px) {
    .media-slider-1 .overflow-clip.media-slider {
      display: block;
    }

    .media-slider-1 .information-menu.media-slider {
      left: 0;
      z-index: 3;
      height: auto;
      min-height: 21rem;
      background: #474747;
      transform: translate(0, -100%);
      transition: transform 0.2s ease;
    }

    .media-slider-1 .overflow-clip.open.media-slider {
      height: 22rem;
    }

    .media-slider-1 .information-menu.open.media-slider {
      transform: translate(0, 0);
    }

    .media-slider-1 .info-box.media-slider {
      max-width: 100rem;
      padding: 1.5rem 0;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

  }
</style><!-- Shady DOM styles for desktop-subnav -->
<style scope="desktop-subnav-1">
  .desktop-subnav-1 ul.desktop-subnav {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: .8rem 0;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    background: #333;
  }

  .desktop-subnav-1 li.desktop-subnav {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0 15px;
  }

  .desktop-subnav-1 a.desktop-subnav {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #aaa;
  }

  .desktop-subnav-1 a.desktop-subnav:hover,
  .desktop-subnav-1 a.desktop-subnav:active,
  .desktop-subnav-1 a.desktop-subnav:focus {
    color: #fff;
  }

  .desktop-subnav-1 .donate.desktop-subnav svg.desktop-subnav {
    width: 1.6rem;
    height: 1.6rem;
    vertical-align: top;
    fill: #f00;
  }
</style><!-- Shady DOM styles for signed-out-dropdown -->
<style scope="signed-out-dropdown-1">
  .signed-out-dropdown-1 .nav-container.signed-out-dropdown {
    position: relative;
  }

  .signed-out-dropdown-1 nav.signed-out-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 4;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    background-color: #333;
    transition-property: top;
    transition-duration: 0.2s;
    transition-timing-function: ease;
  }

  .signed-out-dropdown-1 .initial.signed-out-dropdown,
  .signed-out-dropdown-1 .closed.signed-out-dropdown {
    top: -1500px;
  }

  .signed-out-dropdown-1 .closed.signed-out-dropdown {
    transition-duration: 0.5s;
  }

  .signed-out-dropdown-1 .open.signed-out-dropdown {
    max-width: 100vw;
    overflow: auto;
  }

  .signed-out-dropdown-1 h3.signed-out-dropdown {
    padding: 0.6rem 2rem;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: inherit;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }

  .signed-out-dropdown-1 ul.signed-out-dropdown {
    padding: 0.4rem 0 0.7rem 0;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;

    max-height: calc(100vh - 7.2rem + 1px);
    overflow: auto;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .signed-out-dropdown-1 .divider.signed-out-dropdown {
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #666;
  }

  .signed-out-dropdown-1 a.signed-out-dropdown,
  .signed-out-dropdown-1 .info-item.signed-out-dropdown {
    display: block;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
  }

  .signed-out-dropdown-1 .info-item.signed-out-dropdown {
    font-size: 0.8em;
    color: #a0a0a0;
  }

  .signed-out-dropdown-1 .callout.signed-out-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    margin-left: 10px;
    padding: 0 5px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: #fee257;
    color: #2c2c2c;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: bold;
  }

  .signed-out-dropdown-1 a.mobile-upload.signed-out-dropdown {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: left;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .signed-out-dropdown-1 a.mobile-upload.signed-out-dropdown svg.signed-out-dropdown {
    fill: #fff;
    margin-right: 1rem;
    height: 1.4rem;
    width: 1.4rem;
  }

  @media (min-width: 890px) {
    .signed-out-dropdown-1 nav.signed-out-dropdown {
      display: flex;
      overflow: visible;
      top: 0;
      left: auto;
      z-index: 5;
      transition: opacity 0.2s ease-in-out;
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      border-radius: 2px;
      background: #fff;
      box-shadow: 0 1px 2px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }

    .signed-out-dropdown-1 nav.signed-out-dropdown:after {
      position: absolute;
      right: 7px;
      top: -7px;
      width: 12px;
      height: 7px;
      box-sizing: border-box;
      color: #fff;
      content: '';
      border-bottom: 7px solid currentColor;
      border-left: 6px solid transparent;
      border-right: 6px solid transparent;
    }

    .signed-out-dropdown-1 h3.signed-out-dropdown {
      display: none;
    }

    .signed-out-dropdown-1 ul.signed-out-dropdown {
      max-height: calc(100vh - 8.5rem + 1px);
    }

    .signed-out-dropdown-1 .divider.signed-out-dropdown {
      border-bottom-color: #666;
    }

    .signed-out-dropdown-1 a.signed-out-dropdown {
      padding: 0.5rem 2rem;
      color: #333;
      transition: background 0.1s ease-out, color 0.1s ease-out;
    }

    .signed-out-dropdown-1 .info-item.signed-out-dropdown {
      padding: 0.5rem 2rem;
      font-size: 0.8em;
      color: #6f6f6f;
    }

    .signed-out-dropdown-1 a.signed-out-dropdown:hover,
    .signed-out-dropdown-1 a.signed-out-dropdown:active,
    .signed-out-dropdown-1 a.signed-out-dropdown:focus {
      color: #fff;
      background: #4b64ff;
      outline: none;
    }

    .signed-out-dropdown-1 .initial.signed-out-dropdown,
    .signed-out-dropdown-1 .closed.signed-out-dropdown {
      opacity: 0;
      transition-duration: 0.2s;
    }

    .signed-out-dropdown-1 .open.signed-out-dropdown {
      opacity: 1;
      overflow: visible;
    }

    .signed-out-dropdown-1 a.mobile-upload.signed-out-dropdown {
      display: none;
    }

  }

  @media (min-width: 890px) {

    .signed-out-dropdown-1 .initial.signed-out-dropdown,
    .signed-out-dropdown-1 .closed.signed-out-dropdown,
    .signed-out-dropdown-1 .open.signed-out-dropdown {
      right: 18.5rem;
    }

  }

  @media (min-width: 990px) {

    .signed-out-dropdown-1 .initial.signed-out-dropdown,
    .signed-out-dropdown-1 .closed.signed-out-dropdown,
    .signed-out-dropdown-1 .open.signed-out-dropdown {
      right: 26rem;
    }

  }
</style><!-- Shady DOM styles for ia-topnav -->
<style scope="ia-topnav-1">
  .ia-topnav-1 {
    ;

    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  }

  .ia-topnav-1 primary-nav.ia-topnav:focus {
    outline: none !important;
  }

  .ia-topnav-1 #close-layer.ia-topnav {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 3;
  }

  .ia-topnav-1 #close-layer.visible.ia-topnav {
    display: block;
  }

  .ia-topnav-1 .topnav.ia-topnav {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
  }

  @media (max-width: 889px) {
    .ia-topnav-1 desktop-subnav.ia-topnav {
      display: none;
    }

  }
</style>
<style>
  body {
    transition: opacity ease-in 0.2s;
  }

  body[unresolved] {
    opacity: 0;
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
  }
</style>








<ia-topnav locallinks="true" waybackpagesarchived="1 trillion" class="x-scope ia-topnav-1"><!---->
  <div class="topnav style-scope ia-topnav">
    <primary-nav class="style-scope ia-topnav x-scope primary-nav-1"><!---->
      <nav class="style-scope primary-nav">
        <button class="hamburger style-scope primary-nav" title="Open main menu"
          data-event-click-tracking="TopNav|NavHamburger">
          <icon-hamburger class="style-scope primary-nav x-scope icon-hamburger-1"><!---->
            <svg viewBox="0 0 40 40" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" aria-labelledby="hamburgerTitleID hamburgerDescID"
              class="style-scope icon-hamburger">
              <title id="hamburgerTitleID" class="style-scope icon-hamburger">Hamburger icon</title>
              <desc id="hamburgerDescID" class="style-scope icon-hamburger">An icon used to represent a menu that can be
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JOURNALS 


OF THE 





























HOUSE OF COMMONS. 
























JOURNALS 


( j wy 9 / 
OF THE . 








HOUSE OF COMMONS. 





From FEsRvuARY the 8th, 1870, 


In the Tuirty-tTH1rp Year of the Reign of 


QUEEN VICTORIA, 
To Aveust the 10th, 1870, 


In the Tu1rty-rourtu Year of the Reign of 


QUEEN VICTORIA. 


i 


SESSION 1870. 


i 

















Printed by Order of The House of Commons, 


BY HENRY HANSARD, PRINTER TO THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. 














Von. 125. 




















JOURNALS 


OF THE 


HOUSE OF COMMONS. 











VOL. 125. 





By The QUEEN. 


A PROCLAMATION. 






VICTORIA R. 


HEREAS Our Parliament stands prorogued to the Twenty-eighth day of 
October instant: We, by and with the Advice of Our Privy Council, hereby issue 

Our Royal Proclamation, and publish and declare that the said Parliament be further 
prorogued to Z'hursday the Twenty-third day of December next. 








Given at Our Court at Balmoral, this Seventh day of October, in the Year of our 
Lord One thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine, and in the Thirty-third Year 
of Our Reign. 







GOD save The QUEEN. 









By The QUEEN. 






















A PROCLAMATION. 
VICTORIA R. 
HEREAS Our Parliament stands prorogued to the Twenty-third day of 
December next: We, by and with the Advice of Our Privy Council, hereby issue 


Our Royal Proclamation, and publish and declare that the said Parliament be further 
prorogued to Monday the Tenth day of January next. 


Given at Our Court at Windsor, this Eleventh day of November, in the Year of our 
Lord One thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine, and in the Thirty-third Year 
of Our Reign. 


GOD save The QUEEN. 





By The QUEEN. 


A PROCLAMATION. 
VICTORIA R. 


HEREAS Our Parliament stands prorogued to Monday the Tenth day of January 
next: We, by and with the Advice of Our Privy Council, hereby issue Our Royal 
Proclamation, and publish and declare that the said Parliament be further prorogued to 
Tuesday the Eighth day of February next; And We do hereby further, with the Advice 
aforesaid, declare Our Royal Will and Pleasure that the said Parliament shall, on the 
said Tuesday the Eighth day of February next, assemble and be holden for the despatch 
of divers urgent and important Affairs: And the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and the 
Knights, Citizens, and Burgesses, and the Commissioners for Shires and Burghs of the 
House of Commons, are hereby required and confmanded to give their attendance accord- 
ingly, at Westminster, on the said Tuesday the Eighth day of February next. 


Given at Our Court at Windsor, this Eleventh day of December, in the Year of our 


Lord One thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine, and in the Thirty-third Year 
of Our Reign. 


GOD save The QUEEN. 






Writ 
in th 





Message to 
attend the 

Lords Com- 
missioners. 


Writs issued 


J O U R 


OF 


HOUSE OF 


NALS 


THE 


COMMONS. 





Session 


1870. 











Tuesday, 8th February, 1870. 
PRAYERS at half an hour after One of the clock. 
A MESSAGE was delivered by Colonel 


Clifford, Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod: 
Mr. Speaker, 

The Lords, authorised by virtue of Her Ma- 

jesty’s Commission, desire the immediate attend- 


ance of this Honourable House in the House of 
Peers, to hear the Commission read. 


Accordingly Mr. Speaker, with the House, 
went up to the House of Peers:—And having 
returned ; 

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair at a quarter of 


in the Recess. an hour before Four of the clock ; and acquainted 





the House, That, in pursuance of the directions of 
the Acts passed in the'24th year of the reign of his 
Majesty King George the Third, c. 26, and in the 
21st and 22nd years of the reign of Her Majesty 
Queen Victoria, c. 110, and in the 26th year of 
the reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, c. 20, 
he had issued Warrants to the Clerk of the Crown, 
to make out new Writs for the Election of Mem- 
bers to serve in this present Parliament, 

For the Eastern Division of the County of 
Chester, in the room of Edward Christopher 
Egerton, Esquire, deceased : 

For the Borough of the Tower Hamlets, in 
the room of Acton Smee Ayrton, Esquire, 
who has accepted the Office of First Com- 
missioner of Her Majesty’s Works and 
Public Buildings : 

For the Town and Port of Hastings, in the 
room of Frederick North, Esquire, deceased : 

For the Borough of Whitby, in the room of 
William Henry Gladstone, Esquire, who 
has accepted the Office of one of the Com- 
missioners for executing the Offices of Trea- 
surer of the Exchequer of Great Britain, 
and Lord High Treasurer of Ireland: 

For the Universities of Glasgow and Aber- 
deen, in the room of the Right Honourable 
James Moncrieff, who has accepted the Office 
of Her Majesty’s Lord Justice Clerk in 
Scotland : 

For the City of Chester, in the room of Hugh 
Lupus Grosvenor, commonly called Earl 
Grosvenor, now Marquis of Westminster, 
called up to the House of Peers: 

VoL. 125. 





For the Borough of King’s Lynn, in the room 
of Edward Henry Stanley, commonly called 
Lord Stanley, now Earl of Derby, called up 
to the House of Peers: 

For the County of Merioneth, in the room of 
David Williams, Esquire, deceased : 

And also Warrants to the Clerk of the Crown 
in Jreland, to make out new Writs for the Election 
of Members to serve in this present Parliament, 

For the City of Waterford, in the room of 
John Aloysius Blake, Esquire, who has ac- 
cepted the Office of one of the Inspectors 
of Irish Fisheries : 

For the County of Tipperary, in the room of 
Charles Moore, Esquire, deceased : 

For Queen’s County, in the room of the Right 
Honourable John Wilson Fitzpatrick, now 
Baron Castletown, called up to the House 
of Peers: 

For the County of Longford, in the room of 
Colonel Fulke Southwell Greville Nugent, 
now Baron Greville, called up to the Hous 
of Peers: And, 

For the Borough of Mallow, in the room of 
the Right Honourable Edward Sullivan, 
who has accepted the Office of Her Ma- 
jesty’s Master of the Rolls in Jreland. 


Mr. Speaker informed the House, that he had Controverted 





received from Mr. Baron Hughes, one of the Judges Elections. 


selected, pursuant to the Parliamentary Elections 

Act, 1868, for the trial of Election Petitions, a 

Certificate and Report relating to the Election 
For the Borough of Waterford. 


And the same were read, as follow :— 


Parliamentary Elections Act, 1868. 

In the matter of an Election Petition for the 
Borough of Waterford, between John Slattery 
and Daniel Carrigan, Petitioners; and Sir Henry 
Winston Barron, Baronet, Respondent. 

I do hereby certify to the Right Honourable 
the Speaker, that the Election Petition above- 
mentioned was tried before me at Waterford on 
the 20th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, 
29th, and 31st of January 1870; and that on the 
conclusion of the said trial, I did, on the said 31st 
of January, determine that the said Sir Henry 
Winston yb was not duly elected or returned 
to serve in Parliament as Member for the said 
Borough of Waterford, and that the said Election 

B2 was 


Waterford 


Borough 


Election, 








Dublin Uni- 
versity Writ. 


Commercial 
Reports. 


Consular Es- 
tablishments. 





4, 8th February. 


was void, and that the said Sir Henry Winston 
Barron was, by his agents, guilty of bribery at 
the said Election. That no corrupt practice was 
proved to have been committed at the said Elec- 
tion by or with the knowledge of either of the 
candidates; and I further determined that Ralph 
Osborne, for whom the seat was claimed by the 
said Petition, was not duly elected as Member for 
the said Borough, as he had not a majority of votes 
at the said Election. And I certify that the voters 
who received bribes for voting at the said Election 
were John Guule, Michael Rea, James De la Poer 
Porter, and John Tynan; and that the persons who 
were guilty of corrupt practices at the said Elec- 
tion were Wathaniel Allen, Robert Clampitt, Ri- 
chard Free, Patrick Delany, William Corcoran, and 
Patrick Anthony Power. And whereas charges 
were made in the said Petition of corrupt practices 
having been committed at the said Election, I have 
to report, that it did not appear.upon the evidence, 
nor is there reason to believe, that corrupt prac- 
tices extensively prevailed at the said Election. 

Given under my hand, at Dublin, the 2nd day 
of February 1870. 

Henry George Hughes, 


A Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland, 
and one of the Judges for the time 
being on the Rota for the Trial of 
Election Petitions in Jreland, pur- 
suant to the Parliamentary Elections 
Act, 1868. 


To the Right Honourable The Speaker. 


And the said Certificate and Report were or- 
dered to be entered in the Journals of this House. 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his Warrant 
to the Clerk of the Crown in Ireland, to make out 
a new Writ for the electing of a Burgess to serve 
in this present Parliament for the College of the 
Holy Trinity of Dublin, in the room of Anthony 
Lefroy, Esquire, who, since his Election for the 
said College, hath accepted the Office of Steward 
or Bailiff of Her Majesty’s Manor of Northstead, 
in the County of York. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 

mand,—No. 1.—1870. Copy of Commercial Re- 
orts received at the Foreign Office from Her 

Majesty's Consuls in 1869. 

Mr. Otway also presented,—Return to an Ad- 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 22nd day of July, in 
the last Session of Parliament, for Returns ofthe Bess 
exacted at each Consular Establishment in Europe, 
Turkey in Asia, Egypt, China, Japan, and the 
United States, during the Ten years ending the 31st 
day of December 1868, distinguishing the Amounts 
accounted for to Her Majesty’s Government from 
those retained by the Consular Agent as part of 
his Remuneration: Of the Number of Persons 
enrolled as British Subjects on the Consular Regis- 
ters in Europe, Turkeyin Asia, Egypt, China, Japan, 
and the United States (where such Registers are 
kept) for each of the Ten years ending the 31st 
day of December 1868:—--Of the Number of 
Civil and Criminal Plaints heard in each of Her 
Majesty’s Consular Courts in Europe, Turkey in 
Asia, l:gypt, China, Japan, and the United States, 
and of the Number of Appeals heard before the 
Courts of Consuls General for the Ten years 
ending the 31st day of December 1868 :—— And, 
of the Value of the direct Trade between Great 
Britain and each of the Consular Ports in Europe, 
Turkey in Asia, Egypt, China, Japan, and the 
United States, distinguishing the Exports and Im- 
ports for each of the Ten years ending the 31st 
day of December 1868. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 





1870. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House post Office 
a Copy of Contract entered into with the West Mail Con- 


India and Pacific Steam Ship Company for the *#* 


conveyance of Mails between this Country ‘and 
Port au Prince, Mexico, Venezuela, and Santa 
Martha, together with Copy of Treasury Minute 
thereon. 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


The following Papers, pursuant to the directions 
of several Acts of Parliament, were laid upon the 
Table by the Clerk of the House,—Report of the 
Registrar of Friendly Societies in Ireland for the 
year ending 31st day of December 1868, with an 
Appendix. 


General Return, for the year ending 11th day Bankruptcy 


of October 1869, of all matters Judicial and Finan- 
cial within “ The Bankruptcy Act, 1861,” framed 
by the Chief Registrar of the Court. 


No. 1. 


Friendly 
Societies 
(Ireland.) 


Court. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- Abyssinian 


dress to Her Majesty, dated the 27th day of July Expedition. 


1868, for Returns of the Quantity of Hay con- 
tracted for, for the Abyssinian Expedition at Bom- 
bay and Suez, with the Quantity actually shipped 
and the Price paid to Messrs. Grierson &amp; Frederich- 
son at Alexandria, and the Price paid for Hay at 
Bombay : Of the Quantity of Hay landed at 
Zoulla, and the Quantity eventually left there, to- 
gether with the Quantity shipped but not landed: 
Of the Number and Names of the Trans- 
ports which never discharged their Cargoes, and 
the Time they remained in Annesley Bay without 
discharging :——And, of the Quantity of Coal 
supplied at Aden to the Men-of-war and Trans- 
ports, and the Prices paid to the Peninsular and 
Oriental Company on each occasion of a Ship 
taking Coal, from Ist November 1867 to the 
15th * of July 1868. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 2nd day of April, in the last Session of Par- 
liament, for a Return of the Number and Tonnage 
of mage on employed in the Abyssinian Expedi- 
tion, including those chartered by the Council of 
India, such Return to distinguish between Sailing 
Vessels and Steam Ships; also, to show the Ton- 
nage of each Vessel, the Time each Vessel was 
employed, and the Rate per Ton each Vessel was 
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Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the lst day of June, in the last Session of Parlia- 
ment, for a Return of the Names, Rank, and Date 
of First Commission of the several Officers of the 
Bengal Army who have made Claims under Lord 
Cranborne’s Despatch to the Government of India, 
dated the 8th day of August 1866, for Compensa- 
tion fur the Loss of Sums subscribed by them for 
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Bombay Presidencies. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, 
dated the 10th day of August, in the last Session 
of Parliament, for a Return of the Number of 
Cases of Smuggling detected by the Officers of 
the Coast Guard. the Customs, Excise, and Po- 
lice for Twelve Months, with the Total Value 
thereof. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the 
directions of several Acts of Parliament,—An Ac- 
count of the Receipts and Disbursements of the 
Duchy of Cornwall in the year ending on the 31st 
December 1869. 

Copy of a Treasury Minute, dated 31st January 


1870, granting a Special Superannuation Allowance’ 


to Mr. R. Barry, Inspecting Commissioner of 
Trish Fisheries. 

Copy of a Treasury Minute, dated 6th January 
1870, granting a Special Superannuation Allowance 
to Mr. John Martin, Storekeeper at Portsmouth 
Yard, Admiralty Department. 

Copy of a Treasury Minute, dated 30th August 
1869, granting a Special Superannuation Allowance 
to Mr. F. Perigal, 1st Class Clerk, 1st Section, 
Admiralty, Victualling Department. 

Copy of a Treasury Minute, dated 11th Novem- 
ber 1869, granting a Special Superannuation 
Allowance to Mr. O. B. Piers, Storekeeper at 
Woolwich, Admiralty Department. 

Copy of a Treasury Minute, dated 30th August 
1869, granting a Special Superannuation Allowance 
to Mr. J. H. Nelson Houghton, First Class Clerk, 
Secretary’s Department, Admiralty. 

Copy of a Treasury Minute, dated 15th Septem- 


ber 1869, respecting the Grant of a Special Super- 
VoL. 125. 


kth February. 


5 


‘annuation Allowance to the person holding the 
Office of Registrar of Deeds in Ireland. 

An Account of the Sums which have been paid Russian-Dutch 
and applied within the year 1869 on account of £02. 
the Russian-Dutch Loan. 

An Account of Moneys paid out of the Consoli- Greek Loan. 
dated Fund, under the Acts 2 &amp; 3 .Will. 4, c. 121, 
and 6&amp;7 Will. 4, c. 94, for Interest and Sinking 
Fund on that part of the Greek Loan which is 
guaranteed by this Country under the authority of 
the said Acts, and of the Amount repaid by the 
Greek Government on account of the same up to 
31st December 1869. 

An Account of the Total Sums issued out of Sardinian 
the Consolidated Fund, and advanced to his Ma- 10. 
jesty the King of Sardinia, by virtue of the Acts 
18 Vic. c. 17, and 19 &amp; 20 Vie. c. 39; and also of 
the Sums received to 3lst December 1869, for 
Interest and Sinking Fund thereof. 

Account of Receipts and Disbursements on Irish Repro- 
account of the Irish Reproductive Loan Fund to — Loan 
31st December 1869. sy 

An Account of the Gross Public Income and public Income 
Expenditure in the year ended the 30th day of and Expendi- 
September 1869; together with the Balances in 
the Exchequer at the commencement and at the 
termination of the year, and the Amount of Funded 
and Unfunded Debt created or redeemed in the 
said year; and, like Account for the year ended 
31st December 1869. 

List of all Pensions granted between the 20th Civil List 
June 1868, and the 20th June 1869, and charged Penso"® 
upon the Civil List. 

Copy of a Treasury Minute, dated 13th January Court of 
1870, respecting the Accounts to be annually Probate. 
presented to Parliament, showing the Receipts 
and Expenditure of the Court of Probate. 

Copy of Treasury Warrant cancelling certain Savings 
Annuities granted in respect of Savings Banks Bauks. 
and Post Office Savings Banks Moneys, payable 
Half-yearly, and creating equivalent Annuities in 
lieu thereof, payable annually. 

Copy of General Rules and Orders of the Court Court of Com- 
of Common Pleas at Lancaster, dated 23rd October pee wl 
1869. : 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Bridgwater 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Second Report of the Elections. 
Commissioners appointed to inquire into the 
Existence of Corrupt Practices at the last Elec- 
tion, and at previous Elections of Members to sit 
in Parliament for the Borough of Bridgwater ; 
with the Minutes of Evidence. 

Copy of Report of the Commissioners appointed Reverley 
to inquire into the Existence of Corrupt Prections Elections. 
at the last Election, and at previous Elections of 
Members to sit in Parliament for the Borough 
of Beverley. 

Copy of Thirteenth Detailed Annual Report of pirths, Deaths, 
the Teale General of Births, Deaths, and 4nd Marriages 
Marriages in Scotland ( Abstracts of 1867). apenas 

Report of the Land Transfer Commission. Land Transfer. 

Copy of Twenty-fourth Annual Report of the Poor Relief 
Board of Supervision for the Reliet of the Poor (Scotland.) 
in Scotland. 

Copy of Reports of the Inspectors of Con- Police (Coun- 
stabulary, for the year sa 29th September ties and 
1869, made to Her Majesty’s Principal Secretary °*¥84*) 
of State, under the provisions of the Statute 
19 &amp; 20 Vic. c. 69. 

No. 1. Eastern Counties, Midland, and North 

Wales District. 

No. 2. Northern District. 

No. 3. South of England and South Wales Dis- 

trict. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return Courts of Law 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 12th (Scotland.) 
day of March, in the last Session of Parliament, 





B3 for 





County Voters 
Scotland.) 


Parochial 
Schools (Scot- 
land.) 


Court of 
Chancery 


(Registrars. ) 


6 Sth February. 


for a Return showing the Amount of Funds con- 
signed by the Order of any Court of Law in 
Scotland, which are still unclaimed or undisposed 
of, in any Cause now asleep or standing dismissed ; 
the Return to give the following particulars, in 
columns : 
The Date when the Consignation was made ; 
The Name of the Party making it; 
The Cause in which it was made; 
The Person or Persons with whom the Money 
was deposited ; 
The Sum consigned ; 
The Amount of it, with Interest, at the Date 
of the Return. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 15th day of March, in the last Session of 
Parliament, for a Return, in a tabulated Form, 
from each County in Scotland, showing the Total 
Number of Non-resident Proprietors qualified to 
vote for a Member of Parliament, distinguishing 
in separate columns the Number of those whose 
Property in such County, as shown by the Valua- 
tion Roll, is of less Annual Value than £. 100, 
£.50, £.20, and £.14, and also those at and 
under £. 10 respectively ; showing the Nature of 
the Qualification, whether Fiars, Life Renters, 
Superiors, or Feuars; also, the Number of such 
County Voters resident within any Royal or Par. 
liamentary Burgh within each County respec- 
tively. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 
3rd day of June, in the last Session of Parliament, 
for Return of the Number of Heritors qualified 
to attend and vote at any Meeting held pursuant 
to the Act 43 Geo. 3, c. 54, defined in the 22nd 
Section of the said Act, in all Parishes in Scotland 
in which a Parochial School is established. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 7th day of June, in the last Session of Parlia- 
ment, for Returns of the Number of the Registrars 


of, or connected with, the Court of Chancery, with 
the Names of the existing Registrars, and the Dates 
of their several Appointments, and by whom ap- 


pointed and paid: Of the Amount of the 
Annual Salaries or other Emoluments exigible or 
derived by the respective Registrars for each of the 
Three Years ending the Ist day of November 
1866, 1867, 1868:——-Of the Amounts of the 
Annual Salaries or other Emoluments for the same 
Period, paid to or received by the Several Clerks 
or Assistants, or Deputy Clerks, in the Offices 
of the respective Registrars, with the Names of 
such Clerks or Assistants, or Deputy Clerks, 
and stating by whom such Clerks or Assistants, 
or Deputy Clerks, are appointed and paid: -— 





1370, 


other Occupations of the Reci; ients of these Grants, 
and the Sum paid to each such person. 
Return to an Address to Her Majest 


, dated the Liverpool - 
18th day of June, in the last Session of Parliament, o¢ — (Ce 


Assi: 


for a Return of the Amounts received each Year tions.) 


for the Five Years preceding and up to the Ist 
day of August 1868, by the Corporation of Liver- 
pool, from Her Majesty’s Government for Costs 
of Prosecutions at Assizes and Sessions, and for 
Costs in the Police Courts in reference thereto, 
and of the mode jn which such Amounts have been 
appropriated and expended: _— Of the Amounts 
received in each Year for and during the same 
period by the said Corporation for Costs and Pro- 
secutions in the Liverpool Police Court under the 
Criminal Justice Act and other Acts, and the 
mode in which such Amounts have been appro- 
priated and expended: And, of the Amounts 
received in each Year for and during the same 
period by the said Corporation for Fines and Pe- 
nalties inflicted by the Liverpool Borough Magis- 
trates in the said Borough, and Costs in reference 
thereto, and the mode in which such last-mentioned 
Amounts have been appropriated and expended. 


Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated rainburgh 
the 25th day of June, in the last Session of Par- Corporation, 


liament, for a Return from the Magistrates and 
Town Council of the City of Edinburgh, as repre- 
senting the Corporation of the said City, showing 
the Amount and Application of the Assessments 
levied by them under and in virtue of the 11th 
and 25th Sections of the Act 23 and 24 Vie. c. 50, 
from September 1860 to September 1868, and also 
for the current year, and the Amount of Debt due 
by the said Corporation of said City paid off during 
the above period; the Value of Property purchase 
by said Corporation during said period, and the 
Amount ssiliate the Special Purpose Fund during 
said period, and the Application of the said Special 
Purpose Fund during said Period; the Return also 
to show what portion of the Surplue Funds of the 
City thus applied was derived from Property sold 
or other temporary sources. 


Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated Court of 


the 5th day of July, in the last Session of Parlia- Chancery. 


ment, for Returns for the financial year 1868-9, of 
the Salaries, Duties, Days, and Hours of Attend- 
ance of the Three Clerks of Records and Writs in 
Chancery :——Of the Clerk of Inrollments in 
Chancery :——Of the Registrars in Chancery, 
their Clerks and Assistant Clerks, and the Number 
of such Registrars and Clerks and Assistant 
Clerks, and of their Hours of Attendance :—— 
And, of the Clerk and Clerks of the Petty Bag in 
Chancery, and of their Hours of Attendance. 





Gor 


Inf 


(Me 


Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated Prisons (Re- 


Of the Number of De 5 i 
a ieeaemeameimanmanimenmntann a the 20th day of July, in the last Session of Par- ligious In- 


the Court for preparation and settlement by eac struction.) 


Church of 
Scotland. 


Registrar for the same Period :——-Of the Times 
that elapsed between the Dates of the original 
Orders or Decrees and the final Settlement thereof, 
and transmission of the same to the Parties, or 
their Solicitors or Agents, during the Months of 
February and July in each of the above Years: 
Of the Hours of Attendance of the Registrars and 
their Clerks and Assistants, or Deputy Clerks, 
during which Orders or Decrees can be passed : 
~— And, of the Number of Days in the course of 
each Year on which the Offices of the Registrars 
are closed in respect of Holidays or otherwise. 
Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 
14th day of June, in the last Session of Parlia- 
ment, for a Return showing the Details of the Ex- 
penditureé for the last year of the Amount charged 
on the Consolidated Fund under the heads of 
£. 17,039. 19s. 10d., for Augmentation of Stipends 
to Scotch Clergy; of £. 2,000 to the General As- 
a of the Church of Scotland for Itinerating 
Preachers; and, of £. 1,100 to the Procurator for 
Salaries of Officers of the Church of Scotland, in- 
cluding the Names, Residences, Professions, or 





liament, for Returns of the County and Borough 
Prisons of England in which Religious Instruction 
is afforded to Prisoners of different Denominations, 
specifying which, and at what Cost to each :— 
And, of the Number of Prisoners in each Prison, 
and to what Denomination they belong; the Re- 
turns to be made up to the 20th day of July 1869, 
inclusive (in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, 
No. 284, of Session 1867-8). 


Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated Union of 
the 23rd day of July, in the last Session of Par- Benefices. 


liament, for a Return of all the Commissions issued 
by the Lord Bishop of London, from November 
1860 up to the present time, under the Act 23 &amp; 
24 Vic. c. 142, intituled, “ An Act to make better 

rovision for the Union of Contiguous Benefices 
in Cities, Towns, and Boroughs ;” showing, in 
each case, the Names of the Benefices proposed to 
be united ; the Names of the Patrons; the Num- 
bers of the Resident Population and of the Church 
Sittings; the Net Income of the Livings; the 
Name of the Parish (in a poor and populous part 
of London) in which a new Legal District was pro- 








Government 
Inspectors. 


33 Vicror.ia. 


posed to be created out of the Funds arising from 
the proposed Union; and also the result of the 
attempt to effect the Union, and, in the case of 
abandonment or delay, the cause of such abandon- 
ment or delay:—The Return to be: made in the 
following Form :— 











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2/2/12 gaie-iié 

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ag 3 28/23 | £/ eg] 22] sf 
p63 | &amp; | Bal 8a) ea| 2? §&gt; | 3 
Z z ZA Zz Ss | 2 




















Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 6th day of August, in the last Session of Par- 
liament, for a Return of Number, Salaries, and 
General Duties of Inspectors and Sub-Inspectors 
now acting in /ngland and Wales under the several 
Government Departments, such as those under 
the Privy Council, whether Educational or Medical; 
under the Home Department of Prisons and Police ; 
the Inspectors of Factories and Workshops, Arti- 
zans’ Dwellings, Alkali or other Works and Mines ; 
under Poor Law Board or Lunacy Commission, 
and any others, in the Form subjoined :— 








Name 


Department. 


Short State- 
ment 
of Duties. 


Number of 
Sub. 
Inspectors. 


Number 
of 


Inspectors. 


Salaries. | Allowances. 








Infanticide. 


Accidents 
(Metropolis. ) 


General 
Medical 
Council. 


Court of 
Session (Scot- 
land.) 


8th February. 

















Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated | 
the 9th day of August, in the last Session of Par- 
liament, for a Return of the Number of Women 
committed for the Murder of their Infants, and the 
Number of Convictions in such cases during the 
Five Years ending the Ist day of July 1869, in 
England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland, ac- 
cording to the following Tabular Form :— 





Committals. Convictions. 


—. 





England and Wales 
Treland - - - 
Scotland - - 








Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 9th day of August, in the last Session of Par- 
liament, for a Return of the Number of Accidents 
that have taken place since the Ist day of March 
1866, to Persons run over by Carts and Carriages 
in the Public Streets of London (in continuation 
and in the same form as Parliamentary Paper, 
No. 135, of Session 1866). 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 9th day of August, in the last Session of 
Parliament, for a Return of Detailed Account 
of the Income and Expenditure of the General 
Medical Council for three years ending the 3! st day 
of December 1868 ; specifying the Amount of Fees 
paid to each Member of the Council in each year. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant 
to the directions‘of an Act of Parliament,—Copy 
of an Act of Sederunt appointing Judges for 
hearing Appeals under the Recntq-cocunt Section 
of the Representation of the People (Scotland) 
Act (1868) :—Copy of an Act of Sederunt ap- 
pointing Petitions under the Act 20 &amp; 21 Vie. 
c. 56, to be brought before and disposed of by 
Lord Mure :—Copy of an Act of Sederunt ap- 
pointing Lord Barcaple to act pro tempore as Lord 
Ordinary on the Bills. 

Copy of an Act of Sederunt for making further 








VoL. 125. 








7 


Provision for the Performance of the Duties of 
Lord Ordinary on the Bills. 

Copy of an Act of Sederunt appointing Lord 
Ormidale to act pro tempore as Lord Ordinary on 
the Bills. 

Copy of an Act of Sederunt anent Causes de- 
pending before the late Lord Manor. 

- — That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,-—Return to an pailway, &amp;. 
Order, dated the 5th day of August, in the last Bills. 


Session of Parliament, for a Return of Capital in 
Shares and by Loans respectively proposed to be 
raised by the Railway and other Bills brought 
before Parliament in the present Session, and the 
aggregate Amount of such Capital and Loans; 
together with the gross aggregate Returns for the 
Four previous years. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 


Table. 


Ordered, That the Board of Trade do present Railway, 
to this House, a Report upon the Railway, Tram- tramway, &amp;e. 


way, Gas, and Water Bills of the present Session. 
Ir. Shaw Lefevre accordingly presented the 
said Paper. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Ordered, That all Members who are returned Orders and 
for two or more places in any part of the United Resolutions. 
Kingdom do make their election for which of the Elections. 


places they will serve, within one week after it 


| shall appear that there is no question upon the Re- 


turn for that place; and if anything shall come in 
question touching the Return or Election of any 
Member, he is to withdraw during the time the 
matter is in debate; and that all Members re- 
turned upon double Returns do withdraw till their 
Returns are determined. 

Resolved, That no Peer of the Realm, except 
such Peers of Ireland as shall for the time being 
be actually elected, and shall not have declined to 
serve, for any County, City, or Borough of Great 
Britain, hath any right to give his vote in the 
Election of any Member to serve in Parliament. 

Resolved, That it is a high infringement of the 
liberties and privileges of the Commons of the 
United Kingdom, for any Lord of Parliament, or 
other Peer or Prelate, not being a Peer of Ireland 
at the time elected, and not having declined to 
serve for any County, City, or Borough of Great 
Britain, to concern himself in the Election of 
Members to serve for the Commons in Parliament, 
except only any Peer of Ireland, at such Elections 
in Great Britain respectively, where such Peer 
shall appear as a candidate, or by himself, oc any 
others, be proposed to be elected; or for any Lord 
Lieutenant or Governor of any County to avail 
himself of any authority derived from his Commis- 
sion, to influence the Election of any Member to 
serve for the Commons in Parliamest. 

Resolved, That if it shall appear that any person 
hath been elected or returned a Member of this 
House, or endeavoured so to be, by bribery, or any 
other corrupt practices, this House will proceed 
with the utmost severity against all such persons 
as shall have been wilfully concerned in such bri- 
bery or other corrupt practices. 


Kesolud, That if it shall appear that any person Witnesses. 


hath been tampering with any Witness, in respect 
of his evidence to be given to this House, or an 
Committee thereof, or directly or indirectly hath 
endeavoured to deter or hinder any person from 
appearing or giving evidence, the same is declared 
to be a high crime and misdemeanor; and this 
House will proceed with the utmost severity 
against such offender. 
Resolved, That if it shall appear that any person 
hath given false evidence in any case before this 
B4 House, 





Metropolitan 


Police. 


Votes and 
Proceedings. 


Privileges. 


Jeremiah 
O'Donovan 
Rossa. 


No. 3. 


Outlawries 
Bill. 


Mr. Speaker 
reports Her 
Majesty’s 
Speech, 


8 


House, or any Committee thereof, this House will 
proceed with the utmost severity against such 
offender. 

Ordered, That the Commissioners of the Police 
of the Metropolis do take care that, during the 
Session of Parliament, the passages through the 
Streets leading to this House be kept free and open, 
and that no obstruction be permitted to hinder the 
passage of Members to and from this House, and 
that no disorder be allowed in Westminster Hall, or 
in the passages leading to this House, during the 
sitting of Parliament, and that there be no annoy- 
ance therein or thereabouts ; and that the Serjeant- 
at-Arms attending this House do communicate this 
Order to the Commissioners aforesaid. 


Ordered, That the Votes and Proceedings of 
this House be printed, being first perused by Mr. 
Speaker; and that he do appoint the printing 
thereof; and that no person but such as he shall 
appoint do presume to print the same. 


Ordered, That a Committee of Privileges be 
appointed, 


8th February. 





1870. 


year instituted into the mode of conducting Parlia- 
mentary and Municipal Elections, and thus to pre- 
pare the materials of useful and early legislation. 


My Lords and Gentlemen, 

It will be proposed to you to amend the Laws 
respecting the occupation and acquisition of 
Land in Jreland, in a manner adapted to the 
peculiar circumstances of that Country, and calcu- 
lated, as Her Majesty believes, to bring about 
improved relations between the several classes con- 
cerned in Jrish Agriculture, which collectively 
constitute the great bulk of the people. These 
provisions, when matured by your impartiality and 
wisdom, as Her Majesty trusts, will tend to inspire 
among persons with whom such sentiments may 
still be wanting, that steady confidence in the Law, 
and that desire to render assistance in its effective 
administration, which mark Her Subjects in gene- 
ral; and thus will aid in consolidating the fabric 
of the Empire. 

We are further directed by Her Majesty to state 
that many other subjects of public importance ap- 
pear to demand your care; and among these es- 








Ordered, That there be laid before this House, | 
Copy of the Record of the Conviction and of the | 
Judgment in the Case of the Queen against | 
Jeremiah O’ Donovan Rossa, tried at a Special | 
Commission of Oyer and Terminer, held at Duédin | 
on the 27th day of November 1865. | 

Mr. Glyn accordingly presented the said Paper. | 

Ordered, That the said Paper be taken into. 


consideration upon Thursday next; and be printed. | 


A Bill for the more effectual preventing Clan- | 
destine Outlawries, was read the first time; and 
ordered to be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker reported, That the House had 
been at the House of Peers, at the desire of 
the Lords Commissioners appointed under the 
Great Seal for opening and holding this present 
Parliament, and that the Lord High Chancellor, 
being one of the said Commissioners, delivered 
Her Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech to both 
Houses of Parliament, in pursuance of Her Ma- 
jesty’s Commands, and of which Mr. Speaker said 
he had, for greater accuracy, obtained a Copy, 
which he read to the House, as followeth: 


My Lords and Gentlemen, 


We have it in command from Her Majesty again 
to invite you to resume your arduous duties, and 
to express the regret of Her Majesty that recent 
indisposition has prevented Her from meeting you 
in person, as had been Her intention, at a period 
of remarkable public interest. 

The friendly sentiments which are entertained 
in all quarters towards this Country, and which 
Her Majesty cordially reciprocates, the growing 
disposition to resort to the wen offices of Allies 
in cases of international difference, and the con- 
ciliatory spirit in which several such cases have 
recently been treated and determined, encourage 
Her Majesty’s confidence in the continued mainte- 
nance of the general tranquillity. 

Papers will be laid before you with reference 
to recent occurrences in New Zealand. 


Gentlemen of the House of Commons, 


The Estimates for the services of the approach- 
ing financial year are in a forward state of prepara- 
tion. Framed with a view in the first place to the 
effective maintenance of the Public Establishments, 
they will impose a diminished charge upon the 
Subjects of Her Majest 

The condition of the 





the expectations which were formed during the 


past Session. 
Her Majesty trusts that you will be disposed to 
carry to its completion the inquiry which you last 








EE has answered to}. 


pecially to inform you that a Bill has been prepared 
for the enlargement, on a comprehensive scale, of 
the means of National Education. 

In fulfilment of an engagement to the Govern- 
ment of the United States, a Bill will be proposed 
to you for the purpose of defining the status of 
Subjects or Citizens of Foreign Countries, who 
may desire Naturalisation, and of aiding them in 
the attainment of that object. 

You will further be invited to consider Bills 
prepared in compliance with the Report of the 
Commission on Courts of Judicature, for the im- 
provement of the constitution and procedure of the 
Superior Tribunals of both original and appellate 
Jurisdiction. 

The question of Religious Tests in the Univer- 
sities and Colleges of Oxford and Cambridge has 
been under discussion for many years. Her Ma- 
jesty recommends such a Legislative settlement of 
this question as may contribute to extend the use- 
fulness of these great Institutions, and to heighten 
the respect with which they are justly caputied. 

Bills have been prepared for extending the inci- 
dence of Rating, and for placing the collection of 
the large sums locally raised for various purposes 
on a simple and uniform footing. 

Her Majesty has likewise to recommend that 
you should undertake the amendment of the Laws 
which regulate the Grant of Licences for the Sale 
of Fermented and Spirituous Liquors. 

Measures will also be brought under your con- 
sideration for facilitating the Pransfer of Land, for 
regulating the Succession to Real Property in 
case of Intestacy, for amending the Laws as to the 
Disabilities of Members of Trade Combinations, 
and for both consolidating and improving the body 
of Statutes which relate to Merchant Shipping. 

While commending to you these weighty matters 
of Legislation, Her Majesty commands us to add 
that the recent extension of Agrarian Crime in 
several parts of Jreland, with its train of accompany- 
ing evils, has filled Her Majesty with painful con- 
cern. 

The Executive Government has employed freely 
the means at its command for the prevention of 
outrage, and a partial improvement may be observed; 
but although the number of offences within this 
class of crime has been by no means so great as at 
some former periods, the indisposition to give evi- 
dence in aid of the administration of Justice has 
been alike remarkable and injurious. 

For the removal of such evils Her Majesty 
places Her main reliance on the permanent opera- 
tion of wise and necessary changes in the lm. 
Yet She will not hesitate to recommend to you the 
adoption of special provisions, should such a policy 


appear 





Resolution for 
Address. 








33 Vicroria. 8th—9th February. 9 


, 


appear during the course of the Session to be 
required by the paramount interest of peace and 
order, 

Upon these and all other subjects Her Majesty 
devoutly prays that your labours may be constantly 
attended by the blessing of Almighty God. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, to thank Her Majesty for the 
Most Gracious Speech delivered by Her Come 
to both Houses of Parliament, and to express our 
sincere regret that recent indisposition has pre- 
vented Her Majesty from meeting us in person: 

Humbly to thank Her Majesty for informing us 
that the friendly sentiments which are entertained 
in all quarters towards this Country, and which 
Her Majesty cordially reciprocates, the growing 
disposition to resort to the good offices of Allies in 
cases of international difference, and the concilia- 
tory spirit in which several such cases have re- 
cently been treated and determined, encourage 
Her Majesty’s confidence in the continued main- 
tenance of the general tranquillity : 

Humbly to thank Her Majesty for directing that 
Papers shall be laid before us with reference to 
recent occurrences in New Zealand: _ 

Humbly to thank Her Majesty for informing us 
that the Estimates for the Services of the approach- 
ing financial year are in a forward state of pre- 
paration, and that they are not only framed with 
a view to the effective maintenance of the Public 
Establishments, but that they will impose a dimi- 
nished charge upon the Subjects of Her Majesty : 

To assure Her Majesty that we hear with plea- 
sure that the condition of the Revenue has an- 
swered to the expectations which were formed 
during the past Session; and to express our readi- 
ness to carry to its completion the inquiry which 
was last year instituted into the mode of conduct- 
ing Parliamentary and Municipal Elections, and 
thus to prepare the materials of useful and early 
Legislation : 

Humbly to assure Her Majesty that our most 
earnest attention will be given to the Measure 
which has been prepared with a view to amend the 
Laws respecting the occupation and acquisition of 
Land in Jreland, in a manner adapted to the pecu- 
liar circumstances of that Country, and calculated, 
as Her Majesty believes, to bring about improved 
relations between the several classes concerned in 
Trish Agriculture, which collectively constitute 
the great bulk of the _—— and that we share 
in Her Majesty’s confidence that these provisions 
will tend to inspire among persons, with whom 
such sentiments may still be wanting, that steady 
confidence in the Law, and that desire to render 
assistance in its effective administration, which 
mark Her Subjects in general, and thus will aid in 
consolidating the fabric of the Empire : 

Humbly to thank Her Majesty for informing us 
that, among many other subjects of public import- 
ance which appear to demand our care, a Bill has 
been prepared for the enlargement, on a compre- 
hensive scale, of the means of National Education: 

Humbly to thank Her Majesty for informing us 
that in fulfilment of an engagement to the Govern- 
ment of the United States, a Bill will be ae 
to us for the purpose of defining the status of sub- 
jects or citizens of Foreign Countries, who may 
desire naturalization, and of aiding them in the 
attainment of that object; and that we shall be 
further invited to consider Bills prepared, in com- 
pliance with the Report of the Commission on 
Courts of Judicature, for the improvement of the 
constitution and procedure of the Superior Tribu- 
nals of both original and appellate jurisdiction : 

To assure Her Majesty that we humbly join in 
Her Majesty’s opinion that some satisfactory legis- 
lative settlement should be effected of the question 
of Religious Tests in the Universities and Colleges 
Vou. 125. 


|of Oxford and Cambridge, which may contribute 


to extend the usefulness of these great Institutions, 
and to heighten the respect with which they are 
justly regarded : 

To thank Her Majesty for acquainting us that 
Bills have been prepared for extending the inci- 
dence of Rating, and for placing the collection of 
the large sums locally raised for various purposes 
on a simple and uniform footing; and to assure 
Her Majesty of our readiness to undertake the 
amendment of the Laws which regulate the grant 
of Licences for the Sale of Fermented and Spiri- 
tuous Liquors: 

Humbly to thank Her Majesty for informing 
us that Measures will be brought under our con- 
sideration for facilitating the Transfer of Land, 
for regulating the Succession to Real Property in 
cases of Intestacy, for amending the Laws as to 
the Disabilities of Members of Trade Combina- 
tions, and for both consolidating and improving 
the body of Statutes which relate to Merchant 
Shipping : 

umbly to assure Her Majesty that we parti- 
cipate in the concern with which Her Majesty has 
announced to us the recent extension of Agrarian 
Crime in several parts of Ireland, with its train of 
accompanying evils: 

Humbly to thank Her Majesty for informing 
us that the Executive Government has employed 
freely the means at its command for the prevention 
of outrage, and that a partial improvement may 
be observed; but that, although the number of 
offences, within this class of crime, has been by no 
means so great as at some former periods, the in- 
disposition to give evidence in aid of the adminis- 
tration of Justice has been alike remarkable and 
injurious: 

To assure Her Majesty that, humbly trusting 
with Her Majesty to the permanent operation of 
wise and necessary changes in the Law for the 
removal of such evils, we shall be prepared for 
the adoption of special provisions, should such 
a policy appear during the course of the Session 
to be required by the paramount interest of peace 
and order : 

Humbly to assure Her Majesty that we fervently 
join in Her Majesty’s prayers that our labours 
may be pecan. attended by the blessing of 
Almighty God. 

Ordered, That a Committee be appointed to Committee to 
draw up an Address to be presented to Her Ma- pees be 
° . . ress. 
jesty upon the said Resolution:—And a Com- 
mittee was appointed of Captain Egerton, Sir 
Charles Wentworth Dilke, Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Chan- 
cellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Secretary Bruce, Mr. 
Secretary Cardwell, Mr. Childers, Mr. Goschen, 
Mr. William Edward Forster, Mr. Ayrton, Mr. 
Attorney General, Mr. Solicitor General, Mr. O¢- 
way, Mr. Stansfeld, and Mr. Glyn, or any Five of 
them:—And they are to withdraw immediately. 

Ordered, That Her Majesty’s Most Gracious Queen's 
Speech to both Houses of Parliament be referred Speech 
to the Committee. — 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 








Wednesday, 9th February, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
PETITION of the Dublin, Wicklow, and publin, Wick- 
Wexford Railway Company, and the London low, and Wex- 
and North Western Railway Company, for leave 4 Railway. 
to bring in a Bill to confer additional Powers on 
the Dublin, Wicklow, and Wezford Railway Com- 
pany for the construction of Works and other 
matters relating to their Undertaking, and to 
enable the Company and the London and North 
Western Railway Company to make Traffic ar- 
rangements, and other purposes, was presented, 





Cc and 








Kirkcaldy and 
Dysart Water. 


Broughty Ferry 
Police Com- 
missioners. 


Clyde Light- 
houses, 


Clyde Naviga- 
tion. 


Pembroke and 
Tenby Railway. 


Hounslow and 
North London 
Railway. 


King’s Lynn 
Consumers’ 
Gas. 


10 


and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in | 
accordingly, by Mr. Devereux and Mr. Power. 


| 


! 
} 
| 


A Petition of the Waterworks Commissioners 
of Kirkcaldy and Dysart, for leave to bring ina 
Bill to authorise the Waterworks Commissioners 
of Kirkcaldy and Dysart to raise a further Sum of | 
Money, and to amend “ The Kirkealdy and Dysart 
Waterworks Act, 1867,” and for other purposes, | 
was presented, and read; and a Rill was ordered | 
to be brought in accordingly, by Sir Robert | 


Anstruther and Mr, Sinclair Aytoun. | 


Oth February. 


1870. 


A Petition of Persons whose names are there- Leeds Tram- 
unto subscribed, for leave to bring in a Bill for ¥*7* 
authorising the construction of Street Tramways 
in certain Streets in the Borough of Leeds, and for 
other purposes, was presented, and read; and a 
Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, 
by Mr. Baines and Mr. Dodds. 


A Petition of the Aberdare Gas Company, for Aberdare Gas. 
leave to bring in a Bill incorporating and con- 
ferring further Powers on the Aberdare Gas Com- 
pany, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 


ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 
A Petition of the Commissioners of Police of | empha See Senge, Sen 
the Burgh of Br oughty Ferry, in the County of | A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- Bath Corpora. 
Forfar, for leave to bring in a Bill to enable the 'gesses of the City and Borough of Bath, for tion 
Commissioners of Police of the Burgh of Broughty | Yeave to bring in a Bill for empowering the 
Fer to putas the Gas Werk of the Bip Mayo, Alernen, and Burge the City an 
ee | g Oo more effectually su wi 

within the said Burgh and District, was presented, | Water a City ual Bironghs of he mand d for 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought other purposes, was presented, and read; and 
in accordingly, by Mr. Carnegie and Sir John |a Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, 
Ogilvy. by Sir William Tite and Major Allen. 

A Petition of Commissioners or Trustees ap- | A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Citi- York Markets 
ointed and acting under an Act —_ in the zens of the City of York, for leave to bring in a Bill 94 Fairs, &amp;. 
Twenty-ninth year of ~ — 2 = —— ae as pe so 9 te ag Markets 

ing George the Second, intituled, “ An Act for | and Fairs in the City of York, and for empowering 
erecting, maintaining, and supporting a Light- | the Corporation of that City to construct a Mar- 
house on the Island of Little Cumray, in the ket Hall, and to improve Streets in the City, and 
County of Bute, at the Mouth of the River Clyde, for other purposes, was presented, and read; and 


in North Britain, and for rendering the Naviga- 
tion of the Frith and River of Clyde more Safe 
and Commodious,” for leave to bring in a Bill to 
provide for the management and maintenance of 


the Lighthouses and Beacons in the Firth of Clyde, | 


and the improvement of the Navigation, and other 
purposes, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 
Dailglish, Mr. Graham, and Mr. Andersun. 


A Petition of the Trustees of the Clyde Navi- 
gation, for leave to bring in a Bill to authorise 
the Trustees of the Clyde Navigation to construct 
a Dock or Tidal Basin, Quays, Tramways, and 
other Works at the Harbour of Glasgow; to 
abandon certain Works, and to borrow additional 
Money, and for other purposes, was presented, 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought 
in accordingly, by Mr. Dalglish, Mr. Graham, 
and Mr. Anderson. 


A Petition of the Pembroke and Tenby Railway 
Company, for leave to bring in a Bill ‘to enable 
the Pembroke and Tenby Railway Company to 
extend their Railway to Pembroke Dockyard, and 
to make Arrangements with the Admiralty, and 
for other purposes, was presented, and read; and 
a Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, 
by Mr. Scourfield and Colonel Edwardes. 


A Petition of the there-undersigned, for leave 
to bring in a Bill for making a Railway to connect 
the Hounslow and Metropolitan Railway with the 
North and South Western Junction Railway, was 
eee and read; and a Bill was ordered to 

2 brought in accordingly, by Viscount Enfield 
and Lord George Hamilton. 

A Petition of the there-undersigned, for leave 
to bring in a Bill for supplying with Gas the Town 
of King’s Lynn and the Parishes of Saint Margaret 
King’s Lynn, South Lynn All Saints, West Lynn 
Saint Peter, North Lynn Saint Edmund, and Gay- 
wood, all in the County of Norfolk, was presented, 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought 
in accordingly, by Lord Augustus Hervey and Mr. 
Corrance, 





a Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly 
by Mr. Brown-Westhead and Mr. Milbank. 


A Petition of the 7yne Improvement Commis- Tyne Improve- 

sioners, for leave to bring in a Bill to authorise ment. 

the Tyne Improvement Commissioners to collect 

certain Coal. and other Dues now collected by 

the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the 

Borough of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and to apply 

the whole thereof to the Tyne Improvement 

Fund, and for other purposes, was presented, and 

read; and a Bill was ordered to he brought in 
accordingly, by Mr. Cowen and Mr. Stevenson. 


A Petition of the Commissioners for the re- Glasgow 
pression of Juvenile Delinquency in the City of Houses of 
Glusgow, for leave to bring in a Bill to amend two Refse 
Acts for repressing Juvenile Delinquency in the 
City of Glasgow, was presented, and read; and 
a Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by 
Mr. Dalglish, Mr. Graham, and Mr. Anderson. 


A Petition of the Caledonian Railway Company, Caledonian and 
and the Glasgow and South Western Railway Glasgow and 
Company, for leave to bring in a Bill for vesting in ier Cont 
the Caledonian Railway Company, jointly with the panies. 
Glasgow and South Western Railway Company, 
the Glasgow, Paisley, and Johnstone Canal, and 
for other purposes, was presented, and read; and 
a Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by 
Sir Alexander Maitland and Mr. Maxwell. 


A Petition of John Haworth, Benjamin Whit- Manchester and 


worth, George Falkner, Joseph Walker, and John Salford and 
Lowe, for leave to bring in a Bill to authorise DistifNto. L 


the construction of Street Tramways in the City 
of Manchester and the Borough of Salford, and 
Suburban Districts, and for other purposes, was 
resented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
rought in accordingly, by Sir Thomas Bazley, 
Mr. Jacob Bright, and Mr. Whitworth. 


A Petition of Persons whose names are there~ Penicuick 
unto subscribed, for leave to bring in a Bill for Railway. 
nen a Railway from the Hawthornden Sta- 
tion of the Peebles mer J to Penicuick, in the 

or other purposes, was 
; and a Bill was ordered to be 


County of Edinburgh, and 
presented, and re 





brought 

















a ot 


es © Dey 


bric 
Du 
(Di 
Wat 


Hud 
Roa 


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Manchester 


83 Vicrorta. 


brought in accordingly, by Sir Alexander Maitland 
and Mr. M‘ Lagan. 


A Petition of the Manchester Carriage Com- 


and Salford and pany, I.imited, for leave to bring in a Bill to 
District Tram- authorise the construction by the Manchester 


ways (No. 2.) 


Plymouth, 

Ste use, 

and Devon- 
rt Street 
ramways. 


Airedale Gas. 


Ashton-under- 
Lyne, Staly- 
bridge, and 
Dukinfield 
(District) 
Water. 


Bradford and 
Huddersfield 
Road, 


Caledonian 
Railway (Tay 
erries and 


Buxton Gas. 


Carriage and Tramway Company, Limited, of 
Street Tramways in the City of Manchester and 
the Borough of Salford, and adjacent Districts, 
and for other purposes, was presented, and read ; 
and a Bill was ordered to be brought in accord- 
ingly, by Sir Thomas Bazley, Mr. Jacob Bright, 
and Mr. Whitworth. 


A Petition of Promoters of the Undertaking 
thereinafter mentioned, for leave to bring in a 
Bill to authorise the construction of Street Tram- 
ways in the Towns of Plymouth, Stonehouse, and 
Devonport, in the County of Devon, and for other 
purposes, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 
Craufurd and Mr. Adolphus William Young. 


A Petition of the Airedale Gas Light Company 
(Limited), for leave to bring in a Bill for incor- 
porating the Airedale Gas Company, and for 
enabling them to supply Gas to parts of the 
Townships of Jdle aa Eccleshiil, in the West 
Riding of Yorkshire, was presented, and read ; and 
a Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, 
by Lord Frederick Cavendish, Mr. William Ed- 
ward Forster, and Mr. Wheelhouse. 


A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- 
gesses of the Boroughs of Ash/on-under-Lyne, and 
of Stalybridge, and of the Local Board of Health 
of Dukinfield, for leave to bring in a Bill for 
making better provision for the Supply of Water 
to a District consisting of the Boroughs of Ashton- 
under-Lyne and Stalybridge, and the District of 
the Dukinfield Local Board of Health and their 
respective Neighbourhoods, and for other purposes, 
was presented, and read; and a Bill was ordered 
to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. Mellor and 
Mr. Sidebottom. 


A Petition of Trustees of the Bradford and 
Huddersfield Turnpike Road, for leave to bring in 
a Bill to extend the Term and amend the Provisions 
of the Act relating to the Bradford and Hudders- 
field Turnpike Road, was presented, and read ; and 
a Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, 
by Mr. Akroyd and Mr. Waterhouse. 


A Petition of the Caledonian Railway Company, 
for leave to bring in a Bill for vesting in the 
Caledonian Railway Company the Ferry across 
the Tay, now managed by them, and continuing 
the term of the Acts relating thereto; for enabling 
that Company to construct a Pier at Dundee in 
connection therewith, and to acquire Land at 
Dundee adjoining their Dundee and Arbroath Line, 
and for other purposes, was presented, and read ; 
and a Bill was ordered to be brought in accord- 
ingly, by Mr. Carnegie and Mr. Kinnaird. 


A Petition of the Buxton Gas, Coke, and Coal 
Company, Limited, for leave to bring in a Bill for 
more effectually lighting with Gas Buzton and 
other places in Derbyshire, was omen and 
read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Lord George Cavendish and Mr. 
Augustus Arkwright. 


Glasgow Street A Petition of Suitors for a Bill for effecting 
ys. 


the objects thereinafter-mentioned, for leave to 
bring in a Bill to authorize the construction of 
Street Tramways in certain parts of the City of 
Glasgow, and its Suburbs, and for other purposes, 
VoL. 125. 


9th February. 


11 


was presented, and read; and referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


A Petition of the there-undersigned, for leave Glasgow 
to bring in a Bill to authorise the construction of Tramways. 


Street Tramways in the City of Glasgow and 
Suburbs thereof, and for other purposes, was pre- 
sented, and read; and referred to the Select 
Committee on Standing Orders. 


A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- Colne Fishery. 


gesses of the Borough of Colchester, and of other 
Persons, for leave to bring in a Bill to incorporate 
the Colne Fishery Company, and to authorise the 
demise to them of the Fishery of the River Colne, 
was presented, and read; and a Bill was ordered 
to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. Rebow and 
Mr. Round. 


A Petition of Owners and Occupiers of Lands Fosdyke 
and Property in the parts of Holland, in Lincoln- Bridge. 


shire, in the neighbourhood of Fosdyke Bridge, for 
leave to bring in a Bill to vest Fosdyke Bridge 
and certain Property connected therewith, in the 
Inhabitants of the Parts of Holland in Lincolnshire 
as a Cointy Bridge and County Property, was 
presented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to 
be brought in accordingly, by Mr. Welby and Mr. 
Edmund Turnor. 


A Petition of the Great Northern Railway Great Northern 


Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to enable 
the Great Northern Railway Company to abandon 
the construction of the Watford and Edgware 
Railway, and for other purposes relating to the 
same Company, was presented, and read; and 
a Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, 
by Colonel Duncombe and Mr. iVaterhouse. 


A Petition of the Loca! Board for the District Hyde Local 


way. 


of Hyde, inthe County Palatine of Chester, and of 3°" 


Thomas Mottram, Esquire, of Hyde, in the said 
County, for leave to bring in a Bill to enable the 
Local Board for the District of Hyde, in the County 
Palatine of Chester, to purchase the Hyde, Werneth, 
and Newton Waterworks; and to confer upon 
them other Powers with reference thereto, was 
meg and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 

rought in accordingly, by Mr. William John Legh 
and Mr. Brooks. 


A Petition of the there-undersigned, for leave International 


to bring in a Bill to facilitate the stander far Communica- 


between England and the Continent, was pre- °° 


sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Mr. Hunt, Mr. 
Frederick Stanley, and Mr. Beckett Denison. 


A Petition of John Malan, Esquire, and of King’s Lynn 


Persons whose Names are thereunto subscribed, Gas. 


for leave to bring in a Bill for incorporating the 
King’s Lynn Gas Company, and for enabling them 
to supply Gas to King’s Lynn and other places in 
Norfolk, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Captain 
Dawson-Damer and Mr. Raikes. 


A Petition of the Hebden Bridge Gas Company, Hebden Bridge 
for leave to bring in a Bill for incorporating and Gas. 


granting further Powers to the Hebden Bridge 
Gas Company, was presented, and read; and a 
Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by 
Mr. Joshua Fielden and Mr. Waterhouse. 


A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- yalifax water, 
te of the Borough of Halifar, acting as the &amp;e. 


unicipal Corporation, and also as the Local 
Board of Health of the District of the said Bo- 
rough, for leave to bring in a Bill for amending 
and extending the Acts relating to the Supply of 





c2 ater 





Caledonian 
Railway 
(Additional 
Powers. ) 


Leicester 
Lunatic 
Asylum, 








London, Black- 
wall, and Mill- 
wall Extension 
Railway. 


Metropolitan 
Railway. 


Metropolitan 
District Rail- 
way. 


Metropolitan 
and Saint 
John’s Wood 
Railway. 


Newcastle- 


apon-Tyne 
Improvement. 


Newcastle and 
Gateshead 
Water. 


12 


Water and Gas in the Borough of Halifax and its 
Neighbourhood, and to the ‘Improvement of the 
Borough, and for other purposes, was presented, 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought 
in accordingly, by Mr. Stansfeld and Mr. Akroyd. 


A Petition of the Caledonian Railway Company, 
for leave to bring in a Bill for conferring various 
Additional Powers upon the Caledonian Railwa 
Company, and for other purposes, was saueiel, 
and read; anda Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Sir Alexander Maitland, Mr. Dal- 
glish, a Mr. Macfie. 


A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- 
gesses of the Borough of Leicester, for leave to 
bring in a Bill for extending the Powers of the 
Leicester Lunatic Asylum and Improvement Act, 
1865, and for other purposes, was presented, and 
read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Mr. Taylor and Mr. Harris. 


A Petition of the Zondon and Blackwall Rail- 
way Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to en- 
large the Powers of the London and Blackwall 
Railway Company, with respect to one of the 
Railways, and to abandon the other Railways 
authorised by the London, Blackwall, and Millwall 
Extension Railway Act, 1865, was presented, and 
read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Sir David Salomons and Sir Wil- 


liam Tite. 


A Petition of the Metropolitan Railway Com- 
pany, for leave to bring in a Bill to enable the 

{etropolitan Railway Company to abandon a por- 
tion of the Jower Hill Extension, and for other 
purposes relating to the Company, was presented, 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought 
in accordingly, by Mr. Sherriff, Mr. William Lee, 
and Mr. Gilpin. 


A Petition of the Metropolitan District Railway 
Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to enable the 
Metropolitan District Railway Company to extend 
their Railway to the Mansion House, and for other 
purposes with respect to the same Company, was 
—— and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 


9th February. 








rought in accordingly, by Mr. Sherriff and Mr. 
William Henry Smith. 


A Petition of the Metropolitan and Saint John’s | 
Wood Railway Company, for leave to bring in a | 
Bill to enable the Metropolitan and Saint John’s 
Wood Railway Company to abandon certain parts 
of their authorised Undertaking, and to extend 
their Railway to Kilburn, was presented, and read ; 
and a Bill was ordered to be brought in accord- | 


ingly, by Mr. William Lee and Mr. Sherriff. 


A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- 
gesses of the Borough of Newcastle-upon- Tyne, for 
leave to bring in a Bill for the better management 
of the Town Moor of the Borough of Newcastle. 
upen- Tyne, and for the further improvement and 
better government of the Borough, and for other 








"urposes, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 





1870. 


A Petition of the Newport Pagnell Railway Ne 
Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to grant nell 
further Powers to the Newport Pagnell Railwa 
Company, was presented, and read; and a Bill 
was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 
M‘ Clean and Mr. Gilpin. 


rt Pag- 
way, 


A Petition of the there-undersigned, for leave North London 
to bring in a Bill to authorize the construction of ***™”47* 
Street "Tramways, to be called the North London 
Tramways, was presented, and read; and a Bill 
was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 

Thomas Hughes and Mr. George Gregory. 


A Petition of the Ryde Pier Company, for leave Ryde Pier 
to bring in a Bill to enable the Ryde Pier Com- a oad 
pany to extend their Railway to the Station of 
the Isle of Wight Railway at Ryde, and for other 
purposes relating thereto, was presented, and read; 
and a Bill was ordered to be brought in accord- 
ingly, by Sir John Simeon and Mr. Wykeham 
Martin, 


A Petition of the Severn and Wye Railway and Severn and 
Canal Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to Wye ——v 
enable the Severn and Wye Railway and Canal : 
Company to extend their Railway to the Jioss and 
Monmouth Railway near the River Wye, was pre- 

sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Colonel Kingscote and 

Mr. Marling. 


A Petition of the Company of Proprietors of the Sheffield Water, 

Sheffield Waterworks, for leave to bring in a Bill 
for amending and extending the Acts relating to 
the Company of Proprietors of the Sheffield Water- 
works, and for other purposes, was presented, and 
read; and a Bill was ordered to - brought in 
accordingly, by Viscount Milton and Mr. Henry 
Beaumont. 


A Petition of the Metropolitan Board of Works, Thames Em- 
for leave to bring in a Bill for the abandonment of (North) 
the authorised Street from the 7hames Embank- : 
ment below Charing Cross Railway Bridge to 
Wellington Street, Strand, and for other purposes, 
was presented, and read; and a Bill was ordered 
to be brought in accordingly, by Sir William Tite 
and Mr. William Henry Smith. 


A Petition of the Wolverhampton and Walsal/ Wolverhamp- 

Railway Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to senna Walsal 
y- 

confer further Powers on the Wolverhampton and 
Walsall Railway Company, was presented, and 
read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Colonel Bourne and Mr. Robert 
Fowler. 


A Petition of the there-undersigned, for leave Ruabon Water. 
to bring in a Bill for better supplying with 
Water the Town of Ruabon and places adjacent, 
in the County of Denbigh, was presented, and 
read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Sir Watkin Williams Wynn and 
Mr. Ralph Ormsby Gore. 


A Petition of the Wrexham Gas and Coke Com- Wrexham Gas 
pany, for leave to bring in a Bill for incorpo- 


ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. | rating the Wrexham Gas Light Company with 


Liddell and Mr. Cowen. 


A Petition of the Newcastle and Gateshead | 


Water Company, for leave to bring in a Bill for 
pany g 


owers to supply the Town of Wrexham and its 
Yeighbourhood with Gas, and for other purposes, 
was presented, and read; and a Bill was ordered 
to be brought in accordingly, by Sir Watkin Wil- 


extending the limits within which the Mewcastle | liams Wynn and Mr. Watkin Williams. 
and Gateshead Water Company may supply Water, | 
and for empowering them to construct additional | 
Yorks and to raise additional Capital, and for, 
other purposes, was presented, and read; and a) bring in a Bill for amending and extending the 
Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by | provisions of the Acts relating to the Borough of 
Mr. Liddell and Mr. Cowen. 





' A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- salford 
gesses of the Borough of Salfurd, for leave to Borough Im 


provement. 


Salford; for authorising certain Street Improve- 
ments, 









Gas 


Glo 








iT. 





33 VicrorRia. 


ments, and for other purposes, was presented, 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought | 
in accordingly, by Mr. Cawley and Mr. Charley. | 

A Petition of the Magistrates and Town Coun- | 
cil of the Burgh of Paisley, for leave to bring in a | 
Bill for vesting in the Corporation of Paisley the | 
supply of Gas to that Town and the Suburbs | 
thereof, and for other purposes, was presented, | 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought | 
in accordingly, by Mr. Crum-Ewing and Mr. | 
Holms. 


A Petition. of the Local Board of Health of the 
District of Cleckheaton, tor leave to bring in a 
Bill to enable the Local Board for the District of 
Cleckheaton to make and supply Gas, and to pur- 
chase the Undertaking of the Cleckheaton Gas 
Company, to confer other powers in relation to | 
Gas on the said Local Board, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 
Beckett Denison and Mr. Joshua Fielden. 


Paisley Gas. 


Cleckheaton 
Local Board. 





A Petition of Persons whose names are there- 
unto subscribed, for leave to bring in a Bill for 
making a Railway from Dudley, in the County 
of Worcester, to Smethwick, in the County of 
Stafford, and for other purposes, was presented, 
and read; and referred to the Select Denianibten 
on Standing Orders. 


Dudley, Old- 
bury, and 
Birmingham 
High Level 
Railway. 


Greenock 


A Petition of the Trustees of the Port and | 
Harbour. 


Harbour of Greenock, incorporated by the Greenock | 
Port and Harbours Act, 1866, for leave to bring 
in a Bill to establish and maintain a system of 
Warehousing of Goods in connection with the Port 
and Harbours of Greenock, and for the regulation 
of the same, and for other purposes, was presented, 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought 
in accordingly, by Mr. Henry Austin Bruce and 
Mr. Grieve. 


A Petition of the Gas Light and Coke Com- 
any, for leave to bring in a Bill to enable the Gas 
ight and Coke Company to purchase the Under- 

taking of the Victoria Docks Gas Company, and 
for other purposes, was presented, and read; and 


a Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, 
by Mr. Adair and Mr. Charles Henry Mills. 


Gas Light and 
CokeCompany. 


Gloucester and 


A Petition of the Gloucester and Berkeley Canal 
Berkeley Canal, 


Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to enable 
the Gloucester and Berkeley Canal Company to 
extend and improve their Works; toconvert their 
existing Capital into Stock; to authorise Traffic 
arrangements with certain Companies, and for other 
purposes, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Colonel 
Kingscote, Mr. Marling, and Mr. Monk. 


North British 

and Edinburgh 

and Bathgate 

Railway Com- 
es, 


A Petition of the North British Railway Com- 
pany, and of the Edinburgh and Bathgate Railway 

ompany, for leave to bring in a Bill to amend 
“The Edinburgh and Bathgate Railway Act, 1846,” 
with respect to the Rents payable under the Lease 
thereby authorised, and for other purposes, was 
presented, and read; and a Bill was neal to be 
brought in accordingly, by Sir Graham Mont- 
gomery and Mr. Adam. 


West Hartle- A Petition of the West Hartlepool Improvement 


9th February. 


13 


Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by 
Mr. Jackson and Mr. Pease. 


A Petition of the East Zondon Railway Com- East London 
pany, for leave to bring in a Bill to enlarge the Railway. 
owers of the East London Railway Company for 
the compulsory purchase of Lands, and for the 
completion of Works, and to enable them to raise 
further Money ; to confirm and authorise Agree- 
ments between the East London and other Railway 
Companies, and for other purposes, was presented, 


, and read ; and a Bill was ordered to be brought 


in accordingly, by Lord GeorgeLennox and Colonel 
Bourne, 


A Petition of Persons whose names are there- Chesterfield 
after subscribed, for leave to bring in a Bill to 294 Brampton 
authorise the construction of a Railway from the **!¥4y- 
Midland Railway at Chesterfield to Brampton, and 
Branch Railways or Tramways connected there- 
with, in the County of Derby, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 
Wheelhouse and Mr. Rowlund Smith, 


A Petition of the Belfast Harbour Commission- Belfast 
ers, for leave to bring in a Bill to authorize the !rbour. 
Belfast Harbour Commissioners to sell their sur- _ 
plus Juands and to make Leases, was presented, 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought 
in accordingly, by Mr. William Johnston and Mr. 

O’ Neill. 


A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- Brighton Inter- 
gesses of the Borough of Brighton, as the Local cepting and 
Board of Health for the District of Brighton, for ct 
leave to bring in a Bill for making Intercepting 
and QOutfall Sewers for Brighton and certain 
neighbouring Districts, and for other purposes, 
was presented, and read; and a Bill was ordered 
to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. James White 
and Mr. Fawcett. 


A Petition of the Midland Counties and South Midland Coun- 
Wales Railway Company, for leave to bring in a ties and South 
Bill for authorising an Tocuaslen of the existing \ ennai 
Railway of the Midland Counties and South 
Wales Railway Company to the Buckinghamshire 
Railway ; and for reviving the Powers, and ex- 
tending the Time for purchase of Lands and 
construction of Works, authorised by former Acts 
of the Company ; and for suspending Legal Pro- 
ceedings against the Company; and for altering 
the Financial Arrangements of the Company, and 
for other purposes, was presented, and read; and 


referred to the Select Committee on Standing 
Orders. 


A Petition of the Belfast Water Commissioners, Belfast Water. 
for leave to bring in a Bill for affording a further 
Supply of Water to the Town and Borough of 
Belfast, and for other purposes, was presented, 
and read; and referred to the Select Committee 
on Standing Orders. 


A Petition of the £celeshill and Bolton Gas Eccleshill and 
Company, Limited, for leave to bring in a Bill to Bolton Gas. 
incorporate the Eccleshill and Bolton Gas Com- 
pany; Limited, and to make further provision for 

ighting certain parts of the Townships of Eceles- 
hill, Bolton, and {dle with Gas, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 





pool Extension Commissioners, acting as such and as the Local 
eee Board of Health for the District of West Hartle- 
: ool, for leave to bring in a Bill for extending the 
fimits of the District under the authority of the 

West Hartlepool Improvement Commissioners, and 

for making better provision for the improvement 

and government of the extended District, and for 

other purposes, was presented, and read; and a 

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ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 
William Edward Forster and Mr. Illingworth. 


A Petition of the Great Eastern Railway Com- Great Eastern 
pany and of the Metropolitan Railway Company, ae i 
for leave to bring in a Bill for making Alterations Gailware, oe ) 
‘in the authorised Metropolitan Railways of the , 
Great Eastern Railway Conapaiey, and for extend- 


c3 ing 


14 


ing the Time for the Completion thereof; and 
for conferring upon that Company, and upon 
certain other Companies, other Powers in con- 
nection with the said Railways, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Lord 
Eustace Cecil and Mr. Robert Fowler. 


A Petition of the Right Honourable John Robert 
Townshend, Viscount Sydney, of Frogna/, in the 
County of Kent (sole surviving Trustee of the 
Settled Estates of the Marquess of Anglesey), 
Suitor for a Bill for effecting the object therein- 
after mentioned, for leave to bring in a Bill to 
extend the Time for the Completion of Stapenhill 
Bridge at Burton-upon-Trent, was presented, and 
read ; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Mr. Kinnaird and Mr. Milbank. 


Stapenhill 
Bridge. 


A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- 
esses of the Borough of O/dham, in the County 
alatine of Lancaster, for leave to bring in a Bill 

for empowering the Corporation of Oldham to 
construct additional Waterworks, and for extend- 
ing their limits of supply of Water and Gas, and 
for amending the Oldham Borough Improve- 
ment Act, 1865, and for other purposes, was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Mr. Hibbert and Mr. 
Platt. 


Oldham Cor- 
poration Water, 
&amp;e. 


North Stafford. A Petition of the North Staffordshire Railway 

shire Railway. Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to authorise 
the North Staffordshire Railway Company to 
abandon the construction of certain authorised 
Railways, and to subscribe a further Sum to the 
Undertaking of the Macclesfield, Bollington, and 
Marple Railway Company, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Viscount 
Sandon and Mr. Sait. 


North British A Petition of the North British Railway Com- 

Railway (Tay pany, for leave to bring in a Bill to authorise the 

Bridge. ) North British Railway Company to make Rail- 
ways and a Bridge across the Zay, near Dundee, 
to connect their System with the Railways of the 
Caledonian Railway Company, East and West of 
Dundee, and for other purposes, was presented, 
and read; anda Bill was vo to be brought in 
accordingly, by Sir Graham Montgomery, and Mr. 
Adam. 


North British 
Railway 
(General 
Powers. ) 


pany, for leave to bring in a Bill to authorise 
alterations in the Stobcross Railways and other 
Works; to confer powers upon the Trustees of the 
Clyde Navigation and others in reference to the 
Stobcross Undertaking ; to extend the Time for the 
purchase of Land and completion of various Rail- 
ways; to convert Port Edgar into a Harbour ; to 
— for the conversion of the Leadburn Pre- 
erence Stock into Ordinary Stock, and for the Con- 
solidation of the Lien Stocks of the North British 
Railway Company, and for other purposes, was 
sane og &gt; and read ; and a Bill was ordered to be 

rought in accordingly, by Sir Graham Mont- 
gomery and Mr. Adam. 


Northampton § A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- 
— esses of the Borough of Northampton, for leave to 
arkets and p : ; ° ° . 
iin. ring in a Bill to empower the Corporation of 
Northumpton to establish Markets and Fairs, and 
for other pengeres, was presented, and read ; and 
a Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, 

by Mr. Gilpin and Lord Henley. 


Bristol and A Petition of the Bristol and North Somerset 


NorthSomerset Railway Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to 
ristol and North Somerset Railway 


Railway. authorise the 





9th February. 


A Petition of the North British Railway Com- | 





1870. 


| Company to deviate from the authorised Line of 
their Railway at Radstock, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 
Jessel and Mr. George Gregory. 


A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- Yeovil Im. 
gesses of the Borough of Yeovil, for leave to bring Provement. 
in a Bill to make provision for supplying the 
Borough of Yeovil with Water; for amending 
* The Borough of Yeoerdd Extension and Improve- 
ment Act, 1854,” and for other purposes, was 
game and read; and a Bill was ordered to 

e brought in accordingly, by Mr. Neville-Gren- 
ville and Mr. Paget. 


A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- Leeds Corpo. 
gesses of the Borough of Leeds, for leave to bring ration Gas 
in a Bill for empowering the Mayor, Aldermen, (Purchase, &amp;.) 
and Burgesses of the Borough of Leeds to pur- 
chase by Agreement, and for empowering the 
Leeds Gas Light Company, and the Leeds New 
Gas Company respectively, to sell to the said 
Mayor, ian, and Burgesses the Under- 
takings of those Companies, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 

Baines and Mr. Alderman Carter. 


A Petition of the Great Northern and Western Great Northern 
(of Ireland) Railway Company, for leave to bring 24 Western 
in a Bill to authorise the Great Northern an elven (Ran 
Western (of Jreland) Railway Company to use ning Powers, 
_ of the Railways of the Midland Great &amp;c.) 

estern Railway (of Ireland) Company, and of 
the Great Southern and Western Railway Com- 
pany, and to enter into Working and Traffic Agree- 
ments with these Companies, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Lord 
Bingham and Mr. Melly. 





A Petition of the Limerick Market Trustees, Limerick 
for leave to bring in a Bill to alter and amend the Markets. 
Provisions of the ‘* Limerick Markets Act, 1852,” 
and the “ Limerick Markets Act, 1862,” with re- 
ference to Tolls, and to give further Powers to the 
Limerick Markets Trustees, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. Mon- 
sell and Mr. Synan. 


A Petition of the Great Northern and Western Great Northern 

(of Jreland) Railway Company, for leave to bring and Western 
in a Bill to extend for a further period the Time (of Ireland) 
for the construction of a portion of the Railway wry A 
authorised by the Great Northern and Western Line.) 
(of Ireland) Railway Act, 1861, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to * brought in accordingly, by Lord 
Bingham and Mr. Melly. 


A Petition of the London, Worcester, and South pondon, Wor- 
Wales Railway Company, for leave to bring in a cester, and 
Bill to extend the Time for the completion of the South Wales 
London, Worcester, and South Wales Railway, and —_ 
for other purposes, was presented, and read; and 
a Bill was eal to be brought in accordingly, 
by Mr. Jones and Mr. Thomas Cave. 


A Petition of the Lord Provost, Magistrates, Glasgow Muni- 
and Council of the City of Glasgow, for leave to cipal Extension 
bring in a Bill to extend the Municipal Boundaries 24 T™Pprev 
of the City of Glasgow, and for other purposes, was ~ 
presented, and ae ; and a Bill was ordered to be 

brought in accordingly, by Mr. Dalglish and Mr. 


Graham. 


A Petition of the Shipley Gas-Light Company, Shipley Gas. 











for leave to bring in a Bill to extend the limits 
and 








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Rotherham 
and Kimber- 
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Health. 


Dublin Corpo- 
ration Water. 


Leeds Corpo- 
ration Gas, &amp;c. 


Edinburgh, 
Loanhead 
Roslin, and 
Penicuick 
Railway. 


Gunthorpe 


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and increase the Capital of the Shipley Gas-Light 
Company, and for other purposes, was presented, 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Mr. William Edward Forster and 
Mr. Illingworth. 


A Petition of the Rotherham and Kimberworth 
Local Board of Health, for leave to bring in a Bill 
to extend the Time for the compulsory purchase 
of Lands, and completion of the Waterworks 
authorised by the Act relating to the Rotherham 
and Kimberworth Local Board of Health, and to 
authorise the said Board to construct Gasworks, 
and to purchase the Undertaking of the Rotherham 
Gas-Light and Coke Company ; and to authorise 
various Agreements with respect to Water and 
Gas, and for other purposes, was presented, and 
read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in ac- 
cordingly, by Viscount Milton and Mr. Mundella. 


A Petition of the Right Honourable the Lord 
Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of Dublin, for 
leave to bring in a Bill to enable the Lord 
Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of Dublin to 
enlarge and extend portions of the Dublin Corpo- 
ration Waterworks; to amend the Dublin Cor- 
poration Waterworks Acts, 1861, 1863, and 1866 ; 
to construct additional Filter-beds; to lay down 
additional Mains or Pipes; to consolidate their 
Powers; to confirm Agreements, and for other 
purposes, was presented, and read; and referred 
to the Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- 
gesses of the Borough of Leeds, for leave to bring 
ina Bill for empowering the Mayor, Aldermen, 
and Burgesses of the Borough of Leeds to erect 
Gas Works and supply Gas within the Parish and 
Borough of Leeds and Township of Roundhay, in 
the Parish of Barwich-in-Elmet, all in the West 
Riding of the County of York, and for making 
further provision with respect to the Sanitary con- 
dition of the Borough of Leeds, the providing of 
Slaughterhouses, and for other purposes, was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Mr. Baines and Mr. 
Alderman Carter. 


A Petition of Promoters of the Undertaking 
thereinafter mentioned, for, leave to bring in 
a Bill to authorise the construction of the Edin- 
burgh, Loanhead, and Roslin Railway, was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Mr. M*Zaren and Mr. 
Miller. 


A Petition of Promoters of the Undertaking 
thereinafter mentioned, for leave to bring in a 
Bill to authorise the construction of a Bridge 
over the River Trent, in the County of Not- 
tingham, and Roads and Approaches thereto, 
to be called the Gunthorpe Bridge, was presented, 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought 
in accordingly, by Mr. Barrow and Mr. Hild- 
yard, 


A Petition of Persons whose names are there- 
unto subscribed, for leave to bring in a Bill to 
improve the means of communication between 
England and the Continent, was presented, and 
read; anda Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Mr. Pemberton and Mr. Jessel. 


A Petition of the Rotherham Gas Light and 
Coke Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to 
enable the Rotherham Gas Light and Coke Com- 


pany to increase their Capital, and for other pur- 

poses with respect to the same Company, was pre- 

sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
Vot. 125, 











rought in accordingly, by Viscount Milton and 
Mr. Foljambe. 


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A Petition of the Metropolitan Street Tram- Metropolitan 
ways Company, for leave to — a Bill to au- ways, 
thorise the Metropolitan Street Tramways Com- 
pany to extend their Tramways, and for other 
purposes, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 
Buxton and Mr. Davison. 


A Petition of the Bristol Port and Channel Bristol Port 
Dock Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to — 
empower the Bristol Port and Channel Dock Com- 
pany to stop up the North Channel of the River 
Avon, and to confer further Powers upon that 
Company, and upon the Corporation of Bristo/, 
was presented, and read; and a Bill was ordered 
to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. Berkeley and 
Mr. Morley. 


A Petition of Promoters of the Barnstaple Barnstaple and 
and Jlfracome Railway Bill, for leave to bring in poiive 
a Bill for making Railways from Barnstaple to (No. 2) 
Ilfracombe, and for other purposes, was presented, 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought 
in accordingly, by Sir Stafford Northcote, Sir 
William Tite, and Mr. Acland. 


A Petition of the Pimlico, Peckham, and Green- Pimlico, Peck- 
wich Street Tramways Company, for leave to poate 
bring in a Bill to authorise the Pimlico, Peckham, Street Tram- 
and Greenwich Street Tramways Company to ways (Various 
construct additional passing places, and to convert P°**™) : 
certain of their authorised Tramways into double 
lines of Tramway, and for other purposes, was 
presented, and read; and a Bill was coteeed to be 
brought in accordingly, by Captain Grosvenor and 
Mr. Mundella. 


A Petition of the Reading Gas Company, for Reading Gas, 
leave to bring in a Bill for enabling the Reading 
Gas Company to raise additional Capital, to con- 
struct new Works, for extending their limits of 
Supply, and for other purposes, was presented, 
and read; aud a Bill was ordered to be brought 
in accordingly, by Mr. Benyon and Mr. Walter. 


A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- Reading Local 
gesses of the Borough of Reading, in the County — 
of Berks, acting as the Local Board of Health in 
and for the District of the said Borough, for leave 
to bring ina Bill for enabling the Local Board of 
Health in and for the District of the Borough of 
Reading, to execute certain Works for the im- 
provement of the Water Supply and Sewerage of 
the Borough, and the drainage of Lands in and 
adjoining thereto, and for other purposes, was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Sir Francis Goldsmid 
and Mr. Walter. 


A Petition of the North Eastern Railway Com- North Eastern 
pany, for leave to bring in a Bill for enabling non 
the North Eastern Railway Company to construct Melmerby,&amp;c.) 
a Railway from Leyburn to Hawes, and other 
Works, and acquire additional Lands; for the 
abandonment of the authorised Hawes and Mel- 
merby Railway; and for vesting in the Company 
the Undertaking of the West Durham Railwa 
Company, and for other purposes, was presented, 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought 
in accordingly, by Sir Harcourt Johnstone and 
Mr. Pease. 


A Petition of the London and North Western, Preston 
and the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Com- 5% 
panies, for leave to bring in a Bill for enabling 
the London and North Western, and the Lan- 
cashire and Yorkshire Railway Companies to — 

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16 9th February. 


and enlarge their Station at Preston; and in con- 
nection therewith to acquire lands and execute 
certain Works; and for authorising Agreements 
between the Companies in reference to those and 
other matters, and for other purposes, was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Mr. Brown- Westhead 
and Mr. LHornty. 


North Eastern A Petition of the North Eastern Railway Com- 

Railway (Con- pany, for leave to bring in a Bill to consolidate 

— of into one ordinary Stock the separate ordinary 

— Stocks and Shares in the North Eastern Railway 
Company, and to make other Provisions consequent 
thereon, and in reference to the Share Capital of 
the Company, and for other purposes, was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Sir Harcourt John- 
stone and Mr. Pease. 


Midland Rail- A Petition of the Midland Railway Company, 

way( Additional for leave to bring in a Bill for conferring addi- 

eee tional Powers on the Midland Railway Company 
for the construction of Works, and for the raising 
of further Capital, and for other purposes, was 
presented, oe read; and a Bill was ordered to 
be brought in accordingly, by Mr. William Philip 
Price and Mr. William Edwin Price. 


London and A Petition of the London and North Western 
North Western Railway Company, for leave to bring in a Bill for 
a —_ conferring on the London and North Western 
Railway Company additional Powers, and making 
further provision with respect to Steam Com- 
munication between Holyhead and Ireland, and 
for other purposes, was presented, and read; and 
a Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, 


by Mr. Brown-Westhead and Mr. Tipping. 


Liverpool 


A Petition of the Liverpool Tramway Company, 
‘Tramways. 


for leave to bring in a Bill for enabling the 
Liverpool Tramways Company to make new Street 
Tramways in Liverpool and its neighbourhood, in 
connection with, and in extension of, their autho- 
rised Undertaking, and for other purposes, was 
—— and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 

rought in accordingly, by Mr. Charles Turner 


and Mr. Cross. 


London and A Petition of the Zondon and North Western 
North Western Railway Company, for ieave to bring in a Bill for 


7 (Ad Gonferring additional Powers on the London and 
Powers.) North Western Railway Company in relation to 


their own Undertaking and the Undertakings of 
other Companies, and for o:her purposes, was pre- 
sented, on read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Mr. Brown-Westh 

and Colonel Bourne. 
Lancashire and A Petition of the Lancashire and Yorkshire 
— Railway Company, and the London and North 
North Western Western Railway Company, for leave to bring in 
Railway Com- g Bill for authorising the Lancashire and Yorkshire 
a) (Steam- Railway Company, and the London and North 
: Western Railway Company to run Steam Vessels 
between Fleetwood and Belfast, and for other 
purposes, was presented, and read; and a Bill 
was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by 


Colonel Wilson Patten, Mr. Hornby, Mr. Brown- | 


Westhead, and Mr. Hodgson. 


A Petition of the Leeds Gas Light Company, 
for leave to bring in a Bill to enable the Leeds 
Gas Light Company to raise a further Sum of 
Money, to extend their limits of Supply, to purchase 
additional Lands, and for other purposes, was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Mr. Baines and Mr. 
Wheelhouse. 


Leeds Gas. 


1870. 


A Petition of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Lancashire and 
Railway Company, for leave to bring in a Bill for — 
conferring Powers on the Lancashire and Yorkshire “™"™ 
Railway Company for the construction of Rail- 
ways and other Works, and the acquisition of 
Lands in the West Riding of the County of York 
and the County of Lancaster, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 
Algernon Egerton, Lord Frederick Cavendish, and 
Mr. Hornby. 


A Petition of the Great Western Railway Com- Herefordshire 
pany, for leave to bring in a Bill for vesting in 804 Gloucaster 
the Great Western Railway Company the Under- Navigation. 
taking of the Company of Proprietors of the 
Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal Navi- 
gation, and for other purposes, was presented, and 
read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Sir Daniel Gooch and Mr. William 
Philip Price. 


A Petition of the Great Western Railway Com- Great Western 
pany, for leave to bring in a Bill for conferring ®#!”*y- 
further Powers on the Great Western Railway 

Company in relation to their own Undertaking 

and the Undertakings of other Companies, and 

for other purposes, was presented, and read; and 

2, Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, 

by Sir Daniel Gooch and Sir Watkin Williams 

Wynn. 


A Petition of the North Metropolitan Tram- North Metro. 
ways Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to — to 
empower the North Metropolitan Tramways ~~~ 
Company to construct new Street Tramways, and 
for other purposes, was presented, and read; and 
referred to the Select Committee on Standing 
Orders. 


A Petition of the Local Board of Health for Aberdare Local 
the District of Aberdare, in the County of Glamor- 8°: . 
gan, for leave to bring in a Bill to enable the 
Local Board for the District of Aberdare to erect 
Waterworks and supply Water, to purchase the 
Undertaking of the Aberdare Waterworks Com- 
pany, and for other purposes, was presented, and 
read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Mr. fothergill and Mr. Henry 
Richard. 

A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- Sheffield Cor- 
gesses of the Borough of Sheffield, for leave to PortionWater 





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bring in a Bill to provide for the vesting in the 
Corporation of Sheffield of the Undertaking of the 
Company of Proprietors of the Sheffield Water- 


cad Works, and for other purposes, was presented, and 


read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Mr. Mundella, Viscount Milton, 


‘and Mr. Henry Beaumont. 


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Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Midland Cou. 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, ties and South 
° . : - &gt; Wales Railway. 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Petition for the Midland 
Counties and South Wales Railway Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the Se- 
lect Committee on Standing Orders. ssa hadi 

Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Belfast Con- 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, *™™«"’ 9 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standin 
Orders in the case of the Petition for the Belfast 
Consumers’ Gas Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the Se- 
lect Committee on Standing Orders. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Dublin Corpo 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, #ioa Wate" 
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in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Petition for the Dudlin 
Corporation Water Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the Se- 
lect Committee on Standing Orders. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 


Glasgow Street 
Tramways. 


Orders in the case of the Petition for the Glasgow | 


Street Tramways Bill. 
Ordered, That the Report be referred to the Se- 
lect Committee on Standing Orders. 


Dudley, Old- = Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
bury, and Bir. one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
mingham High . f ii ‘oh the Stand 
Level Railway, 12 respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Petition for the Dudley, 
Oldbury, and Birmingham High Level Railway 
Bill. 
Ordered, That the Report be referred to the Se- 
lect Committee on Standing Orders. 


Glasgow Tram- Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,— Report from 
ways. one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Petition for the Glasgow 
Tramways Bill. 
Ordered, That the Report be referred to the Se- 
lect Committee on Standing Orders. 


North Metro- | Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
politan Tram- one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
a. in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Petition for the North 
Metropolitan Tramways Bill. 
Ordered, That the Report be referred to the Se- 
lect Committee on Standing Orders. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the 'J'able,— Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Petition for the Sheffield 
Corporation Gas (New Works) Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the Se- 
lect Committee on Standing Orders. 


Sheffield Cor- 
ration Gas 
(New Works. ) 


Belfast Water. © Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Petition for the Belfast 
Water Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the Se- 


lect Committee on Standing Orders. 


Kingsbridge 
ilway. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders,n the case of the Petition for the Kings- 
bridge Railway Bill. ' 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the Se- 
lect Committee on Standing Orders. 


Southwark Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
Writ. rant to the Clerk of the Crown, to make out a new 
Writ for the electing of a Burgess to serve in this 
resent Parliament for the Borough of Southwark, 
in the room of the Right Honourable Austen Henry 
Layard, who, since his election for the said Bo- 
rough, hath accepted the office of Steward or 
Bailiff of Her Majesty’s Three Chiltern Hundreds 
of Stoke, Desborough, and Bonenham, in the 
County of Buckingham. 


Londonderry 


: Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
City Writ. 


rant to the Clerk of the Crown in Jreland, to make 

out a new Writ for the electing of a Citizen to 

serve in this present Parliament for the City of 

Londonderry, in the room of Richard Dowse, Es- 

quire, who, since his election for the said City, 
VoL, 125. 


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hath accepted the office of Her Majesty’s Solicitor 
General for Ireland. 


Several Public Petitions were 


resented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the 


able. Petitions. 


Vide First 
Report. 
Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Lighthouse 
a Copy of Correspondence relative to the com-“"%™* 
parative advantages of the Lighthouse Lanterns, 
adopted by the Corporation of the Trinity House 
and the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre accordingly presented the 
said Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


No. 5. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, OysterFisheries 
a Copy of a Report to the Board of Trade by Mr. (Bivers Black~ 
Pennell upon the state of the Oyster Fisheries in Tow) 
the Rivers B/ackwater and Roach. No. 6 
Mr. Shaw Lefevre accordingly presented the pe 
said Paper. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Excise 
a Return of the Number of Excise Licences issued Licences. 
in the year ended the 3lst day of March 1869, 
for the Manufacture or Sale of Malt, Beer, Spirits, 
Wine, Cider, and Sweets in England, Scotland, and ; 
Ireland respectively ; showing the Rates of each 
description of Licence, the Amount of Revenue 
received under each Head, and also the Amount 
of Duty on Malt, British, Foreign, and Colonial 
Spirits, and Wines taken for Consumption in the 
same period. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Felons’ 

to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Property. 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Returns showing the Amount of Felons’ 
Property forfeited to the Crown in each County, 
City, and Town in England and Wales; specifying 
how much of such Property was restored by the 
Crown, or paid over to or detained by Grantees 
of the Crown, distinguishing the Names of such 
Grantees : And, showing also the Expenses 
incurred in the recovery and appropriation of 
such forfeited Property (in continuation of Par- 
liamentary Paper, No. 136, of Session 1864). 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 





Ordered, That there be laid before this House, y,:: 
a Copy of Correspondence between the Chancellor ia ™ 
of the Exchequer and the Governor of the Bank or 
of England relative to the National Debt. 

Mr. William Henry Gladstone accordingly pre- 
sented the said Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ;.and be printed. 


A Petition of Messrs. Wing and Du Cane, of Finsbury 
No. 1, Gray’s-Inn Square, Middlesex, was pre- Park Bill 
sented, and read; setting forth, That the Peti- ‘**7.) 
tioners have an action pending in Her Majesty’s 
Court of Queen’s Bench against the Metropolitan 
Board of Works, in which it is necessary to pro- 
duce on the trial the papers and documents there- 
inafter enumerated; and praying that the proper 
Officer of the House may be ordered to produce 
upon the trial of the action “ Wing versus the 
Metropolitan Board of Works,” in the Court of 
Queen’s Bench, the there-undermentioned docu- 
ments, namely, the Bill to enable the Metropolitan 
Board of Works to form a Park to be called Fins- 
bury Park, the Plan deposited in the Private Bill 

D Office, 



























































































Address re- 
ported, and 
agreed to. 








18 9th February. 1870. 


Office, the Petition of George Moore and Thomas 
Twining Wing against the said Bill, the Bill as 
amended in Committee, and the Amendments to 
be proposed on the Third Reading by the said Pe- 
titioners against the Bill, all of Session (2) 1857. 

Ordered, That leave be given to the proper 
Officer to attend accordingly. 


Captain Egerton reported from the Committee 
appointed to draw 4 an Address to be presented 
to Her Majesty, That they had drawn up an 
Address accordingly ; and the same was read, as 
followeth : 


Most Gracious Sovereign, 


We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal 
Subjects, the Commons of the United Kingdom of 
Greut Britain and Ireland, in Parliament assembled, 
beg leave to convey to Your Majesty our thanks 
for the gracious Speech which Your Majesty has | 
commanded to be made to both Houses of Parlia-| 
ment, and to express our sincere regret that recent | 
indisposition has prevented Your Majesty from 
meeting us in person. 

We humbly thank Your Majesty for informing | 
us that the friendly sentiments which are enter-( 
tained in all quarters towards this Country, and | 
which Your Majesty cordially reciprocates, the | 
growing disposition to resort to the good offices | 





_Government of the United States, a Bill will be 


proposed to us for the purpose of defining the 
status of subjects or citizens of F rg Countries, 
who may desire naturalization, and of aiding them 
in the attainment of that object; and that we shall 
be further invited to consider Bilis prepared, in 
compliance with the Report of the Commission on 
Courts of Judicature, for the improvement of the 
constitution and procedure of the Superior Tribunals 
of both original and appellate jurisdiction. 

We assure Your Majesty that we humbly join 
in Your Majesty’s opinion that some satisfactory 
legislative settlement should be effected of the 
question of Religious Tests in the Universities and 
Colleges of Oxford and Cambridge, which may 
contribute to extend the usefulness of these great 
Institutions, and to heighten the respect with 
which they are justly regarded. 

We thank Your Majesty for acquainting us that 
Bills have been prepared for extending the inci- 
dence of Rating, and for placing the collection of 
the large sums locally raised for various purposes 
on a simple and uniform footing; and we assure 
Your Majesty of our readiness to undertake the 
amendment of the Laws which regulate the grant 
of Licences for the Sale of Fermented and Spi- 
rituous Liquors. 

We humbly thank Your Majesty for informing 
us that Measures will be brought under our con- 


of Allies in cases of international difference, and sideration for facilitating the Transfer of Land, 
the conciliatory spirit in which several such cases for regulating the Succession to Real Property in 
have recently been treated and determined, en-| cases of Intestacy, for amending the Laws as to 
courage Your Majesty’s confidence in the continued | the Disabilities of Members of Trade Combinations, 


maintenance of the general tranquillity. 

We humbly thank Your Majesty for directing 
that Papers shall be laid before us with reference 
to recent occurrences in New Zealand. 

We humbly thank Your Majesty for informing 
us that the Estimates for the Services of the 
approaching financial year are in a forward state 
of preparation, and that they are not only framed 
with a view to the effective maintenance of the 
Public Establishments, but that they will impose 


and for both consolidating and improving the body 


of Statutes which relate to Merchant Shipping. 


We humbly assure Your Majesty that we 
participate in the concern with which Your Ma- 
jesty has announced to us the recent extension of 
Agrarian Crime in several parts of Ireland, with 
its train of accompanying evils. 

We humbly thank Your Majesty for informin 
us that the Executive Government has wnglayel 
freely the means at its command for the preven- 


a diminished charge upon the Subjects of Your tion of outrage, and that a partial improvement may 
Majesty. be observed; but that, although the number of 

We assure Your Majesty that we hear with | offences, within this class of crime, has been by no 
pleasure that the condition of the Revenue has! means so great as at some former periods, the 
answered to the expectations which were formed | indisposition to give evidence in aid of the admin- 
during the past Session; and we express our istration of Justice has been alike remarkable and 


readiness to carry to its completion the inquiry | 
which was last year instituted into the mode of 
conducting Parliamentary and Municipal Elections, | 
and thus to prepare the materials of useful and | 
early Legislation. 

We humbly assure Your Majesty that our | 
most earnest attention will be given to the Measure | 
which has been prepared with a view to amend | 
the Laws respecting the occupation and acquisition | 
of Land in Jreland, in a manner adapted to the | 
veculiar circumstances of that Country, and calcu-| 
lated, as Your Majesty believes, to bring about 
improved relations between the several classes 
concerned in Jrish Agriculture, which collectively 
constitute the great bulk of the people; and | 
that we share in Your Majesty’s confidence that | 
these provisions will tend to inspire among persons, | 
with whom such sentiments may still be wanting, | 
that steady confidence in the Law, and that desire | 
to render assistance in its effective administration, | 
which mark Your Majesty’s Subjects in general, 
and thus will aid in consolidating the fabric of the 
Empire. 

We humbly thank Your Majesty for informing 
us that, among many other subjects of public im- 
peas whic iw to demand our care, a Bill 
nas been prepared for the enlargement, on a com- 
prehensive scale, of the means of National Educa- 
tion. 

We humbly thank Your Majesty for informing 
us that in fulfilment of an engagement to the 








injurious. 

We assure Your Majesty that, humbly trusting 
with Your Majesty to the permanent operation of 
wise and necessary changes in the Law for the 
removal of such evils, we shall be prepared for 
the adoptions of special provisions, fm such a 
pte J appear during the course of the Session to 

e required by the paramount interest of peace 
and order. 

We humbly assure Your Majesty thatewe fer- 
vently join in Your Majesty’s prayers that our 
labours may be constantly attended by the blessing 
of Almighty God. 

The said Address being read a second time ; 

Resolved, That this House doth agree with the 
Committee in the said Address to be presented to 
Her Majesty. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
. are “f ie Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 

ouncil. 


Ordered, That Her Majesty’s most gracious 
Speech to both Houses of Parliament be taken 
into consideration To-morrow. 


‘Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Annuity Tax 
to abolish the Annuity Tax or Ministers’ Money ( ) 


which is levied in the Parish of Canongate within 
Edinburgh, and to make other provisions respecti 
the Stipends of the Ministers in that Parish, 


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33 Victoria. 9th—10th 


also respecting the Stipends of the Ministers in 
the city parishes: And that Mr. M‘Laren, Mr. 
Miller, and Mr. Crum-Ewing do prepare, and 


bring it in, 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Law relating to Life Assurance 
Companies: And that Mr. Stephen Cave, Sir Tho- 
mas Bazley, and Mr. Russell Gurney do prepare, 
and bring it in. 


Life Assurance 
Companies. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to extend the provisions of the Law as to stolen 
Horses to all other kind of stolen Cattle: And 
that Sir George Jenkinson, Mr. Staveley Hill, Mr. 
Pell, and Mr. Wren Hoskyns do prepare, and 
bring it in. 


Cattle Stealing. 


Game Laws Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
Amendment. to amend the Laws relating to Game: And that 
Mr, Philip Wykeham Martin, Sir David Salomons, 
and Sir Henry Hoare do prepare, and bring it in. 
Church Rates Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
(Scotland.) for the Abolition of Compulsory Church Rates in 
Scotland: And that Mr. M‘Laren, Mr. Graham, 
and Mr. Craufurd do prepare and bring it in. 
Attorneys’ and Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 


Solicitors’ Re- to amend the Laws relating to the Remuneration 


muneration. of Attorneys and Solicitors: And that Mr. Rath- 
bone, Mr. George Gregory, Mr. Morley, and Mr. 
Goldney do prepare, and bring it in. 

Kitchen and Ordered, That a Standing Committee be ap- 

Refreshment pointed to control the Arrangements of the Kitchen 

Rooms (House 


and Refreshment Rooms, in the Department of the 
Serjeant at Arms attending this House:—And a 
Committee was appointed of Colonel French, Mr. 
Henry Edwards, Nie. Dalglish, Mr. Onslow, Mr. 
Adam, Mr, Fitzwilliam Dich, Mr. Alderman Law- 
rence, Mr. Goldney, and Captain Vivian. 

Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 


of Commons.) 


Mr. Stephen Cave presented a Bill to amend the 
Companies Bill. Law eldide to a feat Companies: And 
Bill 2, | the same was read the first time ; and ordered to be 
read a second time upon Wednesday the 23rd day 

of this instant February ; and to be printed. 


Sir George Jenkinson presented a Bill to extend 
the provisions of the Law as to stolen Horses to 
all other kind of stolen Cattle: And the same was 
read the first time ; and ordered to be read a second 
time upon Wednesday next; and to be printed. 


Cattle Stealing 
Bill. 


Bill 1, 


Mr. Philip Wykeham Martin presented a Bill to 
amend the Laws relating to Game: And the same 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time upon Wednesday the 16th day of 
March next; and to be seluted. 


Game Laws 
Amendment 
Bill. 

Bill 3. 


Mr. M‘LZaren presented a Bill to abolish the 
Annuity Tax or Ministers’ Money which is levied 
in the Parish of Canongate within Edinburgh, and 
to make other provisions respecting the Stipends 
of the Ministers in that Parish, and also respecting 
the Stipends of the Ministers in the City Parishes : 
And the same was read the first time; and ordered 
to be read a second time upon Wednesday the 2nd 
day of March next; and to be printed. 


Annuity Tax 
= 


Church Rates Mr. M‘Laren presented a Bill for the Abolition 
(Scotland) Bill. of Compulsory Church Rates in Scotland: And 
Bill 5. the same was read the first time; and ordered to 
be read a second time upon Wednesday the 9th 

day of March next; and to be printed. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 


Vo. 125. 








February. 19 


Thursday, 10th February, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


“7* HE House being informed, That the Sheriffs Prison Chari- 
of the City of London attended at the door, Senet anaes 
they were called in, and at the Bar presented,— ~ 
A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and-Com- 
mons of the City of London in Common Council 
assembled :—And then they withdrew. 
And the said Petition for leave to bring in a 
Bill for making better provision for the Adminis- 
tration and Application of the Prison Charities 
of London, Middlesex, and Southwark, and for the 
Establishment and Maintenance of an Industrial 
School for Destitute or Vagrant Children not 
convicted of Crime, and for other purposes, was 
read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Mr. Crawford, Baron Lionel de 
Rothschild and Mr. Alderman William Lawrence. 


A Petition of the Commissioners of the Borough Enniskillen 
of Enniskillen, in the County of Fermanagh, for Borough _ 
leave to bring in a Bill to extend and define the "°°" 
limits of the Borough of Enniskillen, to enable the 
Commissioners for that Borough to construct Wa- 
terworks and supply Water, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Viscount 
Crichton and Captain Archdall. 


A Petition of Promoters of the Bill thereinafter partmouth 
mentioned, for leave to bring in a Bill to consti- Water. 
tute a body of Commissioners and empower them 
to purchase certain Shipping Dues from His 
Royal Highness the Prince of Wales ; and also to 
provide for the alteration and ultimate extinction 
of such Shipping Dues, and for raising Moneys, 
and for other purposes, was presented, and read; 
and a Bill was ordered to be brought in accord- 
ingly, by Sir Lawrence Palk, Sir Massey Lopes, 
and Mr. Kekewich. 


A Petition of the Trustees acting under the Pendleton 
Powers of the Pendleton Roads Act, 1853, for Roads. 
leave to bring in a Bill for more effectually re- 
pairing and improving several Roads leading to 
and from the Town of Salford through Pendleton 
and other Places, in the County Palatine of Lan- 
caster, and for making and maintaining a new 
Branch Road, and for making Turnpike certain 
portions of Road, and for other purposes, was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Mr. Osborne Morgan 
and Mr. Jessel. 


A Petition of the North British Railway Com- purntisland 
pany, for leave to bring in a Bill for improving Harbour. 
and maintaining the Harbour of Burntisland, in 
the County of Fife, and for constructing a Dock 
and other Works in connection therewith, was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Sir Graham Mont- 
gomery and Mr. Adam. 


A Petition of the Wandsworth Bridge Com- w 
pany, for leave to bring in a Bill to extend the Bridge. 
Time for the completion of the Wandsworth Bridge 
and Approaches, and for other purposes, was pre- 
sented, and read; aud a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Mr. Buxton and Lord 
George Hamilton. 


A Petition of the Exmouth Dock Company, for Exmouth 
leave to bring in a Bill to make provisions with Docks. 
respect to certain Tolls, Rates, and Dues Pa able 
to the Corporation of Exeter in respect o Goods 
imported into the Port of Ezeter or parts thereof, 
and for other purposes, was presented, and read; 
and a Bill was ordered to be brought in accord- 


D2 ingly, 














20 


ingly, by Sir Lawrence Palk and Sir Massey 
Lopes. 


A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- 

esses of the Borough of Sheffield, for leave to 
(New Works.) bring in a Bill to authorise the Corporation of 
Sheffield to manufacture and supply Gas within 
that Borough, and for other purposes, was pre- 
sented, and read ; and referred to the Select Com- 
mittee on Standing Orders. 


Sheffield Cor- 
poration Gas 


Great Eastern A Petition of the Great Eastern Railway Com- 
iGeoene pany for leave to bring in a Bill to confer various 
Powers.) owers upon the Great Eastern Railway Com- 
any with respect to the Ramsey Railway, the 
, ole Branch of the said Company, the Northern 
and Eastern and Tendring Hundred Railway Com- 
panies and other Property of the said Company at 
Harwich, and for other purposes, was presented, 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Lord Eustace Cecil and Mr. Ro- 

bert Fowler. 


A Petition of Suitors for a Bill for effecting 
the objects thereinafter mentioned, for leave to 
bring in a Bill for making a Railway from Esher 
to Cobham, both in the County of Surrey, was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Mr. Brodrick and Mr. 
Peek. 


Blackburn 
Corporation 
Improvement. 


A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- 
eszes of the Borough of Blackburn, in the County 
alatine of Lancaster, for leave to bring in a Bill 

to enable the Corporation of Blackburn to con- 
struct Works for the Sewage Utilisation; to 
acquire Lands for that purpose; to provide a 
Cattle Market; to improve the Borough; and to 
raise further Moneys, and to confer upon the 
Corporation additional Powers, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 
Henry Feilden and Mr. Hornby. 


Lincoln City 


Semenene. A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens 


of the City of Lincoln, for leave to bring in a Bill 
for carrying into effect mg ewer with respect 
to Commons parcel of the Manor of the City of 
Lincoln, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. Seely 
and Mr. Hinde Palmer. 


A Bill to enable the Gloucester and Berkeley 
Canal Company to extend and improve their 
Works; to convert their existing Capital into 
Stock; to authorise Traffic Arrangements with 
certain Companies, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time; and referred to the Examiners 
of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Gloucester 
and Berkeley 
Canal Bill. 


A Bill incorporating and conferring further 
Powers on the Aberdare Gas Company, was read 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time. 


Broughty 
Ferry Police 
Commis- 
sioners Bill. 


A Bill to enable the Commissioners of Police of 
the Burgh of Broughty Ferry to purchase the 
Gasworks of the Broughty Ferry Gas Light Com- 
pan:’, and to supply Gas within the said Burgh 
and District, was read the first time; and ordered 
to be read a second time. 


Pembroke and 
Tenby Rail- 
way Bi 


A Bill to authorise the Pembroke and Tenby 
Railway et aid to extend their Railway to 
Pembroke Dockyard, and to make Arrangements 
with the Admiralty, and for other urposes, was 
read the first time ; and referred to the Examiners 
of Petitions for Private Bills. 


A Bill to authorise the Construction of a Rail- 
way from the Midland Railway at Chesterfield to 


Chesterfield 
and Brampton 
Railway Bill. 


10th February. 








1870. 


Brampton, and Branch Railways or Tramways 
connected therewith, in the County of Derby, and 
for other purposes, was read the first time; and 
ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill to enable the Gas Light and Coke Com- Gas Light and 
pany to purchase the Undertaking of the Victoria ony pin. 
ocks Gas Company, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time; and referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


A Bill for extending the Limits of the District West Hartle- 
under the authority of the West Hartlepool Im- ?°! &amp;xtension 
o%. ° and Improve- 
etoire vey Commissioners, and for making better ment Bill. 
rovision for the Improvement and Government 
of the extended District, and for other purposes, 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time. 


A Bill to provide for the Management and Clyde Light- 
Maintenance of the Lighthouses and Beacons in houses Bill. 
the Firth of Clyde, and the Improvement of the 
Navigation, and for other purposes, was read the 
first time; and ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill to authorise the Trustees of the Clyde clyde Navi- 
Navigation to construct a Dock or Tidal Basin, gation Bill, 
Quays, Tramways, and other Works at the Har- 
bour of Glasgow ; to abandon certain Works; and 
to borrow additional Money, and for other pur- 
poses, was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time. 


A Bill for supplying with Gas the Town of King’s Lynn 
King’s Lynn and the Parishes of Saint Margaret a 
King’s Lynn, South Lynn All Saints, West Lynn 
Saint Peter, North Lynn Saint Edmund, and Gay- 
wood, all in the County of Norfolk, was read the 
first time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill for empowering the Mayor, Aldermen, Leeds Corpo- 
and Burgesses of the Borough of Leeds to erect ration Gas, 
Gasworks and supply Gas within the Parish and &amp;* Bi 
Borough of Leeds and Township of Roundhay, in 
the Parish of Barwick-in-Elmet, all in the West 
Riding of the County of York, and for making 
further Provision with respect to the Sanitary 
condition of the Borough of Leeds, the providing 
of Slaughterhouses, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time. 


A Bill for empowering the Mayor, Aldermen, and Leeds Corpo- 
Burgesses of the Borough of Leeds to purchase by ration Gas 
Agreement, and for empowering the Leeds Gas 4 on 7 
Light Company and the Leeds New GasCompany ~ 
respectively to sell to the said Mayor, Aldermen, 
and Burgesses the Undertakings of those Com- 
panies, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill to authorise the Construction of a Bridge Gunthorpe 
over the River 7’rent, in the County of Nottingham, Bridge Bill. 
and Roads and Approaches thereto, to be called 
“ The Gunthorpe Bridge,” was read the first time ; 
and ordered io be read a second time. 


A Bill to extend the Municipal Boundaries of Glasgow 
the City of Glasgow, and for other purposes, was Municipal Ex- 
read the first time; and ordered to 
second time. 


tension and 
e read a Improvement 
ill. 


A Bill to authorise the Construction of the Edinburgh, 
Edinburgh, Loanhead, and Roslin Railway, was Loanhead, 


read the first time; and ordered to be read a sey 
second time. Railway Bill. 
A Bill for empowering the Mayor, Aldermen, path co 
and Burgesses of the City and Borough of Bath to tion Bill 
more effectually supply with Water the City and 
Borough 












33 Vicrortia. 


Borough of Bath, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time. 


A Bill to authorise the Tyne Improvement Com- 
missioners to collect certain Coal and other Dues 
now collected by the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- 
gesses of the Borough of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and 
to apply the whole thereof to the Tyne Improve- 
ment Fund, and for other purposes, was read the 
first time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 


Improve- 
ae Bill. 


A Bill to establish and maintain a System of 
Warehousing of Goods in connection with the 
Port and Harbours of Greenock, and for the Regu- 
lation of the same, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time; and ordered to + read a 
second time. 


Greenock 
Harbour Bill. 


A Bill for better supplying with Water the 
Town of Ruabon and Places adjacent, in the 
County of Denbigh, was read the first time; and 
ordered to be read a second time. 


Ruabon Water 
Bill. 


A Bill for incorporating the Wrexham Gas 
Light Company with Powers to supply the Town 
of Wrexham and its Neighbourhood with Gas, and 
for other purposes, was read the first time; and 
ordered to be read a second time. 


Wrexham Gas 
Bill. 


Bristol and A Bill to authorise the Bristol and North 
North Somer- Somerset Railway Company to deviate from the 
cre authorised Line of their Railway at Radstock, and 

: for other purposes, was read the first time; and 


referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Bills. 


Metropolitan A Bill to authorise the Metropolitan Street 

Street Tram- Tramways Company to extend their Tramways, 

ways Bill. and. for other purposes, was read the first time ; 
and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for 
Private Bills. 

Pimlico, Peck- A Bill to authorise the Pimlico, Peckham, and 

_ tan Greenwich Street Tramways Company to construct 


Street Tram. ®dditional Passing Places, and to convert certain 

ways (Various of their authorised Tramways into double Lines 

Powers) Bill. of Tramway, and for other purposes, was read the 
first time; and referred to the Examiners of Peti- 
tions for Private Bills. 


10th February. 





| 


** The Borough of Yeovil Extension and Improve- 
ment Act, 1854,” and for other purposes, was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time. 


A Bill to extend the Time for the completion of Stapenhilt 
Stapenhill Bridge at Burton-upon-Trent, was read om. 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time. 


A Bill for incorporating “ The Airedale Gas Airedale Gas 
Company,” and for enabling them to supply Gas Bill. 
to parts of the Townships of Zdle and Eceleshill, in 
the West Riding of Yorkshire, was read the first 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill for making better provision for the supply Ashton-under- 
of Water to a District consisting of the Boroughs L¥ne, — 
of Ashton-under-Lyne and Stalybridge and the Dukinfield 
District of the Dukinfield Local Board of Health, (District) 
and their respective neighbourhoods, and for other #er Bill. 
pape was read the first time; and ordered to 


e read a second time. 


A Bill to extend the Term and amend the Pro- Bradford and 
visions of the Act relating to the Bradford and | gg 
Huddersfield Turnpike Road, was read the first “° 


time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill for more effectually lighting with Gas puxton Ges 
Burton and other places in Derbyshire, was read Bill. 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time. 


A Bill to incorporate the Colne Fishery Com- Colne Fishery 
pany, and to authorise the demise to them of the Bill- 

ishery of the River Colne, was read the first time ; 
and ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill to vest Fosdyke Bridge and certain Pro- Fosdyke 
perty connected therewith in the Inhabitants of Bridge Bill 
the Parts of Holland, in Lincolnshire, as a County 
Bridge and County Property, was read the first 
time; and ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill to enable the Great Northern Railway Great North 
Company to abandon the construction of the Wat- ern Railway 
ford and Edgware Railway, and for other pur- 2 
poses relating to the same Company, was read the 
first time; and referred to the Examiners of Pe- 
titions for Private Bills. 


A Bill to enable the Local Board for the District Hyde Local 
of Hyde, in the County Palatine of Chester, to Board Bill. 
purchase the Hyde, Werneth, and Newton Water- 
works, and to confer upon them other Powers with 
reference thereto, was read the first time; and 
ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill to facilitate the Communieation between International 


| England and the Continent, was read the first ee 


Gas, and for amending the Oldham Borough Im-| time; and ordered to be read a second time. 


Rotherham A Bill to enable the Rotherham Gas Light and 
Gas Bill. Coke Company to increase their Capital, and for 
other purposes with respect to the same Company, 
was read the first time; and referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 
Oldham Cor. A Bill for empowering the Corporation of O/d- 
tion ham to construct additional Waterworks, and for 
ni’ ** extending their limits of Supply of Water and 
provement Act, 1865, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time. 
Northampt A Bill to empower the Corporation of Northamp- 
a ie ton to establish Markets and Fairs, and for other 
kets and : 4 
Faire Bil porpooes, was read the first time ; and ordered to 
e read a second time. 


Barnstapleand _ A Bill for making Railways from Barnstaple to 

Iifracombe  Jifracombe, and for other purposes, was read the 
way first time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 

(No, 2) Bill. 

Continental A Bill to improve the means of Communication 


Communica- between England and the Continent, was read the 
tion Bill. first time; and ordered to be read a second time. 


Yeovil Im- A Bill to make provision for supplying the 
Provement Bill. Borough of Yeovil with Water; for amending 
VoL. 125. 








A Bill for incorporating “ The King’s Lynn Gas King’s Lyon 
Company,” and for enabling them to supply Gas to 4s Bill. 
King’s Lynn and other places in Norfolk, was read 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time. 


A Bill for extending the Powers of “ The Leicester 
Leicester Lunatic Asylum and Improvement Act, Lunatic _ 
1865,” and for other purposes, was read the first “*7 lum Bil. 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill to enlarge the Powers of the London and London,Black- 
Blackwall Railway Company with respect to one Wall, and Mill- 
of the Railways, and to abandon the other Rail- failvey 
ways authorised by “ The London, Blackwall, and 
Millwall Extension Railway Act, 1865,” was read 
the first time; and referred to the Examiners of 
Petitions for Private Bills. 

D3 A Bill 








Metropolitan 
Railway Bill. 


Metropolitan 
District 
Railway Bill. 


Metropolitan 
and Saint 

John’s Wood 
Railway Bill. 


Newcastle- 
upon-Tyne 
Improvement 
Bill. 


Newcastle and 
Gateshead 
Water Bill. 


Newport Pag- 
nell Railway 
Bill. 


North London 
Tramways 
Bill. 


Ryde Pier 
Railway Ex- 
tension Bill. 


Severn and 
Wye Railway 
and Canal Bill. 


Sheffield 
Waiter Bill. 


Thames Em- 
bankment 
(North) Bill. 


Wolverhamp- 
ton and Wal- 
sall Railway 
Bill. 


Manchester 
and Salford 
and District 
Tramways 
(No. 1,) Bill. 


22 


A Bill to enable the Metropolitan Railway 
Company to abandon a portion of the Tower Hill 
Extension, and for other purposes relating to the 
Company, was read the first time ; and referred to 
the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


A Bill to enable the Metropolitan District Rail- 
way Company to extend their Railway to the 
Mansion House, and for other purposes with re- 
spect to the same Company, was read the first 
time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions 
for Private Bills. 


A Bill to enable “ The Metropolitan and Saint 
John’s Wood Railway Company” to abandon cer- 
tain parts of their authorised Undertaking, and to 
extend their Railway to Kilburn, was read the first 
time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions 
for Private Bills. 


A Bill for the better management of the Town 
Moor of the Borough of Newcastle-upon- Tyne, and 
for the further improvement and better govern- 
ment of the Borough, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time. 


A Bill for extending the Limits within which 
the Newcastle and Gateshead Water Company 
may supply Water, and for empowering them to 
construct additional Works, and to raise additional 
Capital, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions 
for Private Bills. 


A Bill to grant further Powers to the Newport 
Pagnell Railway Company, was read the first time ; 
and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for 


Private Bills. 


A Bill to authorise the construction of Street 
Tramways, to be called the North London Tram- 
ways, was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time. 


A Bill to enable the Ryde Pier Company to 
extend their Railway to the Station of the Isle of 
Wight Railway at Ryde, and for other purposes 
relating thereto, was read the first time; and re- 
a to the Examiners of Petitions for Private 

ills. 


A Bill to enable the Severn and Wye Railway 
and Canal Company to extend their Railway to 
the Ross and Monmouth Railway near the River 
Wye, was read the first time; and referred to the 
Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


A Bill for amending and extending the Acts 
relating to the Company of Proprietors of the 
Sheffield Waterworks, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time; and referred to the ae te 
of Petitions for Private Bills. 


A Bill for the Abandonment of the authorised 
Street from the Thames Embankment below Cha- 
ring Cross Railway Bridge to Wellington-street, 
Strand, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time; and ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill to confer further powers on the Wolver- 
hampton and Walsall Railway Company, was read 
the first time; and referred to the Examiners of 
Petitions for Private Bills. 


A Bill to authorise the Construction of Street 
Tramways in the City of Manchester and the 
Borough of Salford and Suburban Districts, and 
for other purposes, was read the first time; and 
ordered to be read a second time. 


10th February. 





1870. 


A Bill to authorise the Construction by the Manchester 
Manchester Carriage and Tramway Company, °*4 eee 
Limited, of Street Tramways in the City of Man- Sommeanl 
chester and the Borough of. Salford and adjacent (No. 2) Bin, 
Districts, and for other purposes, was read the first 


time; and ordered to be read a second time. 


Salford 
Borough Im. 
provement 
Bill. 


A Bill for amending and extending the Pro- 
visions of the Acts relating to the Borough of 
Salford, for authorizing certain Street Improve- 
ments, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill to authorise the Belfast Harbour Com- Belfast Har. 
missioners to sell their surplus Lands and to make &gt;our Bill 
Leases, was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time. 


A Bill for making Intercepting and Outfall Brighton In. 
Sewers for Brighton, and certain neighbouring reentng a 
Districts, and for other purposes, was read the Bi — 
first time; and ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill to incorporate the Eccleshill and Bolton Eccleshill and 
Gas Company, Limited, and to make further pro- Raton Gas 
vision for Lighting certain parts of the Townships 
of Eccleshill, Bolton, and Idle with Gas, and for 
other purposes, was read the first time; and or- 
dered to be read a second time. 


A Bill for making Alterations in the authorised Great Easten 
Metropolitan Railways of the Great Eastern foe 
Railway Company, and for extending the Time Gailware dal 
for the completion thereof; and for conferring Bill. 
upon that Company, and upon certain other Com- 

anies, other Powers in connection with the said 
Railways, and for other Purposes, was read the 
first time; and referred to the Examiners of Pe- © 
titions for Private Bills. 


A Bill to authorise the Great Northern and Great North 
Western (of Ireland) Railway Company to use 4" and f 
Portions of the Railways of the Midland Great Irolewd) (ta 
Western Railway (of Jreland) Company and of way (Running 
the Great Southern and Western Railway Com- — ae) 
pany; and to enter into Working and Traffic 
Agreements with those Companies; and for other 
purposes, was read the first time; and referred to 
the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


A Bill to extend for a further period the Time Great North 
for the construction of a portion of the Railway er and 
authorised by the Great Northern and Western Wester ie 
(of Jreland) Railway Act, 1861, and for other way (Westport 
purposes, was read the first time; and referred to Quey Line) 


the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


A Bill to alter and amend the provisions of Limerick 
the ‘“‘ Limerick Markets Act, 1852,” and the Markets Bill 
“ Limerick Markets Act, 1862.” with reference to 
Tolls, and to give further Powers to the Limerick 
Markets Trustees, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a se- 
cond time. 


A Bill to amend “ The Edinburgh and Bath- north British 
gate Railway Act, 1846,” with respect to the andEdi 
Rents payable under the Lease thereby autho- ee 
: y 
rised, and for other purposes, was read the first panies Bill 
time ; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions 
for Private Bills. 


A Bill to authorise Alterations in the Stobcross North British 
ane and other Works; to confer Powers Railway (G 
upon the Trustees of the Clyde Navigation an es 
others in reference to the Stobcross Undertaking; 
to extend the Time for the purchase of Land and 
completion of various Railways; to convert Port 
Edgar into a Harbour; to provide for the con- 
version of the Leadburn Preference Stock into 

Ordinary 





Rothe 
and K 
worth 
Board 
Healt! 


Shipk 
Bill. 


Sheffi 
at’ 
ate 


Bee 


Kirke 


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ref) 








33 Victoria. 


Ordinary Stock, and for the consolidation of the 
Lien Stocks of the North British Railway Com- 
pany, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions 
for Private Bills. 


North British A Bill to authorise the North British Railway 

Railway (Tay Company to make Railways and a Bridge across 

Bridge) Bill. the Tay, near Dundee, to connect their System 
with the Railways of the Caledonian Railway 
Company East and West of Dundee, and for other 
purposes, was read the first time; and referred to 
the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


North Staf- A Bill to authorise the North Staffordshire 

er ay Bill Railway Company to abandon the Construction of 
certain authorised Railways, and to subscribe a 
further Sum to the Undertaking of the Maceles- 
field, Bollington, and Marple Railway Company, 
and for other purposes, was read the first time ; 
and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for 
Private Bills. 

Rotherham A Bill to extend the Time for the compulsory 

and epee purchase of Lands and completion of the Water- 

Furdof works authorised by the Act relating to the 

Health Bill. Rotherham and Kimberworth Local Board of 


Health; and to authorise the said Board to con- 
struct Gasworks, and to purchase the Undertaking 
of the Rotherham Gas-Light and Coke Company, 
and to authorise various Agreements with respect 
to Water and Gas, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a se- 
cond time. 
Shipley Gas A Bill to extend the Limits and increase the 
mm. Capital of the Shipley Gas Light Company, and 
for other purposes, was read the first time; and 
referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Bills. 


Sheffield Cor- 
ation 
ater Bill. 


A Bill to provide for the vesting in the Cor- 
poration of Sheffield of the Undertaking of the 
Company of Proprietors of the Sheffield Water- 
works, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 


Aberdare 


Lo Board A Bill to enable the Local Board for the Dis- 


trict of Aberdare to erect Waterworks and supply 
Water; to purchase the Undertaking of the Aber- 
dare Waterworks Company, and for other pur- 
poses, was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time. 


Cleckheaton 


Lov Board A Bill to enable the Local Board for the Dis- 


trict of Cleckheaton to make and supply Gas, and 
to purchase the Undertaking of the Cleckheaton 
Gas Company, to confer other Powers in relation 
to Gas on the said Local Board, and for other pur- 
poses, was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time. 


Kirkcaldy and 


Druart Se A Bill to authorise the Waterworks Commis- 


sioners of Kirkcaldy and Dysart to raise a further 

Sum of Money, and to amend “ The Kirkcaldy and 

Dysart Waterworks Act, 1867,” and for other 
urposes, was read the first time; and ordered to 
e read a second time. 


ene A Bill for vesting in the Caledonian Railway 
Ferriow axa *Y Company the Ferry across the Tay now managed 
Land at by them, and continuing the term of the Acts re- 
Dundee) Bill lating thereto, for enabling that Company to con- 
struct a Pier at Dundee in connection therewith, 
and to acquire Land at Dundee adjoining their 
Dundee and Arbroath Line, and for other purposes, 
was read the first time ; and referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 
VoL, 125. 


10th February. 





23 


A Bill for conferring various Additional Powers Caledonian 
upon the Caledonian Railway Company, and for (additonal 
other purposes, was read the first time ; and re- Powers) Bill. 
ferred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private 


Bills. 


A Bill to amend two Acts for repressing Ju- Glasgow 
venile Delinquency in the City of Glasgow, was Houses of. 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a se- Satege 
cond time. 


A Bill for vesting in the Corporation of Paisley Paisley Gas 
the supply of Gas to that Town and the Suburbs Bill. 
thereof, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time ; and ordered to &amp; read a second time. 


A Bill to enlarge the Powers of the East Lon- East London 
don Railway Company for the compulsory pur- Railway Bill. 
chase of Lands and for the completion of Works, 
and to enable them to raise further Money; to 
confirm and authorise Agreements between the 
East London and other Railway Companies, and 
for other purposes, was read the first time; and 


referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Bills. 


A Bill for conferring further Powers on the Great Western 
Great Western Railway Company in relation to ®#ilway Bill. 
their own Undertaking and the Undertakings of 
other Companies, and for other purposes, was read 
the first time ; and referred to the Examiners of 
Petitions for Private Bills. 


A Bill for vesting in the Great Western Rail- Herefordshire 
way Company the Undertaking of the Company ena nag 
of Proprietors of the Herefordshire and Gloucester- Neviguitel 
shire Navigation, and for other purposes, Bill. 
was read the first time; and referred to the Exa- 


miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


A Bill for conferring Powers on the Lancashire Lancashire 
and Yorkshire Railway Company for the con- #4 Yorkshire 
struction of Railways and other Works, and the Bailway Bill 
acquisition of Lands in the West Riding of the 
County of York and the County of Lancaster, and 
for other purposes, was read the first time; and 
referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Bills. 


A Bill for authorising the Lancashire and York- Lancashire 
shire Railway Company and the London and North = ae 
Western Railway Company to run Steam Vessels and North 
between Fleetwood and Belfast, and for other pur- Western Rail- 
poses, was read the first time ; and referred to the pos Any 
Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. boats) Bill. 

A Bill for making better provision respecting York Markets 
Markets and Fairs in the City of York, and for ot Fairs, &amp;e. 
empowering the Corporation of that City to con- — 
struct a Market Hall, and to improve Streets in 
the City, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill to enable the Leeds Gas Light Com- Leeds Gas 
pany to raise a further Sum of Money, to extend Bill. 
their Limits of Supply, to purchase additional 
Lands, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions 
for Private Bills. 


A Bill for enabling the Liverpool Tramways Liverpool 
Company to make new Street Tramways in Li- 3i""** 
verpool and its Neighbourhood, in connection with 
and in Extension of their authorised Undertaking, 
and for other purposes, was read the first time; 
and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for 


Private Bills. 


A Bill for conferring additional Powers on the ey ow A 
London and North Western Railway. Company Railway 
in relation to their own Undertaking and the (Additional 


D4 Undertakings Powers) Bill. 








24 


Undertakings of other Companies, and for other 
purposes, was read the first time ; and referred to 
the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


London and 


A Bill for conferring on the London and North 
North Western 


Railway Western Railway Company additional Powers, 

(Steam and making further provision with respect to 

Vessels) Bill. Steam Communication between Holyhead and 
Treland, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time ; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions 
for Private Bills. 


A Bill for conferring additional Powers on the 
Midland Railway Company for the Construction 
of Works and for the raising of further Capital, 
and for other purposes, was read the first time; 
and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for 
Private Bills. 


Midland 
Railway 
(Additional 
Powers) Bill. 


North Eastern A Bill to consolidate into one ordinary Stock 
Railway (Con- the separate ordinary Stocks and Shares in the 
Stocks) Bill North Eastern Railway Company, and to make 
* other Provisions consequent thereon, and in 
reference to the Share Capital of the Company, 
and for other purposes, was read the first time; 
and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for 

Private Bills. 


A Bill for enabling the North Eastern Railway 
Company to construct a Railway from Leyburn 
to Hawes, and other Works, and acquire addi- 
tional Lands; for the Abandonment of the autho- 
rised Hawes and Melmerby Railway, and for vest- 
ing in the Company the Undertaking of the West 
Durham Railway Company, and for other pur- 

oses, was read the first time; and referred to the 
xaminers of Petitions for Private Bills. 


North Eastern 
Railway 
(Hawes and 
Melmerby, 
&amp;c.) Bill. 


A Bill for enabling the Zondon and North 
Western and the Lancashire and Yorkshire Rail- 
way Companies to alter and enlarge their Station 
at Preston, and in connection therewith to acquire 
Lands and execute certain Works, and for autho- 
rising Agreements between the Companies in 
reference to those and other matters, and for other 
purposes, was read the first time ; and referred to 
the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Preston 
Station Bill. 


ReadingGes A Bill for enabling the Reading Gas Company 
Bil, to raise additional Capital; to construct new 
Works; for extending their limits of Supply, and 
for other purposes, was read the first time; and 
referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private 


Bills. 


Reading Local A Bill for enabling the Local Board of Health 
Board of 


Health Bil. +. execute certain Works for the Improvement of 


the Water Supply and Sewerage of the Borough, 
and the Drainage of Lands in and adjoining 
thereto, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time; and ordered to be read a second time. 


SS , A Bill to confer additional Powers on the Dub- 
ford Railway (in, Wicklow, and Wexford Railway Company for 
Bill, the Construction of Works and other matters-re- 
lating to their Undertaking; and to enable the 
Company and the London and North Western 
Railway Company to make Traffic arrangements, 
and other purposes, was read the first time ; 


and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for 
Private Bills. 


Halifax Water, A Bill for amending and extendin 
&amp;e. Bill. relating to the Supply of Water and 
~res 0 of Halifax and its Neighbourhood, and 
to the Improvement of that Borough, and for other 


ery was read the first time; and ordered to 
e read a second time. 


the Acts 


10th February. 


in and for the District of the Borough of Reading | 








as in the’ 





1870. 


A Bill for incorporating and granting further Hebden Bridg 
Powers to the Hebden Bridge Gas Company, was &amp;s Bill, 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time. 


A Bill to authorise the Construction of Street plymouth, 
Tramways in the Towns of Plymouth, Stonehouse, Stonehouse, 
and Devonport, in the ‘County of Devon, and for oe tO 
other purposes, was read the first time; and or- ways Bill, 


dered to be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—~ Report from Ellesmere and 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, nn “lining. 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standing : 
Orders in the case of the Petition for the Ellesmere 
and Glyn Valley Railway Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the Se- 
lect Committee on Standing Orders. 


Mr. Dodson reported, That in accordance with Private Bills 
Standing Order 83, he had conferred with the 
Chairman of Committees of the House of Lords, 
for the purpose of determining in which House of 
Parliament the respective Private Bills should be 
first considered, and that they had determined that 
the Bills contained in the following List should 
originate in the House of Lords, viz. :— 


. Abbot's Wood (Dean Forest) Enclosure. 

. Arch Street Enclosure. 

. Beccles Water. 

. Bedford and Northampton Railway. 

. Belfast, Holywood, and Bangor Railway. 

. Birmingham Canal Navigations. 

. Birmingham Water. 

. Blackpool and Lytham Railway. 

. Blane Valley Railway. 

. Brecon Gas. 

. Brighton and Hove General Gas. 

. Bury Saint Edmunds and Thetford Rail- 
way. 

- Callander and Oban Railway. 

. Cardiff Gas. 

. Carmarthen Gas. 

. Cawood Bridge. 

. Chelsea Rectory. 

. Chester Gas. 

. Chiltern Hills Spring Water. 

. Dagenham ( Thames) Dock. 

. Dare Valley Railway. 

. Dublin and Antrim Junction Railway. 

. Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. 

. Ely and Bury Saint Edmunds Railway. 

. Female Orphan Asylum. 

. Fylde Water. 

. Girvan and Portpatrick Junction Railway. 

. Great Central Gas Consumers’ Company. 

. Halesowen and Bromsgrove Branch Rail- 
ways. 

. Harborne Railway. 

- Hereford, Hay, and Brecon Railway. 

. Imperial Continental Gas Association. 

. Kingsbridge Railway. 

. Limerich and Ennis Railway. 

. Limerich and Foynes Railway. 

. Littlehampton Water. 

. Llantrissant and Taff Vale Junction Rail- 


way. 

. London, Brighton, and South Coast Rail- 
way. 

b Mansjield Water. 

. Margate Pier. 

. Milford Haven Dock and Railway. 

- Millwall Canal. 

. Navan and Kingscourt Railway. 

. Newport (Isle af Wight) Gas. 

. Newport Railway. 

. Newry and Armagh Railway (Arbitra- 
tion). 

° Newry and Armagh Railway (Sale, &amp;c.) 

48. Newry 





Attorneys’ and 
Solicitors’ 
Remuneration 
Bill. 


Bill 6. 


Public 
Petitions. 


Vide First 
Report. 


North America 
(No. 1.) 


Bridgnorth 
Writ, 


Ships “ Car- 
natic” and 
“ Spindrift,”’ 


Lovibond v. 
Price, 


Leave of 
Absence. 


Victuallin 
Yards, 


383 Vicroria. 


48. 
49. 


Newry and Greenore Railway. 

North British and Mercantile Insurance 
Company. 

Oswestry and Llangynog Railway. 

Owens College Extension. 

Planet Benefit Building and Investment 
Society. 

. Pontypool, Caerleon, and Newport Rail- 

way. 
. Rainhill Gas and Water. 
. Royal 0m of Scotland Officers’ Widows’ 
und. 

. Runcorn, Weston, and Halton Water. 

Saint Albans Gas. 

. Saint Helens Gas. 

. Shoreham and District Water. 

. South Eastern Railway. 

. Southport Water. 

. Surety and Trust Association. 

. Sutherland Railway Extension. 

. Thrapston Markets. 

. Universal Private Telegraph Company. 

66. Yeadon Water. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 

Table. 


50. 
51. 
52. 


Mr. Rathbone presented a Bill to amend the 
Laws relating to the Remuneration of Attorneys 
and Solicitors: And the same was read the first 
time; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Wednesday the 23rd day of this instant February ; 
and to be printed. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 
* Alabama” Claims, 1869-70. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
rant to the Clerk of the nm to make out a new 
Writ for the electing of a Burgess to serve in this 
present Parliament for the Borough of Bridgnorth, 
in the room of Henry Whitmore, Esquire, who, 
since his election for the said Borough, hath ac- 
cepted the office of Steward or Bailiff of Her 
Majesty’s Three Chiltern Hundreds of Stoke, 
Desborough, and Bonenham, in the County of 
Buckingham. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of the Evidence taken before the Courts 
appointed to inquire into the loss of the Ships 
“ Carnatic” and “ Spindrift” and the Reports 
made to the Board of Trade thereon. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of the Judgment of the Court of 
Queen’s Bench in the case of Lovibond v. Price. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That Mr. Wykeham Martin have leave 
of absence for a month, on account of ill health. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, a 
Copy of a Report by the Earl of Camperdown on 
the Arrangements of Her Majesty’s Victualling 
Yards, with the Reports thereon of the Officers 
to whom it was referred. 

VoL. 125. 


10¢h February. 

















25 


Mr. Childers accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 


Table. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, National 
a Copy of Annual Report of the Director of Gallery. 
the National Gallery to the Lords of the Trea- 
—_ for the year ended the 31st day of December 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma~ Rivers Pollu- 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of First Report of the tion. 
Commissioners appointed in 1868, to inquire into 
the best means of preventing the Pollution of 
Rivers (Mersey and Ribble Basins) Vol. IL— 

Report and Plans. 


Copy of Third Report of the Commissioners ap- Ritual Com- 
semen to inquire into the Rubrics, Orders, and mission. 
irections for regulating the course and conduct of 
Public Worship, &amp;c., according to the use of the 
United Church of England and Ireland. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return to Printing 
an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 2nd day of (Edinburgh.) 
August, in the last Session of Parliament, for a 
Return showing the Sum paid for Printing in 
Edinburgh, including all the Departments of Go- 
vernment, for the Two Years ending the 31st day 
of March last; the Portion of such Expenditure 
which was executed under Specific Contracts, and 
the Portion for which no Specific Contracts 
existed; the Names of the Parties having Specific 
Contracts; the Dates when the Contracts were 
made, and the Dates at which they will expire ; 
also, the Names of Parties who have done Print- 
ing without Specific Contracts, and the Amounts 
paid to each such Person. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated Capital Sen- 
the 6th day of August, in the last Session of Par- tences (Re- 
liament, for a Return of all Convicts, Male and P"*”™: 
Female, who have been reprieved from the execu- 
tion of Capital Sentences passed upon them during 
the past Ten years, from the lst day of January 
1859 to the Date of Issue of such Return, in- 
clusive, and according to the annexed Form :— 





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Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated Smoke Con- 
the 9th day of August, in the last Session of Par- ™™Ption- 
liament, for a Return of the Number of Convic- 
tions in England, exclusive of the Metropolis, 
during the Eighteen Months ending the 30th day 
of June 1869, under the Local Government Act, 
in reference to the Consumption of Smoke ; distin- 

uishing the Borough or Town or Place where the 
Offence was committed, the Nature of the Trade 
carried on by the offending parties, and the Amount 
of Penalties and Costs imposed in each Case. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant peace Preser- 
to the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy vation(Ireland) 
of a Proclamation placing certain Portions of the 4% 1854 
Borough of Londonderry under the provisions of 
the Peace Preservation (Ireland) Act, 1856. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


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Lunacy. 


Charitable 
Funds. ., 


Court of 


Corn (Mea- 
Weights.) 


Railways 
Abandonment. 





26 


The following Papers, pursuant to the directions 
of several Acts of Parliament, were laid upon the 
Table by the Clerk of the House,—Copy of Re- 

rt to the Lord Chancellor, of the Number of 
Visits made, the Number of Patients seen, and 
the Number of Miles travelled, by the Visitors of 
Lunatics, pursuant to the Lunacy Regulation Act, 
1862, between the Ist of October 1868, and the 
31st of March 1869 (both inclusive) :——Copy of 
Report to the Lord Chancellor of the Number 
of Visits made, the Number of Patients seen, and 
the Number of Miles travelled, by the Visitors of 
Lunatics, pursuant to the Lunacy Regulation Act, 
1862, between the lst April 1869 and the 30th 
September 1869 (both inclusive) : And, Return 
of all Sums received by the Visitors of Lunatics 
for travelling expenses, or upon any other account 
from Ist January to 31st Benus er 1869 (both 
days inclusive). 

Copy of Two General Orders in Lunacy, Mon- 
day the 10th day of January 1870. 

An Account of the Total Amount of the Capi- 





tal, Stock, Shares, and Securities transferred to | 


“ The Official Trustees of Charitable Funds,” in 
the year ending the 3lst day of December 1869: 
An Account of the Total Amount of Monies 
other than Dividends or Interest paid to or to the | 
Account of “ The Official Trustees of Charitable | 
Funds” during the same Period, and of the In- | 
vestment thereof :——An Account of the Capital, | 
Stock, Shares, and Securities sold or retransferred | 
by “ The Official Trustees of Charitable Funds,” | 
during the same Period : An Account of the 
Aggregate Amount of the oy: Stock, Shares, 
Funds, and Securities, and the Balance of Cash | 
held by “ The Official Trustees of Charitable 








Funds,” on the 31st day of December i869. 
Copy of General Order of the High Court of | 


Chancery as to Fees of Taxation, when Costs are 
— out of a Fund in Court, Monday the 17th 
ay of January 1870. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,—Return to an 
Order, dated the 10th day of August, in the last 
Session of Parliament, for a Return from the In- 
spectors of Corn Returns of the various Measures 
and Weights used in the Sale of Corn in each of 
the Towns from which Returns are made, together 
with the mode in which they are respectively | 
returned in Imperial Bushels (in continuation of 
Parliamentary Paper, No. 176, of Session 1858). | 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented, pursuant to | 
the directions of several Acts of Parliament,— 
Copy of Warrant of the Board of Trade, autho- 
rising the Abandonment of the Waterford and 
Passuge Railway, in pursuance of “‘ The Abandon- 
ment of Railways Act, 1850,” and “ The Railway 
Companies Act, 1867”; and Report thereon. 

Copy of Warrant of the Board of ‘Trade, autho- 


rising the Abandonment of the Saltash and Cal- | 


lington Railway, in pursuance of “ The Abandon- 
ment of Railways Act, 1850,” and “ The Railway 
Companies Act, 1867”; and Report thereon. 

Copy of Warrant of the Board of Trade, autho- 
rising the Abandonment of the Bo’ ness and Grange- 
mouth Railway, in pursuance of “ The Abandon- 
ment of Railways Act, 1850,” and “ The Railway 
Companies (Scotland) Act, 1867”; and Report 
thereon. 


Copy of Warrant of the Board of Trade, autho- | 


rising the Abandonment of a portion of the Ballina 
Extension of the Great Northern and Western 
(of Ireland) Railway, between Fozford and Bal- 


lina, in pursuance of “ The Abandonment of Rail- | 


ways Act, 1850,” and “ The Railway Companies 
Act, 1867”; and Report thereon. 


Copy of Warrant of the Board of Trade, autho- | 


rising the Abandonment of the Stert and Westbur 
Extension of the Berks and Hants Extension Rail- 
way, in pursuance of “ The Abandonment of Rail- 


10th February. 


© The Abandonment of Railways Act, 1850,” and 
* The Railway Companies Act, 1867”; and Report 








1870. 


ways Act, 1850,” and “ The Railway Companies 
Act, 1867”; and Report thereon. 

Copy of Warrant of the Board of Trade, autho- 
rising the Abandonment of the Brampton and 
Longtown Railway, in pursuance of ‘“‘ The Aban- 
donment of Railways Act, 1850,” and “ The Rail- 
way Companies Act, 1867’; and Report thereon. 

Cope of Warrant of the Board of Trade, autho- 
rising the Abandonment of the Mid-Hants Line 
(Ropley to Meonstohe), in pursuance of “ The 
Abandonment of Railways Act, 1850,” and “ The 
Railway Companies Act, 1867”; and Report 
thereon, ; 

Copy of Warrant of the Board of Trade, autho- 
rising the Abandonment of the Waterford, Lis- 
more, and Fermoy Railway, in pursuance of ‘* The 
Abandonment of Railways Act, 1850,” and “ The 
Railway Companies Act, 1867”; and Report 
thereon. 

Copy of Warrant of the Board of 'Trade, autho- 
rising the Abandonment of the Cannock Chase 
and Wolverhampton Railway (between the Norton 
Branch of the South Staffordshire Railway and 
Wolverhampton), in pursuance of “ The Abandon- 
_ment of Railways Act, 1850,” and “ The Railway 

Companies Act, 1867”; and Report thereon. 

, Copy of Warrant of the Board of Trade, autho- 
rising the Abandonment of the Winchcomb and 
Midland Railway, in pursuance of “The Abandon- 
ment of Railways Act, 1850,” and the Railway 
Companies Act, 1867”; and Report thereon. 

Copy of Warrant of the Board of Trade, autho- 
rising the Abandonment of the Dublin and Bal- 

_tinglass Junction Railway, in pursuance of “ The 
Abandonment of Railways Act, 1850,” and ‘* The 
Railway Companies Act, 1867”; and Report 
thereon. 

Copy of Warrant of the Board of Trade, autho- 
rising the Abandonment of the Bude Canal and 
Launceston Junction Railway, in pursuance of 


























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thereon. 
Copy of Draft Certificate lodged at the Board Railway 
| of Trade by the Promoters of the Dartmouth and Companies 
Torbay Railway Company, and Copy of Notice of “ 
_ Opposition of the South Devon Railway Company 
to the application of the Promoters for a Certificate 
authorising them to raise additional Capital. 
. awn That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 








Mr. Solicitor General 

the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of 
_a Statute for determining and establishing the 
Constitution of the new Governing Body of 
| Shrewsbury Free Grammar School, made by the 
Special Commissioners appointed for the purposes 
_ of the ** Public Schools act 1868.” 
Copy of a Statute for determining and esta- 
blishing the Constitution of the new Governin 
| Body of Winchester School, made by the Special 
| Commissioners appointed for the purposes of the 
_ Public Schools Act, 1868.” 
| Copy of a Statute for determining and esta- 
_ blishing the Constitution of the new Governin 
Body of Harrow School, made by the Speci 
Commissioners appointed for the purposes of the 
_© Public Schools in, 1868.” 

Copy of a Statute for determining and esta- 
blishing the Constitution of the new Governin 
| Body of Charterhouse School, made by the Speci 
_Commissioners appointed for the purposes of the 
* Public Schools ey 1868.” 
we That the said Papers do lie upon the 

able. 


Mr. Peel presented,—Return to an Order, dated Paw 
the 3rd day of June, in the last Session of Parlia- Children. 
/ment, for a Return showing the Number of _— 

en 


resented, pursuant to Public Schools 


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33 Vicroria. 


and who were chargeable to the Poor Rates of 
the several Parishes and Unions of England and 
Wales, but who were not Inmates of Workhouses, 
or of any Schools for Pauper Children, on the Ist 
day of July 1869; distinguishing the Number of 
such Children who were then attending Day 
Schools :—1. At the Cost of their Parents or 
Relatives; 2. At the Cost of the Poor Rates; 
3. At the Cost of other Parties; 4. The Number 
of such Children who then were not attending any 
Day School; 5. Those who were then at Work; 
No. 3 Class to comprehend Children attending 
Charity or Free Schools for whose Instruction 
no Payments are made by their Parents or Rela- 
tives. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Jeremiah The Order of the day being read, for taking into 

O'Donovan consideration the Copy of the Record of the Con- 

Rossa. viction and of the Judgment in the Case of The 
Queen against Jeremiah O’Donovan Rossa, tried 
at a Special Commission of Oyer and Terminer, 
held at Dublin on the 27th day of November 1865, 
which was presented upon the 8th day of this 
instant February ; 

The House proceeded to take the said Paper 
into consideration; and the same was read. See 
Parliamentary Paper, No. 3. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question being 
proposed, That Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa, re- 
turned as Knight of the Shire for the County of 
Tipperary, having been adjudged guilty of felony, 
and sentenced to penal servitude for life, and being 
now imprisoned under such sentence, has become 
and continues incapable of being elected or re- 
turned as a Member of this House ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “a Committee be appointed to examine 
« into the Precedents and the Law of Parliament in 
** this case, and report to the House on the steps 
** that ought to be taken under such circumstances,” 
instead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Ques- 
tion ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the —-" 

r. Glyn, 7} 

Tellers for the Yeas, Me. Adam: f 301. 

Mr. Moore, ] 
Tellers for the Noes, 47 Matthews: f 8. 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Resolved, That Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa, 
returned as Knight of the Shire for the County of 
Tipperary, having been adjudged guilty of felony, 
and sentenced to penal servitude for life, and being 
now imprisoned under such sentence, has become 
and continues incapable of being elected or returned 
as a Member of this House. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his Warrant 

County Writ. to the Clerk of the Crown in Jreland, to make 
out a new Writ for the electing of a Knight of the 
Shire to serve in this present Parliament for the 
County of Tipperary, in the room of Jeremiah 
rs Rossa, adjudged and sentenced as afore- 
sald. 


Queen’s Speech The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
cusidered. take into consideration Her Majesty’s most 
gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament ; 
and the same was again read by Mr. Speaker. 
And a Motion being made, That a Supply be 
granted to Her Majesty ; 
Resolved, That this. House will, To-morrow, 
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10th February. 27 
dren between Three and Fifteen Fa of Age, | 


resolve itself into a Committee to consider that 
Motion. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Mines Regula. 
to consolidate and amend the Acts relating to the —— 
Regulation and Inspection of Mines: And that 7 
Mr. Secretary Bruce and Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen 
do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Coinage, 
to consolidate and amend the Law relating to the 
Coinage and Her Majesty’s Mint: And that Mr. 
Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mr. Stansfeld 


do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Friendly 
to amend the Law relating to Friendly Societies ; Societies. 
And that Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer and 


Mr. Stansfeld do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Game Laws 
to amend the Game Laws in Scotland: And that ‘ 
Mr. Loch, Sir Robert Anstruther, and Mr. Parker 
do prepare, and bring it in. 


The House was moved, That the several Avts Burials. 
relative to Burials, might be read; and the same 
being read; 

Resolved, That this House will, immediately, 
resolve itself into a Committee to consider the 
said Acts :—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 

(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to move 
the House, that leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Burial Laws. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Dodson accordingly reported a Resolution ; 
which was read, as followeth : 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 
amend the Burial Laws:—And he moved the 
House accordingly. 

Ordered, Thatleave be given to ~— in the 
Bill: And that "Mr. Osborne Morgan, Mr. Had- 
field, and Mr. M‘Arthur do prepare, and bring 
it in, 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Felony. 
to abolish the Forfeiture of Lands and Goods on 
Convictions of Felony: And that Mr. Charles 
Forster, Mr. Locke King, and Mr. Osborne Morgan 
do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Sites for Places 
to facilitate the Purchase and taking of Sites for °f Worship. 
Places of Worship and Schools: And that Mr. 

Osborne Morgan, Mr. Bouverie, Mr. Hinde Palmer, 
and Mr. Henry Richard do prepare, and bring 
it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Marriage with 
to render Legal Marriage with a Deceased Wife’s Wich ae ter, 
Sister: And that Mr. Thomas Chambers and Mr. 

Morley do prepare, and bring it in. 


Mr. Loch presented a Bill to amend the Game Game Laws 
Laws in Scotland: And the same was read the (Scotland) Bill. 
first time ; and ordered to be read a second time _ Bill 7. 
upon Wednesday the 2nd day of March next; and 








to be printed. 
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28 


Mr. Osborne Morgan presented a Bill to amend 
the Burial Laws: And the same was read the 
first time; and ordered to be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 23rd day of March next ; 
and to be printed. 


Felony Bill. 
Bill 9. 


Mr. Charles Forster presented a Bill to abolish 
the Forfeiture of Lands and Goods on Convictions 
of Felony: And the same was read the first time ; 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Wed- 
nesday the 30th day of March next; and to be 
printed. 


Sites for Places 
of Worship 
Bill. 


Bill 10. 


Mr. Osborne Morgan presented a Bill to facilitate 
the Purchase and taking of Sites for Places of 
Worship and Schools: And the same was read the 
first time; and ordered to be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 6th day of April next; and 
to be printed. 


Marriage with 
Deceased 


a 
Wife’s Sister 
Bill. 


Bill 11. 


Mr. Thomas Chambers presented a Bill to render 
Legal Marriage with a | seaman Wife’s Sister: 
And the same was read the first time ; and ordered 
to be read a second time upon Wednesday next; 
and to be printed. 


Mines Regu- 

lation and In- 

spection Bill. 
Bill 12. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to consolidate and 
amend the Acts relating to the Regulation and 
Inspection of Mines: And the same was read the 
first time ; and ordered to be read a second time 
upon Monday the 21st day of this instant Fe- 
bruary ; and to be printed. 


Coinage Bill. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to consolidate and 
Bill 13. 


amend the Law relating to the Coinage and Her 
Majesty’s Mint: And the same was read the first 
time; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Monday the 21st day of this instant February ; 
and to a printed. 


Friendly 
Societies Bill. 


Bill 14. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to amend the Law 
relating to Friendly Societies: And the same was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time upon Monday the 21st day of this 
instant February ; and to be printed. 


The House was moved, That the several Acts 
relative to the National Debt, might be read; and 
the same being read ; ' 

And a Motion being made, That this House 
will, To-morrow, resolve itself into a Committee 
to consider the said Acts ; ' 

Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command, acquainted the House, That 
Her Majesty, having been informed of the subject- 
matter of this Motion, recommends it to the con- 
sideration of the House. 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


National Debt. 


10th—11th ” February. 





And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 








Friday, 11th February, 1870. 
PRAYERS. 


PETITION of the North Metropolitan 
ones Company, for leave to bring in a 


North Metro- 
politan Rail- 
way. Bill to extend the time for the compulsory Pur- 
chase of Lands for the purposes of the North Me- 
tropolitan Railway Act, 1867, was presented, and 
read; and a Bill was ordered to * brought in 


accordingly, by Mr. Craufurd and Mr. Bourke. 


A Petition of Suitors for a Bill for effecting 
the objects thereinafter mentioned, for leave to 
bring in a Bill to authorise the construction of 
Railways and Street Tramways in the City of 
Worcester, and for other purposes, was presented, 
and read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought 
in accordingly, by Mr. Laslett and Mr. Sherriff. 





1870. 


A Petition of the Pimlico, Peckham, and Green- Pimlico, Peck- 
wich Street Tramways Company, for leave to — A 
bring in a Bill to authorise the Pimlico, Peckham, street Tram- 
and Greenwich Street Tramways Company to ex- ways ( Exten- 
tend their authorised Tramways, and for other sions, &amp;c.) 
purposes, was — and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Captain 
Grosvenor and Mr. Mundella. 


A Petition of the Alexandra (Newport) Dock Alexandra 

Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to give fur- (Newport) 
ther time for the completion of the Works autho- —_ 
rised by “ The Alexandra (Newport) Dock Act, 
1865,” and for the compulsory purchase of Lands 
for the Railways by that Act authorised, and for 
other purposes, was presented, and read; and a 
Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by 
Mr. Octavious Morgan and Mr. M*Clean. 


A Petition of Suitors for a Bill for effecting London Street - 
the objects thereinafter mentioned, for leave to T™™Way® 
bring in a Bill to authorise the construction of 
Street Tramways in certain parts of the Metro- 
polis, and for other purposes, was presented, and 
read; and a Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Viscount Enfield and Mr. Buxton. 


A Petition of the Severn Junction Railway severnJanction 
Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to enable Railway. 
the Severn Junction Railway Company to substi- 
tute for their authorised Railways certain new 
Railways, and in connection therewith to make a 
Carriage Road across the River Severn, and for 
other purposes, was presented, and read; and a 
Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by 
Mr. William Philip Price, Mr. Monk, Colonel 
Kingscote, and Mr. Marling. 


A Petition of the Teign Valley Railway Com- Teign Valley 

pany, for leave to bring in a Bill for extending “""*) 
the time for the Completion of the Teign Valley 
Railway, and for conferring additional Powers 
upon the 7eign Valley Railway Company, and for 
other purposes, and of which the short Title is, 
“ Teign Valley Railway Act, 1870,” was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Sir Lawrence Palk 
and Sir William Tite. 


A Petition of the Burnham Tidal Harbour Burnham Tidal 
Company, for leave to bring in a Bill for extend- Harbour. 
ing the time for the Completion of the authorised 
Works of the Burnkam Tidal Harbour Company, 
was presented, and read; and a Bill was ordered 
to be bronght in accordingly, by Mr. Neville- 
Grenville and Mr. Paget. 


A Petition of the Poole and Bournemouth Rail- Poole and 
way Company, for leave to bring in a Bill for ge 
extending the time for the Completion of the , 
Poole and Bournemouth Railway, and for autho- 
rising the Poole and Bournemouth Railway Com- 
pany to run over divers Railways, and for other 
purposes, and of which the short Title is, “‘ Poole 
and Bournemouth Raiiway Act, 1870,” was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Sir Lawrence Palk and 
Colonel Sturt. 


A Petition of the Tottenham and Hampstead Tottenham and 
Junction Railway Company, for leave to bring in H*mpstead 
a Bill for the Abandonment of the Railways au- wen. r 
thorised by “The Tottenham and Hampstead 
Junction Railway Act, 1865,” and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. Wil- 
liam Philip Price and Mr. Cawley. 

Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Bury Saint 
one of the Enxensinen’ of Petitions for Private Bills, cern y | 
1D way. 








33 VicroriA. 


in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Petition for the Bury 
Saint Edmunds and Thetford Railway Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


London, Wor- A Bill to extend the Time for the Completion of 
am il the London, Worcester, and South Wales Railway, 


Railway Bil. 20d for other purposes, was read the first time; 
d and ordered to be read a second time. 


Penicuick A Bill for making a Railway from the Haw- 

Railway Bill. ¢iornden Station of the Peebles Railway to Peni- 
cuich, in the County of Edinburgh, and for other 
purposes, was read the first time ; and ordered to 
a read a second time. 

Caledonian and =A Bill for vesting in the Caledonian Railway 


Glasgow and Company, jointly with the Glasgow and South 
thee Western Railway Company, the Glasgow, Paisley, 


panies Bill. and Johnstone Canal, and for other — was 
read the first time ; and referred to the Examiners 
of Petitions for Private Bills. 

Burntisland A Bill for improving and maintaining the Har- 


Harbour Bill. bour of Burntisland, in the County of Fife, and 
for constructing a Dock and other Works in con- 
nection therewith, was read the first time; and 
referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private 


Bills. 


Bristol Port A Bill to empower the Bristol Port and Chan- 
nel Dock Company to stop up the North Channel 
* of the River Avon, and to confer further Powers 
upon that Company and upon the Corporation of 
Bristol, was read the first time; and referred to 
the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 
Hounslow and =A Bill for making a Railway to connect the 
North London 


Railway Bill, 22ounslow and Metropolitan Railway with the 
North and South Western Junction Railway, was 
read the first time ; and ordered to be read a se- 
cond time. 


Exmouth A Bill to make provisions with respect to cer- 
Docks Bill. tain ‘I'olls, Rates, and Dues payable to the Cor- 
poration of Exeter in respect of Goods imported 
into the Port of Ezeter, or parts thereof, and for 
other purposes, was read the first time; and re- 
ferred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private 


Bills. 


Leeds Tram- 


A Bill for authorising the construction of Street 
ways Bill. 


Tramways in certaim Streets in the Borough of 
Leeds, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time; and ordered to be read a second time. 


Dartmouth 


A Bill to constitute a Body of Commissioners, 
Water Bill, 


and to empower them to purchase certain Shipping 
Dues from His Royal Highness the Prince of 
Wales; and also to provide for the alteration and 
ultimate extinction of such Shipping Dues; and for 
raising Moneys, and for other purposes, was read the 
first time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill for more effectually repairing and im- 
proving several Roads leading to and from the Town 
of Salford, through Pendleton and other Places in 
the County Palatine of Lancaster, and for making 
and maintaining a new Branch Road, and for 
making Turnpike certain portions of Road, and 
for other purposes, was read the first time; and 
ordered to be read a eecond time. 


Pendleton 
Roads Bill. 


rg A Bill to confer various — upon the ae 
y (Ge- Eastern Railway Company with respect to the 
™™ Ramsey Railway, the im Bench. of the said 
Company, the Henthorn and Eastern and Tendring 
Hundred Railway Companies, and other Property 
of the said Company at Harwich, and for other 

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11th February. | 29 


purposes, was read the first time; and referred to 
the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


A Bill to extend and define the limits of the Enniskillen 
Borough of Enniskillen; to enable the Commis- Borough Im- 
sioners for that Borough to construct Waterworks Pr°ve™™* =. 
and supply Water, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a se- 
cond time. 


A Bill for carrying into effect Arrangements Lincoln Ci 
with respect to Commons, parcel of the Manor of Commons Bu. 
the City of Lincoln, was read the first time; and 

ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill for making a Railway from Esher to cobham 
Cobham, both in the County of Surrey, was read Railway Bill. 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time. 


A Bill to enable the Corporation of Blackburn Biackburn 
to construct Works for Sewage Utilization ; to Corporation 
acquire Lands for that purpose ; to provide a Cat- _— 
tle Market; to improve the Borough ; and to raise 
further Moneys; and to confer upon the Corpora- 
tion additional Powers, and for other purposes, 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time. 


A Bill for making better provision for the Ad- prison Chari- 
ministration and Application of the Prison Chari- ties of London, 
ties of London, Middlesex, and Southwark, and for ** Bill. 
the Establishment and Maintenance of an Indus- 
irial School for Destitute or Vagrant Children not 
convicted of Crime, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time ; and ordered to be read a se- 
cond time. 


A Bill to extend the Time for the completion of Wandsworth 
the Wandsworth Bridge and Approaches, and for Bridge Bill. 
other purposes, was read the first time; and re- 
ag to the Examiners of Petitions for Private 

ills. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 


Vide First 
Report. 
Ordered, That there be laid before this House, acknowledg- 
a Return showing the Number of Certificates of ments of Deeds 
Acknowledgment of Deeds by Married Women — 
filed pursuant to the Act 3 and 4 Will. 4, c. 74, , 
and of the Amount of Fees received on filing such 
Acknowledgments in each of the years 1867, 1868, 
and 1869. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- China, No. 1 
mand,—Copy of Despatch from Sir Rutherford (87) 
Alcock, respecting a Supplementary Convention 
to the Treaty of Tien-Tsin, signed by him on 
October 23, 1869. 

Mr. Otway also presented,—Return to an Ad- Patents for 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 2nd day of Inventions. 
August, in the last Session of Parliament, for a 
Returnof any Public Official Documents received 
at the Foreign Office exhibiting the Reasons 
why Count Von Bismark and the Government 
of Prussia, and Mr. Fock, the Minister of the 
Interior of the Netherlands, and the Dutch Go- 
vernment, have recommended, and the Chambers 
of the latter Country have resolved on, the Abo- 
lition of Patents for Inventions. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Further Re- Infanticide. 
turn to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 9th 
day of August, in the last Session of Parliament, 
for a Return of the Number of Women com- 
E3 mitted 































































Se - 


OE ie PES eae 


MES SRE A = 


Adjournment, 


Mint. 
No. 7. 


_ Ireland - - - 


30 11th February. 


mitted for the Murder of their Infants, and the 
Number of Convictions in such cases during the 
Five Years ending on the Ist day of July 1869, 
in England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland ac- 
cording to the following tabular Form :— 





senmnp Committals. Convictions. 





England and Wales - 


Scotland - ~ 








Further Return to an Address to Her Ma- 
jesty, dated the 5th day of July, in the last 
Session of Parliament, for Returns for the financial 

ear 1868-9, of the Salaries, Duties, Days, and 
sad of Attendance of the Three Clerks of 
Records and Writs in Chancery:——Of the 
Clerk of Inrollments in Chancery: ——Of the 
Registrars in Chancery, their Clerks and Assis- 
tant Clerks, and the Number of such Registrars 
and Clerks and Assistant Clerks, and of their 
Hours of Attendance : And, of the Clerk and 
Clerks of the Petty Bag in Chancery, and of their 
Hours of Attendance. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell preserited, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Minutes of Evidence 
iven before the Royal Commission appointed to 
inquire into the present state of Military Educa- 
tion, and into the Training of Candidates for 
Commissions in the Army, with Appendix to the 
First Report of the said Commission, and Index. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- 
tions of several Acts of Parliament,—Copy of 
General Rules for regulating the Practice and 
Procedure of the London Bankruptcy Court, and 
of the County Courts, and Scales of Costs and 
Fees under the Bankruptcy Act (1869). 

Copy of Treasury Minute, directing Lunacy 
Commissioners’ Account for the year ending 3ist 
July in each year no longer to be laid before 
Parliament, in consideration of the Return of 
similar Accounts made up to 31st March in each 


year being furnished to Comptroller and Auditor | 


General. 
Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Resolved, That this House will, at the rising of 
the House this day, adjourn till Monday next. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of Reports on the Mint. 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


The Order of the day being read, for the House 
to resolve itself into a Committee to consider the 
Motion, That a Supply be granted to Her Majesty ; 

Ordered, That Her Majesty’s Most Gracious 
Speech to both Houses of Parliament be referred 
to the Committee. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out from the word “‘ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words ‘in the opinion of this House, all charges 
“and expenses of Returning Officers should be 


1870. 


so regulated by Law that the same shall not be 
“at the discretion of the Returning Officer,” 
instead thereof. 

And the Qustion being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


Queen’s Speech read. 

Resolved, That a Supply be granted to Her 
Majesty. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Pod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Nationat Debt, 
into a Committee on the National Debt Acts. 


(In the Committee.) 


1. Resolved, That it is expedient to amend the 
Acts relating to the National Debt. 

2. Resolved, That it is expedient to convert 
certain perpetual Annuities into certain other 
perpetual Three per Cent. Consolidated Annuities, 
and to make provision for the payment quarterly 
of the Dividends on the Consolidated Three per 
Cent. Annuities. 

3. Resolved, That the Dividende due and payable 
at the Bank of Jreland on the 10th day of October 
in each year shall, in future, be due and payable 
on the 5th day of October. 

Resolutions to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 





Ordered, That a Select Committee be or Parliamentary 


to inquire into the present modes of con 
Parliamentary and Municipal Elections, in order 
to provide further guarantees for their tranquillity, 
purity, and freedom. 


ucting = ana 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill savings Banks 
to amend the Law relating to Savings Banks: And 
that Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mr. 
Stansfeld do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Married 
to amend the Law relating to the Property of a 
Married Women: And that Mr. Russell Gurney, — 
Mr. Headlam, and Mr. Jacob Bright do prepare, 
and bring it in. 


Ordered, That the Petition of the Electors of Bridgwater 
the Borough of Bridgwater, which was presented Election 
upon the 10th day of this instant February, rela- ~°™ 
tive to the conduct of the Bridgwater Election 
Commissioners in the discharge of their duties, be 
printed. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Dissolved 
to make provision for the Proceedings of Boards Districts 
of Management and Boards of Guardians upon the 
dissolution of Districts and Unions or the annexa-: 
tion of Parishes to Unions: And that Mr. Goschen 
and Mr. Peel do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Foreign a. 
a Return of the Lowest and Highest Rates of “™ 
Import 















British Cus- 
toms Tariff. 


Debt, 


Merchant 
Shipping. 


Public 
Petitions, 


igre tas 
Bill 15, 


re 





$3 Vicroria. 


Import Duty levied by the Tariff of each Country 
in Europe and of the United States upon some of 
the principal Articles of Merchandise, in each of 
the years 1860 and 1870; showing the per centage 
Increase or Decrease of such Duties in the year 
1870. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return showing the several Articles subject to 
Import Duties in the United Kingdom, and the 
Rate of Duty levied upon each 
— the Duties levied as ordinary Import 

uties, and those levied to countervail Excise and 
other Inland Revenue Duties upon British Pro- 
ductions, according to the Tariff in operation upon 
the 31st day of December 1869 ;—— Statements 
of the Number of Articles and Sub-divisions of 
Articles subject to Import Duties in the United 
Kingdom upon the 31st day of December in each 
year, from 1840 to 1869: And, of the Number 
of Articles and Sub-divisions of Articles upon 
which Import Duties were reduced or repealed, 
and the estimated Amount of Reduction of Cus- 
toms Revenue consequent thereon, in the United 
Kingdom in each year, from 1840 to 1869. 





Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Tables showing the Progress of British Merchant 
Shipping. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre accordingly presented the 
said Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


11lth—i4th February. 


rticle, distin- |’ 





Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
for the Amendment of the Railway Construction 
Facilities Act (1864): And that Mr. Whalley and 
Mr. M‘ Mahon do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed 
to assist Mr. Speaker in all matters which relate 
to the Printing executed by Order of this House, 
and for the purpose of selecting and arranging for 
Printing, Returns and Papers presented in pur- 
suance of Motions made by Members of this House: 
—And a Committee was appointed of Mr. Bonham- 
Carter, Sir John Pakington. Mr. Walpole, Mr. 
Henley, Mr. Secretary Cardwell, Sir Stafford North- 
cote, The O’ Conor Don, Mr. Hastings Russell, Mr. 
Hunt, Mr. Stansfeld, and Mr. Sclater-Booth. 

Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 


Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed 
to whom shall be referred all Petitions presented 
to the House, with the exception of such as relate 
to Private Bills; and that such Committee do 
classify and prepare Abstracts of the same, in such 
form and manner as shall appear to them best 
suited to convey to the House all requisite informa- 
tion respecting their contents, and do report the 
same from time to time to the House; and that 
such Reports do in all cases set forth the Number 
of Signatures to each Petition: And that such 
Committee have power to direct the Printing in 
extenso of such Petitions, or of such parts of Peti- 
tions, as shall appear to require it: And that such 
Committee have power to report their Opinion and 
Observations thereupon to the House:—And a 
Committee was appointed of Mr. Charles Forster, 
Mr. Bonham-Carter, Major Gavin, Mr. Hastings 
Russell, Sir David Salomons, Mr. Owen Stanley, 
Mr. Kinnaird, Mr. M‘Lagan, Viscount Crich- 
ton, Mr. Dimsdale, The O’ Conor Don, Mr. William 
Ormsby Gore, Mr. Henniker-Major, Lord Garlies, 
and Mr. Guest. 

Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented a Bill to amend the Law 
relating to Savings Banks: And the same was 
read the first time ; and ordered to be read a second 
VoL. 125. 


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time upon Monday the 21st day of this instant 
February ; and to be printed. 


Mr. Russell Gurney presented a Bill to amend Married 
the Law relating to the Property of Married Women’s Pro- 
Women: And the same was read the first time ; Pé"y Bill. 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Wednes- _ Bill 16. 
day the 23rd day of this instant February; and to 
be printed. 


Mr. Peel presented a Bill to make provision for pissolved Dis 
the proceedings of Boards of Management and tricts and 
Boards of Guardians upon the dissolution of Dis- Usions Bill 
tricts and Unions or the annexation of Parishes to Bill 17. 
Unions: And the same was read the first time; 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Tuesday 
next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Whalley presented a Bill for the amendment Railway Con- 
of the Railway Construction Facilities Act (1864) : struction 
And the same was read the first time; and ordered (1886) hea 
to be read a second time upon Friday the 1Jth day ment Bill 


of March next; and to be printed. Bill 18. 


And then the House adjourned till Monday 
next. 





Monday, 14th February, 1870. 
PRAYERS. 


A PETITION of the Mayor, Aldermen, Liverpool ~% 
and Burgesses of the Borough of Liverpool, !prtovement, 

for leave to bring in a Bill to confer further “~ 

Powers on the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses 

of the Borough of Liverpool for the purchase of 

Lands for and for the Completion of Works au- 

thorised by “ The Liverpool Improvement Act, 

1867 ;” to enable them to make new and widen 

existing Streets, and to construct new Works in 

connection with their Waterworks; to make fur- 

ther provision with respect to Streets and Build- 

ings, and for the further Improvement and Go- 

vernment of the said Borough, and for other pur- 

poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 

ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 

Graves and Mr. Rathbone. 


A Petition of Promoters of the proposed Un- southwark 
dertaking thereinafter mentioned, for leave to and City 
bring in a Bill to authorise the Construction of a “"’”** 
Subway under the Thames, between Svuthwark 
and the City of London, was presented, and read ; 
and a Bill was ordered to be brought in accord- 
ingly, by Mr. Charles Henry Mills and Mr. 

Gourley. 


A Petition of the mn and Ovenden Junc- Halifax and 
tion Railway Company, for leave to bring in a je 
Bill to extend the time for the purchase of Lands, Railway. 
and for the Construction of their Railway by the 

Halifax and Ovenden Junction Railway Company, 

and to alter the Tolls of the said Railway, and for 

other purposes, was presented, and hi ; and a 

Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by 

Mr.. Akroyd and Sir Francis Crossley. 


A Petition of the Company of Proprietors of 
the Skipton Waterworks, for leave to bring in a 
Bill for conferring additional Powers upon the 
Company of Proprietors of the Skipton Water- 
works, with reference to the Construction of 
Works and the raising of Money, and for other 
purposes, was presented, and read; and a Bill 
was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Lord 
Frederick Cavendish and Mr. Morrison. 


Skipton 
Water. 


A Petition of Joshua Waddington, of Elland, in Elland aud 
the Parish of Halifax, in the County of York, | pa 
Gentleman; John Brooke, of Brighouse, in the 


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said 











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said Parish of Halifar, Gentleman; Abraham 
Crowther Pitchforth, of Elland aforesaid, Gentle- 
man; and Edward Aspinall, of Southowram, in the 
said Parish of — Gentleman, four of the 
Trustees acting under the provisions of the Act 
next thereinafter mentioned, for leave to bring in 
a Bill for the Elland and Brighouse Road, in the 
West Riding of the County of York, was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Mr. Akroyd and Mr. 
Waterhouse. . 


Bude and 
Torrington 
Junction 
Railway. 


A Petition of the Bude and Torrington Junc- 
tion Railway Company, for leave to bring in a 
Bill for extending the time for the making of the 
Bude and Torrington Junction Railway, was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Sir Stafford Northcote 
and Mr. Kekewich. 


A Petition of the Furness Railway Company, 
for leave to bring in a Bill for authorising the 
Furness Railway Company to abandon the Con- 
struction of the Railway authorised by “ The 
Furness Railway Act, 1867,” and for conferring 
additional Powers upon the Company, and for 
other purposes, was presented, and read; and a 
Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by 
Lord Frederick Cavendish and Captain Egerton. 


A Petition of Persons whose names are there- 
unto subscribed, for leave to bring in a Bill 
for making Railways from the North Union 
and Zancashire and Yorkshire Railways, near 
Preston, to the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, 
near Southport, and for other purposes, was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Colonel Wilson Patten, 
Sir Thomas Hesketh, Mr. Hermon, and Mr. Cross. 


Preston, Long- 
ton, and 
Southport 
Railway. 


— _ A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- 


(Purchase.) = of the Borough of Sheffield, for leave to 
ring in a Bill to provide for the vesting in the 
Corporation of Sheffield of the Undertaking of the 
Sheffield United Gas Light Company, and for 
other purposes, was presented, and read; and a 
Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by 
Mr. Mundella, Viscount Milton, and Mr. Henry 
Beaumont. 


A Petition of Suitors for a Bill for effecting the 
objects thereinafter mentioned, for leave to bring 
in a Bill to authorise the Construction of Street 
Tramways in certain parts of the Town of Leeds 
and its Suburbs, and for other purposes, was pre- 
sented, and read; and a Bill was ordered to be 
brought in accordingly, by Mr. Charles Reed and 
Mr. Vickers. 


Liverpool A Petition of Suitors for a Bill for effecting 
mm Tram- the objects thereinafter-mentioned, for leave to 
” bring in a Bill to authorise the Construction of 
Street Tramways in certain parts of the Borough 
of Liverpool and its Suburbs, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. Ry- 

lands and Mr. Serjeant Simon. 


A Petition of Suitors for a Bill for effecting the 

* objects thereinafter mentioned, for leave to bring 
in a Bill to authorise the Construction of Street 
Tramways in certain parts of the City of Man- 
chester and its Suburbs, and for other purposes, 
was presented, and read; and a Bill was ordered 


to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. Whitworth 


and Mr. Chadwick. 


Portsmouth A Petition of Suitors for a Bill for effecting the 
Street Tram- objects thereinafter mentioned, for leave to bring 
_— in a Bill to authorise the Construction of Street 


14th February. 





1870. 


Tramways in the Borough of Portsmouth, and for 
other purposes, was presented, and read; and a 
Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, by 
Mr. Stone and Sir James Elphinstone. 


A Petition of the Dublin Trunk Connecting — Trunk 
Railway Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to mieot 
extend the Powers of the Dub/in Trunk Connect- 
ing Railway Company for the taking of Lands and 
completion of their Undertaking; to confer further 
Powers in relation to the Undertaking of the 
Company and the Undertakings of other Com- 
panies; to change the name of the pty 108 and 
for other purposes, was presented, and read; and 
a Bill was vival to be brought in accordingly, 
by Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Matthews. 


A Petition of the Sevenoaks, Maidstone, and Sevenoaks, 
Tunbridge Railway Company, for leave to bring ™#!4stone, 
in a Bill to mane Fac Maidstone, and taken 
Tunbridge Railway Company to make a Deviation 
of their authorised Railway ; to extend the Time 
for making a part of the same, and for other pur- 
poses, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 
ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 

Hart Dyke and Mr. Charles Henry Mills. 


A Petition of Persons whose names are there- Manchester 
unto subscribed, for leave to bring in a Bill Tramways. 
for authorising the Construction of Street Tram- 
ways in certain parts of the Parish of Man- 
chester, and for other purposes, was presented, and 
read: and a Bill was ordered to be brought in 
accordingly, by Sir Thomas Bazley and Mr. Jacob 
Bright. 


A Petition of the Ellesmere and Glyn Valley Ellesmere. 
Railway Company, the London and North Western — Valley 
Railway Company, and the Shropshire Union” ""™ 
Railways and Canal Company, for leave to bring 
in a Bill for dissolving the Ellesmere and Glyn 
Valley Railway Company, and re-incorporating 
the same as “ The Glyn Valley Tramway Com- 
pany,” with Power to construct Tramways, and 
for other purposes, was presented, and read; and 
referred to the Select Committee on Standing 
Orders. 


A Petition of the Owners and Occupiers of Aire and 
Lands drained by the Rivers Calder and Aire, in — Cm 
the West Riding of Yorkshire, or by the Tribu-*"""™ 
taries of those Rivers, or otherwise using the said 
Rivers or their Tributaries, for leave to bring in a 
Bill to protect the Rivers Calder and Aire, in the 
West Riding of Yorkshire, and the Tributaries of 
those Rivers from Pollution and Obstruction, was 
presented, and read; and referred to the Select 
Committee on Standing Orders. 


A Petition of the Conservators of the River ppames Nave 

Thames, for leave to bring in a Bill for extending gation. 

and amending the Acts relating to the Navigation 

and Conservancy of the Thames, and for other 

purposes, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 

ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Sir 

William Hutt, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Goldney, and 

Mr. Charles Reed. 


A Petition of the there-undersigned, for leave to Belfast Con- 
bring in a Bill for supplying with Gas the Borough sumers’ Gas. 
of Belfast, otherwise Shankhill, in the iar A of 
Antrim, and the Parishes of Knockbreda and Holy- 
wood, in the County of Down, was presented, and 
read; and referred to the Select Committee on 
Standing Orders. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from gire and 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Calder Com 
in respect of non-compliance with the Stanfing corveney: 

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Orders in the case of the Petition for the Aire and 
Calder Conservancy Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Caledonian Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
ag a one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
ind Land at Bills, That in the case of the Caledonian Railway 


Dundee) Bill. (Tay Ferries and Land at Dundee) Bill, referred 
on the First Reading thereof, Standing Order, 
No. 71, has been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Caledonian Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
tadditional one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Powers) Bill. Bills, That in the case of the Caledonian Railway 
(Additional Powers) Bill, referred on the First 
Reading thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, has been 
complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 
ed Gas Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table-—Report from 
; one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Bills, That in the case of the Shipley Gas Bill, 
referred on the First Reading thereof, Standing 
Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 
Severn Junc- A Bill to enable the Severn Junction Railway 
= Railway Company to substitute for their authorised Rail- 
5 ways certain New Railways, and in connection 
therewith to make a carriage road across the River 
Severn, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions 
for Private Bills. 
Alexandra A Bill to give further time for the completion 
Paree of the Works authorised by “The Alexandra 
" (Newport) Dock Act, 1865,” and for the com- 
pulsory Purchase of Lands for the Railways by that 
Act authorised, and for other purposes, was read 
the first time; and referred to the Examiners of 
Petitions for Private Bills. 
magety eck- A Bill to authorise the Pimlico, Peckham, and 
Greenwich Greenwich Street Tramways Company to extend 


Street Tram- their authorised Tramways, and for other purposes, 


ene oo was read the first time; and referred to the Exa- 
Bil.’ miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


oy , 4 Bill to authorise the construction of Railways 

Tenses and Street Tramways in the City of Worcester, 

Bill, and for other purposes, was read the first time; 
and ordered to be read a second time. 

London Street A Bill to authorise the construction of Street 

Tramways ‘Tramways in certain parts of the Metropolis, and 
for other purposes, was read the first time; and 
ordered to be read a second time. 

+ ag A Bill to extend the time for the compulsory 

way Bil, | Purchase of Lands for the purposes of the North 
Metropolitan Railway Act, 1867, was read the first 
time ; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions 
for Private Bills. 

Tottenham A Bill for the abandonment of the Railways 

nd Hamp- 


stead Junction 2Uthorised by “The Tottenham and Hampstead 

Railway Bill, Junction Railway Act, 1865,” and for other pur- 
ses, was read the first time; and referred to the 
xaminers of Petitions for Private Bills. 


a _A Bill for extending the time for the comple- 

— Bill, tion of the authorised Works of the Burnham Tidal 
Harbour Company, was read the first time; and 
referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Bills. 

Poole and A Bill for extending the time for the comple- 

Raven —_ tion of the Poole and Reasaaineil Railway, aa 


for authorising the Poole and Bournemouth Rail- 

way Company to run over divers Railways, and 

for ag purposes, and of which the short title is 
on. 125, 


14th February. 


33 


“* Poole and Bournemouth Railway Act, 1870,” was 
read the first time ; and referred to the Examiners 
of Petitions for Private Bills. 


A Bill for extending the time for the comple- Teign Valley 
tion of the Teign Valley Railway, and for conferring ®#!!wsy Bill. 
additional powers upon the Teign Valley Railwa 
Company, and for other purposes, and of which 
the short title is “ Teign Valley Railway Act, 

1870,” was read the first time ; and referred to the 
Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select Public 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they had oe 
examined the Petitions presented upon the 9th, “i oa 
10th, and 11th days of this instant February ; 
and had directed him to make a Report thereof to 
the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Fotien. 
Vide Second 
Report. 
Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Incumbered 
Returns of the Total Value of Lands sold under a andy 
the Incumbered Estates Court and Landed Es- %™ “*#™® 
tates Court (Ireland), to the latest date obtain- 
able: Of the Total Number of Evictions in 
the last Three years for each County in Ireland: 
And, of the Average Value of Cattle, Sheep 
and Pigs, Wheat, Oats, Barley, Bere or Rye, 
Beans and Peas, Potatoes, Turnips, Mangold, 











Flax, Hay, and Butter in Jreland, in the years 
1850, 1860, and 1869. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Trinity House 
a Return of the Names of the Elder Brethren of (Peptford 
the Trinity House of Deptford Strond, with the _—e 
Dates of their Appointment ; distinguishing those 
who have been in Command of Vessels in the 
Royal Navy or Merchant Service, and the Dates 
when they retired from those Services. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented County - 
to Her Majesty, that She will be quanede pleased Courts. 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return from every County Court in 
England and Wales of the Total Number of 
Plaints, &amp;c. entered in each Court, from the lst 
day of January to the 31st day of December 1869, 
both days inclusive; distinguishing those not ex- 
ceeding £.20; those above £.20, and not ex- 
ceeding £.50; and those by Agreement above 





£.50 (in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, 
No. 244, of Session 1867). 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this _— as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Agricultural 
jesty’s Command,—General Abstracts of Agricul- Statistics, 
tural Statistics in Ireland, showing the Acreage he. Cision) 
under the several Crops, and the Number of Live 
Stock in each County and Province for the year 
1869; also, the Emigration from Jrish Ports from 
lst January to 31st July,in 1868 and 1869; and the 
Number of Scutching Millsin each Province in 1868. 

Copy of the Agricultural Statistics of Ireland Agricultural 


for the year 1868. — 


Copy of Third Report of the Commissioners standards 
appointed to inquire into the condition of the Commission. 
Exchequer (now Board of Trade) Standards. On 
the Abolition of Troy Weight. 

Copy of Second Annual Report of the Regis- Marriages, 
trar Genaal of Marriages, Births; and Deaths in ae and 
Ireland, 1865. . (Ireland.) 

Copy of Report of the President of Queen’s Col- Queen's 


lege, Cork, for the year ending 3lst March 1869. College, Cork. 








¥ Copy 


Londonderry 
City. 


Prisons 
(Seotland.) 


34 


Copy of Report of the Commissioners of In- 
quiry, 1869, into the Riots and Disturbances in 
the City of Londonderry, with Minutes of Evi- 
dence and Appendix. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant 
to the directions of several Acts of Parliament,— 
Copy of Thirty-first Report on Prisons in Scotland, 
being (in continuation of the Reports of the late 
General Board of Prisons) the Ninth Annual 
Report of the Managers appointed under the Pri- 
sons (Scotland) Administration Act, 1860, to the 
Right Honourable Henry Austin Bruce, one of 
Her Majesty’s Principal Secretaries of State. 


CattleDiseases Copies of Three Orders in Council, issued 


(Ireland) Act. 


East India 
(Revenues.) 


East India 
(Loan.) 


Consolidated 
Fund. 


Army. 


Civil Services 
and Revenue 
Departments. 


Woods, 
Forests, and 
Land 
Revenues. 
West India 
Islands, &amp;c. 
Relief. 


under the provisions of the Cattle Diseases 
(Ireland) Act, 1866. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented, pursuant to the di- 
rections of several Acts of Parliament,—Return of 
all Stocks, Loans, Debts, and Liabilities charge- 
able on the Eust India Revenues at Home and 
Abroad, up to the latest period of time to which 
such Return can be made out; viz., England, 31st 
December 1869; India, 30th September 1869. 

Return of all Monies raised on Loan under the 
Provisions of the East India (Loan) Acts, 21 Vic. 
c. 3; 22 Vice. c. 11; 22 &amp; 23 Vic. c. 39; 23 &amp; 24 
Vic. c. 130; and 24 &amp; 25 Vic. c. 25, and 32 &amp; 33 
Vic. c. 106. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- 
tions of several Acts of Parliament,—Abstract 
Acount, showing the Issues made from the Con- 
solidated Fund of Great Britain and TJreland, 
in the Financial Year ended 31 March 1869, 
for the Interest and Management of the Public 
Funded and Unfunded Debt, for the Civil List, 
and all other Issues in the Financial Year for 
Services charged directly on the said Fund; to- 
gether with Report of the Comptroller and Auditor 
General, and Treasury Minute thereon. 

Appropriation Account of the Sums granted 
by een for Army Services for the Year 
ended 3lst March 1869; together with the Re- 
ow of the Comptroller and Auditor General, and 

reasury Minute thereon: —— Also, Statement 
of the Savings and Deficiencies upon the Grants 
for Army Services, for the Year ended the 31st 
March 1869, showing all Cases in which the War 
Department has obtained the sanction of the Trea- 
sury to Expenditure not provided for in the Grants 
of the Year, together with Copies of the Repre- 
sentations made to the Treasury by that Depart- 
ment, pursuant to Act 31 &amp; 32 Vie. c. 85, s. 29; 
and a Balance Sheet, detailing, in Classes, the 
Ledger Balances on the 30th September 1869, 
the Date on which the Army Account of Receipt 
and Expenditure for 1868-69 was closed, pre- 

ared in conformity with the Directions of the 
hooks Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury, 
contained in Letter dated 7th November 1864. 

Appropriation Accounts of the Sums granted 
by Parliament for Civil Services, Classes I. to 
VIL., and for the Revenue Departments (including 
the Post Office Packet Service), for the year 
ended 31st March 1869; together with the Reports 
of the Comptroller and Auditor General, and 
Treasury Minute thereon. 

Abstract Accounts of the Commissioners of Her 
Majesty’s Woods, Forests, and Land Revenues, 
for the year ended on the 3lst March 1869. 


14th February. 






1870. 


Advances, with the Interest paid thereon during 
the year ending 5th January 1870:——An Ac- 
count (pursuant to Act 11 Vic. c. 22, intituled, 
“ An Act for granting Relief to the Island of 
Tobago, and for aiding the Colonies of British 
Guiana and Trinidad in raising Money for the 
Promotion of Immigration of Free Labourers”) 
of all Sums advanced to the said Island or Colonies, 
and of all Sums repaid by reason of such Ad- 
vances, with the Interest paid thereon, during the 
year ending 5th January 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


The following Paper, pursuant to the directions Mersey Docks 
of an Act of Parliament, was laid upon the Table 4d Harbour 
by the Clerk of the House,—Copy of the Accounts 8°*"¢ 
of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board, for the 
year ending 24th June 1869. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Linen Linen Fabrics, 
Fabrics, which was presented upon the 6th dayof Nog. 
August, in the last Session of Parliament, be 

printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Dublin Dublin Mails, 
Mails, which was presented upon the 9thday of No.9, 
August, in the last Session of Parliament, be 

printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Consular Consular 


Establishments, which was presented upon the aera 
8th day of this instant February, be printed. N = 10 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Friendly Friendly 
Societies (Jreland), which was presented upon the Societies 


tat és (lreland.) 
8th day of this instant February, be printed. No. 11. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Bank- Bankruptcy 
ruptey Court, which was presented upon the 8th Court. 
day of this instant February, be printed. No. 12. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to the Duchy Duchy of 
of Cornwall, which was presented ~ the 8th day Cornwall. 
of this instant February, be printed. No, 13. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to the Rus- Russian- 
sian-Dutch Loan, which was presented upon the Dutch Loan. 
8th day of this instant February, be printed. No. 14, 


Ordered, That the Account relative to the Greek Greek Loan. 
Loan, which was presented upon the 8th day of No. 15. 
this instant February, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to the Sar- Sardinian 
dinian Loan, which was presented upon the 8th “*" 
day of this instant February, be printed. No. 16. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to the Trish Irish Re- 
Reproductive Loan Fund, which was presented pny oe 
upon the 8th day of this instant February, be - 7 : 
printed. sadinaes 


Ordered, That the Account relative to Public Public Income 
Income and Expenditure, which was presented — 
upon the 8th day of this instant February, be wy 4, 
printed. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Civil List Civil List 
Pensions, which was presented upon the 8th day ” ‘itn 2 
of this instant February, be printed. 0. IY. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Smuggling, Smuggling. 
which was presented upon the 8th day of thisin- No. 20. 
stant February, be printed. 


The Comptroller of the Household reported Answer to 
to the House, That Her Majesty, having been Address. 
attended with their Address of the 9th day of this 
instant February, was pleased to receive the same 
very graciously, and to give the following Answer: 

ve received with much satisfaction your 





An Account, pursuant to Act 6 &amp; 7 Vic. c. 63, 


intituled, “ An Act for granting Relief to the 
Islands of Antigua, St. Kitts, Nevis, Dominica, 
and Montserrat,” of all Sums advanced to those 
Islands ; and of all Sums repaid by reason of such 








loyal and dutiful Address. 

You may rely on My cordial co-operation in the 
measures best calculated to promote prosperity 
and concord among all classes of My People, and 
to uphold the authority of the Law. ‘n, 

e 













Suy 


Nav 


Natic 


Bi 


Transit of 


Venus (1874-) the House, 


Colonies. 


Supply. 


Navy and 
Amy. 


National Debt. 


Epping Forest. 


33 Vicrorta. 


The Comptroller of the Household reported to 
That their Address of the 7th day of 
August, in the last Session of Parliament, praying 
Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions for the carrying out of the Ar- 
rangements necessary for observing the Transit of 
Venus which will take place in the year 1874; 
and to assure Her Majesty that this House will make 
good any expense that may be incurred thereby, had 
een presented to Her Majesty ; and that Her Ma- 
jesty had been pleased to receive the same very 
graciously, and to give the following Answer: 
I have received your Address praying that 
I will give directions for the carrying out of the 
Arrangements necessary for observing the Transit 
of Venus which will take place in the year 1874; 
and assuring Me that you will make good the ex- 
penses that may be incurred thereby; and I shall 
give directions in accordance with your Address. 


Mr. Monsell presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting a Pro- 
posed Conference of Colonial Representatives in 
London. 

Ordered, That the said Paper dolie upon the Table. 


Mr Dodson reported from the Committee to 
whom it was referred to consider the Motion, That 
a Supply be granted to Her Majesty, a Resolu- 
tion; which was read, as followeth : 

That a Supply be granted to Her Majesty. 

The said Resolution being read a second time ; 

Resolved, Nemine Contradicente, That this House 
doth agree with the Committee in the said Resolu- 
tion, That a Supply be granted to Her Majesty. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, resolve itself into a Committee to consider 
of the Supply granted to Her Majesty. 


Ordered, That an Estimate of the Charge for 
Naval Services, to the 31st day of March 1871, be 
laid before this House. 

Ordered, That an Estimate of the Charge for 
Army Services, to the 31st day of March 1871, be 
laid before this House. 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions to the proper Officers to lay 
before this House the said Estimates. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this tee as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
the National Debt Acts, several Resolutions; 
which were read, as follow: 

1. That it is expedient to amend the Acts re- 
lating to the National Debt. 

2. That it is expedient to convert certain per- 
petual Annuities into certain other perpetual Three 
per cent. Consolidated Annuities, and to make Pro- 
vision for the Payment quarterly of the Dividends 
on the Consolidated Three per cent. Annuities. 

3. That the Dividends due and payable at the 
Bank of Jreland on the 10th day of October in 
each year shall, in future, be due and payable on 
the 5th day of October. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 

Ordered, That a Bill be brought in upon the 
said Resolutions: And that Mr. Dodson, Mr. Chan- 
cellor of the Exchequer, and Mr. Stansfeld do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


A Motion was made, and the Question Lee, 

proposed, That an humble Address be presente 

to Her Majesty, praying that She will be gra- 

ciously pleased to defend the Rights of the Crown 

over Epping Forest, so that the Forest may be 
reserved us an Open Space for the Recreation and 
njoyment of the Public ; 

VoL. 125. 


14th February. 








35 


An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the words “ be graciously 
“ pleased to defend the Rights of the Crown over 
“ Epping Forest, so that the,” in order to insert 
the words “ take such measures as in Her judg- 
“ment She may deem most expedient in order 
“ that Epping,” instead thereof ; 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question: 
—It passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“take such measures as in Her judgment She 
* may deem most expedient, in order that Epping,” 
be inserted instead thereof :--It was resolved in 
the Affirmative. 

Then the Main Question, so amended, being put ; 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, praying that She will take such 
measures as in Her judgment She may deem most 
expedient in order that Epping Forest may be 
preserved as an Open Space for the Recreation 
and Enjoyment of the Public. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to repeal the Minority Clauses of the R 

ation of the People Act, 1867, and the Repre- 
sentation of the People (Scotland) Act, 1868: 
And that Mr. Hardcastle, Mr. Vernon Harcourt, 
and Mr. Thomas Potter do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to provide for taking the Poll at Pallanentery 
and Municipal Elections by Ballot: And that 
Mr. Leatham, Mr. Hardcastle, Mr. Hibbert, and Sir 
Harcourt Johnstone do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 





Representa- 


tion of the 
epresent- People Acts 


Amendment, 


Ballot. 


Waterford 


rant to the Clerk of the Crown in Ireland, to make City Writ. 


out a new Writ for the electing of a Citizen to 
serve in this present Parliament for the City of 
Waterford, in the room of Sir Henry Winston 
Barron, Baronet, whose election has been deter- 
mined to be void. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to protect the Property of Married Women: And 
that Mr. Raikes, Mr. Staveley Hili, and Mr. West 
do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed 
to inquire into the operation of the Poor Law in 
Scotland, and whether any and what Amendments 
should be made therein. 


Married 
Women’s 
Property 
(No. 2) Bill. 


Poor Law 
(Scotland. ) 


The House was moved, That the several Acts Merchant 
relative to Merchant Shipping, might be read, Shipping 
Jode, 


and the same being read ; 

Resolved, That this House will, immediately, re- 
solve itself into a Committee to consider the said 
Acts:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to 
move the House, That leave be given to bring in 
a Bill to consolidate and amend the Laws relating 
to Merchant Shipping and Navigation. 


Resolution to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Shaw 
Lefevre reported, That the Committee had come 
to a Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre accordingly reported a Reso- 
lution ; which was read, as followeth : 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 
consolidate and amend the Laws relating to Mer- 

F2 chant 






























Pilotage. 


Provisional 
Orders Bills 
(Committees.) 


East India 
(Laws and 
Regulations.) 


Party Pro- 
cessions 
(Ireland.) 


Evidence 
Further 
Amendment 
Act (1869) 
Amendment, 


Diplomatic 
and Consular 
Services. 


Harbour, &amp;c. 
Bills. 


No. 21. 


36 


chant Shipping :—And he moved the House ac- 
cordingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the 
Bill: And that Mr. John Bright, Mr. Shaw Lefevre, 
and Mr. Stansfeld do prepare, and bring it in. 


The House was moved, That the several Acts 
relative to Pilotage, might be read ; and the same 
being read; 

Resolved, That this House will, immediately, re- 
solve itself into a Committee to consider the said 
Acts:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to 
move the House, That leave be given to bring in 
a Bill to abolish compulsory Pilotage. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Shaw 
Lefevre reported, That the Committee had come 
to a Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre accordingly reported a Reso- 
lution; which was read, as followeth : 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 
abolish compulsory Pilotage:—And he moved 
the House accordingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the 
Bill: And that Mr. John Bright, Mr. Shaw Lefevre, 
and Mr. Stansfeld do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to empower Committees on Bills confirming Pro- 
visional Orders to award Costs and examine Wit- 
nesses on Oath: And that Mr. Dodson and Colonel 
Wilson Patten do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to make better provision for making Laws and 
Regulations for certain parts of India, and for 
certain other purposes relating thereto: And that 
Mr. Grant Duff and Mr. Adam do prepare, and 


bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to repeal an Act, intituled, “ An Act to restrain 
Party Processions in Jreland:” And that Mr. 
William Johnston, Viscount Crichton, and Captain 
Archdall do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to explain and amend, “ The Evidence Further 
Amendment Act, 1869”: And that Mr. Denman 
and Mr. Locke King do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed 
to inquire into the Constitution of the Diplomatic 
and Consular Services, and their maintenance on 
the efficient footing required by the political and 
commercial interests of the Country. 


Ordered, That the Board of Trade do present to 
this House a Report upon the following Bills :— 


1. Burntisland Harbour ; 
2. Clyde Lighthouses ; 
3 Continental Communication ; 
* [International Communication ; 
4, Exmouth Docks ; 
5. Thames Navigation ; 
6 Tyne Improvement ; 
: 5 sain ape Tyne Improvement. 
Mr. Shaw Lefevre accordingly presented the 
said Paper. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 





14th—-15th February. 





1870. 


Mr. Denman presented a Bill to explain and Evidence 
amerd “ The Evidence Further Amendment Act, — 
1869”: And the same was read the first time ; Act ¢ 1869) 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Mon- Amendment 

ill, 


day next; and to be printed. 
Bill 20. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to amend the Law National 
relating to the National Debt: And the same was (Consolidation 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a peed ong 
second time upon Monday next; and to be printed. “a “ 


Mr. Raikes presented a Bill to protect the Married 
ey of Married Women: And the same was Women’s 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a (Noe 3) Bill, 
second time upon Wednesday the 23rd day of Bill Me 


this instant February ; and to be printed. 


Mr. Leatham presented a Bill to provide for Ballot Bill. 
taking the Poll at Parliamentary and Municipal _ Bill 23. 
Elections by Ballot: And the same was read the 
first time ; and ordered to be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 16th day of March next; 
and to be printed. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented a Bill to con- Merchant 
solidate and amend the Laws relating to Mer- Shipping 
chant Shipping and Navigation: And the same was © Bill. 
read the first time ; and ordered to be read a second _ Bill 24. 
time upon Thursday the 24th day of this instant 
February ; and to be printed. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented a Bill to abolish p; ; 
compulsory Pilotage: And the same was read the -— be: 
first time ; and ordered to be read a second time : 
upon Thursday the 24th day of this instant 
February ; and to be printed. 


Mr. Dodson presented a Bill to empower Com- provisional 
mittees on Bills confirming Provisional Orders to Orders Bills 
award Costs and examine Witnesses on Oath ; (Committees) 
And the same was read the first time; and or- a 
dered to be read a second time upon Wednesday 7 
next; and to be printed. 


Mr. William Johnston presented a Bill to repeal 
an Act, intituled, “An Act to restrain Party siony (Ireland) 
Processions in Ireland”: And the same was read Bill. 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second Bill 26. 
time upon Wednesday the 30th day of March 
next ; and to be printed. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented a Bill to make better East India 
Provision for making Laws and Regulations for (Laws and 
certain parts of India, and for certain other pur- —— 
poses relating thereto: And the same was read Bill on 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second aie 


time upon Thursday next; and to be printed. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Married 
Wednesday the 23rd day of this instant February, Women’s 
the Married Women’s Property Bill, was read, sedi: 
and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 23rd day of March next. 


And then the House adjourned till To- 
morrow. 














Tuesday, 15th February, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
PETITION of the there-undersigned, for Birmingham 
leave to bring in a Bill to authorise the 2nd Stafford- 

Construction of Tramways in Birmingham, in the sega 
County of Warwick, and in Handsworth, West fata: 
Bromwich, and Tipton, in the County of Stafford, 
and for other purposes, was presented, and read ; 
and a Bill was ordered to be brought in accord- 
ingly, by Mr. Dizon and Mr. Muntz. 


A Petition of Persons whose names are there- Birmingham 
unto subscribed, for leave to bring in a Bill for Street 
incor + ‘Tramways. 
porating 








Bir 
‘Tre 


Brat 
Hud 


Brig 
terce 
Outf 
Bill. 
Brov 
Ferr 


sione 


Bux 
Bill. 


Ches 
and | 
Rail) 


Clecl 
Bill. 


Clyd 
hous 


Clyde 
tion | 


Colne 
Bill, 


Conti 
Comr 
tion ] 


Eccle 
Bolto 
Bill, 
Edint 
an! 
Rosli 
Penic 
Railw 
Fosdy 
Bridg 


Glas 
Ries 








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mn 


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Birmingham 
Tramways. 


Aberdare Gas 
Bill. 


Aberdare 
Local Board 
Bill. 

Airedale Gas 
Bill. 


Ashton-under- 
Lyne, Staly- 
bridge, and 
Dukinfield 
(District) 
Water Bill. 


Bath Corpora- 
tion Bill. 


Belfast 
Harbour Bill. 


Bradford and 
Huddersfield 
Road Bill. 


Brighton In- 
tercepting and 
Outfall Sewers 
Bill. 


Broughty 
Ferry Police 
Comnis- 
sioners Bill. 


Buxton Gas 
Bill. 


Chesterfield 
and Brampton 
Railway Bill. 


Cleckheaton 
Local Board 
Bill. 


Clyde Light- 
houses Biil. 


Clyde Naviga- 
tion Bill. 


Colne Fishery 
Bill. 


Continental 
Communica- 
tion Bill, 


Eccleshill and 
Bolton Gas 


Edinburgh, 
anhead, 
Roslin, and 
Penicuick 
Railway Bill. 


Fosdyke 
Bridge Bill. 


Glasgow 
Houses of 


Refuge Bill, 





33 Vicroria. 15th February. 37 


incorporating the Birmingham Street Tramways 
Company, and for authorising them to make and 
maintain Street Tramways in certain parts of 
Birmingham, and the neighbourhood thereof, and 
for other purposes, was presented, and read; and 
a Bill was ordered to be brought in accordingly, 
by Mr. Dizon and Mr. Muntz. 


A Petition of Suitors for a Bill for effecting 
the objects thereinafter mentioned, for leave to 
bring in a Bill to authorise the Construction of 
Street Tramways in certain parts of the Town of 
Birmingham and its Suburbs, and for other pur- 

oses, was presented, and read: and a Bill was or- 
ered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. Dizon 
and Mr. Muniz. 


The Aberdare Gas Bill was read a second time ; 
and committed. 


The Aberdare Local Board Bill was read a se- 
cond time; and committed. 


The Airedale Gas Bill was read a second time; 
and committed. 


The Ashton-under-Lyne, Stalybridge, and Du- 
hinfield (District) Water Bill was read a second 
time ; and committed. 


The Bath Corporation Bill was read a second 
time ; and committed. 


i The Greenock Harbour Bill was read a second Greenock 
time; and committed. Harbour Bill. 


_ The Gunthorpe Bridge Bill was read a second Gunthorpe 
time ; and committed. Bridge Bull. 


The Hyde Local Board Bill was read a second Byde Local 
time ; and committed. Board Bill, 


The International Communication Bill was read International 


a second time ; and committed. Communica- 
tion Bill. 


The King’s Lynn Consumers’ Gas Bill was read King’s Lynn 


a second time; and committed. Consumers’ 
Gas Bill. 

_ The King’s Lynn Gas Bill was read a second King’s Lynn 
time ; and committed. Gas Bill. 


The Kirkcaldy and Dysart Water Bill was read Kirkcaldy and 
a second time; and committed. — Water 
The Zeeds Corporation Gas, &amp;c. Bill was read Leeds Corpo- 
a second time; and committed. — M oe 
c. 1 . 


The Leeds Corporation Gas (Purchase, &amp;c.) Bill Leeds Corpo- 


° ‘ . ration Gas 
was read a second time; and committed. (Puscbane, 
&amp;c.) Bill. 
The Leicester Lunatic Asylum Bill was read —_ 
. Ss . ubatic 
a second time; and committed. Asylum Bill. 


The Limerick Markets Bill was read a second Limerick — 
time; and committed. Markets Bill. 


Ordered, That the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Im- Newcastle- 


The Belfast Harbour Bill was read a second | provement Bill be read a second time To-morrow. inpuovenent 


time; and committed. 


Ordered, That the Bradford and Huddersfield 
Road Bill be read a second time To-morrow. 


The Brighton Intercepting and Outfall Sewers 
Bill was read a second time; and committed. 


The Broughty Ferry Police Commissioners Bill 
was read a second time; and committed. 


The Buxton Gas Bill was read a second time ; 
and committed. 


The Chesterfield and Brampton Railway Bill 
was read a second time; and committed. 


The Cleckheaton Local Board Bill was read a 


second time; and committed. 


The Clyde Lighthouses Bill was read a second 
time ; and committed. 


The Clyde Navigation Bill was read a second 
time; and committed. 


Ordered, That the Colne Fishery Bill be read a 
second time To-morrow. 


The Continental Communication Bill was read 
a second time; and committed. 


The Eccleshill and Bolton Gas Bill was read a 
second time; and committed. 


The Edinburgh, Loanhead, Roslin, and Peni- 
cuick Railway Bill was read a second time; and 
committed. 


The Fosdyke Bridge Bill was read a second 
time ; and committed. 


The Glasgow Houses of Refuge Bill was read 
a second time; and committed. 
VoL. 125. 





upon-Tyne 
Bill. 

The Northampton Corporation Markets and jet 
Fairs Bill was read a second time; and com- pas see 
mitted. Fairs Bill. 

The Oldham Corporation Water, &amp;c. Bill was ae oma 
read a second time; and committed. Water, &amp;c. 


Bill. 
The Paisley Gas Bill was read a second time; Puisley Gas 
and committed. Bill. 


The Reading Local Board of Health Bill was Dealing Revel 
oard 


read a second time; and committed. psn 
The Rotherham and Kimberworth Local Board pone yw 
of Health Bill was read a second time; and com- pala ona 
mitted. Board of 
Health Bill. 


The Ruabon Water Bill was read a second oat Water 
time; and committed. ill. 


The Salford Borough Improvement Bill was — 


read a second time; and committed. provemect 
ill. 
The Sheffield Corporation Water Bill was read Sheffield 
a second time; and committed. tg 


The Stapenhill Bridge Bill was read a second Stapenhill 
time; and committed. Bridge Bill. 
The Thames Embankment (North) Bill was Thames Em- 


read a second time ; and committed. Cents) Bal. 
The Tyne Improvement Bill was read a second Tyne Improve. 
time ; and committed. ment Bill. 


The West Hartlepoo! Extension and Improve- bate” erate 
ment Bill was read a second time; and com- PO’ cau 


mitted. ment Bill. 


The Wrexham Gas Bill was read a second time; — Gas 
and committed. . 
A Bill to extend the Powers of the Dublin Dublin Trunk 


Trunk Connecting ning Company for the Rallwey Mal 
























38 15th February. 1870. 


taking of Lands and completion of their Under- 
taking; to confer further Powers in relation to 
the Undertaking of the Company and the Under- 
takings of other Companies; to change the Name 
of the Company, and for other purposes, was read 
the first time; and referred to the Examiners of 
Petitions for Private Bills. 


Thames Navi- A Bill for extending and amending the Acts 

gation Bill, yelating to the Navigation and Conservancy of the 
Thames, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 


Furness Rail- A Bill for authorising the Furness Railway 

way Bill. Company to abandon the Construction of the 
Railway authorised by “The Furness Railway 
Act, 1867,” and for conferring additional Powers 
upon the Company, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time; and referred to the Examiners 
of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Skipton A Bill for conferring additional Powers upon 

Wem the Company of Proprietors of the Skipton Water- 
works, with reference to the Construction of Works 
and the raising of Money, and for other purposes, 
was read the first time; and referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Preston, A Bill for making Railways from the North 
Longton, and TJnion and Lancashire and Yorkshire Railways, 
Southport x . 
Railway Bill, near Preston, to the Lancashire and Yorkshire 
Railway, near Southport, and for other purposes, 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read 


a second time. 


Elland and A Bill for the Elland and Brighouse Road, in 
——_ the West Riding of the County of York, was read 
* the first time; and ordered to be read a second 

time. 


Leeds Street | A Bill to authorise the Construction of Street 
Tramways Tramways in certain parts of the Town of Leeds 
Bill. . 5 
and its Suburbs, and for other purposes, was read 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time. 


Liverpool A Bill to authorise the Construction of Street 

Street Tram- ‘Tramways in certain ee of the Borough of Li- 

ways Bill. = yerpool and its Suburbs, and for other purposes, 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read 
a second time. 


Manchester A Bill to authorise the Construction of Street 

Street Tram- Tramways in certain parts of the City of Man- 

ways Bill. chester and its Suburbs, and for other purposes, 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read 
a second time. 


Portsmouth A Bill to authorise the Construction of Street 

Street Tram- Tramways in the Borough of Portsmouth, and for 

ways Bil. other purposes, was read the first time; and or- 
dered to be read a second time. 


Standing The Select Committee on yen, nage was 

Orders. nominated of Colonel Wilson Patten, Mr. Bonham- 
Carter, Sir Edward Colebrooke, Mr. Henley, Mr. 
Charles Howard, Sir Graham Montgomery, The 
O’Conor Don, Mr. Hastings Russell, Mr. Scour- 
jield, Mr, Whitbread, and Sir Frederick Heygate. 


a of The Committee of Selection was nominated of 

mies a Mr. Bonham-Carter, Sir Graham Montgomery, The 
O” Conor Don, Mr. Scourfield, Mr. Whitbread, and 
the Chairman of the Select Committee on Stand- 
ing Orders. 


North British Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
— a one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Railway Com- Bills, That in the case of the North British and 


panies Bill.  £dinburgh and Bathgate Railway Companies Bill, 





referred on the First Reading thereof, Standing 
Order No. 71 has been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table-—Report from North British 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Railway 
Bills, That in the case of the North British Rail- {yer gin 
way (General Powers) Bill, referred on the First ; 
Reading thereof, Standing Order No. 71 has been 
complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from North British 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private ea (Tay 
Bills, That in the case of the North British Rail- “" ee) Bill 
way (Tay Bridge) Bill, referred on the First 
Reading thereof, Standing Order No. 71 has been 


complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Gas Light ang 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Coke — 
Bills, That, in the case of the Gas Light and Coke PY 3" 
Company Bill, referred on the First ene 
a Standing Order No. 71 has been complie 
with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Bristol ang 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private North Somer. 
Bills, That in the case of the Bristol and North a 
Somerset Railway Bill, referred on the First 
Reading thereof, Standing Order No. 71 has been 
complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to the Court Court of 
of Probate, which was presented upon the 8th day Probate. 
of this instant February, be printed. No, 22, 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Savings Savings 
Banks, which was presented upon the 8th day of Banks. 
this instant February, be printed. No, 23, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Prisons Prisons 
(Religious Instruction), which was presented upon lnowtanal 
the 8th day of this instant February, be printed. No, 24. 

Ordered, That the Return relative to Union of Union of 
Benefices, which was presented upon the 8th day Benefices. 
of this instant February, be printed. No, 25, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Accidents Accidents 
(Metropolis), which was presented upon the 8th (Mevopolis.) 
day of this instant February, be printed. No. 26. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Police Police (Coun 
(Counties and Boroughs), which was presented Dorseha) 
upon the 8th day of this instant February, be Na o7 


printed, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Railway, Railway, &amp;. 
&amp;c. Bills, which was presented upon the 8th day Pils. 
of this instant February, be printed. No. 26, 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to the National National 
Gallery, which was presented upon the 10th day Gallery. 
of this instant February, be printed. No. 29. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Charitable Charitable 
Funds, which was presented upon the 10th day of Feds 2 
this instant February, be printed. No, 30. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Railways Railways 
Abandonment, which was presented upon the 10th Abandonment 
day of this instant February, be printed. No. 31. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Corn Corn 
(Measures and Weights), which was presented vaakin) 
upon the 10th day of this instant February, be Ny 32. 
printed. 7 

Ordered, That the Return relative to Pauper Pauper 
Children, which was presented upon the 10th day ase 


of this instant February, be printed. 
Ordered, 


Nation 
(Annui 


Nation 
Milita 
ving 
ks, 


Norwic 
Electio: 


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38 VicrorIiA. 


Merchant Ordered, That the Paper relative to Merchant 
shipping . Shipping, which was presented upon the 11th day 
No. 34. of this instant February, be printed. 
paneey. Ordered, That the Paper relative to Lunacy, 
No. 35. Which was presented upon the 11th day of this 
instant February, be printed. 
Nationa! Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- 


Debt (Savings tions of several Acts of Parliament,—An Account 
— of the Gross Amount of all Sums received and 
Societies.) | paid by the Commissioners for the Reduction of the 
National Debt, on account of Banks for Savings 
and Friendly Societies in Great Britain and Ire- 
land, from their commencement at 6th August 
1817 to the 20th November 1869, inclusive: Of 
the Aggregate Amount of the separate Surplus 
Fund of all Savings Banks at 20th November 
1869, and of the Gross Amount of all Sums trans- 
ferred to or paid out of such Surplus Fund in the 
course of the year ended 20th November 1869: 
And, of all Expenses incurred by the said 
Commissioners, for salaries of Clerks or other 
Incidental Expenses during the year ended 20th 
November 1869:——-An Account, setting forth, 
in detail, the whole of the several Transactions 
which have taken place during the year ended 
20th November 1869, in the ‘Investment of all 
Monies which came into the hands of the Commis- 
sioners for the Reduction of the National Debt, 
for Savings Banks and Friendly Societies, and of 
all the variations which have taken place during 
such year, in the Securities held by the said Com- 
missioners for those Institutions : And, an Ac- 
count showing the Aggregate Amount of the Lia- 
bilities of the heron tothe Trustees of Savings 
Banks and Friendly Societies respectively, on 20th 
November 1869; and the Nature, Amount, and 
Value of the Securities (taken at the price of that 
day) held by the Commissioners for the Reduction 
of the National Debt to meet the same, and the 
Amount of the Deficiency thereon, 

An Account of the Gross Amount of all Bank 
Annuities and Long Annuities, and any other 
Annuities for Terms of Years transferred, and of 
all Sums paid to the Commissioners for the Reduc- 
tion of the National Debt, and the Gross Amount 
of Annuities for Lives and for Terms of Years 
which have been granted for the same, within the 
year ending 5th January 1870. 

An Account of the Gross Amount of all Monies 
received and paid by the Commissioners for the 
Reduction of the National Debt, and of the Gross 
Amount of Stock bought and sold by and trans- 
ferred to the said Commissioners on account of the 
Fund for the Military Savings Banks, from the 
19th September 1845 to the 5th January 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Accounts do lie upon 
the Table. 











National Debt 
(Annuities.) 


National Debt 
Military 


vings. 
Banks, ) 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Report of the Com- 
missioners appointed to inquire into the existence 
of Corrupt Practices at the last Election for Mem- 
bers to serve in Parliament for the City of 
Norwich. 

Copy of Nineteenth General Report on Turn- 
pike Trusts (England and Wales), made by direc- 
tion of the Secretary of State, under Act 3 &amp; 4 
Will. 4, c, 80. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Norwich 
Election, 


Several Public Petitions were 
read; and ordered to lie upon the 


resented, and 
able. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of the Cost of the Jrish Militia since 
last called out for Training. 
Vou. 125. 


15th February. 





39 


Mr. Hardcastle presented a Bill to repeal the ,.  sonte 
Minority Clauses of “ The Representation of the an of the 
People Act, 1867 ;” and “ The Representation of People Act 
the People (Scotland) Act, 1868”: And the same ae 
was read the first time; and ordered to be reada pi) 28 
second time upon Wednesday the 9th day of : 
March next ; and to be printed. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Ma- army. 
jesty’s Command,— Army Ptinnaten of Effective No. 36. 
and Non-Effective Services for 1870-71. 

Statement showing the Variation of the Num- Army (Vari- 
bers of Her Majesty’s British Forces, and Expla- ation of Num- 
nations of the Differences between the Amounts e"® %«-) 
proposed in the Army Estimates for Effective Ser- No. 37 
vices for 1870-71, and the Amounts voted for 
Effective Services for 1869-70. 

Statement showing the Amounts included in the army 
Army Estimates, 1870-71, for Military purposes Colonies.) 
in the Colonies, and the probable Repayments by No. 38. 
the several Colonies on the same account. 

Ordered, That the said Estimates be referred to 
the Committee of Supply, and be printed; and 
that the other Papers do lie upon the Table, and 
be printed. 


Mr. William Edward Forster presented, by Her gducation. 
Majesty’s Command,—Copy of Revised Code of 
Regulations, with an Appendix of all Articles can- 
celled or modified, and of Supplementary Rules, 
by the Right Honourable the Soaks of the Com- 
mittee of the Privy Council on Education. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, ghemiela 
a Copy oi the Correspondence which has passed Waterworks. 
between the Mayor and the Corporation of Sheffield 
and the Board of Trade and the Home Office on 
the subject of the Sheffield Waterworks since the 
lst day of January 1869, and all other Commu- 
nications or Applications relating thereto. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Irish Land. 
to amend the Law relating to the Occupation and 
Ownership of Land in Jreland: And that Mr. 
Gladstone, Mr. Chichester Fortescue, and Mr. 

John Bright do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill War Office. 
for making further Provision relating to the Man- 
angement of certain Departments of the War 
Office: And that Mr. amare Cardwell and 
Captain Vivian do prepare, and bring it in. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Colonel Boxer. 
to Her Majesty, that She will be qudeuns pleased 

to give directions, that there be laid before this 

House, a Copy of Papers relating to the Dis- 

missal of Colonel Boxer from the Office of Super- 

intendent of the Royal Laboratory; together 

with Correspondence relating to W ar Office Letter 

to Colonel Bozer of the 4th day of January 1868, 

and to the connection of Colonel Bozer with 

Messrs. Eley. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, fogs of Life at 
a Copy of Correspondence between the Board of Sea. 
Trade and Mr. Stirling Lacon, since September 
last, on the subject of Loss of Life at Sea. 


Resolved, ——- a Address be presented mmy Staff 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Officers 
to give directions, that there be laid before this “™™™™™ 








House, a Return showing the particulars of all 
F4 Emolument 










































40 


Emolument from Public Sources, received or to 
be received for the year, by each Individual on 
the Army Staff holding an Office corresponding 
to those named on page 91 of last year’s Army 
Estimates, whether such Emolument be in the 
Form of Pay, Half-Pay, Pension, or Allowance of 
any kind. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 


Council. 


Parliamentary Ordered, That the Select Committee on Parlia- 
and Municipal mentary and Municipal Elections do consist of 
Elections. Twenty-three Members. 
The Committee was accordingly nominated of 
the Marquis of Hartington, Mr. Gathorne Hardy, 
Mr. John Bright, Mr. Hunt, Sir George Grey, 
Mr. Villiers, Sir Frederick Heygate, Mr. Brand, 
Mr. Cross, Mr. Whitbread, Mr. Raikes, Mr. 
Leatham, Mr. Staveley Hill, Mr. Locke, Mr. 
William Henry Smith, The O’Conor Don, Mr. 
Graves, Mr. Dalglish, Sir Michael Hicks Beach, 
Mr. James, Mr. Howes, Mr. Fawcett, and Mr. 
Bourke. 
Ordered, That Seven be the Quorum. 


The Dissolved Districts and Unions Bill was, 
according to Order, read a second time; and com- 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 
Thursday next. 


Dissolved 
Districts and 
Unions Biil. 


15th—16th February. 


1870. 


Ordered, That the Glasgow Municipal Exten- Glasgow 
Municipal 
Txtension ang 
raprove' 
Bill. “7 


Halifax W 
&amp;c. Bill. = 


sion and Improvement Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Halifax Water, &amp;c. Bill was read a second 


time ; and committed. 


The Hebden Bridge Gas Bill was read a second Hebden Bridge 
time; and committed. Gas Bill. 
The Lincoln City Commons Bill was read a Lincoln City 
second time; and committed. Commons Bill, 


The London, Worcester, and South Wales Rail- London, Wor. 
way Bill was read a second time; and committed. gost Wales 
Railway Bill 
The Prison Charities of London, &amp;c. Bill was Prison Chari. 
read a second time; and committed. ties of Lon 
&amp;e. Bill. 
The Yeovil Improvement Bill was read a second Yeovil Im. 


time ; and committed. provement 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Bradford and 
_— of the Bradford and Huddersfield Road Sad 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Colne Fishery 
Reading of the Co/ne Fishery Bill; Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday next. 





The Order for reading a second time, upon 
Wednesday the 23rd day of this instant February, 
the Married Women’s tare (No. 2) Bill, was 
read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 23rd day of March next. 


Married 
Women's 
Property 
(No. 2) Bill. 


The Order for reading a second time, To-morrow, 
the Cattle Stealing Bill, was read, and dis- 
charged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 23rd day of this instant 
February. 


Cattle Stealing 
Bill. 


Irish Land 
Bill. 


Bill 29, 


Mr. Stansfeld presented a Bill to amend the 
Law relating to the Occupation and Ownership 
of Land in Jreland: And the same was read the 
first time; and ordered to be read a second time 
upon Monday the 7th day of March next; and to 
be printed. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented a Bill for making fur- 
ther provision relating to the Management of 
certain Departments of the War Office: And the 
same was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time upon Thursday the 24th day of 
this instant February ; and to be printed. 


And then the House adjourned till To- 
morrow. 


War Office 
Bill. 


Bill 30. 








Wednesday, 16th February, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


HE Blackburn Corporation Improvement Bill 
was read a second time; and committed. 





Blackburn 
Corporation 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Neweastie- 

penne of the Newcastle-upon- 1 yne Improvement Improvenea 
‘ lil, 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Wednesday the 2nd day of March next. 


The Order for referring the Bristol Port and Bristol Port 
Channel Dock Bill to the Examiners of Petitions nag: 
for Private Bills, was read, and discharged. a 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Public 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and)?" 
Petitions. 


read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


— 


Vide Third 
Report. 
A Bill to extend the Time for the purchase of Halifax and 
Lands, and for the construction of their Railway — 
by the Halifar and Ovenden Junction Railwa tellway Bill. 
Company, and to alter the Tolls of the said Rail- 
way, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions 
for Private Bills. 


A Bill to authorise the construction of a Sub- Southwark 
way under the Thames between Southwark and *"4 City 
the City of London, was read the first time; and ee 
ordered to be read a second time. 


A Bill to provide for the vesting in the Cor- Sheffield Cor 
poration of Sheffield of the undertaking of the Porte ne 
Sheffield United Gaslight Company, and for other ‘in, — 

urposes, was read the first time; and ordered to 
e read a second time. 


A Bill to confer further powers on the Mayor, Liverpool Im- 





Improvement 
Bill. 


The Cobham Railway Bill was read a second 
time ; and committed. 


Cobham 
Railway Bill. 


The Dartmouth Water Bill was read a second 
time; and committed. 


Dartmouth 
Water Bill. 


Enniskillen 
Borough 
Improvemen 
Bill. 


The Enniskillen Borough Improvement Bill was 
, read a second time; and committed. 


Aldermen, and Burgesses of the Borough of provenenl 
Liverpool for the purchase of Lands for and for ** ™™” 
the completion of Works authorised by “The Liver- 

pool Improvement Act, 1867”; to enable them to 

make new and widen existing Streets, and to con- 

struct new Works in connection with their Water- 





works; to make further provision with respect to 
Streets and Buildings, a for the further Improve- 
ment and Government of the said Borough, and 
for other purposes, was read the first time; and 





ordered to be read a second time. 
A Bill 








Im- 
t, 


Sevenoaks, 


16¢h—17# 


33 Victoria. 


A Bill to enable the Sevenoaks, Maidstone, and 





h February. 4 | 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to the Army, army. 


Maidstone, and Tunbridge Railway Company to make a deviation | which was presented upon the 14th day of this jo 45, 


Tunbridge 
Railway Bill. 


Birmingham A Bill to authorise the construction of Tram- 

— — ways in Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, 

ways Bil, and in Handsworth, West Bromwich, and Tipton, 
in the County of Stafford, and for other purposes, 
was read the first time ; and ordered to be read a 
second time. 

Marriage with ‘The Marriage with a Deceased Wife’s Sister 

a Deceased 


Wife’s Sister 
Bill. 


Supply. 


Provisional 
Orders Bills 
(Committees) 
Bill. 


Women’s 
Disabilities. 


Juries. 


Women's Dis- 
abilities Bill. 


Bill 31. 


Juries Bill. 
Bill 32. 


County Voters 
(Scotland. ) 


No. 39. 
Parochial 


Schools 
(Svotland.) 


No. 40. 


Patents for 
Inventions. 


No. 41. 


East India 
(Revenues.) 


No. 42. 
Rast India 
(Loan.) 

No. 43, 
pausolidated 


No. 44, 


of their authorised Railway; to extend the Time 
for making a part of the same, and for other pur- 
s, was read the first time ; and referred to the 
iners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Bill was, according to Order, read a second time; 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Provisional Orders Bills (Committees) Bill 
was, according to Order, read a second time ; and 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for To-morrow. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to remove the Electoral Disabilities of Women: 
And that Mr. Jacob Bright, Sir Charles Dilke, 
and Mr. Eastwick do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Laws relating to the Qualifications, 
Summoning, Attendance, and Remuneration of 
Special and Common Juries: And that Viscount 
Enfield, Mr. Denman, and Mr. Headlam do pre- 
pare, and bring it in. 


Mr. Jacob Bright presented a Bill to remove the 
Electoral Disabilities of Women: And the same 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read 
a second time upon Wednesday the 4th day of May 
next; and to be printed. 


Viscount Enfield presented a Bill to amend the 
Laws relating to the Qualifications, Summoning, 
Attendance, and Remuneration of Special and 
Common Juries: And the same was read the first 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Wednesday the 6th day of April next; and to be 
printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to County 
Voters ( Scotland), which was presented upon the 
8th day of this instant February, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Parochial 
Schools ( Scotland), which was presented upon the 
8th day of this instant February, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Patents 
for Inventions, which was presented upon the 


instant February, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Accounts relative to Civil Civil Services 
Services and Revenue Departments, which were — (aot 
resented upon the 14th day of this instant Fe- s a 
ruary, be printed. sag: 


Ordered, That the Accounts relative to Woods, wonds, 
Forests, and Land Revenues, which were pre- Forests, and 


sented upon the 14th day of this instant February, (°"4 
be printed. No. 48. 


Ordered, That the Accounts relative to West West India 
India Islands, &amp;c. Relief, which were presented a &amp;e. 
upon the 14th day of this instant February, be ~ Ne 49 
printed. aati, 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 





Thursday, 17th February, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


M R. Charles Forster reported from the Select Public 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they (aened” 
had examined the Petitions presented upon the Report.) 
14th and 15th days of this instant February; and 
' had directed him to make a Report thereof to the 
House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 





The Order of the day being read, for the Second Glasgow 
Reading of the Glasgow Municipal Extension and Municipal ad 
Improvement Bill ; Improvement 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time Bill. 


after the other Private Business. 


A Bill to authorise the Construction of Street Birmingham 
Tramways in certain parts of the Town of Bir- a P 
mingham and its Suburbs, and for other purposes, 

was read the first time; and ordered to be read 

a second time. 


A Bill for incorporating the Birmingham Street Birmingham 
Tramways Company, end for authorising them to Street Tram- 
make and maintain Street Tramways in certain “*!* 3" 
parts of Birmingham and the Neighbourhood 

thereof, and for other purposes, was read the first 

time; and ordered to be read a second time. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second G!sssow 
Reading of the Glasgow Municipal Extension and gytension ana 
Improvement Bill; Improvement 
And a Motion being made, and the Question ¥!l- 

being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 

time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 

Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 

the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 

“ this day Six months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 

“ now” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 





11th day of this instant February, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to East India 
(Revenues), which was presented upon the 14th 
day of this instant February, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to East India 
(Loan), which was presented upon the 14th day of 
this instant February, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to the Con- 
solidated Fund, which was presented upon the 
14th day of this instant February, be printed. 


Tellers for the f Mr. Dalglish, 10 
Yeas, Mr. Graham: 7 
Tellers for the lo. Edward Colebrooke, } 143 
Noes, Captain Hamilton : 
So it passed in the Negative. 
And the Question being put, That the words 
“ upon this day Six months” be added at the end 
of the Question :—It was resolved in the Affirma- 
tive. 
Then the main Question, so amended, being put : 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon this day Six months. 


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London, Black- 


wall, and Mill- one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
wall Extension That in the case of the London, Blachwall, and 
Millwall Extension Railway Bill, referred on the 
First Reading thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, 
has been complied with. 


Railway Bill. 


Exmouth 
Docks Bill. 


Great Eastern 
Railway 

( Metropolitan 
Railways, &amp;c.) 
Bill. 


Great Eastern 
Railway 
(General 
Powers) Bill. 


Gloucester 
and Berkeley 
Canal Bill. 


North Staf- 
fordshire 
Railway Bill. 


Parliamentary 
icipal " ° A. ° 
adh oneal Francis, of No. 36, Lincoln’s Inn Fields, in 


Elections. 


Public 
Petitions. 
Vide Third 
Report. 


Nottingham 
Town Writ. 


one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Exmouth Docks Bill, re- 
ferred on the First Reading thereof, Standing Or- 
der, No. 71, has been complied with. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,— Report from 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Great Eastern Railway 
(Metropolitan Railways, &amp;c.) Bill, referred on the 
First Reading thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, 
has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Great Eastern Railwa 
(General Powers) Bill, referred on the First Read- 
ing thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, has been 
complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Gloucester and Berkeley 
Canal Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 
Standing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the North Staffordshire Rail- 
way Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 
Standing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Urdered, That the Bill be read a second time. 





A Petition of Messieurs Field, Roscoe, Field, 


the County of Middlesex, was presented, and read ; 
setting forth, That it is material and necessary 
that the Shorthand Writers attending the House 
should have leave to attend and give ‘Evidence at 
the Court of Queen’s Bench, at the Guildhall of 
the City of London, and there to produce such 
Books and Documents as may be required on the 
Trial of a certain Action, wherein Edward Stock 
Hill is Plaintiff, and David Duncan is Defendant, 
in which said Action the Evidence given by the 
said Edward Stock Hill before the Select Com- 
mittee on Parliamentary and Municipal Elections 
on the Thirtieth day of April, One thousand 
eight hundred and sixty-nine is required; and 
praying that the House may be pleased to allow 


the Shorthand. Writers to attend and produce their 


Books at the said Trial. 


Ordered, That leave be given to the Shorthand 


Writers of the House to attend accordingly. 


17th February. 





} “70. 


Desborough, and Bonenham, im the Cou vy of 
Buckingham. 


Mr. Childers presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Navy. 
mand,—Navy Pstimates for the year 1870-71; No. 50. 
with Appendix. [Account of Naval Old Store 

Moneys and Extra Receipts in 1868-69.] 

Ordered, That tie said Estimates be referred to 

the Committee of Supply; and be printed. 


Ordered, That there be 'laid before this House, Metropolitan 
a Copy of Report of Mr. J. Bazalgette, Engineer — and 
to the Metropolitan Board of Works, and Cor- et Schemes. 
respondence between the First Commissioner of No. 51. 
Her Majesty’s Works, &amp;c., and the Metropolitan 

Board of Works relating thereto. 

Mr. Ayrton accordingly presented the said Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 

Table; and' be printed. 


Ordered, That there be Iaid before this House, Consols and 
an Account showing the Amount of Consols, New tet Stocks 
3 per Cent., and Reduced Stocks standing in the No. 52. 
Books of the Bank of England to the credit of the 
following Public Accounts: viz. 

Accountant General of the Court of Chancery ; 

National Debt Commissioners ; 

Ecclesiastical Commissioners ; 

Charity Commissioners ; 

Copyhold Commissioners ; 

Greenwich Hospital ; 

Patriotic Fund; 

Crown Agents for the Colonies ; 

Queen Anne’s Bounty ; 

Accountant in Bankruptcy ; 

Army Prize Fund; 

‘Assistant Paymaster General and others ; 

Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Works and 

Public Buildings; and 

Sundry Minor Accounts. 
Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Account. 
Ordered, That the said Account do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Consols and 
Accounts showing in Tabular Form, year by year, other Stocks, 
under each description of Stock, the Amount of No. 52. 
Consols, New 3 per Cent., and Reduced, respec- 
tively, converted into Stock Certificates under the 
Act 26 Vie. c. 28; together with the Amount of 
such Certificates re-inscribed into Stock, and the 
Amount outstanding in the form of Certificates at 
the close of each year : And, showing the Sums 
received annually in respect of Fees on Stock 
Certificates. 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Accounts. 

Ordered, That the said Accounts do lie upon 
the Table; and be printed. 





The following Paper was laid upon the Table Acknowledg- 
by the Clerk of the House,—Return to an Order, —— 
dated the 11th day of this instant February, for a = Somer 
Return relative to Acknowledgments of Deeds by 


Married Women. 








Several Public Petitions were —- and 


read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
rown, to make out a new 
Writ for the electing of a Burgess to serve in this 


rant to the Clerk of the 


resent Parliament for the Town of Nottingham 


in the room of Charles Ichabod Wright, Esquire, 
who, since his Election for the said Town, hath 


The following Papers, pursuant to the direc- Bank of 
tions of several Acts of Parliament, were also laid England. 
upon the Table by the Clerk of the House,—An 
Account of the Amount of all Exchequer Bills 
or Treasury Bills, and other Government Securi- 
ties, which have been purchased by the Governor 
and Company of the Bank of England, or on which 
any Sum or Sums have been lent or advanced for 
. bey Public Service by the Governor and Company 

of the said Bank, inthe year ending the 5th Janu- 


| 1870, showing what Amount of such Bills, 


| ary 


accepted the Office of Steward or Bailiff of Her | before the making up of this Account, has been 
Majesty’s Three Chiltern Hundreds of Stoke, | paid off and discharged, and the Amount of such 





Exchequer 











? 





National Debt 
ce 
s and 
Friendly 
Societies.) 
No. 53. 


National Debt 
(Annuities.) 
No. 53. 


National Debt 


No. 53. 


Savings 
Banks. 





33 VOcTorRiA. 


Exchegifr Bills or Treasury Bills, or other Go- 
vernme: Securities, which was in the hands of 
the Gov. snor and Company of the said Bank on 
the 5th day of January 1870, aforesaid. 

An Account of the Amount of Balances of Sums 
issued for the Payment of Dividends due, and not 
demanded, and for the Payment of Lottery Prizes 
or Benefits which had not been claimed, and which 
remained in the hands of the Governor and Com- 
pany of the Bank of England on the there-under- 
mentioned days, being those next before the issue 
from the Exchequer of Money for the Payment of 
Dividends on Account of the National Debt, for 
each of the four preceding Quarters respectively. 

An Account of the Receipt and Expenditure of 
£. 6,907. 4s. 7d. in one year, from the 3lst De- 
cember 1868 to the 3lst December 1869, by the 
Commissioners appointed by Act 26 Geo. 3, for 
the Reduction of the National Debt. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to the Na- 
tional’ Debt (Savings Banks and Friendly Socie- 
ties), which was presented upon the 15th day of 
this instant February, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to the Na- 
tional Debt (Annuities), which was presented 
upon the 15th day of this instant February, be 
printed. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to the Na- 
tional Debt (Military Savings Banks), which was 
presented upon the 15th day of this instant F ebru- 
ary, be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return from each Savings Bank in England and 
Wales, Scotlandand Ireland, containing,in Columns, 
the Names of the Officers, their respective Salaries, 
and other Allowances, if any; the Amount of 
Security each gives; the Number of Accounts 
remaining open; the Total Amount owing to De- 
positors; the Total Amount invested with the 
Commissioners for the Reduction of the National 
Debt; the Rate of Interest paid to Depositors on 
the various Amounts of Deposit, and the Average 
Rate of Interest on all Accounts; and the Total 
Amount of the separate Surplus Fund, on the 20th 
day of November 1869; the Rate per centum per 
annum on the Capital of the Bank for the Expen- 
ses of Management; the Annual Number of Re- 
ceipts from Depositors; the Annual Number of 
Payments; the a Amount of Receipts; 
the Average Amount of Payments; the Number 
and Amount of Annuities granted; the Annual 
Expenses of Management, inclusive of all Pay- 
ments and Salaries, for the year ended the 20th 
day of November 1869; also the year in which 
Business commenced in each Bank, and the Name 
of the Day or Days, and the Number of Hours in 
the Week, on which the Banks are opened for the 
Deposit and Withdrawal of Monies; including in 
such Return a List of all such Savings Banks as, 
under the provisions of the Act 26 Vic. c. 14, or 
otherwise, have been closed and have transferred 
their Funds, or any part thereof, to the Post Office 
Savings Bank; showing, in each case, the Number 
of such Banks, as well as the Number and Amount 
of Depositors’ Accounts so transferred, and the 
Amount of Compensation, if any, made to all or 
any of the Officers of such Banks respectively ; 
and showing also the years in which such Banks 
were respectively opened and closed, and the 
Number and Amount of their Depositors’ Balances, 
and the Number of Days and Hours in each Week 
on which the same Banks were opened for Public 
Business at the close of the year (ending on the 
20th day of November) next preceding the date of 
such closing; distinguishing the same, as in the 
form of the Return, for each separate County, as 
Von. 125. 














17th February. 43 


well as collectively, for England and Wales, Scot- 
land and Ireland, and for the United Kingdom (in 
continuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 277, of 
Session 1869). 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second East India 
Reading of the ast India (Laws and Regulations) (Laws and 
Bill; ba sacs a 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read. for the Com- Dissolved 
mittee on the Dissolved Districts and Unions Districts and 
Bill ; Unions Bill. 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Marriage with 
mittee on the Marriage with a Deceased Wife's Wins surer 
Sister Bill; Bill. 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Provisional 

into a Committee on the Provisional Orders Bills ‘Cnmaiaies 
(Committees) Bill; and, after some time spent Bill, 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill, and directed him to report the 
same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 


To-morrow. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Slementary 
to provide for Public Elementary Education in ™4ucation. 
England and Wales; And that Mr. William Ed- 
ward Forster and Mr. Secretary Bruce do prepare, 
and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Mortgages. 
to facilitate the re-vesting of Mortgaged Estates 
in Mortgagors: And that Mr. Dodds, Mr. Pease, 
Mr. Bolchow, and Mr. Wren-Hoskyns do prepare, 


and bring it in. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, ship 
Copies of all Correspondence that has passed be- “ Spindrift.” 
tween the Board of Trade and Mr. Patteson (the 
Stipendiary Magistrate at Greenwich), the Elder 
Brethren of the Trinity House of Deptford Strond, 
and the Committee of Lloyds, on the subject of the 
Loss of the “ Spindrift” : And, of the Minutes 
of Evidence, &amp;c. taken at the Investigation by 
the Elder Brethren of the Trinity House into the 
conduct of the Pilot of the “ Spindrift”; with the 
decision arrived at. 





Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Millwall 
a Copy of the Correspondence between the Milj- ©". 
wall Canal Company and the Commissioners of 
Her Majesty’s Customs or the Lords Commis- 
sioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury, respecting the 
Terms on which the Officers of Her Majesty’s 
Customs are in attendance at the Millwall Canal. 


Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed Salmon 
to inquire into the present state of the Laws Fisheries. 
affecting the Salmon Fisheries of England and 
Wales, and to report whether any and what 
Amendments are required therein. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Lighthouse 
a Return of the Names, Occupations, and Dates ee 
of Appointment of each of the Members of the“ *" ‘) 
Scotch and Jrish Lighthouse Boards, and the 
mode in which, or Persons by whom, they were 
respectively appointed. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill —_ and 
to confirm certain Orders made by the Board of tne 


G2 Trade supplemental 





















































































~ 
















44 17th—18th February. 1870. 


Trade under “ The Sea Fisheries Act, 1868,” 
relating to Boston Deeps and Emsworth: And that 
Mr. Shaw Lefevre and Mr. John Bright do pre- 
pare, and bring it in. 


Elementary Mr. William Edward Forster presented a Bill 
Education Bill. to provide for Public Elementary Education in 
Bill 33. England and Wales; And the same was read the 
first time; and ordered to be read « second time 
upon Monday the 14th day of March next; and 

to be printed. 


Oyster and Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented a Bill to confirm 

oe wll certain Orders made by the Board of Trade under 

Supplemental “ Lhe Sea Fisheries Act, 1868,” relating to Bos- 

Bill. ton Deeps and Emsworth: And the same was read 

Bill 34. the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time upon Monday next; and to be printed, 


Mortgages Mr. Dodds presented a Bill to facilitate the re- 
Bill. vesting of Mortgaged Estates in Mortgagors: And 
Bill 35. the same was read the first time; and ordered to 
be read asecond time upon Tuesday next; and 

to be printed. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 








Friday, 18th February, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


Barnstaple HE Barnstaple and Ilfracombe Railway 
and Ilfracombe (No. 2) Bill was read a second time; and 


(me. 3) Bil committed. 


Hounslow and Lhe Hounslow and North London Railway Bill 
North London Was read a second time; and committed. 

Railway Bill. 

ities Ordered, That the Manchester and Salford and 
and Salford District Tramways (No. 1) Bill be read a second 


and District time upon Friday the 4th day of March next. 
Tramways 
(No, 1) Bill. 


Menchester Ordered, That the Manchester and Salford and 
and Salford District Tramways (No. 2) Bill be read a second 


and District time upon Friday the 4th day of March next. 
Tramways 


(No, 2) Bill. 

North London Ordered, That the North London Tramways 
Tramways Bill be read a second time upon Friday the 4th 
_ day of March next. 


Pendleton Ordered, That the Pendleton Roads Bill be read 
Roads Bill. a second time upon Monday next. 


Penicuick The Penicuick Railway Bill was read a second 
Railway Bill. time; and committed. 


Plymouth, Ordered, That the Plymouth, Stonehouse, and 
Stonehouse, , Devonport Street Tramways Bill be read a second 
semen a ** time upon Friday the 4th day of March next. 
ways Bil. 
York Markets Ordered, That the York Markets and Fairs, &amp;c. 
= Fairs, ce. Bill be read a second time upon Monday next. 
Liverpool Im. The Order for reading a second time the Liver- 
provement, ool Improvement, &amp;c. Bill was read, and dis- 
&amp;c. Bill. charged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Liverpool 'm- = Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
provemen', _ to authorise the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses 
&amp;c. (No. 2.) . . . 
of the Borough of Liverpool to borrow further 
Moneys on the Security of Rates for the purposes 
of “The Liverpool Improvement Act, 1864”: 





And that Mr. Grares and Mr. Rathbone do pre- 
pare, and bring it in. 


Pimlico, Peck- My, Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from | 


and ° . ene . ° ° 
a one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, | 


Street Tram- That in the case of the Pimlico, Peckham, and | 


eee een, Greenwich S ramways (Extensions, &amp;c.) Bill, | 
sions, &amp;e.) Bill. Greenwich Street Tramways (Extensions, &amp;c.) ‘ 


referred on the First Reading thereof, Standing 
Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table-—Report from Midland 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, seem J 
That in the case of the Midland Railway (Addi- (S¥¢r) ai 
tional Powers) Bill, referred on the First Reading 
thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, has been com- 
plied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Private Bills 
the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in respect of the Bills comprised in the 
List reported by the Chairman of Ways and 
Means as intended to originate in the House of 
Lords, they have certified that the Standing 
Orders have been complied with in the following 
Cases; viz. 

Abbot's Wood ( Dean Forest) Enclosure. 

Beccles Water. 

Bedford and Northampton Railway. 

Belfast, Holywood, and Bangor Railway. 

Birmingham Canal Navigations. 

Birmingham Water. 

Blackpool and Lytham Railway. 

Blane Valley Railway. 

Brecon Gas. 

Brighton and Hove General Gas. 

Callander and Oban Railway. 

Cardiff Gas. 

Carma then Gas. 

Cawood Bridge. 

Chelsea Rectory. 

Chester Gas. 

Chiltern Hiils Spring Water. 

Dagenham (Thames) Dock. 

Dare Valley Railway. 

Dublin and Antrim Junction Railway. 

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. 

Female Orphan Asylum. 

Fylde Water. 

Girvan and Portpatrick Junction Railway. 

Great Central Gas Consumers’ Company. 

Halesowen and Bromsgrove Branch Railways. 

Harborne Railway. 

Hereyord, Hay, and Brecon Railway. 

Imperial Continental Gas Association. 

Limerick and Ennis Railway. 

Limerick and Foynes Railway. 

Littlehampton Water. 

Llantrissant and Taff Vale Junction Railway. 

London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway. 

Mansfield Water. 

Margate Pier. 

Milford Haven Dock and Railway. 

Millwall Canal. 

Navanand Kingscourt Railway. 

Newport (Isle of Wight) Gas. 

Newport Railway. 

Newry and Armagh Railway (Arbitration). 

Newry and Armagh Railway (Sale, &amp;c.) 

Newry and Greenore Railway. 

North British and Mercantile Insurance Com- 
pany. 

Poe. and Llangynog Railway. 

Owens College Extension. 

Planet Benefit Building and Investment 
Society. 

Pontypool, Caerleon, and Newport Railway. 

Rainhili Gas and Water. 

Royal Bank of Scotland Officers’ Widows’ 
Fund. 

Runcorn, Weston, and Halton Water. 

Suint Albans Gas. 

Saint Heiens Gas. 

Shoreham and District Water 

South Eastern Railway. 

Southport Water. 





Publ 
Petit 


Vide 
Out- 


Pauy 
(Mel 


Pilot 
(Seil 
Islar 


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$3 Vicrortia. 


Surety and Trust Association. 
Sutherland Railway Extension. 
Thrapston Markets. 

Universal Private Telegraph Company. 
Yeadon Water. 

And that they had certified that the Standing 
Orders have not been complied with in the follow- 
ing instances : — 

Bury Saint Edmunds and Thetford Railway. 
Kingsbridge Railway. 





Public Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
Petitions» § read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

Vide Third 

Report. 

Out-door Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Paupers a Return of the Number of Out-door Paupers, ex- 


(Metropolis) Clusive of Insane Paupers and Vagrants, relieved 


in the Metropolis on the lst day of January 1869 
and 1870, distinguishing, under four Heads, the 
cause of their Destitution. 
Mr. Peelaccordingly presented the said Return. 
Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of all Correspondence which has taken 
place between the Board of Trade, Trinity House, 
and Mr. Augustus Smith, relating to the cases of 
Abram Stevens, the “ A. Z.” Pilot Cutter, and the 
Poundage charged on Earnings other than those 
of Pilotage at Scilly, from the 7th day of June 
1869 to the 3rd day of February 1870 inclusive. 


Pilotage 
(Scilly 
Islands. ) 


Roxburgh 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
County Writ. 


rant to the Clerk of the Crown, to make outa 
new Writ for the electing of a Commissioner to 
serve in this present Parliament for the County 
of Roxburgh, in the room of Sir William Scott, 
Baronet, who, since his Election for the said 
County, hath accepted the Office of Steward or 
Bailiff of Her Majesty’s Manor of Northstead, in 
the County of York. 


Maidstone Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
Writ. rant to the Clerk of the Crown, to make out a 
new Writ for the electing of a Burgess to serve 
in this present Parliament for the Borough of 
Maidstone, in the room of William Lee, Esquire, 
who, since his Election for the said Borough, hath 
accepted the Office of Steward or Bailiff of Her 
Majesty’s Three Chiltern Hundreds of Stoke, Des- 
borough, and Bonenham, in the County of Buck- 


ingham. 
Capital Ordered, That the Return relative to Capital 
oweraaad Sentences (Reprieval), which was presented upon 
ae ) the 10th day of this instant February, be printed. 
0. 55. 
Victualling Ordered, That the Paper relative to Victualling 
Tenis. Yards, which was presented upon the 10th day 
No. 56. of this instant February, be printed. 
Bank of Ordered, That the Accounts relative to the 
England. Bank of England, which were presented upor the 
No. 54. 17th day of this instant February, be printed. 
Court of The foilowing Paper, pursuant to the directions 
Chancery. of an Act of Parliament, was laid upon the Table 


by the Clerk of the House,—Copy of General 
Order of the High Court of Chancery, under 
“The Debtors Act, 1869,” Friday the 7th day of 
January 1870. 


Army (Super- 
Session of 
Colonels -) 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command, —Copy of Report of a Committee 
appointed to consider the question of the Super- 
session of Colonels of Her Majesty’s British Army 
by the Colonels of Her Majesty’s Jndian Forces, 
with Minutes of Evidence and Appendix. 


18th February. 


45 


Mr. Secretary Cardwe// also presented,—Return Colonel Boxer. 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 15th day 
of this instant February, for a Return relative to 
the case of Colonel Bozer. 
Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Landlord and 
jesty’s Command, Copy of Reports from Poor (veiand.) 
Law Inspectors in Iredand, as to existing Relations 
between Landlord and Tenant, in respect of Im- 
provements on Farms, Drainage, Reclamation of 
Land, Fencing, Planting, &amp;c.; also as to the 
existence (and to what extent) of the Ulster 
Tenant-Right in their respective Districts, &amp;c. 

Copy of Report upon Inquiry as to the truth or Thames River, 
otherwise of certain allegations contained in the 
Memorial from the Vicar and other Inhabitants of 
Barking, in the County of Essex, calling attention 
to the Pollution of the River Thames by the dis- 
charge of Sewage through the Northern Main 
Outtall Sewer of the Metropolitan Board of 
Works, by Robert Rawlinson, Esquire, C.B., 
together with the Minutes of Proceedings, Ab- 
stract, and Index. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Parker presented, pursuant to the directions Public Schools, 
of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of a Statute for 
determining and establishing the Constitution of 
the New Governing Body of Rugby School, made 
by the Special Commissioners appointed for the 
purposes of “ The Public Schools Ket,” 1868.” 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. William Edward Forster presented, pur- India Office, 
suant to the directions of several Acts of Parlia- 
ment,—Copy of an Order in Council for the Altera- 
tion of certain Salaries, and for a new Appoint- 
ment in the Establishment of the Secretary of 
State for India in Council, dated 11th November 
1869. 

Copy of an Order in Council, revoking Orders piseased 
of 28th July 1856, and 17th November 1863, Cattle. 
relative to Diseased Cattle, so far as they relate 
to Great Britain, dated 7th August 1869. 

Copy of an Order in Council, authorising the Navy (Dock- 
Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty whenever }2r0* cent 

‘ ¢ egulation 
they may think proper, under the Dockyards Port act, 1865.) 
Regulation Act (1865), to appoint an Assistant 
Queen’s Harbour Master at any Dockyard Port, 
dated 7th August 1869. 

Copies of tour Orders in Council relating to Greenwich 
Greenwich Hospital, dated respectively 7th August Hospital. 
1869 (2), 7th October, and 11th Deeember. 

Ordered, Tuat the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words ‘in the opinion of this House, the Expen- piplomatic 
*‘diture upon the Diplomatic and Consular Ser- and Consular 
“vices may be reduced, and it is expedient for STV 
“the promotion of Efficiency and Economy to 
“transfer the Control of the Consular Depart- 
“ment from the Foreign Office to the Board of 
“ Trade,” instead thereof; 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 





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@3 Another 





46 18¢h—2!st February. 1870. 


Another Amendment was proposed to be made | Cameron, Sir Edward Colebrooke, Mr. Ellice, Mr. 
to the Question, by leaving out from the word | Crum Ewing, Mr. Orr Ewing, Mr. Fordyce, Mr. 
“* That” to the as of the Question, in order to} Gordon, Mr. John Hamilton, Mr. Loch, Mr. Mac- 
Turnpike Acts. add the words “ there be laid before this House, | hintosh, Mr. M‘Lagan, Mr. Miller, Sir Graham 
“a Copy of any Correspondence or other Docu- | Montgomery, Mr. Parker, Mr. Peel, and Sir David 
“ ments explanatory of the necessity for the an-| Wedderburn; with Power to send for persons, 
“nual Turnpike Acts Continuance Bill, either | papers, and records. 
“ generally as to all expired Turnpike Acts, or! Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 
“specially as to those relating to the Wrexham 
- District,” instead thereof. | Mr. Goschen presented a Bill to provide for the poor Relieg 
And the Question being proposed, That the | equal distribution over the Metropolis of a further (Metropolis) 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the | portion of the charge for the relief of the Poor: And Bil. 
Question:—The said proposed Amendment and the same was read the first time: and ordered to Bill 36, 
original Question were severally, with leave of the be read a second time upon Thursday the 3rd day 
House, withdrawn. of March next; and to be printed. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday | 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. Mr. Plimsoll presented a Bill requiring Railway Railway 
_ Companies to provide Foot-warmers for Passengers Travelling Bil, 
East India The East India (Laws and Regulations) Bill | in certain cases: And the same was read the first _ Bill 37, 
Laws end was, according to Order, read a second time; and time; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, ; Wednesday the 2nd day of March next; and to be 
for Monday the 28th day of this instant February. | printed. 


Dissolved The House, according to Order, resolved itself; The Order for reading a second time, upon cattie steqy 
a into a Committee on the Dissolved Districts and | Wednesday next, the Cattle Stealing Bill, was Bin. “7 
Unions Bill; and, after some time spent therein, read, and discharged. _ f 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson| Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

reported, That the Committee had gone through | upon Wednesday the 6th day of April next. 
the Bill. : : 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- —- Ge Bons atpearnel Ch Meaty 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 


Marriage with The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Monday, 21st February, 1870. 
aa ae mittee on the Marriage with a Deceased Wife’s} ppayurs, 
Bill. 


Sister Bill; , 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday M . Charles F rr from ng S vom es ae 

the 27th day of April next, resolve itself into the had te ? ublic Petitions ; at they (Third 

said Committe. ad examined the Petitions presented upon the Report.) 


16th, 17th, and 18th days of this instant February, 

Provisional The Provisional Orders Bills (Committees) Bil] | and had directed him to make a Report thereof to 

Orders Bills was, according to Order, read the third time. the House. 

ee Resolved, That the Bill do pass. _ Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the | and be printed. 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. Ordered, That the Birmingham and Stafford- Birmingham 


. : : and Stafford. 
q) shire Tramways Bill be read a second time upon “ys 


¢| Friday the 4th day of March next. ways Bill. 








Abyssinian Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointe 
Expedition. +o inquire into the causes of the great excess 0 
Cost in prosecuting the War with Adyssinia over) The Caledonian Railway (Additional Powers) Caledonian 
the Estimate submitted to Parliament. — _ | Bill was read a second time; and committed. Railway 
Ordered, That the Committee do consist of Nine- | (Additional 
teen Members. : : Powers) Bi 
The Committee was accordingly nominated of|_ The Caledonian Railway (Tay Ferries and Saoer cil 
Sir Stafford Northcote, Mr. Grant Duff, Sir John Land at Dundee) Bill was read a second time; Ferries and 
Hay, Mr. Bazter, Mr. Eastwick, Mr. Seely, Mr. and committed. Land at 


Cristopher Denison, Major Anson, Mr. Howes, Mr. Dundee) Bill 
White, Lord Elecho, Sir Patrick O’Brien, Mr. Ordered, That the Elland and Brighouse Road ——— 


. » ° e igh 
Charles Turner, Captain Beaumont, Sir James Bill be read a second time To-morrow. Road Bill, 


Elphinstone, Mr. Mundella, Colonel Barttelot, Mr. : 
Holms, and Mr. Candlish ; with Power to send for Ordered, That the Leeds Tramways Bill be read Leeds Tram- 


persons, papers and records. a second time upon Friday the 4th day of March ¥*Y8 Bill 
Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. next. 


The North British and ee and Bathgate North British 


Poor Relief Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Railway Companies Bill was read a second time; —_ — 
and committed. 


(Metropolis.) +t provide for the equal distribution over the Railway Col 
Metropolis of a further portion of the charge for panies Bill, 
the relief of the Poor: And that Mr. Goschen and| ‘The North British Railway (General Powers) North British 


Mr. Peel do prepare, and bring it in. Bill was read a second time; and committed. (Genend 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Powers) Bill, 
requiring Railway Companies to provide Foot- The North British Railway ( Tay Bridge) Bill ee br 
warmers for Passengers in certain cases: And that| Was read a second time ; and committed. Bridge) Bill 
Mr. Piimsoll, Mr. Alderman Carter, Mr. Richard 
Shaw, Mr. Rylands, and Mr. Candlish do prepare,| The Shipley Gas Bill was read a second time; Shipley Gas 

Jil. 


and bring it in. and committed. 


ree eed) Ordered, That the Select Committee on Poor) The Order of the day being read, for the Second Bradford ead 
Law ( Scotland) do consist of Twenty-one Members. | Reading of the Bradford and Huddersfield Road bre 
The Committee was accordingly nominated of} Bill; 
Mr. Craufurd, the Lord Advocate, Sir Aobert Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
Anstruther, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Armitstead, Mr. | after the other Private Business. 
The 











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Pendleton The Order of the day being read, for the Second | showing the reasons why and the conditions upon 
Rods Bill. ~ Reading of the Pendleton Roads Bill; which the control and disposal of the Crown Lands 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time | in the Australasian Colonies and Possessions were 

upon Monday next. surrendered to the Local Legislatures and Govern- 


ments :——Showing, as far as possible, the esti- 
York Markets The Order of the day being read, for the Second | mated area of the respective Colonies; the esti- 
snd Fairs, &amp;c. Reading of the York Markets and Fairs, &amp;c. Bill; | mated extent alienated at the time of the surrender; 














Bill. Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. the whole Extent alienated at the date of the 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. latest Official Returns; and the extent estimated 
; A as still available for Settlement: Showing the 
onaelli A Bill to authorise = —_ or, es ae and Price and Conditions of Sale and Lease : Show- 
&amp;e, (No.2) | Burgesses of the Borough of Liverpool to borrow | ing the appropriation of the Revenue derived from 
Bill. further Moneys on the security of Rates for the) Sajes and Leases: Sieafies Raburn in selation te 
pare, st of * The Liverpool Improvement Act, the Colonies and Possessions in Southern Africa: 
1864,” was read the first time; and referred to —— And, similar Return in relation to the Colonies 

the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. and Possessions in North America. 


Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


pradford and =©The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Huddersfield Reading of the Bradford and Huddersfield Road 
Road Bill RV. 

A Motion was made, and the Question was 


proposed, That the Bill be now read a second Ordered, That the Journal of this House, from 
time :—And the said Motion was, with leave of| the end of the last Session to the end of the 


the House, withdrawn. ge ‘th oo Oe ae Sie 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. Fae, he printed. an index e 


Ordered, That 750 Copies of the said Journal 
and Index be printed by the appointment and 
under the direction of Sir Denis Le Marchant, the 


London and Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 

— one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 

Additional Lhat in the case of the London and North Western - 

Powers) Bil Railway (Additional Powers) Bill, referred on the —— we ee ir id J Sens Sane 4 
First Reading thereof, Standing Order, No. 71,| 277" dt — Pe — “hall be Ii ” a be 
has been complied with. age mA such Person as shall be licensed by 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. r. Speaker, and that no other Person do presume 
. to print the same. 


Rotherham Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from sll 
Gas Bill. one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills,| _ Ordered, That the Lords Commissioners of the 
That in the case of the Rotherham Gas Bill, re- | Admiralty be directed to report to this House, 
ferred on the First Reading thereof, Standing Or- | upon the application of the South Eastern Rail- 
der, No. 71, has been complied with. | way Company, for Power to abandon part of the 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. | Line of Railway authorised by “The South 
| Eastern Railway Act, 1865,” to be constructed 
Preston Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from | between Greenwich and Chariton, and to make a 
Station Bill. one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, | new or substituted Line of Railway instead of the 
That in the case of the Preston Station Bill, re- | portion of Railway so proposed to be abandoned. 
ferred on the First Reading thereof, Standing Ur-| Mr. Childers presented a Report accordingly. 
der, No. 71, has been complied with. | _ Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. | Table; and be printed. 








Lancashire Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
eles Da one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. |. Boetarn of the exact Ameust of len 2 any, 
‘ That in the case of the Lancashire and York-| sustained by the Exchequer from the Sale and 

shire Railway Bill, referred on the First Reading Purchase of Securities in connection with the 

— Standing Order, No. 71, has been complied | Savings Banks since the reduction of the Rate of 

with. Interest to Three pounds Five shillin tum. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. eo: te net ee 

Lancashire Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from | Resolved, That an humble Address be are 


and Yorkshire one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, | t° Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 


London ‘That in the case of the Lancashire and Yorkshire | to give directions, that there be laid before this 


and North 2 . , - 
Western and London and North Western Railway Com- | Englen + same ye Sore 1908, 10 re eo rept 


Railway Com- panies (Steamboats) Bill, referred on the First 2 
— Reading thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, has been | and 1868 —— the Gross Number a — 
complied with. registered from all Causes in England an ales 
Of 


. ‘ : ‘during 1864, 1865, 1866, 1867 and 1868: 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. | an sn Tandon of. Desthe. cakes 


London and Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from | Zymotic Disease in England and Wales during 
tana one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, | 1864, 1865, 1866, 1867 and 1868, given under 
Steen That in the case of the London and North Western | their respective Headings, viz. :— 

ewels) Bill. Railway (Steam Vessels) Bill, referred on the, Small Pox - - - - 





First Reading thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, has | Measles Es ae 
been complied with. | Scarlet Fever - - 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. | Diphtheria - - - © 

Publi i * Hooping Cough - - - 

Petitions Several Public Petitions were presented, and | Fever - “ “ ‘ és 

—— _ read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Cholera ~ - Ps ‘ 

we | Diarthes - - - - 

; | All other Zymotic Diseases - 
Crown Lands, Resolved, That an humble Address be presented | —-- 

fe. (Colonies.) to Her Majesty, that She will be pater teed 9 pleased | ne 


to give directions, that there be laid before this. onpainr|. 
House, a Copy or Extracts of Correspondence and | Similar Returns for Ireland : ——And, similar 
References to or Extracts of Acts of Parliament, | Returns for Scotland. 

Vou. 125. 





G4 Ordered, 








Journal. 


South Easte 
Rail 


way. 


No, 57. 


Savings Banks 
(Sale, &amp;c. of 
Securities.) 


Population, 
&amp;e. (United 
Kingdom.) 










| 
| 


| 


EE Pe et EE SET PE 


Natal and 
Cape of Good 
Hope. 


Colonies. 


Cashel 
Election. 


Lovibond vy. 
Price. 


Duchy of 
Lancaster. 


Lunacy 
(Scotland.) 


48 21st February. 


Ordered, That the said Address be presented | 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House | 


1870. 


Copy of the Minutes of the Court of Directors 
thereon, and the Answers of the said Court 


as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy | thereto. 


Council. 


Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 


| Table. 


Mr. Monsell presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- | 
mand,—Copy of further Despatches from the | 
Lieutenant Governor of Watal, and the Governor 
of the Cape of Good Hope, on the Subject of the | 
Recognition of Moshesh, Chief of the (asutos, and | 
of his Tribe as British Subjects (in continuation | 
of Papers presented May 1869). 

Mr. Monsell also presented,—Return to an Ad-| 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 11th day of May | 
1868, for a Return of the Annual Cost of the | 


several Colonies of the British Empire at the Ex-| 
pense of the British Exchequer (in continuation | 
of, and in the same form as, Parliamentary Paper, | 
No. 240, of Session 1, 1859). | 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the | 


Table. | 


| 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Report of the Com- 
missioners appointed under the Act of the 15th| 
&amp; 16th Vict. c. 57, for the purpose of making In- 
quiry into the existence of Corrupt Practices at 
the last Election for Cashel; together with the 
Minutes of Evidence. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 10th 
day of this instant February, for a Return rela- 
tive to the case of Lovibond v. Price. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc-| 
tions of several Acts of Parliament,— An Account 
of the Receipts and Disbursements of the Duchy 
of Lancaster, in the year ended on the 21st De- 
cember 1869 :—— Also, a separate Account of the 
Capital of the said Duchy, to same date. 

An Account of the Sums advanced in each year 
from the Consolidated Fund for the purchase of 
Bullion for Coinage; and of the Sums paid in 
each year to the Account of Her Najesty’s Ex- 
chequer at the Bank of England in Repayment 
thereof. 

Return exhibiting the Number of Orders granted 
by the Sheriffs for admission of Lunatics into any 
Public, Private or District Asylum or House, in 
Scotland, stating the Asylum or House to which 
such Order was sent, during the year ended 31st 
December 1869. 

Return exhibiting the Number of Licences 
granted by the General Board of Commissioners 
in Lunacy for Scotland, for the Continuance, 
Establishment or Renewal of Private Asylums 
and Lunatic Wards of Poorhouses, and the Transfer 
of any such Licence from any one Asylum to 
another, during the year ended 31st December 
1869. 

Return describing the Public, Private, and Dis- 
trict Asylums in Scotland, by their respective 
Localities, and stating the Names of the Super- 
intendents of each Asylum; and showing also the 
Number of Patients, Male and Female, received 
into and discharged from each Asylum, or removed 
or transferred from any one House to another, 
classifying those discharged into three Divisions 
of “Cured,” ‘Relieved,’ and “ Unaffected by 
Treatment,” during the year ended 31st December 
1869. 

Copy of all Applications made by the First 
Lord of the Treasury and the Chancellor of the} 
Exchequer, to the Governor and Deputy Governor 
of the Bank of England, for Advances to Govern- 
ment authorised by Parliament, from the 5th 
January 1869 to the 5th January 1870, with a 





Mr. Peel presented, pursuant to the directions Poor Law 
of an Act of Parliament,— Copies of the following Bord. 
General Orders issued by the Poor Law Board :— 
Aceounts Order, Aysgarth and four other Unions, 
dated 9th September 1869. 

Regulating Out-door Relief, Holbeck and two 
other Unions, dated 6th December 1869. 

Accounts Order, Chester and two other Unions, 
dated 13th December (869. 

Vaccination Contract, 4ysgarth and seven other 
Unions, dated 16th December 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Papers relative to Public Public Schou, 
Schools, which were presented upon the 10th and No. 88, 
18th days of this instant February, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Out-door out.door 
Paupers (Metropolis), which was presented upon Paupers _ 
the 18th day of this instant February, be printed. a ae 

0. 59, 

Ordered, That the Return relative to the Case Colonel Boxer, 
of Colonel Boxer, which was presented upon the No, 60, 
18th day of this instant February, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to the India Inaia Office, 
Office, which was presented upon the 18th day of No. 61. 
this instant February, be printed. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- China (No.2) 
mand,—Copy of Reports by Consul Swinhoe of (1870.) 
his Special Mission up the River Yang-Tsze- 

Kiang, &amp;c. 

Copy of Report by Mr. Adams. Secretary to Japan (No.1) 
Her Majesty’s Legation in Japan, on the Central (1870.) 
Silk Districts of Japan. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


The Mines Regulation and Inspection Bill was, Mines Regui- 
according to Order, read a second time ; and com tion and In. 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for *P&amp;ti Bilt 
Friday the 18th day of March next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Coinage Bill. 
Reading of the Coinage Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Friendly 
Reading of the Friendly Societies Bill; Sucieties Bill 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 10th day of March next. 


Reading of the Savings Banks Bill ; Bill 
Ordered, ‘That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Savings Banks 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second National Debt 
Reading of the National Debt (Consolidation and rer 
Dividends) Bill; Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 10th day of March next. 


The Oyster and Mussel Fisheries Supplemental Oyster and 
Bill was, according to Order, read a second time ; Suchertes 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, supplemen 


for To-morrow. Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. r., 
e 





_—S-—.|{_ 






Evidence 
Further 
Amendment 
Act (1869) 
Amendment 


Bill. 


Local 


Taxation. 


ols, 


1. Inverness 
County, &amp;c. 
(Boundary.) 


Bakeliouses. 


Medical Acts 
Amendment. 


bt 
ds) 


Civil Services. 
No. 62. 


al Revenue 
Departments. 


No. 64, 


Civil Con. 
pemncies 


und, 


Dissolved 
Districts and 
Unions Bill. 


33 Vicroria. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Dissolved Districts and 
Unions Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Evidence Further Amendment 
Act (1869) Amendment Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being 
proposed, That a Select Committee be appointed 
to inquire and report whether it be expedient that 
the Charges now imposed on the Occupiers of 
Rateable Property, for various local purposes, 
should be divided between the Owners and Occu- 
piers, and what changes in the constitution of the 
local bodies now administering Rates should follow 
such division ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That ” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “it would ‘be advisable to postpone the 
* appointment of a Select Committee until the 
“ Government have announced their promised 
‘“* measure for dealing with the incidence of rating,” 
instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:—The said proposed Amendment and 
Motion were severally, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed 
to inquire and report whether it be expedient that 
the Charges now locally imposed on the Occu- 
piers of Rateable Property should be divided 
between the Owners and Occupiers, and what 
changes in the constitution of the local bodies now 
administering Rates should follow such division. 

Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Com- 
mittee to inquire further into the proper classifi- 
cation of Rates, with a view to determine their 
proper incidence upon the Owners or Occupiers of 
such Rateable Property. 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 22nd February, 1870: 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to define the Boundary between the Counties of 
Inverness and Elgin or Moray, in the District of 
Strathspey, and for other purposes: And that Mr. 
Cameron, Colonel Grant, and Mr. Mackintosh do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Smoke Nuisance Abatement (Metro- 
polis) Act, 1853, so far as it relates to Bakehouses: 





And that Mr. Locke and Mr. Holms do prepare, 
and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 


to amend the Medical Act of 1858, and the Acts | Bill be read a second time upon Thursday next. 


amending the same: And that Sir John Gray and 
Mr. Graves do prepare, and bring it in. 


Mr. William Henry Gladstone presented, by 
Her Majesty’s Command,—Statement of Sums 
required to be voted, in order to make good Ex- 
cesses on certain Grants for Civil Services, for the 
year ended 31st March 1869. 

Statement of Sums required to be voted, in 
order to make good Excesses on certain Grants 
for the Revenue Departments, for the year ended 
31st March 1869. 

Accounts showing, 1. The Receipts and Pay- 
ments in connection with the Civil Contingencies 
Fund, in the year ended 31st March 1869; 2. The 
VOL. 125. 


|a second time upon Thursday next. 








21st—Q2nd February. 49 


Distribution of the Capital of the Fund at the 
commencement and at the close of the year; and 
%. The Total Outstanding Balances on the old 
Account of the Vote for Civil Contingencies on 
the 3lst March 1868, and the disposal of that 
Balance up to the 31st March 1869. 

Estimate of Sums required to be voted for the Revenue 
Expenditure of the year ending 31st March 1870, Departments. 
in addition to the Sums already provided in the No. 66. 
Estimates presented in the Session of 1869. 

Estimate of Sums required to be voted for the Civil Services. 
Expenditure of the year ending 31st March 1870, No. 63. 
in addition to the Sums already provided in the 
Estimates presented in the Session of 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Statements and Esti- 
mates be referred to the Committee of Supply, 
and be printed; and that the Accounts relating 
to the Civil Contingencies Fund do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,—Return to an Vilotage 
Order, dated the 18th day of this instant February, (ScUy. ) 
for a Return relative to Pilotage ( Scilly Islands). ‘ 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Cameron presented a Bill to define the Inverness 
Boundary between the Counties of Javerness and pam - 
Elgin or Moray, in the District of Strathspey, and gin 
for other purposes: And the same was read the i) gg, 
first time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills; and be 


printed. 


Mr. Locke presented a Bill to amend the Smoke Bakehouses 
Nuisance Abatement (Metropolis) Act, 1853, so Bis 
far as it relates to Bakehouses: And the same was _ Bill 39. 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time upon Monday next; and to be printed. 


Sir John Gray presented a Bill to amend the Medical Acts 
Medical Act of 1858, and the Acts amending the Amendment 
same: And the same was read the first time; and Bill “a 
ordered to be read a second time upon Monday ay ts, 


next; and to be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after Twelve of 
the clock on Tuesday morning, adjourned 
till this day. 








Tuesday, 22nd February, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


O# DERED, That the Birmingham Street Birmingham 
Tramways Bill be read a second time upon om -. 
Friday the 4th day of March next. ramways 


Ordered, That the Exmouth Docks Bill be read Exmouth 
Docks Bill, 


Ordered, That the Gas Light and Coke Company Gas Light and 
— Company 


The Gloucester and Berkeley Canal Bill was ¢joucester and 
read a second time; and committed. Burbaleg Canal 
il, 
The London, Blackwall, and Millwall Extension London, 


i i ime; .. Blackwall, and 
= Bill was read a second time; and com pee 


tension Railway 
Bill. 


Ordered, That the London Street Tramways fondon Street 
Bill be read a second time upon Friday the 4th Tramways Bill. 
day of March next. 


Ordered, That the Worcester Railways and Worcester ? 
Tramways Bill be read a second time upon Fri- R#t!ways and 
day the 4th day of March next. ine ao 

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The Order of the day being read, for the second 


emg reading of the Elham and Brighouse Road Bill; 
Boad Bill Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 

Standing Colonel Wilson Patten reported from the Select 

Ovders. Committee on Standing Orders, several Resolu- 
tions; which were read, as follow: 

Glasgow Street 1. That in the case of the Glasgow Street Tram- 

Tramways. ways Petition, the Standing Orders ought to be 
dispensed with; that the parties be permitted to 
proceed with their Bill. 

Glasgow Tram- 2. That in the case of the G/asgow Tramways 

ways. Petition, the Standing Orders ought to be dispensed 


with; that the Parties be permitted to proceed 
with their Bill, provided that an amended copy on 
a larger scale of so much of the Plan as does not 
correspond with the published Notices be deposited 
in the Private Bill Office; that the Committee 
on the Bill do report how far such Order has been 
complied with on the Report of the Bill. 

Dudley, Old- 3. That in the case of the Dudley, Oldbury, and 

bury, and Bir- Birmingham High Level Railway Petition, the 

mingham High Standing Orders ought to be dispensed with; that 


22nd February 





moaned the Parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill. 
Bidleed Coun- 4. That in the case of the Midland Counties | 
esand South and South Wales Railway Petition, the Standing | 
Wales Railway. 0 ders ought to be ened with; that the | 
Parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill, 
provided that the Preamble of the Bill be amen- | 
ded by striking out of the same the recital that | 
the respective times limited by the Northampton | 
and Banbury Railway (Branch) Act, 1865, and the 
Northampton and Banbury Railway (Extensions) 
Act, 1865, for the completion of Works under those 
Acts respectively have expired, and that it is expe- 
dient that the time for the completion of Works 
should be extended; that the Committee on the Bill 
do report how far such Order has been complied 
with on the Report of the Bill. 

5. That in the case of the Dublin Corporation 
Water Petition, the Standing Orders ought to be 
dispensed with; that the Parties be permitted to 
proceed with their Bill. 


Dublin Corpo- 
ration Water. 


Belfast Con- 6. That in the case of the Belfast Consumers’ 

sumers’Gas. (jas Petition, the Standing Orders ought to be 
dispensed with; that the Parties be permitted to 
proceed with their Bill. 

Sheffield Cor- 7, That in the case of the Sheffield Corporation 


Pree Works.) Gas (New Works) Petition, the Standing Orders 
ought to be dispensed with; that the Parties be 
permitted to proceed with their Bill, provided that 

the powers be struck out of the Bill which autho- 

rise the Promoters to acquire the site which is 

first described in the Schedule to the Bill; that the 

Committee on the Bill do report how far such Order 

has been complied with on the Report of the Bill. 

Downpatrick,  8- That in the case of the Downpatrick, Dun- 
Dundrum, and drum, and Newcastle Railway Petition, for leave to 


— deposit a Petition for Bill, the Standing Orders 
_ ought to be dispensed with; that the Parties be 
permitted to deposit their Petition for Bill. 

Belfast Water. 9- That in the case of the Belfast Water Peti- 
tion, the Standing Orders ought not to be dis- 
pensed with. 

Aireand Calder 10. That in the case of the Aire and Calder 


Conservancy. Conservancy Petition, the Standing Orders ought 
not to be dispensed with. 
The first eight Resolutions, being read a second 
time, were agreed to. 
, Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


The House was moved, That the Report from 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in re- 
spect of the Petition for leave to bring in the 
Glasgow Street Tramways Bill, mightbe read; and 
the same being read ; 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to authorise the construction of Street Tramways 


Glasgow Street 


Tramways. 


| for making a Railway from Dudley, in the County 








1870. 


in certain parts of the City of Glasgow and its - 
Suburbs, and for other purposes: And that Mr. 
Orr Ewing and Mr. Craufurd do prepare, and 


bring it in. 


tee ~~ 


The House was moved, That the Report from Dublin Cor. 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in poration Water, 
respect of the Petition for leave to bring in the 
Dublin Corporation Water Bill, might be read; 
and the same being read ; 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 

to enable the Lord Mayor, Aldermen and Bur- 
gesses of Dublin to enlarge and extend portions of 
the Dublin Corporation Waterworks; to amend 
the Dublin Corporation Waterworks Acts, 1861, 
1863, and 1866; to construct additional Filter 
Beds; to lay down additional Mains or Pipes; to 
consolidate their Powers; to confirm Agreements, 
and for other purposes: And that Colonel French 
and Sir John Gray do prepare, and bring it in. 


we 


The House was moved, That the Report from Dudley, Old- 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in re- a 
spect of the Petition for leave to bring in the High Level. 
Dudley, Oldbury,and Birmingham High Level Rail- Railway. 
way Bill, might be read ; and the same being read ; 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 


of Worcester, to Smethwick, in the County of Staf- of 


Jord, and for other purposes: And that Mr. Amph- 


lett, Mr. Sheridan, and Mr. Lyttelton do prepare, 
and bring it in. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table-—Report from Alexandra 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, (Newport) 
That in the case of the Alexandra (Newport) Docks meee 
Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, Stand- 
ing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 


iso B-=) 


-_ 


Vide Fourth 
Report. 
Ordered, That the Account relative to the Duchy of 
Duchy of Lancaster, which was presented upon Lancaster. 


the 21st day of this instant February, be printed. No. 66. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to the Mint, Mint. 
which was presented upon the 21st day of this No. 67. 
instant February, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to the Bank Bank of 
of England, which was presented upon the 21st England. 
day of this instant February, be printed. No. 68. 


The ie ee of the Household reported to Epping Forest. 
the House, That their Address of the 14th day of 
this instant February, relative to Epping Forest, 
had been presented to Her Majesty ; and that Her 
Majesty had been pleased to receive the same 
very graciously, and to give the following Answer : 

I have received your Address, praying that I 
will take such measures as I may ne most ex- 
pedient, in order that Epping Forest may be pre- 
served as an open space for the recreation and 
enjoyment of the public. 

Concurring with you in the desire that open 
spaces in the sthatoumben of the Metropolis 
may, as far as possible, be preserved for the enjoy- 
ment of My people, I will carefully consider how 
effect may be given to the prayer of this Address. 


ao 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Navy (Channel 
a Copy of Reports of the Performances of the 4 Mediter. 
Ships of the combined Channel and Mediterranean sank ae 
Squadrons during the Cruise between the 23rd 
day of August and the 2nd day of October 1869. 

Mr. Childers accordingly presented the said Paper. 
“ — That the said Paper do lie upon the 

able. 


Ordered, 





33 Vicrorta. 
Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence 


Parliamentary ) . 
and Municipal taken before the Select Committee on Parlia- 





Q2nd February. 











51 


quire into the existence of Corrupt Practices at 
the last Election and at previous Elections of 

































































Elections. mentary and Municipal Elections in the last Ses- | Members to sit in Parliament for the Borough of 
sion of Parliament be referred to the Select Com- | Beverley, 
mittee on Parliamentary and Municipal Elections.} Copy of the Report of the Inclosure Commis- Inclosure 
sioners to Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for the ——— 
Queen Anne’s The following Papers, pursuant to the directions | Home Department, dated 5th February 1870, —— Act) 
Bounty. of several Acts of Parliament, were laid upon the | under the “ Metropolitan Commons Act, 1866.” 
Table by the Clerk of the House,— An Account of Copy of Twenty-fitth Annual Report of the Inctosure 
all Receipts and Disbursements by the Governors | Inclosure Commissioners, 1870. Commission. 
of the Bounty of Queen Anne for the year ended; Copy of Twenty-eighth Annual Report of the Copyhold 
the 31st day of December 1868. Copyhold Commissioners, 1870. Commission. 
Lunacy. Return to the Lord Chancellor of the Number Returns showing the Number of Agricultural Agricultural 
of Visits made, the Number of Patients seen, and | Holdings in Ireland, and the Tenure by which erm 
the Number of Miles travelled by the ‘several | they are held by the Occupiers. ™ 
Commissioners in Lunacy during the Six Months| Copy of the Report of the Tithe Commissioners Tithe 
ending on the 30th June 1869. to Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for the Home Commission. 
Return to the Lord Chancellor of the Number | Department, dated 31st January 1870. 
of Visits made, the Number of Patients seen, and| Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
the Number of Miles travelled by the several | Table. 
Commissioners in Lunacy during the Six Months 
ending on the 31st December 1869. Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s Railway 
Return to the Lord Chancellor of all Sums of | Command,—Copy of Reports of the Inspecting A¢cidents. 
Money received by the several Commissioners in | Officers of the Railway Department to the Lords 
Lunacy for travelling and personal Expenses | of the Committee of Privy Ceanail for Trade, upon 
during the year ending 31st December 1869. certain Accidents which have occurred on Rail- 
Augmentation Summary of Return of Proceedings under the | ways during the Months of July, August, Sep- 
of Benefices. Augmentation of Benefices Act since same came | tember, October, November, and December 1869. 
into operation (lst November 1863), up to and | (Part Fourth.) 
inclusive of the 22nd February 1870: And,| + Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Return of all Sales that have been effected under | Table. 
the powers of the said Act, and of the Terms on 
which such Sales have been effected, and of all| Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Beer, &amp;c. 
Monies received under the authority of the Act, | to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased “e™*™ 
and of the Application thereof, from the 24th day | to give directions, that there be laid before this 
of February 1869 to the 22nd day of February | House, a Return of the Number of Licenses for 
1870. the Sale of Beer and Cider in England and Wales 
granted or refused in each County, showing the 
Beverley Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma-| Number granted or refused in each Petty Sessional 
Elections.  § jesty’s Command,—Copy of Minutes of Evidence | Division and in each Borough, at the Annual 
taken before the Commissioners appointed to in- | Brewster Sessions of 1869, in the following Form:— 
el Bs os | gee § ¥ Number of 323 EF] EF} 
E: e 35 3 : 5 Licenses previously + 5 s 3 a z 3 ie #3 2s 
Bs ae E3 3 granted by z &amp; 4 38 3 the Decisions 3 afs|fe .. 
oo ro) ne o. i 5s 5 he a of the er gu7 2° 2s 
as a3 at g | the Excise, refused on | 25-2 = 2 |Magistrates were| £853 | Su Se 
Sa 53 cs) 2 Grounds, Eo Ss a on sustained, a3 ey #3 £2 
2 ey 2 2 3 22 o 3S a and the Contrary. naass os Od 
gs £3 a2 e aid 8 F $53 | 29 ° 
ss jes |st 1% 3 ;|}8.5 |e | au23|° 6 
Os |#o |" (Si2 |3 |glBl/ase |= la, ese°sg|.8 |. 8 
22 2 lds (Sle [2 (gle |sse |= |i 2324 | 323 | 26, 
Se il s8e iso. |e] 3 bo S/O] «sy &amp; as : ee 
Ses (Poem l/S es Si seia |2)/s/8e8 | 2 | &lt;8 F (Se8el 285/285 
BES (SSS | SRC Sli Ss li eael8/4] 835 Sg isefl « s a 33 s2|73% 
SS lsqus/s38 (se lselesl/s}c 288s lseisei| 8 8 |48Po | bas | See 
pas | s08 |S 2/5/58 /39/g)/ 5) 2828/32/85] 9 | S | b4e8)/ 588 | 233 
Bsd| sas |8S5|/8/ 82/88 /2)2|/ eee) 85/83) 2 | 2 | AEE | B82 | oak 
3 z z ZiEF |B |Al6/é = i a | &amp; |&amp; 2 = 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented| Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Tornado, No. 1 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House | mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the (1870.) 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy | Seizure of the “ Tornado,” off Madeira, by the 
Council. Spanish Frigate “ Gerona.” 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
China (Con- Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Table. 
Yention. ) to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Copies of Memorial of Merchants of Lon- 
don to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, 
opposing the Ratification of the late Convention 
with China: And, of the same from the 
Chamber of Commerce at Shanghae. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 











Vou. 125. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Benefices. 
to render void the Sale of the next Presentation 
to a Benefice: And that Mr. Cross, Viscount 
Sandon, Mr. Hibbert, and Mr. Birley do prepare, 
and bring it in. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- Revenue 
posed, That a Select Committee be appointed to Officers. 
inquire and report as to Electoral Restraints and 
Disabilities affecting the Civil Servants of the 

H2 Crown 





Suburban 
Commons. 


Chelsea Bridge. 


Married 
Women’s 
Acknowledg- 
ments, 


Coroners, 


Adulteration of 
Food or Drink 
Act (1860) 
Amendment. 


Public 
Prosecutors. 


Pauperism 
( Lancaster, 
&amp;e.) 


No. 69. 


Mortgages Bill. 


Oyster and 
Mussel 
Fisheries 
Supplemental 
Bill. 


52 22nd—23rd 


Crown in the several Branches of the Revenue 
Department, and to consider the expediency of 
removing them in certain Cases:—And the said 
Motion was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 


Ordered, That ieave.be given to bring in a Bill 
to provide for the Improvement, Protection, and | 
Management of Commons and Waste Lands near 
Cities and Towns in England: And that Mr. 
Cowper- Temple and Mr. Buxton do prepare, and 
bring it in. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being 
put, That, in the opinion of this House, the Go- 
vernment Bridge at Cheisea should henceforth be 
freed from Toll; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the { Mr. Peek, 

Yeas, Mr. Robert Fowler: 

Tellers for the f Mr. Glyn, 

Noes, Mr. Adam: 
So it passed in the Negative. 





| 
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill | 


to facilitate the Execution and Acknowledgment | 
of Deeds by Married Women: And that Mr. Dodds | 
and Mr. Goldney do prepare, and bring it in. | 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill | 
to amend the Law relating to the Election and | 
Office of Coroners: And that Mr. Goldney, Mr. 
Walter, Mr. Thomas Chambers, and Mr. Pease | 
do prepare, and bring it in. | 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend “ The Adulteration of Food or Drink 
Act (186()”, and to extend its provisions to Drugs: | 
And that Mr. Muntz, Mr. Goldney, and Mr. Dizon | 
do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill | 
to provide for the Appointment of Public Pro- 
secuters, and for the more effectual Prosecution 
of Indictable Offences: And that Mr. Eykyn, Mr. 
Vernon Harcourt, Mr. Rathbone, and Viscount 
Sandon do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of a Report of R. B. Cane, Esquire, Poor 
Law Inspector, dated the 20th day of January 
1870, and addressed to the Right Honourable | 
G. J. Goschen, M.P., on the Pauperism of the | 
Inspector’s District, which comprises the whole of | 
the County of Lancaster, and parts of the Counties | 
of Chester, Derby, and York (W. R.) 

Mr. Peel accordingly presented the said Paper. | 





Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the | 


Table; and be printed. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second | 


Reading of the Mortgages Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 8th day of March next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 


mittee on the Oyster and Mussel Fisheries Sup- | 


plemental Bill ; 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill, so tar as it relates to 


Emsworth, be committed to a Select Committee, to | 
be appointed by the Committee of Selection, as in | 


the case of a Private Bill. 

Ordered, That all Petitions presented during the 
present Session against the Bill be referred to the 
Committee, and such of the Petitioners as pray to 
be heard by themselves, their Counsel, or ja 
be heard upon their Petitions if they think fit; and 


February. 1870. 


Counsel heard in favour of the Bill against the said 
Petitions. 


The Dissolyed Districts and Unions Bill was Dissolved 
read the third time. — and 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. ane es 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Mr. Cowper-Temple presented a Bill to provide Suburban 
for the Improvement, Protection, and Management Commons Bill, 
of Commons and Waste Lands near Cities and Bill 41. 
Towns in England; And the same was read the 
first time ; and ordered to be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 9th day of March next; and 
to be printed. 


Mr. Goldney presented a Bill to amend the Law Coroners Bill, 
relating to the Election and Office of Coroners: Bill 42, 
And the same was read the first time; and ordered 
to be read a second time upon Wednesday the 9th 


day of March next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Dodds presented a Bill to facilitate the Married 
Execution and Acknowledgment of Deeds by pt meter = 
Married Women: And the same was read the ments Bill” 
first time; and ordered to be read a second time pj] 4g. 
upon Thursday the 10th day of March next; and 
to be printed. 


Mr. Muniz presented a Bill to amend the Adul- Adulteration of 
teration of Food or Drink Act (1860), and to ex- ree 1860) 
“mg ani 
tend its Provisions to Drugs: And the same was Amendment 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a Bill. 
second time upon peer | the 9th day of Bill 44, 
March next; and to be printe 


Mr. Eykyn presented a Bill to provide for the Public Pro- 
Appointment of Public Prosecutors, and for the Suters Bill. 
more effectual Prosecution of Indictable Offences: Bil! 45. 
And the same was read the first time; and ordered 
to be read a second time upon Wednesday the 4th 
day of May next; and to be printed. 


And then the House adjourned till To- 
morrow. 








Wednesday, 23rd February, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
PETITION of the Midland Railway Com- Midland 
pany (thereinafter called the Midland Com- Railway = 
pany), and the Maxchester, Buxton, Matlock and pi 
Midland Junction Railway Company (thereinafter 
called the Matlock Company); praying that pro- 
vision may be made in the Midland Railway (Ad- 
ditional Powers) Bill that the Undertaking of the 
Matlock Company be transferred to the Midland 
Company, was presented, and read; and referred 
to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Bristol and North Somerset Railway Bill Bristol and 


North Somerset 
Railway Bill. 
The Great Eastern Railway (General Powers) Great —— 
Bill was read a second time; and committed. peer y bow 
Bill. 
The Great Eastern Railway (Metropolitan Rail- Great Eastern 
ways, &amp;c.) Bill was read a second time; and tom- Railway (Me 


- \ropolitan 
mitted. Ranooys, &amp;e.) 
Rill. 


was read a second time; and committed. 


Ordered, That the Leeds Street Tramways Bill Leeds Street 
be read a second time upon Friday the 4th day of Tramweys pat 


| March next. 


Ordered, That the Liverpool Street Tramways Liverpool 
Bill be read a second time upon Friday the 4th en 
day of March next. r 

Ordered, 





Dabli 
porati 
Bill. 


porati 
(New 


Glas 
Traten 


FE 


Le 


f 





33 Vicrorta. 
Ordered, That the Manchester Street Tramways 


hester ; n Sigs 
an Tram- Bill be read a second time upon Friday the 4th 
ways Bill. = day of March next. 
Midnd == The Midland Railway (Additional Powers) Bill 
Railway (Addi- os read a second time; and committed. 
tional Powers) 
Bill. 
North Sta&amp; e North Staffurdshire Railway Bill was rea 

Staf The North Staffordshire Railway Bill d 
fordshire second time; and committed. 
Railway Bill. 
Portsmouth Ordered, That the Portsmouth Street Tramways 
= Bill be read a second time upon Friday the 4th 
mye day of March next. 
Preston, The Preston, Longton, and Southport Railway 
—" Bill was read a second time; and coramitted. 
Railway Bill. 
Sheffield The Sheffield Corporation Gas (Purchase) Bill 
Gur (Perchese , was read a second time ; and committed. 
Bill. 
Thames Navi- Ordered, That the Thames Navigation Bill be 
gticn Bill. read a second time upon Monday next. 
Colne Fishery § The Colne Fishery Bill was, according to Order, 
Bill read a second time; and committed. 
Glasgow Street A Rill to authorise the Construction of Street 


—_——o Tramways in certain parts of the City of Glasgow 


and its Suburbs, and for other purposes, was read | 


the first time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 


Dublin Cor- 
poration Water 
Bill. 


A Bill to enable the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, 


23rd February. 





and Burgesses of Dublin to enlarge and extend | 
Portions of the Dublin Corporation Waterworks; | 


53 


Midland Counties and South Wales Railway Bill, 
might be read; and the same being read ; 
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
for authorising an Extension of the existing Rail- 
way of the Midland Counties and South Wales 
Railway Company to the Buckinghamshire Rail- 
way, and for reviving the Powers and extending 
the Time for Purchase of Lands and Construction 
of Works authorised by former Acts of the Com- 
pany, and for suspending Legal Proceedings 
against the Company, and for altering the Finan- 
cial Arrangements of the Company, and for other 
purposes: And that Viscount Bury and Mr. 
Donald Dalrymple do prepare, and bring it in. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. ediens, 
Vide Fifth 
Report, 
Ordered, That the Return of the Number and Abyssinia. 
Tonnage of Transports employed in the Abyssinian No. 71. 
Expedition, which was presented upon the 8th day ‘ 
of this instant February, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Govern- Government 
ment Inspectors, which was presented upon the a ey 
8th day of this instant February, be printed. No. 72. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Pilotage Pilotage (Scilly 
(Scilly Islands), which was presented upon the !slnds.) 
21st day of this instant February, be printed. ' No. 73. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to Queen Queen Anne's 
Anne’s Bounty, which was presented upon the Bounty. 
22nd day of this instant February, be printed. No, 74. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Augmen- Augmentation 


to amend the Dudlin Corporation Waterworks | tation of Benefices, which was presented upon the of Benefices. 


Acts; 1861, 1863, and 1866; to construct addi-) 22nd day of this instant February, be printed. 


tional Filter Beds; to lay down additional Mains 
or Pipes; to consolidate their Powers ; to confirm 
Agreements, and for other purposes, was read the 
first time; and ordered to be read a second tifhe. 


Sheffield Cor- 
poration Gas 
(New Works.) 


The House was moved, That the Report from 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in re- 
spect of the Petition for leave to bring in the 
Sheffield Corporation Gas (New Works) Bill, might 
be read; and the same being read ; 


Ordered, Vhat leave be given to bring in a Bill | 


to authorise the Corporation of Sheffield to manu- 
facture and supply Gas within that Borough, and 
for other purposes: And that Mr. Mundella, 
Viscount Milton, and Mr. Henry Beaumont do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Glasgow 
Tramways, 


The House was moved, That the Report from 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in re- 
spect of the Petition for leave to bring in the 
Glasgow Tramways Bill, might be read; and the 
same being read ; 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill | 
to authorise the Construction of Street Tramways | 


in the City of Glasgow and Suburbs thereof, ard 


for other purposes: And that Mr. Matheson and | 


Mr. Mackintosh do prepare, and bring it in. 


Belfast Consumers’ Gas Bill, might be read ; and 
the same being read ; 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
for supplying with Gas the Borough of Belfast 
otherwise Shankhill, in the County of Antrim, and 
the Parishes of Knockbreda and Holywood, in the 





The House was moved, That the Report from | 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in re-| 
spect of the Petition for leave to bring in the | 


No. 75. 


Colonel Barttelot presented, pursuant to the Arundel Port. 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of the 


| Report and General Account of the Receipts and 
| Disbursements of the Monies which have been 
| received and paid by the Commissioners of Arun- 
| del Port since the 31st day of December 1868, up 
| to and including the 31st day of December 1869. 


Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- Superannua- 
tions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of a Trea- "™ 
sury Minute, dated 18th February 1870, granting 
a Special Superannuation Allowance to Mr. R. P. 


Chaplin, Accountant, Devonport Dockyard. 


Copy of a Treasury Minute, dated 18th Fe- 


'bruary 1870, granting a Special Superannuation 
' Allowance to Mr. E. Ede, Storekeeper and Cashier, 
Royal Victoria Yard, Devonport. 


Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Cross presented a Bill to render void the Benefices Bill. 
Sale of the next Presentation to a Benefice: And _ Bill 46. 
the same was read the first time; and ordered to 
be read a second time upon Wednesday the 11th 
day of May next; and to be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, trinity College 
a Copy of Memorial from the Provost and Fellows (Dublin.) 
of T’rinity College, Dublin, lately laid before the 
Prime Minister. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Tenure and 


Returns of the Number of Statements of Expendi- Improvement of 
Ureland.) 


ture for Improvements which have been lodged "4 


County of Down: And that Mr. M*Clure and | with the Clerks of the Peace of the different 


Mr. Maguire do prepare, and bring it in. 


Midland 
Counties and 
Wales 


tainay, 


The House was moved, That the Report from 





| Counties in Ireland, under the provisions of the 


Act 23 &amp; 24 Vic. c. 153, to amend the Law re- 
lative to the Tenure and Improvement of Land: 


the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in re- | -—- (Of the Number of Provisional Orders made by 
spect of the Petition for leave to bring in the! 
VoL. 125. 


the Chairmen of Counties, specifying the Amount 
H3 of 














54 
of Expenditure allowed by them in each case: 

Of the Number of Provisional Orders made abso- 
lute by the said Chairmen of Counties, under the 
provisions of the aforesaid Act, specifying the 
Amount of Expenditure allowed in each case : 

Of the Number of Appeals from the Decision of | 
the Chairman of Counties which have been prose- | 
cuted under the powers of the said Act: And, | 
of the Number of Charging Orders which have | 
been made by the Chairmen of Counties under the 
said Act; and any Appeals which may have been 
made from those Charging Orders, up to the Date 
of the Order; and of the Number of Leases 
sanctioned by the Chairmen of the several Counties 
in Ireland since the passing of the said Act (in 
continuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 261, of 
Session 1864). 


North Easten | Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from | 

Railway (Hawes one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 

ge) Bi 
c. 





in respect of non-compliance with seers, tn | 
No. 71, in the case of the North Eastern Railway 
( Hawes and Melberby, &amp;c.) Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


North Eastern Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
Railway (Con- one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
Steck) Bil in respect of non-compliance with Standing Order, 
’ No. 71, in the case of the North Eastern Railway 
(Consolidation of Stocks) Bill. 
Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
in respect of non-compliance with Standing Order, 
No. 71, in the case of the Great Northern and 
Western (of Jreland) Railway (Running Powers, 
&amp;c.) Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Great Northern 
and Western 
(of Ireland) 
Railway ( Run- 
ning Powers, 
&amp;c.) Bill. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
in respect of non-compliance with Standing Order, 
No. 71, in the case of the Great Northern and 
Western (of Ireland) Railway (Westport Quay 
Line) Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Great Northern 
and Western 
(of Ireland) 
Railway ( West- 
rt Quay 
ine) Bill. 


Life Assurance The Life Assurance Companies Bill was, ac- 

Companies Bill. cording to Order, read a second time; and com- 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 
Wednesday next. 


The Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ Remuneration 
Bill was, according to Order, read a second time ; 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Su 
Kesolved, 


Attorneys’ and 
Solicitors’ 
Remuneration 
Bi 


Supply. 


ply; 
That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Education of Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 

the Blind, &amp;. to provide for the Elementary Education of Blind 
and Deaf and Dumb Children, and for the Govern- 
mental Inspection of such Schools for such Children: 
And that Mr. Wheelhouse, Mr. Ward Jackson, and 
Mr. Mellor do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of Report to the Board of Trade on the 
Bristol Channel Pilotage. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre accordingly presented the 
said Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Pilotage (Bris- 
tol Channel.) 


No. 70. 


23rd—24th February. 








1870. 


Mr. Wheelhouse presented a Bill to provide for Education of 
the Elementary Education of Blind and Deaf and {he Blind, a 
Dumb Children, and for the Governmental Inspec- Bill 
tion of such Schools for such Children: And the om &lt;8, 
same was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time upon Tuesday the 8th day of 
March next; and to be printed. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 








Thursday, 24th February, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


M R. Charles Forster reported from the Select Public 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they eae 
had examined the Petitions presented upon the keport.) 
21st and 22nd days of this instant February, and 


had directed him to make a Report thereof to the 


9 


| House. 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. Totten 
Hamps 
Junctic 


The Southwark and City Subway Bill was read Southwark oe 


a second time; and committed. me oo 
The Exmouth Docks Bill was read a second Exmouth 
time ; and committed. Docks Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Gas Light and 
—" of the Gas Light and Coke Company — agey 
ill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
after the other Private Business. 


A Bill for making a Railway from Dudley, in Dudley, Old. 
the County of Worcester, to Smethwick, in the ty, and 
Birmingham 
County of Stafford, and for other purposes, was High Level # 
read the first time ; and ordered to be read a second Railway Bill, 


time. 
+. 


Sheffield Cor- 
poration Gas 


A Bill to authorise the Corporation of Sheffield 
to manufacture and supply Gas within that (New Works) 
Borough, and for other purposes, was read the Bill. 
first time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 

A Bill for supplying with Gas the Borough of Belfast Con. 
Belfast and the Parish of Belfast, otherwise Shank- Ri - 
hill, in the County of Antrim, and the Parishes of ~ 
Knockbreda and Holywood, in the County of Down, 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time. Wand: 

A Bill to authorise the construction of Street Glasgow 
Tramways in the City of Glasgow and Suburbs ne 
thereof, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time. 

A Bill for authorising an extension of the ex- Midland 
isting Railway of the Midland Counties and South costes 
Wales Railway Company to the Buckinghamshire Railway Bill. 
Railway, and for reviving the powers and extend- 
ing the time for purchase of Lands and construc- 
tion of Works authorised by former Acts of the 
Company, and for suspending legal proceedings 
against the Company, and for altering the financial 
arrangements of the Company, and for other pur- 

oses, was read the first time; and referred to the 
xaminers of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Great | 
Railwa 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Gas Light and 


Reading of the Gas Light and Coke Company 5°%° “ 
Bill ;. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question Ryde F 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second —_ 


time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, 
at the end of the Question, adding the words 
* upon this day six months.” pa 


Fes. 


BE 





33 Vicroria. 





Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,-—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Sevenoaks, Maidstone, and 
Tunbridge Railway Bill, referred on the First 
Reading thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, has been 
complied with. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


gevenoaks, 
Maidstone, 

wd Tunbridge 
Railway Bill. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Skipton Water Bill, referred 
on the First Reading thereof, Standing Order, 
No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


 - Water 


Tottenham and 
Hampstead 
Junction 
Railway Bill. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Tottenham and Hampstead 
Junction Railway Bill, referred on the First Read- 
ing thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, has been 
complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


leeds Gas Bill. Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Leeds Gas Bill, referred on 
the First Reading thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, 
has been complied with. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


East London 


; Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
Railway Bill. 


one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the East London Railway Bill, 
referred on the First Reading thereof, Standing 
Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Liverpool Tramways Bill, 
referred on the First Reading thereof, Standing 
Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Liverpool 
Tramways Bill. 


Wandsworth 


Badge Dil Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
Lil, 


one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Wandsworth Bridge Bill, 
referred on the First Reading thereof, Standing 
Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Metropolitan 


Railwey Bill Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 


one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Metropolitan Railway Bill, 
referred on the First Reading thereof, Standing 
Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


rat Northern Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
my Bill. one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Great Northern Railway 
Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, Stand- 
ing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mae Per Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
tee one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 


That in the case of the Ryde Pier Railway Exten- 
sion Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 
Standing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 
VoL. 125. 





24th February. 


And the Question being put, That the word 
“now” stand part of the Question:—It was re- 
solved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time, and committed. 








55 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 

read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. agree 
Vide Fourth 
Report. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,— Return to an Edinburgh 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 20th day of “mbes 
July, in the last Session of Parliament, for a Re- 
turn from the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, Edin- 
burgh (in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, 

No. 267, of Session 1868-9), for the year ending 
the 30th day of June 1869. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant Criminals 
to the directions of several Acts of Parliament,— (S¢tland-) 
Abstract of Criminal Reports from Burghs, and 
by Sheriffs of Counties in Scotland, for the year 
ending 29th September 1869. 

Copy of General Rules and Forms of Appli- church 
cation and Directions by the Commissioners of Temporalities 
Church Temporalities in Jreland, pursuant to the —s 
Irish Church Act, 1869, dated the 21st day of 
October 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 





Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Ma- Patriotic Fund. 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Eighth Report of the 
Royal Commissioners of the Patriotic Fund to 
Her Majesty the Queen, being the First Report 
of the Commissioners appointed under the Supple- 
mentary Commission, dated the 26th March 1868. 

Mr. Secretary Cardwell also presented,—Return Army Staff 
to an Address to Her Majesty,dated the 15th day Officers (Emo- 
of this instant February, for a Return relative to'“"™ ss 
the Army Staff Officers (Emoluments). 

- ahi That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,— Return to an Ship “ Spin- 
Order, dated the 17th day of this instant February, ¢-” 
for a Return relative to the Ship “ Spindrift.” 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the County County Dis- 
Distributorships of Stamps, which was presented —- of 
; 3 mps. 
ye the 10th day of August, in the last Session No. 76 
of Parliament, be printed. ~— 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to the Navy Navy (Channel 
(Channel ‘and Mediterranean Squadrons), which part aon 
was presented upon the 22nd day of this instant yong ) — 


February, be printed. No. 77. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to the Civil Civil Contin- 
Contingencies Fund, which was presented upon the 8s Fund. 
21st day of this instant February, be printed. No. 78. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the case of Lovibond v. 
Lovibond y. Price, which was presented upon the tN - 
21st day of this instant February, be printed. ee 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Colo- Colonies. 
nies, which was presented — the 21st day of this No. 80, 
instant February, be printed. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented China (Con- 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased "™™) 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Copy of Memorials of Chambers of Com- 
merce or other Commercial Bodies to the Secretary 
of State for Foreign Affairs, respecting the Con- 
vention with China. 

Ordered, That the said Address. be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Pilot Autho- 
Copy of Returns eee” made by the Pilot ™"** 
Authorities of the United Kingdom, on the requi- 


sition of the Board of Trade. 
H4 


Ordered, 





Abyssinian 
War. 


Abyssinian 
Expedition, 


Suffragan 
Bishops. 


Pilotage Bill. 


Coinage Bill. 


Merchant 
Shipping Coge 
Bill. 


Feudal 

and Burgage 
‘Teruces 
Abolition 

( Scotland.) 


Diplomatic 
and Consular 
Services. 


56 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence taken | 


before the Select Committee on the Abyssinian 
War in the last Session of Parliament, be referred 
to the Select Committee on the Abyssinian Ex- 
pedition. 


Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords, 


to request that their Lordships will be pleased to | morrow, resolve itself into a Committee to consider 


24th-—25th February. 


1370. 
Ordered, That Mr. Holms be discharged from 
further attendance on the Select Committee on 
the Abyssinian Expedition. 
Ordered, That Mr. Campbell be added to the 
Committee. 


Abyssinian 
Expedition, 


War Office 


A Motion being made, That this House will, To- 
[Salaries } 


give leave to the Lord Napier of Magdala to|of authorising the payment. out of moneys to 
attend to be examined asa Witness before the | be provided by Parliament, of the Salaries of any 


Select Committee on the Abyssinian Expedition: 
And that the Clerk do carry the said Message. 


| Officers that may be appointed by Her Majesty to 
|the management of certain Departments of the 
| War Office, in pursuance of the provisions of any 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented | Act of the present Session relating to that Office ; 


to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased | 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Copies of all Presentations to Her Majesty 
since her Accession to the Crown, of any Persons 
to the Title, Name, Style, and Dignity of Suf- 
fragan Bishop of any of the Sees named in the 
Act 26 Hen, 8, ¢c. 14:—— Of any Presentation 
by Her Majesty to the Archbishop of Canterbury 
and the Archbishop of York respectively of any 
such Person to any such See, and of the Letters 
Patent making such Presentation: —- Of every 
Commission given to any such Suffragan Bishop 
by any Archbishop or Bishop of the Realm: 
And, Return of any Provision specially made for 
the Income or Maintenance of every such Suf- 
fragan, and of the Funds out of which such Provi- 
sion has been made, or of any Benefice with Cure 
of Souls or otherwise held by any such Suffragan 
Bishop, and of the Annual Value of such Benefice, 
and of the Date of the last Appointment or Pre- 
sentation by Letters Patent of any such Suffragan 
Bishop before Her Majesty’s Succession. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


The Pilotage Bill was, according to Order, read 
a second time; and committed to a Select Com- 
mittee. 


The War Office Bill was, according to Order, 
read a second time; and committed to a Committee 
of the whole House, for ‘To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Coinage Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Merchant Shipping Code Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 10th day of March next. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to abolish Feudal and Burgage Tenure, and to 
amend the Law relating to Land Rights in Scot- 
land: And that the Lord Advocate and Mr. 
Secretary Bruce do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Diplo- 
matic and Consular Services do consist of Twenty- 
one Members. 

The Committee was accordingly nominated of 
Mr. Bouverie, Mr. William Henry Gladstone, Mr. 
Rylands, Mr. Richard Shaw, Sir Henry Lytton 
Bulwer, Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, Mr. Kin- 
naird, Mr. Holms, Mr. William Cartwright, Mr. 
Arthur Russell, Mr. Sclater-Booth, Viscount 
Sandon, Mr. Eastwick, Mr. Baring, Mr. William 
Lowther, Mr. Cameron, Mr. Frederick Stanley, 
Mr. Butler-Johnstone, Viscount Barrington, Mr. 
Frederick Waipole, and Mr. Otway; with Power 
to send for persons, papers, and records. 

Ordered, That Seven be the Quorum. 








Mr. Secretary Cardwell, by Her Majesty’s 
Command, acquainted the House, That Her Ma- 
jesty, having been informed of the subject-matter 
of this Motion, recommends it to the consideration 
of the House. 

Resolved, That this House, will, To-morrow, 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Lord Advocate presented a Bill to abolish Feudal 
Feudal and Burgage Tenure, and to amend the ard Burgage 
Law relating to Land Rights in Scotland: And ives, 
the same was read the first time; and ordered to (scotland) Bil 
be read a second time upon Thursday the 17th — Bill 48, 


day of March next; and to be printed. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 








Friday, 25th February, 1870, 
PRAYERS. 
PETITION of the Ryde Station Com- pyde station 
pany, for leave to bring in a Bill to extend 
the Time limited for the completion of certain 
Railways authorised by ** The Ryde Station Act, 
1866,” and to enable the Ryde Station Company 
to make a Deviation in their Railway, and abandon 
the construction of a portion thereof, and for other 
purposes, was presented, and read; and a Bill was 


ordered to be brought in accordingly, by Mr. 
Hinde Palmer and Mr. James Howard. 


A Petition of Persons whose names are there- Newry Wate. 
unto subscribed, for leave to bring in a Bill for 
supplying with Water the Town of Newry and 
adjacent Districts, in the Counties of Armagh and 
Down, and for other purposes, was presented, and 
read; and a Bill was jon see to be brought in ac- 
cordingly, by Lord George Hamilton and Colonel 
Forde. 


Ordered, That the Birmingham Tramways Bill Birmingham 
be read a second time upon Friday the 4th day of Tramwys 
March next. 


Ordered, That the Pimlico, Peckham, and Green- Pimlico, 
wich Street Tramways (Extensions, &amp;c.) Lill be Pave 
read a second time upon Friday the 4th day of gi,eot tram 
‘March next. ways (Exten- 
sions, &amp;¢-) 


The Order, That the Continental Communica- Continental 
tion Bill be committed, was read, and discharged. pm 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Mr. Bonham-Carter reported from the Select Standing 
Committee on Standing Orders, several Resolu- 04 
tions; which were read, as follow: 

1. That, in the case of the North Metropolitan North i 
Tramways Petition, the Standing Orders ought — 
to be dispensed with; that the ‘Parties be per- 
mitted to proceed with their Bill, provided that an 
amended Copy of the Plan be deposited in the 
Private Bill Office; that the Committee on the 
Bill do report how far such Order has been com- 
plied with on the Report of the Bill. 

‘ 2. That 








tion, 


litan 
y% 








Ellesmere 
ard Glyn 


Valley Railway. 


Leeds Corpora- 


tion Gas, &amp;e. 
Bill. 


Leeds Corpora- 


tion Gas (Pur- 
chase, &amp;c.) 
Bill. 


Atlantic 
Telegraph 
Company. 


Committee of 
Selection 


(First Report.) 


No. 81. 


North Metro- 
politan Tram- 
ways. 


Ellesmere and 
Glyn Valley 
Railway. 


Private Bills, 


Ely and Bury 


33 VicroriA. 


2. That, in the case of the Ellesmere and Glyn 
Valley Railway Petition, the Standing Orders 
ought to be dispensed with; that the Parties be 
permitted to proceed with their Bill. 

3. That, in the case of the Leeds Corporation 
Gas, &amp;c. Bill, Petition of William Hirst, for dis- 
pensing with Standing Order 127, in the case of 
the Petition of the Leeds Chamber of Commerce 
and others, against the Bill, the said Standing 
Order ought to be dispensed with. 

4. That, in the case of the Leeds Corporation 
Gas (Purchase, &amp;c.) Bill, Petition of William 
Hirst, for dispensing with Standing Order 127, in 
the case of the Petition of the Leeds Chamber of 
Commerce and others, against the Bill, the said 
Standing Order ought to be dispensed with. 

5. That, in the case of the Atlantic Telegraph 
Company, Petition for leave to deposit a Petition 
for Bill, the Standing Orders ought to be dis- 
pensed with; that the Parties be permitted to 
deposit their Petition for Bill. 

he said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


Mr. Bonham-Carter reported from the Com- 
mittee of Selection; That. they had formed certain 
Private Bills into Groups, and had directed him 
to make a Report of the same to the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


The House was moved, That the Report from 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in 
respect of the Petition for leave to bring in the 
North Metropolitan Tramways Bill, might be read ; 
and the same being read ; 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to empower the North Metropolitan Tramways 
Company to construct new Street Tramways, and 
for other purposes: And that Mr. M‘Clean, Mr. 
Davison, and Mr. Gour/ey do prepare, and bring 

it in. 


The House was moved, That the Report from 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in re- 
spect of the Petition for leave to bring in the 
Ellesmere and Glyn Valley Railway Bill, might 
be read; and the same being read ; 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
for dissolving the Ellesmere and Glyn Valley Rail- 
way Company, and re-incorporating the same as 
“The Glyn Valley Tramway Company,” with 
power to construct Tramways, and for other pur- 
poses: And that Lord Edwin Hill-Trevor and Sir 
Watkin Williams Wynn do prepare, and bring it in. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in respect of the Bills comprised in the List 
reported by the Chairman of Ways and Means as 
intended to originate in the House of Lords, he 
had certified that the Standing Orders had not 
been complied with in the case of the E/y and 
Bury Saint Edmunds Railway Bill. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 


Saint Edmunds one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 


Railway. 


Dublin, 
Wicklow, and 
Wexford Rail- 
way Bill, 


in respect of non-compliance. with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Petition for the E/y and 
Bury Saint Edmunds Railway Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
in respect of non-compliance with Standing Order, 
No. 71, in the case of the Petition for the Dublin, 
Wicklow, and Wexford Railway Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 

VoL. 125, 


Q5th February. 


57 


Several Public Petitions were 


read; and ordered to lie upon tke Table. 


resented, and Public 
Petitions, 





Vide Fifth 
Report. 
Ordered, That the Return relative to the Ship Ship « Spin- 


“ Spindrift,” which was presented upon the 24th oN 


day of this instant February, be printed. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Post Office. 


dated the 10th day of August, in the last Session 
of Parliament, ‘or Returns showing the Number 
of Inland Letters and Packets estimated to be carried 
in the course of the year (arranged according to the 
Proportions of Weight), and the Gross Amount 
derived from each several Weight, whether carried 
at the Letter or at the Pattern Rate : Showing 
the Amount that would be received if on all such 
Packages reaching Two Ounces and not exceeding 
Sixteen Ounces the Charge shall not exceed Four- 
pence, and if all other Packages, whether Letters, 
Patterns, or Books, exceeding Sixteen Ounces, 
were charged at the Book Rate: And, show- 
ing the Amount that would be received if on the 
several Weights, subject to reduction, the reduction 
should lead to double the Number being trans- 
mitted, and the same if it should lead to treble the 
Number being transmitted. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 








Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an 
Order, dated the 29th day of July, in the last 
Session ot Parliament, for an Abstract of the 
Accounts of the several Harbour Authorities of 
Great Britain and Ireland, as transmitted to the 
Secretary of State for the Home Department, in 
pursuance of the Local ‘Taxation Returns Act, 
23 &amp; 24 Vic. c. 51, showing, in the following Form, 
the Receipts and Expenditure of each Taboes 
for the latest period of Twelve months for which 
the Accounts are made up preceding the month of 
June 1869, and the Amount of Bonded or Secured 
Debt remaining at the Date of the Return :— 


Harbour 
Accounts. 





Expenditure. 


| 


Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant 
to the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy 
of Act of Sederunt anent Causes depending before 
Lord Barcaple in the Court of Session in Scot- 
land. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Total 
Receipts. 





Name of 


Harbour. Interest and 


Annuities. 


Other Expen- 


diture, Total. 








— 











Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, pursuant to the 
directions of several Acts of Parliament,—Copy of 
Sixth Annual Report by the Inspector, under the 
Alkali Act (1863), of his Proceedings during the 
year 1869. 

Report of the Board of Trade of their Pro- 
ceedings under the General Pier and Harbour Act, 
1861. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence 
taken before the Select Committee on Poor Law 
(Scotland) in the last Session of Parliament, be 
referred to the Select Committee on Poor Law 
( Scotland). 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 





And a Motion being made, and the Question 
I being 


Bonded or 
Secured Debt. 


Court of Ses- 
sion (Scotland. 


Alkali Act 
(1863.) 


Piers and 
Harbours. 


Poor Law 
(Scotland.) 


Supply. 





War Office Bill. 


Evidence 
Further 
Amendment 
Act (1869) 
Amendment 
Bill. 


Clerical 
Disabilities. 


58 


being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ in the opinion of this House, the Govern- 
“ ment should, with the least delay possibie, intro- 
“ duce a measure, the effect of which would be to 
“apply the principle of open competition to ap- 
“ pointments in the Civil and Diplomatic Ser- 
* vices,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Question, by leaving out from the word 
“ That” to the end of the Questior, in order to 
add the words “ in the opinion of this House, it is 
“ inexpedient to retire young, efficient, and meri- 
“ torious officers, and to replace them by others at 
** an increased charge to the public,” instead thereof; 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:—The said proposed Amendment and 
original Question were severally, with leave of the 
House, withdrawn. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 

into a Committee on War Office [Salaries ]. 
(In the Committee. ) 

Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the 
pre. out of moneys to be provided by Par- 
iament, of the Salaries of any Officers that may be 
appointed by Her Majesty to the management of 
certain Departments of the War Office, in pur- 
suance of the provisions of any Act of the present 
Session relating to that Office. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the War Office Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 
Ciausss, N° 1 to N° 4, agreed to. 
To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 





The Coinage Bill was, according to Order, read 
a second time; and committed to a Committee of 
the whole House, for Monday next. 


The Evidence Further Amendment Act (1869) 
Amendment Bill was, according to Order, read a 
second time; and committed to a Committee of 
the whole House, for Wednesday the 6th day of 
April next. 


The House was moved, That the several Acts 
relative to Clerical Disabilities, might be read ; 
and the same being read ; 

Resolved, That this House will, immediately, re- 
— itself into a Committee to consider the said 

cts. 


25th February. 





1870. 


The House accordingly resolved itself into the 
Committee. 
(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to 
move the House, That leave be given to bring in 
a Bill for the Relief of Persons admitted to the 
Office of Priest or Deacon in the Church of Eng- 
land, and desiring to relinquish the same. 

Resolution to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Dodson accordingly reported a Resolution ; 
which was read, as followeth : 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill for 
the Relief of Persons admitted to the Office of 
Priest or Deacon in the Church of England, and 
desiring to relinquish the same :—And he moved 
the House accordingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the 
Bill: And that Mr. Hibbert, Mr. John Lewis, and 
Mr. Biddulph do prepare, and bring it in. 





The Select Committee on Salmon Fisheries was Salmon 
nominated of Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen, Mr. Liddell, Fisheries. 
Mr. Pease, Earl Percy, Mr. Evan Richards, 

Mr, Staveley Hill, Mr. Whitwell, Mr. Assheton, 
Colonel Edwardes, Mr. Knight, Mr. Herbert, Mr. 
Hambro, Colonel Amcotts, Mr. William Lowther, 
and Mr. Dodds; with Power to send for persons, 


papers, and records. 
Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill summary 
to amend the Law relating to First Convictions Convictions. 
for certain Offences: And that Mr. Denman, Mr. 

Cross, and Mr. Hibbert do prepare, and bring 
it in. 

Mr. Hibbert presented a Bill for the Relief of Clerical Dis- 
Persons admitted to the Office of Priest or Deacon *iities Bill 
in the Church of England, and desiring to relin- Bill 49. 
quish the same: And the same was read the first 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Friday the 25th day of March next; and to be 
printed. 


Mr. Denman presented a Bill to amend the Summary 
Law relating to First Convictions for certain Of- —_— 
fences: ilk the same was read the first time; Rill 50 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Wed- “ ”’ 
nesday the 6th day of April next; and to be 
printed. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Savings Banks 
Monday next, the Savings Banks Bill was read, ba. 
and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 10th day of March next. 


n Medical Acts 


oo“ 


The Order for reading a second time, u 
Monday next, the Medical Acts Amendment 
was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 30th day of March next. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Naval 
a Copy of Orders in Council of the 22nd day of Prometen ttt 
February 1870, respecting Naval Promotion and y,, gg, 
Retirement. ; 
Mr. Childers accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


And then the House adjourned till Monday 
next. 








33 Vicrortia. 
Monday, 28th February, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


Alexandra Bi Fp Alexandra (Newport) Docks Bill was 
ag read a second time; and committed. 

Dublin Corpo- The Dublin Corporation Water Bill was read a 
= Water second time; and committed. 


Glasgow Street Ordered, That the Glasgow Street Tramways 
Tramways Bill. Bill be read a second time upon Friday next. 


Lancashire and = The Lancashire and Yorkshire and London and 
or ong w North Western Railway Companies (Steamboats) 
North Western Bill was read a second time; and committed. 
Railway Com- 

ies (Steam- 
Poxts) Bll 
Lancashire and The Luncashire and Yorkshire Railway Bill was 
ro Bill read a second time ; and committed. 
London and The London and North Western Railway (Ad- 


North Western ditional Powers) Bill was read a second time ; and 


(additional committed. 
Powers) Bill. 
London and The London and North Western Railway 


North Western (Steam Vessels) Bill was read a second time; and 
Railway (Steam 


Vessels) Bill, Committed. 
Preston Station The Preston Station Bill was read a second 
Bill. time; and committed. 


The Rotherham Gas Bill was read a second 
time ; and committed. 


Rotherham 
Gas Bill. 


Pendleton 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Roads Bill. 


Reading of the Pendleton Roads Bill; 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Thames Navigation Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 15th day of March next. 


Thames Navi- 
gation Bill. 


A Bill for supplying with Water the Town of 
Newry and adjacent Districts, in the Counties of 
Armagh and Down, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time. 


Newry Water 
Bill. 


A Bill to extend the Time limited for the com- 
pletion of certain Railways authorised by “The 
Ryde Station Act, 1866,” and to enable the Ryde 
Station Company to make a deviation in their 
Railway and abandon the construction of a portion 
thereof, and for other purposes, was read the first 
time ; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions 
for Private Bills. 


Ryde Station 
Bill, 


A Bill to empower the North Metropolitan 
Tramways Company to construct New Street 
Tramways, and for other purposes, was read the 
first time ; and referred to the Examiners of Peti- 
tions for Private Bills. 


A Bill for dissolving the Ellesmere and Glyn 
Valley Railway Company and re-incorporating the 
same as “ The Glyn Valley Tramway Company,” 
with power to construct Tramways, and for other 
purposes, was read the first time; and referred to 
the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Midland Rail. © Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 


Poeeniditional one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Petition for additional 
— in the Midland Railway (Additional 
owers) Bill, the Standing Orders have been com- 
plied with. 
Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Com- 
VoL. 125. 





28th February. 





59 


mittee on the Bill, that they have Power to make 
provision therein pursuant to the prayer of the 
said Petition. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Poole and 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, ae 
That in the case of the Poole and Bournemouth vr 
Railway Bill, referred on the First Readin 
= Standing Order, No. 71, has been onatal 
with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Pembroke and 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Tenby Railway 
That in the case of the Pembroke and Tenby Rail- — 
way Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 

Standing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from North Metro- 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, ig Railway 
That in the case of the North Metropolitan Rail- ~* 
way Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 

Standing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Severn June- 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, ti9™ Railway 
That in the case of the Severn Junction Railway 
Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 

Standing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 

read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. see 
Vide Fifth 
Report. 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented East India 

to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased | 
‘ ¢ ; ° . venue.) 

to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return showing for each of the last Ten 
years the difference between the actual Amount 
of Opium Revenue in Jndia and the Amounts 
estimated for in the Budget and regular Estimates 
respectively, with the Amount of Excess or De- 
ficiency ; also showing for each of those years the 
Amount of Surplus or Deficit on the Total Revenue 
and Expenditure of India, and the difference 
between the actual and the estimated Amounts of 
the Revenue. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Egypt. 
mand,— Extract of Instructions to British Com- 
missioners, and Report of International Commission 
on Judicial Reforms in Egypt, with Proces Verbaux 
of their Sittings, 1869-70. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- Assessed Taxes. 
tions of an Act of Parliament,—Copies of all Cases 
which have been signed by Commissioners acting 
in the execution of the Acts relating to the As- 
sessed Taxes, and determined by the Judges sub- 
sequent to the 26th November 1867, being the 
date of a like Return under the said Acts. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s Trade and 
Command,— Accounts relating to Trade and Navi- Navigation. 
gation, for the month ended 31st January 1870. No. 86. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented,—Return to Pilot Authori- 
an Order, dated the 24th day of this instant "* 
February, for Returns relative to Pilot Autho- 
rities. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 

I2 Table ; 








Harbour 
Accounts. 


No. 84. 


Piers and 
Harbours 


No. 85. 


Metropolis 
Turnpike 
Roads. 


War Office 
({Salaries.} 


War Office Bill. 


Coinage Bill. 
Bill 51. 


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Table; and that the Accounts relative to Trade 
and Navigation be printed. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Harbour 
Accounts, which was presented upon the 25th day 
of this instant February, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Piers and 
Harbours, which was presented upon the 25th day 
of this instant February, be printed. 


The following Paper, pursuant to the directions 
of an Act of Parliament, was laid upon the Table 
by the Clerk of the House,—The Forty-fourth 
Report of the Commissioners of the Metropolis 
Turnpike Roads North of the T'hames. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into the Committee of Supply. 


(In the Committee.) 
1. 61,000 Men and Boys for the Sea and Coast 
Guard Services, including 14,000 Royal Marines. 
2. £. 2,692,731, for Wages, &amp;c. to Seamen and 


Marines. 
Resolutions to be reported. 





And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 1st March, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had come to several 
Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, again resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
War Office [Salaries], a Resolution; which was 
read, as followeth : 

That it is expedient to authorise the payment, 
out of moneys to be provided by Parliament, of 
the Salaries of any Officers that may be « pune 
by Her Majesty to the management of certain 
Departments of the War Office, in pursuance of 
the provisions of any Act of the present Session 
relating to that Office. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 

into a Committee on the War Office Bill. 
(In the Committee.) 

Crause, N° 5 (Salaries of Officers). 

Motion made, and Question, That the Chair- 
man do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again 

put, and negatived. 

Clause agreed to. 

Preamble agreed to. 

Bill to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
aon reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same 
without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself |. 


into a Committee on the Coinage Bill; and, after 
some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the 
Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Com- 
mittee had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, 'That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 


28th February.—ist March. 


1870. 


Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Friday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself East India 
into a Committee on the East India (Laws and Re- — a 
ays Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Bil — 

r. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Wed- 
nesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Bakehouses Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Bakehouses 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Attorneys’ and 
mittee on the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ Remune- Selicitors’ | 
ration Bill; Ressuvereting 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That Viscount Crichton be discharged Public 
from further attendance on the Select Committee Petitions. 
on Public Petitions. 

Ordered, That Earl Percy be added to the Com- 
mittee. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Mort Bill, 
Tuesday next, the Mortgages Bill, was read, and yor 
discharged. 

Ordered, 'That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Mortgages 
to extinguish the Estates of Mortgagees on pay- (N® 2) Bill. 
ment of the Mortgage Debt: And that Mr. Dodds, 

Mr. Pease, Mr. Bolchow, and Mr. Wren-Hoskyns 
do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence taken Salmon 
before the Select Committee on Salmon Fisheries Fisheries. 
in the last Session of Parliament, be referred to 
the Select Committee on Salmon Fisheries. 


Mr. Dodds presented a Bill to extinguish the Mortgages 
Estates of Mortgagees on payment of the Mortgage (No. 2) Biil. 
Debt : And the same was read the first time; and Bill 52. 
ordered to be read a second time upon Tuesday 
next; and to be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till One of the clock on Tuesday morning, 
adjourned till this day. 














Tuesday, 1st March, 1870. 
PRAYERS. 


Bye oe nee Wilson Patten reported from Committee of 
the Committee of Selection ; That they had Selection 
made certain alterations in the Groups of Private Gepert.) 
Bills already formed, had made additional Groups; —_No, 81. 
and had directed him to make a report thereof to 
the House. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Colonel Wilson Patten reported from the Select Standing 
Committee on Standing Orders, several Resolu- Orde" 
tions; which were read, as follow : 

1. That in the case of the Dublin, Wicklow, and Dublin, Wick- 
Wexford Railway Bill, Petition of Messrs. Field, !w, _ Were 
Roscoe, Field, and Francis, for dispensing with Sri Re" 
Standing Order 127 in the case of the Petition of 
Ralph Marsden Haslam, against the Bill, the said. 

Standing Order ought to be dispensed with. 
2. That 








33 VicToRIA. 


2. That in the case of the North Eastern Rail- 
way (Hawes and Melmerby, &amp;c.) Bill, Standing 
Order 71 ought to be dispensed with; that the 
parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill. 


North Eastern 
Railway( Hawes 
and Melmerby, 
&amp;e.) Bill. 


h Easte S38 . . . 
he (Con way (Consolidation of Stocks) Bill, Standing 
siiation of Order 71 ought to be dispensed with; that the 
_ parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill. 


Great Northern 4, That in the case of the Great Northern and 
and — Western (of Jreland) Railway (Running Powers, 
iw &amp;c.) Bill, Standing Order 71 ought not to be dis- 
ning Powers, pensed with. 
&amp;c.) Bill. 
Great Northern 5. That in the case of the Great Northern and 
and Wester Western (of Ireland) Railway (Westport Quay 
(way (West- Line) Bill, Standing Order 71 ought not to be 
port Quay Line) dispensed with. 
ill Che first three Resolutions, being read a 
second time, were agreed to. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 
Railway and Sir Francis Goldsmid reported from the General 
Canal — ,) Committee on Railway and Canal Bills; That 
yan mye) they had formed certain Bills into Groups, and 
No. 87. had directed him to report the same to the House. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 
Dudley, Old- The Dudley, Oldbury, and Birmingham High 
bury, and Bir- Tevel Railway Bill was read a second time; and 
mingham High ‘tted 
Level Railway COMMiUttEed. 
Bill. 
East London The East London Railway Bill was read a second 
Railway Bill. time; and committed. 
Great Northern The Great Northern Railway Bill was read a 
Railway Bill. second time; and committed. 
Leeds Gas Bill. The Zeeds Gas Bill was read a second time; 
and committed. 
Metropolitan The Metropolitan Railway Bill was read a second 
Railway Bill. time; and committed. 
Ryde Pier The Ryde Pier Railway Extension Bill was read 
Railway Exe 9 second time; and committed. 
tension Bill. 
Sevenoaks, The Sevenoaks, Maidstone, and Tunbridge Rail- 
— and way Bill was read a second time; and committed. 
ge 
Railway Bill. 
mien Water = The Skipton Water Bill was read a second time; 


and committed. 


The Tottenham and Hampstead Junction Rail- 


Tottenham and 


a. way Bill was read a second time; and committed. 
way Bill. 
Wandsworth The Wandsworth Bridge Bill was read a second 
Bridge Bill. time; and committed. 
wy Bil ail- ‘The Order, That the Furness Railway Bill be re- 
ferred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Bills, was read, and discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 
lll Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
— read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 
Vide Fifth 
Report. 
East India Ordered, That the Return relative to East 
ng India (Army), which was presented upon the 8th 
90. day of February last, be printed. 
Pilot 
Authorities Ordered, That the Return relative to Pilot Autho- 
No. 88, ities, which was presented upon the 28th day of 
_— February last, be printed. 
Topoli 
pike : Ordered, That the Paper relative to the Metro- 
x, , polis Turnpike Roads, which was presented upon 
0, 89, 


the 28th day of February last, be printed. 
Von. 125. 


3. That in the case of the North Eastern Rail-| 


lst March. 


| gation, and by Railway into the 


jesty and the Emperor of Austria. 





61 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, coals. Cinders, 
Accounts of the Quantities of Coals, Cinders, and and Culm, &amp;c. 
Culm, and Patent Fuel, shipped at the several 
Ports of England, Scotland, and Ireland, Coast- 
ways, to other Ports of the United Kingdon, in 
the year 1869; distinguishing the Quantity shipped 
at each of the said Ports as compared with the 
year 1868: Of the Quantities and declared 
Value of Coals, Cinders, and Culm, and Patent 
Fuel, exported from the several Ports of England, 
Scotland, and Ireland, to Foreign Countries, and 
the British Settlements Abroad, in the year 1869 ; 
distinguishing the Countries to which the same 
were sent, and comparing the same with the year 
1868 ; also distinguishing the Ports of the United 
Kingdom from which the same were shipped: —— 
Of the Quantities of Coals, Cinders, and Culm, and 
Patent Fuel, exported from the United Kingdom, 
in the year 1869, with the Rate and Amount of 
Duty thereon: Of the Quantities of Coals and 
Patent Fuel brought Coastways, by Inland Navi- 

; on of London, 
during the year 1869, comparing the same with 
the Quantities brought during the year 1868 :—— 
And, of the Quantities of Coals and Patent Fuel 
received Coastways at the various Ports of the 
United Kingdom. 








Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Austria. 
mand,—Copy of Convention between Her Ma- 
Signed at 
Vienna, 30 December 1869. 

Copy of Additional Papers concerning the Exe- Sugar Draw- 
cution of the Convention of November 8, 1864, &gt;#cks- 
between Great Britain, Belgium, France, and the 
Netherlands, relative to the Drawbacks on Sugar. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Bridgwater 


jesty’s Command,—Copy of First Report of the Elections. 


Commissioners appointed to inquire into the ex- 
istence of corrupt practices at the last Election, 
and at previous Elections of Members to sit in 
Parliament for the Borough of Bridgwater. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return to parochial 
an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 9th day of Valuations 
August, in the last Session of Parliament, for a (Scotland. ) 
Return showing the Number of Proprietors in 
each Parish in Scotland the valuation of whose 
Land appears in the Land Tax Books of the 
several Counties and Stewartries, andis under One 
hundred pounds Scots. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant Court of 
to the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy Session 
of Act of Sederunt anent Causes which depended (S«tland.) 
before the late Lord Barcaple in the Court of 
Session (Scotland). 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Millwall Canal. 
dated the 17th day of February last, for a Return 
relative to the Milhvall Canal. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Midland 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Counties and 
Bills, That in the case of the Midland Counties Railway Bil 
and South Wales Railway Bill, referred on the 
First Reading thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, 
has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Pag- 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private — way 
Bills, That in the case of the Newport Pagnell ** 
Railway Bill, referred on the First Readin 


13 thereof, 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Newport 
HH} 



























62 


thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, has been com- 
plied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 


Metropolitan 
and Saint 


Railway Bill That in the case of the Metropolitan and Saint 
John’s Wood Railway Bill, referred on the First 
Reading thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, has 
been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 
Newcastleand Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
Gateshead one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
Water Bill. That in the case of the Newcastle and Gateshead 
Water Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 
Standing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 
Wolverhampton Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
and Walsall one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
Railway Bill. That in the case of the Wolverhampton and Walsall 
Railway Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 
Standing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 
East India 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
(Budget State- to Her Majesty, that She will be ouanale pleased 
ment, 1869.) to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy or Extracts of any Correspondence 
which has taken place between the Secretary of 
Stute and the Government of India, on the subject 
of the Revision of the Budget Statement of 1869. 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Army (Ord- Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
nance Experi- to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
mente. ) to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Tabular Statement of the Sums expended 
on Experiments for the Trial of Ordnance during 
the last Ten Years, from the Ist day of January 
1860 to the 1st day of January 1870: Similar 
Return as to Small Arms: And, Return of 
the Sums paid to Inventors by way of Rewards on 
these subjects, during the same period. 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 








Army Reserve. Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Detailed Statement of the present Strength 
of the Army of Reserve. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Tweed River 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
(Pollution. ) 


to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of any Correspondence and Papers 
relative to the Pollution of the River Tweed. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


East India Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
(Punjaub to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
Tenancy Act.) to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Copies of the Despatch of the Secretary of 
State for India in Council, dated the 28th day of 
October (No. 80) 1869, to the Governor General 
of Jndia in Council, on the subject of India Act, 


1st March. 


1870. 


No. XXVIII. of 1868 (Punjaub Tenancy Act): 
——Of the Minutes of Members of Council re- 
lating to this Despatch : And, of previous Cor- 
respondence on the same subject between the 
Secretary of State and the Government of India, 
and between the Government of Jndia and the 
Authorities in the Punjaud, with the accompanying 
Documents. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 





Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Message from 
Message had been brought from the Lords by one the Lords, 
of their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Provisional Or- Provisional 


ders Bills (Committees) Bill, without any Amend- (Commaiten) 
ment. Bill. 


Resolved, That this House will, at the rising of Adjournment, 
the House this day, adjourn till To-morrow, at 
Two of the clock. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being Emigration, 
put, That, in order to arrest the increase of Pau- 
perism, and to relieve the distressed condition of 
the Working Classes, it is expedient that measures 
be adopted for facilitating the Emigration of poor 
families to British Colonies ; 
The House divided. 
The Yeas to the Right ; 
The Noes to the Left. 


Mr. Robert Torrens, 
Tellers for the Yeas,{ ayy Besatel : } 48. 
Tellers for the Noes, = &lt;n hiss. 


So it passed in the Negative. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Registration of 
to amend the Laws relating to the Registration of Voters. 
Parliamentary Voters in Counties in England and 
Wales: And that Mr. Dodds, Lord Eustace Cecil, 

Mr. Pease, and Mr. Andrew Johnston do prepare, 
and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Sale of Liquors 
to extend to the whole of Sunday the present re- Sunday. 
strictions on the Sale of Beer and other Fermented 

or Distilled Liquors: And that Mr. Rylands, Mr. 

Candlish, Mr. Birley, and Mr. Osborne Morgan do 

prepare, and bring it in. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being Prisons and 
put, That a Select Committee be appointed to in- - ee 
quire into the operation of the Prisons Act and“ “°™ 
Prison Ministers Act, so far as respects the Re- 
ligious Instruction provided for Prisoners other 
than those belonging to the Established Church ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the; Mr. Maguire, 71 80 
Yeas, \Sir Patrick O’Brien: J 

Tellers for as Newdegate, \ 94 
Noes, Mr. Robert fowler : J , 


So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented ae 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 3"): ; 
to give directions, that there bs lasd before this @ "os 
House, a Return showing the Amounts contributed 

by each of the undermentioned Colonies (that is 

to say): by Canada, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, 

British Columbia, Victoria, New South Wales, 

South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania, New 

Zealand, and the Cape of Good Hope; to the 

Fund “ for Relief of Famine in Ireland, 1846-7” ; 

to the “ Patriotic Fund for Relief of Widows and 

Orphans of Soldiers and Sailors who fell in the 

Crimean War”; to the Fund “ for the Relief of 





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those who suffered in the Jndian Mutiny”; and, 
to the Fund “ for Relief of Sufferers from the Cot- 
ton Famine in Lancashire.” ; 

Ordered, ‘That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning; 


Wednesday, 2nd March, 1870: 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to facilitate the Construction and to regulate the | 
Working of Tramways: And that Mr. Shaw Lefevre, 
Mr. Stansfeld, and Mr. Ayrton do prepare, and 
bring it in. 


Tramways. 


The House was moved, That the several Acts 
relative to Merchant Shipping, might be read; and 
the same being read ; 

Resolved, That this House will, immediately, 
resolve itself into a Committee to consider the 
said Acts:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to 
move the House, That leave be given to bring ina 
Bill to repeal divers Acts relating to Merchant 
Shipping, Navigation, and the Board of Trade. 


Resolution to be reported. 


Merchant 
Shipping. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Ayrton 
reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Ayrton accordingly reported a Resolution ; 
which was read, as followeth: 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 
repeal divers Acts relating to Merchant Shipping, 
Navigation, and the Board of Trade:—And he 
moved the House accordingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the Bill: 
And that Mr. Shaw Lefevre and Mr. Stansfeld do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to consolidate and amend the Law relating to the 
Constitution and Powers of the Board of Trade: 
And that Mr. Shaw Lefevre and Mr. Stansfeld do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Supply. Mr. Stansfeld reported from the Committee of 
Supply, several Resolutions; which were read, as 
follow : 

1, That 61,000 Men and Boys be employed 
for the Sea and Coast Guard Services for the year 
ending on the 3ist day of March 1871, including 
14,000 Royal Marines. 

2. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 2,692,731, be 
— to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 

ages, &amp;c. to Seamen and Marines, which will 
come in course of payment during the year ending 
on the 3lst day of March 1871. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


~ and Coast 
Services, 


Seamen and 
Marines, 


Marine Mutiny. Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
for the Regulation of Her Mrajest ’s Royal Marine 
Forces while on Shore: And that Mr. Dodson, 
Mr. Childers, and Mr. Stansfeld do prepare, and 


bring it in. 


Vays and Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 


1st—2nd March. 


Means for raising the Supply granted to Her 
Majesty. 





63 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Attorneys’ and 


mittee on the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ Remunera- Solicitors’ Re- 
tion Bill ; 


muneration 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday _ 


next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Dodds presented a Bill to amend the Laws Registration of 


relating to the Registration of Parliamentary Vo- Voters Bill. 
ters in Counties in England and Wales: And the 
same was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time upon Thursday the 10th day of 
this instant March; and to be printed. 


Bill 53. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented a Bill to facilitate Tramways Bill. 
the Construction and to regulate the Working of Bill 54, 
Tramways: And the same was read the first time ; 

and ordered to be read a second time upon Monday 

next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented a Bill to repeal Merchant Ship- 
divers Acts relating to Merchant Shipping, Navi- ping, &amp;e. Acts 
gation, and the Board of Trade: And the same “?® 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read _ Bill 55. 
a second time upon Thursday the 10th day of this 

instant March; and to be printed. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented a Bill to consolidate poard of Trade 
and amend the Law relating to the Constitution Bill. 

and Powers of the Board of Trade: And the same _ Bill 56. 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read 

a second time upon Thursday the 10th day of this 

instant March; and to be printed. 


Mr. Rylands presented a Bill to extend to the Sale of Liquors 
whole of Sunday the present Restrictions on the Sunday Bill. 
Sale of Beer and other Fermented or Distilled Bill 57. 
Liquors: And the same was read the first time ; 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Wed- 
nesday the 30th day of this instant March; and 
to be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before One of the 
clock on Wednesday morning, adjourned 
till this day. 











Wednesday, 2nd March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


Ces Order of the day being read, for the Neweastle- 

Second Reading of the Newcastle-upon-Tyne wpom-Tyne 

Improvement Bill ; —e 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Wednesday next. 


The Order, That the Burntisland Harbour Bill Burntisland 
be referred to the Examiners of Petitions for 1arbour Bill. 
Private Bills, was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and — 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. tom, 
A Public Petition was also presented, and read ; Vide Votes 
and referred to a Select Committee. —— 
: port. 
The Order of the day being read, for the Second Annuity Tax 
Reading of the Annuity Tax (Edinburgh) Bill; (SaeaenD 
And a Motion being made, and the Question ~ 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 
Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Wednesday the 16th day of this instant March. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Game Laws 
Reading of the Game Laws ( Scotland) Bill; —* 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time upon * 








itself into a Committee to consider of Ways and 
VoL. 125. 





Wednesday the 16th day of this instant March. 
4 The 


























































Life Assurance 


Companies 
Bill. 


East India 
(Laws and 
Regulations) 
Bill, 


Ways and 
Meaus. 


Steam Boilers 
Inspection. 


Education. 
No. 91. 


64. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Railway Travelling Bill; 

Anda _ otion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “now,” and, 
at the end of the Question, adding the words 
‘upon this day six months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“now” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for thef Mr. Plimsoll, 

Yeas, LMr. Richard Shaw: 

Tellers for the { Mr. Dillwyn, 

Noes, Mr. Neville Grenville: 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“ upon this day six months” be added at the end 
of the Question :—It was resolved in the Affirma- 
tive. 

Then the main Question, so amended, being 


} 76. 
}108. 


ut ; ; 
? Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon this day six months. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Life Assurance Com- 
panies Bill. 

(In the Committee.) 

Preamble postponed. 

Cuiause, N° |, agreed to. 

Cxiausk, N° 2, amended, and agreed to. 

Ciause, N° 3 (Deposit). 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 


next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the East India (Laws and 
Regulations) Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 


To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means, 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to provide for the periodical Inspection of Steam 


Boilers: And that Mr. Henry B. Sheridan and 
Dr. Lush do prepare, and bring it in. 


Mr. William Edward Forster presented,—Re- 
turn to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 18th 
day of March, in the last Session of Parliament, 
for a Return, confined to the Municipal Boroughs 
of Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, pe 5 Manchester, 
of all Schools for the Poorer Classes of Children ;- 
whether such Schools are wholly or in part sup- 

rted by Taxation, Private Contributions, or 
Fees; and whether they be in the nature of 
Asylums or of Day Schools; provided that the 
Fee (if any) charged at any School included in the 


Qnd—3rd March. 





1870. 


Return do not exceed 1s. per week; also a Re- 
port upon a sufficient Number of such Schools in 
each of the said Boroughs to inform this House of 
the quality of the Education which the said 
Schools provide; such Return to include the 
nature and dimension of the Premises; the Age 
and Number of the Scholars on the Roll and in 
actual Attendance (distinguishing those who attend 
School under any Act regulating the hours of 
labour from the rest), and of the Teachers; the 
Hours and Subjects of Instruction; the Income ; 
the Religious Connection (if any) of the Schools ; 
and by whom they are managed and inspected. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Mr. Henry B. Sheridan presented a Bill to Steam Boiley 
provide for the periodical Inspection of Steam 1nspection 
Boilers: And the same was read the first time; ;,. 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Wed- Bill 58, 
nesday next; and to be printed. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 








Thursday, 3rd March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
T HE Sheffield Corporation Gas (New Works) Sheffield Co. 


Bill was read a second time ; and committed. Pew Work} 
Bill. 

Mr. Charies Forster reported from the Select Public 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they had (fifth Be “ 
examined the Petitions presented upon the 25th - 
and 28th days of February last, and the Ist day 
of this instant March, and had directed him to 
make a Report thereof to the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the ‘lable. Petheioas 
A Public Petition was also presented, and read; Vide Votes 


and referred to a Select Committee. and Sixth 
Report. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order Savings 
dated the 21st day of February last, for a Return fanks = 
relative to Savings Banks (Sale, &amp;c. of Securities) sion} ay 

Mr. Stunsfeld also presented, pursuant to the’ guperanne 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of a ations. 
Treasury Minute, dated 26th February 1870, 
granting a special Compensation Allowance to Mr. 

John Jackson, 1st Class Clerk, Admiralty, Secre- 
tary’s Department. 

Copy of a Treasury Minute, dated 26th February 
1870, granting a special Compensation Allowance 
to Mr. Charles Champ, Chief Clerk, Admiralty, 
Victualling Department. 

- jie That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Majesty’s oe - Lav 
Command,—Copy of Third Report of the Commis- St" 2 
sioners appointed to inquire into the Courts of 
Law in Scotland; with Minutes of Evidence and 
Index. 

Copy of Reports from Poor Law Inspectors on Agricultural 


the Wages of Agricultural Labourers in Jreland. ‘Soleo 


Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return — 
to an Order, dated the 23rd day of February last, (Dublin.) 
fora Return relative to Trinity College (Duélin). 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 


Table. 

Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- East Indit 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the Ist 
instant March, for a Return relative to East India 


(Budget Statement, 1869). 
Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 


Table. 
Ordered, 





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day of this eee sea) 


of ( 


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ort.) 





33 VicrorRia. 




















Post Office. Ordered, That the Return relative to the Post 
No. 92, Office, which was presented upon the 25th day of 
February last, be printed. 

— Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns, in Form subjoined, showing the Time 
of the Arrival at the General Post Office and 
Delivery in London of the Indian Mails, by way 
of Marseilles and Brindisi respectively, from the 
Date of the Establishment of the Supplementary 
Mail to and from India :— 

: Arrival at General Post Office. Delivery in London. 

Departure | Arrival 

from at | 
Bombay. | Alexandria. Via Via Via Via 
Marseilles. Brindisi. Marseilles. Brindisi. 











Army (Brigade 


of Guards. ) 


Turnpike 

















And, inlike manner, showing the Time of the 
Arrival at Alexandria of the Outward India Mails 
by way of Marseilles and Brindisi respectively, 
from the Date of the Establishment of the Supple- 
mentary Mail to and from India:— 





Departure from General Post 
Office, London. 





| Arrival at Alexandria. 
| 


Via Marseilles. | Via Brindisi. | Vid Marseilles. 
| / 


EP 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be iaid before this 
House, a Copy of Correspondence between the 
Secretary of State for War and Colonels Harding 
and Stephenson relative to the reduction of Field 
Officers in the Brigade of Guards. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Via Brindisi. 








Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 


Trusts (Eng- to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
landand North 4 give directions, that there be laid before this 


Wales.) 


Emigration 


(Ireland. ) 


County Finan- 
Accoun 
(Scotland. ) 


House, Returns from each Turnpike Trust in 
England and North Wales stating the Length of 
Road in Miles, Furlongs, and Yards: ——OUf the 
Amount of Bonded Debt on the 31st day of De- 
cember 1869; distinguishing what Portions (if 
any) are unclaimed, and for what Length of Time: 
And, of the Amount of unpaid Interest due 
upon such unclaimed Debts. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 





Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns of the Total Amount raised or borrowed 
under the authority of Acts of Parliament for de- 
fraying the Expenses of the Emigration of Poor 
Persons from Ireland since the year 1846 :—~- 
And, of the Total Amounts contributed from 
Local Rates or Public Funds in aid of such Emi- 


gration, from January 1847 to the end of the year 
1868. 


Resolved, Thai an humble Address be presented 


ts to Her Majesty, that She will be graciousiy pleased 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Financial Accounts of each 
County in Scotland for last financial year ; showing 
the Total Valuation on which the General Assess- 
VoL. 125, 


3rd March. 

















65 
ment is made; the Total Amount of the Assess- 
ment and ofthe Expenditure, giving separately 
the Cost of Salaries, Prisons, Police, Militia, 
Court Houses, &amp;c.;—the Return to be similar in 
form to the Abstract annually presented to Parlia- 
ment of the Accounts of the several County Trea- 
surers in England and Wales, but, in addition, to 
show the Amount of Assessment levied, (a) on 
Proprietors of over £.100 Annual Rental ; (b) cn 
Proprietors under that Value. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Commis- 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased sioners of 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Returns, for each County in Scotland, of 
the Number of Persons qualified to act as Com- 
missioners of Supply, and enrolled as such in the 
List made up by the Clerk of Supply for each 
County last year: And, of the Number of 
Parliamentary Voters in each County qualified, 
(a) in respect of Property, and (b) in respect of 
Occupancy. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this Riou as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 





Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Army (Staff 


to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 


to give directions, that there be laid before this *™™*t™-) 


House, an Abstract of the Names of the Officers, 
classified according to their Army Rank, who have 
passed their Final Examination at the Staff College, 
distinguishing those who have been since appointed 
to the Staff; and, Number of Officers of each 
Rank up to and including that of Lieutenant 
Colonel, appointed to the Staff; specifying those 
who have and those who have not passed through 
the Staff College (in continuation of Parliamentary 
Paper, No. 151, of Session 1867). 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from great west 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Railwa y Bill. 


That in the case of the Great Western Railway 
Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, Stand- 
ing Order, No. 71, has been complied. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from jeading Gas 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Bill. 


That in the case of the Reading Gas Bill, referred 
on the First Reading thereof, Standing Order, 
No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Childers presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Naval Reserve. 


mand,—Copy of a Report of a Committee ap- 
pointed by the Admiralty and the Board of Trade 
to hold an Inquiry into the working of the Royal 
Naval Reserve Regulations, with Minutes of a 
Conference between the Admiralty and the Board 
of Trade. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That Mr. Dudley Fortescue have leave ya of 


of absence for ten days on urgent business. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Land Hold- 
a Return of all Land Holdings valued at and ings (Ireland.) 
under Five pounds yearly, distinguishing such as 
are under 5s., 10s., 20s., 30s., 40s., 60s., 20s., 
and showing the Average Acreable Quantity held 
by each Class in the following Poor Law Unions 
K in 










Funded Debt. 
No. 93. 


Workshops 
Regulation 
Act. 


Supply. 


Whitworth 
Guns. 





fi6 


in Ireland :—Glenties, Dunfanaghy, Inishowen, 
Clifden, Oughterard, Belmullet, Newport, Scariff, 
Bantry, Castletown, Cahervicin, Kenmare, Bally- 
castle, 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of the Amount of the Funded Debt of 
the United Kingdom, under the different denomi- 
nations of the Stocks; distinguishing the Amounts 
inscribed in the Books of the Bank of England 
and of the Bank of Ireland respectively on the 
24th day of February 1870, teihdllieg Stock Cer- 
tificates. 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Return. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Keturn showing the Boroughs and Dis- 
tricts in which the Workshops Regulation Act has 
been enforced by the Lend Authorities, and the 
Number of Children in each Borough or District 
attending School as Half-timers under the Act; 
also the Semone and Districts‘in which the Local 
Authorities have refused or neglected to enforce 
the said Act. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ further Trials of Whitworth Guns are in- 
* expedient,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the | 
words proposed to be left out stand part of oi 
Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the | 
Chair :—The House accordingly resolved itself | 
into the Committee. | 


(In the Committee.) 


1. Land Forces, not exceeding 115,037 Men, 
including an average Number of 6,394, all Ranks, | 
to be employed with the Depdéts in the United | 
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland of Re- 
giments serving in Her Majesty’s Indian Posses- 
sions. 

2. 1,760, of Native Indian Troops, belonging to 
Her Majesty’s Native Indian Army, to be main- 
tained beyond the Limits of Her Majesty’s Indian 
Possessions. 

3. £. 4,771,900, the Pay and Allowances of Her 
Majesty’s Land Forces at Home and Abroad, ex- 
clusive of India. 


Resolutions to be reported. 





And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 


Friday, 4th March, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come tw 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this a: 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 


3rd-—4th March. 














resolve itself into the said Committee. 





| Upon Friday the 29th day of April next. 





1870. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Poor Relief 
Reading of the Poor Relief ( Metropolis) Bill ; {Mteteepelie) 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ~~ 
upon Thursday the 17th day of this instant March. 


The East India (Laws and Regulations) Bill East India 
was, according to Order, read the third time. Soins 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. ~ 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Stamp Duty 
to relieve the holders of certain Leases from a © Leases. 
Stamp Duty chargeable thereon by Law, and to 
reduce the Stamp Duty on certain other Leases 
of the same Description: And that Mr. Chan- 
cellor of the Exchequer and Mr. Stansfeld do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Local Local Tax- 
Taxation do consist of Twenty-one Members. — 

The Committee was accordingly nominated of 
Mr. Hunt, Mr. Ayrton, Sir Massey Lopes, Mr. 
Acland, Mr. Corrance, Mr. Rathbone, Mr. Peil, 
Mr. George Gregory, Sir William Tite, Mr. 
Fielden, Sir Hedworth Williamson, Mr. William 
Henry Smith, Mr. Backhouse, Mr. Wheelhouse, 
Mr. St. Aubyn, Colonel Brise, Sir James Law- 
rence, Mr. Birley, Mr. Walter, Mr. Charles Seely, 
junior, and Mr. Goschen; with Power to send for 
persons, papers, and records. 

Ordered, That Seven be the Quorum. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented a Bill to relieve the Stamp Duty 
holders of certain Leases from a Stamp Duty ™ Leases Bill 
chargeable thereon by Law, and to reduce the Bill 59. 
Stamp Duty on certain other Leases of the same 
Description: And the same was read the first 
time; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Monday next; and to be printed. 


The House was moved, That the Report from North Eastern 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in re- Railway 
spect of the North Eastern Railway (Hawes and wae ag 
Melmerby, &amp;c.) Bill, might be read ; and the same &amp;c,) Bill. 

eing read ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


The House was moved, That the Report from North Enstem 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in re- Buway (er 
spect of the North Eastern Railway (Consolida- stocks, &amp;.) 
tion of Stocks, &amp;c.) Bill, might be read; and the Bill. 
same being read ; 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after Twelve of the clock 
on Friday morning, adjourned till this day. 








Friday, 4th March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. : 
O RDERED, That the Belfast Consumers’ Belfast Con- 


: . ’ Gas 
Gas Bill be read a second time upon Friday pi" 


next. 


Ordered, That the wig a Tramways Bill be a, 
read a second time upon Friday the 29th day of py.” 
April next. 

Ordered, That the Liverpool Tramways Bill be Liverpool 
read a second time upon Friday the 29th day of _— 
April next. 


- The Order of the day being read, for the Se- pees 

cond Reading of the Birmingham and Stafford-*\¢ Tram . 

shire Tramways Bill ; ways Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


The 





ways 


Live 


ways 


Lond 


Birmingham 
Street Tram- 


ways Bill. 


Birmingham 
Tramways 
Bill. 


Glasgow 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


33 VicToria. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Birmingham Street Tram- 
ways Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 29th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Birmingham Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 29th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Glasgow Street Tramways Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


‘upon Friday the 29th day of April next. 


Leeds Street 
Tramways 
Bill. 


Leeds Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Liverpool 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


London Street 
Tramways 
Bill. 


Manchester 
and Salford 
and District 
Tramways 

(No. 1) Bill. 


Manchester 
and Salford 
and District 
Tramways 

(No. 2) Bill, 


Manchester 
Street Tram. 
ways Bill. 


North London 
ramways 


Pimlico, Peck. 
ham, and 
Greenwich 
Street Trams 
Ways (Exten- 
sions, &amp;¢.) Bill. 


Plymouth, 
Stonehouse, 
and Devonport 
t Tram- 
ways Bill, 


Portsmouth 
t Tram. 
Ways Bill, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways 
Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 29th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Leeds Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 29th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Liverpool Street Tramways 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 29th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond reading of the London Street Tramways 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 29th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Manchester and Salford and 
District Tramways (No. 1) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 29th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Manchester and Salford and 
District Tramways (No. 2) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 29th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 29th day of April next. 


The Order of the 9 y read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the North London Tramways 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 29th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Pimlico, Peckham, and Green- 
wich Street ‘Tramways (Extensions, &amp;c.) Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 29th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Plymouth, Stonehouse, and 
Devonport Street Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
vpon Friday the 29th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Portsmouth Street Tramways 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 29th day of April next. 

VoL. 125. 


4th March. 








67 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Worcester 
Reading of the Worcester Railways and Tramways —— and 
Bill; a. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Colonel Wilson Patten reported from the Select standing 
Committee on Standing Orders, a Resolution ; Orders. 
which was read, as followeth : 

That in the ease of the Dublin, Wicklow, and Dublin, Wick- 
Wexford Railway Bill, Standing Order 71 ought !ow, and Wex- 
to be dispensed with; that the Parties be per- ron Rainey 
mitted to proceed with their Bill, provided that 
the power to attach a preference to new issue of 
shares be struck out of Clause 15 of the Bill, and 
that Clause 19 be amended so as to postpone the 
time for carrying out the reduction of the number 
of Directors to eight, until the same shall be effected 
by resignation or death; that the Bill, as amended, 
be submitted to a fresh meeting of the Proprietors 
of the Company, to be called in the same manner 
as prescribed by Standing Order 71, and approved 
of by Proprietors present, in person or by proxy, 
holding at least three-fourths of the paid-up capital 
of the Company represented at such meeting; that 
the Committee on the Bill do report how far such 
Orders have been complied with on the Report of 
the Bill. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. : 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 


Vide Sixth 
Report. 
Ordered, That Colonel French have leave of Leave of 
absence for ten days, to attend the Assizes ;—and, sence. 
Sir Zhomas Hesketh, a month, on account of a 
domestic affliction. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Inverness 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, (Reanim 
That in the case of the Inverness County, &amp;c. pin ” 
(Boundary) Bill, the Standing Orders have been 
complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Monday next. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Ellesmere and 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, — bin 
That in the case of the Ellesmere end Glyn Valley pntediats 
Railway Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 

Standing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,— Report from North Metro- 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, —— 
That in the case of the North Metropolitan Tram- “*7* *" 
ways Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 

Standing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from East and West 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, — ; 
P . A ° ailway Bill. 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Petition for the East and 
West Junction Railway Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Sunday _ 
to amend the Law relating to Selling and Hawk- irr Bill 
: . c ? ords.] 
ing and delivering Goods on the Lord’s Day, com- 
monly called Sunday ; to which the Lords desire 
the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Judges Juris- 
to extend the Jurisdiction of the Judges of the diction Bill 





Superior Courts of Common Law at Westminster ; aesteee., 
K 2 to 























































Hops. 


Brewers, &amp;c. 


Sugar. 


Malt and 
Barley. 


Army Staff 
Officers 
(Emoluments.) 


No. 96. 








4th March. 1870. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Savings Savings Banks 
Banks (Sale, &amp;c. of Securities), which was pre- Scoothaen)” 


| sented upon the 3rd day of this instant March, be yy 94 
Ordered, That there be laid before this House, | printed. ; 


Returns of the Quantity of Hops imported into the Ordered, That the Return relative to East India East India 
United Kingdom for the year ending the 30th day (Budget Statement, 1869), which was presented (Budget State. 
of September 1869, distinguishing the Ports where |}... ‘the 3rd day of this instant March, be printed ment, 1869.) 
imported, and the Countries whence exported : I y . * No. 95, 
Of the Quantity of Foreign Hops exported from 
the United Kingdom from and to the same Date, 
distinguishing the Countries to which the same 
have been exported, and the Quantities to each 
Country : And, of the Quantity of British 


Hops exported from and to the same Date, distin- Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Stigo Borough 


guishing the — to a the same —— jesty’s Command,—Copy of Report of the Com- Election. 
been exported; and also, the Quantities to each |’. ¥. ° 
cect with the Dates of the Years in which the | oak a neg ag ° . of the | 
Hops were grown (in continuation of Parliamentary | a ons - 7 ns * wn ° Pe Corr . 
Paper, No. 249, of Session 1868-9). ee ee ee pir 

per; , i ractices at the last Election for Sligo; together 

with the Minutes of Evidence. 

Ordered, That there be laid before this House,; Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return Sheffield 
Accounts of the Number of Persons in each of the to an Order, dated the 15th day of February last, Waterworks, 
several Collections of the United Kingdom licensed | for a Return relative to Sheffield Wetseashe. 
as Brewers, Victuallers, to sell Beer to be drunk! Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
on the Premises, and to sell Beer not to be drunk on _ Table. 
the Premises; stating the Number of each Class | 
who brew their own Beer, and the Quantity of | 


* 
638 
+o which the Lords desiré the concurrence of this 
House. 





The following Paper was laid upon the Table Trinity House 
by the Clerk of the House,—Return to an Order, oe 
dated the 14th day of February last, for a Return ‘ 
relative to Trinity House (Deptford Strond). 








Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- Superannu- 
Malt consumed by them, particularising each Class | tions of several Acts of Parliament,—Copy of a 24008. 

in each Collection, from the lst day of October Treasury Minute, 28th February 1869, granting 

1868 to the 30th day of September 1869:--—Of a special Compensation Allowance to Captain 

the Number of Barrels of Beer exported from the Hawes, Harbour Master at Portpatrick. 

United Kingdom, and the declared Value thereof, Statement of the Advances for Metropolitan Metropolitan 
and where exported to, from the Ist day of October Improvements out of the Consolidated Fund to provements. 
1868 to the Ist day of October 1869, each year the Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Works, &amp;c., 
separately; distinguishing England, Scotland and and of the Monies paid into the Consolidated 

Ireland : Of the Total Number of Bushels of Fund, between Ist January and 31st December 

Malt made, and the Amount of Duty charged, for | 1869. 

the year ending the 3lst day of December 1869: Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 

~And, of the Number of Common Brewers , Table. 

paying for Licenses, from the 1st day of October | 

1868 to the 30th day of September 1869, under; The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
1,000 Barrels; over 1,000 and under 10,000; over | mittee of Supply ; 

10,000 and under 20,000; over 20,000 and under And a Motion being made, and the Question 

30,000; over 30,000 and urder 50,000; over being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 

50,000 and under 100,000 ; over 100,000 and under | the Chair ; 

150,000; over 150,000 and under 200,000; over, An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 

200,000 and under 250,000; over 250,000 and Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 

under 300,900 ; over 300,000 and under 350,000; | to the end of the Question, in order to add the 

over 350,000 and under 400,000 ; over 400,000 and | words “it is desirable to legislate for the proper Mabitaal 
under 450,000 ; over 450,000 and under 500,000 ; | * reception, detention, and management of Ha- Drunkards. 
over 500,000 and under 550,000; over 550,000 | “ bitual Drunkards,” instead thereof. 

and under 600,000; over 600,000; showing in} And the Question being proposed, That the 

each case the Supplementary Charge or the Sup-| words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
plementary Diminution ; stating the Amount paid Question:—The said proposed Amendment was, 

for Licenses for each Class, and the Total Amount , with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

paid by all Classes (in continuation of Parlia-| Another Amendment was proposed to be made 

mentary Paper, No. 309, of Session 1868-9). to the Question, by leaving out from the word 

“ That” to the end of the Question, in order to 

‘add the words “it is expedient that, in lieu of Malt and Bette 
* the present duties on Malt, a reduced charge 








Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 


a Return of the Total Consumption of Sugar for | ,, : 
the year ending the 30th day of September 1869 |“ Should be made on the manufactured article, 


° ° iar ° .. “«B : it ¢ ¥ i s i- 
in Breweries; distinguishing London and the Pro- | ,, eee rit wa to this one that a — 
vinces, and Scotland and Ireland (in continuation _ eee ee ee ee ee 


of Parliamentary Paper, No. 229, of Session es — er should _ a Peony tte 
1868-9). \. and a License to brew on a rivate brewers, 
| instead thereof. 

Ordered, That there be laid before this House, | alco a re rae a &gt; a 
Returns of the Number of Bushels of Malt! Question:—The said proposed Amendment was 
charged with Duty, and the Amount of Duty | with leave of the House, withdrawn : 
charged, in the year 1869, in England, Scotland, | Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do. new leave Ge 
and /reland respectively : And, of the Quan-| Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
tity of Barley imported into the United Kingdom | jnto the Committee. 
in the year 1869 (in continuation of Parliamentary | 
Paper, No. 228, of Session 1868-9). 





(In the Committee.) 


| 1, £.968,857, for Victuals and Clothing for Sea~ 
Ordered, That the Return relative to Army | men and Marines. 
Staff Officers (Emoluments), which was presented| 2. £.68,794, for the Expense of the several Sci- 
upon the 24th day of February last, be printed. _ entific Departments of the Navy. 
| 3. £.878,352, 





Supp! 


Native 
Troop 


Mutir 


Coina: 


Ways 
Mean 


Dubli 
lector 
of Ra 
Franc 











33 Vicroria. 
3. £.878,352, for the Expense of the Dockyards 

and Naval Yards, at Home and Abroad. 
Resolutions to be reported. 
And the House havin 

Twelve of the clock on 8 


Saturday, 5th March, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had come to several 
Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 





continued to sit till after 
aturday morning ; 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of 
Supply, several Resolutions; which were read, as 
follow : 

1. That a Number of Land Forces, not exceed- 
ing 115,037 Men (including an Average Number 
of 6,394, all Ranks, to be employed with the 
Depéts in the United Kingdom of Great Britain 
and Ireland of Regiments serving in Her Majesty’s 
Indian Possessions), be maintained for the Service 
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire- 
land, from the 1st day of April 1870 to the 31st 
day of March 1871, inclusive. 

2. That a Number, not exceeding 1,760, of Na- 
tive Indian Troops, belonging to Her Majesty’s 
Native Indian Army, be maintained beyond the 
limits of Her Majesty’s Indian Possessions, during 
the year ending on the 31st day of March 1871. 

3. That a Sum, not exceeding £.4,771,900, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge of 
the Pay and Allowances of Her Majesty’s Land 
Forces at Home and Abroad, exclusive of India, 
which will come in course of payment from the 
lst day of April 1870 to the 31st day of March 
1871, inclusive. 


Supply. 


Land Forces. 


Native Indian 
Troops. 


Charge of 
Land Forces. 


Ath—5th—7th March. 





6Y 
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill p poe king 
to make Provision for the Assessment of Income dng Inland 
Tax, and to amend the Law relating to Inland kevenue Law 
Revenue: And that Mr. Stansfeld and Mr. Chan- 4™endment. 
cellor of the Exchequer do prepare, and bring 
it in. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill County 
to amend the Law relating to the Appointment, Circland.) 
Duties, and Payment of County Coroners, an 
Expenses of Inquests in Ireland: And that Mr. 
Vance and Mr. Callan do prepare, and bring it in. 


The Judges Jurisdiction Bill was read the first Judges Jaris- 
time; and ordered to be read a second time upon herds} 


Monday next; and to be printed. Bill 60. 


Mr. Monk presented a Bill to enable the Offi- Dublin Col- 
cers cplavel in the Collector General of Rates’ ¢0" General 
Office in the City of Dublin to vote at Parlia- chise Bill. 
mentary Elections for that City: And the same Bill 61. 
was read the first time ; and ordered to be read a 
second time upon Tuesday the 15th day of this . 
instant March; and to be printed. 


The Lord Advocate presented a Bill to amend Annuity Tax 
the Act twenty-third and twenty-fourth Victoria, (Edinborgh 
chapter fifty, intituled, “An Act to abolish the and Montrose, 
Annuity Tax in Edinburgh and Montrose, and to &amp;c.) Act 
make Provision in regard to the Stipends of the aay _ 
Ministers in that City and Burgh, and also to 9. go 
make Provision for the Patronage of the Church ~~ 
of North Leith” : And the same was read the first 
time; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Monday the 14th day of this instant March; and 
to be printed. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented a Bill to make Pro- Income Tax 
vision for the Assessment of Income ‘Tax, and to pare 
amend the Law relating to Inland Revenue: And Revenue Law 
the same was read the first time: and ordered to Amendment 
be read a second time upon Thursday next; and Bill. 


to be printed. Bill 63. 





The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


Mutiny. Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and for the 
better Payment of the Army and their Quarters : 
And that Mr. Dodson, Mr. Secretary Cardwell, 
and the Judge Advocate do prepare, and bring 
it in. 
Coinage Bil. | The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Coinage Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ways and 
Means, 


Dublin Col- Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
or 


Saga to enable the Officers employed in the Collector 


Franchise, General of Rates’ Office in the City of Dublin to 
vote at Parliamentary Elections for that City: 
And that Mr. Monk, Sir Patrick O’Brien, Mr. 
Pim, and Sir John Gray do prepare, and bring 
it in. 

Annuity Tax Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 

dalton to amend the Act twenty-third and twenty-fourth 

oi Moe Victoria, chapter fifty, intituled, “An Act to 


Act | abolish the Annuity Tax in Edinburgh and Mont- 
(1860)Amend- rose, and to make Provision in regard to the 
Stipends of the Ministers in that City and Burgh, 
and also to make Provision for the Patronage of 
the Church of North Leith”: And that the Lord 
Advocate, Mr. Secretary Bruce, and Mr. Adam 
do prepare, and bring it in. 
OL. 125. 


Mr. Vance presented a Bill to amend the Law County 
relating to the Appointment, Duties, and Payment Carehend Bill 
|of County Coroners, and Expenses of Inquests ae ; 
| Ireland ; And the same was read the first time; Bill 64. 
aud ordered to be read a second time upon Wed- 
nesday ‘the 11th day of May next; and to be 
printed. 


{ 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into Attorneys’ and 
a Committee, upon Tuesday next, on the Attor- es 
neys’ and Solicitors’ Remuneration Bill, was read, pin, 
and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 
the 22nd day of this instant March, resolve itself 
into the said Committee. 


| And then the House, having continued to sit 
| till a quarter of an hour before One of the 
clock on Saturday morning, adjourned till 
Monday next. 


Monday, 7th March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


2 Metropolitan and Saint John’s Wood Metropolitan 
Railway Bill was read a second time; and 24 Saint 


5 John’s Wood 
committed. Railway Bill. 








*® The Midland Counties and South Wales Rail- Midland 
way Bill was read a second time; and committed. ——— 
Railway Bill. 
The Newport Pagnell Railway Bill was read a Newport 
second time ; and committed. Pagnell 
Railway Bill. 
The North Metropolitan Railway Bill was read North Metrc- 
a second time ; and committed. —-- 
K 3 = 


































































70 


Pembroke and The Pembroke and Tenby Railway Bill was read 
Tenby Rail- 4 second time ; and committed. 

way Bill. 

Severn Janc- The Severn Junction Railway Bill was read a 
ay Railway gecond time; and committed. 

Wolverhamp- The Wolverhampton and Walsall Railway Bill 
= Rail. WS read a second time; and committed. 

way Bill 

Worcester The Worcester Railways and Tramways Bill was, 
Railways and according to Order, read a second time; and com- 
Bill. y mitted. 

West Hartle A Petition of Occupiers of Farms and Lands in 


oy ean the Township of Seaton Carew, in the County of 


ment Bill. Durham, praying that provision may be made in 
the West Hartlepool Extension and Improvement 
Bill for including part of a certain Road or Lane 
called “ Brockey Moor-lane,” within the proposed 
extended Boundaries, was presented, and read; 
and referred to the Examiners of Petitions for 
Private Bills. 

London, A Petition of the London and Blackwall Rail- 

er gua way Company, praying that provision may be made 

tension Rail. in the London, Blackwall, and Mil/wail Extension 

way Bill. Railway Bill for enabling the Company to raise 


and apply certain Capital in and towards Improve- 
ments and Works connected with the Company’s 
Railway, was presented, and read ; and reterred to 
the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


East and West 
Junction 
Railway. 


A Petition of the East and West Junction Rail- 
way Company, for leave to bring in a Bill to 
enlarge, extend, or renew the Powers granted to 
the East and West Junction Railway Company by 
‘* the East and West Junction Railway Act, 1864,” 
and “ the East and West Junction (Capital) Act, 
1866,” was presented, and read; and referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Dublin, Wick- The House was moved, That the Report from 
ree otto the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in re- 
Bil,” spect of the Dublin, Wicklow, and Wezford Rail- 
way Bill, might be read; and the same being 
read ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Liverpool Im- 
provement, 
&amp;c. (No. 2) 
Bill. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Liverpool Improvement, 
&amp;c. (No. 2) Bill, the Standing Orders have been 
complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Metropolitan Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
Street Tram- one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
ways Bill. = That in the case of the Metropolitan Street Tram- 

ways Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 

Standing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 

oo ceall ang Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,— Report from 
Greenwich One of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
Street Tram- ‘That in the case of the Pimlico, Peckham, and 
Perea) Eel” Greenwich Street Tramways (Various Powers) 


Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, Stand- 
ing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Herefordshire 
Ye one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
raitire Canal ‘That in the case of the Herefordshire and Glou- 
cestershire Canal Navigation Bill, referred on the 
First Reading thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, 
has been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 


Navigation 
Bill. 





7th March. 











1870. 


Several Public Petitions were es and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. tend 
A Public Petition was also presented, and read ; Vide Votes 


: d Si 
and referred to a Select Committee. | deny . 


Public 
Petitions, 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- China (No, 3) 
mand,—Copy of Reports on Consular Establish- (187°) 
ments in China: 1869. 

Copy of Reports from Her Majesty’s Repre- Diplomatic 
sentatives, respecting the British and Foreign Services. 
Diplomatic Services: 1869-1870. 

i. ara That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Historical 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of First Report of the M#uuscripts, 
Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts: 

26 February 1870. 

Copy of Twenty-second Report from the Ec- Ecclesiastical 
clesiastical Commissioners for England; with an C™™ission, 
Appendix. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return to Incumbered 
an Order, dated the 14th day of February last, Estates Cour, 
for Returns relative to the Incumbered Estates “* @lad) 
Court, &amp;c. (Ireland), 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant Turnpike 
to the directions of an Act of Parliament,— wan (South 
Annual Statement of the Receipts and Expen- "“) 
diture on account of Turnpike Roads in South 
Wales, in 1869; with the Estimates for 1870. 

. Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Ma- Army (Re. 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Memorandum by the *™28-) 
Inspector General of Recruiting. 

Mr. Secretary Cardwell also presented,—Return Army Reserve 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 1st day 
of this instant March, for a Return relative to the 
Army Reserve. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- Superannu- 
tions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of a Treasury tions. 
Minute, dated 4th March 1870, granting Com- 
passionate Allowances to Samuel Stapley, Labourer 
in the Royal Gun Factory ; John Lowe, Overlooker 
in the Ordnance Factory; and Michael Keeling, 
Labourer in the Royal Military Store Department. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,—Return to an Lighthouse 
Order, dated the 17th day of February last, for a poe ail 
Return relative to Lighthouse Boards (Scotch and jrish.) 
Trish). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Metro- Metropole 
politan Improvements, which was presented upon ae 
the 4th day of this instant March, be printed. aha 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Court Court of 


of Chancery (Registrars), except so much as (Regutrats) 
shows the timethat elapsed between the dates of the No. 98. 


original Orders or Decrees, and the final settlement 
thereof and transmission of the same to the Parties, 
or their Solicitors or Agents, which was presented 
upon the 8th day of February last, be printed. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Game Laws ; 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased (Vonvicwo™ 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Returns of the Number of Convictions 
under the Game Laws in separate Counties in 
England and Wales, distinguishing the Number in 
each County : And, of the Convictions under 
the Act 25 &amp; 26 Vic. c. 114, intituled, “ An Act 
for the Prevention of Poaching,” in separate 
Counties 





Halto 
Bill [ 


Supp 


Supp 


Scier 
Navy 


ERY 


Tran 


Se 





ee 


$3 Vicroria. 


Counties in ees and Wales, distinguishing the 
Number in eac 


Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 


Message from 


the Lords. sage ha 
their Clerks, as followeth : 


rt (Isle 


N 
ef Wight) Gu for better supplying with Gas the Borough of 
en Newport and the Parishes of Carisbrooke, Whip- 


in the County of Southampton, and for other pur- 
poses; to which the Lords desire the concurrence 
of this House. 


Runcorn, 


Weston, and =~ to enable the Runcorn, Weston, and Halton Water- 


Halton Water 


Bill [Lords,] works rg to raise additional Capital; to 


which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. 
Irish Land Bil. The Order of the day being read, for the Second 


Reading of the Jrish Land Bill; 


being proposed, That the Bill be now read a 


Supply. 


Supply. 


Victuals and 
Clothing. 


Scientific 
Departments, 
Navy, &gt; 


Dockyards, 
&amp;c., at Home 
and Abroad. 


Tramways Bill. 


Stamp Duty on 
Leases Bill, 


War Office 
Bill, 


County for the year 1869. 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 


Mr. a gg acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
been brought from the Lords by one of 


The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 


ingham, and Saint Nicholas, in the Isle of Wight, 


The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 


And a Motion being made, and the Question 


second time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words, “ upon 
** this day six months.” 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
word “ now” stand part of the Question:—And a 
Debate arising thereupon ; 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 8th March, 1870: 


P Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till this 
ay. 

The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of 
Supply, several Resolutions ; which were read, as 
Silo: 

1. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 968,857, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 
Victuals and Clothing for Seamen and Marines, 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 3lst day of March 1871. 

2. That a Sum, not exceeding £.68,794, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 
the several Scientific Departments of the Navy, 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 31st day of March 1871. 

3. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 878,352, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 
the Dockyards and Naval Yards, at Home and 
Abroad, which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 3lst day of March 
1871. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


The Tramways Bill was, according to Order, 
read a second time; and committed to a Select 
Committee. 


The Stamp Duty on Leases Bill was, according 
to Order, read a second time; and committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the War Office Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 





7th—8th March. 71 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means; — 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 

day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Judges Jurisdiction Bill was, according to Judges Juris- 
Order, read a second time; and committed to a (Lords) 
Committee of the whole House, for Thursday next. : 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Bakehouses 
Reading of the Bakehouses Bill ; - 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Inverness County, &amp;c. (Boundary) Bill was, Inverness 
according to Order, read a second time ; and com- oe Lt 
mitted to Colonel Grant, Mr. John Hamilton, Mr. Yin" ary) 
Montague Guest, and Mr. Cameron; and Three 
Members to be added by the Committee of Selec- 

tion. 


Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 


Ordered, That there be added to the Return Trinity Col- 
relative to Trinity College, Dublin, ordered upon 8% Dublin. 
the 23rd day of February last, Copies of the 

Petition of the Provost, Fellows, and Scholars of 

Trinity College, Dublin, under Corporate Seal, 

dated the 12th day of June 1868, and presented to 

this House on the 9th day of July 1868 :—— And, 

of the Petition of certain Graduates of the Uni- 

versity of Dublin, presented on the 6th day of 

March 1868, together with the Signatures attached 

thereto. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Municipal 
for creating Municipal Boroughs in the Metro- (aeatealis;) 
polis: And that Mr. Buxton and Mr. Thomas “°° 
Hughes do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill corporation of 
for creating a Metropolitan Corporation of London, London. 
and for continuing the Municipal Government of 
the City of London, and for other purposes con- 
nected therewith: And that Mr. Buxton and Mr. 
Thomas Hughes do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill County of 
for creating and regulating the County of London : London. 
And that Mr. Buzton and Mr. Thomas Hughes do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Mr. Buzton presented a Bill for creating Mu- Municipal 
nicipal in the Metropolis: And the same (Meteipetis) 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read a = ’ 
second time i a Wednesday the 18th day of May Bil 65, 
next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Buxton presented a Bill for creating a Me- Corporation of 
tropolitan Corporation of London, and for con- London Bill. 
tinuing the Municipal Government of the City of Bill 66. 
London, and for other purposes connected there- 
with: And the same was read the first time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills; and be 
printed. 


Mr. Buxton presented a Bill for creating and County of 

regulating the none of London: And the same 1nd Bill. 

was read the first time. Bill 67. 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 

miners of Petitions for Private Bills; and be 

printed. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Steam Boiler 
Wednesday next, the Steam Boilers Inspection Inspection Bill. 
Bill, was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 11th day of May next. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after Twelve of the clock 
on Tuesday morning, adjourned till this day. 





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72 
Tuesday, 8th March, 1870, 


PRAYERS. 
4 ere Great Western Railway Bill was read 


a second time; and committed. 


Ordered, That the Newry Water Bill be read a 
second time To-morrow. 

The North Eastern Railway (Consolidation of 
Stocks) Bill was read a second time; and com- 
mitted. 


The North Eastern Railway (Hawes and Mel- 
merby, &amp;c.) Bill was read a second time; and com- 
mitted. 


The Poole and Bournemouth Railway Bill was 
read a second time ; and committed. 


Great Western 
Railway Bill. 


Newry Water 
Bill. 


North Eastern 
Railway (Con- 
solidation of 
Stocks) Bill. 


North Eastern 
Railway( Hawes 
and Melmerby, 
&amp;c.) Bill, 


Poole and 

Bournemouth 
Railway Bill. 
Reading Gas 


The Reading Gas Bill was read a second time; 
Bill. ki 


and committe 


The Newport (Isle of Wight) Gas Bill was read 
the first time; and referred to the Examiners of 
Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Runcorn, Weston, and Halton Water Bill 
was read the first time; and referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Newport (Isle 
of Wight) Gas 
Bill [Lords. } 


Runcorn, 
Weston, and 
Halton Water 
Bill [Lords.] 


Buxton Gas 


aes A Petition of the Buxton Gas, Coke and Coal 
ul. 


Company, Limited, and of the Local Board for the 
Town of Buxton, praying that provision may be 
made in the Buxton Gas Bill for enabling the said 
Company to sell, and the said Local Board to pur- 
chase the Gas Works of the said Company, and for 
other purposes, was presented, and read ; and referred 
to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


King’s Lynn 
Gas Bill. 


Mr. Dodson informed the House, That, in his 
opinion, the King’s Lynn Gas Bill, committed to 
the Committee on Group C of Private Bills hav- 
ing become unopposed, should, notwithstanding, 
be treated as an Opposed Bill, it being expedient 
that it should be considered together with another 
Bill, namely, the King’s Lynn Consumers’ Gas 
Bill, in competition with which it is promoted. 

Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Com- 
mittee on Group C of Private Bills to sit and pro- 
ceed with the first-named Bill accordingly. 


Private Bills 


Viscount Enfield reported from the Committee 
(Group E.) 


on Group E of Private Bills; That Mr. Henry 
Brassey, one of the Members of the said Com- 
mittee, was not myo within one hour after the 
time appointed for the meeting of the Committee 
this day. 

Ordered, That Mr. Henry Brassey do attend the 
said Committee To-morrow, at Twelve of the clock. 


Standing 


Colonel Wilson Patten reported from the Select 
Orders. 


Committee on Standing Orders, a Resolution; 
which was read, as followeth: 

That in the case of the Bury Saint Edmund’s and 
Thetford Railway Bill, the Standing Orders ought 
to be dispensed with ; that the Parties be permitted 
to proceed with their Bill, ene that a Clause 
be inserted in the Bill, prohibiting the Company 
from exercising compulsory powers over any pro- 
perties not shown within the limits of deviation 
marked upon the Plans deposited in respect of their 
Act of 1865; that the Committee on the Bill do 
report how far such Order has been complied with 
on the Report of the Bill. 

The said ] Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
e of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Severn and Wye Railway and 
Canal Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 
Standing Order, No. 71, has been.,complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Bury Saint 
Edmund's and 
Thetford Rail- 
way Bill 


Severn and 
Wye Railway on 
and Canal Bill. 


8th March. 








1870. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and —_ 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. ae 
Vide Sixth 

Report. 
Ordered, That the Return relative to the Church Church of 
of Scotland, which was presented upon the 8th day Scotland 
of February last, be printed. No. 99, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Edinburgh Edinburgh 
Churches, which was presented upon the 24th day Churches, 
of February last, be printed. No. 100, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Incum- Incumbered 
bered Estates Court, &amp;c. (Ireland), which was =**#tes Co 


presented upon the 7th day of this instant March, ay 1a 
be printed. 


Mr. Otway presented,—Return to an Address Diplomatic 
to Her Majesty, dated the 9th day of August, in = a 
the last Session of Parliament, for a Return of the - 
Total Expenditure, during the Year 1868, at each 
Place where there is any Diplomatic or Consular 
Establishment, and of the Details of such Expen- 
diture, under the following Heads :— 





and 
Envoys, 


all other Miscellaneous 


Expenses. 


Outfits for 
mded in Special Mis- 


sions during the Ten 


Years 1859 to 1868. 





Diplomatic Service. 
the Diplomatic Service. 
Wages, Couriers’, 

paid for 


Ambassadors, 


Secretaries of Embassy 
pe 


and Legation, and Con- 
sular Expenditure at 


Rank of each Official in the 
Yearly Average of Sums 
suls, from 1859 to 1868. 
Yearly Average of Sums 
Rank of each Consular 

Officer. 
Salary of each Consular 
Allowances for Consular 
Office Expenses and House 
Total Diplomatic and Con- 
each Place. 


Dragoman’s Servants’ 


% | Salary of each Official in 
ex 


! Residence. 








i 
h 
» 
tb 
&amp; 
h 
































And, of all Sums voted, since the Year 1840, 
on each of the following Accounts, viz. : 

British Embassy cee at Paris ; 

British Embassy House at Madrid ; 

British Consulate and Embassy Houses at 

Constuntinople ; 

British Embassy House at Therapia ; 

Consular Buildings in China ; 

Consular Buildings in Japan ; 

British Mission House at Tehran ; 
distinguishing the Amounts paid for Repairs and 
Furniture, and for the Salaries of Superintendents 
and Clerks of the Works. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


The Sunday Trading Bill was read the first Sunday'Trading 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time upon Bill [Lords] 
Tuesday next; and to be printed. Bill 68. 


A Petition of Thomas Morrell Lear, Superin- Bridgwater 
tendent of Police in the Borough of Bridgwater, Election. 
in the County of Somerset, was presented, and 
read; setting forth, That at the trial of a certain 
Election Petition before Sir Colin Blackburn, 
Knight, at Bridgwater aforesaid, on the 24th day 
of February 1869, John Alfred Buttle, the elder, 
of Bridgwater aforesaid, Blacksmith, /ohn Alfred 
Buttle, the younger, of the same place, Blacksmith, 
and Edward James Buttle, also of Bridgwater 
aforesaid, Blacksmith, were examined as witnesses ; 
that on the 21st day of September last the said 
John Alfred Buttle, the elder, John Alfred Buttle, 
the younger, and Edward James Buttle, were 
charged before two of Her Majesty’s Justices of 
the Peace in and for the said Borough, with having, 
on the 24th day of February 1869, at Bridgwater 
aforesaid, committed wilful and corrupt perjury in 


‘their evidence as witnesses on the said trial of the 


said Election Petition; and that thereupon the said 
Justices committed the said John Alfred Buttle, 
the elder, John Alfred Buttle, the younger, and 
Edward James Buttle for trial at the ensuing 
assizes for the said county of Somerset, and the Peti- 
tioner was bound in his recognizances by the said 

Justices 





$3 VicToria. 


Justices to prosecute the said John Alfred Buttle, 
the elder, John Alfred Buttle, the younger, and 
Edward James Buttle, at the said Assizes; that 
Joseph Gurney, Esquire, the Shorthand Writer to 
the House, by his Assistant or Deputy Will‘am 
Hewelt, attended the said trial of the said Election 
Petition, and took down the shorthand notes of the 
said Evidence of the said John Alfred Buttle, the 
elder, John Alfred Buttle, the younger, and Eduard 
James Buttle, and that the said William Hewett is 
a material witness for the prosecution at the trial 
of the said John Alfred Buttle, the elder, John 
Alfred Buttle, the younger, and Edward James 
Buttle, at the ensuing Assizes for the said county of 
Somerset; and praying, That leave may be granted 
to the said Joseph Gurney or his Assistant or De- 
puty, the said William Hewett, to attend at the 
Assizes to be holden in and for the the said county 
of Somerset, at Taunton, on the 21st day of March 
1870, and then and there to produce the original 
Shorthand Notes which he took at the said trial of 
the said Election Petition, for the purpose of being 
used in evidence on the trial of the said Jon Alfred 
Buttle, the elder, John Alfred Buttle, the younger, 
and Edward James Buttle, at the said Assizes. 

Ordered, That leave be given to the Shorthand 
Writer of the House, or his Assistant, to attend 
accordingly. 























East India Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
(Army-) to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Nominal Roll of all Subaltern Officers of 
the Royal Army who have been paid Premiums 
or the Price of their Commissions to enter the Staff 
Corps of India since 1860, in the following Form :— 
Bengal. 
Names. — a to | Date of First | Sum paid to P ccxcsee “oo 
belonged. Commission. | each Officer. peed : 
1860, |A, B., &amp;e. 
1861, 
——Same for the Madras and Bombay Staff Corps : 
And, Nomination Roll of the Number of the 
Sons of Indian Officers appointed to Sadhurst 
annually since 1860; the Number who proceeded 
to India; and the Sums paid to each for Outfit 
and Passage Money. 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 
Message from © Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
the Lords. sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth : 
Dissolved The Lords have agreed to the Dissolved Dis- 
— tricts and Unions Bill, with Amendments; to 
mons Bill. which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. 
Mansfield The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
Water Bill for supplying the Town and Parish of Mansfield, 
Lords.) in the County of Nottinghum, with Water; to 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. 
Duke of The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
we for the making of a Railway from Golspie to 
[Lords Helmsdale, in the County of Sutherland, and for 
(hanged from the abandonment of part of the authorised Railway 
mend of the Sutherland Railway Company, and for 
y Ex. r 
tension.”) other purposes; to which the Lords desire the 























concurrence of this House. 


8th March. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Admiralty 





73 


Returns of the Number of Days upon which the © 
Judge of the High Court of Admiralty sat in 
Court between the Ist day of January and the 
3lst day of December 1869, inclusive: And, 
of the Number of Causes heard during those days, 


and the Number of Times, if any, each of those 
Causes was adjourned. 





Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of Report on Measures adopted 
for Sanitary Improvements in India during the 
year 1868, and up to the month of June 1869; 
together with Abstracts of Sanitary Reports for 
ol forwarded from Bengal, Madras, and Bom- 
ay. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


of absence for a fortnight, on account of a domestic 
affliction. 


Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Mortgages (No. 2) Bill; ‘ 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Life Assurance Companies Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 7th day of this instant March, was pro- 
posed to be made to the Question, That the Jrish 
Land Bill be now read a second time; and which 
Amendment was to leave out the word “now,” 
and, at the end of the Question, to add the words 
‘upon thix day six months ;” 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the word “now ” stand part of the Question :—The 
House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Thursday next. 


into the Committee of Supply. 
(In the Committee.) 


Motion made, and Question proposed, That a 
Supplementary Sum, not exceeding £. 174,637, 
be granted to Her Majesty, for the following Civil 
Services, which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 3lst day of March 
1870; vwiz.: 





VoL. 125 





Crass I. £. 
Harhours under the Bonrd of Trade - 5.000 
Rates on Government Property - - 5,300 
Cuass II. 
Privy Council Office - - - - 3,560 
Lunacy Commission, England - - 56,000 
Poor Law Commission, Zngland - - 7,400 
Poor Law Commission, Ireland - - 2,550 
Curass III. 
Law Charges, England - - - . 3,000 
Common Law Courts, England - ~ 8,500 
Police, Counties and Buvuroughs, Great 
Britein' - += = = = «&gt; 16000 
L County 





ourt. 


East India 
(Sanitary Im- 
provements.) 


Ordered, That Mr. Osborne Morgan have leave Leave of 


nce. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- Education of 
cond Reading of the Education of the Blind, &amp;c. — ae. 


Mortgages 


No. 2) Bill. 


Life Assurance 
Companies Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Irish Land Bill. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself S4pP!y- 





8th—9th March. 


County Prisons and Reformatories, &amp;c. £. 
Great Britain - - - - 8,009 
Mi-cellaneous Legal Charges, England - 3,000 
Courts of Luw and Justice. Scotland 1,600 
Register House, Edinburgh - - " 3,700 
Common Law Courts, Jrelund - 3 1,100 
Constabulary, Ireland - - - - 5,547 


Cuass IV. 
Paris Exhibition - * ‘ 
Cuass V. 


Consular Services - - - 
Colonies ; Grants in Aid 
Tonnage Bounties, &amp;c. - - 
Treasury Chest = - - - 
Crass VI. 


Superannuation and Retired Allowances - 


8,342 


14,700 


Crass VII. 


Malta and Alexandria Telegraph and 
Subsidies to Telegraph Companies - 1,017 

Miscellaneous Expenses - - - - 24,663 

Acceleration of Registration - - - 200 


£. 174,687 


Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
posed, That the Chairman do report Progress, and 
ask leave to sit again:—Motion, by leave, with- 
drawn. 

Original Question, by leave, withdrawn. 

1. Resolved, That a Supplementary Sum, not 
exceeding £. 150,024, be granted to Her Majesty, 
for the following Civil Services, which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1870; viz.: 


Crass I. £ 


5,000 
5,300 


Harbours under the Board of Trade 
Rates on Government Property - 


Crass II. 


Privy Council Office - 
Lunacy Commission, England 
Poor Law Commission, England 
Poor Law Commission, Jre/and 


Cuass IIT. 


Law Charges, England - + - - 
Common Law Courts, England - - 
Police, Counties and Boroughs, Great 
Brituin - - - . - 
County Prisons and Reformatories, &amp;c. 
Great Britain - - - - 
Miscellaneous Legal Charges, England 
Courts of Law and Justice, Scotiand 
Register House, Edinburgh - - 
Common Law Courts, Jredand - 
Constabulary, Ireland - - - 


Crass IV. 
Paris Exhibition - ~ Fr 


3,560 
5,000 
7,100 
2,550 


2,000 
3,500 


14,000 


8,000 
38,000 
1,600 
3,700 
1,100 
5,647 


8,342 
Crass V. 


Consular Services - - 
Colonies : Grants in Aid 
Tonnage Bounties, &amp;e. - 
Treasury Chest -  - 
Crass VI. 
Superannuation and Retired Allowances - 


Crass VII. 
Malta and Alexandria Telegraph and 
Subsidies to Telegraph Companies = - 
Acceleration of Registration - = - - 


14,700 
4,508 
25,000 
6,000 


18,000 


1,017 
200 


£. 150,024 


2. Motion made, and Question proposed, That a 
Supplementary Sum, not exceeding £. 24,663, be 
ranted to Her Majesty, to pay certain Miscel- 
amet Expenses, which will come in course of 
ees during the year ending on the 31st day of 

arch 1870: 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
posed, That the Item of £.393 14s. 1d. for con- 
veyance of the Prince of Wales, Prince Christian, 
and other distinguished Persons between Dover 


Rates Franchise Bill was read, and discharged. 


1870. 


and Calais, be omitted from the proposed Vote :— 
Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 
Original Question again proposed : 
_ Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
— That a Sum, not exceeding £. 21,693 8s. 11d., 
e granted to Her Majesty, to pay certain Miscel- 
laneous Expenses, which will come in course of 
payment during the year ending on the 3lst day 
of March 1870:—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 
| Original Question put, and agreed to. 
| 3. Hesolved, That a Supplementary Sum, not 
exceeding £.152,215, be granted to Her Majesty 
for the following Revenue and Post Office Packet 
Services, which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 3lst day of March, 
| 1870; viz.: 
| Inland Revenue - = - &gt; 
Post Office Packet Servic - 


£. 
22,000 
130,215 


| £. 152,215 
| Resolutions to be reported. 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning ; 


Wednesday, 9th March, 1870: 


| Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
| several Resolutions. 

| Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 
| Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
_was directed to move, That the Committee may 
| have leave to sit again. 

| Resulved, That this ITouse will, this day, again 
| resolve itself into the said Committee. ° 


| 





Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Dissolved 
Lords to the Dissolved Districts and Unions Bill Districts and 
% ° : \ Unions Bill. 
be taken into consideration upon Thursday next. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Dublin Col- 


Tuesday next, the Dublin Collector General of one Sa 
o a 


F hise Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ait 


upon Wednesday next. 

And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after One of the 
clock on W ednesday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 











Wednesday, 9th March 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


T HE Ellesmere and Glyn Valley Railway Bill Ellesmere and 
was read a second time; and committed. Oey eay Bill 
The Newcastle and Gateshead Water Bill was Newcastle and 
Gateshead 
Water Bill. 
Ordered, That the North Metropolitan Tram- North Metro 
ways Bill be read a second time upon Friday the politan Tram 
29th day of April next. eared 


| 
| 
| 
| 
| 
| 


_read a second time; and committed. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Newcastle- 
me of the Newcastle-upon-]'yne Improvement Improvemea 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a 
second time ; 
An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
** this day six months.” 
And the Question being put, That the word 
“now” stand part of the Question:—It was re- 
solved in the Affirmative. 
Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time; and committed. 
The 








New 
Bill. 








Newry Water 
Bill. 


Mansfield 
Water Bill 
[Lords.] 


Duke of 
Sutherland’s 
Railway Bill 
[ Lords.) 


Private Bills. 
Group (C.) 


Public 
Petitions. 


Vide Votes 
and Seventh 
Report. 


Excise 
Licences. 





y East India 
(Opium 


Revenue.) 


Trinity House 
(Deptford 
Strond. ) 


No, 102. 
Lighthouse 


33 VicToriA. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Newry Water Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a 
second time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “* upon 
** this day six months.” 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
word “ now” stand part of the Question :—The 
said proposed Amendment and Motion were se- 
verally, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Mansfield Water Bill was read the first time. 
Ordered, 'That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Duke of Sutherland’s Railway Bill was 
read the first time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Lord Henley reported from the Committee on 
Group C of Private Bills; That, for the conveni- 
ence of parties, the Committee had adjourned to 
Friday next, at Twelve of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

A Public Petition was also presented, and read ; 
and referred to a Select Committee. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order 
dated the 9th day of February last, for a Return 
relative to the Excise Licences. 

Orde: ed, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. (rant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- 


Oth March. 


75 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon this day six months. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- Representa- 
cond Reading of the Representation of the People 50° dy 
Acts Amendment Bill ; pee Sameer 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time Bill. 


upon Wednesday the lst day of June next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- Suburban 
cond Reading of the Suburban. Commons Bill ; Commons Bill. 
Orderd, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesilay the 11th day of May next. 


The Coroners Bill was, according to Order, Coroners Bill. 
,read a second time; and committed to a Com- 

mittee of the whole House, for Wednesday the 

23rd day of this instant March. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- adulteration 
cond Reading of the Adulteration of Food or of Food or 
Drivk Act (1860; Amendment Bill ; (1060) Aswad 

And a Motion being made, and the Question ment Bill. 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a se- 
cond time :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 


To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means; Means. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Education of 
Reading of the Education of the Blind, &amp;c. Bill; the Blind, &amp;e. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time a. 
upon Wednesday the 4th day of May next. 





| The Mortgages (No. 2) Bill was, according to Mortgages 
| Order, read a second time; and committed to a (No. 2) Bill. 
| Committee of the whole House, for Wednesday 


| the 23rd day of this instant March. 


dress to Her Majesty, dated the 28th day of Febru- | 


ary last, for a Return relative to Fast Indiu | 


(Opium Revenue). 
Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Trinity 
House (Deptford Stroud), which was presented 
upon the 4th day of this instant March, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Light- 


Boards(Scotch house Boards (Sevtch and Irish), which was pre- 


: and Irish.) 
No. 102. 
L 
— Rates 
ad tland 
ne ) 
- 
1 








sented upon the 7th day of this instant March, be 
printed. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Church Rates (Scotland) Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a 
second time; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “‘ upon 
“ this day six months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“now” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 


(Mr. M*Laren, 
Tellers for the Yeas,) Mr. Craufurd : 


} 108. 
Tellers for the N oes, | i. oes al } 225. 
So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
* upon this day six months” be added at the end 
of the Question:—It was resolved in the Af- 
firmative. 

Then the main Question, so amended, being put; 
VoL. 125. 


| 
| Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 31 





The Order of the day being read, for the Com- rife Assurance 
mittee on the Life Assurance Companies Bill; Companies 





next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 

Mr. Adam reported from the Committee of Supply. 
Supply, several Resolutions; which were read, as 
follow: 

1. That a Supplementary Sum, not exceeding Civil Services. 
£.150,024, be granted to Her Majesty, for the 
following Civil Services, which will come in course 
of payment during the year ending on the 31st day 
of March 1870; viz. 

Crass I. £. 
Harbours under the Board of Trade - 5,000 
Rates on Governmeiit Property = - - 5,300 
Crass II. 
Privy Council Office - -— - - 98,560 
Lunacy Commission, England - - 5,000 
Poor Law Commission, Fingland - - 7,400 
Poor Law Commission, Ireland - - 2,550 
Crass III. 
Law Charges, England - - - - 8,000 
Common Law Courts, Ergland - - 3,500 
Police, Counties and Boroughs, Grea 

Britain - - - - - - 14,000 
County Prisons and Reformatories, &amp;c., 

Great Britain - - - - - 8,000 
Miscellaneous Legal Charges, England - 3,000 
Courts of Law and Justice, Seotland - 1,600 
Register House, Edinburgh - - - 38,700 
Common Law Courts, Jreland - - 1,100 
Constabulary, Ireland - - - ™ 5,547 

Crass IV. 
Paris Exhibition - - - = = 8,342 
Crass V, 
Consular Services - - - = 14700 
Colonies: Grants in Aid - = «= 4,608 
Tonnage Bounties, &amp;e. - - - = 25,000 
Treasury Chest - - - - - 6,000 
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Crass VI. 


Superannuation and Retired Allowances 


Crass VII. 


Malta and Alexandria Telegraph and 
Subsidies to Telegraph Companies = - 
Acceleration of Registration - - - 


£. 
18,000 


1,017 
200 
£. 150,024 


Miscellaneous 


2. That a Supplementary Sum, not exceeding 
Expenses. 


£.24,663, be granted to Her Majesty, to pay cer- 
tain Miscellaneous Expenses, which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1870. 

3. That a Supplementary Sum, not exceeding 
£.152,215, be granted to Her Majesty for the fol- 
lowing Revenue and Post Office Packet Services, 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 31st day of March 1870; viz. 


£. 
22,000 
130,215 


Revenue and 
Post Officc 
Packet 
Services. 


Inland Revenue - * sd a 2 
Post Office Packet Service - - - 


£. 152,215 


The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Supply. 


Pilotage Bill. Ordered, That the Select Committee on the 
Pilotage Bill do consist of Nineteen Members. 

The Committee was accordingly nominated of 
Mr. Childers, Mr. Graves, Mr. Stevenson, Mr. 
Cave, Mr. Norwood, Sir Henry Selwin-Ibbetson, 
Mr. Grieve, Mr. Pemberton, Sir Charles Wing field, 
Mr. Charles urner, Mr. Philip Wykeham Martin, 
Mr. John Stewart Hardy, Mr. Thomas Brassey, 
Mr. Malcolm, Mr. William Philip Price, Sir John 
Hay, Mr. Gourley, Colonel Bourne, and Mr. Shaw 
Lefevre ; with Power to send for persons, papers, 
and records. 


Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 


Coal and Iron- 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
stone Mines, 


to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Number of Lives lost by 
Explosions or imperfect Ventilation in Coal and 
Jronstone Mines situated in the Counties enume- 
rated below, and in the Tabulated Form there 
given :— 


England. 








Chester - 
Cumberiand 
Derbyshire 
Devoushire 
Durham 
Gloucestershire 
Lancashrre - 
Leicestershire 
Monmouthshire 
Northamptonshire 
Northumberland 
Nottingham - 
Selon - - 
Staffordshire - 
Wa wickshire 
Wilts - - 
Worcester - 
Yorkshi:e - 








Scotland. 


Fifeshire : - - 7 
Lanarkshire - - - . . - | 
And other Coal. producing Districts in Scotland 


Wales. 
Glamorganshire - - os ° . 
And other Coal-producing Districts in Wales | | | 


For the years 1866, 1867, and 1868 respectively. 





Qth—10th March. 


1870. 


Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Bill Wages Arrest- 
ment Abolition 
(Scotland.) 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a 
to abolish Wages Arrestment in Scotland: And 
that Mr. Anderson, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Miller, and 
Mr. Armitstead do prepare, and bring it in. 


Clerical Dis. 


. i on Fri- 
The Order for reading a second time, upon F abilities Bill, 


day the 25th day of this imstant March, the Clerical 
Disabilities Bill was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 30th day of this instant 
March. 


Mr. Anderson presented a Bill to abolish Wages Wages Arrest. 
Arrestment in Scotland: And the same was read ment Abolition 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second Song _ 
time upon Wednesday the 23rd day of this instant Bij) gg, 
March; and to be printed. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 








Thursday, 10th March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
Public 


\ y| R. Charles Forster reported from the Select pull 
1 Committee on Public Petitions; That they ( sixth Report) 
had examined the Petitions presented upon the 
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 7th, and 8th days of this instant 
March, and had directed him to make a Report 
thereof to the House. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Leicester Lunatic Leicester 
Asylum Bill, with Amendments. re Bill, 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Broughty Ferry Police Broughty 
Commissioners Bill, with Amendments. a Police 
Omniissloners 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. gin, 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 
Vide Seventh 
Report. 


That a Message from 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, 
the Lords. 


Message had been brought from the Lords by one 
of their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Littlehampton 
for supplying Littlehampton and certain adjacent tends) 
Parishes in the County of Sussex with Water; to 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
to authorise the Chester United Gas Company to 
raise additional Capital ; to which the Lords desire 
the concurrence of this House. 


Chester Gas 
Bill [ Lords.] 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Island of 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased St Ju. 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Expense to which this 
Country has been put on account of the joint 
Occupancy of the Island of St. Juan from 1859 
to 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 

Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Meteorolagies! 
a Return showing in what manner the Sum of 
£.10,000, voted in Class 4 of the Civil Service 
Estimates 1869-70, under the head of Learned 





Societies, 





Poor 
(Scot! 


Color 


ment 


Milit 
catio: 


Norv 
Elect 


Patr 








383 VicToRiA. 


Societies, for the Meteorological Committee (ap- 
pointed by the Royal Society at the request of the 
Government to conduct Meteorological Observa- 
tions and Experiments), has been expended; 
together with a List of the Salaried Officers em- 
ployed under the Committee, with the Salary each 
receives. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be pre- 
sented to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously 
pleased to give directions, that there be laid before 
this House, a Return of Visits of Inspection paid 
by the Statutory Inspectors of the Board of Super- 
vision to each Parish in Scotland in each several 
year from 1858 to 1869, inclusive, giving Dates of 
such Visits and Names of Inspectors. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Poor Law 
(Scotland. ) 


Colonies. Mr. Monsell —— by Her Majesty’s Com- 


mand,—Copy of further Correspondence respecting 
a proposed Conference of Colonial Representatives 
in London (in continuation of Paper presented 
February 1870). 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Army Depart- 
ments. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Ma- 

jesty’s Command,— Copy of Reports of a Com- 
mittee appointed to inquire into the Arrangements 
in force for the conduct of Business in the Army 
Departments, i870. 
Military Edue Accounts of the Systems of Military Education 
cation. in France, Prussia, Austria, Bavaria, and the 
United States, rendered to the Royal Commission 
on Military Education. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Norwich 


en Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- 


jesty’s Command,—Copy of Minutes of Evidence 
taken- before the Commissioners appointed to in- 
quire into the existence of Corrupt Practices at 
the last Election for Members to serve in Parlia- 
ment for the City of Norwich. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 
PatrioticFund. Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- 
tions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of a Treasury 
Minute, dated 2nd March 1870, requesting the 
Exchequer and Audit Department to audit the 
Accounts of the Patriotic Fund. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Acknowledg- 
ments of Deeds 
by Married 
Women. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Acknow- 
ledgments of Deeds by Married Women, which 
was presented upon the 17th day of February 
No. 103. last, be printed. 


Army Reserve. Ordered, That the Return relative to Army 
No. 104. Reserve, which was presented upon the 7th day 
of this instant March, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Excise 
Licences, which was presented upon the 9th day 
No. 105. of this instant March, be printed. 


Excise 
Licences. 


Outragesand Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 

neces a Copy of the Returns furnished by the County 

(lreland.) Inspector of each County in Jre/and to the going 

J ah of Assize of all Outrages and Offences 

committed between the last Summer and the pre- 

sent Assizes, with the exception of the Counties 
comprised in the North East Circuit. 

— and = Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 

Lunatics, to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 


VoL. 125. 


10¢h—11th March. 





77 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return from each County, Riding, 
Division, or Liberty of a County, or City, or Bo- 
rough having its own Quarter Session in England 
and Wales, of the Number and N ationality of 
Irremovable Criminal and Vagrant Lunatics on 
the 31st day of December last, whose Maintenance 
is a Charge on the County Rate; showing, also, 
the Population of each County or Place, and the 
Amount paid from the County Rate for Mainte- 
nance for the year ending the 31st day of Decem- 
ber 1869, in following Form : 








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g - Nationality. = = 5 = 
= a, % BS w 
he sO 4 = ” S355 
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o- os © . a S o 
&gt; B ss | §¢S S$.) sass 
5 | 32 s8 | 338 5S | S3e5 
38 s F 3 °3 o's re) 333. 
a ¢| 22 | 2 |e) 8 | 2se8 
$s | &amp;¢ ; 5 3 23 }|&amp;\|z2s/e33 
ry =53 ot a ; bo = QQ&lt;= i) g 33 
ae | Be leis8ieis] = S= 1/2/38) 33s 
2 aa | 3/8/18 /28 &gt;5 2-3 |3/88 | gee 
~All e Sia/i;sia}] a = Die &lt; 















































Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Coinage. 
a Copy of Correspondence relating to the Establish- 
ment of an International Coinage. 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


The Order of the cay being read, for resuming Irish Land 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 3ill 
upon the 7th day of this instant March, was pro- 
posed to be made to the Question, That the /rish 
Land Bill be now read a second time; and which 
Amendment was, to leave out the word “ now,” 
and, at the end of the Question, to add the words 
*‘ upon this day six months; ” 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the word “ now ” stand part of the Question :— 
The House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 


Friday, 11th March, 1870: 


Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Coinage Bill, 
into a Committee on the Coinage Bill; and, after 
some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the 
Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Com- 
mittee had gone through the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 


The Income Tax Assessment and Inland Re- Income Tax 
venue Law Amendment Bill was, according to Assessment 
Order, read a second time; and committed to PY an wo 
Committee of the whole House, for this day. Amendment 
Bill. 

The Order of the day being read, for the Second Friendly 
Reading of the Friendly Societies Bill; Societies Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second National Debt 
Reading of the National Debt (Consolidation and (Consolidation 
Dividends) Bill ; and Dividends) 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 

L3 The 
































78 


Merchant The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
Shipping Code cond Reading of the Merchant Shipping Code 
Bill. Bill; " 

. Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Thursday next. 
Savings Banks The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
Bill. cond Reading of the Savings Banks Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Merchant The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
Shipping, &amp;e. cond Reading of the Merchant Shipping, &amp;c. Acts 
Bill, ” Repeal Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Board of Trade Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Board of Trade 
Bill. 


Stamp Duty The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
on Leases Bill. mittee on the Stamp Duty on Leases Bill ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon ‘Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Judges Jurisdiction Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 


next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Judges Juris- 
diction Bill 
[Lords.] 


Dissolved Dis» The House, according to Order, proceeded to 


tricts and = take into consideration the Amendments made by 
Unions Bil. the Lords to the Dissolved Districts and Unions 
Bill; and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 
——_, The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
Acknowledg- ©0nd Reading of the Married Women’s Acknowledg- 
ments Bill. ments Bill; 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


Registration 


of Voters Bill. The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 


cond Reading of the Registration of Voters Bill: 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 
Adulteration —§ The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
fBoodor = =the adj d Debate ‘on the Questi sed 
Drink Act jjourned Debate on the Question propose 
(1860) Amend. upon the 9th day of this instant March, That the 
ment Bill. = Adulteration of Food or Drink Act (1860) Amend- 
ment Bill be now read a second time ; 
Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till this day. 


a Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 

annuation, to provide for Superannuation Allowances to 
Medical Officers of Poor Law Unions in England 
and Wales: And that Mr. Brady, Sir Henry 
Houre, Mr. Brodrick, and Mr. Clay do prepare, 
and bring it in. 

a, Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed 


(New Refresh. to consider Plans for New Refreshment and 
ment Rooms.) Dining Rooms for both Houses of Parliament. 


Rugby School 


(Storetes.) Ordered, That the Petition of Assistant Masters 


of Rugby School, which was presented upon the 

8th day of this instant March, relative to the 

Scheme for the Government of Rugby School, be 

printed. 

a. per. Mr. Brady presented a Bill to provide for Su- 

annuation Bill. perannuation Allowances to Medical Officers of 
Bill 70. _ Law Unions in Englund and Wales: And 


10¢h—11th March. 








1870. 


the same was read the first time ; and ordered to 
be read a second time upon Wednesday the 8th 
day of June next; and to be printed. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon 
Wednesday the 30th day of this instant March, 
the Clerical Disabilities Bill was read, and dis- 
charged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 25th day of May next. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon 
Wednesday the Ist day of June next, the Repre- 
sentation of the People Acts Amendment Bill was 
read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 15th day of June next. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after One of the 
clock on Friday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 


Friday, 11th March, 1870. 
PRAYERS. 
7 HE Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Belfast Consumers’ Gas 
Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 25th day of this instant March. 








The Littlehampton Water Bill was read the first 
time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Chester Gas Bill was read the first time. 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Ordered, That the Resolutions which, upon the 
Ist day of this instant March, were reported from 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in re- 
lation to the Great Northern and Western (of 
Ireland) Railway (Running Powers) &amp;c. Bill, and 
the Great Northern and Western (of J/reland) 
Railway ( Westport Quay Line) Bill, together with 
the said Bills and Reports of the Examiners, with 
respect to non-compliance with Standing Urder 71, 
be referred back to the Select Committee on 
Standing Orders. 

Ordervd, That the Petitions of the Great North- 
ern and Western (of /relund) Railway Company, 
praying for dispensation with Standing Order 71, 
in the case of the said Bills deposited on the 9th 
day of this instant March in the Private Bill 
Office, be referred to the said Committee. 

Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the said 
Committee, That they have power to inquire into 
the allegations contained in such Petitions, and to 
report to the House whether the special cireum- 
stances therein stated are such as to render it just 
and expedient that the Standing Orders should 
be dispensed with. 


Several Public Petitions were a agg and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Printing 
(Edinburgh), which was presented upon the 10th 
day of February last, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Paper reiative to Coinage, 
which was presented upon the 10th day of this 
instant March, be printed. be 

r, 


Clerical Dig. 
abilities Bil, 


Representa. 
tion of the 
People Acts 
Amendment 
Bill. 


Belfast Con. 
sumers’ Gas 
Bill. 


Littlehampton 
Water Bill 
[Lords.]} 


Chester Gas 
Bull | Lords.] 


Great Northern 
and Western 
(of Ireland) 
Railway (Run- 
ning Powers) 
&amp;c. Bill, and 
Great Northern 
and Western 
(of Ireland) 
Railway 
(Westport 
Quay Line) 
Bill. 


Public 
Petitions. 
Vide Seventh 
Report, 
Printing 
(Edinburgh.) 
No. 107. 


Coinage. 
No. 106. 









Navy | 
No. 


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wall, 
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33 VicToRIA. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, 
dated the 3rd day of this instant March, for Re- 
turns relative to East India Mails. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 26th day of July 
in the last Session of Parliament, for a Copy of 
the International Telegraphic Convention con- 
cluded at Puris on the 17th day of May 1865, and 
of the Convention in modification of the same, 
dated, Vienna 21st July 1868. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return showing the Issues of certain Articles 
from Deptford Yard during the year 1869, for the 
use of the Fleet and for _tooes at other Depots; 
the Stocks in Store at Deptford on the 1st day of 
January 1870, and the time they will last accord- 
ing to the Issues in 1869. 
r. Baxter accordingly presented the said Return. 
Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Bast India 
Mails. 


’ International 
Telegraph 
Convention. 


Navy (Stores.) 
No. 108. 


West Hartlee © Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
pool Extension one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
monary "in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Petition for additional 
Provision in the West //artlepool Extension and 
Improvement Bill. 
Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


London, Black- Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
wall, and Mill- one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
wall Extension . . ° - 
Railway Bill, 12 respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Petition for additional 
Provision in the London, Bluckhwall, and Milliall 
Extension Railway Bill. 
Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 


Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Teign Valley 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
Railway Bill. 


one ot the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Tetgn Valley Railway Bill, 
referred on the First Reading thereof, Standing 
Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Lord Henley reported the King’s Lynn Gas Bill, 
with Amendments. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


King’s Lynn 
Gas Bill, 


Lord Henley reported from the Committee on 
Group C. of Private Bills; That they had pro- 
ceeded to examine the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the King’s Lynn Consumers’ Gas Bill, 
but that the parties promoting the said Bill had 
stated to the Committee that it was not their in- 
tention to proceed with the same. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
an Account of the Quantity of Sugar annually 
consumed in the United Kingdom, with the Aver- 
age Rate and Aggregate Amount of Duty collec- 
ted thereon; also, the Average Price, inclusive 
and exclusive of the Duty, and the Average 
Quantity consumed by each Individual of the 
Population, from 1862 to 1869, inclusive (in con- 
tinuation of a Paper dated 7th May 1862, printed 
upon page 307 of the Report from the Select 
Committee on Sugar Duties, 1862): — Similar 
Account with regard to Tea: —— Similar Account 
with regard to Coffee: ——And, Similar Account 
with regard to Currants. 


King’s Lynn 
Consumers’ 


Gas Bill. 


Sugar, &amp;e, 


~ lini. The Order for reading a second time, upon 
‘anuation 


Bi, ednesday the 8th day of June next, the Medical 
VoL. 125. 


1tth March. 





79 


Officers Superannuation Bill was read, and dis- 
charged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 22nd day of June next. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, spirits. 
Returns showing the Number of Gallons of Proof 
Spirits distilled in England, Scotland, Ireland, and 
the United Kingdom; the Gallons delivered, Duty 

aid, from Distillers’ Stocks, and the Gallons put 

into Bond, in the year ended the 31st day of Be- 
cember 1869:—The Number of Gallons of Proof 
British Spirits on which Duty was paid in each of 
the Three Kingdoms, and in the United Kingdom, 
with the Rate per Gallon and the Amount of Duty ; 
also, the Total Number of Gallons and Duty in 
the United Kingdom :——The Number of Gallons 
of Proof British Spirits consumed in each of 
the Three Kingdoms, and in the United King- 
dom, and the Net Amount of Duty retained 
thereon: —-The Number of Gallons of Proof 
British Spirits removed, Duty free and Duty paid 
respectively, from each part of the United King- 
dom to each of the other parts: —-The Number 
of Gallons of Proof Spirits permitted from Dis- 
tillers’ Stocks and Duty-free Woschdnies in each 
of the Three Kingdoms, and in the United King- 
dom, to Customs’ Warehouses for Exportation, 
Ships’ Stores, &amp;c., and the Amount of Drawback 
or Allowance paid thereon:——The Number of 
Proof Gallons of Spirits in bonded Stores in each 
of the Three Kingdoms, and in the United King- 
dom, on the 3lst day of December 1869: The 
Number of Gallons, at Proof strength, of Foreign 
and Colonial Spirits respectively, received into 
Rectifiers’ Stocks for Rectification, and the Total 
Number of Gallons of Proof Aritish Brandy per- 
mitted out of Rectifiers’ Stocks in each of the 
Three Kingdoms, and in the United Kingdom, in 
the year ended the 3lst day of December 1869: 
—— The Number of Proof Gallons of British Com- 
pounded Spirits permitted from Rectifiers’ Stocks, 
in each of the Three K'ngdoms, and in the United 
Kingdom, to Customs’ Warehouses for Exportation, 
Ships’ Stores, or Home Consumption, per Act 28 
and 29 Vic. c. 98, and the Amount of Drawback 
or Allowance paid thereon: ——And, the Total 
Number of Gallons of Methylic Alcohol sold by the 
Excise, and the Total Number of Gallons of Methy- 
lated Spirits sent out by Persons licensed to sell 
the same, under the Act 18 and 19 Vie. c. 38, in 
each of the Three Kingdoms, and in the United 
Kingdom, with the Amount of Drawback or Allow- 
ance paid thereon, for the year ended the 31st day 
of December 1869 (in continuation of Parliament- 
ary Paper, No. 144, of Session 1868 -9). 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Navy 

a Return of the Quantities of the following Arti- (Victualling 
cles remaining in Store in Her Majesty’s Victual- ¥4?4-) 
ling Yards at Deptford, Gosport, and Plymouth :— 

Essence of Beef ; 

Pickles in Quarts ; 

White Wines; 

Saloon Candles for Transports ; 

Foot-pieces for Stockings ; 

Blue Cloth, No. 2; 

Flushing Jackets ; 

Comforters ; 

Striped Shirting ; and 

Toweiling ;— 
The Return to specify the Value of each Article ; 
the Date of the last Contract under which any of 
it was received; the Quantity of each Article 
issued annually in each of the last Three years, 
and on the average of Three years, Five years, and 
Seven years; the Length of Time each Article 
would last on each of these Averages; and, in 
respect of each Article, whether it is issued for the 
General Service of the Navy, or for Troop, Medi- 
cal, or other Service. 

L 4 Ordered, 





















































































80 11th—19th March. 1870. 


Pauperismand Ordered, That there be laid before this House, |amended in the Committee ; and Amendments 

— » &amp;e- , Returns of the Area and Population (1861) of the | were made to the Bill. 

( N meg several Unions and Parishes in the Metropolis ; Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
0. 109, and also, as regards each Union and Parish, the | upon Monday next. 

: ism (Ind d -door), th , . 
ty tt panes beg dag vee pe rg ad The House, according to Order, resolved itself Income Tay Cor] 
of the Union or Parish, the Annual Rateable | to @ Committee on the Income Tax Assessment and Inleed ws 
Value, the Rate in the £ for the Relief of the | 924 Inland Revenue Law Amendment Bill ; and, Revenue Lay 

Poor of the Union or Parish, the Net Amount | #fter some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed Amendmen, 


hy Bill. 
received from or contributed to the Metropolitan the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That the 


Common Poor Fund, the Actual Charge for Relief | Committee had gone through the Bill, and directed 
borne by each Union and Parish, and the Rate in| him to report the same, without Amendment. 
the £ of the same; also the Decrease or Increase | Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
in the Rate in the £ by Receipts from or Contri- | "P°™ Monday next. 

butions to the Metropolitan Common Poor Fund | 

for the Parochial years 1867-1868 and 1868-1869: 
Of the Expenses chargeable upon the Metro- 
politan Common Poor Fund under the Provisions 





| The Order of the day being read, for the Second Railway Con, 

| Reading of the Railway Construction Facilities fruction Rai 
| Act (1864) Amendment Bill ; (1864) Ame (Gr 
of Section 69 of “ The Metropolitan Poor Act, | ~— That the Bill be read a second time ment Bill, 

1867,” in respect of the Three Half-years ended at | "PO? riday next. 


: 
Lady-day 1868, Michaclmas 1868, and Lady-day| ‘The Order of the day being read, for the Second Married 
1869: And, of the Net Amounts contributed | Reading of the Married Women’s Acknowledg- Women's Ae. 
by Unions and Parishes to the Metropolitan Com-! ents Bill: knowledg. Ma 
mon Poor Fund, and the Net Amounts received) (jrdered. That the Bill be read a second time om tL 
by Unions and Parishes out of that Fund, in re- | : 


T é . 
spect of the Three Half-years ended at Lady day | aon Sana ae 
1868, Michaelmas 1868, and Lady-day 1869; and| The Order of the day being read, for the Second Registration 
of the aes 80 por wr» y oer Reading of the Registration of Voters Bill; of Voters Bil, 
respect of the tlall-year ended at Lady-day : | Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
R r. Goschen accordingly presented the said upon Tuesday next. 
eturns. R , : 
Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the| . The Order of the day being read, for resuming A dulteration Ne 
Table: and be printed. the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed of Food or Bi 
ee : upon the 9th day of this instant March, That (3900) pe 
Supply. The Order of the day being read, for the Com-| we cr acer Food | Drink F pow (1860) ment Bill. 
mittee of Supply ; | Amendment bill be now read a second time ; 
A Motion was made, and the Question was pro-| _ Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
posed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair: | till Wednesday next. 
—And the said Motion was, with leave of the 
House, withdrawn. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 








The Order, made upon the 10th day of Febru- ttailway 
ary last, That the Copy of Draft Certificate lodged Companies’ R 
at the Board of Trade by the Promoters of the —— W 
Dartmouth and Torbay Railway Company, and H 
Copy of Notice of Opposition of the South Devon 
Railway Company to the application of the Pro- 
moters for a Certificate authorising them to raise 
additional capital, do lie upon the Table, was read, 
and discharged. 


Irish Land The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
Bill. the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 7th day of this instant March, was pro- 
ver to be made to the Question, That the /rish 


and Bill be now read a second time; and which | ; . 
Amendment was, to leave out the word “ now” | Ordered, That the said Papers be returned to 


and, at the end of the Question, to add the words the Buard of Trade. 


“ upon this day six months x | Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bil] Petty Customs 

And the Question being again proposed, That to empower Magistrates and Town Councils of (Scotland) 
the word “ now” stand part of the Question:—The | Burchs in Srotland to abolish Petty Customs, and Aboliaee, 
House resumed the mt adjourned Debate. ao levy @ Rete ta Men thereef: And Ghat Bic. 

And the House having continued to sit till after | Bouverie and Mr. Kinnaird do prepare, and bring 
Twelve of the clock on Saturday morning; | it in. 

Saturday, 12th March, 1870: The Select Committee on Houses of Parliament Houses o 

, ; | (New Refreshment Rooms) was nominared of Lord aS a 
And the Question being put; John Manners, Mr. Bouverie, Colonel Wilson sent Rooms) 
The House divided. | Patten, Mr. Edwar.s, Mr. William Henry Smith, 
The Y eas to the Right; Colonel ¢rench, and Mr. Ayrton; with Power to 
The Noes to the Left. | sead for persons, papers, and records. 


Tellers for the Yeas, { Mr. Adam, _ \449.| Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 
| Captain Greville: J 
Tellers for the N | Mr. Bryan, lau | The Judge Advocate presented a Bill for punish- Mutioy Bill 
ellers for the Noes, 1 Colonel White : f ~**\ing Mutiny and Desertion, and for the better 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. Payment of the Army and their Quarters: And 
Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second | the same was read the first time ; and ordered to 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read a second be read a second time upon Monday next. 


time ; and committed to a Committee of the whole| , . ; 
House, for Monday the 2lst day of this instant | Che Judge Advocate presented a Bill for the Marine 


March. Regulation of Her Majesty’s Royal Marine Forces Mutiny Bill 
while on Shore: And the same was read the first 
Ways and The Order of the day being read, for the Com- | time; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Means. mittee of Ways and Means; | Monday next. 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday | And then the House, having continued to sit 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. till half an hour after One of the clock on 


. i j d till Mond 
Coinage Bil, The House, according to Order, proceeded to | ey Oe ee 


: . . : . ext. 
take into consideration the Coinage Bill, as| 5 


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SaMnrgqAnOoow 


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33 VicroriA,. 
Monday, 14th March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
V ISCOUNT E£nfeld reported from the Com- 
mittee on Group E of Private Bills; That 
in the case of the Northampton Corporation Mar- 
kets and Fairs Bill, they had examined the allega- 
tions contained in the Preamble of the Bill, and 
amended the same by stating that the existing 
Markets and Fairs at Northampton belong to the 
Corporation, and found the same, as amended, to 
be true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 
Ordered, That the Report &lt;lo lie upon the Table. 


Northampton 


Corporation 
Markets and 


Fairs Bill. 


Railway Bills 


Mr. Cross tg from the Committee on 
(Group 1.) 


Group 1 of Railway Bills; That, for the conve- 

nience of Parties, the Committee had adjourned to 

Wednesday next, at Twelve of the clock. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Mansfield Water Bill, 
originating in the Lords, and referred on the First 
Reading thereof, the Standing Orders not pre- 
viously inquired into, and which are applicable 
thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mansfield 
Water Bill 
[Lords] 


Newport (Isle 
of Wight) Gas 
Bill (Lords. ] 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report. from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Newport (Isle of Wight) 
Gas Bill, originating in the Lords, and referred on 
the First Reading thereof, the Standing Orders 
not previously inquired into, and which are appli- 
cable thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Runcorn, Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 

Weston, and one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 

Bil { Lord) That in the case of the Runcorn, Weston, and 

* Halton Water Bill, originating in the Lords, and 

referred on the First Reading thereof, no Stand- 

ing Orders, not previously inquired into, are 
applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Petition for additional 
Provision in the Buxton Gas Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Buxton Gas 
Bill 


Dublin, Wick- The Dublin, Wicklow, and Wexford Railway Bill 
low, and Wex- was read a second time; and committed. 


ford Railway 

Bill. 

Herefordshire The Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal 
and Glouces- Navigation Bill was read a second time; and 


tershire Canal 


Navigation committed. 
Bill. 


Metropolitan Ordered, That the Metropolitan Street Tram- 

Street Tram- ways Bill be read a second time upon Friday the 

ways Bill, 29th day of April next. 

Pimlico, Peck- The Pimlico, Peckham, and Greenwich Street 

am end Tramways ( Various Powers) Bill was read a second 
ich . . 

Street Tram. time; and committed. 

Ways (Various 

Powers) Bill. ; ’ 

Severn and The Severn and Wye Railway and Canal Bill 


Wye Railway Was read a second time ; and committed. 
and Canal Bill, 


Aberdareand Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence 
oe taken before the Committee on the Aberdare and 
(1869,) Aberaman Gas Bill, in the last Session of Parlia- 


ment, be referred to the Committee on the Aber- 
dare Gas Bill. 
Vou. 125. 





14th March. 8] 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Majesty’s Church 
Command,—Copy of the Nineteenth Report from =states. 
the Church Estates Commissioners, with an Ap- 
pendix, for the year preceding 1st March 1870. 
Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant to County 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,— Abstract 7t*s¥rers- 
of the Accounts of the several County Treasurers 
in England and Wales, for the year ending Mi- 
chaelmas 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Trinity Trinity Col- 
College (Dublin), which was presented upon the !ese (Dublin.) 
3rd day of this instant March, be printed. No. 110. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Sheffield Sheffield 
Waterworks, which was presented upon the 4th Waterworks. 
day of this instant March, be printed. No. 111. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to East India East India 
Mails, which was presented upon the 11th day of Mails. 
this instant March, be printed. No, 112. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Fable. Petitions. 
Vide Seventh 
Report. 
Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Militia 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Regiments. 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return showing the Training Establish-' 
ment of each Regiment of Militia in the United 
Kingdom; the Numbers present, absent, and 
wanting to complete, for the Training of 1869 (in 
continuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 265, of 
Session 1868-9). 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’: Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, savings 
Returns showing the Amount of Money paid in Banks. 
by the Savings Banks to the Commissioners for 
the Reduction of the National Debt in each year 
ending the 20th day of November since the 20th 
day of November 1844:——-The Amount of Money 
drawn from the Commissioners for the Reduction 
of the National Debt in each year ending the 20th 
day of November since the 20th day of November 
1844:——-The Amount and Nature of Investments 
made on account of the Savings Banks by the 
Commissioners for the Reduction of the National 
Debt in each year ending the 20th day of November 
since the 20th day of November 1844:——The 
Amount of Sales, and Nature of such Sales, made 
on account of the Savings Banks by the Com- 
missioners for the Reduction of the National Debt 
in each year ending the 20th day of November 
since the 20th day of November 1844: And, 
the Amount of the “ Separate Surplus Fund ” in 
the hands of the Commissioners for the Reduction 
of the National Debt at the 20th day of Novem- 
ber 1844 and at the 20th day of November in each 
year since that Date. 








Ordered, That Mr. Gilpin have leave of absence Leave of 
till Easter, on account of ill health. Absence. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Poor Law 
a Return showing the Area, Population, Pauper- (Ireland. ) 
ism, and Expenditure for the Relief of the Poor, © 
also a Comparative Statement of the Poor Rate 
under the present system and under Union Rating, 
for each Electoral Division of each Poor Law 
Union in Jreland, for the year ending the 29th 
day of os 1869 (in continuation of Parlia- 
mentary Paper, No. 136, of Session 1868-9, and 
in the same form). 





M Resolved, 









































Ship 
** Garibaldi.” 


Message from 
the Lords. 


Abbot’s Wood 


(Dean Forest) 


Enclosure 


Saint Alban's 
Gas Bill 
[Lords.} 


Merchant 


82 14¢4h—15th March. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of Correspondence between Her 
Majesty’s Government and Spanish Authorities 
relative to Seizure and Ill-treatment of Crew 
of British Vessel “ Garibaldi,” of Gibraltar, by 
Spunish Revenue Cutter “ La Viva,” on the 17th 
day of December 1867. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
to ascertain and commute Commonable and certain 
other Rights in the Abbot's Wood, in the Forest 
of Dean in Gloucestershire; to which the Lords 
desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
for dissolving the Saint Alban’s Gas and Water 
Company, and re-incorporating the Proprietors 
therein with others for more effectually supplying 
with Gas the Borough of Saint Alban and other 
adjoining Parishes and Places, and for other 
purposes; to which the Lords desire the concur- 
rence of this House. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 


Shipping Codea Copy of the Memorandum presented to the 


Orders of the 
Day. 


Captain Coote. 


Elementary 
Education 
Bill. 


Board of Trade on the subject of the Merchant 
Shipping Code Bill by the Associated Chambers 
of Commerce. 


Ordered, That the Orders of the Day be post- 
poned till after the Notice of Motion relative to 
the case of Captain Coote. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being put, 
That, in the opinion of this House, the conduct of 
the Government in the dismissal of Captain Coote 
from the Shrievalty of the County of Monaghan, 
and the appointment of his Successor has been 
unconstitutional, and calculated to impede the due 
performance of public duty ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Viscount Crichton, | 
Tellers for the Yeas, Citensh Meatty « 4 pls. 


Tellers for the Noes, = a }193. 


So it passed in the Negative. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Elementary Education Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a se- 
cond time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out a the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the words 
“this House is of opinion that no measure for the 
** Elementary Education of the People will afford a 
* satisfactory or permanent settlement which leaves 
* the question of Religious Instruction in Schools 
“supported by Public Funds and Rates to be de- 
** termined by local authorities,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 15th March, 1870 : 


Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till this 
day. 





1870. 


into the Committee of Supply. 
(In the Committee. ) 


1. Motion made, and Question proposed, That a 
Sum, not exceeding £. 218,003 Os. 7d, be granted 
to Her Majesty, to make good Excesses of Ex- 
penditure beyond the Grants for the following 
Civil Services, for the year ended on the 31st day 
of March 1869, viz. :— 


Crass I, 
British Embassy Houses, Paris and &lt;£. s. @. 
Madrid - - - - - = 821 6 4 
Rates for Government Property - - 38,802 17 38 

Crass II. 
Treasur - = = = © = 849 2 7 
Chief Secretary’s Offices _ - 23 5 8 
Commissioners of Works, England - 38,019 14 2 
Lunacy Commission, England = - - 15 11 4 
Printing and Stationery - - - 13,794 5 3 
Fishery Board - - - = = 1,94919 2 
Record Office, Ireland - - - 10 3 8 
Boundary Survey- - - - = 1551710 
Charitable Donations, &amp;e. - - - 614 6 6 


Cxass ITI. 
Police, Counties and Boroughs, Great 
Britain - - - = - «= 29,462 11 11 
Miscellaneous Legal Charges, England - 193 4 
County Prisons and Reformatories, &amp;c. 


Great Britain - - - - 6,040 15 9 
Convict Establishments in the Colonies- 6,745 19 —- 
County Prisons - - - - - 2,572 2 1 
Courts of Law and Justice, Scotland - 4,021 6 - 
Courts of Probateand Divorce -— - 698 - 3 
Land Registry Office - -  - - 91 - 
Prisons, Scotland - - - - - 421 6 2 
Constabulary of Ireland - = - 465012 1 
Dundrum Criminal Lunatic Asylum - 699 7 7 
Admiralty Court Registry - - - 658916 8 

Crass IV. 
Queen’s Colleges, Ireland - - - 308 10 5 
Universities, &amp;c., Scotland - - - 100 12 10 
University of London - - - = 45 8 
Public Education, Ireland - - = 9,682 10 4 
Queen’s University, Ireland - - - 28) 5 8 
National Gallery, Jreland - - - 21 3 2 


Crass V. 











Treasury Chest - - - - - 6,922 16 6 
Tonnage Bounties, and Liberated African 
Department - - = - - - 8216 7 4 
China, Japan, Siam, Services in - - 4,56810 4 
Ditto - ditto (1864-5, 1865-6, 

1866-7, 1867-8) - - - = 68,443 11 11 
Pitcairn’s Islanders (1866-7 ) - - 2411 8 
Crass VI. 

Superannuations and Retired Allowances 1,154 8 2 
Hospitals and Infirmaries, Jreland- —- 414 8 
Non-conforming Clergy - - - 6,409 10 11 
Crass VII. 

Temporary Commissions - - - 19,382 11 4 
Malta and Alexandria Telegraph - - 2,388 1 9 
Local Dues on Shipping - - 8,929 9 5 

Ditto - ditto (1867-8) - - - 11,76717 8 
Flax Cultivation - - : Oe 178 211 
Acceleration of Registration - - - 9,516 6 1 

£.218,003 - 7 





Whereupon Motion made, and Question put, 
That the Item of £.58,443 11s. 11d., for Services 
in China, Japan, and Siam, 1864-5, 1865-6, 1866-7, 
1867-8, be omitted from the proposed Vote : 

The Committee divided : 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ Hr a } 21. 


Mr. Glyn, 

Tellers for the N oes, {ay A = : } 47. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 
2. Resolved, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 19,286 
6s. 7d., be granted to Her Majesty, to make 
my Excesses of Expenditure beyond the Grants 
or the following Inland Revenue and ann ee 
et 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Supply. 











a_i &amp;. @o 2 om ben Oe 





Annuity Tax 
Abolition 
(Edinburgh 
and Montrose, 
&amp;c.) Act(1860) 
Amendment 
Bill. 


Coinage Bill. 


Income Tax 
Assessment 
and Inland 
Revenue Law 
Amendment 
Bill. 


War Office 
Bill. 


Ways and 
Means. 


Mutiny Bill. 


Marine Mutiny ~The Marine Mutiny Bill was, according to Order, 


Brokers (City Ordered, That leave be 


of London.) 


Frauds on the 
Paymaster 
General, &amp;c. 


- mittee of Ways and Means ; 





14¢4h—15 


Packet Services, for the year ended on the 31st 
day of March 1869, viz. :— 


33 Victoria. 


£. 8s d. 

Inland Revenue Department - - 17,728 16 8 
Post Office Packet Service - - - 1,557 911 
£.19,286 6 7 





Resolutions to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Annuity Tax Abolition (Edinbur 
and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 24th day of this instant March. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the Coinage Bill ; 

And a Motion being made, That the Bill be now 
read the third time ; 

Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command, acquainted the House, That 
Her Majesty, having been informed of the purport 
of the Bill, gives Her Consent, as far as Her Ma- 
jesty’s interest is concerned, that the House may 
do therein as they shall think fit. 

Then the Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Income Tax Assessment and Inland Re- 
venue Law Amendment Bill was, according to 
Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the War Office Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 


Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


The Mutiny Bill was, according to Order, read 
a second time ; and committed to a Committee of 
the whole House, for Monday next. 


read a second time; and committed to a Com- 
mittee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


iven to bring in a Bill 
to relieve the Brokers of the City of London from 
the supervision of the Court of the Mayor and 
Aldermen of the said City: And that Mr. William 
Fowler, Mr. Morley, Mr. Eykyn, and Mr. Bowring 
do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns showing the details of “ Frauds on the 
Paymaster General,” amounting to £. 1,071 9s. 6d., 
with an Explanation of those Frauds: And, of 
“« Expenses incurred in connection with the Installa- 
tion of the Prince of Wales at Saint Patrick’s 
Cathedral,” which appear in the Supplementary 
Estimates, Class VII. 





th March. 83 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on the Tramways 
Tramways Bill do consist of Nine Members. Bill. 

The Committee was accordingly nominated of 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre, Colonel Wilson Patten, Mr. 

Ayrton, Mr. Sclater- Booth, Mr. Dent, Mr. Cawley, 

r. Hibbert, Lord George Hamilton, and Mr. 

Loch; with Power to send for persons, papers, 

and records. 

Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 


Ordered, That Mr. Headlam and Mr. G'oldney Houses of 
be added to the Select Committee on the Houses (New Reftesh- 
of Parliament (New Refreshment Rooms). ment Rooms.) 
Mr. William Fowler presented a Bill to relieve Rrokers (City 
the Brokers of the City of Zondon from the super- 9 
vision of the Court of the Mayor and Aldermen Bill 71 
of the said City: And the same was read the first “" °" 
time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 


h|\ miners of Petitions for Private Bills; and be 


printed. 


Sir Francis Goldsmid reported from the General Rellwey and 
Committee on Railway and Canal Bills; That Cane! Bills 
they had made alterations in the Groups already Desert} 
formed, and had directed him to report the same No, 87 
to the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 


and be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after One of the clock on 
Tuesday morning, adjourned till this day. 








Tuesday, 15th March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


M R. Bouverie presented a Bill to empower Petty Customs 
Magistrates and Town Councils of Burghs yey, 

, : ition Bill. 
in Scotland to abolish Petty Customs, and to levy pin) a9 

a Rate in lieu thereof: And the same was read . 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second 


time upon Monday next; and to be printed. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Parlia- a 
mentary and Municipal Elections have leave to sit 4 umcpal 
this day till Five of the clock, during the sitting mittee. 


of the House. 


* * +. Leicester 
The House proceeded to take into consideration fo iatic 


the Leicester Lunatic Asylum Bill, as amended in Asylum Bill. 
the Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. a 


Liverpool 
Improvement 
(No. 2) Bill, 


Ordered, That the Liverpool Improvement (No. 
2) Bill be read a second time To-morrow. 


read, for the Se- Thames Navi- 


The Order of the day ae gation Bill, 


cond Reading of the Thames Navigation Bill ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “now,” and, 
at the end of the Question, adding the words 
“upon this day six months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“now ” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left, 

Mr. Goldney, 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ ir. Charles Reed: 
Mr. Locke, 

Tellers for the Noes,| Pulau Mihai: 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
M2 time: 


} 205. 
\ 42, 





VoL. 125. 


























































Abbot's Wood 
(Dean Forest) 


Enel Bil. “7 n 
no Ne ee miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


{Lords.] 


Saint Alban’s 


Gas Bill 
[Lords.] 


Public 
Petitions. 


Vide Votes 
and Eighth 
Report. 


County 
Treasurers. 


No, 113. 


Army (Cup- 
ping, &amp;c.) 


No. 114. 


Trinity Col- 
lege, Dublin. 


Statutes. 


British Cus- 
toms Tariff. 


West Indies. 


Divorce and 
Matrimonial 
Causes Court. 


84 


time :—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to a Select 
Committee of Ten Members, Five to be nominated 
by the Committee of Selection and Five by the 
House. 

Ordered, That al! Petitions presented durin 
the present Session against the Bill be referre 
to the Committee, and such of the Petitioners as 
pray to be heard by themselves, their Counsel, or 
agents, be heard upon their Petitions if they think 
fit; and Counsel heard in favour of the Bill 
against the said Petitions. 

Ordered, That the Committee have Power to 
send for persons, papers, and records. 


The Abbot’s Wood (Dean Forest) Enclosure Bill 
was read the first time; and referred to the Exa- 


The Saint Alban’s Gas Bill was read the first 
time ; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions 
for Private Bills. 


15th March. 


1870. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, pursuant to the Court of 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of Act ——. a.) 
of Sederunt anent Probation and Appeals from ‘ ? 
Inferior Courts to the Court of Session ( Scotland). 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Callander and 
to authorise the abandonment of a portion of the Oban Railway 
Callander and Oban Railway ; to extend the time Bil! [Lords] 
for the completion of another portion thereof, and 
for other purposes ; to which the Lords desire the 
concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Yeadon Water 
for dissolving the Yeadon Waterworks Company, ®!!! [Cords.] 
Limited, and re-incorporating the Proprietors 
therein with others, for more effectually supplying 
with Water the Township of Yeadon and certain 
parts of the Township of Rawden, both in the 
Parish of Guiseley, in the West Riding of the 
County of York, and for other purposes; to which 





Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

A Public Petition was also presented, and read ; 
and referred to a Select Committee. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to County 
Treasurers, which was presented upon the 14th day 
of this instant March, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Army 
(Cupping, &amp;c.), which was presented upon the 5th 
day of August, in the last Session of Parliament, 


be printed. 


The following Paper was laid upon the Table 
by the Clerk of the Siven,-theuan to an Order, 
dated the 7th day of this instant March, for a Re- 
turn relative to I’rinity College, Dublin. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, 
dated the 10th day of August, in the last Session 
of Parliament, for a Copy of Papers relating to 
the proposed new Edition of the Statutes now in 
force. 

Return to an Order, tated the 11th day of 
February last, for Returns relative to British 
Customs Tariff. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the 
directions of several Acts of Parliament,—Return 
of the Amounts paid out of the Consolidated Fund 
during the years ended 31st December 1868 and 
1869, for Ecclesiastical purposes in the West Indies, 
showing the Appropriation thereof to different 
Islands, and persons, with their respective Offices. 

Return of all Rules and Regulations concern- 
ing the Practice and Procedure of fixing or re- 
gulating Fees, made by the Court for Diewes 
and Matrimonial Causes, together with the Return 
of all Fees and Moneys levied in the year ending 
31st December 1869, on account of the Fee Fund 
of the Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes, 
and of any other Fund under the authority of the 
Act 20 &amp; 21 Vie. c. 85, ss. 67 and 68: Also, a 
Return of the Annual Salaries of the Judge Ordi- 
nary and of all Persons holding Offices in the said 
Court, with all the Incidental Expenses of the said 
Court, whether the said Salaries and Incidental 
Expenses aforesaid be defrayed out of Fees or out 
of any other Moneys: ——Also, a Return of all 
Superannuations, Pensions, Annuities, Retiring 
Ailowances and Compensations made payable 
under the Act, stating the Gross Amount and the 
Amount in detail of such Charges. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 











the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented rmigration 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased (Scotland.) 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return showing the Amount of Money 
advanced since the year 1850 by the Public Loan 
Commissioners to Landlords in Scotland to facili- 
tate Emigration from certain distressed Districts 
in that Country. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Contagious 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Piseases | 
to give directions, that there be laid before this “4™™ oo 
House, Returns of the Total Number of Farms and 
other Places infected with Foot and Mouth Dis- 
ease, Pleuro-pneumonia, Sheep-scab, and other 
Diseases which have been reported to the Veteri- 
nary Department of the Privy Council Office from 
the passing of the Contagious Diseases (Animals) 

Act, 1869, to the 5th day of March 1870, for each 
County in Great Britain: And, of the Num- 
ber of Cases of Pleuro-pneumonia so reported. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as . 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Mr, Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from chester Gas 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Bill [Zords.] 
That in the case of the Chester Gas Bill, originating 
in the Lords, and referred on the First Reading 
thereof, no Standing Orders not previously in- 
quired into are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Ordered, That Mr. Onslow have leave of absence Leave of 
for a fortnight, on account of ill health. Absence. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill city ofLondon 
to provide for the better Arrangement of Parishes (Parishes, &amp;¢.) 
within the ancient Walls of the City of London, 
and for the better Management of the Parochial 
Charities and Trust Funds: And that Mr. Andrew 
Johnston, Viscount Sandon, Mr. William Henry 
Smith, and Mr. Charles Dalrymple do prepare, and 
bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Game Laws 


for the Abolition of the Game Laws: And that Abolition. 
Mr. Taylor, Mr. Jacob Bright, Mr. White, Mr. 
M‘Combie, and Mr. Dickinson do prepare, and 
bring it in, 

Resolved, 





The Queen v. 
Price. 


Houses of 
Parliament 


(Decay of 
Stone.) 


Houses of 
Parliament 
(Architect. ) 


Prisons and 
Prison Minis- 
ters’ Acts. 


Bakehouses 
Bill, 


Sunday 
Trading Bill 
[Lords. | 


Life Assurance 
Companies 
Bill. 


Judges’ Juris- 
diction Bill 
(Lords.] 


Women’s Ac. 
knowledg- 
ments Bill, 


Registration 
of Voters Bill. 


Elementary 
tion Bill. 








$3 Vicrorta. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of the Transcript made from the 
Shorthand Writer’s Notes of the Observations of 
the Judges in the case of the Queen v. Price. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of all Reports received at the Office of 
Works from Chemists or Architects on the Results 
of the Experiments made for preventing Decay 
in the Stone of the Houses of Parliament (in con- 
tinuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 487, of 
Session 1867-8). 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of Correspondence between the First Com- 
missioner of Works and Mr. Edward Barry, during 
the present year, respecting his Duties as Architect 
of the New Palace of Westminster. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Prisons 
and Prison Ministers’ Acts do consist of Nineteen 
Members. 

The Committee was accordingly nominated of 
Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen, Sir John Pakington, 
Mr. O’ Reilly, Mr. Walpole, Viscount Enjield, Mr. 
Robert Fowler, Mr. Downing, Mr. John Talbot, 
Sir John Trelawny, Mr. Dimsdale, Mr. Matthews, 
Mr. Arthur Guest, Lord Pelham, Mr. Hutton, 
Mr. Synan, Mr. Holt, Lord Henley, Mr. Dalrymple, 
and Mr. Maguire; with Power to send for persons, 
papers, and records. 

Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Bakehouses Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Sunday Trading Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 29th day of this instant March. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Life Assurance Companies Lill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
the 13th day of April next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Judges’ Jurisdiction Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Married Women’s Acknowledg- 
ments Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 12th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Registration of Voters Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 14th day of this instant March, was pro- 
posed to be made to the Question, That the Ele- 
mentary Education Bill be now read a second 
time; and which Amendment was, to leave out 
trom the word “ That” to the end of the Question, 
in order to add the words “ this House is of opinion 
“that no measure for the Elementary Education 

VoL. 125. 


15th—16th March. 








85 


* of the People will afford a satisfactory or per- 
* manent settlement which leaves the question of 
* Religious Instruction in Schools supported by 
** Public Funds and Rates to be determined by 
** Local Authorities,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be lest out stand part of 
the Question:—The House resumed the said ad- 
journed Debate. 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning ; 


Wednesday, 16th March, 1870: 


Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Friday next. 


Mr. Stansfeld reported from the Committee of Supply. 


Supply, several Resolutions; which were read, as 
follow : 


be granted to Her Majesty, to make good Ex- 
cesses of Expenditure beyond the Grants for the 
following Civil Services, for the year ended on the 
31st day of March 1869, viz. :— 


Cuass I. 
British Embassy Houses, Paris and &amp;. &amp; @. 

Madrid - - - - = = 821 6 4 
Rates for Government Property - - 3,802 17 3 

Crass IT. 
Tresury - - -&lt; 2« © © €@ 37 
Chief Secretary Offices - - - = 23 5 3 
Commissioners of Works, England - 3,019 14 2 
Lunacy Commission, England - 1511 4 
Printing and Stationer - - «= 13,794 5 3 
Fishery Board - - - - = 1,94919 2 
Record Office, Ireland - - - - 10 3 8 
Boundary Survey - - = = = 15517 10 
Charitable Donations, &amp;e. - - - £614 6 6 
Crass ITI. 
Police, Counties and Boroughs, Great 

Britain - - - - «= «© 29,462 11 11 
Miscellaneous Legal Charges, England - 193 4 = 
County Prisons and Reformatories, &amp;c., 

Great Britain - - - - - 6,040 15 9 
Convict Establishments in the Colonies - 6,745 19 - 
County Prisons - - - - - 2,672 2 1 
Courts of Law and Justice, Scotland - 4,021 6 - 
Courts of Probate and Divorce - - 698 - 3 
Land Registry Office - - - - 9 1 - 
Prisons, Scotland - - - - - 421 6 2 
Constabulary of Ireland - - - 4,65012 1 
Dundrum Criminal Lunatic Asylum - 699 7 7 
Admiralty Court Registry - - - 658916 8 

Cuass IV. 
Queen’s Colleges, Ireland - - - 80810 5 
Universities, &amp;c., Scotland - - + 100 12 10 
University of London - - - - 45 8 
Public Education, Zreland - - - 9,632 10 4 
Queen’s University, Ireland - - - 281 5 8 
National Gallery, Zreland - - ~ 21 3 2 
Crass V. 
Treasury Chest - - - = - 692216 6 
Tonnage Bounties, and Liberated African 

Department - - - - - 38216 7 4 
China, Japan, Siam, Servicesin - - 4,568 10 4 

Ditto - ditto (1864-5, 1865-6, 

1866-7, 1867-8) - - - = 58,443 11 11 
Pitcairn’s Islanders (1866-7) a 2411 8 
Cuass VI. 

Superannuations and Retired Allowances 1,154 8 2 

Hospitals and Infirmaries, Zreland- = - 414 8 

Non-conforming Clergy- - - - 6,409 1011 
Crass VII. 

Temporary Commissions . - = - - 19,882 11 4 

Malta and Alexandria Telegraph - - 2388 1 9 

T.ocal Dues on Shipping - - - 3,929 9 56 

Ditto - ditto (1867-8) - - 11,76717 8 
Flax Cultivation - - - - - 178 211 
Acceleration of Registration - - - 9516 6 1 





£.218,003 - 7 





be granted to Her Majesty, to make good Ex- 








1. That 2a Sum, not exceeding £. 218,003. Os. 7 d., Civil Services. 


2. That a Sum, not exceeding £.19,286. 6s. 7d., Inland 


cesses of Expenditure beyond the Grants for the Post 
M3 following Packet Service. 


Parliamentary 
and Municipal Writers’ Notes of the Judgments delivered by the | 


Elections, 
No. 115, 


Standing 
Orders 


Enniskillen 

Borough Im- 

~ oe 
ill. 


Kingsbrid 
Railway Bi 
[Lords] 


Greenwich 
Hospital. 


86 


following Inland Revenue and Post Office Packet 
Services, for the year ended on the 31st day of 
March 1869, viz. :— 

£ «d. 
tment ~  « 17,728 16 8 
rvice - - - 1,557 911 


£.19,286 6 7 


Inland Revenue De 
Post Office Packet 











The said Resolutions, being read a second time, | 


were agreed to. | 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into the Committee of Ways and Means. 


(In the Committee. ) 


1. Resolved, That, towards making good the 
Supply granted to Her Majesty for the Service of 
the years ending the 31st day of March 1869, 1870, 
and preceding years, the Sum of £. 564,191 7 s. 2d. 
be granted, out of the Consolidated Fund of the 
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. 

2. Resolved, That, towards making good the | 
Supply granted to Her Majesty for the Service of 
the year ending the 31st day of March 1871, the 
Sum of £. 9,000,000 be granted, out of the Con- 
solidated Fund of the United Kingdom of Great 
Britain and Ireland. 

Resolutions to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That the “Copies of the Shorthand | 


Judges selected in pursuance of the Parliamentary 
Elections Act, 1868, for the Trial of Election 


15th—16th March. 





Petitions,” which were presented in the last Session | 
of Parliament, be referred to the Select Com-| 
mittee on Parliamentary and Municipal Elec- 
tions. 

Ordered, That the Select Committee have Power | 
to report their Observations to the House. 

The Marquis of Hartington reported from the | 
said Committee; That they had considered the | 
matters to them referred, and directed him to make | 
a Report thereof to the House, together with an | 
Appendix. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Colonel Wilson Patten reported from the Select 
Committee on Standing Orders, several Resolu- 
tions; which were read, as follow: 

1. That in the case of the Enniskillen Borough 
Improvement Bill, Petition of Grand Jury of the 
County of Fermanagh, for dispensing with Stand- 
ing Order 127 in the case of their Petition against 
the Bill, the said Standing Order ought to be dis- 
pensed with. 

2. That in the case of the Kingsbridge Railway 
Bill, the Standing Orders ought to be dispensed 
with; that the Parties be permitted to proceed 
with their Bill. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


Mr. Childers presented, pursuant to the direc- 
tions of an Act of Parliament,—Accounts of the 
Receipt and Expenditure of the Income derived 
from the Lands and Property held for the benefit 
of Greenwich Hospital, with Report of the Con- 





1870. 


troller and Auditor General thereon, during the 
year ended 31st March 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Account do lie upon the 
Table. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after Twelve of the clock 
on Wednesday morning, adjourned till this 
day. 








Wednesday, 16th March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
M R. Taylor presented a Bill for the Abolition Game Lay, 
of the Game Laws: And the same was read Abolition By 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second _ Bill 73, 
time upon Wednesday the 25th day of May next; 
and to be printed. 





The House proceeded to take into consideration Broughty 
the Broughty Ferry Police Commissioners Bill, as Ferry Polic 
amended in the, Committee. Commissioner 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Liverpool In. 
Reading of the Liverpool Improvement (No. 2), Prpvemens 
&amp;e. Bill: Cho 2), de 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Callander and Oban Railway Bill was read Callander ai 
the first time. any 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa-~— (ania 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Yeadon Water Bill was read the first time. Yeadon Wate 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the E:xa- Bill [Lord] 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Order, That the Sheffield Water Bill be re- Sheffield 
ferred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private Water Bil 
Bills, was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence Edinburgh 
taken before the Committees on the Edinbur eaves 
and Glasgow Railway (Extensions) Bill, and _ the tensions) Bil, 
Caledonian Railway (Glasgow Harbour) Bill, in &amp;. (186+.) 
Session 1864, be referred to the Committees on 
the Clyde Navigation Bill and the North British 


Railway (General Powers) Bill. 


Several Public Petitions were age and Public 


Petitions. 


—— 


read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 
Vide Eighth 
Report. 

Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, reek oO 
dated the 14th day of this instant March, for Geral, &amp; 
Returns relative to Frauds on the Paymaster 
General, &amp;c. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the a 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of a*“°™ 
Treasury Minute, dated 4th March 1870, grant- 
ing a Special Pension to Mr. C. Richards, Comp- 
troller of the Victualling Department, Admiralty. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 

The following Paper was laid upon the Table by Admiralty 
the Clerk of the °c ete to an Order, —_ 
dated the 8th day of this instant March, for Re- 
turns relative to the Admiralty Court. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Trinity biog F&lt; 
College (Dublin), which was presented upon the No 110. 
15th day of this instant March, be printed. : 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the British wernt 
Customs Tariff, which was presented upon the 15th qgrift 


day of this instant March, be printed. No. 117. 
ed, 





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Greenwich 
Hospital. 


Laws 
einen 
Bill. 





33 Vicroria. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to Greenwich 
Hospital, which was presented upon the 15th day 
No. 118. of this instant March, be printed. 





The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Game Laws Amendment Bill ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the Bill be now read a second time :— 
And the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Ballot Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left 


Tellers for the Yeas, 


Ballot Bill. 


Mr. Newdegate, 
Mr. enian 116. 
{ Mr. Leatham, 
Tellers for the Noes,) yy. Hardcastle : J 226. 
So it passed in the Negative. 
And the Question being again proposed, That 
the Bill be now read a second time; 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That this House do now adjourn ; 
The House divided. 
The Yeas to the Right ; 
The Noes to the Lef 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ a \ 110. 
Tellers for the Noes,{ A yee on ? } 220. 


So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the Bill be now read a second time :—And a De- 
bate arising thereupon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till Tues- 
day the 3rd day of May next. 


Anmity Tax § The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
) the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 2nd day of this instant March, That 
the Annuity Tax (Edinburgh) Bill be now read a 
second time ; 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Game Laws 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
= 


cond Reading of the Game Laws ( Scotland) Bill ; 
Ordered, T hat the Bill be read a second time 
— Wednesday the 30th day of this instant 


arch. 


reer ha The Dublin Collector General of Rates Fran- 

Rin chise Bill was, according to Order, read a second 

Franchise Bil], time; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
ouse, for To-morrow. 


tilteration The Order of the day being read, for resumin 
Dak ae the adjourned Debate on the Question propo 


(Amend upon the 9th day of this instant March, That the 
Dent Adulteration of Food or Drink Act (1860) Amend- 
ment Bill be now read a second time ; 
Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday the 4th day of May next. 


“wy. The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 


mittee of Supply ; 
Resolved, hat this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 


Bi” .. Lhe Order of the day being read, for the Second 
a gr the Registration of Voters Bill ; 
OL. 125, 





16th March. 


87 


And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words ‘a Select Committee be appointed to in- 
** quire into the Laws affecting the Registration of 
“ Parliamentary Voters in Counties in England 
* and Wales,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till To- 
morrow. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of Ways and 
Ways and Means, several Resolutions; which Means. 
were read, as follow: 

1. That, towards making good the Supply Consolidated 
granted to Her Majesty, for the Service of the Fund. 
years ending the 3lst day of March 1869, 1870, 
and preceding years, the Sum of £. 564,191 7 s. 2d. 
be granted, out of the Consolidated Fund of the 
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. 

2. That, towards making good the Supply 
granted to Her Majesty, for the Service of the 
year ending the 31st day of March 1871, the Sum 
of £. 9,000,000 be granted, out of the Consolidated 
Fund of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and 
Ireland. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 

Ordered, That a Bill be brought in upon the 
said Resolutions: And that r. Dodson, Mr. 
Stansfeld, and Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer 
do prepare, and bring it in. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com-~ Ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means; Means. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Viscount Enfield reported from the Committee Private Bills 
on Group E of Private Bills; That, for the con- (Group E.) 
venience of Parties, the Committee had adjourned 
to Monday next, at Eleven of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Nicol reported from the Committee on Private Bills 
Group A of Private Bills; That, there being no (Group A.) 
business before the Committee, the Committee had 
adjourned to Friday next, at Twelve of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Nicol reported from the Committee on Aberdare Gas 
Group A of Private Bills; That in the case of Bill. 
the Aberdare Gas Bill, they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, 
but the same had not been proved to their satis- 
faction. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Andrew Johnston presented a Bill to pro- City of Lon- 
vide for the better Arrangement of Parishes within 40 (Parishes, 
the ancient Walls of the City of London, and for 5 ‘ 
the better Management of the Parochial Charities =r 
and Trust Funds: And the same was read the 
first time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills; and be 
printed. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to apply certain Sums, Consolidated 
out of the Consolidated Fund, to the Service of ‘e.9, 564,191 





mM 4 the 7 s. 2d.) Bill. 


Diplomatic 
and Consular 
Services. 


North British 


88 


the years ending on the Thirty-first day of March, 
One thousand eight hundred and sixty-nine, One 
thousand eight hundred and seventy, and One 
thousand eight hundred and seventy-one and pre- 
ceding years: And the same was read the first 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time To- 
morrow. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 





Thursday, 17th March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 

RDERED, That a Message be sent to the 
Lords, to request that their ‘Lordships will be 
pleased to give leave to the Earl of Malmesbury to 
attend to be examined as a Witness before the 
Seiect Committee on the Diplomatic and Consular 
Services: And that the Clerk do carry the said 

Message. 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence 


and Edinburgh taken before the Committees on the North British 


and Glasgow 


Amalgamation 


and Edinburgh and Glasgow Amalgamation, and 


Bill (1865), &amp;c. the Caledonian and Scottish Central Amalgamation 


North Eastern 
Railway (Con- 
solidation of 
Stocks) Bill. 


Hyde Local 
Board Bill. 


Paisley Gas 
Bill. 


-Fosdyke 
Bridge Bill. 


Gunthorpe 
Bridge Bill. 


Bills, in Session 1865, the Caledonian and Scottish 
North Eastern Railways Amalgamation, and the 
North British (Tay Bridge) Railway Bills, in 
Session 1866 (before Referees), and the North 
British Railway (Abandonment, &amp;c.), andthe Ca- 


ledonian Railway (Forfarshire Works) Bills, in | 


Session 1867, be referred to the Committee on the 
North British Railway ( Tay Bridge) Bill. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
the North Eastern Railway (Consolidation of 
Stocks) Bill; That they had examined the allega- 
tions contained in the Preamble of the Bill, and 
amended the same for the purpose of making the 
recitals in reference to the Capital of the Com- 
pany consistent with the present circumstances, 
and had inserted further recitals for the purpose of 
showing the approval of the Scheme embodied in 
the Bill by the Shareholders, and found the same, 
as amended, to be true ; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on the 
Hyde Local Board Bill; That they had examined 
the allegations contained in the Preamble of the 
Bill, and made verbal Amendments therein, and 
found the same, as amended, to be true; and had 
gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on the 
Paisley Gas Bill; That they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, 
and amended the same so as to show more accu- 
rately the Provisions of the Bill, and found the 
same, as amended, to be true; and had gone 
through the Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on the 
Fosdyke Bridge Bill; That they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, 
and amended the same so as to make it consistent 
with the Provisions of the Bill as submitted to and 
passed by the Committee, and found the same, as 
amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
the Gunthorpe Bridge Bill; That they had exa- 





16th—17th March. 








1870 


mined the allegations contained in the Preamble 
of the Bill, and amended the same so as to make 
it consistent with the provisions of the Bill as sub- 
mitted to, and passed “ the Committee, and found 
the same, as amended, to be true; and had gone 
through the Bill, and made Amendments there- 
unto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Poor Law 
a Copy of Reports of Poor Law Inspectors to the mes 
Poor Law Board on the Boundaries of the Unions °™"4*#) 
in their respective Districts which are situated in 
more than one County. 
Mr. Peel nendindie presented the said Paper. 
“ i, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select Public 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they had /titions 
examined the Petitions presented upon the 9th, Sentl 
10th, 11th, and 14th days of this instant March, 
and had directed him to make a Report thereof to 
the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 


and be printed. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions, 

Several Public Petitions were also presented, vide Votes 
and read; and referred to Select Committees. and Eighth 

Report, 

Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an Felons’ 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 9th day of Fe~ Property. 
bruary last, for Returnsrelative to Felons’ Property. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the Tweed River 
Ist day of this instant March, for a Return relative to (Pollution). 
Tweed River (Pollution). 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- East India 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 8th day of this (oT 
instant March, for a Return relative to East India’ 
(Sanitary Improvements). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative tothe Statutes, Statutes. 
which was presented upon the 15th day of this in- No, 116. 
stant March, be printed. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Roman 
to Her Majesty, that She will be plete pleased ppm! 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Copies of Correspondence in the Months 
of August and December last between the Secre- 
tary of the Scottish Reformation Society and the 
First Lord of the Treasury respecting Roman 
Catholic Lotteries in England: And, of Cor- 
respondence in the Months of January and Fe- 
bruary last between the Secretary of the Scottish 
Reformation Society and the Home Secretary re- 
specting the same. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Loss of Life, 
a Copy of Correspondence between the Board of Sc. st S&amp;™ 
Trade and Mr. Stirling Lacon on the subject of 
Loss of Life and the Rule of the Road at Sea. 





Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Copper, &amp; 
a Return of all Exports and Imports of Copper 
and Copper Ore and Regulus, Tin and Tin Ore, 
Lead oul Lead Ore, Spelter and Zinc, for Twelve 


Months, to the 3lst day of December 1868 (in 
continuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 239, of 
Session 1868-9). 


Lord 











Bi bat Ge bt 


ant and 


—~ al 


oc he 








t) 


) 


Wrexham Gas 
Bill 


Leave of 
Absence. 


Irish Land 
Consolidated 
‘und, Stamp 

Duty, and 

Salaries. ] 


Navy 
Estimates, 
1870-71. 


Orders of the 
Day. 


Peace Preser- 
vation 
(Ireland. ) 


Supply. 


Navy Retire. 
ment. 





33 Vicroria. 
Lord Henley reported the Wrexham Gas Bill, 


with Amendments. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Ordered, That Sir William Hutt have leave of 
absence for ten days, on account of the illness of a 
near relative. 


A Motion being made, That this House will, 
To-morrow, resolve itself into a Committee to 
consider of authorising the advance of a sum of 
Money, out of the Consolidated Fund, for the pur- 
poses of any Act of the present Session to amend 
the Law relating to the Occupation and Owner- 
ship of Land in Jreland; the imposition of a 
Stamp Duty on Notices to Quit; and the pay- 
ment, out of Moneys to be provided by Parliament, 
of the Expenses of carrying into effect the provi- 
sions of any such Act; 

Mr. Gladstone, by Her Majesty’s Command, 
acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the subject-matter of this Mo- 
tion, recommends it to the consideration of the 
House. 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Trevelyan presented, by Her Majesty’s 
Command,—Copy of Memoranda by Lieutenant 
Colonel Clarke, c.B. R.E., Director of Works; Ex- 
planatory of Vote No. 11 of Navy Estimates, 
1870-71. 

Ordered That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered That the Orders of the Day be post- 
poned till after the Notice of Motion for leave to 
bring in the Peace Preservation (Jreland) Bill. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend “ The Peace Preservation (Jreland) Act, 
1856,” and for other purposes relating to the Pre- 
servation of Peace in Jreland: And that Mr. 
Chichester Fortescue, Mr. Secretary Bruce, and Mr. 
Solicitor General for Ireland do prepare, and bring 
it in, 

The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “it is inexpedient to retire Flag Officers 
‘“* from the active list of the Navy for any other 
“‘ cause but age or physical infirmity, and thus add 
*“‘ to the public charge,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question ; 

And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning; 


Friday, 18th March, 1870: 


And the Question being put: 
The House divided. 
The Yeas to the Right; 
The Noes to the Left. 
Tellers for the { Mr. Glyn, lies 
Yeas, |Captain Greville: | pee ea 
Tellers for the; Lord Henry Lennoz, Lise 
Noes, {utr. Whitbread: | ines 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


1. £.782,100, for Half Pay, and Reserved and 
Vou, 125. 


17th—18th March. 





89 


Retired Pay, to Officers of the Navy and Royal 
Marines. 

2. £. 635,666, for Military Pensions and Allow- . 
ances, 

3. £.287,134, for Civil Pensions and Allow- 
ances. 


Resolutions to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day, 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, ‘That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again’ 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 





The Feudal and Burgage Tenures Abolition Feudal and 
(Scotland) Bill was, according to Order, read Burgage 
a second time; and committed to a Committee of a 
the whole House, for Thursday the 19th day of (ScotlandyBill. 


May next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Poor Relief 
Reading of the Poor Relief (Metropolis) Bill; (Metropolis) 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 11th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Friendly 
Reading of the Friendly Societies Bill ; Societies Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 31st day of this instant March. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second National Debt 
Reading of the National Debt (Consolidation and (Consolidation 
Dividends) Bill; = Dividends) 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 31st day of this instant March. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second savings Banks 

Reading of the Savings Banks Bill ; Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Thursday the 31st day of this instant March, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Merchant 
Reading of the Merchant Shipping Code Bill; Shipping Code 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ¥H 
upon Monday the 11th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Merchant 
Reading of the Merchant Shipping, &amp;c. Acts Re- Shipping, &amp;c. 
peal Bill ; aa 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 11th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Board of Trade 
Reading of the Board of Trade Bill; Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 11th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Stamp Duty 
mittee on the Stamp Duty on Leases Bill ; on Leases Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
the 2nd day of May next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


The Consolidated Fund (£. 9,564,191. 7s. 2d.) Consolidated 
Bill was, according to Order, read a second time; ( te eines 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, 7 ¢, 2a.) Bill. 


for this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Dublin Col- 
into a Committee on the Dublin Collector General pry iy 
of Rates Franchise Bill; and, after some time chise Bill, 
spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; 
and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. . 

N he 


























































Registration : 
of Voters Bill. the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 16th day of this instant March, was = 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 


posed to be made to the Question, That the Re- 
istration of Voters Bill be now read a second 
time ; and which Amendment was, to leave out 
from the word “ That” to the end of the Question, 
in order to add the words “ a Select Committee 
“be — to inquire into the Laws affecting 
“the Registration of Parliamentary Voters in 
** Counties in England and Wales,” instead thereof. 
And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of 
the Question :—The House resumed the said ad- 
journed Debate. 
And the Question being put :—It passed in the 
Negative. 
nd the Question being put, That the words 
“a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into 
the Laws affecting the Registration of Parliamen- 
tary Voters in Counties in England and Wales,” 
be added, instead thereof :—It was resolved in the 
Affirmative. 
Then the Main Question, so amended, being put; 
on Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed 
of Voters in to inquire into the Laws affecting the Registration 
Counties of Parliamentary Voters in Counties in England 
(England and d Wale 
Wales.) an ales. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to facilitate in certain cases the obtaining of Powers 
for the Construction of Gas and Waterworks, and 
for the supply of Gas and Water: And that Mr. 
Shaw Lefevre and Mr. Stansfeld do prepare, and 
bring it in. 


Gas and Water 
Facilities. 


Railways Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 

(Powersand to amend “ The Railway Companies Powers Act, 

Construction.) 1864,” and “ The Railway Construction Facilities 
Act, 1864”: And that Mr. Shaw Lefevre and Mr. 
Stansfeld do prepare, and bring it in. 


Pilotage Bill. Ordered, That all Petitions presented during 
the present Session in favour of or against the 
Pilotage Bill, be referred to the Select Committee 
on the Bill. 

Mortgage 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 

Debenture Act to amend “The Mortgage Bubentors Act, 1865”: 

— Amend- And that Mr. West, Lord Garlies, and Mr. Stave- 
: ley Hill do prepare, and bring it in. 


The House was moved, That the Acts relative 
to Pawnbrokers, might be read; and the same 
being read ; 

Resolved, That this House will, immediately, 
resolve itself into a Committee to consider the 
said Acts :—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to 
move the House, That leave be given to bring 
in a Bill to amend the Laws relating to Pawn- 
brokers. 

Resolution to be reported. 


Pawnbrokers. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
soi. reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Dodson scuniinale reported a Resolution ; 
which was read, as followeth : 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 
amend the Laws relating to Pawnbrokers:— And 
he moved the House accordingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the 
Bill: And that Mr. Plimsoll and Mr. Sidebottom 
do prepare, and bring it in. 








90 17th—18th March. 








1870. 

Mr. Glyn presented a Bill toamend “ The Peace Peace Pre. 
Preservation (Ireland) Act, 1856,” and for other ao 
purposes relating to the Preservation of Peace in ‘ —y Bill. 
Ireland: And the same was read the first time; ull 75. 


and ordered to be read a second time upon Monday 
next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented a Bill to amend Railways 
“ The Railway Companies Powers Act, 1864,” and ——— and 
“ The Railway Construction Facilities Act, 1864”: gyn 
And the same was read the first time ; and ordered Bill 76 
to be read a second time upon Thursday next; : 
and to be printed. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented a Bill to facilitate Gas and Water 
in certain cases the obtaining of Powers for the Facilities Bill 
Construction of Gas and Waterworks, and for the — Bill 77. 
supply of Gas and Water: And the same was read 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time upon Thursday next; and to be printed. 


Mr. West presented a Bill to amend “ The Mort- Mortgage De. 
gag 
gage Debenture Act, 1865”: And the same was benture Act 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a se- a 


cond time upon Wednesday the 6th day of April pin ag 
next; and to be printed. ‘ 


Mr. Plimsoll presented a Bill to amend the Pawnbrokers 
Laws relating to Pawnbrokers: And the same Bill. 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read Bill 79. _ 
a second time upon Tuesday next; and to be 
printed. 


And then the House, having continued to 
sit till a quarter of an hour before One of 
the clock on Friday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 





Friday, 18th March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


C OLONEL Wilson Patten reported from the standing 
Select Committee on Standing Orders, several Orders. 
Resolutions ; which were read, as follow: 

1. That in the case of the West Hartlepool Ex- west Hartle 
tension and Improvement Bill, Petition for addi- pool Extension 
tional Provision, the Standing Orders ought to be and Improve. 
dispensed with ; that the Parties be permitted to" 
introduce their additional Provision accordingly, 
if the Committee on the Bill shall think fit. 

2. That in the case of the London, Blackwall, London, 
and Millwall Extension Railway Bill, Petition for ney ag 
additional Provision, the Standing Orders ought tension Rail- 
to be dispensed with; that the Parties be per- way Bill. 
mitted to introduce their additional Provision 
accordingly, if the Committee on the Bill shall 
think fit. 

3. That in the case of the Burton Gas Bill, Pe- Buxton Gas 
tition for additional Provision, the Standing Orders Bill. 


ought to be dispensed with; that the Parties be 
permitted to introduce their additional Provision 


accordingly, if the Committee on the Bill shall 
think fit, provided that Notice of the intended 
application for the powers of sale and purchase of 
the Gas Works contained in the clauses annexed 


to the said Petition be forthwith published in a 


local Newspaper, and that copies of the clauses 
proposed to be inserted in the Bill be deposited 
in the office of the Local Board of Buxton for two 
weeks from the date of the publication of the 
above-mentioned Notice in the Newspaper; that 
the Committee on the Bill do report how far such 
Orders have been complied with on the Report of 
the Bill. 

4, That in the case of the East and West Junc- fast and West 
tion Railway Petition, the Standing Orders ought oo 


not to be dispensed with. — 
The first three Resolutions, being read a second 
time, were agreed to. 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 
Ordered, 








Inve 


{Bou 
Bill 


Inverness 
County, &amp;c. 
‘Boundary ) 


Bill. 


Downpatrick, 
Dundrum, and 
Newcastle 
Railway: 


Downpatrick, 
Dundrum, and 
Newcastle 
Railway. 


Leicester 
Lunatic 
Asylum Bill. 


Teign Valley 
Railway Bill. 


Hounslow and 
North London 
Railway Bill. 


Severn Junc- 
tion Railway 
Bill (1865.) 


Glasgow Gas 
Bill, &amp;c. 
(1869.) 


North Staf- 
fordshire Rail- 
way (Silver. 


dale, Madeley, 


and Drayton ) 


Bill (1864), &amp;c, 


Public 
Petitions. 


eng 

and Eighth 

Report, 
dmiralty 


A 
Court. 
No. 119. 


Frauds on the 


Paymaster 
General, &amp;c. 


No. 120, 
Navy Esti. 


1870-71. 
No, 121. 


383 Victoria. 18th 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on the In- 
verness County, &amp;c. (Boundary) Bill have Power 
to send for persons, papers, and records. 

Ordered, That the Committee have leave to sit 
this day till Six of the clock, during the sitting of 
the House. 


A Petition of the Downpatrick, Dundrum, and 
Newcastle Railway Company, for leave to bring in 
a Bill to enable the Downpatrick, Dundrum, and 
Newcastle Railway Company to grant a Lease of 
their Undertaking, and for other purposes, was 
presented, and read; and referred to the Select 
Committee on Standing Orders. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Bills, in respect of non-compliance with the 
Standing Orders in the case of the Petition for 
the Downpatrick, Dundrum, and Newcastle Rail- 
way Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


The Leicester Lunatic Asylum Bill was read 
the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Ordered, That the Teign Valley Railway Bill 
be read a second time upon Tuesday next. 


The Order, That the Hounslow and North 
London Railway Bill be committed, was read, and 
discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence 
taken before the Committee, and the Referees on 
Private Bills, on the Severn Junction Railway 
Bill, in Session 1865, be referred to the Com- 
mittee on the Severn Junction Railway Bill. 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence 
taken before the Committees on the Glasgow Gas, 
the Glasgow City and Suburban Gas, the Glasgow 
Corporation (Purchase, &amp;c.), and the Glasgow 
Corporation Gas (New Works, &amp;c.), Bills, in the 
last Session of Parliament, be referred to the Com- 
mittees on the Leeds Corporation Gas, &amp;c., the 
Leeds Corporation Gas (Purchase, &amp;c.), and the 
Leeds Gas Bills. 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence 
taken before the Committees on the North Stafford- 
shire Railway (Silverdale, Madeley, and Drayton), 
the North Staffordshire Railway (New Works), 
and the Shrewsbury and Potteries Junction Rail- 
way Bills, in Session 1864, and before the Com- 
mittee and before the Referees on the North 
Staffordshire Railway Bill, in Session 1865, be 
referred to the Committee on the North Stafford- 
shire Railway Bill. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

Several Public Petitions were also presented, and 
read ; and referred to Select Committees. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Admi- 
ralty Court, which was presented upon the 16th 
day of this instant March, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Frauds on 
the Paymaster General, &amp;c., which was presented 
upon the 16th day of this instant March, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to the Navy 
Estimates, 1870-71, which was presented upon the 
17th day of this instant March, be printed. 

VoL. 125. 





March. 91 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Poor Law Poor Law 
(Bcundaries.) 


Unions (Boundaries), which was presented upon 
the 17th day of this instant March, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Report which, upon the Public Insti- 
27th day of March 1860, was made from the ‘tons. 


Select Committee on Public Institutions, be re- 
printed. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,—Return to an Merchant 
Order, dated the 14th day of this instant March, Shipping Code 
fora Returnrelative to the Merchant Shipping Code 3" 


Bill. 
Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Sir Hedworth Williamson reported from the Com- Railway Bills 
mittee on Group No. 3 of Railway Bills; That the (Group 3.) 


Parties promoting the Severn Junction Railway 
Bill had stated that the Evidence of James Brunlees 
was essential to enable them to establish their case, 
and it having been proved that his attendance 
could not be procured without the intervention of 
the House, he had been instructed to move that 
the said James Brunlees do attend the said Com- 
mittee on Thursday next, at Twelve af the clock. 

Ordered, That James Brunlees do attend the said 
— upon Thursday next, at Twelve of the 
clock. 


Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on East London 
Group 1 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the Railway Bill, 


East London Railway Bill, they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, 
and amended the same by inserting a recital as to 
the expediency of conferring upon the Company the 
Powers to raise further Capital, and otherwise to 
make the same consistent with the provisions of 
the Bill as submitted to and passed by the Com- 
mittee, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Army (Colonel 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 3°**") 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Copies of all Correspondence between the 
War Office and Colonel Boxer, R.A., relating to 
the taking out of Colonel Bozer’s first Patent for 
Fuses and his subsequent Patents (between Janu- 
uary 1863 and December 1867):——-Of all Cor- 
respondence between the War Office and Colonel 
Boxer relating to Colonel Bozer’s demand for 
Royalty upon his Patented Articles, which were 
manufactured by the Government, and sold (is- 
sued on Repayment) to the Indian and Colonial 
Governments (between January 1864and December 
1867):——Of all Correspondence between the 
War Office and Colonel Boxer and the Board of 
Trade, relating to the Supply of Colonel Bozer’s 
Patent Life-saving Rockets to the Turkish Am- 
bassador (between January and December 1868): 
—-Of all Correspondence (Letters and Minutes) 
between the War Office, the Inspector of Works, 
and Colonel Bozer, relating to the erection of a 
new Factory for the manufacture of the Bozer 
Cartridges (between January 1866 and December 
1868): And, of Colonel Bozer’s Letter to the 
War Office, dated the 17th day of December 1859, 
on the subject of his Services, and of the War 
Office Answer, dated the 17th day of January 
1860, signed B. Hawes. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 








Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Thames Navi- 
a Cop 


N2 





y gation Bill. 








Message from 


the Lords, 


Diplomatic and 


Consular 
Services. 


Parliamentary 
and Municipal 


Elections. 


Pauper 
Children. 


No, 123. 


Inverness 
County, &amp;c. 
(Boundary) 
Bill. 

Bill 82. 


Supply. 


Elementary 


Educatior Bill, 





92 


a Copy of a Letter addressed to the Secretary to 
the Board of ‘Trade by the Conservators of the 
River Thames, on the 11th day of March 1870, 
in reference to the withdrawal of certain Clauses 
of the Thames Navigation Bill. 


their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords give leave to the Earl of Malmes- 
bury to attend, in order to his being examined as 
a Witness before the Select Committee appointed 
in the present Session of Parliament on Diplo- 
matic and Consular Services, as desired by this 
House, his Lordship (in his place) consenting. 

The Lords request, that this House will be 
pleased to communicate to their Lordships, a Copy 
of the Report from the Select Committee on Par- 
liamentary and Municipal Elections, together with 
the Proceedings of the Committee, Minutes of 
Evidence, Appendix, and Index, 1869 and 1870. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return, being a Summary of Returns (No. 232, 
Session 1860, and No. 33, Session 1870), showing 
the Number of Children between Three and Fif- 
teen years of Age who were chargeable to the 
Poor Rates of the several Parishes and Unions of 
England and Wales, but who were not Inmates of 
Workhouses or of any Schools for Pauper Chil- 
dren, on the Ist day of July 1859 and 1869; dis- 
tinguishing the Number of such Children who 
were then attending Day Schools,—1l. At the 
Cost of their Parents or Relatives; 2. At the 
Cost of the Poor Rates; 3. At the Cost of other 
Parties; 4. The Number of such Children who 
then were not attending any Day School; 5. 
Those who were then at Work; No. 3 Class to 
comprehend Children attending Charity or Free 
Schools, for whose Instruction no Payments are 
made by their Parents or Relatives. 

Mr. Peel accordingly presented the said Return. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Sir John Ogilvy reported from the Select Com- 
mittee on the Inverness County, &amp;c. meant be 
ne 


18th—19th March. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords, by one of 


1870. 


Question.—The House resumed the said adjourned 
Debate. 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Saturday morning ; 


Saturday, 19th March, 1870: 


And the Question being put :—It was resolved 
in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time, and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for Friday the 1st day of April next. 





The House, according to Order, resolved itself Irish Land 
into a Committee on Jrish Land (Consolidated erg 
Fund, Stamp Duty, and Salaries). aa 


Duty, and 
(In the Committee. ) 


Salaries.} 

1. Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise 
the advance of any Sum or Sums of Money, not 
exceeding £. 1,000,000, out of the Consolidated 
Fund of the United Kingdom, for the purposes of 
any Act of the present Session to amend the Law 
relating to the Occupation and Ownership of 
Land in Ireland. 

2. Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise 
the imposition of a Stamp Duty of Two Shillings 
and Sixpence on every Notice to Quit to be 
served on a Tenant. 

3. Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise 
the Payment, out of Moneys to be provided by 
Parliament, of the additional Salary to the 
Judges and Officers of the Civil Bill Court in 
Ireland, and of the Remuneration of any Assessor 
or Valuator, in pursuance of the provisions of any 
such Act. 

Resolutions to be reported. 








Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Mines Regue 


mittee on the Mines Regulation and Inspection lation and 
Bill; Inspection 








Bill ; That they had examined the allegations of t 
Bill, and found the same to be true; and had gone 
through the Bill, and made Amendments there- | 
unto. . 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 
Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Monday next. 








The Order of the day being read, for the Com- | 
mittee of Supply ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- | 
posed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair: | 
—And the said Motion was, with leave of the | 
House, withdrawn. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday | 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 





The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 14th day of this instant March, was pro- | 
posed to be made to the Question, That the Ele- | 
mentary Education Bill be now read a second | 
time; and which Amendment was, to leave ad 
from the word “ That” to the end of the Ques- 
tion, in order to add the words “ this House is of | 
“ opinion that no measure for the Elementary 
“ Education of the people will afford a satisfactory 
“or permanent settlement which leaves the ques- 
“* tion of religious instruction, in schools supported 
“‘ by public funds and rates, to be determined by 
** local authorities,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 











° ° Bill. 
Resolzed, That this House will, upon Friday 
the 1st day of April next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Judges Juris 
into a Committee on the Judges Jurisdiction Bill; tire) 
and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker § ’ 
resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, 

That the Committee had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means; seams. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of Supply. 
Supply, several Resolutions, which were read as 
follow : 

1. That a Sum, not exceeding £.782,100, be Half ns 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of ree " 
Half Pay, and Reserved and Retired Pay, to 
Officers of the Navy and Royal Marines, which 
will come in course of payment during the year 
ending on the 3lst day of March 1871. 

2. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 635,666, be Military 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of ye 
Military Pensions and Allowances, which will 
come in course of payment during the year end- 
ing on the 31st day of March 1871. 

3. That 




















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53 Vicroria: 





civil Pensions 3, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 287,134, be 
ani Allow- = granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 
ences. Civil Pensions and Allowances, which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871. 
The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 
Consolidated The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
Fund into a Committee on the Consolidated Fund 
\e- ee. (£. 9,564,191. 7s. 2d.) Bill; and, after some time 
P spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; 
and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee 
had gone through the Bill, and directed him to 
report the same, without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 
Railway Con- The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Sanna Act Jeading of the Railway Construction Facilities 


(1864) Amend- Act (1864) Amendment Bill; 
ment Bill. Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


Dublin Col- The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
ector General take into consideration the Dublin Collector Ge- 
: a pitt, Neral of Rates Franchise Bill, as amended in the 
“. * Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


Real Estate 
Succession. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Law of Succession to Real Estate: 
And that Mr. Attorney General, Mr. Chancellor 
of the Exchequer, and Mr. Solicitor General do 
prepare, and bring it in. 

Metropolitan 


Buildings and 
Management. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to consolidate and amend the Buildings Acts 
relating to the Metropolis, the formation of 
Streets, and of Sewers and Drains in the Metro- 
polis, and for other purposes relating thereto: 
And that Sir William Tite, Mr. Bentinck, and Mr. 


Bowring do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That the proper Officers of this House 
have leave to attend and give Evidence at the 
Assizes at Norwich, and there to produce such 
Papers and Documents as may be required on the 
Trial of certain Criminal Informations filed by 
Her Majesty’s Attorney General against the fol- 
lowing Defendants, namely, Edward Stracey, 
Robert Hardiment, Tho nas Benfathr, and Jhn 
Hughes Hulme. 


Ordered, That the proper Officers of this House 
have leave to attend and give Evidence at the 
Assizes at Taunton, and there to produce such 
Papers and Documents as may be required on the 
Trial of certain Criminal Informations filed by 
Her Majesty’s Attorney General against the fol- 
lowing Defendants, namely, Hamilton Kinglake, 
Philip Vanderbyl, and Richard Fennelly. 


Norwich 
Election. 


Bridgwater 
Election, 


Metropolitan 
Buildings and 

anagement 
Bill, 


Mr. Bentinck presented a Bill to consolidate 
and amend the Buildings Acts relating to the 
Metropolis, the formation of Streets, and of Sewers 
and Drains in the Metropolis, and for other pur- 
poses relating thereto: And the same was read 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time upon Friday the Ist day of April next; 
and to be printed. 


Bill 80. 


Real Estate 
Succession Bill, th 


Bill 81. 


Mr. Attorney General presented a Billto amend 
e Law of Succession to Real Estate: And the 
same was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time upon Monday the 28th day of 
this instant March; and to be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till One of the clock on Saturday morning, 
adjourned till Monday next. 


VoL. 125. 





18¢h—19th—21st March. 








93 
Monday, 21st March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


N R. Charles Forster reported from the Select Public 
&amp; Committee on Public Petitions; That they (Bighth. 
had examined the Petitions presented upon the epest ) 
15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th days of this instant 
March, and had directed him to make a Report 
thereof to the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


The Broughty Ferry Police Commissioners Bill Brovghty. 
was read the third time. ptt Be be wil 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. Bill. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 


the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Chester Gas Bill was read a second time ; Chester Gas 
and committed. Bill [Lords.] 


The Munsfield Water Bill was read a second Mansfield 


time; and committed. aaa 


The Newport (Isle of Wight) Gas Bill was read Newport (Isle 
a second time; and committed. Bill Teorey 
The Runcorn, Weston, and Halton Water Bill Runcorn, 


was read a second time; and committed. Weston, and 
Halton Water 


Bill [Lords.} 
Standing Order 8 was read, and amended, by Private Bills. 
inserting in line 2, after the words “ Group of 
** Bills,” the words “ and the Committee to which 
“any Bill shall be referred in relation to any 
** Provisional Order proposed to be confirmed 
thereby.” 
Standing Order 94 was read, and amended, by 
leaving out in line 1 the words “ on Private Bills,” 
and after the word “ Petitions,” inserting the 
words “ against Private Bills or against Provi- 
* sional Orders.” 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence Liverpool Im- 
taken before the Committee on the Liverpool Im- Bill (1867) 
provement Billi, in Session 1867, be referred to the : 
Committees on the Leeds Corporation Gas, &amp;c., 
the Leeds Corporation Gas (Purchase, &amp;c.), and 
the Leeds Gas Bills. 


Mr. Cress reported from the Committee on Great Eastern 
Group 1 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the ae —_ 
Great Eastern Railway (Metropolitan Railways, Railways, &amp;e.) 
&amp;c.) Bill, they had examined the allegations con-Bill. 
tained in the Preamble of the Bill, and amended 
the same by correcting an error in referring to 
a section of an existing Act, and by striking out 
reference to Powers which were withdrawn from 
the Bill, and referring to the correction of a mis- 
take in an existing Act, and found the same, as 
amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto; that they 
had altered certain Provisions in the Bill for the 
protection of James Harman, a Petitioner against 
the Bill, and that, with respect to such Petition, 
they are unanimously of opinion that he has been 
unreasonably subjected to expense in defending 
his rights proposed to be interfered with by the 
Bill, and is entitled to recover from the Promoters 
of the Bill, viz., the Great Eastern Railway Com- 
pany, his costs in relation to his opposition to the 
said Bill, so far as relates to Railway No. 3 in the 
Bill, up to the 11th day of March 1870. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on London, 


Group 1 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the ey 


London, Blackwall, and Millwall Extension Rail- tension Rail- 
N3 


way way Bill. 


94 Q1st March. 1870. 


way Bill, in pursuance of the Resolution of the 
House of the 18th March, the Committee had con- 
sidered the additional provision proposed by the 
Promoters for raising and applying certain Capital 
already authorised to be raised by them in and 
towards Improvements and Works connected with 
their said Railway, and had inserted the said pro- 
vision in the Bill; that they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, 
and amended the same by striking out the recital 
as to the expediency of extending the time for the 
purchase of Lands in respect of Railway No. 4, 
and for the making of that Railway, and by in- 
serting therein the recital as to the additional pro- 
vision, in order to make the same consistent with 
the provisions of the Bill, and found the same, as 
amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto; that they 
are unanimously of opinion that the Promoters of 
the Bill have been vexatiously subjected to expense 
in the promotion of the said Bill by the opposition 
of the North London Railway Company, who were 
Petitioners against the said Bill, and are entitled 
to recover from the said Petitioners, viz., the 
North London Railway Company, so much of their 
costs as relate to and were incurred upon the 16th, 
17th, and 21st days of March 1870. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Railway Bills Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on 
(Group 1.) Group 1 of Railway Bills; That, for the conveni- 
ence of Parties, the Committee had adjourned to 
Thursday, at Twelve of the clock. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Blackburn Viscount Enfield reported from the Committee 


Corporation &lt;= ‘Meas I ; 
Improvement on Group E of Private Bills; That in the case 
l, 


of the Blackburn Corporation Improvement Bill, 
they had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same by 
striking out the words “ Liability incurred by the 
Corporation in respect of that Act,” and inserting the 
words “‘ Charge on the Corporation ” instead there- 
of, and also by adding words relating to the Sums 
raised by the Corporation on Mortgage under the 
Act of 1854, and by verbally amending the same 
for the purpose of explaining the previous recitals, 
and found the same, as amended to be true; and 
had gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Abbot’s Wood Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
(Dean Forest) one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
Lends] Bill That in the case of the Abbot’s Woud (Dean Forest 
; Enclosure Bill, originating in the Lords, an 
referred on the First Reading thereof, no Standing 
Orders not previously inquired into are ap- 
plicable. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Callander and Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 


Oban Railway one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, | Pp 


Bill [Lords.) That in the case of the Callander and Oban Rail- 
way Bill, originating in the Lords, and referred 
on the First Reading thereof, the Standing Orders 
not previously inquired into, and which are ap- 
plicable thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Corporation of Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
London Bill. one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Corporation of London 
—_ the Standing Orders have been complied 
with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday next. 





Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from County o¢ 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Londen Bill, 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the County of London Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Metropolitan 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, District Rail, 
That in the case of the Metropolitan District Rail- “*Y a 
way Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 

Standing Order No, 71 has been complied with. 

Ordered, That Standing Orders 124, 199, 226, 
and 227, be suspended in the case of the said Bill, 
and that the Bill be read a second time To-morrow, 
with leave to the Committee to sit and proceed 
with the Bill upon Thursday next. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and —— 
read; and ordered to lie upn the Table. a : 
Several Public Petitions were also presented, vide Votes 


and read; and referred to Select Committees. = — 
Po e 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Army (Mili. 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased tary Labour, 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return showing the Cost for each of the 
principal Royal Engineer Districts in Great Britain 
and Ireland of all Works carried out by Military 
Labour during the year ending the 3lst day of 
March 1870, under each part of Vote 14, and 
under the Defence Loan, } wen approximately 
the probable Cost of the same Works if carried out 
by Contract; giving a Report for each District of,— 

1. The proportion of Soldiers of Royal Engi- 
neers to those of other Corps that were 
employed ; 

2. The Results, beneficial or otherwise, to the 
Soldiers employed ; 

3. The Difficulties met with in the application 
of Soldiers’ Labour to the Works in ques- 
tion. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Navy (Royal 
a Copy of the Reports for the years 1868-9, Marines.) 
1869-70, on the result of employing Soldier La- 
bour on Works and Incidental Repairs of Barracks 
and Naval Establishments by the Royal Marines 
at Portsmouth, Deal, Chatham, and Plymouth. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Parliamentary 
that part of the Message from the Lords of the #&gt;4 Municipal 
18th day of this instant March, wherein their ween: 
Lordships request that this House will communi- 
cate to their Lordships, Copies of the Reports 
from the Select Committees on Parliamentary and 
Municipal Elections, together with the Proceed- 
ings of the Committees, Minutes of Evidence, Ap- 
pendix, and Index, 1869 and 1870. 

Ordered, That Printed Copies of the said Re- 
orts be communicated to the Lords, as desired 
by their Lordships: And that the Clerk do deliver 


the same. 


Sir Hedworth Williamson reported from the Railway Bills 
Committee on Group 3 of Railway Bills; That, (tour *) 
for the convenience of Parties, the Committee had 
adjourned to Wednesday, at Twelve of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


- Sir Hedworth Williamson reported the Barnstaple Barnstaple 


and IIfracom' 


and I/fracombe Railway (No. 2) Bill, with Amend- gaijway 
ments. (No. 2) Bill. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 
Lord 





Shipley 
Bill. 


Aireda 


FE 


Name of Burgh or Popu- 
lous Place. 


re 


EF 


BF BFF’ 








33 Victoria. 


Lord Henley reported the Shipley Gas Bill, 
with Amendments. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 





Shipley Gas 
Bill. 


Lord Henley reported the Airedale Gas Bill, 
with Amendments. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Airedale Gas 
Bill. 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
rant to the Clerk of the Crown, to make out a 
New Writ for the electing of a Citizen to serve 
in this present Parliament for the City of Bristol, 
in the room of the Honourable Francis Henry 
Fitz-Hardinge Berkeley, deceased. 


Bristol Writ. 


The Order made upon the 30th day of July, in 
the last Session of Parliament, That the Return 
relative to Survy be printed, was read, and dis- 
charged. 


Deaths Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
(Metropolis.) a Return of the Number of Deaths in the Metro- 
olitan District in the years 1868 and 1869, and 
in the Months of January and February 1870, 
a which a Coroner’s Jury have returned a 
erdict of “ Death from Starvation” or “ Death 
accelerated by Privation;” specifying whether 
the Deceased was an Adult Pauper or the Wife or 
Child of a Pauper in Receipt of Out-door Relief 
at the time of his or her Death, and the Amount 
of such Weekly or other Relief; and also whether 
the Deceased had been offered and had refused 
Admission to the Workhouse; and, if so, the 
Reason why an Order for the Workhouse had 
been offered instead of Out-door Relief. 


General Police 2tesolved, That an humble Address be presented 

and Improve- to Her Majesty, that She will be gedeuke pleased 

ro pe to give directions, that there be laid before this 

) Act H R f : 

(1862,) ouse, a Return of Burghs or populous Places in 
Scotland where “ The General Police and Im- 
provement (Scotland) Act, 1862,” is in whole or 
in part in force; of the Date when such Act was 
so adopted ; of the Population, and of the Rateable 
Value in each case; and of the Rates of Assess- 
ments raised under the said Act for the purposes 
thereof. 





Rate per £. of Assessment and Purposes. 





General 
Improve- 
ment, 


General 
Police Pur- 
poses. 


or in part; if only in part, 
state the part Adopted. 


lous Place. 


County. 


Sewerage. | Water. 


Date of Adoption. 
Whether Adoption in whole 
Kateable Value. 


Remarks. 


| Name of Burgh or Popu- 
Population. 









































Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


filitx Water, Mr. Nicol reported the Halifax Water, &amp;c. 
’ Bill, with Amendments. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Message from Mr. — acquainted the House, That a 

the Lords, Message had been brought from the Lords by one 
of their Clerks, as followeth : 

taet India The Lords have agreed to the East India 

tel ) (Laws and Regulations) Bill, without any Amend- 

Bill, ment. 

Mar alization The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 


1 to amend the Law relating to the Legal Condition 
VoL. 125. 





Q1st March. 





_Railway Companies Act, 
| thereon. 





Yd 


of Aliens and British Subjects; to which the Lords 
desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Church- 
to amend the Law as regards the eligibility of Per- Eligibility 
sons to serve as Churchwardens; to which the ijl [Lords.} 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act ee 
incorporating and conferring further Powers on [Lords.] 
the Carmarthen Gas Company; to which the Lords 
desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Birmingham 
to confer further powers on the Company of Pro- a 
prietors of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, Lords.) 
and for other purposes; to which the Lords desire 
the concurrence of this House. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an Population, 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 21st day of %¢- (United 
February last, for Returns relative to Population, : 
&amp;c. (United Kingdom). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Sugar, &amp;e. 
dated the 1th day of this instant March, for Re- 
turns relative to Sugar, &amp;c. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the Treasury De- 
directions of several Acts of Parliament,—Copy of posit Funds. 
a Treasury Minute, dated March 1870, directing 
the Paymaster General to render a Monthly Ac- 
count in respect of the Treasury Deposit Funds, 
of which no account is at present rendered. 

Copy of a Treasury Minute, dated 2nd March Woods, 
1870, relative to the Commissioners of Woods, —— 
Forests, and Land Revenues Accounts of Capital venues, 
and Income of the Land Revenues for the year 
ended 31st March 1869. 

Copy of a Treasury Minute, dated 16th March Superannu- 
1870, granting a Compassionate Allowance to *“™* 
Edward Owen, late Hired Assistant Boiler-maker, 

Woolwich Factory. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 

Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,—Return to an Thames Navi- 
Order, dated the 18th day of this instant March, gation Bill. 
for a Return relative to the Thames Navigation 
Bill. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, pursuant to the Railways 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of Abandonment. 
Warrant of the Board of Trade, authorising the 
Abandonment of the Central Cornwall Railway 
(including the Launceston, Bodmin and Wade- 
bridge Junction Railway), in pursuance of “ The 
Abandonment of Railways Act, 1850,” and “ The 
1867,” and Report 
Copy of Draft Certificates settled by the Board pm ag 
of Trade, under the Railway Companies Powers f*uce “"" 
Act, 1864, in the cases of the Burry Port and 
Gwendreath Valley Railway Company, the Great 
Southern and Western Railway Company, the 
Tees Valley Railway Company, and the Vale of 
Llangollen Railway Company. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


The following Paper, pursuant to the directions soane’s 
of an Act of Parliament, was laid upon the Table Museum. 
by the Clerk of the House,—Statement of the 
Funds of the Museum of the late Sir John Soane 
on the 5th January 1870. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to East India fast India 
(Opium Revenue), which was presented upon the (Opium 
9th day of this instant March, be printed. aera 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Felons’ Felons’ 
Property, which was presented upon the 17th day Property. 
of this instant March, be printed. No 125. 

4 Ordered, 


N 





Merchant 


Shipping Code 
Bill. 


No. 126. 


Consolidated 
Fard 

(£. 9,564,191 
7s. 2d.) Bill, 


Peace Pre- 
servation 
(Ireland) Bill. 


Irish Land 
Consolidated 
‘und, Stamp 

Duty, and 

Salaries. ] 


Irish Land 
Bill. 


Judges Juris- 
diction Bill 
{Lords.] 


Mutiny Bill. 


Marine 
Mutiny Bill. 


96 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Mer- 
chant Shipping Code Bill, which was presented 
upon the 18th day of this instant 
printed. 


The Consolidated Fund (£.9,564,191 7s. 2d.) 


Bill was, according to Order, read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Peace Preservation (Jreland) Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a 
second time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
‘* this day six months.” 


And th tion heing proposed, That the | 
7 Peat yt Bat ream, Reading of the Petty Customs (Scotland) Aboli- (Scotland) 


word “now” stand part of the Question :—And a 
Debate arising thereupon ; 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 22nd March, 1870: 


Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till this 
day. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
Irish Land [Consolidated Fund, Stamp Duty, and 
Salaries], several Resolutions; which were read, 
as follow : 

1. That it is expedient to authorise the advance 
of any Sum or Sums of Money, not exceeding 
£. 1,000,000, out of the Consolidated Fund of the 
United Kingdom, for the purposes of any Act of 
the present Session to amend the Law relating 
to the Occupation and Ownership of Land in 
Ireland. 

2. That it is expedient to authorise the impo- 
sition of a Stamp Duty of Two Shillings and Six- 
pence on every Notice to Quit to be served ona 
Tenant. 

3. That it is expedient to authorise the Payment, 
out of Moneys to be provided by Parliament, of 
the additional Salary to the Judges and Officers of 
the Civil Bill Court in Jreland, and of the Remu- 
neration of any Assessor or Valuator, in pursuance 
of the provisions of any such Act. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the /rish Land Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Judges Jurisdiction 
Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Mutiny Bill; and, after 
some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the 
Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Com- 
mittee had gone through the Bill, and directed him 
to report the same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Marine Mutiny Bill; 
and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker 
resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported 
That the Committee had gone through the Bill; 





Q1st—22nd March. 


arch, be | 


1870. 


and directed him to report the same, without 
Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- supply, 
mittee of Supply ; 
| Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways ana 
'mittee of Ways and Means ; Means, 
| Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third wor Otfice 
Reading of the War Office Bill; Bill, 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Petty Customs 
tion Bill ; Aer 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 4th day of April next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Inverness 
into a Committee on the Jnverness County, &amp;c. ante 
(Boundary) Bill; and, after some time spent $i°"™) 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill, and directed him to report 
the same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 


this day. 


The Dublin Collector General of Rates Fran- jyypjin co. 
chise Bill was, according to Order, read the third lector Genenl 
time. of Rates Fran 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. mn 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Benefit he 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased '"8 °° 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Number and Names of 
Benefit Building Societies registered to the end of 
the year 1869, such Return to show the Number and 
Value of the Shares, together with the Number of 
Subscribing Members in each Society ; also Capital 
subscribed; Capital paid up; and Amount of 
money borrowed and lent by each Society, showing 
how secured, whether by Promissory Notes of the 
Trustees or by Mortgage. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Drainage and 
to confirm a Provisional Order under “ The Drain- a 
age and Improvement of Lands (Jreland) Act, (Ireland) 
1863,” and the Acts amending the same: And that Supplemental 
Mr. William Henry Gladstone and Mr. Stansfeld 


do prepare and bring it in. 


The House was moved, That the several Acts Customs (Ise 
relative to the Customs (Isle of Man), might be of Ma") 
read; and the same being read ; 

Resolved, That this House will, immediately, 
resolve itself into a Committee to consider the 
said Acts:—The House accordingly resolved 
itself into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to 
move the House, That leave be given to bring in a 
Bill to repeal certain Duties of Customs in the 
Isle of Man. 

Resolution to be reported. 








Mr. 





Drait 
Impr 

La 
(Irela 


Supp 
Bill. 


Cust 
of M 


Attor 
Solic 
Rem 
Bill. 


Nort 
Rail 


Stoc! 


Met 
Dist 
way 





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al 


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Drainage and 
Improvement 
of Lands 
(Ireland) 
Supplemen tal 
Bill. 


Bill 83. 


Customs (Isle 
of Man) Bill. 


Bill 84. 


Attorneys’ and 
Solicitors’ 
Remuneration 
Bill. 


North Eastern 
Railway (Con- 
solidation of 
Stocks) Bill. 


Metropolitan 
District Rail- 
way Bill, 


Teign Valley 
Railway Bill. 


Carmarthen 
Gas Bill 
[Lords.} 


Birmingham 
anal Navi. 

gations Bill 

[Lords.} 


Metropolitan 
way Bill, 
&amp;e. (1864,) 


Watford and 
lenition 
Unetion 
Railway Bill 
(1864), &amp;e, 


33 Vicroria. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Dodson accordingly reported a Resolution ; 
which was read, as followeth : 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 
repeal certain Duties of Customs in the Isle of 
Man :—And he moved the House accordingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the Bill: 
And that Mr. Dodson, Mr. William Henry Glad- 
stone, and Mr. Stansfeld do prepare, and bring it in. 





Mr. William Henry Gladstone presented a Bill 
to confirm a Provisional Order under “ The 
Drainage and Improvement of Lands (Jreland) Act, 
1863,” and the Acts amending the same: And the 
same was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time upon Thursday next; and to 
be printed. 


Mr. William Henry Gladstone presented a Bill 
to repeal certain Duties of Customs in the Jsle of 
Man: And the same was read the first time; and} 
ordered to be read a second time upon Thursday 
next; and to be printed. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into a 
Committee, this day, on the Attorneys’ and Solici- 
tors’ Remuneration Bill, was read, and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday | 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after Twelve of the clock on 
Tuesday morning, adjourned till this day. 








Tuesday, 22nd March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


i HE House proceeded to take into considera- 
tion the North Eastern Railway (Consolida- 
tion of Stocks) Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Metropolitan District Railway Bill was, 
according to Order, read a second time; and com- 
mitted. 


The Teign Valley Railway Bill was, according 
to Order, read a second time; and committed. 


The Carmarthen Gas Bill was read the first 
time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Birmingham Canal Navigations Bill was read 
the first time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence 
taken before the Committees on the Metropolitan 
Railway, and the Metropolitan District Railway 
Bills, in Session 1864, be referred to the Com- 
mittees on the Metropolitan Railway and Metro- 
politan District Railway Bills. 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence 
taken before the Committees on the Watford and 
nae Junction Railway Bill, in Session 1864, 
and the Great Northern Railway Bill, in Session 
1867, be referred to the Committee on the Great 
Northern Railway Bill. 

VoL. 125. 


Q1st—22nad March. 











97 
A Petition of the Local Board of Health for Rotherham and 

the District of Rotherham and Kimberworth, in the pre nse 

West Riding of the County of York, praying that qealth Bill. 

provision may be made in the Rotherham and Kim- 

berworth Local Board of Health Bill for enabling 

the Petitioners to carry out an Arrangement with 

the Local Board of the District of Rawmarsh for 

supplying the said District was Gas, and certain 

neighbouring parts of the Township of Greus- 

brough with Water and Gas, was presented, and 


read ; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions 
for Private Bills. 


of 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. actress 

Several Public Petitions were also presented, Vide Votes 
and read; and referred to Select Committees. and Ninth 

Report. 

Ordered, That the Return relative to Sugar, Sugar, &amp;c. 
&amp;c., which was presented upon the 2lst day of No. 127. 
this instant March, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Railways Railways 
Abandonment, which was presented upon the Abandonment. 
21st day of this instant March, be printed. No. 31. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Popu- population, 
lation, &amp;c. (United Kingdom), which was pre- Xc. (United 
sented upon the 21st day of this instant March, be &amp;i784om-) 
printed. No. 129. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented,—Return to Army (Staff 
dn Address to Her Majesty, dated the 3rd day of College Ex- 
this instant March, for a Return relative to the *™™#4"*-) 
Army (Staff College Examinations). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. O'Reilly reported from the Committee on Great Eastern 
Group 6 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the Reilway, 
Great Eastern Railway (General Powers) Bill, Roan Bill. 
they had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same by 
striking out reference to power to purchase the 
Ramsey Railway, which was struck out of the 
Bill, and found the same, as amended, to be true; 
and had gone through the Bill, and made Amend- 
ments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Hanwell and 
to Her Majesty, that She will be weseniie pleased — 
to give directions, that there be laid before this asyjums. 
House, a Copy of Reports of Commissioners in 
Lunacy made upon the cases of Santi Nistri, a 
Pauper Lunatic in the Hanwell Asylum, and Rees 
Price in the Carmarthen Asylum, who recently 
died from Broken Ribs and other Injuries in these 
Institutions. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be pene Procurator 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Fiscal (Mid- 
to give directions, that there be laid before this ia) 
House, a Copy of Treasury Minute relative to the 
Appointment of Procurator Fiscal for the County 
of Midlothian which regulates his Salary and those 
of his Clerks, and which gives him leave to carry 
on his Private Business as a Solicitor in addition 
to his Public Duties, contrary to the former prac- 
tice with respect to this Office: And, Statement 
showing the Population of each Burgh and Town 
within the County exceeding 1,000 Inhabitants, 
the Population of the Rural Districts of the County, 
and the Population within the Parliamentary ~ tae. g 
of Edinburgh over which his Jurisdiction extends, 
all according to the Census of 1861; and the 
O Aggregate 


































98 


Aggregate Amount of such Population; also 
whether the Person appointed holds any other 
Office; and, if so, the Nature of the same and the 
Amount of the Emoluments derived therefrom. 
Ordered, That the said Address be —— to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 


Lotteries 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
(Scotland.) 


to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of Circular of the 15th day of 
August 1866, addressed by the Lord Advocate to 
the Procurators Fiscal, respecting [legal Lotteries 
in Scotland. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of the Lunatic Asylums and Workhouses 
in the Counties of Cork and Limerick in which 
Turkish Baths have been erected ; stating to what 
extent such Baths are now in use: —~ And, Copy 
of the Reports made by the Medical Officers of 
these Institutions respecting the Benefit or other- 
wise derived from the use of such Baths. 


Lunatic 
Asylums 
(Cork, &amp;c. 
Counties.) 


Peace Pre- 
servation 

Treland) 
endl and 
Costs. ] 


A Motion being made, That this House will, 
To-morrow, resolve itself into a Committee to con- 
sider of authorising the Payment, out of Moneys 
to be provided by Parliament, of any Damages, 
together with the Costs of the Suit, which may be 
awarded to the Plaintiff in any action for an illegal 
Search for, or Seizure of, a Newspaper, Printing 
Press, or Plant used in Printing the said News- 
paper, whenever such Search or Seizure shall have 

een made under the Powers of any Act of the 
resent Session for the Preservation of the Peace 
in Ireland; 

Mr. Childers, by Her Majesty’s Command, 
acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the subject-matter of this Motion, 
recommends it to the consideration of the House. 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth : 
Beccles Water The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
Bill [Zords.] for better supplying with Water the Town and 
Parish of Beccles, in the County of Suffolk; to 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 


Message from 
the Lords. 


Saint Helens 


ttords.} for granting further Powers to the Saint Helens 

Gas Company; to which the Lords desire the 
concurrence of this House. 

wren oF The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 

[Lords.). to amend and enlarge the provisions of “The 


Southport Waterworks Act, 1854,” “The South- 
ort Waterworks Act, 1856,” and “ The Southport 
Vaterworks Act, 1867;” to make further and 

better provision for supplying the Town of South- 

port and the adjoining Districts with Water, and 
for other purposes; to which the Lords desire the 
concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
to amend and extend the Acts relating to the Mill- 
wall Canal Company; to change the Name of the 
Company, and for other purposes; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act for 


Millwall Canal 
Bill [Lords.] 


Newry and 


way (Arbitra- 
tion) Bill 
[Lerds.} 
Brighton and 
Hove General 
Gas Bill 
|Lords.} 


Armagh Rail- the ames ge by Arbitration of the Affairs of the |. 


Ne and Armagh Railway Company; to which 
the Kauds desire the peewee, Me of thys House. 
The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
for empowering the Brighton and Hove General 
Gas Company to construct Works at or near New 





29nd—231rd March. 








1870, 


Shoreham Harbour, and to acquire a Site for the 
same, and for other purposes; to which the Lords 
desire the concurrence of this House. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to provide a Court of Appeal for Persons con- 
victed of Capital Offences in certain Cases: And 
that Sir George Jenkinson, Mr. Staveley Hill, and 
Mr. Wren-Hoskyns do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns of the Cases in which the Crown have 
failed to obtain a Conviction against Newspapers 
in Ireland prosecuted under the Treason Felony 
Act: And, of the Cases in which the Crown 
have failed to obtain a Conviction against News- 
papers in Ireland prosecuted under the ordinary 
Common Law and Statutable Enactments against 
Sedition any time within the past Twenty years. 





The Select Committee on the Thames Naviga- 
tion Bill was nominated of Mr. Locke, Mr. Goldney, 
Mr. Morley, Mr. Ward Jackson, and Mr. Ayrton. 

Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Bakehouses Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Pawnbrokers Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 21st day of this instant March, was pro- 
— to be made to the Question, That the Peace 

reservation (Jre/and) Bill be now read a second 
time; and which Amendment was, to leave out 
the word “ now,” and at the end of the Question 
to add the words “ upon this day six months ;” 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the word “‘ now” stand part of the Question :—The 
House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 


And the House — continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning ; 


Wednesday, 23rd March, 1870 : 


And the Question being put; 
The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas, {an rea nd ; } 425. 
Mr. Moore, 
Tellers for the N o0e,{ Mr. r tl \ 13. 


So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for Thursday next. 


Capital Sen. 
tences (Court 
of Appeal.) 


Press Prose. 


cutions 
(Ireland.) 


Thames Nayi- 
gation Bill. 


Bakehouses 
Bill. 


Pawnbrokers 
Bill. 


Peace Pre- 
servation 
(Ireland) Bill, 


The Judges’ Jurisdiction Bill was, according to Judges’ Juris 


Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 
do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


The Mutiny Bill was, according to Order, read 
the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. * 
e 


diction Bill 
[ Lords.) 


Mutiny Bil. 


Na 


8 








33 VicToria. 
The Marine Mutiny Bill was, according to Or- 


Gone Bill. der, read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
iaverness The Inverness County, &amp;c. (Boundary) Bill was, 
County, &amp;c. according to Order, read the third time. 
ae) Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Capital Sen- Sir George Jenkinson presented a Bill to provide 
tences (Court a Court of Appeal for Persons convicted of Capital 
of Appeal) Bill: Offences in certain Cases: And the same was read 
Bill 85. the first time; and ordered to be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 22nd day of June next; and 

to be printed. 


Deaths The Order made upon the 21st day of this in- 
(Metropolis-) stant March, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return relative to Deaths (Metropolis), was read, 


and discharged. 


Deaths Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 

(Metropolis.) to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Number of Deaths in the 
Metropolitan District in the years 1868 and 1869, 
and in the months of January and February 1870, 
upon which a Coroner’s Jury have returned a Ver- 
dict of “ Death from Starvation” or “ Death ac- 
celerated by Privation;” specifying whether the 
deceased was an Adult Pauper or the Wife or 
Child of a Pauper in receipt of Out-door Relief at 
the time of his or her Death, and the Amount of 
such Weekly or other Relief; and also whether 
the Deceased had been offered and had refused 
admission to the Workhouse ; and, if so, the reason 
why an Order for the Workhouse had been offered 
instead of Out-door Relief. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into 
a Committee, upon Wednesday the 13th day of 
April next, on the Life Assurance Companies 
Bill, was read, and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
the 29th day of June next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


Life Assurance 
Companies. 


Naturalization The Naturalization Bill was read the first time ; 

Bill [Lords.) and ordered to be read a second time upon Thurs- 

Bill 86. day the 31st day of this instant March; and to be 
printed. 

And then the House, having continued to sit 


till One of the clock on Wednesday morning, 
adjourned till this day. 








Wednesday, 23rd March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


Seathotpe ‘_o House proceeded to take into considera- 
oe. tion the Gunthorpe Bridge Bill, as amended 
in the Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Mt Gas The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Wrexham Gas Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Beccles Water 


The Beceles Water Bill was read the first time. 
Bill (Lords, 


Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 
VoL. 125. 


2I9nd—23rd March. 








9a 


The Saint Helens Gas Bill was read the first time. Saint Helens 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- jis 0 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. : 


The Southport Water Bill was read the first time. Southport 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- Mist 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Millwall Canal Bill was read the first time. Millwall Canal 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- Bill [Lords] 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Newry and Armagh Railway ( Arbitration) Newry and 

Bill was read the first time. — tome 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- tion) Bill : 

miners of Petitions for Private Bills. ’ { Lords.) 


The Brighton and Hove General Gas Bill was Brighton and 
read the first time. — 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- [Zords.] 


miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence taken Tunstall Rail- 
before the Committee on the Tunstall Railway pon day 
Bill, in Session 1864, be referred to the Committee 
on the North Staffordshire Railway Bill. 


Atlantic 
Telegraph 
Company. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Bills, in respect of non-compliance with the Stand- 
ing Orders in the case of the Petition for the 
Atlantic Telegraph Company Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


A Petition of the Atlantic Telegraph Company, Atlantic 
for leave to bring in a Bill to authorize Arrange- Telesraph 
ments between the Atlantic Telegraph Company ~~ ?"'™ 
and other Telegraph Companies, and for other 
purposes, was presented, and read; and referred 
to the Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Fotitions. 
Several Public Petitions were also presented, Vide Votes 


and read; and referred to Select Committees. and Tenth 
port. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Woods, Woods, 
Forests, and Land Revenues, which was presented a5 ga 


upon the 2lst day of this instant March, be venues, 
printed. No, 48. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Army Army (Staff 
(Staff College Examinations), which was presented College, oe 
upon the 22nd day of this instant March, be “ Ne oon 
printed. dari 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Malt and 
dated the 4th day of this instant March, for Re- ®***% 
turns relative to Malt and Barley. 

Return to an Order, dated the 10th day of this Meteorological 
instant March, for a Return relative to the Meteor- (Espendivare ) 
ological Committee (Expenditure). . 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Scotch Offices 
Copies of Report of the Commissioners appointed Commission. 
to inquire into the Scotch Offices, together with 
the Evidence taken by the Commissioners :—— 

And, of the Instructions given to the Commis- 
sioners on their Appointment. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Savings Banks 
Returns showing the Amount of Interest received (Investments.) 
on account of the Investments made for Savings 
Banks: And, of the Amount of Interest paid 
and credited to the Trustees of Savings Banks 
during each year from 1858 to 1869, both inclusive 
(in continuation of a Return contained in Appen- 

dix 2, of the Report of the Select Committee on 
Savings Banks, 1858). 
02 The 















Burials Bill. 


Married 
Women’s Pro- 
perty Bull. 


Married 
Women's Pro- 


perty (No, 2) 
Bill. 


Coroners Bill. 


Mortgages 
(No. 2) Bill, 


Wages Arrest- 
ment Abolition 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 


Corporation of 


London Bill. 


100 23rd March. 1870. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Burials Bill; ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a 
second time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out the word “now,” 
and, at the end of the Question, adding the words 
* upon this day six months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“ now” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the; Mr. Osborne Morgan, —_\ 9 

Yeas, \Mr. Hadfield: ees 

Tellers for the; Mr. Cross, 7 122 

Noes, Mr. Tipping: Sil 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Wednesday 
the 18th day of May next; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the words “ Committee 
“of the whole House, for Wednesday the 18th 
*‘ day of May next,” in order to add the words 
* Select Committee,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the; Mr. Osborne Morgan, 1 135 

Yeas, Mr. Hadfield: Smee 

Tellers for the; Mr. Glin, 1 296 

Noes, {Mr Adam: J . 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
* Select Committee” be added, instead thereof :— 
It was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then the Main Question, so amended, being put; 

Ordered, That the Bill be committed to a Select 
Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Married Women’s Property Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 18th day of May next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Married Women’s Property (No. 2) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 18th day of May next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Coroners Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day the 4th day of May next, resolve itself into 
the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Mortgages (No. 2) Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 
the 5th day of April next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


The Wages Arrestment Abolition (Scotland) 
Bill was, according to Order, read a second time ; 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, 


for Wednesday the 27th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Corporation of London Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 18th day of May next. 








The Order of the day being read, for the Com- supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means ; Means. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Peace Pre- 
into a Committee on Peace Preservation (Ireland) #7 ition 
Damages and Costs | Damen. 
[ £ . [Damages and 


(In the Committee. ) Costs.) 


Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the 
payment, out of Moneys to be provided by Parlia- 
ment, of - Damages, together with the Costs of 
the Suit, which may be awarded to the Plaintiff in 
any action for an illegal search for, or seizure of, a 
Newspaper, Printing Press, or Plant used in print- 
ing the said Newspaper, whenever such search or 
seizure shall have been made under the powers of 
any Act of the present Session for the Preserva- 
tion of the Peace in Ireland. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received To- 
morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Pawnbrokers 
Reading of the Pawnbrokers Bill; Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


Ordered, That all Petitions presented during Tramways 
the present Session against the Tramways Bill be Bill. 
referred to the Select Committee on the Bill, and 
such of the Petitioners as pray to be heard by 
themselves, their Counsel or agents, be heard 
upon their Petitions if they think fit ; and Counsel 
heard in favour of the Bill, against the said Peti- 
tions. 

Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence taken 
before the Committee on the Metropolitan Street 
Tramways Bills, in the last Session of Parliament, 
be referred to the said Committee. 


Mr. O'Reilly reported from the Committee on Great North- 
Group 6 of Railway Bills; That they had exa- = Railway 
mined the allegations contained in the Preamble *” 
of the Bill, and amended the same by striking out 
all that relates to the formation of superannuation 
and guarantee funds, the Promoters being desirous 
of withdrawing those provisions from the Bill, and 
found the same, as amended, to be true; and had 
gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr, O'Reilly reported from the Committee on Railway Bills 
Group 6 of Railway Bills; That, for the conveni- (Group 6.) 
ence of Parties, they had adjourned to Friday 
next, at Twelve of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Sir Hedworth Williamson reported from the pristol and 
Committee on Group 3 of Railway Bills; That North Somer- 
in the case of the Bristol and North Somerset Rail- %t,B#'"*Y 
way Bill, they had examined the allegations con- 
ose in the Preamble of the Bill, and — 
the same by striking out certain paragraphs in- 
ductive to a Clause for layin Pears ~ Hana 
rails on the Great Western Railway, which Clause 
was struck out of the Bill as submitted to the 
Committee, and found the same, as amended, ~ 

e 





Churcl 
Bligib’ 
Bill (J 

Bil 
Militi 


Militis 
(rel 


Aber 
Local 
Bill. 








d 


33 VicroRIA. 


be true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Church- The Churchwardens Eligibility Bill was read 
, the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
ae tere.) time Tu-morrow ; and to be printed. 

Bill 87. 
Militia 
(Ireland.) 


The Order made upon the 15th day of February 
last, That there be laid before this House, a Re- 
turn relative to Militia (Jreland), was read, and 
discharged. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Cost of the Jrish Militia 
since last called out for training. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Militia 
(Ireland.) 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 








Thursday, 24th March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 

R. Dodson reported from the Committee on 

the Aberdare Local Board Bill; That they 
had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same by 
adding a recital that the Aberdare Waterworks 
Company have raised the authorised Capital, and 
borrowed the sum of Four thousand pounds, which 
has been converted into Share Capital, making such 
Share Capital Twenty thousand pounds, and found 
the same, as amended, to be true; and had gone 
through the Bill, and made Amendments there- 
unto. 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Aberdare 
Local Board 
Bill. 


Mr. Dedson reported the Dartmouth Water Bill, 
with Amendments. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Dartmouth 
Water Bill, 


Lincoln City Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 

Commons Bill. the Zincoln City Commons Bill; That they had 

examined the allegations contained in the Preamble 

of the Bill, and made verbal Amendments therein, 

and found the same, as amended, to be true; and 

had gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


93rd—24th March. 











101 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table-—Report from Duke of 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Sutherland's 
Bills, That in the case of the Duke of Sutherland's fronds} Bill 
Railway Bill, originating in the Lords, and re- ; 
ferred on the First Reading thereof, the Standing 
Orders not pany inquired into, and which are 
applicable thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on Railway Bills 
Group No. 1 of Railway Bills; That the Parties (Group 1-) 
— the Metropolitan District Railway Bill 
nad stated that the Evidence of William Haywood 
and James Ebenezer Saunders was essential to 
enable them to establish their case, and it having 
been proved that their attendance could not be 
—— without the intervention of the House, 

e had been instructed to move that the said Wil- 
liam Haywood and James Ebenezer Saunders do 
attend the said Committee To-morrow, at Twelve 
of the clock. 

Ordered, That William Haywood and James 
Ebenezer Saunders do attend the said Committee 
To-morrow, at Twelve of the clock. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. pire 3 

Several Public Petitions were also presented, Vide Votes 
and read; and referred to a Select Committee. 24 Tenth 

Report. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an Game Laws 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 7th day-of this (Convictions.) 
instant March, for Returns relative to Game Laws 
(Convictions). 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the Coal and Iron- 
9th day of this instant March, for a Return rela- soe Mines. 
tive to Coal and Ironstone Mines. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated ‘anwell and 
the 22nd day of this instant March, for a Return — 
relative to Hanwell and Carmarthen Lunatic Asyiums. 
Asylums. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant to Medical 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Returns ©4ucation, 
of the Receipts and Expenditure of the General 
Medical Council, and of the Branch Councils for 
England, Scotland and Ireland respectively, for 
the year ending 5th January 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, by Her Majesty’s Civil Depart- 
Command,—Copy of Report of the Commissioners fand,) (Gest 
appointed by the Lords Commissioners of Her — 
Majesty’s Treasury, to inquire into certain Civil 
Departments in Scotland, with Evidence ; and other 
Papers connected with the subject of the Inquiry. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the Navy. 
directions of several Acts of Parliament,—Appro- 
priation Account of the Sums granted by Parlia- 
ment for Navy Services, for the year ended 31st 
March 1869, together with the Report of the 


Mr. Dodson reported the Edinburgh, Loanhead, | Comptroller and Auditor General and Treasury 


Minute thereon. 
Copy of Treasury Warrant, granting a Com- gntails 


/ pensation Allowance to Mr. W. P. Dundas, for (Scotland.) 


oss of Fees sustained by him as Keeper of the 


| Register of Entails, Scotland, year ending 15th 


Wat, Mr. Dodson reported the Ruabon Water Bill, 

with Amendments. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Tuble. | 

Béiabargh, 
Bowlin’ —, Roslin, and Penicuick Railway Bill, with Amend- 
Penicaick ments. 
Railway Bill.  Qrdered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 

and be printed. 
a ay Mr. Dodson reported the Severn and Wye Rail- | November 1869. 


and Canal Bil), Way and Canal Bill, with Amendments. 


Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; | Table. 


and be printed. 


Public Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select 
Petitions Committee on Public Petitions; That they had 
(Ninth Report.) 


examined the Petitions presented upon the 21st 
and 22nd days of this instant March, and had 
directed him to make a Report thereof to the 
House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 

VoL. 125. 





Mr. Otway presented,—Return to several Ad- China (Con- 
dresses to Her Majesty, dated the 22nd and 24th vention.) 
days of February last, for a Return relative to 
China (Convention’. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Malt and Malt ard 
Barley, which was presented upon the 23rd day of Batley. 
this instant March, be printed. No. 

03 Ordered, 


130. 








Ships. 


Navy (Steam 
and Hydraulic 
Steering Gear.) 


Foreign Cattle 
Trade. 


Navy (Cadets 
and Sub- 
Lieutenants.) 


Commons. 


Pawnbrokers. 


Criminal 
Expenses 
(Scotland.) 


102 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, a 
Copy of any Communication or Report from the 
Institution of Naval Architects to the Board of 
Trade in April 1867, respecting the Construction, 
Equipment, and Free-board of Ships. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Extracts of Official Reports made to the Admi- 
ralty on the Application of Steam and Hydraulic 
Steering Gear for Ships of Her Majesty’s Navy 
during the last Four years. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Regulations approved by 
the Lords of the Privy Council relating to the 
Landing of Foreign Animals at Ports in Great 
Britain, and to their Inspection by the Officers of 
the Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Customs. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns of the Number of Naval and Navigating 
Cadets entered in each of the years from 1859 to 
1869, both inclusive: And, of the Number of 
Sub-Lieutenants at the end of every such year. 





Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of all Boroughs and Cities in 
the United Kingdom possessing Common or other 
Lands in respect of which the Freemen or other 
privileged Inhabitants claim any exclusive right 
of Property or use; and distinguishing those 
Places in which such privileged Inhabitants claim 
any Parliamentary or Municipal Franchise, or 
any Immunity from Tolls or Dues paid by other 
Inhabitants. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Number of Licensed 
Pawnbrokers in each Town in England, Scotland, 
and Wales. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 


as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be oaaheals pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return from each County in Scotland, 
as per annexed Form, of Amount of Payments to 
Sheriffs Fiscal, and other Criminal Expenses, 
paid out of County Assessment for the year 
1869 :— 





Amount of Pay:ents 
to Sheriffs Fiscal out of 


Amount of other Nature Amount of Payments 





County Assessment. uae of such other mettre F by 
County Assessment. | Expenses. Exchequer. 
By Fees. | By Salary. 

















Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 


Q4th March. 





1870. 


as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Mr. Glyn reported from the Committee on Peace Peace Pre. 
a, Setvation 


Preservation Jreland) [Damages and Costs], 
Resolution; which was read, as followeth : 


That it is expedient to authorise the payment, Conta 


out of Moneys to be provided by Parliament, of 
any Damages, together with the Costs of the Suit, 
which may be awarded to the Plaintiff in any 
action for an illegal Search for, or Seizure of, a 
Newspaper, Printing Press, or Plant used in 
printing the said Newspaper, whenever such Search 
or Seizure shall have been made under the powers 
of any Act of the present Session for the Preserva- 
tion of the Peace in Ireland. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Peace Pre- 


into a Committee on the Peace Preservation (Jre- 
land) Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 

Crausess, N° 1 to N° 6, with Amendments to 
two of them, agreed to. 

CuausE, N° 7 (Punishment for carrying or 
having arms in proclaimed districts). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 12, to leave out 











the words ‘“‘ two years,” in order to insert the words 
** one year.” 

Question put, That the words proposed to be 
left out stand part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 


Mr. Glyn, 1 
Tellers for the Yeas, iin ins j 333. 
Mr. Moore, 
Tellers for the Noes, Mr. Synan: f 31. 


Clause agreed to. 

Causes, N° 8 and N° 9, agreed to. 

CrausE, N° 10 (Power of persons acting under 
Search Warrants). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 6, after the 
word “ fit” to insert the words “between sunrise 
** and sunset.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
—— put, and negatived. 

Clause agreed to. 

CuauseE, N° 11, amended, and agreed to. 

CLAUSE, N° 12, agreed to. 

CiausE, N° 13 (In proclaimed districts where 
felony committed justices may summon persons 
suspected of being capable of giving evidence in 
relation to such offence, and punish persons refusing 
to give evidence). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 38, to leave 
out the word “ proclaimed.” 

Question, That the word “proclaimed” stand 
part of the Clause ——put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, l. 38, 
after the word “misdemeanor” to insert the words 
“under this Act.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
——put, and negatived. 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 39, to 
leave out the words “ justice of the peace ” in order 
to insert the words “ resident magistrate.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 40, to 
leave out the words “ although no person may be,” 
in order to insert the words “before whom any- 
* body is.” 

Question put, That the words proposed to be 
left out stand part of the Clause ; 

The 





33 VicTrortia. 


The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the Yeas, { a si : 


1 
Mr. 4 if 161. 
r. Synan, 

Tellers for the Noes, { The oO a } 16. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 42, 
after the word “ who” to insert the words “ upon 
“an information on oath, and in writing.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
——put, and negatived. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Cuiausss, N° 14 to N° 19, with Amendments to 
one of them, agreed to. 

CxavuseE, N° 20 (Power to arrest persons in dis- 
trict specially proclaimed found out at night under 
suspicious circumstances). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 7, 1. 9, to leave out 
the words “ as to such Justice shall seem fit,” in 
order to insert the words “ if sufficient and ample 
“ bail be offered by the party.” 

Question, That the words proposed to be left 
out stand part of the Clause——-put, and agreed to. 

Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CiauseEs, N° 21 to N* 25, with Amendments 
to two of them, agreed to. 

CiausE, N° 26 (Venue may be changed on sug- 
gestion of Attorney General). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 9, 1. 14, to leave out 
the words “ or any Judge,” to the word “ shall” 
in 1. 15, in order to insert the words “ may in case 
** the Court think fit.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Cause, N° 27 (Newspapers containing treason- 
able or seditious matters, &amp;c. forfeited to Her 
Majesty ). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 10, 1.4, after the 
word “ Ireland” to insert the words “ and pub- 
* lished after the 18th of March of this year.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :— Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 10, 1. 5, to 
leave out the words “ treasonable or seditious.” 

Question put, That the word “ treasonable 
stand part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 


” 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ am yn a 7 } 330. 
Tellers for the Noes, _ oe. \ 15. 


Another Amendment proposed in p. 10, 1. 5, to 
leave out the words “ or seditious.” 

Question proposed, That the words “or sedi- 
“ tious” stand part of the Clause ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question put, 
That the Chairman do report Progress, and ask 
leave to sit again ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ oa fe \ } 19. 
Tellers for the Noes, “om rvs ae . } 265. 


Motion made, and Question, That the Chairman 
do now leave the Chair put, and negatived. 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 








continued to sit till after 
riday morning ; 


And the House havin 
Twelve of the clock on 


Friday, 25th Mareh, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported That the Committee had made Pro- 
VoL. 125. 


Q4th—25th March. 








103 


gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to move, 
That the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Irish Land 
mittee on the Irish Land Bill; Bill. 
Resolved, ‘That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- annuity Tax 
cond Reading of the Annuity Tax Abolition Abolition 


(Edinburgh and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amend- (Edinburgh 
ment Bill; ) fo )aseciooth 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time rca 


upon Monday the 4th day of April next. . 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- p,: 
cond Reading of the ndinees (Bonen and Con- on 
struction) Bill ; —_—e 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 7th day of April next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- Gas and Water 
cond Reading of the Gas and Water Facilities Facilities Bill. 
Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 7th day of April next. 


The Drainage and Improvement of Lands (Jre- Drainage and 


land) Supplemental Bill was, according to Order, ms a 

read a second time; and committed to a Com (jrelana) 

mittee of the whole House, for this day. Supplemental 
1, 


The Customs (Isle of Man) Bill was, according Customs (Isle 
to Order, read a second time ; and committed to a °f Man) Bill. 
Committee of the whole House, for this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Pawnbrokers Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


this day. 
Church- 


The Churchwardens Eligibility Bill was, ac- "iMt™ 
cording to Order, read a second time; and com- Riigipitity 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for Bill [Lords.] 
this day. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Vessels. 

a Return of the Number and Tonnage of Vessels 
above Fifty Tons, built in each Port in the United 
Kingdom during the years ending 1867, 1868, 
and 1869, respectively, distinguishing Sailing from 
Steam Vessels; and distinguishing, also, those 
built of Iron, of Wood, and those partly of Iron 
and partly of Wood (in continuation of Parlia- 
mentary Paper, No. 347, of Session 1868-9). 


Pawnbrokers 
Bill, 


Ordered, That the Standing Order of the 5th Rugby School. 
day of August 1853, relative to the printing of 
Petitions, be suspended. 

Ordered, That the Petition of Inhabitants of 
Rugby, and the Neighbourhood, the parents of 
boys in Rugby School, and former members of the 
same, which was presented upon the 22nd day of 
this instant March, praying the House notto reduce 
the number of the late Trustees of Rugby School 
as settled by the Public School Commissioners, 
be printed. 


Ordered, That the Board of Trade do present Harbour. &amp;c. 
to this House a Further Report on the Clyde Bills. 
Lighthouses Bill. No. 21. 

‘Mr. Shaw Lefevre accordingly presented the 
said Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sige had been brought from the Lords, by one of the Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

O04 The 




















Income Tax 





104 


The Lords have agreed to the Income Tax 


Assessment and Assessment and Inland Revenue Law Amend- 


Inland Revenue 


Law Amend. 
ment Bill. 
Consolidated 
Fund 

(£. 9.564,191 
7s. 2d.) Bill. 
Judges Juris- 
diction Bill 
[Lords.] 


Chiltern Hills 
Spring Water 
Bill [ Lords. ] 


Brecon Gas 
Bill [Zords.] 


Rainhill Gas 
and Water 
Bill [Zords.] 


Business of 
the House. 


ment Bill, without any Amendment. 


The Lords have agreed to the Consolidated 
Fund (£.9,564,191. 7s. 2d.) Bill, without any 
Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 
made by the Commons to the Judges Jurisdiction 
Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
to incorporate the Feendetens of the Chiltern Hills 
Sprin Water Company (Limited), and granting 
them Powers with reference to supply of Water 
to the Town of Aylesbury and the Vicinity thereof, 
and for other purposes; to which the Lords desire 
the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
to incorporate the Brecon Gas Company, and to 
enable them to supply the Town of Brecon with 
Gas, and for other purposes relating to the Com- 
pany ; to which the Lords desire the concurrence 
of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
to incorporate a Gumeens for better supplying 
with Gas and Water the Township of Rainhill, in 
the Parish of Prescot, and County Palatine of 
Lancaster, and for other purposes; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


Resolved, That the Sitting of the House this day 
be held subject to the Resolutions of the House 
of the 30th day of April 1869. 


And then the House, having continued to sit till 
a quarter of an hour after One of the clock 
on Friday morning, adjourned till this day. 





North Eastern 
Railway (Con- 
solidation of 
Stocks) Bill. 


Fosdyke Bridge 
Bill. 


Belfast Con- 
sumers’ Gas 


Bill. 


Chiltern Hills 
Spring Water 
Bill [Lords.} 


Brecon Gas 
Bill | Lords.} 


Rainhill Gas 
and Water Bill 
[ Lords. } 


North Stafford- 
shire Ruilway 
Bill. 


Friday, 25th March, 1870. 
PRAYERS. 
1 HE North Eastern Railway (Consolidation of 
Stocks) Bill was read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 





The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Fosdyke Bridge Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee; and Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

Reading of the Belfast Consumers’ Gas Bill ; 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Chiltern Hills Spring Water Bill was read 
the first time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Brecon Gas Bill was read the first time. 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Rainhill Gas and Water Bill was read the 
first time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Mr. Hardcastle reported from the Committee on 
Group 5 of Railway Bills; That in the case of 
the North Staffordshire Railway Bill, they had 


examined the allegations contained in the Preamble 
of the Bill, but the same had not been proved to 
their satisfaction. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 





Q4th—25th March. 





1870. 


Mr. Hardcastle reported from the Committee on Railway Bills 
Group 5 of Railway Bills; That, there being no (Group 5.) 
business for their consideration, the Committee 
had adjourned to Monday next, at Twelve of the 
clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Hardcastle reported from the Committee on Midland Raj. 
Group 5 of Railway Bills; That in the case of poy (Addition 
the Midland Railway (Additional Powers) Bill, ) Bill, 
they had made provision in the Bill, pursuant to 
the Instruction of the House of the 28th day of 
February ; that they had examined the allegations 
contained in the Preamble of the Bill, and amended 
the same by inserting recitals in reference to the 
Manchester, Buxton, Matlock, and Midlands Junc- 
tion Railway Company, and the vesting of their 
undertaking in the Midland Railway Company, in 
order to make it consistent with the provisions of 
the Bill, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upor the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Birmingham 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Canal Naviga. 
That in the case of the Birmingham Canal Navi- fae de} 
gations Bill, originating in the Lords, and referred 
on the First Reading thereof, the Standing Orders 
not previously inquired into, and which are appli- 
cable thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Brokers (City 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private of London) 
Bills, That in the case of the Brokers (City of 3! 
London) Bill, no Standing Orders are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 22nd day of June next. 


Several Public Petitions were pene, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. ER: 
Several Public Petitions were also presented, and Vide Votes 


read; and referred to Select Committees. and Tenth 
Report, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Game Game Laws 
Laws (Convictions), which was presented upon (Convictions) 
the 24th day of this instant March, be printed. No. 131. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to the Navy, Navy. 
which was presented upon the 24th day of this No. 132. 
instant March, be printed. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented,—Return to Militia 
an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 23rd day (Ieland.) 
of this instant March, for a Return relative to 
Militia (Ireland). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Suger. 
dated the 4th day of this instant March, for a 
Return relative to Sugar. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the Post Office 
directions of several Acts of Parliament,—Ac- Savings Banks 
counts of all Deposits received and paid under 
the authority of the Post Office Savings Banks Act 
24 Vie. c. 14, and of the Expenses incurred during 
the year ended the 31st December 1869; together 
with a Statement of the Total Amount due at the 
close of the year to all Depositors. 

Account of the Annual Salaries of the Judge, Court i 
Registrars, Clerks, and all others holding Offices bate (I 
in the Court of Probate in Ireland, together with 
an Account of all Fees and Moneys received in 
the year ended 31st December 1869; also Return 
of all Compensations payable uuder the authority 
of the Probate Act for /reland, during that see 





Bez 


_ ai gat 








33 Vicroria. 


Superannu- An Account of all Allowances or Compensations 
ations (Public granted as Retired Allowances or Superannua- 
Offices. ) tions in all Public Offices or Departments, which 
remained payable on the lst January 1869; the 
Annual Amount which was granted in the year 
1869; the Amount which ceased within the year ; 
and the Total Amount remaining payable on the 
31st December 1869. 

An Abstract of an Account of every Increase 
and Diminution which has taken place within the 
year 1869, in the Number of Persons employed, 
or in the Salaries, Emoluments, Allowances, and 
Expenses of all Public Offices or Departments. 

. — That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 


Increase and 
Diminution 
(Public 
Offices.) 


Outrages Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- 
(Ireland.)  jesty’s Command,—Return of Outrages reported 
to the Constabulary Office in Jreland, during the 
year 1869, &amp;c. 
Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Navy (Victual- 


Mr. Childers presented,—Return to an Order, 
ling Yards. ) 


dated the 11th day of this instant March, for Re- 

turns relative to the Navy (Victualling Yards). 
Return to an Order, dated the 24th day of this 

instant March, for Returns relative to the Navy 

(Cadets and Sub-Lieutenants). 

“ — That the said Returns do lie upon the 
able. 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
rant to the Clerk of the Crown, to make out a 
New Writ for the electing of a Burgess to serve 
in this present Parliament for the Borough of 
Newark, in the room of Edward Denison, Esquire, 
deceased. 


Navy (Cadets 
and Sub- 
Lieutenants. ) 


Newark Writ. 


Army (Medical 
Officers. ) 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Copies of that portion or portions of the 
Royal Warrant of the Ist day of October 1858, 
regulating the Grades of Medical Officers in the 
Army :—— Of Section 5 of the Medical Regula- 
tions of 1859:——Of Articles 296, 297, and 298 
of the Royal Warrant of the 3rd day of February 
1866, regulating the Medical Service on the West 
Coast of Africa: Of Clauses 15, 16, and 17 of 
the Royal Warrant of the lst day of April 1867, 
for the Medical Department : Returns of the 
Names of the Medical Officers who served on the 
West Coast of Africa between the Ist day of 
April 1856 and the Ist day of April 1867, with 
the Dates of their Promotions, and their Length 
of Service on the Coast: And, of the Names 
of the Medical Officers serving on the West Coast 
of Africa who died during the above Period. 











to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


East India 
{Public 
Works.) 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of a Despatch from the Government 
of India to the Seeretary of State for India, pro- 
posing certain Reductions of Expenditure under 
the Head of Public Works; and of the Secretary 
of State’s Reply. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Peace Pre- 
servation 
(Ireland) Bil 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Peace Preservation (Jre- 
* land) Bill. 
VoL, 125, 


25th March. 


to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased | 











105 
(In the Committee.) 


Ciause, N° 27 (Newspapers containing treason- 
able or seditious matters, &amp;c. forfeited to Her 
Majesty). 

Amendment again proposed, in p. 10, 1. 5, to 
leave out the words “ or seditious.” 

Question Pat, That the words “ or seditious” 
stand part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 


‘Mr. Glyn, 
Tellers for the Yeas, yn" Gp } 333. 


Mr. Bouverie, ) 

Tellers for the Noes, Mr. Cogan: f 56. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 10, 1. 7, 
after the word “ propagating” to insert the words 
** any of the offences aforesaid, the Lord Lieutenant 
“‘ may from and immediately after any indictment 
‘« found against the proprietor or publisher of such 
“‘ newspaper for any of the offences aforesaid, or 
“ upon an ex officio information filed by the Crown 
" ay ty Sx same, by warrant under his hand 
‘in the Form VI. in the Schedule to this Act 
* annexed, or to the like effect empower any per- 
“ son or persons to whom such warrant is addressed, 
“ or his or their assistants, to enter upon any pre- 
“‘mises where the newspaper specified in said 
‘* warrant and containing such engraving, matter, 
“ expression, or incitements as aforesaid is printed 
“ or published, or where any printing press, plant, 
‘‘ or materials have been used for the printing or 
** publishing of such newspaper as aforesaid shall 
“ be, or shall be suspected to be, or where any 
** copy of such newspaper as aforesaid is sold, dis- 
* tributed, or published, or suspected to be sold, 
“ distributed, or published, or kept or deposited 
* for sale, distribution, or publication, or suspected 
** to be kept or deposited for sale, distribution, or 
** publication, and to search for, seize, and take 
*‘ away such printing presses and plant, and every 
** copy of such newspaper as aforesaid, and to seize, 
* hold, and retain such printing presses, plant, and 
* materials as aforesaid, so as to prevent the pub- 
* lication of such newspaper until the verdict of a 
* jury as aforesaid is legally obtained; and no 
“ action, save as hereinafter mentioned, shall be 
* brought or maintained against any person for 
‘the issuing of such warrant, or for any entry, 
** search, or seizure, or other act, matter, or thing 
“ done in pursuance or under the authority of any 
** such warrant as aforesaid.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
—— put, and negatived. 

Other Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 10,1. 9, 
to leave out the words “ engines, machinery.” 

Question, That the words proposed to be left 


/out stand part of the Clause——put, and agreed 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented | 


to. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 10. is. 14 
and 15, to leave out the as * shall be forfeited 
“to Her Majesty,” in order to insert the words 
“‘ may be seized under warrant of the Lord Lieu- 
‘‘ tenant in form in Schedule to this Act annexed, 
* and detained pending the result of the prosecu- 
“ tion of the publisher of the newspaper.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause:—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 


Other Amendments made, 
The Committee divided. 
Tellers for the Noes,{ Mr. Downing : } 29, 


Question put, That the Clause, as amended, 
stand part of the Bill ; 
Tellers for the Yeas, oo : } 255. 
Mr. Maguire, 
Whereupon the Deputy Serjeant at Arms being 
P come 

































106 


come with a Message for the House to attend the 
Lords Commissioners, the Chairman left the 


Chair. 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair. 





A Message was delivered by Mr. Goodbody, De- 
puty Serjeant at Arms: 


Mr. Speaker, 

The Lords, authorized by virtue of Her Ma- 
jesty’s Commission, for declaring Her Royal As- 
sent to several Acts agreed upon by both Houses, 
desire the immediate attendance of this Honourable 
House in the House of Peers, to hear the Com- 
mission read. 

Accordingly Mr. Speaker, with the House, went 
up to the House of Peers:—And being returned ; 

Mr. Speaker reported, That the House, at the 
desire of the te authorised by virtue of Her 
Majesty’s Commission, had been at the House of 
Peers, where a Commission under the Great Seal 
was read, giving, declaring and notifying the 
Royal Assent to the several Acts therein men- 
tioned; and that the Lords, thereby authorised, 
had declared the Royal Assent to the said Acts, 
as follow: 

An Act to apply certain Sums out of the Con- 
solidated Fund to the Service of the years — 
on the Thirty-first day of March One thousan 
eight oe and sixty-nine, One thousand eight 
hundred and seventy, and One thousand eight 
hundred and seventy-one, and preceding years. 

An Act to make provision for the Assessment of 
Income Tax, and to amend the Law relating to 
Inland Revenue. 


Consolidated 
Fund 

(£. 9,564,191 
7s. 2d.) Bill. 


Income Tax 
Assessment and 
Inland Revenue 
Law Amend- 
ment Bill. 


Provisional 
Orders Bills 
einen 
Dissolved 


Districts and 
Unions Bill. 


An Act to empower Committees on Bills con- 
firming Provisional Orders to award Costs and 
examine Witnesses on Oath. 


An Act to make provision for the Proceedings of 
Boards of Management and Boards of Guardians, 
upon the Dissolution of Districts and Unions, or 
the annexation of Parishes to Unions. 

An Act to extend the Jurisdiction of the Judges 
of the Superior Courts of Common Law at West- 
minster. 

An Act to make better provision for making 
Laws and Regulations for certain parts of India, 
and for certain other purposes relating thereto. 


Judges Juris- 
diction Bill 


East India 


Message from 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
the Lords. 


sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 

their Clerks, as followeth: 

Female Orphan The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 

ne to amend the Acts relating to the Asylum for 
} Female Orphans; to which the Lords desire the 

concurrence of this House. 


Standing 
Orders 
(Special 
Report.) 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Stand- 
ing Orders have leave to make a Special Report. 

Colonel Wilson Patten reported from the said 
Committee, That they had made a Special Report, 
as follows : 

That in the case of the County of London Bill, 
the Bill ought to be referred back to the Examiners 
of Petitions for Private Bills to report whether the 
Notices published in respect of the Corporation of 
London Bill specify the whole of the objects 
intended by the County of London Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


County of Ordered, That the County of London Bill be re- 

London Bill. ferred back to the Examiners of Petitions for Pri- 
vate Bills, to report whether the Notices published 
in respect of the Corporation of London Bil specify 
the whole of the objects intended by the County of 
London Bill. 


25th March. 





1870. 


Colonel Wilson Patten reported from the Select standing 
Committee on Standing Orders, several Resolu- Orders, 
tions; which were read, as follow: i 

1. That in the case of the Great Northern and Great Northen 
Western (of Jreland) Railway (Running Powers, 94 Western 
&amp;c.) Bill, Re-committed Resolution of the Ist day {iisert). 
of March, and Petition of the Great Northern and ning Powers, 
Western (of Jreland) Railway Company, praying for *¢-) Bill. 
dispensation with Standing Order 71, deposited in 
the Private Bill Office and referred to the said Select 
Committee, who were instructed that they have 
Power to inquire into the allegations contained in 
such Petition, and to report to the House whether 
the special circumstances therein stated are such 
as to render it just and expedient that the Standing 
Orders should be dispensed with, Standing Order 
71 ought to be dispensed with, and that the Parties 
be permitted to proceed with their Bill. 

2. That, in the case of the Ryde Pier Railway pyae pier 
Extension Bill, Petition of the Corporation of Railway Ex. 
Ryde, for dispensing with Standing Order 127 in ‘esion Bill 
the case of their Petition against the Bill, the said 
Standing Order ought to be dispensed with. 

3. That, in the case of the Dowpairich, Dundrum, Downpatrick, 
and Newcastle Railway Petition, the Standing Dundrum, and 
Orders ought not to be dispensed with. ty 

The first two Resolutions, being read a second ~~" 
time, were agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Nicol reported from the Committee on path Corpors: 
Group A of Private Bills; That in the case of tion Bill. 
the Bath Corporation Bill, they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, 
and verbally amended the same, and found the 
same, as amended, to be true; and had gone through 
the Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was 
proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair :—And the said Motion was, with leave of 
the House, withdrawn. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Supply. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means; Means. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- prainage and 
mittee on the Drainage and Improvement of Lands Improvement 
(Jreland) Supplemental Bill ; 4 = 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday a 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. Bill. 

The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Customs (Isle 
mittee on the Customs (Js/e of Man) Bill; of Man) Bill. 

Resolved, That this House will, after the other 
Orders of the Day, resolve itself into the said 
Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Railway Con- 
Reading of the Railway Construction Facilities struction _ 
Act (1864) Amendment Bill; emer 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time Bill. 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- attorneys’ and 
mittee on the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ Remune- anew 
ration Bill; — 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday ~ 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Pawnbrokers 
Reading of the Pawnbrokers Bill ; Ba. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Monday next. 
‘ 4 The 





Churchwardens 
Eligibility Bill 
[Lords.] 


Peace Pre- 

servation 

(Ireland) Bill. 
Bill 88. 








33 Vicroria. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Churchwardens Eligibility Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, after the other 
Orders of the Day, resolve itself into the said 
Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Peace Preservation (Jre- 
land) Bill. 

(In the Committee.) 


Cause, N° 28, amended, and agreed to. 

Cause, N° 29, agreed to. . 

Cxiaussz, N° 30, amended, and agreed to. 

Cxiause, N° 31 (Forfeitures under this part of 
this Act to be in addition of other penalties). 


. Question, That the Clause stand part of the 
Bill——-put, and negatived. 

Cravuses, N° 32 and N° 33, amended, and agreed 
to. 
Cause, N° 34 (Gunpowder makers and dealers, 
within thirty days after commencement of Act, 
and afterwards monthly, shall return account of 
their stock to chief officer of police, and keep books 
with accounts of sales, &amp;c., to be inspected and 
stock examined). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 12, 1. 37, to leave 
out the words “ Every maker or manufacturer of 
“ gunpowder and.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

An Amendment made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Cravuses, N° 35 and N° 36, amended, and agreed 
to. 
Ciause, N° 37 (Power to grand jury to pre- 
sent compensation to be paid in certain cases of 
murder or maiming). 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Clause be postponed:—Motion, by leave, with- 
drawn. 

Clause agreed to. 

CxiausE, N° 38 (Moneys levied as compensation 
under this Act or 6 &amp; 7 W. 4, c. 116, s. 106, or 
for extra police under Peace Preservation Act to 
be paid by occupiers of houses). 

f woh: Sie proposed, in p. 15, 1. 8, to leave out 
from the word “applotted” to the end of the 
Clause, in order to insert the words “ assessed and 
“levied in the same manner and by the same 
“ means in all respects as grand jury cess is now 
“by law levied: Provided always, That every 
‘tenant or occupier shall be entitled to deduct 
“ from the rent subsequently payable by him a 
“moiety of such assessment or cess as if the 
“same was poor’s rate, and no more, notwith- 
* standing that the valuation of his holding may 
** be under four pounds.” 

Question proposed, That the word “ applotted” 
stand part of | the Clause :—Amendment, by leave, 
withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 15, 1. 8, to 
leave out from the word “ applotted,” to the end 
of the Clause, in order to insert the words 
“ assessed and levied in the same manner and 
“by the same means in all respects as grand 
** jury cess is now by law levied.” 

Question put, That the word “ applotted” stand 
part of the Giemees 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the Yeas, { Mr. Glyn, } 143. 


Mr. Adam: 
Tellers for the Noes, { \ 34. 


Mr. Downing, 
Sir John Gray: 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 15, L. 11, to 

leave out the words “for the purposes of grand 

** jury cess,” in order to insert the words “ by the 


25th—26th March. 





107 


Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Criauses, N° 39 and N* 40, amended, and 
agreed. to. 

Three Clauses added. 

Another Clause (Notices to be given by Lord 
Lieutenant to newspaper proprietors)——brought 
up, and read the first time. 

Motion made, and Question put, That the Clause 
be read a second time ; 

The Committee divided. 


Mr. Maguire, 7} 


Tellers for the Yeas, { Mv, Cline f 18. 
Tellers for the Noes, {= rk fa : i 105. 


Another Clause (Definition of the word “ news- 
paper’)——brought up, and read the first time. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Clause be read a second time :— Motion and Clause, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Schedule A. amended, and agreed to. 

Schedule B. agreed to. 

Schedule C. amended, and agreed to. 

Preamble agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 





continued to sit till after 
aturday morning ; 


Saturday, 26th March, 1870: 


And the House havin 
Twelve of the clock on 8 


The Clerk Assistant informed the House that mr, speaker's 
Mr. Speaker was unavoidably prevented by in- Indisposition, 
disposition from resuming the Gnair, during the 
present sitting of the House:—Whereupon, Mr. 

Dodson, the Chairman of the Committee of Ways 
and Means, took the Chair as Deputy Speaker. 


Mr. Solicitor General for Zreland reported, That Peace Pre- 
the Committee had gone through the Peace Pre- — Bil 
servation (Ireland) Bill. —— 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day, at 
One of the clock; and be printed. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Customs (Isle 
into a Committee on the Customs (Isle of Man) Man) Bill. 
Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. De- 
puty Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Ayrton 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, 
without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Churchwardens 
into a Committee on the Churchwardens Eligi- rane mm 
bility Bill; and, after some time spent therein, P 
Mr. Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 

Ayrton reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill, and directed him to report the 
same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Select Committee on the Burials Bill was Burials Bill. 
nominated of Mr. Secretary Bruce, Mr. Osborne 
Morgan, Mr. Mowbray, Mr. Miall, Mr. John Tal- 

bot, Mr. Henry Richard, Mr. Beresford Hope, Mr. 

Stone, Mr. Collins, Mr. Cross, Mr. Hardcastle, 

Earl Percy, Sir John Simeon, Mr. Cubitt, and Mr. 

Morley. 

Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 


Ordered, That the Petition of John Carsey Norwich 





* tenement valuation of Ireland.” 
_ Von. 125. 





Chittock, which was presented upon the 17th day Election. 
P2 op Commission. 
















Female Orphan 
Asylum Bill 
[Lords.] 


Public 
Petitions. 


Vide Eleventh 
Report. 
Thames Navi- 
gation Bill. 


No. 133. 


Sugar. 
No. 134. 


Increase and 
Diminution 
(PublicOftices, ) 


No. 135. 


Navy (Victual- 
ling Yards.) 


No, 136. 


Navy (Cadets 
and Sub- 
Lieutepants. ) 


No. 137. 


Peace Pre- 
servation 
(Ireland) Bill. 


108 25th—26th March. 


of this instant March, praying for inquiry into 
the conduct of the Norwich Election Commission, 
be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till One of the clock on Saturday morning, 
adjourned till this day. 





Saturday, 26th March, 1870. 
PRAYERS. 


bee Female Orphan Asylum Bill was read 
the first time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Several Public Petitions were a and 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Thames 
Navigation Bill, which was presented upon the 
21st day of this instant March, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Sugar, 
which was presented upon the 25th day of this 
instant March, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Increase 
and Diminution (Public Offices), which was pre- 
sented upon the 25th day of this instant March, | 
be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Navy 
(Victualling Yards), which was presented upon the 
25th day of this instant March, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Navy 
(Cadets and Sub-Lieutenants), which was pre- 
sented upon the 25th day of this instant March, 
be printed. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Peace Preservation 
(Ireland) Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

A Clause was offered to be added to the Bill: 
(Where it appears to the Lord Lieutenant that 
any newspaper printed or published, or purporting 
to be printed or published, in Jreland after the | 
passing of this Act contains any treasonable or 
seditious engraving, matter, or expressions, or any | 
incitements to the commission of any felony, or | 
any engraving, matter, or expressions encouraging | 
or propagating treason or sedition, or inciting to | 
the commission of any felony, the Lord Lieu-| 
tenant may cause a notice, in the Form VI. in the | 
Schedule (A.) to this Act annexed, or to the like 
effect, to be published in the Dublin Gazette, and 
if any such newspaper purports to be printed or 
published at any known house in Jreland, a true 
copy of such notice shall be served at or posted 
upon such house; and where any person shall have 
served or posted any such notice as aforesaid, he 
shall verify such service or posting by a solemn 
declaration annexed to a printed copy of the 
Dublin Gazette containing such notice, to be made 
before a justice of the peace in the Form VII. 
specified in the Schedule (A.) to this Act annexed, 
oer to the like effect ; and such person shall deposit 
such printed copy and declaration annexed thereto 
with the clerk of the peace for the county within 
which such house is situate, or his deputy; and 
the said clerk of the peace, or deputy, shall sign 
and date the same, and shall preserve the same 
amongst the records of the said county ; and the 
production from the custody of such clerk of the 
peace, or deputy, of the said printed copy of such 
Gazette and declaration annexed thereto, or of a 
copy of the same respectively, signed and certified 
as a true copy by such clerk of the peace, or 
deputy, shall in all proceedings, and fur all pur- 





1870. 


poses whatsoever, be conclusive evidence that the 
said notice was duly served or posted. 

The production of a printed copy of the Dublin 
Gazette, purporting to be printed and published 
by the Queen’s authority, containing the publi- 
cation of any such notice as aforesaid, shall be 
conclusive evidence in all courts of justice in 
Ireland of all such facts and circumstances as were 
or shall be necessary to authorise the issuing of 
any such notice; and every such notice shall be 
deemed and taken in all such courts respectively, 
to all intents and purposes whatsover, to have been 
issued in conformity with this part of this Act. 

If after the publication of such notice and the 
service or posting thereof (if such there be), the 
said newspaper, or any newspaper belonging to or 
published by the same proprietor, printer, or pub- 
lisher, or printed or published at the same pre- 
mises, or under the same control or management, 
contains any treasonable or seditious engraving, 
matter, or expressions, or any incitements to the 
commission of any felony, or any engraving, matter, 
or expressions encouraging or propagating treason 
‘or sedition, or inciting to the commission of any 
|felony, all printing presses, engines, machinery, 
types, implements, utensils, paper, and other plant 
and materials used or employed, or intended to be 
used or employed, in or for the purpose of printing 
or publishing such newspaper, or found in or about 
any premises where such newspaper is printed 
or published, and all copies of such newspaper, 
wherever found, shall be forfeited to Her Majesty) : 
And the said Clause was brought up, and read the 
first and second time. 

An Amendment was proposed to be made there- 
unto, in 1, 10, by leaving out the words “at or 
“‘ posted upon such house,” in order to insert the 
words “shall ten days at least previously be served 
*‘ on the registered proprietor of any such news- 
** paper, either personally or by leaving the same 
* with the wife, child, servant, or other inmate aged 
* sixteen.years or upwards, at the residence of 
*‘ such registered proprietor, and also a true copy 
*“ of such notice chal be served at the house or 
‘ premises where any such newspaper was printed 
*‘ or published, or purported to be printed or pub- 
“lished, by leaving the same with the servant, 
clerk, or other person therein employed or resi- 
** dent, being of the age of sixteen years or upwards; 
* provided that if such service as last aforesaid 
*“ cannot be effected, or admission into the said 
“ house or premises cannot be obtained, then by 
** posting on some conspicuous part upon such house 
or premises a true copy of such notice, between 
* the hours of eight o’clock a.m. and two o’clock 
* p.m,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Clause:—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Then Amendments were made to the Clause. 

And the said Clause, so amended, was made part 
of the Bill. 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Bill, in p. 1,1. 11, by leaving out the word 
‘‘ August” and inserting the word “ March,” in- 
stead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the word 
** August” stand part of the Bill:—It was resolved 
in the Affirmative. 

Then Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Axiother Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 14, 1. 2, by inserting after the 
words “ complained of,” the words “and as well 
* after the passing of this Act as within fourteen 
** days of the date of the said warrant.” 

And the Question being proposed, That those words 
be there inserted:—The said proposed Amend- 
ment was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Then another Amendment was made to the Bill. 

Another 








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33 Vicrortia. 


Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill by inserting at the end of the last 
Amendment, the words “ and within fourteen days 
“of the date of the said warrant.” 

And the Question being put, That those words 
be there inserted :—It passed in the Negative. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 16,1. 29, by leaving out the words 
“or otherwise injured in his person.” 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Bill:—It 
was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, by adding at the end of the last Amend- 
ment, the words “ provided that all such applica- 
“tions under this Act for any such presentment 
“ shall be first made and decided at presentment 
‘* sessions, in the same manner in every respect as 
‘“‘ applications are now made under the authority 
“of Section One hundred and thirty-six of the 
“ said Act of the sixth and seventh years of the 
“yeion of his late Majesty King William the 
“ Fourth ; provided that the rejection or adoption 
“ of any such presentment by presentment sessions 
“‘ shall not prejudice the right of the grand jury 
“ from adopting or rejecting such presentment.” 

And the Question being put, That those words 
be there added :—It passed in the Negative. 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 





Customs (Isle Lhe Customs (Isle of Man) Bill was, according 
of Man) Bill. to Order, read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
Churchwardens The Order of the day being read, for the Third 


Digibility Bill Reading of the Churchwardens Eligibility Bill ; 
nl Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


Railway Con- 


The Order for reading a second time, upon 
struction Facili- 


Monday next, the Railway Construction Facilities 


a Act (1864) Amendment Bill was read, and dis- 
Bill charged. 


Ordered, Vhat the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 8th day of April next. 


And then the House adjourned till Monday 
next. 





Monday, 28th March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


HE House being informed, That the Sheriffs 
of the City of London attended at the door, 
they were called in; and at the Bar presented,— 
A Petition of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and 
Commons of the City of London, in Common 
Council assembled :—And then they withdrew. 
And the said Petition, praying the House that the 
Petitioners may be heard by themselves, their coun- 
sel, agents, and witnesses, before the Committee to 
whom the Tramways Bill has been referred, and 
against the Bill about to be laid before the Com- 
mittee by the Metropolitan Board of Works, or 
such of the Clauses as affect the Petitioners, or the 
City of London, and in support of such alterations 
therein and additions thereto as they may consider 
necessary or proper for the protection of their 
pi gr and interests, and the rights and interests 
of the Citizens of London, was read; and referred 
to the Select Committee on the Bill. 





Tramways Bill. 


Wth—28th March. 





109 


The House being informed, That the Sheriffs Brokers (City 
of the City of London attended at the door, they of London) 
were called in; apd at the Bar presented,—A pu. 
Petition of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Com- 

mons of the City of London, in Common Council 
assembled :—And then they withdrew. 

And the said Petition, praying the House that 

the Brokers (City of London) Bill may not pass 

into a law, was read; and ordered to lie upon the 


Table. 


Ordered, That the Committee on Group H. of Private Bills 
Private Bills have leave to sit this day till Five (Stour 4.) 
of the clock, during the sitting of the House. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Newry and 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Armagh Rail- 
That in the case of the Newry and Armagh Rail- ¥°¥ Gin 
way (Arbitration) Bill, originating in the Lords, [ Zorde.] 
and referred on the First Reading thereof, the 

Standing Orders not previously inquired into, and 

lan are applicable thereto, have been complied 

with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Carmarthen 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Gas Bill 
That in the case of the Carmarthen Gas Bill, [ Lords. ] 
originating in the Lords, and referred on the First 
Reading thereof, the Standing Orders not pre- 

viously inquired into, and which are applicable 

thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Beccles Water 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Bill | Lords.] 
That in the case of the Beccles Water Bill, origi- 

nating in the Lords, and referred on the First 

Reading thereof, the Standing Orders not pre- 

viously inquired into, and which are applicable 

thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from guint arban’s 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Gas Bill 
That in the case of the Saint Alban’s Gas Bill, \2erés-] 
originating in the Lords, and referred on the First 
Reading thereof, the Standing Orders not pre- 
viously inquired into, and which are applicable 
thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Brighton and 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Hove General 
That in the case of the Brighton and Hove General tarda 
Gas Bill, originating in the Lords, and referred on : 
the First Reading thereof, no Standing Orders not 
previously inquired into are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the 'T'able,— Report from Southport 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, be we Bill 
That in the case of the Southport Water Bill, — 
originating in the Lords, and referred on the First 
Reading thereof, no Standing Orders not pre- 
viously inquired into are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from mitwall Canal 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Bill [Lords.] 
That in the case of the Millwall Canal Bill, origi- 
nating in the Lords, and referred on the First 
Reading thereof, no Standing Orders not previously 
inquired into are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Rotherham and 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, prey 8m o 
That in the case of the Petition for additional pro- — 


Health Bill. 
vision in the Rotherham and Kimberworth Local 





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P3 Board 








Public 
Yetitions 
(Tenth 
Report.) 


Great North- 
ern and West- 


ern (of Ireland) 


Railway 
(Running 
Powers, &amp;c.) 
Bill. 


Fosdyke Bridge 
Bill.” . 


Gunthorpe 
Bridge Bill. 


Wrexham Gas 
Bill. 


Airedale Gas 
Bill. 


East London 
Railway Bill. 


Great Eastern 
Railway 
(General 
Powers) Bill. 


Great Eastern 
Railway 
(Metropolitan 
Railways, &amp;c. ) 
Bill. 


Great Northern 


Railway Bill, 


Hyde Local 
Board Bill 


Wth 


110 


Board of Health Bill, the Standing Orders have 
been complied with. 

Oridered, That it be an Instruction to the Com- 
mittee on the Bill, that they have power to make 
provision therein pursuant to the prayer of the 
said Petition. 


Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they had 
examined the Petitions presented upon the 23rd, 
24th, 25th, and 26th days of this instant March, and 
had directed him to make a Report thereof to the 
House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


The House was moved, That the Report from 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders in re- 
spect of the Great Northern and Western (of Ire- 
land) Railway (Running Powers, &amp;c.) Bill, might 
be read; and the same being read ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


A Motion being made, That the Fosdyke Bridge 
Bill be now read the third time ; 

Mr. Headlam, by Her Majesty’s Command, 
acquainted the House, That Her Steuer, having 
been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives 
Her Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s interest is 
concerned, that the House may do therein as they 
shall think fit. 

Then the Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Gunthorpe Bridge Bill was read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Wrexham Gas Bill was read the third 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Airedale Gas Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Ordered, That the East London Railway Bill 
be re-committed to the former Committee, with 
Power to make a further Report:—And that 
they have leave to sit and proceed To-morrow. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Great Eastern Railway (General Powers) Bill, 
as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Great Eastern Railway (Metropolitan Rail- 
ways, &amp;c.) Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Great Northern Railway Bill, as amended in 
the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


March. 1870. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration King’s 
the King’s Lynn Gas Bill, as amended in the Com- Gas Bill, 
mittee; and Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration London, Bag, 
the London, Blackwall, and Millwall Extension Wall, and yy, 
Railway Bill, as amended in the Committee. Sie 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. "5M 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Northampton 
the Northampton Corporation Markets and Fairs Corporation 
Bill, as amended in the Committee; and Amend- Foire mat 
ments were made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Shipley Ges 
the Shipley Gas Bill, as amended in the Com- Bill. 
mittee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Abbot's Wood ( Dean Forest) Enclosure Bill, oe Wood 
was read a second time ; and committed. Enc 
Lords.) 


The Callander and Oban Railway Bill was read ne ae 
a second time ; and committed. Bill [Lorde 
Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. a 
Several Public Petitions were also presented, Vide Votes 
and read; and referred to a Select Committee. a — 
epo 


Mr. Hardcastle reported from the Committee on Dudley, Old. 
Group 5 of Railway Bills; That the Parties pro- sisyhom Tigh 
moting the Dudley, Oldbury, and Birmingham Lond Railway 
High Level Railway Bill, had stated to the Com- Bill. 
mittee that it was not their intention to proceed 
with the same. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 


and be printed. 


Mr. Hardcastle reported from the Committee on London, Wor 
Group 5 of Railway Bills; That the Parties pro- cst Ps 
moting the London, Worcester, and South Wales Railway Bill, 
Railway Bill had stated to the Committee that it 
was not their intention to proceed with the same. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Births, Deaths, 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Fifteenth Annual Re- 24 Manse, 
port of the Registrar General on the Births, Deaths, (Scotland.) 
and Marriages registered in Scotland during the 

year 1869; and Fifth Annual Report on Vacci- 

nation. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant to Court of 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of perme ol 4) 
Act of Sederunt anent Fees for Practitioners ‘ 
before the Court of Session. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 

Table. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- East India 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 25th day of this reeks.) 
instant March, for a Return relative to East India ‘ 
(Public Works). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 

Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, oom 4 h- 
dated the 15th day of this instant March, for a (pcre) 
Return relative to the Houses of Parliament 


(Decay of Stone). 





The House proceeded to take into consideration | 
the Hyde Local Board Bill, as amended in the 
Committee ; and Amendments were made to the 
Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 











Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the Tres™yY Cat 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—An Account 
showing all the Sums which have been received 
into the Treasury Chest, and which have been 


paid out of the same, between Ist April 1868 me 
8 





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Ships. 





—or-_ 


a 


a 


af 


83 Vicroria. 28th 


31st March 1869, prepared by the Comptroller 
and Auditor General. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s 
Command,—Return of the Number and Nature 
of the Accidents and Injuries to Life and Limb 
which have been reported to the Board of Trade 
as having occurred on all the Railways open for 
Traffic in England and Wales, Scotland, and Ire- 
land respectively, during the year ended the 3ist 
day of December 1869. 

Accounts relating to Trade and Navigation of 
the United Kingdom, for the Month ended 28th 
February 1870, and Two Months ended 28th Fe- 
bruary 1870. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented,—Return to an 
Order, dated the 24th day of this instant March, 
for a Return relative to Ships. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table ; and that the Accounts relating to Trade 
and Navigation be printed. 


Railway 
Accidents. 


Trade and 
Navigation. 
No. 86. 


Ships. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of the Rules and Regulations under 
which the Royal Patriotic Fund is administered : 
—— Statements of the Amount which has not been 
expended in each year: ——Of the Total Amount 
now accumulated :—— And, of any Scheme as to 
what is intended to be done with the Amount thus 
accumulated. 

Ordered, Vhat the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Royal Patriotic 
Fund. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of Papers relating to the Memorial 
of the Ex-Nawab of Tonk:—— And, Copy of or 
Extracts from any other Correspondence relating 
to his Affairs. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


East India (Ex- 
Nawab of 
Tonk.) 


Cancer (Chief Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 


ks, &amp;c.) 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Number and Names of the 
Chief Clerks of the Master of the Rolls, and of 
each of the Vice-Chancellors, with the Number 
of Days they were severally in Attendance in 
Chambers during the past legal year, viz., from 
the 1st day of November 1868 to the Ist day of 
November 1869, and the Number of Days, exclu- 
sive of Sundays, they were absent in that period : 
——Similar Return of the Number of Days they 
have severally been in attendance and absent since 
the opening of the Chancery Offices in October 
last, to the 20th day of March instant, and the 
Number of Hours in which during the latter period 
they have been severally engaged in their Official 
Duties in their respective Offices during the Days 
they have been in Attendance; also the Number 
of Causes and Matters now standing referred to 
each Chief Clerk; the Number of Summonses 
issued and Appointments made by them, and the 
Number of Orders made and Accounts passed 
during the past legal year, viz., from the Ist day 
of November 1868 to the lst day of November 
1869; and also the Number of Causes and Matters 
pending in which no Proceedings have been taken 
y or before them during such year:——And, 
similar Return as regards the Masters of the Su- 


to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased | 





March. 111 


perior Courts of Common Law, so far as relates to 
their Number and Names, and their respective 
Attendance in Court or in Chambers; the Time 
respectively occupied by them in their Official 
Duties during the Days they have been in Attend- 
ance, and the Number of Days, exclusive of Sun-- 
days, in which they have been respectively Absent 
during the past legal year, viz., from the Ist day 
of November 1868 to the lst day of November 
1869; and also from the commencement of Mi- 
chaelmas Term 1869 to the 20th day of March 
1870, inclusive. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Pauperism, &amp;. 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Returns of the Amount expended in the 
Relief of Paupers, also of the Population, in the 
years 1840, 1841, and 1842, respectively ; showin 
the proportion of the former to the latter in ouh 
year: Of the Price of Cotton during each of 
the above mentioned years: Similar Returns 
for 1848 :——And, similar Returns for 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 








Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Chatham 

a Copy of any Contract and Plan in deviation from Dockyard 
the Contract and Plan for the Extension of Chat- ©xtension. 
ham Dockyard 1867, now in the Library of this 

House, and the comparative Cost as between those 

Works already sanctioned by Parliament, and 

those which are being carried out under the revised 

Plan. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Aldershot 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Sewage. 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of Report made to the Secretary 
of State for the Home Department by Mr. Rawlin- 
son, under the Sanitary Act of 1866, after an 
“Inquiry as to the truth or otherwise of certain 
allegations made by members of the Local Board 
of Health for the District of Aldershot, in the 
County of Hants, as to the alleged Pollution 
of the River Blackwater by Sewage permitted to 
flow unclarified from the Camp Farm.” 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Message from 
Message had been brought from the Lords by one the Lords. 
of their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Coinage Bill, with Coinage Bill. 
Amendments; to which the Lords desire the con- 
currence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Limerick and 

to authorise the Limerick and Ennis Railway Com- one Railway 

pany to cancel certain authorised but unissued “ aii 

Shares, and to borrow on Mortgage in lieu thereof, 

and to issue Debenture Stock, and for other purposes; 

to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 

House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Limerick and 

to authorise the Limerick and Foynes Railway Com- Foynes Rail- 
any to cancel certain authorised but unissued (Erde) 

Proteome Shares, and ‘to borrow on Mortgage in ; 

lieu thereof, and to issue Debenture Stock, and for 

other purposes; to which the Lords desire the 

concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Cardiff Gas 

for extending the limits within which the Cardiff Bil! [Lords] 





Vou. 125, 


Gas Light and Coke Company may supply Gas, 
P4 and 

































































Convict Esta- 
blishments 

(Chatham and 
other Places.) 


Irish Land Bill. 


112 


and for empowering the Company to raise addi- 
tional capital, and for other purposes; to which 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Returns stating the Number of Convicts 
which can be accommodated at each of the Prison 
Establishments of Chatham, Portsmouth, Haulbow- 
line, and Gibraltar respectively :—— And, of the 
Numbers in those Establishments on the 1st day 
of March 1870, and the Numbers employed on 
_ particular description of Work on that 

ay. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 





The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Jrish Land Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 

CriauseE, N° 1 (Legality of Ulster tenant-right 
custom). 

Motion made, and Question, That the Clause 
be postponed——put, and negatived. 

Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 10, to leave 
out from the first word “the” to the word “ cus- 
“ tom,” in]. 20, in order toinsert the words “ Whereas 
* frequently in the province of Ulster, and occa- 
‘** sionally in other parts of Jreland, certain usages 
** have prevailed, under and by virtue of which 
‘‘ tenants upon the determination of their occupa- 
“tion have been accustomed to receive sums of 
“ money from the incoming tenants; and whereas 
“it is desirable that all fair claims arising from 
“ such usages should be duly paid and discharged, | 
** but that such usages should continue no longer 
“than is necessary for such discharge and pay- 
* ment, be it enacted, That it shall be lawful for 
“ the landlord and tenant of any land subject to 
“any of such usages to contract for the freedom 
“ of the land therefrom, and if they shall agree 
“ upon the sum to be paid by the landlord for such 
* discharge, then upon the payment of the sum 
“agreed upon a memorandum to that effect may | 
“ be registered in the Landed Estates Court, and 
* thereupon the land shall be freed and discharged | 
“ for ever from such usages; but that until such | 
“a memorandum is registered such usages in re- 
*‘ spect of such land shall be deemed lawful, and | 
“may be enforced to such an extent and in such | 
“ manner as are hereinafter provided : | 

““Whensoever before the passing of this Act: 
“ Jand which had at one time been subject to any | 
“such usages has been discharged therefrom by | 
“ agreement between the landlord and tenant, it 
*‘ shall be lawful for the landlord to apply to the 
** Landed Estates Court to have a memorandum 
* for such discharge recorded, and the Court upon 
*‘ due proof of such agreement, and due notice to 
* the tenant, shall order such memorandum to be 
* recorded.” 

Question, That the first word “ the” stand part 
of the Clause—— put, and agreed to. 

Amendment proposed, in p. 1,1. 10, after the 
first word “ the” to insert the words “ usages re- | 
“ lating to the transmission of « holding by tenant, 
‘“‘ and to the compensation to be made to or on ac- 
count of an outgoing tenant of a holding, including 
* the usages commonly known as the Ulster tenant- 
“ right custom, are hereby declared to be legal | 
“ customs, and shall, in case of any holding proved | 
* to be subject to any such usages, be enforced in 
* manner provided by this Act.” 

Question put, That those words be there in- 
serted; 








8th—2ith March. 


The Committee divided. 
Tellers for the Yeas, { Samuelson, 
\Mr. Cogan : 
(Mr. Glyn, 
*\Mr. Adam : 


Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 10, 
after the first word “the” to insert the words 
“several usages now prevalent in the province of 
*“ Ulster, which are commonly known and in this 
“ Act referred to as the Ulster tenant-right cus- 
“ toms, are hereby declared to be legal customs; 
*‘ and in the case of any holding in the province 
“ of Ulster proved to be subject to any such custom 
“ the same shall be enforced against any landlord 
* violating such custom in the manner provided 
* by this Act.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 10, 
after the word “ Ulster,” to insert the words “ com- 
“monly known as the Ulster tenant-right, which 
“is to be deemed and taken to be the right of 
“ continued occupation by the tenant in possession, 
** subject to the payment of the rent to which the 
** premises held by him are liable, or such change 
“ of rent as shall be settled from time to time, b 
“fair valuation, in manner hereinafter provided, 
“or(on the surrender or other determination of 
“ his tenancy) a right to sell his interest in the 
** said premises to any solvent tenant to whom the 
*‘ landlord shall not make reasonable objection, 
** unless paid by the landlord the value thereof, as 
“‘ if sold to a solvent tenant, is hereby declared to 
* be a legal right, and shall be enforced in manner 
** provided by this Act.” 

Question put, That those words be there in- 


serted ; 
The Committee divided. 
} 39. 
Noes, \Mr. Adam: }sis. 
Other Amendments made. 


Tellers for thes; Mr. William Johnstone, 
To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again 


Tellers for the Noes 


Yeas, (Mr. Downing : 
Tellers for the (Mr. Glyn, 





And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 29th March, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third War Office Bill 


Reading of the War Office Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Drainage and 
into a Committee on the Drainage and Improve- Improvement 
ment of Lands (Jreland) Supplemental Bill ; and, a reland) Sap 
after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker _re- plemental Bi 


sumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That 
the Committee had gone through the Bill, and 
directed him to report the same, without Amend- 
ment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Order of the day aang read, for the Second Real * 


Reading of the Real Estate Succession Bill; _ 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 2nd day of May next. . 
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Supply. The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 
Ways and The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Meas. * mittee of Ways and Means ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 
Attorneys’and The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Solicitors’ Re- mittee on the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ Remunera- 
menerston tion Bill; : 
Bill. : ° ° 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 
Pawnbrokers The Order of the day being read, for the Second | 
Bill Reading of the Pawnbrokers Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 
Churchwardens The Order of the day being read, for the Third 


semay Reading of the Churchwardens Eligibility Bill ; 
‘ Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Wednesday next. 


Ordered, That the Report and Minutes of Pro- 
ceedings of the Select Committee on the Burials 
Bill in Session 1862, and the Bill, as amended by 
the Select Committee, be reprinted, and referred 
to the Select Committee on the Burials Bill. 


Burials Bill 
(1862.) 


Stamp Dety on Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
Bum. to remove doubts as to the Construction of a por- 
tion of the Sixteenth Section of the Act of the 
Seventeenth and Eighteenth Victoria, Chapter 
Kighty-three, relating to Stamp Duties: And that 
Mr. Bourke, Mr. Locke, and Mr. Dodds do prepare, 


and bring it in. 


The Select Committee on Registration of Voters 
in Counties (England and Wales), was nominated 
of Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen, Mr. Henniker-Major, 
Mr. Richards, Mr. Winn, Mr. Pease, Lord Claud 
John Hamilton, Sir Edward Colebrooke, Mr. Raikes, 
Mr. Dodds, Mr. Wynn, Mr. Andrew Johnston, Mr. 
Algernon Egerton, Mr. Wentworth Beaumont, Mr. 
Cross, and Mr. Henry Robert Brand; with Power 
to send for persons, papers, and records, 

Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 

Ordered, That the Report of the Select Com- 
mittee appointed in 1864 to inquire into the Laws 
affecting the Registration of County Voters in 
England and Wales, be referred to the Committee. 


The Standing Order of the 3rd April 1862 re- 
lative to the Committee of Public Accounts was 
read, and amended, by leaving out the word “ Nine,” 
and inserting the word “ Eleven,” instead thereof. 

The Committee was accordingly nominated of 
Mr. Stansfeld, Mr. Pollard-Urquhart, Mr. Sclater- 
Booth, Lord Frederick Cavendish, Mr. Seely, Mr. 
Liddell, Mr. Algernon Egerton, Mr. William Fowler, 
Mr. Goldney, Mr. Candlish, and Mr. Hunt. 


Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Select 
Committee on the Tramways Bill, that they have 
Power to extend the Bill to Scotland. 

Ordered, That all Petitions from Scotland re- 
lating to the said Bill be referred to the Com- 
mittee. 

The Order made upon the 14th day of this 
instant March, That the Select Committee on the 
said Bill do consist of Nine Members, was read, 
and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Committee do consist of Ten 
Members. 

Ordered, That Mr. Dalglish be added to the 
Committee. 


Registration of 


Voters in 


Coun 
(England and 
Wales.) 


Public 
Accounts, 


Tramways Bill. 


ete a » age Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Law relating to the Surveys of 


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113 


Great Britain, Ireland, and the Isle of Man: And 
that Mr. Ayrton and Mr. Secretary Cardwell do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill County Courts 
to transfer to the Commissioners of Her Majesty’s (Buldines.) 
Works and Public Buildings the Property in, and 
Control over, the Buildings and Property of the 
County Courts in England, and for other purposes 
relating thereto: And that Mr. Ayrton and Mr. 

Stansfeld do prepare, and bring it in. 


Mr. Bourke presented a Bill to remove doubts Stamp D 
as to the Construction of a portion of the Sixteenth Deeds Bill. 
Section of the Act of the Seventeenth and Eigh- Ball 00. 
teenth Victoria, Chapter Eighty-three, relating to 
Stamp Duties: And the same was read the first 
time; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Tuesday the 12th day of April next; and to be 
printed. 


ag on 


Mr. Ayrton presented a Bill to amend the Law Survey of Great 
relating to the Surveys of Great Britain, Ireland, Patain, &amp;c. 
and the Isle of Man: And the same was read the; , 
first time ; and ordered to be read a second time Bill 90 
upon Wednesday next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Ayrton presented a Bill to transfer to the County Courts 
Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Works and Public (Buildings) 
Buildings the Property in, and Control over, the 
Buildings and Property of the County Courts in Bill 91. 
England, and for other purposes relating thereto: 

And the same was read the first time ; and ordered 
to be read a second time upon Wednesday next ; 
and to be printed. 
And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after Twelve of the clock 
. Tuesday morning, adjourned till this 
ay. 








Tuesday, 29th March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


O# DERED, That the Committee on Group 
of Railway Bills have leave to sit this day til 
Five of the clock, during the sitting of the House. 


5 Railway Bills 
l (Group 5.) 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Salmon — 
Fisheries have leave to sit this day till Five of the “*""™ 
clock, during the sitting of the House. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Bristol and 
the Bristol and North Somerset Railway Bill, as Xorh Somerset 
° ° y ° 
amended in the Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Edinburgh, 
Loanhead, and 


the Edinburgh, Loanhead, and Roslin Railway Bill Rostin Railway 

(changed from Edinburgh, Loanhead, Roslin, and Bill (changed 

Penicuick Railway), as amended in the Committee. oe a 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. j2s5. Roslin, 


head, Roslin, 
and Penicuick 
Railway.”’) 
Severn and 
Wye Railway _ 
and Canal Bill, 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Severn and Wye Railway and Canal Bill, as 
amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Duke of Sutherland’s Railway Bill was Duke of — 
read a second time; and committed. Sutherland’s 


Railway Bill 
P ¥ [ZLords.]} 
The Cardiff Gas Bill was read the first time. Cardiff Gas 


Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- Bill [Zords.} 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Limerick and Foynes Railway Bill was Limerick and 
read the first time. Foynes Rail 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- Bi [Zords] 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


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114 
The Limerick and Ennis Railway Bill was read 


Ennis Railway the first time. 


Bill [ords.] 


Oyster and 
Mussel 
Fisheries Bill. 


East London 
Railway Bill. 


Chiltern Hills 
Spring Water 
Bill [Lords.] 


Rainhill Gas 
and Water 
Bill [ Lords. } 


Severn Junc- 
tion Railway 


Standing 
Orders. 


Great Northern 


and Western 
(of Ireland) 


Railway (West- 
rt Quay Line) 
ill. 


Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Mr. Pease reported from the Select Committee 
on the Oyster and Mussel Fisheries Bill; That 
they had examined the matters therein contained 
of the confirmation of the Provisional Order in the 
Schedule thereto in respect of Emsworth; that the 
Provisional Order relating thereto ought to be con- 
firmed, and that they had directed him to report the 
Bill in respect thereof, without Amendment, to 
the House. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a Com- 
mittee of the whole House, for Thursday next. 


Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on 
Group 1 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the 
East London Railway (Re-committed) Bill, they 
had agreed further to report that with respect to 
the extension of time for the completion of the 
Railways, the Committee were of opinion that 
under the circumstances to which their attention 
had been called, the restriction of Standing Order, 
No. 153 (Section D) need not be enforced with 
respect to the said Bill, and that the Company 
should be allowed a further period of five years to 
complete their authorised Railways, Clauses having 
been inserted in the Bill by the Committee, in 
pursuance of the said Standing Order, for securing 
the completion of the Railways; and that they 
had made no further Amendment to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Chiltern Hills Spring 
Water Bill, originating in the Lords, and referred 
on the First Reading thereof, no Standing Orders 
not previously inquired into are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Rainhill Gas and Water 
Bill, originating in the Lords, and referred on the 
First Reading thereof, the Standing Orders not 
previously inquired into, and which are applicable 
thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Sir Hedworth Williamson reported from the Com- 
mittee on Group 3 of Railway Bills; That in the 
case of the Severn Junction Railway Bill, they had 
examined the allegations contained in the Preamble 
of the Bill, but the same had not been proved 
to their satisfaction. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Colonel Wilson Patten reported from the Select 
Committee on Standing Orders, several Resolutions 
which were read, as follow: 

1. That in the case of the Great Northern and 
Western (of Jreland) Railway (Westport Quay 
Line) Bill, Re-committed Resolution of the Ist day 
of March, and Petition of the Great Northern and 
Western (of Jreland) Railway Company, prayin 
for dispensation with Standing Order 71, aupedend 
in the Private Bill Office and referred to the said 
Select Committee, who were instructed that they 
have power to inquire into the allegations contained 
in such Petition, and to report to the House 
whether the special circumstances therein stated 
are such as to render it just and expedient that the 
Standing Orders should be dispensed with, Stand- 
ing Order 71 ought to be dispensed with, and that 
the Parties be permitted to proceed with their Bill. 





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2. That in the case of the London and North London and 
Western Railway (Additional Powers) Bill, Peti- prey 
tion of the Cambrian Railways Company, for dis- ditional Power) 
pensing with Standing Order 127 in the case of Bill. 
their Petition against the Bill, the said Standing 
Order ought not to be dispensed with. . 

3. That, in the case of the Atlantic Telegraph Atlantic Tele- 
Company Petition, the Standing Orders ought to = Com. 
be dispensed with; that the parties be permitted” ~ 
to proceed with their Bill. 

he First and Third Resolutions, being read a 
second time, were agreed to. , 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


The House was moved, That the Report from Atlantic 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders in re- [elesraph 
spect of the Petition for leave to bring in the “"?"” 
Atlantic Telegraph Company Bill, might be read ; 
and the same being read; 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to authorise Arrangements between the Aflantic 
Telegraph Company and other Telegraph Com- 
panies, and for other purposes: And that Mr. Salt 
and Mr. Elliot do prepare, and bring it in. 


The House was moved, That the Report from Great Northen 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders in re- ye Rete 
spect of the Great Northern and Western (of Jre- Ccalwey (ies. 
land) Railway ( Westport Quay Line) Bill Re-com- port Quay Line) 
mitted Resolution, might be read; and the same Bill. 
being read ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 
A Public Petition was also presented, and read; yiae Votes 
and referred to a Select Committee. and Eleventh 
Report. 
Ordered, That the Return relative to Parochial Parochial 
Valuations ( Scotland), which was presented upon poe 
the lst day of this instant March, be printed. N . 
0. 138. 
Mr. Stansfeld presented,— Return to an Address Emigration 
to Her Majesty, dated the 15th day of this instant (54) 
March, for a Return relative to Emigration (Scot- 
land). 
Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an Contagious 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 15th day of Diseases 
this instant March, for Returns relative to ae ns 
Contagious Diseases (Animals) Act. 

‘ a That the said Return do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Hardcastle reported from the Committee Worcester 
on Group 5 of Railway Bills; That in the case of etsy 
the Worcester Railways and Tramways Bill they . 
had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same by 
striking out all reference to Street Tramways, 
the powers to construct Street Tramways having 
been struck out of the Bill as submitted to the 
Committee, and powers to construct Railways in 
lieu of Street Tramways being inserted therein, 
and found the same, as amended, to be true; and 
had gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Bedford and 
for extending the time for the completion of the peiwey Bil 
Bedford and Northampton Railway ; to which the | Zords.) 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. ms 

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The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
for better raising and securing a Fund for the 
na Widows and Children of the Officers, Agents, 
Clerks, and Porters of the Royal Bank of Scot- 
land; to which the Lords desire the concurrence 
of this House. 


Royal Bank of 
Scotland 
Officers | 
Widows’ Fu 
Bill [Lords.] 


Dare Valley The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 

Railway Bill to authorise the Dare Valley Railway Company 

[Lords] to raise additional Capital, to abandon a portion of 
their authorised Railway, and to Lease their 
undertaking to the Taff Vale Railway Company, 
and for other purposes ; to which the Lords desire 
the concurrence of this House. 

Llantrissant The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 


and Taff Vale to authorise the Liantrissant and Taff Vale Junc- 
—_ Rail tion Railway Company to abandon the construction 
(Lords. ] of a certain Railway authorised by “The Liantris- 
sant and Taff Vale Junction Railway Act, 1866” ; 
and to extend the time for the completion of another 
Railway authorised by the same Act; and to 
Lease their undertaking to the Taff Vale Railway 
Company, and for other purposes; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 
Cawood Bridge The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
Bill (Zords.] to authorise the construction of a Bridge over 
the River Ouse, in the County of York, to be 
called “‘ Cawood Bridge”; to which the Lords desire 
the concurrence of this House. 
ide Water The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
Bill [Lords.] to amend “The Fylde Waterworks Act, 1861,” to 
increase the Capital of the Fylde Waterworks 
Company, to extend and define the limits of Sup- 
ply, to give power to alter the Number ot Directors, 
and for other purposes ; to which the Lords desire 
the concurrence of this House. 


Army (Colonies Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
and East India.) to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of Effectives of all Ranks of each 
Arm of the Service in the several Colonies and 
Garrisons Abroad and in Jndia on the 31st day of 
March in each year for the last Ten years actually 
at each Station, to be shown separately. 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return showing, with respect to the 
several Counties in England and Wales, the Names 
of the several Petty ential Divisions for each 
County, and the Names of each Poor Law Parish 
or Place composing each Petty Sessional Division ; 
and also the Name of the Town or Place at which 
the meetings of the Justices for each such Petty 
Sessional Division are held. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Petty Sessional 
Divisions. 


oe Siven, Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 

Mineral Sub. Return of all Gold, Silver, Lead, Copper, and 

stances. other Ore and Mineral Substances raised in Wales 
under Crown Licences, or under any Leases or 
Agreements, and the Amount of Rent, Royalty, 
Reservations, &amp;c., paid under such Licences, 
Leases, or Agreements since April 1854. 

Consular Juris- Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 

diction, to Her Majesty, that She will be pomcartecl, pleased 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of Report of International Com- 
mission upon Consular Jurisdiction lately sitting 
at Cairo, together with other Papers relating to 
the same. 


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Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Mr. Otway presented, hy Her Majesty’s Com- Land Tenures 
mand,—Copy of Reports from Her Majesty’s Re- (Europe.) 
presentatives, respecting the Tenure of Land in 
the several Countries of. Europe, 1869. 
. rn That the said Paper do lie upon the 

able. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented West India 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Colonies, &amp;e. 
to give directions, that there be laid before this — 
House, an Amended Return, in Tabular Form, 

showing the Amount paid from Imperial and from 

Colonial Funds for Ecclesiastical purposes in each 

of the West India Colonies and in British Guiana; 

and also the manner in which these Sums are dis- 

tributed in each Colony among various Religious 
Denominations, together with the Religious Sta- 

tistics of each of these Colonies. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 

Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 

are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 

Council. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- Navy (African 
posed, That in the opinion of this House, the Squadron) 
African Squadron ought to be materially reduced 

at the earliest practicable date:—And the said 

Motion was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- Turnpike 
posed, That in the opinion of this House, the Roads. 
present system of providing the cost of maintaining 
the Turnpike Roads of which the Trusts have 
expired is unjust, and inflicts great hardship on 

articular parishes, and in all such cases where 
Tolls have been or may hereafter be abolished, 
the area from which the cost of maintaining such 
Roads is levied ought to be extended, and should 
not be limited to those parishes only through which 
such Roads actually pass; and furthermore it is 
incumbent on the Government to take steps, with 
as little delay as possible, to provide a remedy for 
the injustice and hardship referred to:—And the 
said Motion was, with leave of the House, with- 
drawn. 

Resolved, That, in the opinion of this House, 
the present system of eekibe the cost of main- 
taining the Turnpike Roads of which the Trusts 
have expired is unjust, and inflicts —_ hardship 
on particular parishes, and in all such cases where 
tolls have been or may hereafter be abolished, the 
area from which the cost of maintaining such 
Roads is levied ought to be extended, and should 
not be limited to those parishes only through which 
such Roads actually pass. 


Conventual and 
Monastic 
Institutions. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being 
put, That a Select Committee be appointed to 
inquire into the existence, character, and increase 
of Conventual and Monastic Institutions or So- 
cieties in Great Britain, and into the terms upon 
which income, pooper, and estates belonging to 
such Institutions or Societies, or to members 
thereof, are respectively received, held, or pos- 
sessed ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas, { Mr. Newdegate, 


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Mr. Charley: ; 
Tellers for the Noes, 3 oye }i29. 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

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And the House havin 
Twelve of the clock on 


Wednesday, 30th March, 1870: 


continued to sit till after 
ednesday morning ; 








Mr. John A Motion was made, and the Question being 
Madden. proposed, That there be laid before this House, 
Copies of Correspondence between Mr. John 
Madden, of Hilton Park, Clones, and the Secretary 
to the Lord Lieutenant of Jreland, in October 
1869, relative to the proposed illegai party pro- 
cession in Dublin, on Sunday, October 10th; and, 
of all Correspondence between Mr. Madden and 
the Officials of Dublin Castle, including the Lord 
Chancellor of Jreland, in the months of December 
and January last:—And a Debate arising there- 
upon; 
ieteed, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Tuesday next. 

Sunday Trading he Order of the day being read, for the Second 

soe.) Reading of the Sandie’ Trading Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 

Bakehouses ‘The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

ae. Reading of the Bakehouses Bill 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 

Drainageand ©The Drainage and Improvement of Lands (TIre- 

Improvement and) Supplemental Bill was, according to Order, 

of Lands ° ° 

(Ireland) Sup- read the third time. 

plemental Bill. § Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 

Coinage Bill. Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
Lords to the Coinage Bill be taken into considera- 
tion upon Thursday next. 

Civil Services. | Mr. Stansfeld presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 

No. 139. mand,—Estimate showing the several Civil Services 
for which a further Vote “ on Account” is required 
for the year ending 31st March 1871. 
Ordered, That the said Estimate be referred to 
the Committee of Supply; and be printed. 

And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after One of the 
clock on Wednesday morning, adjourned 
till this day. 

Wednesday, 30th March, 1870. 
PRAYERS. 

Birmingham 2 pon Birmingham Canal Navigations Bill was 

Canal Naviga- read a second time; and committed. 

tions Bill 

[Lords.} 

Atlantic Telee | A Bill to authorise Arrangements between the 

graph Com- Atlantic Telegraph Company and other Telegraph 

pany Bill. Companies, and for other purposes, was read the 
first time; and referred to the Examiners of Peti- 
tions for Private Bills. 

Bedford and The Bedford and Northampton Railway Bill was 

aioe ban read the first time. 

[Lords.] Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 

Royal Bank of | The Royal Bank of Scotland Officers’ Widows’ 

— Fund Bill was read the first time. 

Widows’ Fund Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 

Bill [Zords.} miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 

Dare Valley The Dare Valley Railway Bill was read the 

a. first time. 


Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


29th—30th March. 








1870. 


The Llantrissant and Taff Vale Junction Rail- Liantrissant 
way Bill was read the first time. Sondiinn ae 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- way Bin 


miners of Petitions for Private Bills. [Lords,} 


The Cawood Bridge Bill was read the first time. Cawood Bridge 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- Bill [Lords,] 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Fylde Water Bill was read the first time. Fylde Water 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 3!!! [Lords,| 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and a 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. — 
Several Public Petitions were also presented, Vide Votes 
and read; and referred to Select Committees. = Twelfth 
port, 
Ordered, That there be laid before this House, a University 
Copy of Declaration of the Catholic Laity of Ire- (Inland) 
land, on the subject of University Education in N . 
that Country, lately laid before the Prime Minister. ~® m 
Mr. Secretary Bruce accordingly presented the 
said Paper. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second eke 

Reading of the Game Somme ( Scotland) Bill ; ay ) 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Wednesday next. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Saint Helens 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, [Lorde] 
That in the case of the Saint Helens Gas Bill, ; 
originating in the Lords, and referred on the First 
Reading thereof, no Standing Orders not pre- 
viously inquired into are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Brecon Gas 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Bil! [Lords.] 
That in the case of the Brecon Gas Bill, originating 
in the Lords, and referred on the First Reading 
thereof, no Standing Orders not previously in- 
quired into are applicable. 

Ordered, ‘That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Female Orphan 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Asylum Bi 
That in the case of the Female Orphan Asylum ee, 
Bill, originating in the Lords, and referred on the 
First Reading thereof, no Standing Orders not 
previously inquired into are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from County of 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, £ondo Bill 
That in the case of the County of London Bill, 
the Notices published in respect of the Corporation 
of London Bill specify the whole of the objects 
intended by the Sone of London Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Houses of 
dated the 15th day of this instant March, for (Architect) 

a Return relative to the Houses of Parliament 
(Architect). 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the Post —, - 
directions of several Acts of Parliament,—A Paper, S*"8* 
intituled, ‘‘ the Commissioners for the Reduction 
of the National Debt,” in account with the “ Fund 
for the Post Office Savings Banks,” from 31st De- 
cember 1868 to 31st December 1869 inclusive. 

Account of all Moneys received, and of the ss 
disposal thereof, relating to Government Insurances 4 nnuities. 
and Annuities, and of all Contracts for the Grant 
of Deferred Life Annuities and for ehiytert = = 

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public Sel 


Railway 
Accident 
No. 1 


Felony E 


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$3 VicToRIA. 


Death made during the year ended 31st December 
1869. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Parker presented, pursuant to the direc- 
tions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of a Statute 
for amending a Statute for determining and esta- 
blishing the constitution of the new Governing 
Body of Charterhouse School, made by the Special 
Commissioners appointed for the purposes of “ The 
Public Schools Act, 1868.” 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 


Public Schools. 


Table. 
Rast India Ordered, That the Return relative to East India 
_ (Public Works), which was presented upon the 
yo 4), 28th day of this instant March, be printed. 


Howes of Par- _ Ordered, That the Return relative to the Houses 

jiament -_ of Parliament (Decay of Stone), which was pre- 

of Stone. sented upon the 28th day of this instant March, 
No. 142. be printed. 


Mreasury Chest. Ordered, That the Account relative to the Trea- 
No. 143. sury Chest, which was presented upon the 28th 
day of this instant March, be printed. 


Railway Ordered, That the Return relative to Railway 
Accidents. Accidents, which was presented upon the 28th day 
No. 144. of this instant March, be printed. 


Felony Bill. The Felony Bill was, according to Order, read 
a second time; and committed to a Select Com- 
mittee. 

Process Lhe Party Processions (Jreland) Bill was, ac- 


sions (Ireland) cording to Order, read a second time; and com- 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 
Tuesday the 3rd day of May next. 


30th March. 





Medical Acts The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

Amendment Reading of the Medical Acts Amendment Bill; 

= And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time :——_And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 

Wednesday the 27th day of April next. 

Sie of Liquors ‘The Order of the day being read, for the Second 


mSunday Bill. Reading of the Sale of Liquors on Sunday Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 27th day of April next. 


Supply. The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Sup ly ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 
Ways and The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 
_— and 'Yhe House, according to Order, resolved itself 
* into a Committee on the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ 
Bil Remuneration Bill. 


(In the Committee. ) 


Preamble postponed. 

Cause, N° 1 (Short Title). 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Clause stand part of the Bill; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
posed, That the Chairman do report Progress, and 
ask leave to sit again :—Motion, by leave, with- 
drawn. 

Clause agreed to. 

Cuause, N° 2, amended, and agreed to. 

Cuauses, N° 3 and N° 4, agreed to. 

VoL. 125. 


| 





117 

Crause, N°5 (Saving of interests of third 
parties). 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause, to add the words, “ Provided always, 
* That, whenever a Solicitor holds deeds or secu- 
* rities in behalf of a client, such Solicitor shall 
** not be entitled to retain such deeds or securities 
** until his costs shall be paid.” 

Question put, That those words be there added; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the tn John Trelawny, 1 
Yeas, Mr. Alderman Lusk: 0. 
Tellers for thef Mr. Rathbone, 
Noes, Mr. Whitbread: f %. 


Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CriauseE, N° 6 (Agreements shall exclude fur- 
ther claims). 

Amendment proposed, at the end of the Clause, 
to add the ale “ Provided always, That ever 
‘* claim of a Solicitor shall only be recoverable if 
“ made within one year of the time when the work 
‘* was done in respect of which the claim is made.” 

(Question proposed, That those words be there 
added ; 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 





The Order of the day being read, for the Third Churchwardens 
Reading of the Churchwardens Eligibility Bill ; —? Bill 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time “"*! 
upon Friday next. 


The Survey of Great Britain, &amp;c. Bill was, Survey of Great 
according to Order, read a second time; and com- Britain, &amp;c. 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 
Friday next. 


The County Courts (Buildings) Bill was, ac- County Courts 
cording to Order, read a second time; and com- (Buildings) 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for Bi) 
Friday next. 


Mr. Monk reported from the Committee on Reading Local 
Group H of Private Bills; That in the case of the Board of Health 
Reading Local Board of Health Bill, they had ® 
examined the allegations contained in the Preamble 
of the Bill, and amended the same by striking out 
that portion which relates to the prohibition of 
the flow of sewage into the River Kennet, and the 
branches thereof, and found the same, as amended, 
to be true; and had gone through the Bill, and 
made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Goldney reported from the Committee on private Bills 
Group D of Private Bills ; That, for the conveni- (Group D.) 
ence of Parties, the Committee had adjourned to 
Wednesday next, at half-past Eleven of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the ‘Table, 


Mr. Hardcastle reported from the Committee on yidland 
Group 5 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the Counties and 
Midland Counties and South Wales Railway Bill, blag =~ 
in pursuance of the Resolution of the House of — 
the 22nd February last, the Committee had further 
amended the Preamble of the Bill by striking out 
of the same the recital that the respective times 
limited by “ The Northampton and Banbury Rail- 
way (Branch) Act, 1865,” and “ The Northampton 
and Banbury Railway cme Act, 1865,” 
for the completion of Works under those Acts 





respectively have expired, and by striking out the 
Q3 recital 




























































118 


recital as to the expediency of the time for the 
completion of Works being extended; that they 
had examined the allegations contained in the Pre- 
amble of the Bill, and verbally amended the same, 
and inserted a recital as to the extension of time 
in respect of the Company’s Branch Act 1865, the 
extension of time granted by the Bill being limited 
to that branch, and by adding a recital as to the 
expediency of the Company not raising any capital 
under their Extension Act of 1865 or their Act of 
1866, and further the expediency of the resump- 
tion by the Company of their original name, new 
Clauses in accordance with such recital having 
been inserted in order to make the same consistent 
with the provisions of the Bill, and found the same, 
us amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


And then the House adjourned till To- 
morrow. 





Thursday, 31st March, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
Hebden Bridge M*’ Dodson reported the Hebden Bridge Gas 
Gas Bill. Bill, with Amendments. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Runcorn, Mr. Dodson reported the Runcorn, Weston, and 


Weston, and = Halton Water Bill, without Amendment. 


Bill [Lords] " Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
Mansfield Mr. Dodson reported the Mansfield Water Bill, 
trends sg without Amendment. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Newport (Isle Mr. Dodson reported the Newport (Isle of Wight) 
of Wight) Gas Gas Bill, with an Amendment. 


Bill (Lords.] Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 
an Mr. Dodson reported the Chester Gas Bill, with- 


Bill [Lords.} out Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Penicuick Mr. Dodson reported the Penicuick Railway 
Railway Bill. Bill, with Amendments. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Chesterfield Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
and Brampton the Chesterfield and Brampton Railway Bill; That 
Railway Bill. they had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same so as 
to make it consistent with the Provisions of the 
Bill as submitted to and passed by the Committee, 
and found the same, as amended, to be true; and 
had gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 


thereunto. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and printed. 
Pimlico, Peck~ Mr. Dodson reported the Pimlico, Peckham, and 
we and = Greenwich Street Tramways (Various Powers) 
Strect Tram. Dill, with Amendments. 


ways (Various Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
Powers) Bill. and be printed. 


Public Mr. Charles Forster reported {rom the Select 
rvameerd Committee on Public Petitions; That they had 
Report.) examined the Petitions presented upon the 28th 


and 29th days of this instant March, and had 


aay him to make a Report thereof to the 
ouse. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


30th—3Ist March. 








1870. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,-—Report from Yeadon Watg 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Bill [Lona 
That in the case of the Yeadon Water Bill, ori- 
ginating in the Lords, and referred on the First 

eading thereof, the Standing Orders not pre- 
viously inquired into, and which are applicable 
thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


The Airedale Gas Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Aireda 
o- le Gas 


The Great Eastern Railway (General Powers) Great Basten 
Bill was read the third time. ilway 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the fet) ay 
Title be, An Act to confer various Powers upon 
the Great Eastern Railway Company with re- 
spect to the Ramsey Branch of the said Company, 
and the Zendring Hundred Railway, and for other 
purposes. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Great Eastern Railway (Metropolitan Rail- Great Easten 
ways, &amp;c.) Bill was read the third time. pi 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. valves 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the Bill. 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Great Northern Railway Bill was read the Great North 
third time. ern Railway 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the _ 
Title be, An Act to enable the Great Northern 
Railway Company to abandon the construction of 
the Watford and Edgware Railway. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Hyde Local Board Bill was read the third Hyde Local 
time. Board Bill. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The King’s Lynn Gas Bill was read the third time. King’s Lynn 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. Gas Bill 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The London, Blackwall, and Millwall Extension London, 
Railway Bill was read the third time. Blackwal, ad 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the Milwal | 
Title be, An Act to enlarge the Powers of the kailway Bill 
London and Blackwall Railway Company, and to 
enable them to abandon certain Railways autho- 
rised by “ The London, Blackwall, and Millwall 

Extension Railway Act, 1865.” 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Northampton Corporation Markets and Fairs Northamptoa 
Bill was read the third time. Ore 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. Fairs Bill 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
The Shipley Gas Bill was read the third time. siphy Gas 


Resolved, That the Bill do pass. F 
Ordered, That the Clerk iL carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Midland Rah 
the Midland Railway (Additional Powers) Bill, as wey (i 
amended in the Committee; and Amendments powers) 
were made to the Bill. Bhs 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third ee 





Metropol 
Railway 


Public 
Petition: 


Tide Vo 
and Twe 
Report. 


Message 
the Lori 


Mutiny 


Marine 
Mutiny 
North F 
and Mer 
Tnsuran 
Compar 
(Lords, 


Shoreha 
District 
Bill [Lo 


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33 Vicroria. 


Mr. Cross reported the North Metropolitan Rail- | 
way Bill, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


—¥ 
tan Rail- 
er Bl 


Metropolitan 
District Rail- 
way Bill. 


Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on Group 
1 of Railway Bills, That in the case of the Metro- 
politan District Railway Bill, they had examined 
the allegations contained in the Preamble of the 
Bill, and amended the same by inserting therein a 
recital of the expediency of facilities being afforded 
by the Company for the completion hereafter of 
the Inner Circle of Railways in the Metropolis 
north of the Thames, and of the expediency of pro- 
viding the necessary capital before the works au- 
thorised by the Bill are commenced, and found the 
same, as amended, to be true; and had gone through 
the Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on 
Group 1 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the 
Metropolitan Railway Bill, they had examined 
the -allegations contained in the Preamble of the 
Bill, and amended the same by limiting the aban- 
donment of the authorised Railway to the portion 
thereof eastward or southward of High-street, 
Aldgate; and by inserting therein a recital of the 
expediency of facilities being afforded by the Com- 
pany for the completion hereafter of the Inner 
Circle of Railways in the Metropolis north of the 
Thames, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Metropolitan 
Railway Bill. 


Public 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
Petitions. 


read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 
A Public Petition was also presented, and read ; 
and referred to a Select Committee. 


Vide Votes 
and Twelfth 
Report. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Mutiny Bill, with- 
out any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Marine Mutiny 
Mutiny Bill. Bill, without any Amendment. 

North British © The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
a to alter and enlarge some of the powers of the 
Company Bil North British and Mercantile Insurance Com- 


Message from 
the Lords. 


Mutiny Bill. 


Marine 


[Lords,} pany ; to which the Lords desire the concurrence 
of this House. 
Shoreham ang Lhe Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 


District Water for better supplying with Water the Parishes of 

(Lords) Qld Shoreham, New Shoreham, Kingston by Sea, 

Southwick, Portslade, and Aldrington, in the 

County of Sussex; to which the Lords desire the 
concurrence of this House. 


oe Sir Hedworth Williamson reported from the 
Canal Bill, &gt; Committee on Group 3 of Railway and Canal 


Bills; That in the case of the Gloucester and 
Berkeley Canal Bill, they had examined the alle- 
gations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, and 
amended the same, by striking out so much thereof 
as related to Traffic Arrangements and Agree- 
ments with the Great Western, London and North 
Western, and Midland Railway Companies, in 
order to make the same consistent with the Pro- 
visions of the Bill as passed by the Committee, 
and found the same, as amended, to be true; and 
had gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 
~ Vou. 125, 


31st March. 


119 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Harbour 
a Return of Applications for Loans under tke pro- +0#s- 
visions of “ The Harbours and Passing Tolls, &amp;c. 

Act, 1861,” which have been decided dn by the 
Public Works Loan Commissioners, with the 
result; and stating the Amount of the Loan 

y ote for and granted, the Rate of Interest 
charged, and the Nature and Object of the Works 

in each Case, made up to the 31st day of Decem- 

ber 1869 (in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, 

No. 425, of Session 1868-9). 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Civil Services. 
mand,— Estimates for Civil Services and Revenue No. 145. 
a me for the year ending 31st March 1871. 
opy of Report of the Commissioners of Inland inland 

Revenue on the Duties under their Management, Revenue. 
for the years 1856 to 1869 inclusive; with some 
Retrospective History, and complete Tables of Ac. 
counts of the Duties from their first imposition. 
Volumes 1 &amp; 2. 

Ordered, That the said Estimates be referred 
to the Committee of Supply, and be printed; and 
that the other Paper do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,— Return to an Ad- East India 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the Ist day of this (Punjaub 
instant March, for Returns relative to East India *™™°¥ Act) 
(Punjaub Tenancy Act). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an Navigation 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 22nd day of and Canal 
July, in the last Session of Parliament, for a °™Pame® 
Return from all Inland Navigation and Canal 
Companies in England and Wales, giving the 
following Particulars :— 

. Title of Navigation or Canal Company ; 
2. Date of Incorporation or Authority for 
Undertaking ; 
3. Date and Title of original Act of Parlia- 
ment (if any) ; 
4, Dateand Title of subsequent Acts (if any); 
5. Amount of authorized Share Capital ; 
6 
7 


— 


. Amount of Share Capital now remaining ; 

. Amount of Debenture and other Debts 
authorized to be created by Act; 

. Amount of Debenture and other Debts now 
owing ; 

9. Gross Tonnage conveyed and Revenue re- 
ceived in each of the following years, viz., 
1828, 1838, 1848, 1858, and 1868 ; 

10. Amount paid to Shareholders or Pro- 
prietors in Dividends or otherwise in each 
of the following years, viz., 1828, 1838, 
1848, 1858, and 1868; 

11. Amount of Interest paid on Debenture 
and other Debts in pat of the following 
years, viz., 1828, 1838, 1848, 1858, and 1868; 

12. Termini and Length of Canal or Naviga- 
tion ; 

13. Number of Locks and average Fall, 
Length, and Breadth thereof ; 

14. Whence Supply of Water drawn ; 

15. Maximum Quantity of Water taken in 
any one Day ; 

16. Purposes (if any) other than those of 
Canal or Navigation to which such Water 
is applied. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


ie.&lt;) 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s Railway 
emma SP, of Reports of the Inspecting A°idents. 
Officers of the Railway Department to the Boar 
of Trade, upon certain Accidents which have oc- 
curred on Railways during the month of January 





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Ships ‘* Car- 
natic”” and 
“ Spindrift.” 


Loss of Life, 
&amp;c. at Sea, 


Government 
Insurances 


and Annuities. 


No. 146. 


Public Schools, 


No. 58. 


Post Office 
Savings 
Banks. 


No. 147. 


Adjournment, 


Persian Gulf 


(Line of Tele- 


graph. ) 


Leave of 
Absence. 


Irish Land 
Bill. 


120 31st March.—1st April. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented,—Return to 
an Order, dated the 10th day of February last, 
for a Return relative to the Ships “‘ Carnatic ” and 
* Spindrift.” 

Rerum to an Order, dated the 17th day of this 
instant March, for a Return relative to Loss of 
Life, &amp;c. at Sea. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Accounts relative to Govern- 
ment Insurances and Annuities, which were pre- 
sented upon the 30th day of this instant March, 
be printed. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Public 
Schools, which was presented upon the 30th day 
of this instant March, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Accounts relative to Post 
Office Savings Banks, which were presented upon 
the 25th and 30th days of this instant March, be 
printed. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That this House do now adjourn :—And 
the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 

sed, That this House will, at the rising of the 
ime this day, adjourn till To-morrow, at a 
quarter of an hour before Four of the clock :— 
And the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously 
pleased to give directions, that there be laid before 
this House, Copies of any Reports or Papers 
showing the Expenditure on the Persian Gulf 
Submarine Line of Telegraph, and the Land Line 
connecting it with Kurrachee:——And, of any 
Reports or Papers showing the Expenditure, 
whether by way of Advance or Subsidy, or Main- 
tenance of Establishment, in connection with the 
Land Lines from the Persian Gulf through Persia 
and Turkey. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 


Ordered, That Sir Massey Lopes ;—and Mr. 
Lopes have leave of absence for ten days, on account 
of domestic affliction. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Jrish Land Bill. 


(In the Committee. ) 


CriauseE, N° 1 (Legality of Udster tenant-right 
custom). 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 20, 
after the word “custom,” to insert the words, 
** Where a tenant or his predecessor in title has 
‘*‘ within ten years before the passing of this Act 
** taken, or where a tenant shall hereafter take, a 
“ holding directly from his landlord, without hav- 
“ing given to any outgoing tenant any valuable 
*« consideration for the same, such holding shall 
* thenceforth cease to be subject to the Ulster 
* tenant-right custom.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 20, 
after the word “‘ custom, to insert the words “ or 
** custom, or usage, or compensation, except for 
“improvements made by the tenant during his 
“ tenancy, hereafter recognised or conferred in 
“ other Clauses of this Act.” 











1870, 


Question put, That those words be there inserted ; 
The Committee divided. 


Mr. Corrance, 
Tellers for the Yeas, Mr. Pell: } 78. 
Tellers for the Noes, {Mt Giyns _ } 133. 


Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 20, 
after the word “custom,” to insert the words 
“ when it is proved that a tenant, or*his prede- 
* cessor in title, has taken, or when a tenant shall 
“ hereafter take a holding directly from his land- 
“lord, without having given any purchase money 
** or valuable consideration for the same, such hold- 
“ing shall not be deemed to be subject to the 
* Ulster tenant-right custom.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 21, 
after the word “ The,” to insert the words “ tenant 
“ of a holding subject to the Ulster tenant-right 
“custom shall be entitled on foregoing all the 
“ rights and privileges enjoyed by him under this 
** custom, but not otherwise, to claim compensation 
*‘ under the subsequent provisions of this Act.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of the 
Clause, to add the words “any holding in Ulster 
*‘ under a lease made after the passing of this Act, 
“ and granted for a term certain of not less than 
“ thirty-one years, shall thenceforth cease to be 
** subject to the Ulster tenant-right custom.” 

Question put, That those wu be there added ; 

The Committee divided. 





Tellers for the Yeas, {one ay Re, d: +140. 
Tellers for the Noes, {yt GW%&gt; } 176. 


Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CrauseE, N° 2 (Legality of tenant-right custom 
other than Ulster custom). 

Amendment proposed, at the commencement of 
the Clause, to insert the words “ If, in the case of 
“any holding not situate within the province of 
* Ulster, it shall appear that an usage prevails 
“which in all essential particulars corresponds 
* with the U/ster tenant-right custom, it shall in 
* like manner, and subject to the like conditions, 
* be deemed Jegal, and shall be enforced in manner 
“ provided by this Act.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question put, 
That the Chadonen do report Progress, and ask 
leave to sit again ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the (Colonel Stuart Knox, } 186 

Yeas, Mr. Wingfield Verner : ? 

Tellers for thef Mr. Glyn, }en 

Noes, {Mr Adam : . 

Question again proposed, That those words be 
there inserted ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question, That 
the Chairman do now leave the Chair——put, and 
negatived. 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





And the House Hapiag,  aagpe to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 


Friday, 1st April, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 


in. 
And a Motion ore. made, and the Question 
being proposed, That t 


is House will, this day, at 
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Two of the clock, again resolve itself into the said 
Committee ; 

And the previous Question being put, That that 
Question be now put; . 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

a. eg yy ag ' 

ellers for the; Mr. n, 

Yeas, (Mr, aim : } 269 
Tellers for the (Mr. James Lowther, 1 
Noes, Sir James Elphinstone : } 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then the main Question being put ; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two 
of the clock, again resolve itself into the said 
Committee. 


72. 


Message from § Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 

the Lords. sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

Peace Pre- The Lords have agreed to the Peace Preserva- 

servation tion (Ireland) Bill, with Amendments; to which 


(Ireland) Bill. +4 Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


Peace Pre- Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 

servation = Lords to the Peace Preservation (Jreland) Bill 

(Ireland) Bill. },. taken into consideration this day, at Two of 

Bill 92. the clock; and be printed. 

Coinage Bill. The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the Coinage Bill; and the same were 
twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 

agreed tothe Amendmentsmade by their Lordships. 

eee The House, according to Order, resolved itself 

Fisheries Sup. into a Committee on the Oyster and Mussel Fish- 


plemental Bill. eries Supplemental Bill; and, after some time 
spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; 
and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill, and directed him to report 
the same, without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 


this day. 
Naturalization The Naturalization Bill was, according to Order, 
Bill (Lords.) yead a second time; and committed to a Com- 
mittee of the whole House, for Monday next. 
Friendly The Order of the day being read, for the Second 


Societies Bill. Reading of the Friendly Societies Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 2nd day of May next. 


National Debt ©The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Eeeiietien Reading of the National Debt (Consolidation and 
Bil, ™**) Dividends) Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 2nd day of May next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Savings Banks Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 2nd day of May next. 


Servings Banks 


Attorneys’ and The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
Gicltors e into a Committee on the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ 


Remuneration Bill. 
(In the Committee.) 


Crausk, N°’ 6 (Agreements shall exclude fur- 
ther claims). 

Amendment again proposed, at the end of the 
Clause, to add the words “ Provided always, That 
** every claim of a Solicitor shall only be recover- 
“able if made within one year of the time when 
“* the work was done in respect of which the claim 
‘* is made.” 
VoL. 125. 


Bill. 


31st March.—1st April. 


121 


Question again proposed, That those words be 
there added ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
posed, That the Chairman do report Progress 


and ask leave to sit again:—Motion, by leave, 
withdrawn. 


Question, That those words be there added-—— 
put, and negatived. 


Cuausk, N°7 (Saving of Liens). 
To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had made Progress 
in the Bill; and that he was directed to move, 
That the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this a will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Poaching 
to repeal the Act of the Twenty-fifth and Twenty- pe ae 
sixth years of Her Majesty, chapter One hundred “© tae 
and fourteen, intituled, ‘An Act for the Prevention 
of Poaching” :—And that Mr. Brown, Mr. Andrew 
Johnston, Sir David Wedderburn, and Mr. Thomas 
Potter do prepare, and bring it in. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Pawnbrokers 
Monday next, the Pawnbrokers Bill, was read, Bill. 
and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Cattle Stealing 
Wednesday next, the Cattle Stealing Bill, was Bill. 
read, an discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 15th day of June next. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into Elementary 
a Committee, this day, on the Elementary Edu- Education 
cation Bill, was read, and discharged. Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into Mines Re 
a Committee, this day, on the Mines Regulation = 
and Inspection Bill, was read, and discharged. no 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Mende 
the 25th day of this instant April, resolve itself 
into the said Committee. 


Mr. Brown presented a Bill to repeal the Act Poaching Pre- 
of the Twenty-fifth and Twenty-sixth years of Her Repeal Bil. 
Majesty, chapter One hundred and fourteen, inti- Bill ; 
tuled, “ An Act for the Prevention of Poaching”: ~ - 
And the same was read the first time; and ordered 
to be read a second time — Wednesday the 6th 
day of July next; and to be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Merchant 
a Return showing the Number, Ages, ee Service. 
and Causes of Death of Seamen reported to the 
Board of Trade as having died in the British 
Merchant Service during the year 1869 (in con- 
tinuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 254, of 
Session 1869). 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre accordingly presented the 
said Return. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Resolved, That the sitting of the House this day Business of 
be held subject to the Resolutions of the House the House. 
of the 30th day of April 1869. 
And then the House, having continued to sit 

till a quarter of an hour after One of the 

clock on Friday morning, adjourned till 

this day. 






















































Edinburgh, 


Loanhead, and 


Roslin Rail- 
way Bill. 


Severn and 


Wye Railway 
and Canal Bill. 


Dartmouth 
Water Bill. 


Ruabon Water 


Bill. 


North British 





122 


Friday, \st April, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
HE Edinburgh, Loanhead, and Roslin Rail- 
way Bill was read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


A Motion being made, That the Severn and 
Wye Railway and Canal Bill be now read the 
third time ; 

Mr. Secretary Cardwell, by Her ———_ Com- 
mand, acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, 
having been informed of the 96° at of the Bill, 
gives Her Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s in- 
terest is concerned, that the House may do 
therein as they shall think fit. 

Then the Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Dartmouth Water Bill, as amended in the 
Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Ruabon Water Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The North British and Mercantile Insurance 


and Mercantile Company Bill was read the first time. 


Insurance 
Company Bill 
L 


Lords.} 


Shoreham and 
District Water 


Bill [Lords.] 


Pembroke and 


Tenb 
way 


Rail- 
vl. 


Herefordshire 
and Glouces- 
tershire Canal 


Navigation 
Bill. 


Public 
Petitions. 


Vide Twelfth 


Report. 
Hanwell and 
Carmarthen 
Lunatic 
Asylums. 


No. 148. 


Contagious 
Diseases 


(Animals) Act. 


No. 149. 


Merchant 
Service. 


No. 150. 


Ships “ Car- 

natic and 

Spindrift.” 
No. 151, 


Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Shoreham and District Water Bill was 
read the first time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Sir Hedworth Williamson reported the Pembroke 
and Tenby Railway Bill, with Amendments. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Sir Hedworth Williamson reported the Here- 
fordshire and Gloucestershire Canal Navigation 
Bill, with Amendments. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Several Public Petitions were 


a and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the 


able. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Hanwell 
and Carmarthen Lunatic Asylums, which was pre- 
sented upon the 24th day of this instant March, 
be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Con- “er 


tagious Diseases (Animals) Act, which was pre- 
sented upon the 24th day of this instant March, be 
printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Mer- 
chant Service, which was presented upon the 31st 
day of this instant March, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Ships 
‘Carnatic and Spindrift,” which was presented 
upon the 31st day of this instant March, be printed. 





Ist April. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Loss of Loss of Life, 
Life, &amp;c. at Sea, which was presented upon the ©. at Sea. 








1870. 
31st day of this instant March, be printed. 


sury Minute, dated 28th March 1870, granting a 

Special Superannuation Allowance to Mr. John 

Henry Briggs, Chief Clerk, Secretary’s Depart- 

ment, Admiralty. 

- Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty's Com- 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting Diplo- 
matic and Consular Expenditure in China, Japan, 
and Siam. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Ma- 
jestys Command,—Copy of Report of the Progress 
of the Ordnance Survey and Topographical Depét, 
to the 31st December 1869. 

Mr. Secretary Cardwell also presented,—Return 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 10th day 
of June, in the last Session of Parliament, for 
Returns giving the actual Expenditure under 
Barracks and Fortifications (including Special 
Vote) by the War Department for the Year 
ending the 31st day of March 1869, for the Home 
Station only; showing, separately, the Amount 
—— in each Royal Engineer District :—— 
Of the Names of Individuals, Military and Civil, 
employed in any way in the Charge, Ghestien, or 
Superintendence of those Works, with the Dis- 
tricts in which they have been employed, including 
the Office of the Director of Works at the War 
Office, during the same Year:——And, of the 
Amount of all Pay and Allowances to each Indi- 
vidual, distinguishing “Charge Pay” from other 
Allowances, Cost by Districts of all Travelling 
and other Expenses directly or indirectly charge- 
able to Works. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 14th day of March last, for a Return relative 
to Militia Regiments. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his Warrant 
to the Clerk of the Crown, to make out a new 
Writ for the electing of a Knight to serve in this 
present Parliament for the Eastern Division of the 
County of Devon, in the room of the Honourable 
Edward Baldwin Courtenay, commonly called 
Lord Courtenay, who, since his election for the 
said Division of the said County, hath accepted 
the Office of Steward or Bailiff of Her Majesty’s 
Three Chiltern Hundreds of Stoke, Desborough, 
and Bonenham, in the County of Buckingham. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendments made by 
=. Lords to the Peace Preservation (Jreland) 

The said Amendments being read a second 
time, several were agreed to; and one was dis- 
eed to. 

Ordered, That a Committee be appointed to draw 
up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for dis- 
agreeing to the Amendment to which this House 


hath disagreed :—And a Committee was appointed 
of Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Chancellor of the Exche- 
quer, Mr. Secretary Bruce, Mr. Secre Card- 


well, Mr. Chichester Fortescue, Mr. Solicitor Ge- 
neral for Ireland, Mr. William Edward Forster, 
Mr. Stansfeld, Colonel French, Mr. Moore, and 
_ a :—And they are to withdraw imme- 
ately. 
Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 





Mr. 





No. 152, qu 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- superannu- 
tions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of a Trea- ations. 


China, No, 5 
(1870.) 


Ordnance 

—— and 
opographical 

Depit. 


Army 
(Barracks and 
Fortifications) 


-h—w 


Militia 
Regiments, 


Devon 
(Eastern 
Division) 
Writ. 


Peace Pre- 
servation 
(Ireland) Bill. 


Peace Pre- 


33 VicToria. 


Mr. Chichester Fortescue reported from the Com- 
mittee appointed to draw up Reasons to be assigned 


servation 
(Ireland) Bill. +5 the Lords for disagreeing to one of the Amend- 


ments made by their Lordships to the Peace Pre- 
servation (Ireland) Bill; That they had drawn up 
a Reason accordingly, which they had directed him 
to report to the House; and the same was read, 
as followeth: 

The Commons disagree to the Amendment made 
by the Lords, in p. 18, 1. 27, for the following 
Reason : 

Because the said Amendment affects the 
levy and application of Rates for the pur- 
poses of the Act. 

The Commons do not deem it necessary to offer 
any further Reason, hoping the above may be 
sufficient. 

With this exception, the Commons agree to the 
Amendments made by the Lords to the Bill. 

The said Reason, being read a second time, was 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords 
to communicate the said Reason (with the Bill 
and Amendments): And that tae Clerk do carry 
the same. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Jrish Land Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


CLAusE, N° 2 (Legality of tenant-right custom 
other than Ulster custom). 

Amendment again proposed, at the commence- 
ment of the Clause, to insert the words “ If, in the 
*‘ case of any holding not situate within the Pro- 
“ vince of Ulster, it shall appear that an usage 
“ prevails which in all essential particulars cor- 
* responds with the Ulster tenant-right custom, it 
** shall, in like manner, and subject to the like con- 
“ ditions, be deemed legal, and shall be enforced in 
‘** manner provided by this Act.” 

Question again proposed, That those words be 
there inaetall ; 

Question put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment made. 

Question, That the Clause, as amended, stand 
part of the Bill—— put, and negatived. 


CiausE, N°3 (Compensation in absence of 
Custom). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 40, to leave out 
from the word “ where” to the word “ rent,” in 
p- 3, 1. 18, in order to insert the words “ where 
“ the tenant of any holding held by him under a 
“ tenancy created after the passing of this Act is 
“not entitled to compensation under sections 1 
* and 2 of this Act, or either of them, or if entitled 
* does not seek compensation under said sections, 
*‘ or either of them, and is disturbed in his holding 
“by the act of the landlord, he may, if not ex- 
“ cluded by the provisions annexed to this section, 
“apply for compensation under this section for 
“ such disturbance, and the loss sustained by him 
“in quitting his holding; and thereupon shall be 
** entitled to such compensation to be paid by the 
“ landlord as the court may think just, so that the 
** sum awarded does not exceed, and shall not be 
“less than the scale following, save only where 
“ the court may be of opinion that the gross mis- 
‘conduct of the tenant disentitled him to any 
“ compensation whatever :— 

* In the case of holdings valued under the Acts 

“ relating to the valuation of rateable pro- 
* perty in Ireland, at an annual value of— 
“1, £.10 and under, a sum not exceeding 
‘* eight years’ rent and not less than five ; 
«2. Above £. 10 and not exceeding £. 50, 
“a sum not exceeding six years’ rent, 
‘* and not less than four; 
“ 3. Above £.50 and not exceeding £. 100, 
Vou. 125. 





Ist April. 








123 


“asum not exceeding four years’ rent, 
- © and not less than three ; 
“4, Above £.100, a sum not exceeding 
“three years’ rent, and not less than 
“ two.” 

Question proposed, That the word “ where” 
stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, by leave, 
withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 40, 
after the word “ tenancy” to insert the words 
“ existing at the time of or.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, lL. 1, 
to leave out the words “ disturbed in his holding 
*“ by the act of the landlord,” in order to insert the 
words “ evicted by, or consequent upon, notice 
* to quit from landlord.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 1, 
to leave out from the word “ landlord” to the 
word “ land,” in line 35, in order to insert the 
words “ such notice of disturbance shall be signed 
“ by the landlord, and shall state fully the reason 
* why possession of the holding is sought, and if 
“ such reason shall appear tothe judge sufficient and 
** just he shall decree possession, and the tenant 
“ shall be entitled to such compensation, to be paid 
“ by the landlord, asthe judge may think fair and 
“ reasonable. In granting such compensation the 
“ judge shall estimate the injury sustained by the 
* tenant by reason of disturbance in his occupa- 
“tion. He shall estimate the value of reclama- 
* tion and drainage and of buildings and improve- 
** ments made by the tenant or his predecessor in 
*‘ title, and suitable to the farm, and also of un- 
** exhausted manure and tillages.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Other Amendments made. 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to move, 
That the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 





Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords, 


their Clerks, as followeth: 


The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act gainburgh 
for authorising the Corporation of the Royal In- Royal {nfirm- 


firmary of Edinburgh to remove their Infirmary 
Buildings to a more suitable position, and to ac- 
quire for that purpose the Site of George Watson’s 
Hospital and adjacent Lands, and for other pur- 
poses ; to which the Lords desire the concurrence 
of this House. 


ary Bill 
(Lords.]} 


The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Newry ana 


for extending the Powers of the Newry and Gree- 
nore Railway Company; to which the Lords desire 
the concurrence of this House. 


Greenore 
Railway Bill 
[Lords.} 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of ‘he Lords. 


their Clerks, as followeth : 


The Lords do not insist on their Amendment to Peace Pre- 


the Peace Preservation 


—— Bill, to which 
this House hath disagree 


servation 
(Ireland) Bill. 


Sir Francis Goldsmid reported from the Gene- Railway and 
ral Committee on Railway and Canal Bills; That —_ — 
they had made an alteration in the Groups alread S 


R 2 formed, 


rt.) 


No. 87. 


































































124 


formed, and directed him to report the same to the 
House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Caledonian Mr. Floyer reported from the Committee on 
Tadditional Group 7 of Railway Bills; That in the case of 


Powers) Bill, the Caledonian Railway (Additional Powers) Bill, 
they had examined the allegations contained in 
the Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same, 
by reciting the execution of a certain Agreement, 
and afiirming the expediency of confirming it in- 
stead of affirming the expediency of authorising the 
Parties thereto to enter into Agreements, and b 
reciting the completion of certain Works whic 
were not entirely completed when the Bill was 
deposited, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


North British Mr. Floyer reported from the Committee on 
Railway (Tay Group 7 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the 
Bridge) Bill. North British Railway (Tay Bridge) Bill, they 
had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same, by 
correcting the description of the situation of one 
of the Railways, and by referring to an Agree- 
ment scheduled to the Bill, and by omitting re- 
ference to Powers which had been withdrawn 
from the Bill, and found the same, as amended, to 
be true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Floyer reported from the Committee on 
Group 7 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the 
North British Railway (General Powers) Bill, they 
had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same by 
referring to certain agreements which were con- 
firmed by the Bill, and by striking out reference 
to power to make a Railway and certain other 
Powers which were withdrawn from the Bill, and 
by referring to the Act relating to Port Edgar 
Piers, and found the same, as amended, to be true ; 
and had gone through the Bill, and made Amend- 
ments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


North British 
Railway 
(General 
Powers) Bill. 


Mr. Floyer reported from the Committee on 
Group 7 of Railway Bills; That in the case of 
the Clyde Navigation Bill, they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, 
and verbally amended the same, and found the 
same, as amended, to be true; and had gone 
through the Bill, and made Amendments there- 
unto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Clyde Navi- 
gation Bill. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Education 2% Copy of Declaration of Heads of Roman Catholic 
(Ireland. ) aes ae and Schools and other Persons, relative to 

No. 153. Academical Education in Ireland, lately laid before 
the Prime Minister. 

Mr. William Henry Gladstone accordingly pre- 
sented the said Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Academical 


——_ The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 


ei cration Mitte on the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ Remune- 
Bill. ration Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
vext, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


1st—2Qnd—4th April. 





1870. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Ryde Station 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Railway Bill. 
Bills, in respect of non-compliance with Standing 
— 71 in the case of the Ryde Station Railway 

ill. 
Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 

being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 

the Chairs 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 

to the end of the Hise Ban in order to add the 
words “ this House regards with satisfaction the Education 
“ Memorial lately presented to the Prime Minister (Ireland.) 
“by the Provost, Professors, Tutors, and other 

« Authorities of Trinity College, Dublin, in favour 

“ of united or undenominational Academical Edu- 

“ cation in Ireland; and this House is of opinion 

“ that it is highly expedient that the Government 

* should, with the least delay possible, give effect 

“to the prayer of this Memorial by introducing 

‘a measure which would not only free the Fel- 

*‘ lowships, Scholarships, and other Emoluments 

“ and Honours of Trinity College, Dublin, from 

“all religious disabilities, but which would fur- 

“ ther provide that those who are not members of 

“ the Established Church might, within a reason- 
“able time, obtain an adequate influence in the 

“ government of the College,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Saturday morning ; 


Saturday, 2nd April, 1870: 


And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 


The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. _ 

Tellers for the Yeas, a (agi } 96. 

Tellers for the Noes, 9 ys a : } 232. 

So it passed it the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That this sane do now adjourn :— 
It was resolved in the Affirmative. 

And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after One of the 


clock on Saturday morning, accordingly 
adjourned till Monday next. 








Monday, 4th April, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
O RDERED, That the Committee on Group Private Bills 
H. of Private Bills have leave to sit this day (Group H.) 
till Five of the clock, during the sitting of the 
House. 


Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select Public 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they had (Twelfth 
examined the Petitions presented upon the 30th Report.) 
and 3lst days of March last, and the first day of 
this instant April, and had directed him to make 
a Report thereof to the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 





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pristol and A Motion being made, That the Bristol and 
North Somer- North Somerset Railway Bill be now read the 


wt Railway = third time ; 

Bill And Notice being taken, that the interest of the 
Prince of Wales, as Duke of Cornwall, is con- 
cerned therein ; 

Mr. Horsman, by Command of His Royal 
Highness, acquainted the House, That His Royal 
Highness, having been informed of the purport of 
the Bill, gives His Consent, as far as His Royal 
Highness’s interest is concerned, that the House 
may do therein as they shall think fit. 

Then the Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 

Chester Gas The Chester Gas Bill was read the third time. 

Bill [Lords.] Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

‘ Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 

Mansfield The Mansfield W ater Bill was read the third time. 

Water Bill Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

[Lords.] Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 

Midland The Midland Railway (Additional Powers) Bill 

Raley wa) Was read the third time. 

ies) Bill. Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 

Rancorn, The Runcorn, Weston, and Halton Water Bill 

a Gon was read the third time. 

Bill (Lords.| tesolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 

Aberdare Local ‘The House proceeded to take into consideration 

Board Bil. © the Aberdare Local Board Bill, as amended in the 
= a and Amendments were made to the 

ill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 

Bath Corporae Ordered, That the Bath Corporation Bill, as 

tion Bill, amended in the Committee, be taken into con- 
sideration To-morrow. 

Eut London = The House proceeded to take into consideration 


Rullway Bill. the East Londun Railway Bill, as amended in the 
Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
Hilifex Water, The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Halifax Water, &amp;c. Bill, as amended in the 
Committee; and Amendments were made to the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


em City The House proceeded to take into consideration 
ons Bill. the Lincoln City Commons Bill, as amended in the 
Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
and Ordered, That the Midland Counties and South 
South Wane Wales Railway Bill, as amended in the Committee, 


luilway Bill, be taken into consideration To-morrow. 


ath Metro- The House proceeded to take into consideration 
a Railway the North Metropolitan Railway Bill. 

A Clause (Not to take certain property without 
the consent of Adam Rivers Steele) was twice read, 
and made part of the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
ar Gas The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Paisley Gas Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
VoL. 125, 








4th April. 








125 


The Beccles Water Bill was read a second time ; Beccles Water 
and committed. Bill [Lords.} 


The Brecon Gas Bill was read a second time ; Brecon Gas 
and committed. Bill [Lords,]} 


The Brighton and Hove General Gas Bill was Brighton and 

read a second time ; and committed. Hove General 
Gas Bill 

The Carmarthen Gas Bill was read a second Carmarthen 

time ; and committed. Gas Bill 
[ Lords. ] 

The Chiltern Hills Spring Water Bill was read Chiltern Hills 

a second time ; and committed. Spring Water 
Bill [Lords.] 

The Female Orphan Asylum Bill was read a Female Orphan 

second time; and committed. Asylum Bill 
[Lords.] 

The Great Northern and Western (of Ireland) Great Northern 
Railway (Running Powers, &amp;c.) Bill was read a sé Western 
second time; and committed. 1 soe 
ning Powers, 
&amp;c.) Bill. 

The Great Northern and Western (of Ireland) Great North- 
Railway (Westport Quay Line) Bill was read a em and West- 


A ’ ” ern (of Ireland) 
second time; and committed. Railway (West- 


port Quay 
Line) Bill. 
The Millwall Canal Bill was read a second time; mitiwall Canal 
and committed. Bill | Lords.] 


The Newry and Armagh Railway (Arbitration) Newry and 


Bill was read a second time; and committed. Armagh Rail- 
way (Arbitra- 


tion) Bill 
| Lords.] 
The Rainhill Gas and Water Bill was read a Rainbill Gas 
second time; and committed. 7 = Bill 
ordas. 
The Saint Albans Gas Bill was read a second Saint Albans 
time; and committed. Gas Bill 
{Lords.] 
The Saint Helens Gas Bill was read a second Saint Helens 
time ; and committed. Gas Bill 
[Lords.] 
The Southport Water Bill was read a second Southport 
time; and committed. Water Bill 
[Lords.] 
The Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Bill was read Edinburgh 
the first time. a 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- [Lords.] 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Newry and Greenore Railway Bill was Newry and 
read the first time. Greenore 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Railway Bill 
[Lords.] 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Royal Bank of 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Scotland 
That in the case of the Royal Bank of Scotland (Mer, oa 
Officers’ Widows’ Fund Bill, originating in the Bill [Lords.] 
Lords, and referred on the First Reading thereof, 
no Standing Orders not previously inquired into 
are applicable. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Fylde Water 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Bill |Lords.] 
That in the case of the Fylde Water Bill, origi- 
nating in the Lords, and referred on the First Read- 
ing thereof, no Standing Orders not previously 
inquired into are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 

Mr. Speaker laid upcn the Table,—Report from Limerick and 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, a 
That in the case of the Limerick and Ennis Rail- [Lorde.] 
way Bill, originating in the Lords, and referred 
on the First Reading thereof, the Standing Orders 

R3 not 





Peace Pre- 
servation 
(Ireland) Bill. 


Coinage Bill. 


Mutiny Bill. 


Marine Mutiny 


Bill. 


Loss of Life at 
Sea. 


Japan (No. 2) 
(1870.) 


East India 
( Bx-Nawab of 
Tonk.) 


126 
not previously inquired into, and which are appli- 
cable thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Zimerich and Founes Rail- 
way Bill, originating in the Lords, and referred 
on the First Reading thereof, the Standing Orders 
not previously inquired into, and which are applic- 
able thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Atlantic Telegraph Com- 

any Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 
tanding Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


A Message was delivered by Colonel Clifford, 

Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod: 
Mr. Speaker, 

The Lords, authorized by virtue of Her Ma- 
jesty’s Commission, for a Royal Assent 
to several Acts agreed upon by both Houses, desire 
the immediate attendance of this Honourable House 
in the House of Peers, to hear the Commission 
read. 

Accordingly Mr. Speaker, with the House, 
went up to the House of Peers :—And being re- 
turned ; 

Mr. a reported, That the House, at the 
desire of the Lords, authorized by virtue of Her 
Majesty’s Commission, had been at the House of 
Peers, where a Commission under the Great Seal 
was read, giving, declaring, and notifying the Royal 


4th April. 





Assent to the several Acts therein mentioned; and 
that the Lords, thereby authorized, had declared 
the Royal Assent to the said Acts, as follow: 

An Act to amend “ The Peace Preservation | 
(Ireland) Act, 1856,” and for other purposes re- 
lating to the Preservation of Peace in Jreland. 

An Act to consolidate and amend the Law 
relating to the Coinage and Her Majesty’s Mint. 

An Act for pusiding Mutiny and Desertion, 
and for the better Payment of the Army and their 
Quarters. 

An Act for the regulation of Her Majesty’s 
Royal Marine Forces while on Shore. 


The Order made upon the 15th day of February 
last, That there be laid before this House, a Return 
relative to Loss of Life at Sea, was read, and dis- 
charged. 





Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Reports from Her Majesty’s Di- 
plomatic and Consular Agents Abroad, respecting 
the condition of the Industrial Classes in Foreign 
Countries. 

Copy of Reports by Her Majesty’s Secretaries 
of Embassy and Legation, on the Manufactures, 
Commerce, &amp;c. of the Countries in which they 
reside. No, 1 (1870); with Appendices relating 
to Coal and Flax. 

Copy of Further Report from Mr. Adams, Se- 
cretary to Her Majesty’s Legation in Japan, on 
Silk Culture in Japan. 

m Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 28th day of March 
last, for Returns relative to East India (Ex-Nawab 
of Tonk). 
. Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 

able. 


Mr. oem: | Bruce presented, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Third Report of the 





1870. 


Commissioners on the Employment of Children, 
Young Persons, and Women in Agriculture( 1867); 
with Appendix. Part I. and Part II. 

Ordered, That thesaid Paper do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- Superanny, 
tions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of Treasury ations. 
Minute, dated 30th March 1870, granting a Special 
Compensation Allowance to Mr. Matthew Gottam 
Jefferson, 1st Class Clerk, 2nd Section, Depart- 
ment of Controller of Victualling, Admiralty. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Houses Houses of 
of Parliament (Architect), which was presented Parliament 


upon the 30th day of March last, be printed. “Neal 
Ordered, That the Return relative to Militia Militia | 
Regiments, which was presented upon the Ist day Regiments 


of this instant April, be printed. No. 166, 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 
Several Public Petitions were also presented 


‘ &gt; Vid Votes 
and read; and referred to Select Committees. A. 


and Thirteenth 

Report, 
The Order of the day being read, for the Third Churchwarden 

Reading of the Churchwardens Eligibility Bill;  Flisibility Bi 
Ordered, That the said Order be - wea bie — 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Roscommon 
Copies of Resolutions passed by the Grand Jury Grand Juy, 
of the County of Roscommon at the last Assizes, “ 
and forwarded to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland: 

And, of Resolutions of the Town Commis- 
sioners of Roscommon, and of Inhabitants at Public 
Meeting assembled, on the 21st day of March last, 
presented to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, toge- 
ther with Copy of the Report of the County In- 
spector of Royal Jrish Constabulary, laid before 


‘the Grand Jury of County of Roscommon at the 


last Assizes. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Milford Haven 
to extend the Time limited for completing the Dock and Ral 
Works of the Milford Haven Dock and Railway H Lords 
Company; to Lease the Undertaking, and for 
other purposes; to which the Lords desire the con- 
currence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Navan and 
to extend the Time for the completion of the Rail- Rally Bil 
way and Works of the Navan and Kingscourt [Lords] 
Railway Company; to enable that Company to 
enter into Working and other Agreements with 
certain Companies, and for other purposes; to 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Irish Land Bill 

into a Committee on the Jrish Land Bill. 
(In the Committee.) 

Crause, N° 3 (Compensation in absence of 
Custom). 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, |. 4, 
after the word “ compensation,” to insert the words 
“in respect of unexhausted improvements made 
“ by him or any predeeessor in title, and of inter- 
“ ruption in the completion of any course of hus- 
* bandry suited to his holding.” 

Question put, That those words be there in- 
serted ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the Yeas.{ Mf Dyke , 


Tellers for the N octyl Mr oe P 


} 220. 


} 296. 


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And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 5th April, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was cirected to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 


ain. 

“e Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two 
of the clock, again resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee. 


we Ofice Bil. ‘Lhe Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the War Office Bull ; 5 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 
The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
— Reading of the Annuity Tax Abolition (£din- 
—s. — and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment 
») Bill ; 
bape 06") Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Tuesday next. 


Naturalization Lhe Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Bil{Lord.) mittee on the Naturalization Bill : 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Oyster and Mussel Fisheries Supplemental 
Bill was, according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Ma 
_— 


Ways and The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Means. mittee of Ways and Means ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 
Survey of The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
Great Britain, into a Committee on the Survey of Great Britain, 
ac. Bill. &amp;c. Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson re- 
orted, That the Committee had gone through the 
ill, and directed him to report the same, without 
Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day, at Two of the clock. 
Comty Courts The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
{mildings) into a Committee on the County Courts (Build- 
ings) Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson re- 
— that the Committee had gone through the 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day, at 
Two of the clock. 
Petty Customs The Petty Customs (Scotland) Abolition Bill 
(Sotland) was, according to Order, read a second time; and 
‘ition Bill. committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for Wednesday next. 
Metropolitan _ The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Paldings and Reading of the Metropolitan Buildings and Ma- 
i ""* ~nagement Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 25th day of this instant April. 
Felony Bill, The Select Committee on the Felony Bill was 


nominated of Mr. Charles Forster, Sir Roundell 
Palmer, Sir Colman O’Loghlen, Mr. Gordon, Mr. 
Osborne Morgan, Mr. Jessel, Mr. West, Mr. Leigh 
Pemberton, Mr. Amphlett, Mr. Goldney, and Mr. 
George Gregory. 
Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 
VoL. 125. 


4th—5th April. 





127 


Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed Pawnbrokers. 
to inquire into the state of the Law affecting the 
Pawnbroking Trades, with a view to its Consulida- 

tion and Amendment. 


Ordered, That the Registration of Voters Bill Registration of 
be referred to the Select Committee on Registra- Voters Bill. 
tion of Voters in Counties (England and Wales). 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Metropolitan 
a Return of the hyn made by the Metro- Boards of 
politan Boards of Guardians for the supply of 
the following Articles for the six months z g ne 
Michaelmas 1870 :— 





Contractors’ 
Names. 





Best Seconds Wheaten Flour - 
Strong Country Household Ditto 
Best Carcase - - - - 
Good Beef - - - - 
Carcases of Good Wether Mutton 
Joints for Officers - : 


Ditto, Salt, per cwt. 
Cheese, for Officers - 
Ditto, for Paupers 

Tea, for Officers - - 
Ditto, for Paupers - 
Good Raw Sugar, without Foot 

Loaf Sugar - - - 
Best Patna Rice - - 
Arrowroot - - - 
Good Soluble Cocoa - - - 
Best Double Superfine Mustard 
Best Scotch Oatmeal 
Second Ditto - - 
Best Pearl Barley - 
Best Linseed Meal - - - 
Best new unskimmed Milk, per Imperial 
Gallon - = = - - 
Potatoes, best ware - - - - . 
Leather—Prime Wax Kip Uppers, cut to 
pattern, per lb. - - - ie 
Good English Cross Butts, 18 lbs. to 22 Ibs. 
Brandy, at per proofGallon - - 
Gin - - . - - 
Coal, Best Wallsend - - 
Ditto, Best West Riding Hartley's 
Ditto, Coke - - - 

Port Wine, per Galion - 
Ditto, per Quarter Cask 
Coffins, at and above five feet 
Ditto, under five feet - 
Burial, Adults - - 

Ditto, under Seven Years 


Best Porter - - 
Ale- - - - - 
Reer Sue ° 
Butter, Fresh, per Ib. ° 


sfee 
Saenpese@.6@00 688.488 E4028 © 86 O_ 8202 8 
. -— he «6 8 8 a 66 6.4 CSSD See SS .6.. 62 Be 





Ditto, still-born - - 
Flocks, at perton - - 








Mr. Lowther reported from the Committee on Private Bills 
Group G. of Private Bills; That the Parties (Group @-) 
opposing the Greenock Harbour Bill had stated 
that the evidence of Ettrich Walton was essential to 
enable them to establish their case, and it having 
been proved that his attendance could not be pro- 
cured without the intervention of the House, he 
had been instructed to move that the said Ettrick 
Walton do attend the said Committee upon Wed- 
nesday next, at Twelve of the clock. 

Ordered, That Etirich Walton do attend the 
said Committee upon Wednesday next, at Twelve 
of the clock. 


Resolved, That the sitting of the House this day Business of 
be held subject to the Resolutions of the House of the House. 
the 30th day of April 1869. 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- supply. 
day next, resolve itself into the Committee of 
Supply. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Sale of Liquors 








Wednesday the 27th day of this instant April, o™ Sunday Bill. 
R4 the 





Dartmouth 
Water Bill. 


Ruabon Water 
Bill, 


‘Chesterfield 
and Brampton 
Railway Bill. 


Metropolitan 
Railway Bill. 


Newport (Isle 
of Wight) Gas 
Bill [Lords.] 


Penicuick 
Railway Bill. 


‘Pimlico, Peck- 
ham, and 
Greenwich 
Street Tram- 
ways (Various 
Powers) Bill. 


Bath Corpora- 
tion Bill. 


Midland Coun- 


ties and South 
Wales Railway 
Bill. 


Yeadon Water 
Bill [Lords.} 


Milford Haven 


Dock 
Railway Bill 
{Lords.| 


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the Sale of Liquors on Sunday Bill, was read, and 
discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 15th day of June next. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after One of the 
clock on Tuesday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 


Tuesday, 5th April, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


A MOTION being made, That the Dart- 
mouth Water Bill be now read the third 
time ; 


And Notice being taken, that the interest of 
the Prince of Wales, as Duke of Cornwall, is con- 
cerned therein ; 

Mr. Secretary Bruce, by Command of His Royal 
Highness, acquainted the House, That His Royal 
Highness, having been informed of the purport of 
the Bill, gives His Consent, as far as His Royal 
Highness’s interest is concerned, that the House 
may do therein as they shall think fit. 

Then the Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 





The Ruabon Water Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk to carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Chesterfield and Brampton Railway Bill, as 
amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Metropolitan Railway Bill, as amended in the 
Committee. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Newport (Isle of Wight) Gas Bill, as amended 
in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Penicuick Railway Bill, as amended in the 
Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Ordered, That the Pimlico, Peckham, and Green- 
wich Street Tramways (Various Powers) Bill, as 
amended in the Committee, be taken into con- 
sideration To-morrow. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Bath Corporation Bill, 
as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking 
into consideration the Midland Counties and South 
Wales Railway Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion upon Thursday next. 


The Yeadon Water Bill was read a second time; 
and committed. 


The Milford Haven Dock and Railway Bill 
was read the first time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


4th—5th April. 






1870. 


The Navan and Kingscourt Railway Bill was Nevn 
read the first time. Ki 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- Railtay Ba 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. ‘] 
Several Public Petitions were 


resented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the 


able. Petitions, 
Vide Thirt 
R Report. 
Ordered, That the Return relative to Super- superann. 
annuations (Public Offices), which was presented ations (Pui, 
upon the 25th day of March last, be printed. _ aa 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Ships, ships. 
which was presented upon the 28th day of March No 151 
last, be printed. Bie 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s Trade 
Command,—Trade Accounts for Foreign Countries Accounts 
for the Month of January 1868, 1869, and 1870:— a 

Belgium ;— 
Imports ; 
Exports. 
Holland :— 
Imports ; 
Exports. 
France :— 
Imports ; 
Exports : 
For the Twelve Months ended 3lst December 
1867, 1868, and 1869 :— 
Austria i— 
Imports ; 
Exports. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented, pursuant to Mercantile 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of Marine Fund 
a Treasury Minute, dated 30th March 1870, as to 
the auditing by the Board of Trade of the Mer- 
cantile Marine Fund Accounts, 

. ct That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Otway ‘presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Land Tenures 
mand,—Copy of Reports from Her Majesty’s Re- (Europe) 
presentatives respecting the Tenure of Land in the 
several Counties of Europe, 1869. Part II. 

Copy of Commercial Reports received at the Commercial 
Foreign Office from Her Majesty’s Consuls in Reports. 
1869. No. II. 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented,—Return to Army (Colon 
an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 18th day of Boxer.) 
March last, for a Return relative to the Army (case 
of Colonel Bozer). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented New Zealand. 

to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of a Memorandum of the Honour- 
able W. Gisborne, Colonial Secretary of New Zea- 
land, dated Wellington, the 7th day of Janua 
1870, being a Reply to Earl Granville’s Despate 
of the 7th day of October 1869. 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Emigration. 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 

to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of a Circular despatched by a re- 

cent Mail to the Governors of different Colonies 

on the subject of Emigration. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 

to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 














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83 Vicroria. 


as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Irish Land 


Bill. into a Committee on the Zrish Land Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


CxiausE, N° 3 (Compensation in absence of 
Custom). 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, |. 4, 
after the word “‘ compensation,” to insert the words 
“ for the loss which the Court shall find to have 
‘¢ been sustained by him in quitting his holding.” 

Question put, That those words be there in- 
serted ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ a yr is , 


Tellers for the N oes, Me pond 182. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the last Amendment, to add the words “ so that 
“the sum awarded shall not exceed five years’ 
“rent, or extend to any holding valued under the 
* Acts relating to the valuation of rateable pro- 
** perty in Jreland at an annual value exceeding 
** fifteen pounds.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :— Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Motion made, and Question, That the Chairman 
do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again 
put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment made. 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to move, 
That the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


1 293. 








Survey of Great 


The Survey of Great Britain, &amp;c. Bill was, 
a &amp;e. 6 


according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


County Courts 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
(Buildings) 


take into consideration the County Courts (Build- 
ings) Bill, as amended in the Committee ; and an 


Amendment was made to the Bill. 


Ordered, That Bill be now read the third time: 
—The Bill was accordingly read the third time. | 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Rotherham 


Mr. Monk reported from the Committee on 
Gas Bill, 


Group H. of Private Bills; That in the case of 
the Rotherham Gas Bill, they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, | 
but the same had not been proved to their satis- | 
faction. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Monk reported from the Committee on 
Group H. of Private Bills; That, for the con- 
venience of Parties, the Committee had adjourned 
to Friday next, at Twelve of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upen the Table. 


Committee of 


Colonel Wilson Patten reported from the Com- 
mittee of Selection; That they had made an 


- ) alteration in a Group of Private Bills already 
Xo. 81. 


formed, had formed an additional Group, and had 
directed him to make a Report thereof to the 
House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


5th April. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself | 








129 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from North British 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 4 Mercantile 
That in the case of the North British and Mer- Gunmen Bill 
cantile Insurance Company Bill, originating in the | Lords. 


Lords, and referred on the First Reading thereof, 


no Standing Orders not previously inquired into 
are applicable. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Cardiff Gas 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Bill [Zords.] 
That in the case of the Cardiff Gas Bill, origi- 
nating in the Lords, and referred on the First 
Reading thereof, no Standing Orders not pre- 
viously inquired into are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Dublin and 
Act to enable the Dublin and Antrim Junction ee ee 
Railway Company to raise further Moneys by pom | Lorde] 
borrowing, and for other purposes; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Imperial Con- 
Act for granting further Powers to the Imperial tinental Gas 
Continental Gas Association; to which the pe Bill [Lords] 
desire the concurrence of this House. : 


The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Owens college 


| Act for the Extension of the Qwens College, Man- Extension Bill 





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chester, and for other purposes; to which the Lords [Zords.] 
desire the concurrence of this House. 


The Dublin and Antrim Junction Railway Bill Dublin and 
was read the first time. Antrim June- 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- _ iLende) 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 2 


The Imperial Continental Gas Association Bill Imperial Con- 
was read the first time. tinental Ges 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- Bill (Lorde 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Owens College Extension Bill was read the Owens College 
first time. Extension Bill 


Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- eae 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Mortgages 
mittee on the Mortgages (No. 2) Bill; (No. 2) Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 


| the 3rd day of May next, resolve itself into the 


said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Bakehouses 
Reading of the Bakehouses Bill ; = 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 26th day of this instant April. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being Payment. 
put, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to of Members. 
restore the ancient Constitutional Practice of Pay- 
ment of Members; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left, 

Mr. Taylor, 


Tellers for the Yeas, {i : Charles Dilhe : j 24. 
Tellers for the Noes, ra ys on ; Vail. 


So it passed in the Negative. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill _— td 
to make better provision respecting the Supply of 77° ney 
Water to the Metropolis on Sundays: ‘And ia 
Mr. Stapleton, Colonel Stepney, and Dr. Brewer 
do prepare, and bring it in. 

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House Tax 


Public Schools. 


Norwich 
Election 


Sunday 
Trading Bill 
[Lords.] 


Water Supply 
on Sunday 
(Metropolis) 
Bill. 


Bill 94, 


Naturalization 
Bill [Lords.} 


National Debt, 
No. 158, a Statement of the Total Capital of the Funded 


Blackburn 
Corporation 
Improvement 
Bill. 


Pembroke and 
Zenby Railway Tenby Railway Bill do lie upon the Table, was 


130 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning ; 


Wednesday, 6th April, 1870: 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 

sed, That the House Tax is unequally and un- 
fairly assessed, imposes unnecessary restrictions 
upon the construction of buildings especially 
adapted for the working classes, and ought to be 
repealed :—And the said Motion was, with leave 
of the House, withdrawn. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being 
proposed, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, praying Her to be f some to 
order that in the five Statutes for determining and 
establishing the constitution of the new Governing 
Bodies of Shrewsbury, Winchester, Harruw, Charter- 
house, and Rugby Schools, the words requiring 
membership of the Church of England as a quali- 
fication in the case of persons elected or nominated 
members of the Governing Bodies may be omitted : 
—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Friday next. 


Ordered, That the Petition of the Inhabitants 
of Norwich, which was presented upon the 11th 
day of March last, the Petitions of Arthur Charles 
Woodrow and Robert James Green, which were pre- 
sented on the 14th day of March last, and the Peti- 
tion of Orlando Denis Ray, which was presented 
upon the 30th day of March last, against the Report 
of the Norwich Election Commissioners, be printed. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Sunday Trading Bill; 

Ordered, ‘That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


Mr. Stapleton presented a Bill to make better 
ss respecting the Supply of Water to the 

etropolis on Sundays : And the same was read 
the first time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills; and be 
printed. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into a 
Committee, upon Monday next, on the Naturaliza- 
tion Bill, was read, and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
the 25th day of this instant April, resolve itself 
into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 


and Unfunded Debt at the end of each Financial 
year, from 1850-1 to 1869-70. 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


And then the House, gp, ema ma to sit 
till One of the clock on Wednesday morn- 
ing, adjourned till this day. 








Wednesday, 6th April, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 

% HE House proceeded to take into considera- 

tion the Blackburn Corporation Improvement 

Bill, as amended in the Committee; and Amend- 
ments were made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Order, That the Report on the Pembroke and 


read, and discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


5th—6th April. 





187 

A Bill to enable the Pembroke and Tenby Rail- Pembroke ana 
way as Sn to extend their Railway to Pembroke Tenby Railway 
Dockyard, and to make Arrangements with the ‘N® *) 
Admiralty, and for other purposes, was ordered 

to be brought in by Mr. Scourfield and Colonel 
Edwardes. . 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Pimtico, Peck 
the Pimlico, Peckham, and Greenwich Street Tram- ham, and 
ways Bill, as amended in the Committee. —— 
Ordered, That Standing Order, No. 235, be men ar 
suspended in the case of the said Bill; and that 


the Bill be read the third time To-morrow. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Fable. Petitions, 
Several Public Petitions were also presented, vide Votes, 


and read; and referred to a Select Committee. ond Fourteenth 
port, 


__ Ordered, That the Return relative to East India East India 
(Punjab Tenancy Act), which was presented upon {Pie 


the 31st day of March last, be printed. "a 


Ordered, That the Trade Accounts of Foreign Trade Accounts 
Countries, which were presented upon the 5th day (Foreign 
of this instant April, be printed. —a 

No. 160. 
Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- Superannu- 
tions of an Act of Parliament,-—Copy of a Trea- tions. 
sury Minute, dated 1st April 1870, granting a Spe- 
cial Compensation Allowance to Captain Edward 
a R.N., Harbour Master of Portpatrick Har- 
our. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 

Table. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- Persian Gulf 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 31st day of March (Line of Tele. 
last, for Returns relative to the Persian Gulf (Line 8?) 
of Telegraph). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upor the 
Table. ; 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented China (English 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Missionaries.) 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy or Extracts of Correspondence with 
English Missionary Societies or Missionaries on 
Inland Residence in China. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second sites for Places 
Reading of the Sites for Places of Worship Bill; of Worship 
And a Motion being made, and the funtion al 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 
An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
*‘ this day six months.” 
And the Question being proposed, That the 
word “now” stand part of the Question :—The 
said proposed Amendment was, with leave of the 
House, withdrawn. 
Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time ; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for Wednesday the 15th day of June 


next. 


The Juries Bill was, according to Order, read Juries Bill, 
a second time; and committed to a Select Com- 
mittee. 


, The House, according to Order, resolved itself Evidence Fur- 
into a Committee on the Evidence Further Amend- = 
ment Act (1869) Amendment Bill. 


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(In the Committee. ) 


Preamble postponed. 

Cause, N° 1, amended, and agreed to. 

CLausEs, N° 2 and N° 3, agreed to. 

A Clause (One oath or affirmation for witnesses 
called more than once in same day to be suffi- 
cient.—Form thereof)—— brought up, and read 
the first time. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Clause be read a second time:— Motion and 
Clause, by leave, withdrawn. 

Preamble agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration To-morrow. 


Con- The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
victions Bill. Reading of the Summary Convictions Bill ; 
A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the Bill be now read a second time :— 
And the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Mortgage De- 
benture Act 
(1865) Amend- 
ment Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Mortgage Debenture Act (1865) 
Amendment Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 27th day of this instant 
April. 


Game Laws The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
— Reading of the Game Laws ( Scotland) Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 
ore and = The House, according to Order, ‘resolved itself 


Remuneration into a Committee on the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ 
Remuneration Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Cause, N° 7 (Saving of Liens). 

Motion made, and Question, That the Clause 
stand part of the Bill——put, and negatived. 

CxiausE, N° 8, agreed to. 

CuiauseEs, N° 9 and N° 10, amended, and agreed 
to. 
To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 

ain. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Com- 


mittee. 
Ways and The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 
Ge ycmstoms The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
). into a Committee on the Petty Customs ( Scotland) 
ill. “ . ° * 
Bill 95, Abolition Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 
Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whcle House, for Wednesday the 
11th day of May next. 
VoL. 125. 


Gth—Tth April. 


131 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Lodgers’ Goods 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill tenor 


to protect the Goods of Lodgers against Execu- 
tions upon the Property of the Landlord: And 
that Mr. Henry B. Sheridan, Mr. Holms, Mr. 
Staveley Hill, and Mr. McCullagh Torrens do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That Mr. Solicitor General and Mr. Felony Bill. 
Stuveley Hill be added to the Select Committee 
on the Felony Bill. 


Mr. Henry B. Sheridan presented a Bill to pro- Lodgers’ Goods 
tect the Goods of Lodgers against Executions Protection Bill, 
upon the Property of the Landlord: And the Bill 96. 
same was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time upon Tuesday the 17th day of 
May next; and to be printed. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 











Thursday, 7th April, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


ORPE RED, That the Committee on Group Private Bills 
G. of Private Bills have leave to sit this day till (Group G.) 
Five of the clock, during the sitting of the House. 


A Petition of the Local Board of Health for the Brighton Inter- 
District of Brighton, praying that provision may OF if — 
be made in the Brighton Intercepting and Outfall! Bin. 
Sewers Bill to prevent sewage being drained into 
the sea within certain limits, and to confer certain 
Powers upon the Petitioners and others to make 
such prohibition effectual by providing for the 
more effectual drainage by means of the Sewers 
proposed to be authorised by the Bill, or other- 
wise, of houses and places which at present drain 
into the sea, and to make provisions with respect 
to the construction of another Sewer, and with 
respect to sewage from outlying places which 
would or might require to pass through the Sewers 
proposed to be authorised by the Bill, and to 
authorise agreements with local authorities, and 
others, with reference to the several matters afore- 
said, and with respect to the manufactures and 
disposal of sewage, and other provisions conse- 
quent upon the above matters, was presented, and 
read; and referred to the Examiners of Petitions 
for Private Bills. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on Cleckheaton 
the Cleckheaton Local Board Biil; That they had Local Board 
examined the allegations contained in the Pre- * 
amble of the Bill, and made verbal Amendments 
therein, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Podson reported from the Committee on Yeovil Im. 
the Yeovil Improvement Bill; That they had exa- provement 
mined the allegations contained in the Preamble 5! 
of the Bill, and amended the same so as to make 
it consistent with the Provisions of the Bill as 
submitted to and passed by the Committee, and 
found the same, as amended, to be true; and had 
gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on Glasgow 
the Glasgow Houses of Refuge Bill; That they Houses of 
had examined the allegations contained in the **s* ¥# 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same by 
striking out a recital so as to make it consistent 





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with the Provisions of the Bill, as submitted to 
and passed by the Committee, and found the same, 
as amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Kirkcaldy and Mr. Dodson reported the Kirkcaldy and Dysart 
~ i Water Water Bill, with Amendments. 

; Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 
Reading Gas Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 


bal. the Reading Gas Bill; That they had examined 
the allegations contained in the Prone of the 
Bill, and amended the same by referring to a 
Schedule which had been added to the Bill, and 
found the same, as amended, to be true; and had 
gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Public Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select 

owl Committee on Public Petitions; That they had 

Report.) examined the Petitions presented upon the 4th and 
5th days of this instant April, and had directed 
him to make a Report thereof to the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 

and be printed. 

Aberdare The Aberdare Local Board Bill was read the 

Lacal Board third time. 


Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


~ 


East London The East London Railway Bill was read the 
Railway Bill. third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
Lincoln City The Linco’n City Commons Bill was read the 


Commons Bill. third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


North Metro. § The North Metropolitan Railway Bill was read 
i Railway the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Paisley Gas The Paisley Gas Bill was read the third time. 
Bill. Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Pimlico, Peck- The Pimlico, Peckham, and Greenwich Street 
— — Tramways (Various Powers) Bill was, according 
Street Tram. ¢0 Order, read the third time. 

ways (Varioas Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Powers) Bill. Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Hebden Bridge The House proceeded to take into consideration 


Gas Bill. the Hebden Bridge Gas Bill, as amended in the 
Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
Midland Coun- ‘The Order of the day being read, for taking 


ties and South into consideration the Midland Counties and 
Wales Railway South Wales Railway Bill, as amended in the 
‘ Committee ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion To-morrow. 


Pembroke and 
Tenby Railway 
(No. 2) Bill, 


A Bill to enable the Pembroke and Tenby Rail- 
way Company to extend their Railway to Pem- 
broke Dockyard, and to make arrangements with 
the Admiralty, and for other purposes, was read 


7th April. 








1870. 


the first time; and referred to the Examiners of 
Petitions for Private Bills. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Factories. 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of the Reports of the 
Inspectors of Factories to Her Majesty’s Principal 
Secretary of State for the Home Department, for 
the Half-year ending the 31st October 1869. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return Parishes, 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 29th day 
of June, in the last Session of Parliament, for a 
Return showing the Parishes in which Alterations 
have been om in respect of the Number or 
Accommodation of Schools aided by Parliamentary 
Grants, giving the Average Attendance in each 
new or altered School, completed to the 31st day 
of December 1869 (in continuation of, and in the 
same form as, Parliamentary Paper, No. 124, of 
the present Session). 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated Lotteries 
the 22nd day of March last, for a Return relative (Scotland.) 
to Lotteries ( Scotland). 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated Foreign Cattle 
the 24th day of March last, for a Return relative Trade. 
to Foreign Cattle Trade. 

Return to an Order, dated the 23rd day of Fe- Tenure and 
bruary last, for Returns relative to Tenure and &gt; ae 
Improvement of Land (Jreland). (Ireland.) 

Return to an Order, dated the 3rd day of March Land Holdings 
last, for a Return relative to Land Holdings (Jre- (Ireland.) 
land). 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented,—Return to Army (Brigade 
an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 3rd day of Guards.) 
of March last, for a Return relative to the Army 
(Brigade of Guards). 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated Army (Medical 
the 25th day of March last, for Returns relative ficers.) 
to the Army (Medical Officers), 

. tin That the said Returns do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Hops. 
dated the 4th day of March last, for Returns re- 
lative to Hops. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the superannv- 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of a ations. 
Treasury Minute, dated 2nd April 1870, granting 
a Special Pension to Mr. A. Pike, First Class 
Clerk, Comptroller of Victualling Department, 
Admiralty. 

Copy of a Treasury Minute, dated 5th April 
1870, granting a Special Compensation Allowance 
to Mr. W. 1. Anderson, First Class Clerk, Di- 
rector of Transports Department, Admiralty. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Several Public Petitions were pee and _ 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. et 
Several Public Petitions were also presented, Vide Votes, 


and read; and referred to a Select Committee. ro a 





Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Dublin Trunk 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, amen 
That in the case of the Dub/in Trunk Connectin y 
Railway Bill, referred on the First Reading thereof, 

Standing Order, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Bedford and 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, a 
That in the case of the Bedford and Northampton (fords) 
Railway Bill, originating in the Lords, and re- 
ferred on the First Reading thereof, the Standin 
Orders not previously inquired into, and whic 
are applicable thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


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Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 


District Water- one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
gill [Lords-} That in the case of the Shoreham and District 


National 
Gallery. 


East India 
(Army 
Officers. ) 


Postal Cone 


Shipping. 


Water Bill, originating in the Lords, and referred 
on the First Reading thereof, the Standing Orders 
not previously inquired into, and which are ap- 
plicable thereto, have been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns of all Pictures purchased for the National 
Gallery from December 1865 up to the present 
time; giving the Date of each Purchase, the 
Painter, the Subject, the former Proprietor, the 
Price, and the Authority under which the Pur- 
chase was made, whether the Trustees, the Direc- 
tors, or the Treasury :——Of all Pictures pre- 
sented to the National Gallery from December 
1865 to the present time; giving the Date of 
Presentation, the Donor, whether by Gift or Be- 
quest, the Painter, the Subject: —— Of the Total 
Amount expended in the Purchase of Pictures for 
the National Gallery between the above Dates: 
— And, of the Cost of the Establishment for 
each year (in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, 
No. 122, of Session 1866). 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of a Letter from the Government 
of India, dated the 18th day of October 1869, 
No. 364, with its Enclosures, and of the Reply of 
the Secretary of State for India, dated the 18th 
day of February 1870, No. 37, regarding the pro- 

osed Scheme for offering some inducement to 
Field Officers of the Indian Army to retire (in con- 
tinuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 140, of 
Session 1869). 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 


Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of the Cost of the several Postal Con- 
tracts for the year ending the 3lst day of Decem- 
ber 1869, in the following Form :— 














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Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns of the Total Number and Tonnage of 
Sailing and Steam Vessels (of and under and 
above Fifty tons) remaining on the Register on 
the 31st day of December 1869, of— 

(a.) Each Port of the United Kingdom, dis- 
tinguishing the Totals of those Ports 
situate on any one River; 

(b.) The Isle of Man and Channel Islands ; 

(c.) Each Port of the Colonies ; 

(d.) Total for United Kingdom and British 
Possessions : 

——Of the Number and Tonnage of Sailing and 
Steam Vessels, distinguishing Iron, Wood, and 
Composite, placed on the Registers of Ports in the 
United Kingdom during the year 1869; distin- 
guishing also the Ports of Registry of Colonial- 
built and Foreign-built Vessels, and giving the 
Number and Tonnage built in each Ccleny :— 
VoL. 125. 


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133 
Of the Number and ste. of Sailing and Steam 


Vessels sold and transferred, wrecked, and broken 
up during the year 1869: Of the Number and 
Tonnage of Sailing and Steam Vessels Se peo. 
their repeated Voyages), that entered and cleare 
during the year 1869, in the Coasting, Colonial, 
and Foreign Trades respectively, at each of the 
Ports of the United Kingdom, including the Isle 
of Man and Channel Islands, distinguishing British 
from Foreign Vessels : Aggregate Return of 
the above : And, of the Number and Tonnage 
of Sailing and Steam Vessels (including their re- 
~~ Voyages) that entered and cleared in the 
‘oreign Trade during the year 1869 at Ports in 
the United Kingdom, separating British from 
Foreign Vessels, and distinguishing the Trade with 
each Country. 











Ordered, That there be laid before this House, gagar, &amp;e. 


a Tabular Return showing the Quantities of Sugar 
of the several sorts imported into the United 
Kingdom, and the Quantities retained for Home 
Consumption ; together with the Rates of Duty 
charged thereon, and the Net Revenue accruing 
therefrom in the year 1869; followed by a com- 
parative Statement of the Average Prices of 
British Plantation and Foreign Sugar (ordinary 
Yellow Havannah) for the same Year :——Ac- 
count of the Imports into the United Kingdom of 
Sugar, Molasses, Rum, Coffee, Cocoa, and Cotton, 
from the West Indies, British Guiana, the Mauri- 
tius, and British Possessions in India, for the 
year 1869; distinguishing the Quantities imported 
from each Colony and em Possession : Similar 
Account of the Quantities of Foreign Sugar im- 
ported, stating from whence, and the Quantities 
from each place or Country : Accounts of the 
Quantity of Refined Sugar and Sugar Candy im- 
ported into the United Kingdom in the year 1869; 
stating the Quantity retained for Home Consump- 
tion, the Rates of Duty paid, and the Quantity 
exported :———And, of the Quantity and Declared 
Value of British Refined Sugar exported from the 
United Kingdom in the year 1869 (in continuation 
of Parliamentary Paper, No. 191, of Session 
1868-9). 








Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Foreign Sugar. 


a Return of the Quantity of Foreign Sugar en- 
tered for Home Consumption during the year 
1869, distinguishing Refined from Unrefined; and 
also the several Places from whence such Sugar 
was imported (in continuation of Parliamentary 
Paper, No. 192, of Session 1868-9). 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Immigrants 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased and Liberated 
to give directions, that there be laid before this Afitome. 


House, a Return showing the Number of Immi-- 
grants and Liberated Africans admitted into each 
of the British West India Colonies, as well as the 
Places from whence they were introduced from 
the year 1843 to the end of the year 1857, and in 
each year since the Ist day of January 1857, to 
the end of the year 1869 :——Similar Return for 
Mauritius:——And, Return of the Number of 
those who have returned from each Place in each 
year to their own Countries, and (as far as can be 
ascertained) the Amount of Earnings remitted 
through Government Agency in their behalf (in 
continuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 132, of 
Session 1868-9). 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this Ilouse as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 





Ordered, That there be laid before this House, shipping 
a Return showing the Vessels reported to the Casualties 
Board of Trade as having been stranded at and ‘?™8«*)- 


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134 


near Dungeness during the Five years ending 1869, 
and during the year 1870; giving in each case 
the Date of the Casualty; the Name of the Ship 
and her Port of Registry; the registered Ton- 
nage ; whether a partial or total Loss; the esti- 
mated Luss on Vessel and Cargo; the exact Spot 
where the Casualty happened; any Observations 
made by the Master or any member of the Crew 
as to the Cause of the Loss, or the appearance of 
Dungeness Light; and the Upinion of the Re- 
ceivers or Officers of Coast Guard as to the Cause 
of the Casualty ; also, whether or not a licensed 
Pilot was in charge. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Jrish Land Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Cuiause, N° 3 (Compensation in absence of cus- 
tom). 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 13, to 
leave out the word “ seven,” in order to insert the 
word “ ten.” 

Question put, That the word “seven” stand 
part of the Chae: 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the Yeas, sq oy 4 : i 245. 
Tellers for the Noes, ~ + ae \ 50. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 13, to 
leave out the word “rent,” in order to insert the 
words “ annual value.” 

Question proposed, That the word “ rent” stand 
part of the Clause :—Amendment, by leave, with- 
drawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 14, to 
leave out from the word “above” to the word 
rent,” in |. 15, both inclusive. 

Question, That the word “above” stand part of 
the Clause put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3,1. 14, to 
leave out from the word “not” to the word 
rent,” in l. 15, in order to insert the words “ un- 
“ der £. 20, a sum which shall in no case exceed 
“ three years’ rent.” 

Question proposed, That the words “ not ex- 
“ceeding” stand part of the Clause: —Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Other Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 16, to 
leave out from the word “above” to the word 
‘* rent,” in 1. 18, both inclusive. 

Question put, That the word “above” stand part 
of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 





Tellers for the ( Mr. Glyn, 
Yeas, \ Mr. Adam: } 250. 
Tellers for the{ Mr. William Fowler, lois 
Noes, (Mr. Pell: _— 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 


Friday, 8th April, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
ress in the Bill, and that he was directed to move, 
That the Committee may have leave to sit again. 
Resolve, That this House will, this day, at Two 
of the clock, again resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Railways (Powers and Construc- 
tion) Bill; 

Ord-red, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 28th day of this instant April. 





7th—8th April. 














1870. 





The Order of the day being read, for the Second Gas and Wat fy War Of 
Bill. 


Reading of the Gas and Water Facilities Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 28th day of this instant 
April. 


Facilities Ba 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Evidence 
take into consideration the Evidence Further Farther 
Amendment Act (1869) Amendment Bill, as a 
amended in the Committee. yo (1869) 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time Bill. 
this day. 


The House was moved, That the Wine and Wine and Been 
Beerhouse Act (1869) might be read; and the house Act 
same being read ; a Amend. 

Resolved, That this House will, immediately, 
resolve itself into a Committee, to consider the 
said Act:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee. ) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to 
move the House, That leave be given to bring in 
a Bill to amend and continue “ The Wine and 
Beerhouse Act, 1869.” 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr, Ayr- * 
ton reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Ayrton accordingly reported a Resolution ; 
which was read, as followeth: 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 
amend and continue “ The Wine and Beerhouse 
Act, 1869:”—And he moved the House accordingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the 
Bill: And that Sir Henry Selwin-Ibbetson, Mr. 
Headlam, and Mr. Akroyd do prepare, and bring 
it in. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented East India 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased —— 
to give directions, that there be laid before this °?™™) 
House, Returns of all the Ordnance captured by 
the Force under the late Field Marshal Viscount 
Gough, K.P, G.C.B., G.C.8.1., during the operations 
in China :——By the Army under his Command 
in the Gwalior Campaign in 1843 :——By the 
Army under his Command in the Sut/ej Campaign 
in 1845-6 :——And, by the Army of the Punjaub 
under his Command in 1849. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Sir Henry Selwin-Ibbetson presented a Bill to Vinee 
amend and continue “ The Wine and Beerhouse Act, 1869) ‘Amend 
1869:” And the same was read the first time; and ment Bill. 
ordered to be read a second time upon Monday the __ Bill 97. 
25th day of this instant April; and to be printed. 


Resolved, That the sitting of the House this day poten 
be held subject to the Resolutions of the House of 
the 30th day of April 1869. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into a aoe for Placet 
Committee, upon Wednesday the 15th day of June 5.7, 
next, on the Sites fur Places of Worship Bill, was 
read, and discharged. 
Resolved, That this House will, a, Wednes- 
day the 13th day of July next, resolve itself into 
the said Committee. 





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The Order for reading the third time, upon Mon- 
day next, the War Office Bill, was read, and dis- 
charged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday the 25th day of this instant April. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after Twelve of the clock 
on Friday morning, adjourned till this day. 


War Office 











Friday, 8th April, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


M* Dodson reported from the Committee on 
the Eccleshill and Bolton Gas Bill; That 
they had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same so as 
to make it consistent with the Provisions of the 
Bill as submitted to and passed by the Committee, 
and found the same, as amended, to be true; and 
had gone through the Bill, and made Amend- 
ments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Eccleshill and 
Bolton Gas 
Bill. 


cilanderand Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
Oban Railway the Callander and Oban Railway Bill; That they 
Bil (Lords) had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and made a verbal Amend- 
ment thereunto, and found the same, as amended, 
to be true; and had gone through the Bill, and 
directed him to report the same, with an Amend- 
ment. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Abbot's Wood Mr. Dodson reported the Abbot's Wood (Dean 
{Dein Forest), Forest) Enclosure Bill, with Amendments. 
(Lords. Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


ttPag- Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 

— "*8Y the Newport Pagnell Railway Bill; That they had 
examined the allegations contained in the Pre- 

amble of the Bill, and amended the same by 
transposing certain of the recitals, and verbally 
amending the same, and bv adding a recital as to 


the Wellingborough Extension Capital being made | ( 


a separate Capital, a Clause to that effect having 
been inserted in the Bill, and found the same, as 
amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Wolverhamp- 
ton and Wal- 
wall Railway 
Bil, 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
the Wolverhampton and Walsall Railway Bill; 
That they had examined the allegations contained 
in the Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same 
by adding a recital as to the amount of the Capital 
of the Company raised by Shares and by Loan, 
and found the same, as amended, to be true; and 
had gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


_ The Bath Corporation Bill was read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Beth Corpora- 
tion Bill, 


Chesterfield 


wd Brampton wy The Chesterfield and Brampton Railway Bill 
y 


as read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Railway Bill, 


Metropolitan Th : ; 
Ralvay Bil. ¢hi so entengelinn Railway Bill was read the 


VoL. 125. 


7th-—8th April. 











i35 


Resolved, That the Bill do 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Newport (Isle of Wight) Gas Bill was, ac- Newport (Isle 
cording to Order, read the third time. pe 
Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendment, t ‘J 

do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with an Amendment ; to which 
this House doth desire the concurrence of their 
Lordships. 


The Penicuick Railway Bill was read the third Penicuick 
time. Railway Bill. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Clyde Navi- 
the Clyde Navigation Bill, as amended in the gstion Bill. 
Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration gioucester and 
the Gloucester and Berkeley Canal Bill, as amended Berkeley 
in the Committee. Canal Bill 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Ordered, That the Metropolitan District Rail- yetropotitan 
way Bill, as amended in the Committee, be taken District Rail- 
into consideration upon Monday next. way Bil 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to midland 
take into consideration the Midland Counties and Counties and 
South Wales Railway Bill, as amended in the South Wales 
Committee; and Amendments were made to the , 
Bill: 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


resented, and public 
able. Petitions 


Several Public Petitions were 
read; and ordered to lie upon the 





Vide Four- 
teenth Report. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Army Army (Colonel 
case of Colonel Bozer), which was presented upon Boxer.) 


the 5th day of this instant April, be printed. No. 161. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Parishes, parishes. 


which was cower upon the 7th day of this No, 162, 
instant April, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Tenure Tenure and 
and Improvement of Land (Jre/and), which was a 


resented upon the 7th day of this instant April, ; ireland.) 
be printed. No. 163. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Hops, Hops. 
which was presented _ the 7th day of this No, 164. 
instant April, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Army Army 
(Brigade of Guards), which was presented upon Gnas) 
the 7th day of this instant April, be printed. No. 166. 

Mr. Monsell presented, My Her Majesty’s Com- New Zealand. 
mand,—Copy of Further Papers relative to the 
Affairs of New Zealand (in continuation of Papers 
presented 8th July ae 

Ordered, Thut the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Salmon 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Ninth Annual Report ‘England ann 
of the Inspectors of | a Fisheries (England Wales.) 
and Wales). 

Tables of Agricultural Statistics, Jreland, show- Agricultural 
ing the Estimated Average Produce of the Crops Viselend.) 
for the year 1869; and the Emigration from = 

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Libraries and 
Museums. 


136 8th April. 


Ports, from Ist January to 3lst December 1869; 
also the number of Mills for scutching Flax in each 
County and Province. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 6th day 
of May, in the last Session of Parliament, for a 
Return showing all the Boroughs and Places in 
the United Kingdom that have adopted the Acts 
of 18 &amp; 19 Vic. c. 70, and others, for establishing 


_ Public Libraries and Museums, and Schools of 


Free Libraries. 


Poor Law 
(Scotland.) 


Female Con- 
victs (lrcland.) 


China (No. 6) 
(1870.) 


China (No. 7) 
(1870.) 


Superannu- 
ations. 


Steam Vessels 
(Ireland and 
England.) 


Army. 





Science and Art (the Return to be similar to Par- 
liamentary Paper, No. 312, of Session 1853). 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 7th day of August, in the last Session of Par- 
liament, for a Return of all Cities and Boroughs, or 
Parishes, if any, that have adopted the Act of 
1855, relative to Free Libraries, with the Title of 
the Act and Date of its Adoption; the Amount 
expended in each year and the per centage of the 
Rate levied on the Rateable Value, distinguishing 
Subscriptions and Rates; the Number of Persons 
attending the Reading Room, divided into two 
periods, viz., from the Ist day of April to the 30th 
day of September, and from the Ist day of October 
to the 3lst day of March, both inclusive, and, if 
possible, those who attend in the Day and Evening ; 
the Number of Volumes delivered to Readers, 
classed, A. Books of Instruction; B. Works of 
Fiction; C. Newspapers, Magazines, Pamphlets, 
and Periodicals; the Return to be for Five years 
ending the 31st day of December 1868. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 10th day of March last, for a Return relative 
to Poor Law ( Scotland). 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant 
to the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy 


of a Form of Special Order of License toa Female ; 


Convict in Ireland, granted under the Act 27 &amp; 28 
Vic. c. 47, 8. 10. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Ofway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of further Memorials respecting the 
China Treaty Revision Convention. 

Copy of Commercial Reports from Her Ma- 
jesty’s Consuls in China and Siam, 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- 
tions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of Treasury 
Minute, dated 7th April 1870, granting a Pension 
to Mr. A. Brady, Registrar of Contracts, Admi- 
ralty. 

Copy of Treasury Minute, dated 7th April 
1870, granting a Pension to Mr. Brown, ©.B., 
Accountant General, War Office. 

Copy of Treasury Minute, dated 7th April 1870, 
granting Special Pension to Mr. Murray, Surveyor 
of Factories, Workshops, &amp;c., Admiralty. 

- — That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns of the Number of Voyages made by Steam 
Vessels between Jreland and the West Coast of 
England in each of the last Ten years, distinguish- 
ing the Voyages between the several Ports: 
Of the Number of such Vessels lost in each year, 
and the Number of such Losses reported to the 
Board of Trade as attributable to the carriage of 
Deck Loads of Live Stock or other description of 
Cargo :-—-And, of the Number of Persons who 
lost their Lives on the occasion of such last- 
mentioned Losses. 





Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this | 








1870. 


House, a Return of the Number of Officers of each 
substantive Rank on Active Service in the Royal 
Army on the Ist day of April in every Fifth year 
from 1815 to 1865 inclusive, and for each year 
from 1865 to 1870: And, similar Return of 
Officers on Half-Pay or Retired Allowances :— 








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Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Patriotic 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Fund. 


to give directions, that there be laid. before this 
House, Returns of those Widows and Orphans of 
Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Soldiers 
who lost their Lives while serving Abroad, or in 
consequence of such Service in any embodied 
Militia Regiment during the Crimean War, who 
have been refused Relief by the Commissioners of 
the Patriotic Fund, with the Reasons of such Re- 
fusal in each case: And, of all Widows and 
Orphans of Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, 
and Soldiers of the Army who have been refused 
Relief by the Commissioners of the said Fund 
since the 10th day of August 1866, with the 
Reasons of such Refusal in each case. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 





Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Sarah Jacob. 


a Return of the Costs of the Prosecution in the 
Magisterial Inquiry relative to the Death of Sarah 
Jacob (known as the Welsh Fasting Girl); dis- 
tinguishing the Amounts paid or payable to Coun- 
sel, Solicitor, and Witnesses. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Stamps. 


Returns showing the several kinds or classes of 
Post Office, Newspaper, Commercial, Law, and 
other Stamps, or Stamped Papers and Parchments, 
issued by or on behalf of or by authority of Go- 
vernment, and distinguishing the several Prices 
or Rates at which Stamps of each kind or class 
are Sold, and the Rates of Discount or Commis- 
sion allowed to Vendors of each kind: Show- 
ing also where and at what sort of Establishments 
these Stamps are severally manufactured or im- 
pressed, where and by what Establishments they 
are issued, where and by what Description of Agency 
they are vended and purchaseable, where and to 
what extent Stocks beyond One hundred Pounds 
in Nominal Value are kept in hand on account of 
Government, and the Number of Official Distri- 
butors and the Mode and Total Amount of their 
Remuneration : Showing also the exact or 
approximate Number of each Kind and Rate issued 
or sold during the years ending on or about the 
Ist day of January or the 1st day of April 1860 
and 1870:——And, showing also the Gross 
Amount derived from Sales of each Kind and 
Rate, and the Amount of Commission or Discount 
allowed thereon during the year 1869. 








Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Cawood 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private a 
Bills," 


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33 VicToRIA. 


Bills, That in the case of the Cawood Bridge Bill, 
originating in the Lords, and referred on the First 
Reading thereof, the Standing Orders not pre- 
viously inquired into, and which are applicable 
thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Halifax and Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
eee one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
unctio 


yy, Bills, That in the case of the Halifax and Oven- 
den Junction Railway Bill, referred on the First 
Reading thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, has been 
complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 


h 

aie one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
frmary Bill Bills, That in the case of the Edinburgh Royal 
iow) Infirmary Bill, originating in the Lords, and re- 
ferred on the First Roading thereof, no Standing 
Orders not previously inquired into are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 
Newry and Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
Greenore Rail- one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
rae} Bills, That in the case of the Newry and Greenore 
- Railway Bill, originating in the Lords, and re- 
ferred on the First Reading thereof, the Standing 
Orders not previously inquired into, and which 

are applicable thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 
Burnham Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 


Tidal Harbour one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Bill. Bills, That in the case of the Burnham Tidal 
Harbour Bill, referred on the First Reading 
thereof, Standing Order, No. 71, has been complied 
with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time, 


Ordered, That the Committee on the Jrish Land 
Bill have leave to sit this day till Seven of the 
clock, and to report the same at Nine of the clock. 

The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the said Bill. 


(In the Committee. ) 


CravusEe, N° 3 (Compensation in absence of 
custom). 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, |. 16, to 
leave out from “ £. 50,” to the word “ rent,” in 
1. 17, in order to insert the words “ £.20 and 
“under £.30, a sum in no case exceeding two 
“* years’ rent.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause: —Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 18, to 
leave out the words ‘‘ not exceeding two,” in order 
to insert the words “ which shall in no case exceed 
* two.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 18, to 
leave out from the words “ Above £. 100,” to the 
words “reclamation of land,” in 1. 35, both inclu- 
sive. 

Question proposed, That the word “above” 
stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, by leave, 
withdrawn. 

Other Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 18, to 
leave out from the word “ Provided,” to the word 
** land,” in 1. 35, in order to insert the words 
* Any tenant in a higher class of the scale may, 
“at his option, claim to be compensated on so 
“much only of his rent as will bring him into a 
VoL, 125, 


Trish Land 
Bill. 


8th April. 





137 


“lower class: Provided, That.no tenant of a 
** holding valued at a yearly sum exceeding £. 10, 
“and claiming under this section more than four 
“ years’ rent, and no tenant of a holding valued at 
“a yearly sum not exceeding £. 10, and claiming 
“ as aforesaid more than five years’ rent, shall be 
* entitled to make a separate or additional claim 
“for improvements other than permanent build- 
* ings and reclamation of land.” 

Question, That the words “Provided, That 
where any tenant entitled to compensation comes” 
stand part of the clause——put, and negatived. 

Question proposed, That the words “ Any tenant 
in a higher class of the scale may, at his option, 
claim to be compensated on so much only of his 
rent as will bring him into a lower class: Pro- 
vided, That no tenant of a holding valued at a 
yearly sum exceeding £.10, and claiming under 
this section more than four years’ rent, and no 
tenant of a holding valued at a yearly sum not 
exceeding £.10, and claiming as aforesaid more 
than five years’ rent, shall be entitled to make a 
separate or additional claim for improvements 
other than permanent buildings and reclamation of 
land,” be there inserted. 

Amendment proposed to the said proposed 
Amendment to leave out the words “ and seabeaae 
** tion of land.” 

Question, That those words stand part of the 
said proposed Amendment—— put, and agreed to. 

Words inserted. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of the 
last Amendment, to add the words, “ Provided 
*‘ always, That nothing in this Act contained shall 
** exonerate a tenant under lease from the duty of 
“‘ giving up peaceable possession of the demised 
* land at the end of the term, nor shall a landlord 
‘* resuming possession at the termination of a lease 
* be deena to be disturbing a tenant within the 
** meaning of this Act.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added —— 

And it being Seven of the clock, the Chairman 
left -” Chair to report Progress at Nine of the 
clock. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had made 
Progress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

” Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
the 28th day of this instant April, again resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 





Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Message from 
Message had been brought from the Lords by one *¢ Lords. 
of their Clerks, as followeth: 


The Lords have agreed to the Dublin Collector Dublin Col- 
lector Generai 


General of Rates Franchise Bill, without any 6¢ Rates 
Amendment. Franchise 
Bill. 
The Lords have agreed to the Leicester Lunatic ——- 
Asylum Bill, without any Amendment. ia Bill. 
The Lords have agreed to the Broughty Ferry Broughty 


. ne " A ‘ Ferry Police 
Police Commissioners Bill, with Amendments; to ¢o.tnis- 


which the Lords desire the concurrence of this sioners Bill. 
House. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Elementary 
mittee on the Elementary Education Bill; a 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
the 28th day of this instant April, resolve itself 
into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 





the Chair ; 
T An 





















































































Military 
Education. 








138 8th—9th April. 


An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Guestion, i in order to add the 
words “ it is not desirable to diminish the value 
“ hitherto attached to natural and physical science 
“and the English language, in the examinations 
“ for direct commissions, and for admission to the 
military educational institutions, nor to lessen 
“the importance of those subjects in the subse- 
** quent course of instruction and examinations,” 
instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question ; 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Saturday morning ; 


Saturday, 9th April, 1870: 


The said proposed Amendment was, with leave 
of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee. ) 


£. 2,323,000, on account, for the following Civil 
Services :— 


Cuass I. 
Great Britain :— £. 
Royal Palaces ie a 8,000 
Royal Parks - - - - 25,000 


Public Buildings  - - 
Furniture of Public Offices - - 
Westminster Palace, Acquisition of Land 


Houses of Parliament - 
Public Offices Site - 

New Home and Colonial Offices 
Public Record Repository - 
Chapter House, Westminster - 
Sheriff Court Houses, Scotland 
National Gallery Enlargement 
University of London Buildings 
Glasgow University - 
Edinburgh Industrial Museum 
Burlington House - 

Post Office and Inland Revenue Buildin 
British Museum Buildings - ~ 
County Courts Buildings - 

Science and Art Department Buildings 
Surveys of the United Kingdom - 
Harbours of Refuge - - 
Portland Harbour- -— - 
Metropolitan Fire Brigade - 
Rates on Government wenpenty 


3 


revoree. Fro ee ree. 


Wellington Monument - 250 
Ireland ;— 
Public Buildings - - - - = = 86,000 
Ulster Canal - - - - - - - 1,000 
Abroad :— 
Lighthouses Abroad - - - 4,000 
Embassy Houses: Paris and Madrid -  - 750 
Embassy Houses and Consular Buildings, Con- 
stantinople, China, Japan, and Tehran - 15,000 
Crass II. 
England ;— 
House of Lords,Offices - - - = 11,000 
House of Commons, Offices - = 12,000 


Treasury and Subordinate Departments - - 
Home Office and Subordinate Departments - 21,000 
Foreign Office ee - = 
Colonial Office - - 
Privy Council Office and “Subordinate Depart- 


ments - 12,000 
Board of Trade and Subordinate Departments - - 25,000 
Privy Seal Office - - 700 
Charity Commission - - - + «= 4,000 
Civil Service Commission - 3,000 


Copyhold, Inclosure, and Tithe Commission - 6,000 
Copyhold,Inclosure, and Drainage ActsExpenses 2,000 


Paymaster General’s Office 
Poor Law Commission - 


Exchequer and Audit Department - 9,000 
Genel Register Office - - - 11,000 
Lunacy Commission --- 5,000 
Mint - - - 10,000 
National Debt Office - - 4,000 
Patent Office - + - 


3 


Public Record Office - - 5,000 
Public Works Loan Commission 1,000 
Registrars of Friendly Societies 700 





rane” Office and rb ge - 
Woods, Forests, &amp;c., ogra 
Works and Public Building, Ome of 
Secret Service - - 
Scotland :— 
Exchequer and other Offices 
Fishery Board - - 
General Register Office 
Lunacy Commission 
Poor Law Commission 


Ireland ;— 
Lord Lieutenant’s Household - - 
Chief Secretary’sOffice - - - = 
Boundary Survey - = 
Charitable Donations and Bequests Office 
General Register Office - 
Poor Law Commission - - 
Public Record Office - - 
Public Works Office - - 


Cuass ITI. 


England :— 

Law Charges - - 
Criminal Prosecutions 
Chancery Court - 
Common Law Courts 
Bankruptcy Court - 
County Courts - 
Probate Court - 
Admiralty Court Registry 
Land Registry Office - 
Police Courts, London and Sheerness 
Metropolitan Police - 

County and Borough Police, Great Britain 


Government Prisons, England, and Transporta- 
tion and Convict Establishments in the 


Colonies - - - 
County Prisons and Reformatories, Great 
Britain - - - 
Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum - 
Miscellaneous Legal Charges - = - 
Scotland :— 


Criminal feamgeon 5 - 
Courts of Law and Justice 
Register House wepeetnnate 


Prisons - - 

Ireland :— 
Law Charges and Criminal Prosecutions 
Court of Chancery - - ~ is 


Common Law Courts - = 
Court of Bankruptcy and Insolvency 
Landed Estates Court - - 
Probate Court - 
Admiralty Court Registry 
Registry of Deeds - = + 
Registry of Judgments - 
Dublin Metropolitan Police 


Constabulary- = - - - 
Government Prisons and Reformatories 
County Prisons - - 


Dundrum Criminal _— Asylum 
Four Courts Marshalsea Prison - 
Miscellaneous Legal Charges - - 


Cuass IV, 
Great Britain :— 
Public Education - - 
Science and Art Department 
British Museum - - 


National Gallery - 
National Portrait Gallery 
Learned Societies - - 


University of London - 

Endowed Schools Commission 

Universities, &amp;c., in Scotland - 

Board of Manufactures, Scotland 
Ireland :— 


Public Education - 


Commissioners of Education ( Endowed Schools) 


National Gallery - - 

Royal Jrish Academy - - - = 
Queen’s University ee Le 
Queen’s Colleges - - - + = 


Crass V, 
Diplomatic Services eh 
Consular Services - - «© = 
Colonies, Grantsin Aid - - - 
Orange River Territory and St. Helena 
Slave Trade, Commissions for Suppressio 
Tonnage Bounties, &amp;e. - = 
Emigration - - - = 
Coolie Emigration - - - 
Treasury Chest + - = 


of 


50,000 


120,000 


75,000 
9,000 
4,500 


18,000 
14,000 
7,000 
6,000 





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Bo?TPSzZ 


prey 


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83 VicToRIA. 
Crass VI. £. 


Superannuation and Retired Allowances - = - 100,000 
Merchant Seamen's Fund Pensions, &amp;c. - - 11,000 
Relief of Distressed British Seamen - = 9,000 
Hospitals and Infirmaries, Ireland - -  - 4,000 


Miscellaneous Charitable Allowances, &amp;c., Great 


Britain - - - - - - - 1,500 
Miscellaneous Charitable Allowances, Xc., Ire- 
land = ~-© = © © = = ¢ 14,500 
Cuass VII. 
Temporary Commissions- - - - = 8,500 
Local Dues on —— - = = + = 11,000 
Malta and Alexandria Telegraph, &amp;e. - - 200 
Flax Cultivation, Jre/and ~ As - - 500 
Miscellaneous Expenses - - - - - 1,500 
Torat - - - £.2,323,000 





Resolutions to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, That he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 


next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ways and The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Means. mittee of Ways and Means; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 
Railway Con- The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
= act Beading of the Railway Construction Facilities 


(1864) Amend- Act (1864) Amendment Bill ; 
ment Bill. Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 3rd day of May next. 


Public 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
Schools. 


the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 5th day of this instant April, That an 
humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, 
praying Her to be pleased to order that in the five 
tatutes for determining and establishing the 
constitution of the new Governing Bodies of 
Shrewsbury, Winchester, Harrow, Charterhouse, 
and Rugby Schools, the words requiring member- 
ship of the Church of England as a qualification 
in the case of persons elected or nominated mem- 
bers of the Governing Bodies may be omitted ; 
Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Tuesday the 26th day of this instant April. 


Attorneys’ and 
Slr 

uneration 
Bill, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ Remunera- 
tion Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


my The Evidence Further Amendment Act (1869 
Amend Amendment Bill, was, according to Order, rea 
ment g 


Act (1869) the third time. 
Amendment Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
Bridgwater © A Motion was made, and the Question being 
te. Distr? proposed, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
Chisement, to visfranchise the Boroughs of Bridgwater and 


Beverley, and certain Voters of the City of Nor- 
wich ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That this House do now adjourn ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 
VoL. 125. 


8th—Oth April. 





139 


} 17. 


Tellers for thes Colonel Stuart Knoz, 


“a Yeas, | Mr. Moore: 
ellers for the fMr. G/yn, 
Noes, {Mn Adam: } - 


So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
leave be given to bring in a Bill to disfranchise the 
Boroughs of Bridgwater and Beverley, and certain 
Voters of the City of Norwich :—The said Motion 
was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Bridgwater 
to disfranchise the Boroughs of Bridgwater and pow d 
Beverley: And that Mr. y tte General, Mr. ment, 
Solicitor General, and Mr. Secretary Bruce do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill ohana 
to disfranchise certain Voters of the City of Nor- gcvchisement, 
wich: And that Mr. Attorney Geneial, Mr. Soli- 
citor General, and Mr. Secretary Bruce do pre- 
pare, and bring it in. 
Conventual 
and Monastic 
Institutions 


A Motion was made, and the Question being 
proposed, That the Select Committee on Con- 
ventual and Monastic Institutions be nominated by 
the Committee of Selection ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the words “ That 
“the” to the end of the Question, in order to add 
the words “ Order for the appointment of the said 
** Committee be discharged,” instead thereof : 

And the Question being proposed, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That this House do now adjourn:—And 
the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part ot 
the Question :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left, 

Tellers for the Yeas, = —— \ 76. 

Tellers for the Noes, at Meanlagate, } 110. 

UMr. Greene : 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That this House do now adjourn :—It 
passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of 
the Question :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Thursday the 28th day of this instant April. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, a G:eenwich 
Return of the Stocks in which the Greenwich Hospital 
Hospital Funds are now invested; the Interest tae 
receivable on the same; with an Account of the 
Transfers of Stock since the lst day of January 
1869, the Expense incurred therein, and the In- 
crease or Decrease of Income consequent thereon. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to disfranchise the priagwater 
Boroughs of Bridgwater and Beverley: And the and Beverley 
same was read the first time; and ordered to be —— 
read a second time upon Monday the 25th day of Bill s 
this instant April; and to be printed. =o. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to disfranchise cer- Norwich 
tain Voters of the City of Norwich: And the same be — , 
was read the first time ; and ordered to be read a Bill, seme 
second time upon Monday the 25th day of this pin 99, 
instant April; and to be printed. ‘i 

T2 r. 


































































Leeds Corpo- 


ration Gas 
(Purchase, 
&amp;c.) Bill, 


Clyde Light- 
houses Bill. 


Standing 
ers. 


County of 
London Bill. 


Ryde Station 
Bill. 


Leverington 
Rectory. 


Rotherham 
and Kimber- 
worth Locai 


Board of 
Health Bill. 


Public 
Petitions 
Fourteenth 


port.) 


140 


Mr. Goldney reported from the Committee on 
Group D. of Private Bills; That in the case of 
the Leeds Corporation Gas (Purchase, &amp;c.) Bill, 
they had examined the allegations contained in 
the Preamble of the Bill, and verbally amended 
the same; and had also further amended the Pre- 
amble by leaving out the recital empowering the 
Corporation to iar rates on property within the 
Borough of Leeds, and found the same, as 
amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Lowther reported from the Committee on 
Group G. of Private Bills; That in the case of 
the Clyde Lighthouses Bill, they had examined 
the allegations of the Bill, and found the same to 
be true; and that a Report from the Board of 
Trade in respect to the said Bill had been consi- 
dered by the Committee; and they had gone 
through the Bill, and made Amendments there- 
unto. 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Colonel Wilson Patten reported from the Select 
Committee on Standing Orders, several Resolu- 
tions; which were read, as follow : 

1. That in the case of the County of London 
Bill, the Standing Orders ought to be dispensed 
with; that the Bill be permitted to proceed. 

2. That, in the case of the Ryde Station Bill, 
the Standing Orders ought to be dispensed with; 
that the Parties be permitted to proceed with 
their Bill, provided that a fresh meeting of the 
proprietors of the Company be called in the manner 
= by Standing Order 71, and that the 

ixaminers of Petitions for Private Bills report 
that such meeting has been duly convened ; that 
the Committee on the Bill do report how far such 
Order has been complied with ov the Report of 
the Bill. 

3. ‘That in the case of the Leverington Rectory, 
Petition for leave to deposit a Petition for Bill, the 
Standing Orders ought to be dispensed with; that 
the Parties be permitted to deposit their Petition 
for Bill. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after Three of tne clock on 
Saturday morning, adjourned till Monday 
next. 








Monday, 11th April, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


M R. Monk reported from the Committee on 
Group H. of Private Bills; That in the 
case of the Rotherham and Kimberworth Local 
Board of Health Bill, they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, 
and amended the same by striking out that por- 
tion which relates to the compulsory purchase of 
lands, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true, and had made provision in the Bill pursuant 
tw the Instruction of the House of the 28th March ; 
and had gone through the Bill, and made Amend- 
ments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they had 


examined the Petitions presented upon the 6th, 7th, 
and 8th days of this instant April, and had directed 
him to make a Re 
Ordered, That 
and be printed. 


rt thereof to the House. 
e Report do lie upon the Table ; 





8th—9th—11th April. 





of both 











1870. 


Mr Goldney reported from the Committee on Private Bills 
Group D. of Private Bills; That, for the conve- (Grup D,) 
nience of Parties, the Committee had adjourned to 
Wednesday the 4th of May, at Twelve of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Goldney reported from the Committee on sheffield Cor 
Group D. of Private Bills; That in the case of poration Gas 
the Sheffield Corporation Gas (Purchase) Bill, {iurchase) 
they had examined the allegations contained in 
the Preamble of the Bill, but the same had not 
been proved to their satisfaction. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Goldney reported from the Committee on Shefleld Cor. 
Group D. of Private Bills; That in the case of the Poration Gas 
Sheffield Corporation Gas (New Works) Bill, they om Weeks) 
had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, but the same had not been 
proved to their satisfaction. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Milford Haven 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Pock and_ 
That in the case of the Milford Haven Dock and [Lorde = 
Railway Bill, originating in the Lords, and re- : 
ferred on the First Reading thereof, the Standing 
Orders not previously inquired into, and which are 
applicable deevets, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Imperial Con- 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, tinental Gas 
That in the case of the Imperial Continental Gas Bill [Lorde] 
Association Bill, originating in the Lords, and : 
referred on the First Reading thereof, no Standing 
Orders not previously inquired into are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Owens College 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, — 
That in the case of Owens College Extension Bill, 
originating in the Lords, and referred on the 
First Reading thereof, no Standing Orders not 
previously inquired into are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Caledonian 
and Glasgow 


one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 074 south 
That in the case of the Caledonian and Glasgow Western Rail- 
and South Western Railway Companies Bill, re- way Com- 
ferred on the First Reading thereof, Standing Or- P*ie* Bill 
der, No. 71, has been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker informed the House, That he had Controverted 
received from the Right Honourable Mr. Justice ©’*4™ 
FitzGerald, one of the Judges selected, pursuant 
to the Parliamentary Elections Act, 1868, for the 
trial of Election Petitions, a Certificate and Spe- 
cial Report relating to the Election 

For the County of Longford. 
And the same were read, as follow :— 

County of Longford Election. 

In the matter of the Longford Election Petition, Longford 
in which Thomas Broderick, Michael Lynch, Alex- — 
ander Birne, and Edward Duggan, were Petition- 
ers; and the Honourable Reginald Greville-Nugent, 
Respondent. 

1. The trial of the Petition relating to the last 
Election for the County of Longford, a Copy of 
which { herewith transmit, took place before me, 
commencing on the 28th of March last, and ter- 
minating on the 7th of April instant, in the presence 
arties, their Counsel and Agents. 

2, Having heard the evidence which was offered 
on both sides, and Counsel for both parties, I de- 
termined, and do now certify, as follows :— 

3. That the last Election for the County of 
Longford was a void Election. 

4, That 

















33 VicrorIA. 


4. That the Honourable Reginald Greville- 
Nugent was not duly elected to serve in Parlia- 
ment for the said County of Longford. 

5. That the said Election was void in conse- 
quence of the said Honourable Reginald Greville- 
Nugent having, by his agents, practised corrupt 
treating before and at the said Election. 

6. That it has not been proved before me, that 
any corrupt practice was committed personally by 
the said Honourable Reginald Greville-Nugent, or 
with his knowledge or consent. 

7. That the corrupt practice of treating prevailed 
before and at the said Election, as hereinafter 
more particularly mentioned. 

8. That the several persons named in the Sche- 
dule to this Certificate, have been proved at the 
said Trial to have been guilty of the corrupt 
practice of treating before and at the said Elec- 
tion. 

9. That the Reverend Patrick FitzGerald was 
guilty of undue influence at the said Election. 

10. That the said several persons were examined 
before me as Witnesses at the said Trial, and were 
in my opinion respectively entitled to Certificates, 
under the 33rd Section of the “ Parliamentary 
Elections Act, 1868.” 

11. And I have further specially to Report for 
the information of the House of Commons, that 
John Martin, Esquire, was put forward and pro- 
posed as a Candidate at the said Election; and 
that persons professing to act on the part of and 
in the interest of the said John Martin, resorted to 
the unlawful and very dangerous practice of 
bringing into the said County of Longford large 
numbers of persons from the neighbouring Coun- 
ties of Roscummon, Leitrim, Cavan, and Westmeath, 
for the purpose of unduly influencing the Election 
by intimidation. 

12. That on the market-days for two or three 
weeks prior to the said Election, and on the day 
of the Nomination, and from thence up to and 
during the day of polling, a considerable number 
of strangers were thus brought into the County of 
Longford, who were described by one of the wit- 
nesses as “ regular rowdies, up to anything, and 
prepared for any kind of violence.” 

13. That with the aid of these strangers, a 
system of intimidation and violence was organised 
and carried into operation against those who were 
likely to support the said Honourable Reginald 
Greville- Nugent. 

14. That the said intimidation and violence 
materially interfered with the freedom of the said 
Election. 

15. That in order to counteract such an un- 
lawful course, the agents of the said Honourable 
Reginald Greville-Nugent organised very consi- 
derable bodies of non-electors of the County of 
Longford to act on his part in preventing his 
supporters from being intimidated, and to protect 
them from violence, while proceeding to the poll. 

16. That such employment of the said non- 
electors was in itself a source of considerable 
danger to the public peace, and led to an extensive 
system of treating. 

17, That many of the Voters shared in such 
treating, notwithstanding some inadequate pre- 
cautions to confine it to Non-electors. 

18. The treating which I have last mentioned, 
constitutes the corrupt treating mentioned in the 
5th, 7th, and 8th paragraphs of this my Certificate. 

19. That it did not appear that the said John 
Martin was aware of, or in any manner sanctioned 
the before-mentioned unlawful proceedings. 


Dated the 9th of April 1870. 
J. D. FirzGeratp, 
Election Judge. 


To the Right Honourable The Speaker 
of the House of Commons, 


Vou. 125. 


11¢h April. 








141 


Schedule of persons proved to have been guilty 
of the corrupt practice of treating, and referred to 
in paragraph 8 of my certificate : 

. The Reverend Feliz Duffy. 

2. The Reverend Patrick FitzGerald. 

. The Reverend Thomas Langley. 
. The Reverend Patrick M‘ Ganer. 
. The Reverend John M‘Grath. 
Thomas Maxwell. 
. The Reverend Patrick Murray. 
The Reverend Patrick O’ Reilly. 
The Reverend James Reynolds. 
The Reverend John Skelly. 


J. D. FitzGEratp, 
Election Judge. 


SLOSS MP 


_ 


9th April 1870. 


And the said Certificate and Special Report 
were ordered to be entered in the Journals of this 
House. 


A Petition of the Company of Proprietors of the Birmingham 
Birmingham Canal Navigations, praying that pro- paneer 3 
vision may be made in the Birmingham Canal ® 
Navigations Bill, for inflicting a penalty for fouling 
the water of the Canals of which the Petitioners are 
owners, in the Counties of Stafford, Warwick and 
Worcester, was presented and read; and referred to 
the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Blackburn Corporation Improvement Bill Blackburn 
was read the third time. Pe nem 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. Bill. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Hebden Bridge Gas Bill was read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do psss. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Hebden Bridge 
Gas Bill. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Caledonian 
the Caledonian Railway (Additional Powers) Bill, Railway 
as amended in the Committee ; and an Amendment Coane) Bill 
was made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Reading Local 
the Reading Local Board of Health Bill, as amended srs a 
in the Committee. . 
A Clause (Application of 5,000. contribution by 
Richard Benyon, Esquire), was twice read; and 
made part of the Bill. 
Then Amendments were made to the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Worcester 
the Worcester Railways Bill, as amended in the aeottdan 
Committee. &amp; Worcester 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. Railways and 

Tramways.”) 


The Order of the day being read, for taking Metropolitan 
into consideration the Metropolitan District Rail- a 
way Bill, as amended in the Committee ; bate 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion after the other Private Business. 


The Atlantic Telegraph Company Bill was read Atlantic Tele- 
a second time; and committed. a 

The Cardiff Gas Bill was read a second time; Cardiff Gas 
and committed. Bill [Lords.] 


The Fylde Water Bill was read a second time; Fylde Water 
and committed. Bill {Lords.} 


The Limerick and Ennis Railway Bill was read Limerick and 


é A : Ennis Railway 
a second time; and — The Bill [ Lords.) 



















































142 


Limerick and. The Limerick and Foynes Railway Bill was read 
Foynes Rail- a second time ; and committed. 

way Bill 

[Lerds.] ' 
Royal Bank of The Royal Bank of Scotland Officers’ Widows’ 
Scotland Fund Bill was read a second time; and com- 


Widows’ Fund mitted. 
Bill [Lords.] 


Metropolitan The Order of the day being read, for taking into 
—— consideration the Metropolitan District Railway 

y Bill, as amended in the Committee ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now taken into 
consideration ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the words “ That 
“the” to the end of the Question, in order to add 
the words “ consideration of the Bill be postponed 
“till Tuesday the 26th day of this instant April,” 
instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn: 

Ordered, That the Bill be now taken into con- 
sideration :—The House accordingly proceeded to 
take the Bill into consideration. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 

Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence taken 
before the Select Committee on the Bill be printed 
at the expense of the Opponents of the Bill, 
together with a plan of the proposed extension of 
the Railway to the Mansion House and the station 
accommodation to be there provided, and the rela- 
tion of the said extension to the authorised line of 
Inner Circle communication with Yower Hill. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

A Public Petition was also presented, and read; 
and referred to a Select Committee. 


Public 
Petitions. 


Vide Votes, 
and Fifteenth 
Report. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Report of the Delegates of the 
Shanghae General Chamber of Commerce on the 
Trade of the Upper Yangtsze River. 

Mr. Otway also presented,—Return to an Ad- 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 14th day of March 
last, for a Return relative to the Ship “ Garibaldi.” 
is Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 

able. 


China (No. 8) 
(1870. ) 


Ship 
“ Garibaldi.” 


Yeomanry 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Ma- 
Cavalry. . 


jesty’s Command,—Copy of a Letter of the Secre- 
tary of State for War to Her Majesty’s Lieu- 
tenants of Counties, dated 11th April 1870, 
transmitting a Schedule of Revised Fistablishments 
for Yeomanry Cavalry, which have been approved 
by Her Majesty, and which will come into operation 
on the 31st March 1871. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Index to the Report 
of the Bridgwater Election Inquiry Commissioners 
with References to the Minutes of Evidence. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return to 
an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 24th day of 
February last, for Returns relative to Suffragan 
Bishops. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 28th day of March last, for a Return relative 
to Aldershot Sewage. 

Return to an Order, dated the 10th day of March 
last, for Returns relative to Outrages and Offences 
(Ireland). 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Bridgwater 
Elections. 


Suffragan 
Bishops. 


Aldershot 
Sewage. 


Outrages and 
Offences 
(Ireland.) 


11th April. 





1870. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Savingy 
dated the 14th day of March last, for Returns re- Banks, 
lative to Savings Daahe. 

Return to an Order, dated the 23rd day of Savings Buy, 
March last, for Returns relative to Savings Banks (Lovestmeny) 
(Investments). 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the Superanny. 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of g tions 
Treasury Minute, dated 7th April 1870, granting 
a Special Pension to Mr. Sampson Seaton, Esta- 
blished Senior Clerk, Chatham Yard. 
= Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 

able. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- Enst India 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 7th day of this (A'™™y 
instant April, for a Return relative to East India 
(Army Officers). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Childers presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Suez Cang, 

mand,—Copy of Report on the Maritime Canal 
connecting the Mediterranean at Port Suid with 
the Red Sea at Suez, by Captain Richards, R.N., 
F. R.8., Hydrographer of the Admiralty; and 
Lieutenant Colonel Clarke, Rr. E., ©. B., Director 
of Engineering and Architectural Works, Ad- 
miralty. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Per- Persian Gulf 
sian Gulf (Line of Telegraph), which was pre- pr st 
sented upon the 6th day of this instant April, be “7 P 
printed. = 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Land Land Hold 
Holdings (Zreland), which was presented upon ae 
the 7th day of this instant April, be printed. ~er 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Libraries ay 
and Museums, which was presented upon the 8th “'%*"™* 
day of this instant April, be printed. No. 168, 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Artizan 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Science 
to give directions, that there be laid before this ~: 
House, Copies of Memorial to the Secretary of 
State for the Home Department, from the Teachers 
and Students in connection with the Artizan 
Science Classes in Birmingham, objecting to Con- 








cessions recently granted to the Brassfounders 
of that Town, under the 12th Clause of the Sche- 
dule of “ The Factory Acts Extension Act, 1867”: 
——Of the Correspondence between the Brass- 
founders and the Home Office on the subject: 
—— And, Statement of the Reasons for granting 
the Concession. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, os 
Copies of any further Reports by the Inspector , 
of Fisheries and the Engineer of the Board of 
Works in Ireland, on the subject of the Fish Passes 
on the Shannon River: ——And, of any further 
Correspondence on the same subject (in continua- 
tion of Parliamentary Paper, No. 373, of Session 
1868-9). 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Statutes. 
to Her Majesty that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Returns of the various Editions of the 
Statutes printed by the Queen’s Printer:——Of 
the Contract or estimated Rate per Volume at 
which the same are printed:-——Of the ones 
for which the same are sold to the Public: 





—_—_—- 


the 
























































by 
b) 
Bast India 
Q 30), 1864. 
Colonies. 
if 
le. 
' British 
Museum, 
d.) 
ad 
. 
f- 
Vays and 
Means, 
atoms, 








33 VicToRIA. 


the Contract or estimated Cost at which each Vo- 
lume of the expurgated Edition will be. printed : 
And, of the Price per Volume at which it will 
be sold to the Public. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 





Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of Despatch No. 30, of the 17th 
day of June 1864, from the Secretary of State for 
India in Council to the Viceroy and Governor 
General of India in Council. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 


Her yg such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Cost of the several Colonies 
of the British Empire at the Expense of the British 
Exchequer for 1868-9 (in continuation of, and in 
the same Form as, Parliamentary Paper, No. 80, 
of the present Session). 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


A Petition of the Trustees of the British Museum 
being offered to be presented ; 

Mr. Secretary Bruce, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand, acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, 
having been informed of the contents of the said 
Petition, recommends it to the consideration of the 
House. 

Then the said Petition was brought up, and 
read; setting forth, That the only Funds belong- 
ing to the Petitioners for the support of the British 
Museum consist of Thirty thousand pounds Three 
per cent. Reduced Bank Annuities, the annual divi- 
dend whereof amounts to Nine hundred pounds; 
of a Bequest of the late Earl of Bridgewater, the 
annual proceeds of which amount to about Four 
hundred and twenty-five pounds; and also of a Be- 
quest of the late Lord Farnborough, the annual 
proceeds of which amount to Eighty-six pounds 
three shillings and fivepence ; that the Establish- 
ment is necessarily attended with an expense far 
beyond the annual produce of the above-mentioned 
Sums, and the Trust cannot, with benefit to the 
Public, be carried on without the aid of Parliament; 
and praying the House to grant them such further 
support towards enabling them to carry on the 
execution of the Trust reposed in them by Parlia- 
ment for the general benefit of learning and useful 
knowledge, as to the House shall seem meet. 


Ordered, That the said Petition do lie upon the 
Table. 


_ The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into the Committee of Ways and Means. 


(In the Committee.) 


1. Resolved, That, towards raising the Supply 
granted to Her Majesty, on and after the under- 
mentioned dates, in lieu of the Duties of Customs 
now charged on the articles under-mentioned, 
the following Duties of Customs shall be charged 
thereon, on importation into Great Britain or 
Ireland, viz. : 

On and after the Second day of May, One thou- 
sand eight hundred and seventy,— 

VoL. 125, 


11th April. 

















































143 


Sugar, viz. :— £. 8. a. 
andy, Brown or White, Refined Sugar, or 
Sugar rendered by any process equal in 
y ey thereto, and manufactures of Re- 
nmedSugar - - - = thecwt. - 6 - 


On and after the Thirteenth day of April, One 
thousand eight hundred and seventy,— 


Sugar not equal to Refined :— £. 8. @, 
irstClass- - - - « theewt. - 5 8 
Second Class - - - - - - 6 3 
Third Class ) eee, ee. oe - 49 
Fourth Class, including Cane Juice _,, - 4- 
Molasses - - - = - on - 19 
Almonds, pasteof - - = - - - 48 
Cherries, dried - a pat - 48 
Comfits, dry - - - - » - 48 
Confectionery, not otherwise enu- 
merated - - - - - ” - 48 
Ginger, preserved - - - ” - 48 
Marmalade ae, - a - 48 
Succades, including all Fruits and 
Vegetables preserved in Sugar, 
not otherwise enumerated - o - 48 


And that the said Duties shall be paid on the 
weights ascertained at landing. 


2. Resolved, That, on and after the under- 
mentioned dates, in lieu of the Drawbacks now 
allowed thereon, the following Drawbacks shall 
be paid and allowed on the under-mentioned 
descriptions of Sugar refined in Great Britain 
or Ireland on the exportation thereof to Foreign 
Parts, or on removal to the Isle of Man for con- 
sumption there, or on deposit in any approved 
warehouse, upon such terms and subject to such 
regulations as the Commissioners of Customs may 
direct for delivery from such warehouse as ship’s 
stores only, or for the purpose of sweetening Bri- 
tish Spirits in Bond (that is to say): 

On and after the Second day of May, One thou- 
sand eight hundred and seventy,— 


Upon Refined Sugar in Loaf complete and £. s. d. 
whole, or Lumps duly refined, having been 
perfectly clarified and thoroughly dried in 
the stove, and being of an uniform white- 
ness throughout ; and upon such Sugar 

unded, crushed, or broken in a ware- 

ouse approved by the Commissioners of 
Customs, such Sugar having been there 
first inspected by the Officers of Customs 
in Lumps or Loaves as if for immediate 
shipment, and then packed for exportation 
in the presence of such Officers, and at 
the expense of the exporter; and upon 
Candy - - =~ - for every cwt. 

Upon Refined Sugar unstoved, pounded, 
crushed, or broken, and not in any way 
inferior to the Export Standard Sample 
No. 2, approved by the Lords of the 
Treasury, and which shall not contain 
more than five per centum of moisture 
over and above what the same would 
contain if thoroughly dried in the stove 

for every cwt. ~ 5 9 


And on and after the Thirteenth day of April, 
One thousand eight hundred and seventy,— 


Upon Sugar refined by the centrifugal or by £. s. d. 
any other process, and not in any way 
inferior to the Export Standard Sample 
No. 1, approved by the Lords of the 
Treasury - - + for every ewt. 

Upon other Refined Sugar unstoved, being 

astards or pieces, ground, powdered, or 
crushed : 





Not in any way inferior to the Ex- 
port Standard Sample No. 3, 
approved by the Lords of the 

reasury - for every cwt. 

Not in any way inferior to the Ex- 
port Standard Sample No. 4, 
approved by the Lords of the 

reasury - for every cwt. 

—— Notin any way inferior to the Ex- 

port Standard Sample No. 5, 

approved by the Lords of the 
reasury - for every cwt. 





—— Inferior to the above last-men- 
tioned Standard Sample 
for every cwt. - 4 
3. Resolved, That, in lieu of the Duties of Ex- Excise. 
cise now chargeable on Sugars made in the United 
T4 ingdom, 





Property Tax. 


‘Licences. 


144 


Kingdom, the following Duties of Excise shall be 
charged thereon (that is to say): 
On and after the Second day of May 1870: 
Candy, Brown or White, Refined Sugar, or £. s. d. 
Sugar rendered by any process equal in 
quality thereto, and manufactures of Re- 
fined Sugar - - - = theewt. - 6 - 


On and after the Thirteenth day of April 1870: 


Sugar not equal to Refined : £. 8. d. 


irst Class- - - - the ewt. 
Second Class - - ” 
Third Class - - me 
Fourth Class . - a 
Molasses - - * 

4. Resolved, That, on and after the thirteenth 
day of April 1870, in lieu of the Duties of Excise 
now chargeable upon Sugar used in Brewing, there 
shall be charged and paid upon every Hundred- 
weight, and in proportion for any fractional part 
of a Hundredweight, of all Sugars which shall 
be used by any Brewer of Beer for Sale in the 
brewing or making of Beer, the Excise Duty of 
Seven Shillings and Sixpence. 

5. Resolved, That, towards raising the Supply 
granted to Her Majesty, the Duties of Customs 
now charged on Tea shall continue to be levied 
and charged on and after the first day of August, 
one thousand eight hundred and seventy, until the 
first day of August one thousand eight hundred 
and seventy-one, on importation into Great Britain 
or Ireland (that is to say): 


8. d. 

Tee - - = © © © © thelb - 6 
6. Resolved, That, towards raising the Supply 
granted to Her Majesty, there shall be charged, 
collected, and paid for one year, commencing on 
the sixth day of April one thousand eight hundred 


and seventy, for and in respect of all Property, 
Profits, and Gains mentioned or described as 
chargeable in the Act passed in the sixteenth and 
seventeenth years of Her Majesty’s reign, chapter 
thirty-four, for granting to Her Majesty Duties 


on Profits arising from Property, Professions, 
Trades, and Offices, the following Rates and Duties 
(that is to say): 

For every Twenty shillings of the annual value or amount 
of all such Property, Profits, and Gains (except those 
chargeable under Schedule (B) of the said Act), the 
Rate or Duty of Four pence. 

And for and in respect of the occupation of Lands, Tene- 
ments, Hereditaments, and Heritages chargeable under 
Schedule (B) of the said Act, for every Twenty 
shillings of the annual value thereof, 

In England, the Rate or Duty of Two pence, and 
In Scotland and Ireland respectively, the Rate or 
Duty of One penny halfpenny. 


Subject to the provisions contained in section 
three of the Act of twenty-sixth Victoria, chapter 
twenty-two, for the exemption of Persons whose 
whole Income from every source is under One 
hundred pounds a-year, and relief of those whose 
Income is under Two hundred pounds a-year. 

7. Resolved, That, towards raising the Supply 
granted to Her Majesty, there shall be granted 
and paid on and after the sixth day of April 1870, 
upon a Licence to be taken out annually by every 
ene who shall use or carry a Firearm of any 

escription, or an Air Gun or any other kind of 
Gun, from which any shot, bullet, or other missile 
can be discharged, the sum of One pound; and 
that on the sixth day of April 1870 the Excise 
Duties on Licences in Great Britain, and Certi- 
ficates in Ireland, to take or kill game, imposed 
by the Act of the twenty-third and twenty-fourth 
years of the reign of Her Majesty, chapter ninety, 
shall cease to be payable. 

8. . Resolved, That the following Duties of Ex- 
cise shall cease to be payable on the several days 
hereinafter mentioned (that is to say): 

On the first day of October 1870 : 


Upon Licences to Hawkers, Pedlars, and Petty Chapmen 
and other Trading Persons who shall travel and trade on 


11th April. 





1870. 


foot in Great Britain without any Horse or other Beast 
bearing or drawing burthen, and who shall carry their 
goods, wares, or merchandise to, and sell or expose for sale 
the same at other Men’s Houses only, and not in or at any 
House, Shop, Room, Booth, Stall, or other place whatever 
belonging to or hired or occupied or used by them for that 
purpose in any town to which they may travel. 

Upon Licences to Persons exercising the trade or calling of 
a Hawker, Pedlar, Petty Chapman, or other Trading Person 
going from place to place in Ireland, carrying to sell, or 
exposing to sale any goods, wares, or merchandise, and 
travelling on foot, with or without a servant or other person, 
— in carrying goods of any such Hawker, Pedlar, 
or — Chapman, but without a Horse or other Beast of 
burthen. 


On the Sixth day of July 1870, upon the follow- 
ing Licences, viz. : 
To Makers of Paper, Pasteboard, and Scaleboard. 
To Makers of Soap for sale. 
To Makers of Stills in Scotland and Ireland. 
To Dealers in Plate, so far only as relates to the sale of 
Watch Cases by the maker thereof. 


On the Second day of September 1870 :— 


Upon Licences to sell Playing Cards to Persons not 
being the Makers thereof. 


9. Resolved, That, on the lst day of July 1870, Policies of 


the Stamp Duties payable for Policies of Insurance 
under the tenth section of the Act passed in the 
twenty-eighth and twenty-ninth years of Her Ma- 
jesty’s reign, chapter ninety-six, shall cease and 
determine ; and, in lieu thereof, on and after the 
[st day of July 1870, there shall be charged and 
paid upon and for every such Policy as aforesaid 
a Stamp Duty of One penny. 


10. Resolved, That, on the 1st day of January Stamp Duties 


1871, all the Stamp Duties payable in Great Bri- 
tain and Ireland respectively under or by virtue of 
the Acts specified in the First Schedule hereto 
annexed, except the Duties on Licences to Bankers, 
and the Duties contained in the third part of the 
Schedule to 55th Geo. 3rd, c. 184, shall cease and 
determine ; and on and after the 1st day of January 
1871, there shall be charged and paid for the use 
of Her Majesty, Her Heirs, and Successors, upon 
and for the several Instruments specified in the 
Second Schedule hereto annexed, the several Stamp 
Duties in the said Second Schedule specified :— 


First Schedule. 


55 Geo. 3, cap. 184. 

5 &amp; 6 Vict. cap. 79. 

5 &amp; 6 Vict. cap. 82. 

6 &amp; 7 Vict. cap. 72. 

8 &amp; 9 Vict. cap. 76. 

13 &amp; 14 Vict. cap. 97. 

16 &amp; 17 Vict. cap. 59. 

16&amp;17 Vict. cap. 63. 

17 &amp; 18 Vict. cap. 83. 

18 &amp; 19 Vict. cap. 78. 

21 &amp; 22 Vict. cap. 20. 

21 &amp; 22 Vict. cap. 24. 

23 &amp; 24 Vict. cap. 15. 

23 &amp; 24 Vict. cap. 111. 

24 &amp; 25 Vict. cap. 21. 

24 &amp; 25 Vict. cap. 91. 
ict. cap. 22. 
ict. cap. 18. 
ict. cap. 56. 
ict. cap. 96, 
ict. cap. 90. 
ict, cap. 124. 


Second Schedule. 


Note.--The Second Schedule is the Draft Stamp Con- 
solidation Bill. 


11. Resolved, That, towards —_— the Supply Railways 


granted to Her Majesty, there shall be charged 
and paid, on and after the 1st day of a 1870, 
upon all Sums received in respect of Traffic of 
every description upon any Railway in Great 
Britain, a Duty of Excise at and after the rate of 
One pound for every One hundred pounds ; and 
the Duty payable in respect of the Fares received 
or charged for the conveyance of Passengers upon 
any Railway in Great Britain, on and after the 
first day of April 1870, shall cease to be pay- 


able. 
12. Resolved, 





Reve 


Supp 


Supp 


Civil 





Inland 
Revenue. 


Supply: 


Supply. 


Civil Services. 


$3 Vicrortia. 


Laws relating to the Inland Revenue. 
Resolutions to be reported. 





And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 12th April, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had come to several 


Resolutions. 


Ordered, That the Report be received this day 


at half past Two of the clock. 


Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
the 25th day of this instant April, again resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 


mittee of Supply ; 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
the 25th day of this instant April, resolve itself 


into the said Committee. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of Sup- 


ply, a Resolution ; which was read, as followeth : 


That a sum, not exceeding £.2,323,000, be 
granted to Her Majesty, on ‘account, for or to- 
wards defraying the Charge for the following 
Civil Services, to the 31ist day of March 1871 :— 


VviZ.i-— 
Crass I. 
Great Britain :— 
Royal Palaces aes - - . 
Royal Parks - - - i = 
Public Buildings - - oi - = 


Furniture of Public Offices - 
Westminster Palace, Acquisition of Land 
Houses of Parliament - - 
Public Offices Site- - = 
New Home and Colonial Offices 
Public Record Repository = - 
Chapter House, Westminster - 
Sheriff Court Houses, Scotland 
National Gallery Enlargement 
University of London Saamng 
Glasgow University - 
Edinburgh Industrial Museum 
Burlington House - — - 

Post Office and Inland Revenue Buildings 
British Museum Buildings = - 
County Courts Buildings - 
Science and Art Department Buildings 
Surveys of the United Kingdom 
Harbours of Refuge - 
Portland Harbour -~— - - 
Metropolitan Fire Brigade = - 
Rates on Governnient Property 
Wellington Monument - - 


ite £ 6s 2 8.4 
cheese 2 22 8.0 4£€8 &amp; 82S ow es 


oe £6 wae 
er a ea ae 
® » 2) 2 4-0 6 


Ireland :— 
Public Buildings - - - - &amp; ' 
Ulster Canal - - - - - « a 
Abroad :— 
Lighthouses Abroad - . 


Embassy Houses: Paris and Madrid ot 
Embassy Houses and Consular Buildings, Con- 


stantinople, China, Japan, and Tehran - 
Cuass II. 
England :— 
House of Lords, Offices - - - = 
House of Commons, Offices - - = 


Treasury and Subordinate Departments - 


Home Office and Subordinate Supertenete 

Foreign Office - - = = 

Colonial Office - 

Privy Council Office and Subordinate Depart- 
ments 

Board of Trae and Subordinate Departments - 

Privy Seal Office - - = “ne 

Charity Commission eI, re see 

Civil Service Commission ain - 


Copyhold, Inclosure, and Tithe Commission - 
— Enclosure, and ayenge a Ex- 


Bxchequ md and Audit Department ee 
General Register Office ~ - = = - 
VOL. 125. 


£. 
8,000 
25,000 
30,000 
4,000 
12,000 
8,000 
4,000 
20,000 
9,000 
1,500 
3,500 
5,000 
4,000 
5,000 
2,500 
14,000 
38,000 
4,000 
15,000 
10,000 
30,000 
10,000 
1,000 
2,500 
9,000 
250 


36,000 
1,000 


4,000 
750 


15,000 


11,000 
12,000 
15,000 
21,000 
16,000 

8,000 


12,000 
25,000 
700 
4,000 
3,000 
5,000 


2,000 
11,000 














1izh—12th April. 


12. Resolved, That it is expedient to amend the 


Lunacy Commission - 
Mint - - 
National Debt Office - 
Patent Office - - 
Paymaster General’s Office 
Poor Law Commission - 
Public Record Office - - 
Public Works Loan Commission 
Registrars of Friendly Societies 
Stationery Office and Printing 
Woods, Forests, &amp;c., Office of 
Works and Public Buildings, Office of 
Secret Service - 


Scotland :— 


Exchequer and other Offices 
Fishery Board - 
General Register Office 
Lunacy Commission 
Poor Law Commission 


Ireland :— 


Lord Lieutenant’s Household - - - = - 
Chief Secretary’s Office - - - - - 
Boundary Survey - a - * 
Charitable Donations and Bequests Uffice 
General Register Office 
Poor Law Commission 
Public Record Office 
Public Works Office 


Crass III. 
England :— 

Law Charges - - 
Criminal Prosecutions 
Chancery Court’ - 
Common Law Courts 
Bankruptcy Court - 
County Courts - 
Probate Court - 
Admiralty Court Registry 


Land Registry Office - = 
Police Courts, London and Sheerness 
Metropolitan Police - - 


County and Borough Police, Great Britain 
Government Prisons, England, and Transport- 
ation and Convict Establishments in the 


Colonies - - 1 Oe « 
County Prisons and Reformatories, ‘Great 
Britain - - - - - - - 
Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum -— - 
Miscellaneous Legal Charges - - - = 
Scotland :— 


Criminal Proceedings - 
Courts of Law and Justice 
Register House Departments 
Prisons - -  - - 


Ireland :— 
Law Charges and Criminal Prosecutions 
Court of Chancery - - ° « 


Common Law Courts” - 
Court of Bankruptcy and Insolvency 
Landed Estates Court - - 
Probate Court - 
Admiralty Court Registry 
Fc y of Deeds - 
a of Judgments - 
lin Metropolitan Police 
Semaine The ae 
Government Prisons and Reformatories 
County Prisons = - : “ 
Dundrum Criminal Lunatic Asylum 
Four Courts Marshalsea Prison - 
Miscellaneous Legal Charges - = - 


Crass IV. 
Great Britain :— 

Public Education - - 
Science and Art Department 
British Museum - 
National Gallery - 
National Portrait Gallery 
Learned Societies - - 
University of London - 
Endowed Schools Commission 
Universities, &amp;c. in Scotland - 
Board of Manufactures, Scotland 


Ireland :— 


Public Education - - - 
Commissioners of Education (Endowed Schools) 


a a ee 


National Gallery - . $e 

Royal Irish Academy - - ae eee 

Queen’s University at kl Ae ee 

Queen’s Colleges - - - += «= «&amp; 
U 





120,000 
75,000 


9,000 
4,500 


18,000 


200,000 


22,000 
4,000 


3,000 
2,000 
3,000 
4,250 

500 


120,000 
200 


400 
1,000 



























Poor Relief 
(Metropolis) 
Bill. 


Merchant 


146 


Crass V. £. 
Diplomatic Services - == 6h = 60,000 
Consular Services - . - - . - §0,000 
Colonies; Grants in-Aid - - : - - 12,000 
Orange River Territory and St. Helena - - 1,000 
Slave Trade, Commissions for Suppression of - 1,000 
Tonnage Bounties, &amp;e. - - - - - 7,600 
Emigration - - - - - - = 8,000 
Coolie Emigration - a oe e748 250 
Treasury Chest - - - - - - 4,000 

Crass VI. 
Superannuation and Retired Allowances - = - 100,000 
Merchant Seamen’s Fund Pensions, &amp;. - - 11,000 
Relief of Distressed British Seamen - - 9,000 
Hospitals and Infirmaries, Ireland - - - 4,000 


Miscellaneous Charitable Allowances, &amp;c. Great 
—_ + + = « « + oe 
Miscellaneous Charitable Allowances, &amp;c. Jre- 





land - “- - + += + = = 1,600 
Cuass VII. 

Temporary Commissions - - - - 8,500 
| Dues on Shipping - - - - - 11,000 
Malta and Alexandria Telegraph, &amp;e. - — - 200 
Flax Cultivation, Ireland - - - - 500 
Miscellaneous Expenses - - - - - 1,500 
Toran - - - £,2,323,000 





The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Poor Relief (Metropolis) Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 25th day of this instant April. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 


~~ a Code Reading of the Merchant Shipping Code Bill ; 


Merchant 
Shipping, &amp;c. 
Acts Repeal 
Bill. 


Board of 
Trade Bill. 


Game Laws 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 


Attorneys’ and 


Solicitors’ 
Remuneration 
Bill. 


Game Laws 
Amendment, 
&amp;e. 


Corrupt 
Practices. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 26th day of this instant April. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Merchant Shipping, &amp;c. Acts Re- 
peal Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 26th day of this instant April. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Board of Trade Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 26th day of this instant April. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Game Laws (Scotland) Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


The House, aceording to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ 
Remuneration Bill; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had made 
Progress in the Bill ; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
the 25th day of this instant April, again resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend and assimilate in certain respects the 
Laws of England and Scotland relating to Game : 
And that the Lord Advocate and Mr. Secretary 
Bruce do prepare, and bring it in. 


A Motion was made, and the Question ae 
proposed, That a Select Committee be appointe 

to inquire into the state of the Law affecting such 
persons as have been reported. guilty of Corrupt 





11¢h—12th April. 








1870. 


Practices by any Commission issued in accordance 
with the Acts 15 &amp; 16 Vie. c. 57, and 31 &amp; 32 Vic. 
c. 125, and who are now Members of this House, 
and to recommend what proceedings, if any, should 
be taken by this House with respect to such Mem- 
bers, and what alteration, if any, should be made 
in the Law; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the words “ inquire 
‘* into the” to the end of the Question, in order to 
add the words “ operation of the Acts 15 &amp; 16 Vie, 
“ ¢.57,and 31 &amp; 32 Vic. c. 125, and to recommend 
* what alteration, if any, should be made in the 
*“ Law; and further, to inquire into the truth of 
“* the allegations contained in Petitions which have 
“ been presented to this House during the present 
* Session, praying that an inquiry may be insti- 
* tuted into the conduct of certain Commissioners 
** appointed in accordance with the provisions of 
* the above-recited Acts,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed 
to inquire into the state of the Law affecting such 
persons as have been reported guilty of Corrupt Prac- 
tices by any Commission issued in accordance with 
the Acts 15 &amp; 16 Vie. c. 57, and 31 &amp; 32 Vie. c. 125, 
and who are now Members of this House, and to 
recommend what proceedings, if any, should be 
taken by this House with respect to such Members, 


- what alteration, if any, should be made in the 
aw. 


Ordered, That leave. be given to bring in a Bill Oyster and 
to confirm certain Orders made by the Board of Mussel 
Trade under “ The Sea Fisheries Act, 1868,” re- Heer 
lating to the Frith of Forth: And that Mr. Shaw (No. 2.) 
Lefevre and Mr. Stansfeld do prepare, and bring 


it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Valuation of 
to amend the Acts for the Valuation of Lands and Lands and 
the levying of Assessments in Scotland: And tSeotenaly 
that the Lord Advocate and Mr. Adam do prepare, 


and bring it in. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented a Bill to confirm Oyster and 
certain Orders made by the Board of Trade under Mussel 
“ The Sea Fisheries Act, 1868,” relating to the Supptemeatel 
Frith of Forth: And the same was read the first (No. 2) Bill. 
time; and ordered to be read a second time upon Bill 100. 
Monday the 25th day of this instant April; and 
to be printed. 


Mr. Adam presented a Bill to amend and assimi- Game Laws 
late in certain respects the Laws of England and Amendment, 
Scotland relating to Game: And the same was **® ™ 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a se- Bill 101. 
cond time upon Thursday the 28th day of this 
instant April; and to be printed. 


Mr. Adam presented a Bill to amend the Acts Valuation of 
for the Valuation of Lands and the levying of —_ pet 
Assessments in Scotland: And the same was read (Scotland) 
the first time: And ordered to be read a second Bill. 
time upon ‘Thursday the 28th day of this instant Bill 102. 


April; and to be printed. 


Mr. Lowther reported from the Committee on Private Bills 
Group G of Private Bills; That, for the conveni- (Group G.) 
ence of Parties, the Committee had adjourned to 
Tuesday the 26th of April, at Twelve of the 
clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Railway Duty. 
a Return showing the effect of the proposed Duty No, 169. 
on 


Bridg 
Blecti 


(1865. 


BeaweE 


co 
































































33 VicroRia. 11th—12th April. 147 


on General Railway Traffic compared with the 


present Duty on Passenger Traffic. T uesday, 12th April, 1870. 
Mr. Stansfeld anveriiegly presented the said} ppayyrs, 
Return. 


ILE House, according to Order, proceeded to Broughty 
take into consideration the Amendments made Ferry Police 
by the Lords to the Broughty Ferry Police Com- Sonmssioners 

missioners Bill; and the same were twice read, 

Bridgwater Ordered, That the proper Officers of this House, | and agreed to. 

Election and the Shorthand Writer attending this House,| Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

(1865-) have leave to attend, and give Evidence before | Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
the Magistrate at Bow Street, and afterwards at| agreed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
the Central Criminal Court, and there to produce | ships. 
such ay and 1 gr ge as rind Ni 
on the hearing and trial of a charge of perjur A Moti : “ae : 
committed by one William Heal before the Select | y:5, Bil te a pew orewr tina oution Bil 
Committee of this House on the Bridgwater Elec-| ty. Stan sfeld, by Her Majesty’s Commend, ma 
tion Petition 1866, which proceedings have been quainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
directed by Her Majesty’s Attorney General. been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives 

Her Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s interest is 

Bridgwater Orderéd, That a printed Copy of the Bridgwater concerned, that the House may do therein as they 

ad Beverley and Beverley Disfranchisement Bill, and a Copy | shall think fit. b ah &amp;: 

— of the Order for reading the Bill a second time, be| Then the Bill was read the third time. 

mm served upon the Returning Officers for the| Resolved, That the Bill do pass. ' 
Boroughs of Bridgwater and Beverley. Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table; and be prinied. 


ich Ordered, That a printed Copy of the Norwich F 
Voter Dis- Voters Coe ee Fe tame Bill. and a Copy of the The Gloucester and Berkeley Canal Bill was read Gloucester 
oo Order for reading the Bill a second time, be served | the third time. ; ee ed 
upon the Returning Officer for the City of Nor- Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the 
wich. . Title be, An Act to enable the Gloucester and 


Berkeley Canal Company to extend and improve 


; , their Works, to convert their existing Capital into 
Highway Acts Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Stock, and for other purposes. = 


(is2and = an Abstract of the Replies received in answer to ‘ 
104.) an inquiry made by the Secretary of State for the | 7, - — — = Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
No. 170. Home Department, as to whether the new system | “OTO® 22¢ Cesite their sence nena, 
introduced by the Highway Acts of 1862 and 1864 
had given satisfaction to the Ratepayers or not. The Midland Counties and South Wales Rail- yiaiana 
Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen accordingly presented | way Bill was read the third time. Counties and 
the said Paper. Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the Railway Bill 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the | Title be, An Act for authorising an Extension of the ‘ 
Table; and be printed. existing Railway of the Midland Counties and South 
Wales Railway Company to the Buckinghamshire 


; , ‘ Railway, and for reviving the Powers and extend- 
— Wedmeebuy the 35 a ——— z "~ “Gale ing the Time for purchase of Lands and Construc- 
i of Liquors on Sunday Bill was a esl Mint oe of Works authorised by a former Act of the 


charged. Company and for suspending Legal Proceedings 


Ordeved, That the Bill be read = cecond time against the Company, and for altering the Financial 


upon Wednesday the 29th day of June next. eo of the Company, and for other pur- 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Stamp Duty § The Order for reading a second time, this day, | Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
on Deeds Bill. the Stamp Duty on Deeds Bill was read, and dis- 


charged. ‘ . . 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time The House proceeded to take into consideration Herefordshire 


“gga ; } j- and Gl 
upon Wednesday the 27th day of this instant the Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal Navi pare al 


. gation Bill, as amended in the Committee; and x, vicati 

April. Amendments were made to the Bil = es 
u . The Custer Sor senliing » scerah-tien, ie-tep, Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
hekuswied the Married Women’s Acknowledgments Bill was ? . . 
ments Bill read, and discharged. The House proceeded to take into consideration Reading Gas 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time | the Reading Gas Bill, as amended in the Com Bill 
upon Tuesday the 17th day of May next. mittee. ; earls 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 

County of The House was moved, That the Report from . ‘ 

0 Bill. the Select Committee on Standing Orders in re-| The Bedford and Northampton Railway Bill was Bedford and 
spect of the County of London Bill, might be read ; | read a second time; and committed. ——— 
and the same being read ; (Lords } 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time|  T)oDydiin Trunk Connecting Railway Bill 
P § tvallway Dill Was Dublin Trunk 
upon Wednesday the 18th day of May next. read a second time; and committed. Connecting 
ailway 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before Two of the 


itish and M i oe 
clock on Tuesday morning, adjourned till The North British an ercantile Insurance North British 


Company Bill was read a second time; and com- and Mercantile 


thisday. mitted. taoereaee 
Bill [Lords.] 
The Shoreham and District Water Bill was read Shoreham and 
a second time ; and committed. District Water 


Vou. 125, v2 Ordered, Bill [Lorde] 











148 12th 


Ordered, That Standing Order 127 be sus- 
pended, and that the time for depositing Petitions 
against Private Bills (which would otherwise ex- 
pire during any adjournment of the House) be 
extended to Monday the 25th day of this instant 


Private Bills. 


April. 
Metropolitan § A Motion being made, That this House will, 
aes a upon Monday the 25th day of April next, resolve 


Railway itself into a Committee to consider of authorising 

[Cancellation the Cancelling of the Bond which, under the 

of Bond.) —fifty-third Section of “ The Metropolitan and Saint 
John’s Wood Railway (Extension to Hampstead) 
Act, 1865,” has been given by the Metropolitan 
Saint John’s Wood Railway Company to the Lords 
Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury, for 
securing the Completion of the Railway autho- 
rised by the said Act ; 

Mr. Stansfeld, by Her Majesty’s Command, 
acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the subject-matter of this Motion, 
recommends it to the consideration of the House. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
the 25th day of April next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


Great Western 


; A Petition of the Great Western Railway Com- 
Railway Bill. 


pany, praying that provision may be made in the 
Great Western Railway Bill towards applying the 
Bye-laws of the Company to the several Railways 
under their control, was presented, and read; and 
referred to the Examiners of Petitions for Private 


Bills. 
Public Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
Petitions. read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 
Vide Fifteenth 
Report. : 
Suffragan Ordered, That the Return relative to Suffragan 
Bishops. Bishops, which was presented upon the 11th day 
No. 46. of this instant April, be printed. 
Savings Ordered, That the Return showing Amount of 
Banks. Money paid in by Savings Banks to Commis- 
No. 17}. sioners for Reduction of National Debt in each 
year ending 2nd November, since 20th November 
1844, &amp;c., which was presented upon the 11th day 
of this instant April, be printed. 
Savings Ordered, That the Return relative to Savings 
ann. Banks (Investments), which was presented upon 
*) the 11th day of this instant April, be printed. 
No. 172. 
East India Ordered, That the Return relative to East India 
Officers.) owe Officers), which was presented upon the 
No. 173. 11th day of this instant April, be printed. 
Aldershot Ordered, That the Return relative to Aldershot 
Sewage. Sewage, which was presented upon the 11th day 
No. 174. of this instant April, be printed. 


China (No. 8) Ordered, That the Paper relative to China, 
(1870.) which was presented upon the 11th day of this 
No. 175. instant April, be printed. 


Militia 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, pursuant to 
Reserve. 


the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of 
Regulations for the Discipline and Payment of 
the Militia Reserve. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of First Report of the 
Commissioners appointed in 1868 to inquire into 


Rivers Pollu- 
tion. 


the best means of preventing the Pollution of | 


Rivers (Mersey and Ribble Basins), Vol. I1., Evi- 
dence. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 17th 


Roman 
Catholic 
Lotteries, 











April. 1870, 


day of March last, for Returns relative to Roman 
Catholic Lotteries. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Poor Law, 
Copies of Report of J. J. Henley, Esquire, Poor No. 176, 
Law Inspector to the Poor Law Board, on the 
boarding out of Pauper Children in Scotland :—— 

And, of Reports of Poor Law Inspectors to the 
Poor Law Board on the boarding out of Pauper 
Children in certain Unions in England. 

Mr. Peel accordingly presented the said Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Mr. Trevelyan presented, by Her Majesty’s Greenwich 
Command,—Lstimate for Greenwich Hospital and ee and 
School, for the year 1870-71. _ 

Ordered, That the said Estimate be referred to No. 17, 
the Committee of Supply ; and be printed. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Brighton tn. 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, tercepting and 
That in the case of the Petition for additional pro- Ou'fall Sewers 
vision in the Brighton Intercepting and Outfall 
Sewers Bill, the Standing Orders have been com- 
plied with. 

Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Com- 
mittee on the Bill, that they have Power to make 
provision therein pursuant to the prayer of the 
said Petition. 


Ordered, That the Shorthand Writer’s Notes of Longford 
the Judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Fitz Election. 
Gerald, and of the Report of the Minutes of the 
Evidence taken at the Trial of the Longford 
Election Petition, be laid before this House. 


The following Paper was laid upon the Table Longford 
by the Clerk of the House,—Copy of the Short- Election. 
hand Writer’s Notes of the Judgment and the No. 178. 
Minutes of the Evidence taken at the Trial of the 
Longford Election Petition, ordered upon the 12th 
day of thisinstant April to be laid before this House. 

Ordered, That the said Paper be printed. 


Resolved, That this House will, at the rising of Adjournment, 
the House this day, adjourn till Monday the 25th 
day of this instant April. 


Ordered, hat the Report of the Resolutions of Notices 
the Committee of Ways and Means do take pre- Motions. 
cedence of the Notices of Motions. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of ways and 
Ways and Means, several Resolutions; which Means. 
were read, as follow: 

1. That, towards raising the Supply granted to Customs. 
Her Majesty, on and after the under-mentioned 
Dates, in leu of the Duties of Customs now 
charged on the Articles under-mentioned, the fol- 
lowing Duties of Customs shall be charged thereon, 
on importation into Great Britain or Ireland, viz.: 

On and after the Second day of May, One thou- 
sand eight hundred and seventy, 


Sugar, viz. : £. 8. d. 
Candy, Brown or White, Refined Sugar, or 
Sugar rendered by any process equal in 
quality thereto, and manufactures of Re- 

fined Sugar - - -  -theecwt. - 6 - 


On and after the Thirteenth day of April, One 
thousand eight hundred and seventy,— 


Sugar not equal to Refined :— £. 8. d. 
F irstClas - - = - thecwt. - 5 8 
Second Class - - - © ” me -e 
Third Class - - - - - 49 
Fourth Class, including Cane 

Juice - ° - @ - =» 4 @ 








33 VicTorRIA. 


£. 8. d. 
Molasses - - - - = theewt. - 1 9 
Almonds, pasteof - - = : - 48 
Cherries, dried - « - ~ ‘i ~ &amp;&amp; 
Comfits, dry - - - - a =~ ¢:8 
Confectionery, not otherwise enu- 
merated - - - - - aa a, no 
Ginger, preserved - - - - 48 
Marmalade - - - - - « $29 


Succades, including all Fruits and 
Vegetables preserved in Sugar, 
not otherwise enumerated - - - 4 8 


And that the said Duties shall be paid on the 


weights ascertained at landing. 


2. That, on and after the under-mentioned Dates, 
in lieu of the Drawbacks now allowed thereon, the 
following Drawbacks shall be paid and allowed on 
the under-mentioned descriptions of Sugar refined 
in Great Britain or Ireland on the exportation 
thereof to Foreign Parts, or on removal to the 
Isle of Man for consumption there, or on deposit 
in any approved warehouse, upon such terms and 
subject to such regulations as the Commissioners 
of Customs may direct for delivery from such 
warehouse as ship’s stores only, or for the pur- 
pose of sweetening British Spirits in Bond (that is 
to say): 


On and after the Second day of May, One thou- 
sand eight hundred and seventy,— 
£. 8. d. 
Upon Refined Sugar in Loaf complete and 
whole, or Lumps duly refined, having been 
perfectly clarified and thoroughly dried in 
the stove, and being of an uniform white- 
ness throughout; and upon such Sugar 
sounded, crushed, or broken in a ware- 
ouse approved by the Commissioners of 
Customs, such Sugar having been there 
first inspected by the Officers of Customs 
in Lumps or Loaves as if for immediate 
shipment, and then packed for exportation 
in the presence of such Officers, and at 
the expense of the exporter; and upon 
Candy - - - - for everyewt. - 6 - 
Upon Refined Sugar unstoved, pounded, 
crushed, or broken, and not in any way 
inferior to the Export Standard Sample 
No. 2, approved by the Lords of the Trea- 
sury, and which shall not contain more 
than five per centum of moisture over and 
above what the same would contain if tho- 
roughly driedin the stove - foreverycwt. —- 


Andon and after the Thirteenth day of April, One 
thousand eight hundred and seventy,— 


5 9 


£. 8. d. 
Upon Sugar refined by the centrifugal or by 
any other process, and not in any way 
inferior to the Export Standard Sample 
No. 1, approved by the Lords of the Trea- 

sury - - - - foreveryewt. - 6 - 
Upon other Refined Sugar unstoved, being 
astards or pieces, ground, powdered, or 

crushed : 





Not in any way inferior to the Ex- 
port Standard Sample No. 3, 
approved by the Lords of the 
Treasury - foreverycwt. - 5 8 
Not in any way inferior tothe Ex- 
port Standard Sample No. 4, 
approved by the Lords of the 
Treasury - foreverycwt. - 5 3 
Not in any way inferior to the Ex- 
port Standard Sample No. 5, 
approved by the Lords of the 
Treasury - foreveryewt. - 4 9 
——— Inferior to the above last-men- 
tioned Standard Sample 
for every cwt. - 4 = 








3. That, in lieu of the Duties of Excise now 
chargeable on Sugars made in the United King- 
dom, the following duties of Excise shall be charged 
thereon (that is to say) : 


On and after the Second day of May 1870: 


£. &amp; de 
Candy, Brown or White, refined Sugar, or 
Sugar rendered by any process equal in 
quality thereto, and manufactures of Re- 
fmed Sugar - - - - thecwt - 6 = 


VoL. 125, 


12th April. 








149 
On and after the Thirteenth day of April 1870: 


” 


—_— not equal to Refined : £. 8s. d. 
‘irst Class - - - - theewt. - 5 8 
Second Class - : - ? ” - 5 3 
Third Clas - - - - ” ~ 4&amp;4 8 
Fourth Class - - - - - 4- 
oa - wri @ 


Molasses - " ” 

4. That, on and after the thirteenth day of April 
1870, in lieu of the Duties of Excise now charge- 
able upon Sugar used in Brewing, there shall be 
charged and paid upon every Hundredweight, and 
in proportion for any fractional part of a Hundred- 
weight, of all Sugars which shall be used by any 
Brewer of Beer for Sale in the brewing or making 
of Beer, the Excise Duty of Seven Shillings and 
Sixpence. 


5. That, towards raising the Supply granted to Tea. 


Her Majesty, the Duties of Customs now charged 
on Tea shall continue to be levied and charged on 
and after the First day of August, One thousand 
Eight hundred and seventy, until the First day 
of August, One thousand Eight hundred and 
seventy-one, on importation into Great Britain or 
Ireland (that is to say): 


d, 
Tea - - - + - -= thelb = 6 


6. That, towards raising the Supply granted to Property Tax. 


Her Majesty, there shall be charged, collected, 
and paid tor One year, commencing on the Sixth 
day of April, One thousand eight hundred and 
seventy, for and in respect of all Property, Profits, 
and Gains mentioned or described as chargeable 
in the Act passed in the sixteenth and seventeenth 
years of Her Majesty’s reign, chapter thirty-four, 
for granting to Her Majesty Duties on Profits 
arising from Property, Professions, Trades, and 
Offices the following Rates and Duties (that is 
to say): 

For every Twenty shillings of the annual value or 
amount ofall such Property, Profits, and Gains (except 
those chargeable under Schedule (B) of the said Act), 
the Rate or Duty of Four pence. 

And for and in respect of the occupation of Lands, Tene- 
ments, Hereditaments, and Heritages chargeable under 
Schedule (B) of the said Act, for every Twenty 
shillings of the annual value thereof, 

In England, the Rate or Duty of Two pence, and 

In Scotland and Ireland respectively, the Rate or 

Duty of One penny halfpenny. 

Subject to the provisions contained in section 
three of the Act of twenty sixth Victoria, chapter 
twenty-two, for the exemption of Persons whose 
whole Income from every source is under One 
hundred Pounds a-year, and relief of those whose 
Income is under Two hundred Pounds a-year. 


7. That, towards raising the Supply granted to Licenses. 


Her Majesty, there shall be granted and paid on 
and after the Sixth day of April 1870, upon a 
License to be taken ont annually by every person 
who shall use or carry a Firearm of any descrip- 
tion, or an Air Gun or any other kind of Gun, 
from which any shot, bullet or other missile can 
be discharged, the sum of One pound; and that 
on the Sixth day of April 1870 the Excise Duty 
on Licenses in Great Britain, and Certificates in 
Treland, to take or kill game, imposed by the Act 
of the twenty-third and twenty-fourth years of 
the reign of Her Majesty, chapter ninety, shall 
cease to be payable. 

8. That, the following Duties of Excise shall 
cease to be payable on the several days hereinafter 
mentioned (that is to say): 

On the First day of October 1870: 

Upon Licenses to Hawkers, Pedlars, and Petty Chapmen 
and other Trading Persons who shall travel and trade on 
foot in Great Britain without any Horse or other Beast 
bearing or drawing burthen, and who shall carry their 
goods, wares, or merchandise to, and sell or expose for 
sale the sameat other Men’s Houses only, and not in or 
at any House, Shop, Room, Booth, Stall, or other place 
whatever belonging to or hired or occupied or used by 
them for that purpose in any town to which they may 

ravel. 

U bers Licenses +o Persons exercising the trade or calling of 

U3 a Hawker, 












































































Policies of 
Josurance. 


Stamp Duties. 


Railways. 


Inland 
Revenue. 


10, and inserting the words “such other Stamp 


a Hawker, Pedlar, Petty Chapman, or other Trading 
Person going from place to place in Jreland, carrying 
to sell, or exposing to sale any goods, wares, or mer- 
chandise, and travelling on foot, with or without a 
servant or other person employed in carrying goods of 
any such Hawker, Pedlar, or Petty Chapman, but 
without a Horse or other Beast of burthen. 
On the Sixth day of July 1870, upon the follow- 
ing Licenses, viz: 
To Makers of Paper, Pasteboard, and Scaleboard. 
To Makers of Soap for sale. 
To Makers of Stills in Scotland and Jreland. 
To Dealers in Plate, so far only as relatesto the sale of 
Watch Cases by the maker thereof. 
On the Second day of September 1870 :— 


Upon Licenses to sell Playing Cards to Persons not being 
the Makers thereof. 


9. That, on the Ist day of July 1870, the Stamp 
Duties payable for Policies of Insurance under the 
tenth section of the Act passed in the twenty- 
eighth and twenty-ninth years of Her Majesty’s 
reign, chapter ninety-six, shall cease and deter- 
mine; and in lieu thereof, on and after the Ist 
day of July 1870, there shall be charged and paid 
upon and for every such Policy as aforesaid a 
Stamp Duty of One penny. 

10. That, on the lst day of January 1871, all 
the Stamp Duties payable in Great Britain and 
Ireland respectively under or by virtue of the 
Acts specified in thé First Schedule hereto annexed, 
except the duties on Licenses to Bankers, and the 
Duties contained in the third part of the Schedule 
to 55th Geo, 3rd, cap. 184, shall cease and deter- 
mine; and on and after the Ist day of January 
3871, there shall be charged and paid for the use 
of Her Majesty, Her Heirs and Successors, upon 
and for the severul Instruments specified in the 
Second Schedule hereto annexed, the several Stamp 
Duties in the said Second Schedule specified :— 

First Schedule. 
55 Geo. 3, cap. 184. 
&amp; 6 Vict. cap. 79. 
&amp; 6 Vict. cap, 82. 
&amp; 7 Vict. cap. 72. 
8 &amp; 9 Vict. cap. 76. 
13 &amp; 14 Vict. cap. 97. 
16 &amp; 17 Vict. cap. 59. 
16 &amp; 17 Vict. cap. 63. 
17 &amp; 18 Vict. cap. 83. 
18 &amp; 19 Vict. cap. 78. 
21 &amp; 22 Viet. cap. 20. 
21 &amp; 22 Vict. cap. 24. 
23 &amp; 24 Vict. cap. 15. 
23 &amp; 24 Vict. cap. 111. 
24 &amp; 25 Vict. cap. 21. 
24 &amp; 25 Vict. cap. 91. 
25 &amp; 26 Vict. cap. 22. 
27 &amp; 28 Vict. cap. 18. 
27 &amp; 28 Vict. cap. 56. 
28 &amp; 29 Vict. cap. 96. 
30 &amp; 31 Vict. cap. 90. 
31 &amp; 32 Vict. cap. 124. 


Second Schedule. 

Note.—The Second Schedule is the Draft Stamp Con- 
solidation Bill. 

11. That, towards raising the Supply granted 
to Her Majesty, there shall be pone and paid, 
on and after the first day of April 1870, upon all 
sums received in respect of Traffic of every descrip- 
tion upon any Railway in Great Britain, a Duty 
of Excise at and after the rate of One pound for 
every One hundred pounds; and the Duty payable 
in respect of the Fares received or charged for the 
conveyance of Passengers upon any Railway in 
Great Britain, on and after the first day of April 
1870, shall cease to be payable. 

12. That it is expedient to amend the Laws 
relating to the Inland Revenue. 

The first Nine Resolutions, being read a second 
time, were agreed to. 

The Tenth Resolution, being read a second time, 
was amended, by leaving out, in line 3, the word 
“ First ;” by leaving out from the word “ Suc- 
* cessors,” in line 7 to the word “ Schedule,” in line 


5 
5 


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12th—25th April. 








1870. 


*‘ Duties as may be specified in any Act of the pre- 
‘sent Session relating to Stamp Duties,” instead 
thereof; and by leaving out from the word 
‘*¢ Second,” in line 16, to the word “ Bill,” in line 
17, both inclusive. 

And the said Resolution, so amended, was agreed 
to, as followeth :— 

10. That, on the Ist day of January 1871, all 
the Stamp Duties payable in Great Britain and 
Ireland respectively under or by virtue of the 
Acts specified in the Schedule Lense annexed, 
except the Duties on Licenses to Bankers, and the 
Duties contained in the third part of the Schedule 
to 55th Geo. 3rd, cap, 184, shall cease and deter- 
mine; and on and after the Ist day of January 
1871, there shall be charged and paid for the use 
of Her Majesty, Her Heirs and Successors, such 
other Stamp Duties as may be specified in any 
Act of the present Session relating to Stamp 
Duties. 


Schedule. 
eo. 3, cap. 184. 
Vict. cap. 79. 
Vict. cap. 82. 
Vict. cap.72. 
Vict. cap. 76, 
14 Vict. cap. 97. 
17 Vict. cap. 59. 
17 Vict. cap. 63. 
18 Vict. cap. 83. 
19 Vict. cap. 78. 
21 &amp; 22 Vict. cap. 20. 
21 &amp; 22 Vict. cap, 24. 
23 &amp; 24 Vict. cap. 15. 
23 &amp; 24 Vict. cap. 111. 
24 &amp; 25 Vict. cap. 21. 
24 &amp; 25 Vict. cap. 91. 
25 &amp; 26 Vict. cap. 22. 
27 &amp; 28 Vict. cap. 18. 
27 &amp; 28 Vict. cap. 56. 
28 &amp; 29 Vict. cap. 96. 
30 &amp; 31 Vict. cap. 90. 
31 &amp; 32 Vict. cap. 124. 


DID SDAA AS 
&amp; &amp; &amp; ge 
etaa® 


&amp; 
&amp; 
&amp; 
&amp; 
&amp; 


Then the subsequent Resolutions, being read a 
second time, were agreed to. 

Ordered, That Bills be brought in upon the 
said Resolutions: And that Mr. Dodson, Mr. 
Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Mr. Stansfeld 
do prepare, and bring them in. 


Notice being taken, that Forty Members were 
not present:—The House was told by Mr. 
Speaker ; and Forty Members not being present, 
and it being then after Four of the clock :—The 
House was adjourned by Mr. Speaker, without a 
Question first put, till Monday the 25th day of 
this instant April. 








Monday, 25th April, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


. received from the. Right Honourable Mr. 
Justice Morris, one of the J udges selected, pur- 
suant to the Parliamentary Elections Act, 1868, 
for the trial of Election Petitions, a Certificate 
and Report relating to the Election 

For the Borough of Mallow. 

And the same were read, as follow :— 

In the matter of an Election Petition for the 
Borough of Mallow, between Major L. E. Knoz, 
Petitioner; and Henry Munster, Esquire, Re- 
spondent. 

I, Michael Morris, one of the Justices of the 
Court of Common Pleas in Jreland, and one of 
the Judges for the time being for the trial of Elec- 
tion Petitions in Jreland, having heard and deter- 
mined the said Petition, do certify and report such 
Determination as follows :— 

That Henry Munster, Esquire, was not dul 
elected to serve in Parliament for the said Boroug 








of Mallow. 
That 


N R. Speaker informed the House, that he had Controverted 


Elections. 


Mallow 
Election. 


Bris 


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33 Vicroria. 


That said Henry Munster was, by his agent 
Captain Spencer Stewart, guilty of corrupt treating 
at said Election. 

That it has not been proved that such corrupt 
treating was committed by or with the knowledge 
or consent of said Henry Munster. 

That Major Z. £. Knox was not duly elected, 
inasmuch as said L. E. Knox was not proved to 
have had a majority of legal votes. 

That said Major Z. £. Knox was not by himself 
or his agents guilty of any corrupt practices at 
said Election. 

That said last Election for the Borough of 
Mallow was a void Election. 

That four Electors of said Borough, viz., James 
Tuckey, Daniel Curran, Owen McCarthy, and 
Daniel Sheehan, were, shortly before and at the 
time of said Election, urgently soliciting money in 
consideration of their giving their votes; but it 
was not proved that they had received any. 

That thew not any reason to believe that cor- 
rupt practices have extensively prevailed at the 
last Election for the said Borough of Mallow. 

Given under my hand, this 2lst day of April 
1870. 

Michael Morris. 

To the Right Honourable The Speaker 

of the House of Commons. 

And the said Certificate and Report were or- 

dered to be entered in the Journals of this House. 


The Caledonian Railway (Additional Powers) 


Caledonian 

Balvey (Ad- Bill was read the third time. 

ae Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Powers) Bill. 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Reading Local Board of Health Bill was 


ing Tocal 
Bar read the third time. 


Board of 


Halth Bil. Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
Abbot's Wood . Lhe House proceeded to take into consideration 
(Dean Forest) the Abdbot’s Wood (Dean Forest) Enclosure Bill, as 
_— amended in the Committee. 

: Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
Callander and . Lhe House proceeded to take into consideration 
Oban Railway the Callander and Oban Railway Bill, as amended 
Bill [Lords.) in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
Becleshill ang | Lhe House proceeded to take into consideration 
— the Eccleshill and Bolton Gas Bill, as amended in 
the Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
Glasgow The House proceeded to take into consideration 
Houses of the G/asgow Houses of Refuge Bill, as amended in 
Refuge Bill. the Committee ; and an Amendment was made to 
the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
sab Corpo. The House proceeded to take into consideration 
as 


the Leeds Corporation Gas (Purchase, &amp;c.) Bill, 


ul *°) as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
Newport The House proceeded to take into consideration 
wr Ral the Newport Pagnell Railway Bill, as amended in 


the Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Wolvethamp- The House proceeded to take into consideration 
Mean Wal the Wolverhampton and Walsall Railway Bill, as 
amended in the Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
VoL. 125. 


95th April. 





151 


The Burnham Tidal Harbour Bill was read Burnham Tidal 
a second time ; and committed. Harbour Bill. 


The Caledonian and Glasgow and South Western Caledonian and 
Railway Companies Bill was read a second time ; pee Nae 
and committed. Railway i 
panies Bill. 

The Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Bill was read Edinburgh 
a second time; and committed. Royal Infirm. 

ary Bill 
| Lords.] 
The Halifax and Ovenden Junction Railway Halitax and 


Bill was read a second time; and committed. Ovenden 
Junction 


Railway Bill. 

The Imperial Continental Gas Association Bill Imperial Con- 
was read a second time; and committed. tinental Gas 

Association 
Bill [Lords.] 

The Milford Haven Dock and Railway Bill was Mitford Haven 

read a second time ; and committed. Dock and 
Railway Bill 
[ Lords.] 

The Newry and Greenore Railway Bill was read Newry and 

a second time; and committed. Greenore Rail- 
way Bill 
[Lords.] 

The Owens College Extension Bill was read owens Co 

a second time; and committed. Extension 
[Lords.] 

Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select Felony Bill, 
Committee on the Felony Bill; That they had No. 13, 
gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto, and had amended the Title, as fol- 
loweth : 

A Bill to abolish Forfeitures for Treason and 
Felony, and to otherwise amend the Law relating 
thereto. 

Ordered, That the Report be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Friday next. 


Bill 103. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 

Several Public Petitions were also presented, yige Votes 
and read; and referred to Select Committees. ond Fifteenth 

port. 

Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Greece, 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 
Capture and Murder, by Brigands, of British and 
Italian Subjects in Greece. 

Mr. Otway also presented,—Return to an Ad- Consular Juris- 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 29th day of ‘iction. 
March last, for a Return relative to Consular 
Jurisdiction. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated China (English 
the 6th day of this instant April, for a Return (No.9), 1870.) 
relative to China (English Missionaries). is 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Monsell presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Cape of Good 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence regarding the Hope. 
Establishment of Responsible Government at the No. 181. 
Cape of Good Hope, and the withdrawal of Troops 
from that Colony. 

Mr. Monseil also Lage wren Dire . - a Cotenten (Com 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 1st day of March (toutions 
last, for a ane relative to the Colonies (Con- os aa 
tributions to Relief Funds). eeacan 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated New Zealand. 
the 5th day of this instant April, for a Return re- No. 180. 
lative to New Zealand. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated Emigration. 
the 5th day of this instant April, for a Return re- No. 179. 
lative to Emi ration. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Majesty’s charity Com- 
Command,—Copy of Seventeenth Report of the mission. 
u4 Charity 






















































Poor Law 
(Scotland). 


Statutes. 


Metropolitan 
Cattle Market. 


Committals 
(Ireland. ) 


Customs. 


Procurator 
Fiscal ( Mid- 
lothian.) 


Brewers, &amp;c. 
Spirits. 


Harbour 
Loans, 


National 
Gallery. 


Fortifications. 


Chelsea and 
Kilmainbam 
Hospitals. 


Sunday Trading 


152 25th 


Charity Commissioners for England and Wales, 
with an Appendix, 1869. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Further 
Return to an Address to ie Majesty, dated 
the 10th day of March last, for a Return relative 
to Poor Law (Scotland). 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 11th day of this instant April, for Returns re- 
lative to Statutes. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant 
to the directions of several Acts of Parliament,— 
Abstract of Accounts of the Metropolitan Cattle 
Market, for the year ended 31st December 1869. 

Returns from the Clerks of the Crown and the 
Clerks of the Peace of the several Counties, &amp;c. 
in Ireland, of Persons committed to the different 
Gaols thereof for Trial in the year 1869. 
~ en, That the said Papers do lie upon the 

able. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Index to the Reports of the Com- 
missioners of Her Majesty’s Customs, on the 
Customs from 1857 to 1869. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented,—Return to an 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 22nd day 
of March last, for Returns relative to the Pro- 
curator Fiscal (Midlothian). 

Return to an Order, dated the 4th day of March 
last, for Returns relative to Brewers, &amp;c. 

Return to an Order, dated the 11th day of 
March last, for Returns relative to Spirits. 

Return to an Order, dated the 31st day of March 
last, for a Return relative to Harbour Loans. 

Return to an Order, dated the 7th day of this 
instant April, for Returns relative to the National 
Gallery. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the 
directions of an Act of Parliament,— Accounts of 
Expenditure under the several Fortification Acts, 
with Report of the Comptroller and &lt;Auditor- 
General thereon. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be suedniilie pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of any Instructions which have 
been issued to the Authorities of Chelsea and Kil- 
mainham Hospitals relative to the filling up of the 
Staff or the admission of Pensioners in those Insti- 
tutions. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 


Bill Lords.) Reading of the Sunday Trading Bill; 


Water Supply 
on Sunday 
(Metropolis) 
Bill. 


Birmingham 
Canal Naviga- 
tions Bill 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 6th day of July next. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Water Supply on Sunday 
(Metropolis) Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,-—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
in respect of non-compliance with the a 
Orders in the case of the Petition for additiona 
Provision in the Birmingham Canal Navigations 
Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 











April. 1870. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Ways and 


into the Committee of Ways and Means. 
(In the Committee.) 


1. Resolved, That, on and after the 1st day of Stamp Duties, 


October next, the Impressed Stamp on News- 
papers and other Periodical Publications shall be 
abolished. 


2. Resolved, That Newspapers to be circulated 
by Post within the United Kingdom shall be 
subject to a Postage of One Halfpenny each for 
each transmission, the Postage to be prepaid by 
Postage Stamps. 


3. Resolved, That the Postage on Inland Book 
Packets and on Inland Sample Packets shall be 
at the rate of One Halfpenny for every weight of 
Two Ounces. 


4. Resolved, That, towards raising the Supply 
granted to Her Majesty, there shall be charged 
and paid for and upon the several matters and 
things hereinafter mentioned the following Stamp 
Duties (that is to say): 


1. Where the consideration, or any part of the considera- 
tion, for a Conveyance on Sale consists of money payable 
periodically in perpetuity, or for any indefinite period 
not terminable with life, such Conveyance shall be 
charged in respect of such consideration with ad valorem 
Duty on the total amount which will or may, according 
to the terms of sale, be payable during the period of 
twenty years next after the day of the date of such 
Instrument ; 

2. Where the consideration, or any part of the considera- 
tion, for a Convevance on Sale consists of money payable 
periodically during any life or lives, such Conveyance 
shall be charged in respect of such consideration with 
ad valorem Duty on the amount which will or may, 
according to the terms of Sale, be payable during the 
period of twelve years next after the day of the date of 
such Instrument ; 

3. An Agreement for a Lease or Tack, or with respect to 
the letting of any lands, tenements, or heritable subjects 
for any term not exceeding thirty-five years, shall be 
charged with the same Duty as if it were an actual 
Lease or Tack made for the term and consideration 
mentioned in the Agreement ; 

4. Any Coupon or Warrant for Interest attached to and 
issued with any security entitling the holder thereof 
to receive any sum of Money amounting to £.2 or up- 
wards, shall be charged with the Duty of One Penny 
as a Receipt ; 

5. Where any Money, Stock, or Security is agreed or 
directed to be paid or raised or transferred forthe purposes 
of any settlement, the instrument containing such agree- 
ment or direction shall be charged with ad valorem 
Duty in respect of such Money, Stock, or Security, 
whether it is to be paid or raised or transferred in any 
a, or only in an event which may or may not 
rappen ; 

hen Money subject to the trusts of any Will or 
Settlement has been invested in the purchase of Real 
Kstate, and such Real Estate is, under the trusts of such 
Will or Settlement, to be resuld and in the meantime 
regarded as Money, any Instrument, whereby such Real 
Estate is settled or agreed to be settled, but which does 
not operate as an absolute election to take the same as 
Real Estate, shall be deemed a settlement of the Money 
so invested ; 

6. The Stamp Duty on the appointment or admission to 
Ecclesiastical Benefices in Scotland shall be charged as 
an appointment or admission to Ecclesiastical Benefices 
in England ; 

£. % d. 


7. The Stamp Duty on the admission, appoint- 
ment, or grant to or of any Office or Em- 
ployment where the annual salary, fees, or 
emoluments appertaining to such office or 
employment exceed £.300 shall be for every 
£. 100, and also for any fractional part of 
a ek. 2.4 el ae ee 

8. The Stamp Duty on the appointment of a 
New Trustee by any writing not being a Will 
or Deed shall be - - . 7 ~ sol «&amp; 

9. The Stamp Duty on an Appraisement or Va- 
luation, Award, or Decreet Arbitral, where the 
amount thereof exceeds £.10 shall be for 
every £. 10, and also for any fractional part of 
£.10 of such amount - - . - ce = 6 

10. The Stamp Duty on an Instrument of Ap- 
prenticeship where there is a premium or 
consideration shall be for every £.5, and also 
for any fractional part of £.5, of the amount 
or value of the premium or consideration -~ 5 ~ 

ll, Lhe 









































Naturalizati 
Wl (Lords, 


$3 VicTorIA. 





11. The Stamp Duty on a Bond, Covenant, or Instrument 
of any kind whatsoever ; 

(1.) Being the only cr principal or primary security 
for any annuity (except upon the original creation 
thereof by way of sale or security), or of any sum 
or sums of money at stated periods, not being interest 
for any principal sum secured by a duly stamped 
Instrument, nor rent reserved by a Lease or Tack : 

For the term of Life or any other in- 
definite period shall be, 

For every £.5, and also for any £. 8. d. 
fractional part of £.5, of the 
annuity or sum _ periodically 
payable - - - - - 2 6 

(2.) Being a collateral or auxiliary or additional or 
substituted security for any of the above-mentioned 

urposes where the principal or primary Instrument 
is duly stamped ; 
For every £.5, and also for any £. 8. d. 
fractional part of £.5, of the an- 
nuity or sum nny payable - - - 6 
12. Any Note, Memorandum, or writing for or relating 
to the sale or purchase of any Stock or marketable 
security of the value of £.5 or upwards shall be charge- 
= with the Stamp Duty of One Penny as a Contract 
ote: 
18, A Lease or Tack for a definite term not 
exceeding 35 years, or for an indefinite term 
granted in consideration of a sum of money 
by way of Fine, Premium, or Grassum paid 
for the same, aud of a yearly rent under £. 20, 
shall be charged with Stamp Duty in respect 
of the yearly rent, as well as in respect of the 
Fine, Premium, or Grassum :— 
Not exceeding £.5 perannum -~— - 
Exceeding £. 5 and not exceeding £. 10 
£.10 £.15 
£.20 
£.25 
£. 50 
£.75 
£.100 


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doe I 


£.15 
£.20 
£.25 
£.50 
£.75 
» £.100 
For every full sum of £.59, and also for 
any fractional part of £.50 thereof - 
14, The Stamp Duty ona Mortgage, Bond, 
Debenture, Covenant, Warrant of Attorney 
to confess and enter up Judgment, and on a 
Foreign Security of any kind, being a col- 
lateral, or auxiliary, or additional, or substi- 
tuted Security, or by way of further assurance 
for the above-mentioned purpose where the 
principal or primary Security is duly stamped, 
shall be— 

For every £.100, and also for any frac- 
tional part of £.100, of the amount 
secured ee ee 

5. The Stamp Duty upon a Re-conveyance, 
Release, Discharge, Surrender, Re-surrender, 
Warrant to Vacate, or Renunciation of any 
Mortgage, Bond, Debenture, Covenant, War- 
rant of Attorney, to confess and enter up 
Judgment and Foreign Security of any kind, 
or of the benefit thereof, or of the money 
secured thereby, shall be— 

For every £.100, and also for any frac- 
tional part of £.100 of the total amount 
or value of themoney at any time secured 

16. The Stamp Duty on any Notarial Instru- 
ment to be expeded and recorded in any Re- 
gister of Sasines shall be - - - - 5 

17. That is expedient to repeal the seventy-seventh section 
of the Act of the tenth year of King George the Fourth, 
chapter fifty, and to charge an Instrument relating to 
Property under the management of the Commissioners 
of Her Majesty’s Woods, Forests and Land Revenues 
with the same Duty as an Instrument of the same kind 
relating 10 the Property belonging to a Subject. 


Resolutions to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received To- 
morrow. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, That 
he was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, again resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee. 


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The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Naturalization Bill. 
VoL. 125. 


25th April. 
































































(In the Committee. ) 
Preamble postponed. 
CiausE, N° 1, agreed to. 
Ciause, N° 2 (Capacity of an Alien as to Pro- 
perty). 
Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 16, to leave 
out from the word “ Provided” to the end of the 
Clause. 

Question proposed, That the word “ Provided” 
stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, by leave, 
withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 25, 
after the word “ not” to insert the word “ pre- 
* judicially.” 

Question proposed, That the word “ prejudi- 
“cially” be there inserted: — Amendment, by 
leave, withdrawn. 

An Amendment made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Ciauses, N° 3 to N° 18, with Amendments to 
three of them, agreed to. 

Schedule agreed to. 

Preamble agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the War Office Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read the 
third time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
** this day six months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“ now” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


fMr. Glyn, 
Tellers for the Yeas, Captain Greville : \ 80. 
Tellers for the Noes,. 


(Mr. Joshua Fielden, 6 
\Mr. Mellor: , } . 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time; and verbal Amendments were made to the 
Bill. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 


the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


War Office 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being 
Reading of the Poor Relief (Metropolis) Bill ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, 
at the end of the Question, adding the words 
‘“‘ upon this day six months.” 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
word “ now” stand part of the Question :—The 
said proposed Amendment was, with leave of the 
House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time ; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for Thursday next. 


read, for the Second Poor Relief 
(Metropolis) 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Bertie Die 


Reading of the Bridgwater and Beverley Disfran- franchisement 
chisement Bill ; _ Bill. 


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154 


And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
“ this day three months.” 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
word “ now” stand part of the Question; 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 26th April, 1870: 


And the Question being put :—It was resolved 
in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time ; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Norwich Voters Disfranchisement 
Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a 
second time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, 
at the end of the Question, adding the words 
‘“‘ upon this day three months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
* now” stand part of the Question:—It was re- 
solved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time ; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for Monday next. 


Norwich Voters 
Disfranchise- 
ment Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Mines Regulation and 
Inspection Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered,*That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Thursday the 
26th day of May next. 


Mines Regula- 
tion and In- 
spection Bill. 


Bill 104, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Oyster and Mussel Fisheries Sup- 
plemental (No. 2) Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


Oyster and 
Mussel 
Fisheries 
Supplemental 
(No. 2) Bill. 


Annuity Tax The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
=— Reading of the Annuity Tax Abolition (Edinburgh 
ary and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill; 

) Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


Act (1860) 
Amendment ypon Thursday next. 


Bill. 
Metropolitan The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Buildings and Reading of the Metropolitan Buildings and Manage- 
weeement ment Bill ; 
j Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Wine and The Wine and Beerhouse Act (1869) Amend- 

rinee) he Act ment Bill was, according to Order, read a second 

= Bil, time; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for Tuesday the 10th day of May next. 


Attorneys’ and 
Solicitors’ Re- 
muneration 


The Order of the day mers aon for the Com- 


mittee on the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ Remunera- 


tion Bill ; 


25th—26th April. 


1870. 


_ Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 

| itself into the said Committee. 

| The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Metropolitan 

mittee on Metropolitan and Saint John’s Wood 4 Saint 
Railway [Cancellation of rome Fan's Weed 

|” Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve cellatn cy 
itself into the said Committee. Bond. ] 


Reading of the Game Laws (Scotland) Bill ; (Scotland) Bill 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


| The Order of the my 3 being read, for the Second Game Laws 
| 
| upon Thursday next. 


| 


| The House was moved, That the several Acts Universi 
relative to Religious Tests in Oxford, Cambridge, Tests. 
_and Durham, and in the Halls and Colleges of 
| those Universities, might be read, and the same 
| being read ; 

Resolved, That this House will, immediately, 
resolve itself into a Committee to consider the 
said Acts:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to 
move the House, That leave be given to bring in 
a Bill to alter the Law respecting Religious Tests 
in the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and 
Durham, and in the Halls and Colleges of those 
Universities respectively. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Dodson accordingly reported a Resolution ; 
which was read, as followeth: 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 
alter the Law respecting Religious "Tests in the 
Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, and Durham, 
and in the Halls and Colleges of ™ ll Universities 
~~ agate :—And he moved the House accord- 
ingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the 
Bill: And that Mr. Dodson, Mr. Solicitor Sein 
Mr. William Edward Forster, Mr. Grant Duff, 
and Mr, Bouverie do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Entail (Scot- 
to amend the Law of Entail in Scotland: And land.) 
that the Lord Advocate, Mr. Secretary Bruce, 
and Mr. Adam do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Criminal 
to amend the Procedure in the Court of Justiciary — (Beate 
and other Criminal Courts in Scotland: And that jand.) 
the Lord Advocate, Mr. Secretary Bruce, and 


Mr. Adam do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Army Enlist 
to shorten the Time of Active Service in the Army, ™™* 
and to amend in certain respects the Law of En- 
listment: And that Mr. Secretary Cardwell and 
Captain Vivian do prepare, and bring it in. 


Mr. Solicitor General presented a Bill to alter University 
the Law respecting Religious Tests in the Uni- 7 3” 
versities of Oxford, Cambridge, and Durham, and Bill 105. 
in the Halls and Colleges of those Universities 
a And the same was read the first time ; 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Monday 
the 16th day of May next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented a Bill to Army Enlist 
shorten the Time of Active Service in the Army, Bill. 
and to amend in certain respects the Law of En- Bill 106. 
listment: And the same was read the first time; 











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and ordered to be read a second time upon Thurs- 
day next; and to be printed. 


Criminal The Lord Advocate presented a Bill to amend 
Crate T cea the Procedure in the Court of Justiciary and 
eo) Bill other Criminal Courts in Scotland: And the same 


pill 107. Was read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time upon Monday the 23rd day of May 
next; and to be printed. 


prtsil (Scot- . Lhe Lord Advocate presented a Bill to amend 
nd) Bil. the Law of Entail in Scot/and: And the same 
Bill 108. was read the first time; and ordered to be read 
a second time upon Monday the 23rd day of May 

next ; and to be printed. : 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after One of the clock 
on Tuesday morning, adjourned till this 
day. 








Tuesday, 26th April, 1870. 
PRAYERS. : 
HE Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal 


Herefordshire nate . . * as 

and Gloucester- Navigation Bill was read the third time. 

shire Canal Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

— Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 

Reading Gas The Reading Gas Bill was read the third time. 

Bill. Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 

the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 

a The Worcester Railways Bill was read the third 


Railways Bill. time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the 
Title be, An Act to authorise the construction of 
Railways in the City of Worcester, and for other 
purposes. 


25th—226th—27th April. 


of this instant April, be printed. 





Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Sheficld Cor. Lhe Order, That the Sheffield Corporation Water 
peration Water Bill be committed, was read, and discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Sie Con Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence taken 
srvancy Bill before the Select Committee on the Thames Con- 


(1864.) servancy Bill, in Session 1864, be referred to the 
Select Committee on the Thames Navigation Bill. 

Public Several Public Petitions were iam and 

Petitions. read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

Vide Votes A Public Petition was also presented, and read; 


— and referred to a Select Committee. 


Navigation and Ordered, That the Return relative to Navigation 
— and Canal Companies, which was presented upon 
No. 194, the 31st day of March last, be printed. 
Foreign Cattle Ordered, That the Return relative to Foreign 
Trade. Cattle Trade, which was presented upon the 7th 
No. 185. day of this instant April, be printed. 
Consular Ordered, That the Return relative to Consular 
Jurisdiction, Jurisdiction, which was epee ne upon the 25th 
No. 186. day of this instant April, be printed. 
Brewers, &amp;c. Ordered, That the Return relative to Brewers, 
No. 187. &amp;c., which was presented upon the 25th day of 
this instant April, be printed. 
Spirits, Ordered, That the Return relative to Spirits, 
No. 188, which was presented _— the 25th day of this 
instant April, be printed. 
hong Ordered, That the Return relative to Harbour 
a Loans, which was presented upon the 25th day 


of this instant April, be printed. 
VoL. 125, 


155 


Ordered, That the Return relative tothe National National 


Gallery, which was presented upon the 25th day Gallery. 
No. 190. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to Forti- postigcations. 


fications, which was presented upon the 25thday No, 191. 
of this instant April, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Statutes, statutes. 
which was presented upon the 25th day of this No, 192. 
instant April, be printed. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the di- Navy (Saving 
rections of an Act of Parliament,—Statement of and Defi- 
the Savings and Deficiencies upon the Grants for “"!*-) 
Navy Services, in the year ended 3'st day of 
March 1869, showing all cases in which the 
Navy Department has obtained the sanction of 
the , aon to Expenditure not provided for in 
the Grants for that year, together with Copies of 
Representations made to the Treasury by the 
Board of Admiralty; also, the Balance Sheet, 
showing the Ledger Balances on the -30th Sep- 
tember 1869, the date on which the Annual Ac- 
count of Naval Receipt and Expenditure for the 
year 1868-9 was dont 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table—Report from Great Western 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Railway Bill. 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standin 
Orders in the case of the Petition for addition 
Provision in the Great Western Railway Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Ordered, That Mr. Akroyd have leave of absence Leave of 
for a month, on account of ill health. Absence. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Cemeteries 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased (England and 
to give directions, that there be laid before this ¥"**) 
House, a Return of the Parishes in England and 
Wales in which the Act for providing Cemeteries 
has been brought into operation. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 


| Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 


are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- North America 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the (Ne. 2, 1870). 
Visit of Her Majesty’s Ship “ Monarch” to the 
United States. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the Table. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being pro- Colonies. 
posed, That a Select Committee be appointed to in- 
quire into the political relations and modes of official 
inter-communication between the self-governing 
Colonies and this Country, and to report whether 
any or what modifications are desirable, with a 
view to the maintenance of a common nationality 
cemented by cordial good understanding ; 

And the Previous Question being proposed, That 
that Question be now put; . 

And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning; 


Wednesday, 27th April, 1870: 


And the Previous Question being put, That 
that Question be now put ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas,! Mr. Robert tes 67. 


(Mr. Eastwick : 
Tellers for the Noes,  Siseomnt “age : }n1o. 


So it passed in the Negative. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill settied Estates. 
to enable the Owners of Settled Estates in England 








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156 96th—27th April. 1870: 


and Jreland to charge such Estates, within certain 
limits, with the expense of building Mansions as 
Residences for themselves: And that Mr. Stapleton, 
Colonel Stepney, and Mr. Stacpoole do prepare, 
and bring it in. 


Railway Com- A Motion was made, and the Question being 
panies, proposed, That a Select Committee be appointed 

to inquire into the Law and the administration of 
the Law of Compensation for Accidents as applied 
to Railway Companies ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by adding at the end thereof the words 
“and also to inquire whether any and what pre- 
* cautions ought to be adopted by Railway Com- 
** panies with a view to prevent accidents.” 

And the Question being put, That those words 
be there added:—It was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then the Main Question, so amended, being put ; 

Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed 
to inquire into the Law and the administration of 
the Law of Compensation for Accidents as applied 
to Railway Companies; and also to inquire whe- 
ther any and what precautions ought to be adopted 
by Railway Companies with a view to prevent 
accidents. 


Passenger Con- (Ordered, That there be laid before this House, a 
Veyance to ~~ Copy of any Letters, to or from the Board of 


America. ° ° 
wie Trade, on the subject of the Conveyance of Pas- 
sengers from the United Kingdom to America by 
British and Foreign Steam Ships. 
Charities, &amp;c. Ordered, That leave be given to bring ina Bill 


Exemption. to relieve Charities and Elementary Schools from 
the payment of Local Rates: And that Mr. Muntz, 
Viscount Sandon, and Mr. Wheelhouse do prepare, 
and bring it in. 


Burials Bill. Ordered, That Sir John Simeon be discharged 
from further attendance on the Select Committee 
on the Burials Bill. 

Ordered, That Mr. Cogan be added to the Com- 
mittee. 


Canada Rail- Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
an) Act to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
: to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of any reg or Despatches 
from the Colonial Office to the Governor General 
of Canada containing the Opinion or Opinions of 
the Law Officers of the Crown respecting the In- 
vestment of Money raised under the authority of 

the Canada Railway Loan Act (1867). 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Bakehouses The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Bill. Reading of the Bakehouses Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 17th day of May next. 


Pablic Schools. The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 5th day of this instant April, That an 
humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, 
praying Her to be pleased to order that in the five 
Statutes for determining and establishing the con- 
stitution of the new Governing Bodies of Shrews- 
bury, Winchester, Harrow, Charterhouse, and Rugby 
Schools, the words requiring membership of the 
Church of England as a qualification in the case 
of persons elected or nominated members of the 
Governing Bodies may be omitted ; 


Ordered, 'That the Debate be further adjourned |. 


till Tuesday next. 


Berchent The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Bil o Reading of the Merchant Shipping Code Bill; 








Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 19th day of May next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Merchant 
Reading of the Merchant Shipping, &amp;c. Acts Shipping, &amp;, 
Repeal Bill; Pant Repeal 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 19th day of May next. 


The Order of the day being read for the Second Board of Trade 

Reading of the Board of Trade Bill; Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Thursday the 19th day of May next. 


Mr. Stansfeld reported from the Committee of Ways and 
Ways and Means, several Resolutions ; which were Mes. 
read, as follow: 

1. That, on and after the lst day of October Stamp Duties, 
next, the Impressed Stamp on Newspapers and 
other Periodical Publications shall be abolished. 

2. That Newspapers to be circulated by Post 
within the United Kingdom shall be subject toa 
Postage of One Halfpenny each for each transmis- 
sion, the Postage to be prepaid by Postage Stamps. 

3. That the Postage on Inland Book Packets 
and on Inland Sample Packets shall be at the rate 
of One Halfpenny for every weight of Two Ounces. 

4. That, towards — the Supply granted to 
Her Majesty, there shall be charged and paid for 
and upon the several matters and things herein- 
after mentioned the following Stamp Duties (that 
is to say): 

1, Where the consideration, or any part of the considera- 

tion, for a Conveyance on Sale consists of money payable 
periodically in perpetuity, or for any indefinite period 
not terminable with life, such Conveyance shall be 
charged in respect of such consideration with ad valorem 
Duty on the total amount which will or may, according 
to the terms of sale, be payable during the period of 
twenty years next after the day of the date of such 
Instrument ; 

. Where the consideration, or any part of the considera- 

tion, for a Conveyance on Sale consists of money payable 
periodically during any life or lives, such Conveyance 
shall be charged in respect of such consideration with 
ad valorem Duty on the amount which will or may, 
according to the terms of Sale, be payable during the 
period of twelve years next after the day of the date of 

such Instrument ; 

3. An Agreement for a Lease or Tack, or with respect to 
the letting of any lands, tenements, or heritable subjects 
for any term not exceeding thirty-five years, shall be 
charged with the same Duty as if it were an actual 
Lease or Tack made for the term and consideration 
mentioned in the Agreement ; 

4, Any Coupon or Warrant for Interest attached to and 
issued with any security entitling the holder thereof to 
receive any sum of Money amounting to £.2 or up- 
wards, shall be charged with the Duty of One Penny 
as a Receipt ; 

5. Where any Money, Stock, or Security is agreed or 
directed to be paid or raised or transferred for the 
purposes of any settlement, the instrument containing 
such agreement or direction shall be charged with 
ad valorem Duty in respect of such Money, Stock, or 
Security, whether it is to be paid or raised or transferred 
- any event, or only in an event which may or may not 
lappen ; 

Viren Money subject to the trusts of any Will or 

Settlement has been invested in the purchase of Real 

Estate, and such Real Estate is, under the trusts of such 

Will or Settlement, to be resold and in the meantime 

regarded as Money, any Instrument, whereby such 

Real Estate is settled or agreed to be settled, but which 

does not operate as an absolute election to take the same 

as Real Estate, shall be deemed a settlement of the 

Money so invested ; 

6. The Stamp Duty on the appointment or admission to 
Ecclesiastical Benefices in Scotland shall be charged as 
an appointment or admission to Ecclesiastical Benefices 
in England ; 

7. The Stamp Duty on the admission, appoint- £. s. d. 

ment, or grant to or of any Office or Em- 
ployment where the annual salary, fees, or 
emoluments appertaining to such office or 
employment exceed £. 300 shall be for every 
£.100, and also for any fractional part of 
£.100 A te ie ene 

. The Stamp Duty on the appointment of a 

New Trustee by any writing not being a Will 
or Deed shallbe -  - - ° . ° 


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9. The Stamp Duty on an Appraisement or 
Valuation, Award, or Decreet Arbitral, where 
the amount thereof exceeds £.10 shall be for 
every £.10, and also for any fractional part 
of £. 10 of such amount - - - ’ 

10. The Stamp Duty on an Instrument of Ap- 
prenticeship where there isa premium or con- 
sideration shall be for every £. 5, and also for 
any fractional part of £.5, of the amount or 
value of the premium or consideration - - 


11. The Stamp Duty on a Bond, Covenant, or In 


ment of any kind whatsover ; 


(1.) Being the only or principal or primary security 
for any Annuity (except upon the original creation 
thereof by way of sale or security) or of any sum 
or sums of money at stated periods, not being 
interest for any principal sum secured by a duly 
stamped Instrument, nor rent reserved by a Lease 


or Tack : 


For the term of Life or any other in- £. 8. d. 


definite period shall be, 

For every £.5, and aiso for any 
fractional part of £.5, of the 
annuity or sum periodically 
payable - - - 


(2.) Being a collateral or auxiliary or additional or 
substituted security for any of the above-mentioned 
urposes where the principal or primary Instrument 


is duly stamped ; 


For every £.5, and also for any frac- £. 8. d. 


tional part of £. 5, of the annuity or 
sum periodically payable - - 


12. Any Note, Memorandum, or writing for or relating to 
the sale or purchase of any Stock or marketable security 
of the value of £. 5 or upwards shall be chargeable with 
the Stamp Duty of One Penny as a Contract Note : 


13. A Lease or Tack for a definite term not 
exceeding 35 years, or for an indefinite term 
granted in consideration of a sum of money 
by way of Fine, Premium, or Grassum paid 
for the same, and of a yearly rent under £. 20, 
shall be charged with Stamp Duty in respect 
of the yearly rent, as well as in respect of the 
Fine, Premium, or Grassum :—- 

Not exceeding £.5 per annum - 


Exceeding £. 5 and not exceeding £.10 - 
. ve £15 - 
a an me Le « 
» £20 Fe £25 - 
» «£95 a. £.50 - 
~» a i £75 - 
» oo - £100 - 
» £.100 


For every full sum of £.50, and also for 

any fractional part of £.50 thereof - 

14, The Stamp Duty on a Mortgage, Bond, 

Debenture, Covenant, Warrant of Attorney 

to confess and enter up Judgment, and on a 

Foreign Security of any kind, being a col- 

lateral, or auxiliary, or additional, or substi- 

tuted Security, or by way of further assurance 

for the above-mentioned purpose where the 

principal or primary Security is duly stamped, 
shall be— 

For every £. 100, and also for any frac- 
tional part of £.100, of the amount 
secured - - - - - . 

15. The Stamp Duty upon a Re-conveyance, 
Release, Discharge, Surrender, Re-surrender, 
Warrant to Vacate, or Renunciation of any 
Mortgage, Bond, Debenture, Covenant, War- 
rant of Attorney, to confess and enter up 
Judgment and Foreign Security of any kind, 
or of the benefit thereof, or of the money 
secured thereby, shall be— 

For every £.100, and also for any frac- 
tional part of £.100 of the total amount 
or value of the money at any time secured 

16. The Stamp Duty on any Notarial Instru- 
ment to be expeded and recorded in any Re- 
gister of Sasines shall be - - ‘ 


17. That it is expedient to repeal the seventy-seventh se 
of the Act of the tenth year of King George the Fourth, 
chapter fifty, and to charge an Instrument relating to 
Property under the management of the Commissioners 
of Her Majesty’s Woods, Forests and Land Revenues 
with the same Duty as an Instrument of the same kind 
relating to the Property belonging to a Subject. 


The First Three Resolutions, being read a second 


time, were agreed to. 


The last Resolution, being read a second time, 
was amended, by leaving out from the word 
** Grassum,” in 1. 31, to the word “ The,” in 1. 43. 

And the said Resolution, so amended, was 


agreed to, as followeth :— 


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4. That, towards raising the Supply granted to 


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Her Majesty, there shall be charged and paid for 
and upon the several matters and things hereinafter 
mentioned the following Stamp Duties (that is to 
say): 

1. Where the consideration, or any part of the considera- 
tion, for a Conveyance on Sale consists of money payable 
periodically in perpetuity, or for any indefinite period 
not terminable with life, such Conveyance shall be 
charged in respect of such consideration with ad valorem 
Duty on the total amount which will or may, according 
to the terms of sale, be payable during the period of 
twenty years next after the day of the date of such 
Instrument ; 

2. Where the consideration, or any part of the considera- 
tion, for a Conveyance on Sale consists of money payable 
periodically during any life or lives, such Conveyance 
shall be charged in respect of such consideration with 
ad valorem Duty on the amount which will or may, 
according to the terms of Sale, be payable during the 
period of twelve years next after the day of the date of 
such Instrument ; 

3. An Agreement for a Lease or Tack, or with respect to 
the ietting of any lands, tenements, or heritable subjects 
for any term not exceeding thirty-five years, shall be 
charged with the same Duty as if it were an actual 
Lease or Tack made for the term and consideration 
mentioned in the Agreement ; 

4, Any Coupon or Warrant for interest attached to and 
issued with any security entitling the holder thereof to 
receive any sum of Money amounting to £.2. or up- 
wards, shall be charged with the Duty of One Penny as 
a Receipt ; 

5. Where any Money, Stock, or Security is agreed or 

directed to be paid or raised or transferred for the pur- 

poses of any settlement, the instrument containing such 
agreement or direction shall be charged with ad valorem 

Duty in respect of such Money, Stock, or Security, 

whether it is to be paid or raised or transferred in any 

event, or only in an event which may or may not ap 

When Money subject to the trusts of any Wiil or 
Settlement has been invested in the purchase of Real 
Estate, and such Real Estate is, under the trusts of such 
Will or Settlement, to be resold and in the meantime 
regarded as Money, any Instrument, whereby such 
Real Estate is settled or agreed to be settled, but which 
does not operate as an absolute election to take the 
same as Real Estate, shall be deemed a settlement of 
the Money so invested ; 

. The Stamp Duty on the appointment or admission to 
Ecclesiastical Benefices in Scotland shall be charged as 
an appointment or admission to Ecclesiastical Benefices 
in England ; 

7. The Stamp Duty on the admission, appoint- £. s. d. 
ment, or grant to or of any Office or Employ- 
ment where the annual salary, fees, or emolu- 
ments appertaining to such office or employ- 
ment exceed £.300 shall be for every £.100, 
and also for any fractional part of £. 100 - '-- 

. The Stamp Duty on the appointment of a 
New Trustee by any writing not being a Will 
or Deed shall be - - s= 2 #© + #10 = 
9. The Stamp Duty on an Appraisement or 

Valuation, Award, or Decreet Arbitral, where 

the amount thereof exceeds £.10 shall be for 

every £.10, and also for any fractional part 

of £.10 of such amount ai: - - = = 6 
10. The Stamp Duty on an Instrument of 

Apprenticeship where there is a premium or 

consideration shall be for every £.5, and 

also for any fractional part of £.5, of the 

amount or value of the premium or con- 

sideration - - - - - - -- 56 - 

11. The Stamp Duty on a Bond, Covenant, or Instrumen 

of any kind whatsoever ; 

(1.) Being the only or principal or primary security 
for any annuity (except upon the original creation 
thereof by way of sale or security), or of any sum 
or sums of money at stated periods, not being 
interest for any principal sum secured by a duly 
stamped Instrument, nor rent reserved by a Lease 
or Tack : 

For the term of Life or any other inde- 
finite period shall be, 
For every £.5, and also for any £. s. d. 
fractional part of £.5, of the 
annuity or sum_ periodically 
ayable - - - - - - 

(2.) Being a collateral or auxiliary or additional or 
substituted security for any of the above-mentioned 
purposes where the principal or primary Instrument 
is duly stamped ; 

For every £.5, and also for any &amp;. s. d. 
fractional part of £.5, of the an- 

nuity or sum periodically payable - - - 6 

12. Any Note, Memorandum, or writing for or relating to 

the sale or purchase of any Stock or marketable security 

of the value of £.5 or upwards shall be ch ble with 


for) 


~ 


oo) 











the Stamp Duty of one Penny as a Contract Note; 
x 13, A Lease 





Naturalization 
Bill [Lords.]} 


Oyster and 
Mussel 
Fisheries 
gem 
(No. 2) Bill. 


Attorneys’ and 
Solicitors’ 
Remuneration 
Bill. 


Metropolitan 
and Saint 
John’s Wood 
Railway [Can- 
cellation of 
Bond. ] 


Charities, &amp;c. 
Exemption 


Bill 109, 





158 


13. A Lease or Tack for a definite term not exceeding 
35 years, or for an indefinite term granted in consider- 
ation of a sum of money by way of Fine, Premium, 
or Grassum paid for the same, and of a yearly rent 
under £.20, shall be charged with Stamp Duty in 
respect of the yearly rent, as well as in respect of the 
Fine, Premium, or Grassum ; 

The Stamp Duty ona Mortgage, Bond, De- 
benture, Covenant, Warrant of Attorney to 
confess and enter up Judgment, and on a 
Foreign Security of any kind, beingacollateral, 
or auxiliary, or additional, or substituted 
Security, or by way of further assurance 
for the above-mentioned purpose where the 
principal or primary Security is duly stamped 
shall be— 

For every £.100, and also for any frac- 
tional part of £.100, of the amount 
secured - - - - - - 

The Stamp Duty upon a Re-conveyance, 
Release, Discharge, Surrender, Re-surrender, 
Warrant to Vacate, or Renunciation of any 


14, 


15. 


rant of Attorney, to confess and enter up 
Judgment and Foreign Security of any kind, 
or of the benefit thereof, or of the money 
secured thereby, shall be— 
For every £.100, and also for any frac- 
tional part of £. 100, of the total amount 
or value of the money at any time secured - ~ 6 
16. The Stamp Duty on any Notarial Instrument 
to be expeded and recorded in any Register 
of Sasines shall be - - . - - - 6 - 
17. That it is expedient to repeal the seventy-seventh 


section of the Act of the tenth year of King George the | 


Fourth, chapter fifty, and to charge an Instrument re- 
lating to Property under the management of the Commis- 
sioners of Her Majesty’s Woods, Forests, and Land 
Revenues with the same Duty as an Instrument of 
the same kind relating to the Property belonging to a 
Subject. 

Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Gen- 
tlemen appointed to prepare and bring in Bills 
ner to the Resolutions which, upon the 

welfth day of this instant April, were reported 
from the Committee of Ways and Means, and 
which were then agreed to, that they do make 
provision therein pursuant to the Resolutions now 
reported and agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking into 
consideration the Naturalisation Bill, as amended 
in the Committee ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion upon Thursday next. 


The Oyster and Mussel Fisheries Supplemental 
(No. 2) Bill was, according to Order, read a second 
time ; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ Remunera- 
tion Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on Metropolitan and Saint John’s 
Wood Railway [Cancellation of Bond]. 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That it is expedient to cancel the 
Bond entered into by the Metropolitan and Saint 
John’s Wood Railway Company, under the 53rd 
section of “The Metropolitan and Saint John's 
Wood Railway (Extension to Hampstead) Act, 
1865,” for securing the completion of the Railway 
authorised by the said Act. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Ayr- 
ton reported, That the Committee had come to 
a Resolution. 


Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 


Mr. Muntz presented a Bill to relieve Charities 
and Elementary Schools from the Payment of 
Local Rates: And the same was read the first 


26th—27th April. 








1870. 


time ; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Wednesday the 24th day of May next; and to be 
printed. 


Mr. Lowther reported from the Committee on p, 
Group G of Private Bills; That Mr. Marling, one (Groen ry 
of the Members of the said Committee, was not 


| present during the sitting of the Committee this day. 


Ordered, That Mr. Marling do attend the said 
Committee this day, at Twelve of the clock. 


Mr. Bonham-Carter reported from the Com- Committee of 


| mittee of Selection; That they had made certain Selection 


£. s. ad. alterations in the Groups of Private Bills already 


- - 86) directed him to make a Report thereof to the House. 


Mortgage, Bond, Debenture, Covenant, War- 


| 








| directions of an Act of Parliament, —Copy of 





(Fourth 
Report.) 


formed, had formed an additional Group, and had No. 81 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into a Elementary 
Committee, upon Thursday next, on the Elemen- Education Bil, 
tary Education Bill, was read, and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
the 16th day of May next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into a poor Retief 
Committee, upon Thursday next, on the Poor Relief (Metropolis) 
(Metropolis) Bill, was read, and discharged. =. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after One of the clock on 
Wednesday morning, adjourned till this day. 








Wednesday, 27th April, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


RDERED, That the Metropolitan District Metropolitan 
Railway Bill be read the third time To- District Rail- 
morrow. way Bill. 


Ordered, That Standing Order No. 192 be sus- Cawood Bridge 
pended in the case of the Cawood Bridge Bill ; Bill (Zorde] 
and that the Bill be read a second time upon 
Monday next. 


Mr. Stapleton presented a Bill to enable the Settled Estates 
Owners of Settled Estates in England and Ireland Bill. 
to charge such Estates, within certain limits, with Bill 110. 
the expense of building Mansions as Residences 
for themselves: And the same was read the first 
time; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Wednesday the 22nd day of June next; and to 
be printed. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Greece 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the (No. % 1870.) 
Capture and Murder, by Brigands, of British and 
Italian Subjects in Greece. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- East India 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 11th day of this (Despatch. 
instant April, for a Return relative to East India X* 50, 1966) 
(Despatch, No. 30, 1864). 
= ve That the said Return do lie upon the 

able. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, savings Banks 
dated the 17th day of February last, for a Return 
relative to Savings Banks. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the Colonial 


Governors’ 
Pensions. 


Treasury Minute, dated 28th March 1870, pro- 
viding that the Statement of Colonial Governors’ 
Pensions shall no longer be laid before Parliament. 
Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 

Table. 
Ordered, 





















































33 Victoria. 


army Ordered, That the Return relative to the Army 

Barracks and (Barracks and Fortifications), which was presented 

Psion) upon the Ist day of this instant April, be printed. 
No. 193. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to the Navy 


{Srvings and (Savings and Deficienvies), which was presented 

_ upon the 26th day of this instant April, be printed. 
No. 1 

Public Several Public Petitions were — and 

Petitions.  yead; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

Vide Sixteenth 


nl The Order, made upon the 11th day of this 

Science Classes instant April, for presenting to Her Majesty an 

(Birmingham-) hymble Address, that She would be graciously 
pleased to give directions, that there be laid before 
this House, Returns relative to Artizan Science 
Classes (Birmingham), was read, and discharged. 


Marriage with 
a Deceased 
Wife's Sister 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Marriage with a Deceased Wife’s 
Sister Bill ; 

Anda Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 


An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ it is inexpedient to alter the Law of 
“ Marriage, which has existed in this Country 
“from time immemorial, as to the degrees of 
“ kindred and affinity within which Marriages are 
“ permitted, until Parliament has considered the 
“ whole question whether degrees of affinity should 
“be put on a different footing from the corres- 
“ponding degrees of consanguinity,” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question ; 

he House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the (Mr. Thomas Chambers, 

Yeas, Mr. Morley : 
Tellers for the { Mr. Spencer Walpole, 
Noes, UMr. Monk: 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:— The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 
Preamble postponed. 


Crause, Ne 1 (Marriage between a man and 
his deceased wife’s sister not void or ——e 
Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 8, to leave 
out all the words from the word “ heretofore,” to 
the second word “ or,” in 1. 9, both inclusive. 
Question put, That the words proposed to be 
left out au part of the Clause ; 
The Committee divided. 
Tellers for thef Mr. Thomas Chambers, 77 
Yeas, {Mr Morley : oe 
Tellers for the (Mr. John Gilbert Talbot, \ 
Noes, Mr. Collins : J 
Amendments made. 
Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


Ciavuses, N° 2 and N° 3, agreed to. 


Preambie agreed to. 
Bill, as amended, to be reported. 


184, 


114. 


90. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 


reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 


Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration To-morrow. 


| Wages Arrest- 
Mat Abolition in 


ftana) 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
nto a Committee on the Wages Arrestment Abo- 
lition (Scotland) Bill. 

VoL. 125. 





27th April. 








159 


(In the Committee.) 
Preamble postponed. 


Ciause, N° 1 (Wages of artificers not to be 
liable to arrestment for debts contracted after 
passing of Act). 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, l. 13, to 
leave out the words “contracted subsequently to 
“ the passing of this Act,” in order to insert the 
words ‘‘on which decree has not been granted 
** prior to that date.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Cause, N° 2, amended, and agreed to. 

Cause, N° 3, disagreed to. 

Cause, N° 4, amended, and agreed to. 


A Clause (This Act shall in no way affect 
arrestments in virtue of decrees for alimentary 
allowances or payments, or for rates and taxes 
imposed by law; but every arrestment used after 
the first day of January, one thousand eight hun- 
dred and seventy-one, for such alimentary allow- 
ances or payments, or for rates and taxes imposed 
by law shall set forth the nature of the debt for 
which it has been used, otherwise the same shall 
not be effectual). 

Amendment proposed, in |. 2, after the word 
“for,” to insert the words “rents of houses of 
“ which the annual value shall not exceed four 
* pounds, or for.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
——put, and negatived. 

Clause agreed to, and added. 

Preamble agreed to. 

Title amended, and agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill, and amended the Title, as fol- 
loweth: 
A Bill to limit Wages Arrestment in Scotland. wages 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- Arrestment 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Wed- ‘Seca 
nesday the 25th day of May next. ‘ 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Medical Acts 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed Amendment 
upon the 30th day of March last, That the Medical 
Acts Amendment Bill be now read a second time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday next. 


The Mortgage Debenture Act (1865) Amend- Mortgage De- 
ment Bill was, according to Order, read a second Peoture Act 
time ; and committed to a Committee of the whole Gen ga. 
House, for Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Stamp Duty on 

Reading of the Stamp Duty on Deeds Bill; Deeds Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means; Means. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Com- Metropolitan 
mittee on ee” a8 and Saint John’s Wood = ~~ 
Railway [Cancellation of Bond], a Resolution ; jaiiway [Can- 
which was read, as followeth: cellation of 

x4 


That Bond.] 







































160 

That it is expedient to cancel the Bond entered 
into by the Metropolitan and Saint John’s Wood 
Railway Company, under the 53rd Section of “ The 
Metropolitan and Saint John’s Wood Railway (Ex- 
tension to Hampstead) Act, 1865,” for securing 
the Completion of the Railway authorised by the 
said Act. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 

Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Com- 
mittee on the Metropolitan and Saint John’s Wood 
Railway Bill, That they have Power to make pro- 
vision therein, pursuant to the said Resolution. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
for establishing District Registrars of the High 
Court of Admiralty in England: And that Mr. 
Graves, Viscount Sandon, and Mr. Rathbone do 
prepare, and bring it in. 
Annuity Tax The Order for reading a second time, To-morrow, 
( Edinbur the Annuity Tax Abolition (Edinburgh and Mont- 
urgh J 
and Montrose, Tose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill was read, 
&amp;e.) Act(1860) and discharged. 
oe Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
i upon Monday next. 


Admiralty — Mr. Graves presented a Bill for establishing 
District Regis- District Registrars of the High Court of Admiralty 
trans Bil in England: And the sam d the first 
Bill 111. 12 Pagland: And the same was read the firs 
* time; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Wednesday the lith day of May next; and to be 

printed. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 








Thursday, 28th April, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
Public i R. Charles Forster reported from the Select 
Petitions Committee on Public Petitions; That they 
—— hed ined the Petiti resented th 
Report.) nad examine e Petitions a led upon the 
llth, 12th, 25th, and 26th days of this instant 
April, and had directed him to make a Report 
thereof to the House. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Ordered, That the Committee on Group G of 
Private Bills have leave to sit this day till Five 
of the clock, during the sitting of the House. 


Private Bills 
(Group G.) 


Ryde Station | Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
Bill. one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Ryde Station Bill, a fresh 
meeting of the Proprietors of the Company has 
been called in the manner prescribed by Standing 

Order 71, and such meeting was duly convened, 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Dublin and Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
eee one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
Bill [ Lorde} That in the case of the Dubiin and Antrim Junc- 
tion Railway Bill, originating in the Lords, and 
referred on the First Reading thereof, the Stand- 
ing Orders not previously inquired into, and which 

are applicable thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Abbot's Wood A Motion being made, That the Abbot's Wood 
ta Forest) (Dean Forest) Enclosure Bill be now read the 
Unclosure . : 

Bill [ Lords.] third time ; ; 

Colonel French, by Her Majesty’s Command, 
acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives 
Her Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s interest is 
concerned, that the House may do therein as they 
shall think fit. 

Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 


do pass. 


Q7th—28th April. 





1870. 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with Amendments; to which 
this House doth desire the concurrence of their 
Lordships. 


The Callander and Oban Railway Bill was read Cattander ang 
the third time. Oban Railway 
Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendment, Bil! Lords) 
do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with an Amendment; to which 
this House doth desire the concurrence of their 
Lordships. 


The L£celeshill and Bolton Gas Bill was read Recteshitl ana 
the third time. Bolton Gas 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the 2 
Title be, An Act to incorporate the Eecleshill and 
Bolton Gas Company (Limited), and to make fur- 
ther provision for Lightin certain parts of the 
Townships of Eccleshill ak Bolton with Gas, and 
for other purposes. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Glasgow Houses of Refuge Bill was read Glasgow 
the third time. Houses of 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. Refuge Bil, 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Leeds Corporation Gas (Purchase, &amp;c.) Leeds Corpo 
Bill was read the third time. ~~. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the ge) Bill” 
Title be, An Act for the Transfer to the Mayor, 
Aldermen, and Burgesses of the Borough of Leeds 
of the Undertakings of the Leeds Gas Light Com- 
pany and the Leeds New Gas Company, and for 
other purposes. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Newport Pagnell Railway Bill was read Newport 
the third time. neon 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. es 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Wolverhampton and Walsall Railway Bill Wolverhamp- 
was read the third time. ton and 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


way Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third Metropoliten 


District Rail- 


Reading of the Metropolitan District Railway Bill; way Bill 


And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read the 
third time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, 
at the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
** this day six months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“ now” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for thej Mr. Sherriff, 1 900. 

Yeas, \Mr. Bernhard Samuelson :§ 

Tellers for the { Mr. Crawford, L479. 

Noes, LUMr. Alderman Lawrence : J 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 


Resolved, That the Bill do pass. Ordered, 





Walsall Raile 


eae) oe ee 

















Public 
Petitions. 
Vide Votes 
and Sixteenth 
Report. 
Dissenters’ 
Places of 
Worship. 


Prisons 
(England and 
Wales.) 


Thames Em- 
bankment. 





33 Vicroria. 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

A Public Petition was also presented, and read ; 
and referred to a Select Committee. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of the Total Number of Places of Meet- 
ing for Religious Worship in England and Wales 
certified to the Registrar General under the Act 
15 &amp; 16 Vic. c. 36, up to the lst day of January 
1869, and still on the Register; distinguishing 
the Total Number of Places so certified t each 
Religious Denomination (in continuation of Par- 
liamentary Paper, No. 156, of Session 1852-3). 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Returns of the several Prisons in England 
and Wales,in which the Treadwheel and Crank 
are used as Hard Labour of the First Class, under 
Section 19 of the Prisons Act, 1865, stating 
whether the Labour is ‘utilised for any purpose, 
and the Number of Hours of such Winetosmenn 
Daily ; and if there is any and what Reduction in 
the Number of such Hours consequent upon the 
Term of Sentence and the good Conduct of the 
Prisoners: And, of the several Prisons which 
have not complied with the Requirements of the 
Prisons Act, 1865, and the Average Number 
of Prisoners therein during the past Year. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 

a Copy of Plan of the Thames Embankment from 

Westminster Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge, showing 

the Line of the ancient Shore and Buildings, and 

the present Embankment and Roadway, and 

1. Coloured Blue. That. part of the Foreshore 

reclaimed from the River belonging to the 
Crown, but reserved to the Crown Lessees 
during the currency of their Leases ; 

2. Coloured Green. That part of the Foreshore 
belonging to the Crown, and as to which 
the Crown is under no engagement to devote 
it to the use of the Public as Places of 
Recreation or Ornamental Ground; 

. Coloured Purple. That part of the Foreshore 
belonging to the Crown which was surren- 
dered for the Embankment Roadway with- 
out any Compensation other than the 
Reclamation of the Land coloured Blue and 
Green ; 

. Edged Brown. That part of the Foreshore 
reclaimed from the River or taken for the 
Embankment Roadway in respect of which 
Compensation was made to the Conserva- 
tors of the River Thames, pursuant to the 
75th section of the “ The Thames Embank- 
ment Act, 1862 ;” 

5. Coloured Yellow. That part of the Foreshore 
vested in the Metropolitan Board of Works, 
and which under Section 26 of the Act 
25 &amp; 26 Vict. c. 93, they are under obliga- 
tion to devote to the use of the Public 
as Places of Recreation or Ornamental 
Ground; 

- Coloured Red. That part of the Foreshore 
lying in front of the present Southern 

oundary of the Inner and Middle Temple 
Garden, and which is to be devoted to the 
like Trusts as the present Land; 

7. Coloured Orange, That part of the Foreshore 
that belonged to the Duchy of Lancaster in 
front of the Duchy property : 

Vou. 125. 





(SN) 


as 


for) 


8th April. 





161 


——And, Return of the Areas of the respective 
Colours, &amp;c. mentioned above; and of 

A. The Total Cost to the Ratepayers of the 
Metropolis of the whole Embankment ; 

B. The Amount paid to the Conservators of the 
Thames for their Rights in the Foreshore 
edged Brown; 

C. The Amount paid to the Duchy of Lancas- 
ter for their Rights in the Foreshore 
coloured Orange. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented South 


to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of any Letters between the Science 
and Art Department and the Treasury, on the 
subject of the Estimate, Plans, and Models of the 
future Buildings at South Kensington, since the 
22nd day of October 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of any Correspondence or Docu- 
ments which will show the Cost of the Site upon 
which Chelsea Hospital is built; the Expense of 
the Building, as a as the Cost of various Pieces 
of Land which have since been bought and added 
to the Establishment; also the Sources from which 
the Money was obtained for the Payment of the 
above-mentioned purposes. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his Warrant yayo writ, 


to the Clerk of the Crown in Jreland, to make 
out a New Writ for the electing of a Knight of 
the Shire to serve in this present Parliament for 
the County of Mayo, in the room of George Henry 
Moore, Esquire, deceased. 


Sir John Ramsden reported from the Committee private Bills 
on Group K of Private Bills; That, for the con- (Group K.) 


venience of Parties, the Committee had adjourned 
to Tuesday next, at Twelve of the clock. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Sir John Ramsden reported the Colne Fishery co 
Bill, with Amendments. I. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


resented Chelsea 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Hospital. 


Mr. Monseil presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- cape of Good 
mand,—Copy of Further Correspondence regard- Hope. 
ing the Establishment of Responsible Government No. 181. 


at the Cape of Good Hope, and the Withdrawal 
of Troops from that Colony (in continuation of 
Papers presented to the House of Commons 
25 April 1870). 


Copy of Report on the present state of Her Colonial 


Majesty’s Colonial Possessions. 


Possessions, 


Mr. Monsell also presented, — Return to an wost tngia 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 29th day of Colonies, &amp;c. 


March last, for a Return relative to West India 


Colonies, &amp;c. (Ecclesiastical Funds), 


Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 


(Ecclesiastical 
Funds. ) 


No. 196, 


Table; and that the Papers relative to the Cape of 
Good Hope and West India Colonies, &amp;c. (Eccle- 


siastical Funds), be printed. 


Mr. William Edward Forster presented, pur- 
suant to the directions of an Act of Parliament,— 
Copy of Twelfth Report of the Medical Officers 
of the Privy Council on Public Health. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 

Y 


Mr. 


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162 28th April. 


Naval Savings Mr. Childers presented, pursuant to the direc- 


Banks. 


Marrjages, 
Births, and 
Deaths. 


Public Income 


tions of an Act of Parliament,—An Account of 
Deposits in Naval Savings Banks, and the pay- 
ments thereof and of Interest thereon; of all In- 
vestments under the Naval Savings Bank Act, 
1866; and, the application of the Interest or 
Dividends accruing in respect threof, and of the 
ene of any sale of any Stocks, Annuities or 

ecurities, during the financial year 1868-69. 

Ordered, That the said Account do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Majesty’s 
Command,—Table of the Number of Marriages, 
Births, and Deaths registered in England, in the 
year 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- 


— Expendi- tions of an Act of Parliament,—An Account of 


Trade and 
Navigation. 


No. 86. 


Ramsgate 
Harbour. 


Lotteries 
(Scotland). 


No. 198. 


Roman 
Catholic 
Lotteries. 


No. 198. 


Savings 
Banks. 


No. 197. 


Irish Land 
Bill. 


the Gross Public Income and Expenditure in the 
year ended the 3lst March 1870; together with 
the Balances in the Exchequer at the commence- 
ment and at the termination of the year, and the 
Amount of Funded and Unfunded Debt created 
or redeemed in the said year. 

Ordered, That the said Account do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her ae 
Command,—&lt;Accounts relating to Trade and Na- 
vigation, for the Month ended 31st March 1870, 
and Three Months ended 31st March 1870. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented, pursuant to 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,—State- 
ment of the Receipts and Payments made by the 
Board of Trade for the Royal Harbour of Rams- 
gate, for the year ending 31st December 1869, 
together with an Account of the Receipt and Issue 
of Stores; and also, Receipts and Payments on 
account of the Benefit Fund. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table; and that the first be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Lotteries 
( Scotland ), which was presented upon the 7th day 
of this instant April, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Roman 
Catholic Lotteries, which was presented upon the 
12th day of this instant April, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Savings 
Banks, which was nigra nen upon the 27th day of 
this instant April, be printed. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Jrish Land Bill. 


(In the Committee. ) 


CLausE, N° 3 (Compensation in absence of 
custom ). 

Amendment again proposed, at the end of the 
last Amendment, to add the words “ Provided 
* always, That nothing in this Act contained shall 
** exonerate a tenant under lease from the duty of 
% giving up peaceable possession of the demised 
* land at the end of the term, nor shall a landlord 
“* resuming possession at the termination of a lease 
“ be rman to be disturbing a tenant within the 
** meaning of this Act.” 

Question again proposed, That those words be 
there added ; 

Question put, and negatived. 

Another knsadaass proposed, at the end of the 
last Amendment, to add the words “ Provided that 
“ where the landlord has purchased from the tenant 
“ the Ulster tenant-right custom, or customs other 
* than the tenant-right custom to which his holding 
“ is subject, such holding shall thenceforth cease 








1870. 


* to be subject to compensation under this sec- 
tion.” 

Question, That those words be there added —— 
put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of the 
last Amendment, to add the words “nothing in 
* this Act shall prevent any landlord and tenant 
“ contracting together by lease on such terms as 
“ they may agree upon, provided the consent of 
*‘ the Court to such contract is first obtained.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, Ll. 39, 
after the word “rent,” to insert the words “or 
* otherwise.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted sa 2 ening by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 39, 
after the word “ rent,” to insert the words “ and 
“ taxes.” 

Question | mt That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 40, 
after the word “from,” to insert the words “or 
“ departure from the due course of husbandry or 
“ from.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
——put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 41, 
to leave out the words “ or implied.” 

Question, That the words “or implied” stand 
part of the Clause——put, and agreed to. 

Other Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 1, after 
the word “ Act,” to insert the word “ assigns.” 

Question, That the word “assigns” be there 
inserted——put, and negatived. 

Other Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 7, to 
leave out from the word “ with,” to the word 
*€ section,” in 1. 12, both inclusive. 

Question put, That the words “ with this quali- 
“ fication” stand part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 





Tellers for thes Mr. Glyn, } 284 
Yeas, UMr. Adam: F 
Tellers for the f Lord Arthur Hill Trevor, | 218 
Noes, Colonel Forde: " speeae 


Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 8, 
after the word “ land” to insert the words “ other 
“ than town parks on which the occupier does not 
* reside, and holdings in towns and villages.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted: Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 8, 
after the word “land” to insert the words “ which 
“has been under tillage for not less than five 
“ years immediately preceding.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
——put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment proposed, in 1. 9, after 
the words “ required for,” to insert the words “ and 
* employed in.” 

Question put, That those words be there in- 


serted ; 
The Committee divided. 
Tellers for the Yeas, {ir a. Read : } 210. 
Tellers for the Noes,{ my — y } 270. 


Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit 
again :—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 10, 
after the word “gardens,” to insert the words 
‘es or asturage.” 

Questions pemacens That those words be there 


inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 
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Soarr=a 


SB oOo 


Naturalization 


Bill [Lorde] 


Railways 
{Powers and 
Construction) 
Bill, 


Gas and Water 
Facilities Bill. 


Army Enlist. 
ment Bill, 


Conventual 


33 Vicroria. 


Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 10, to | 
| Question, in order to add the words “ Order for 


leave out the word “ half.” 


28th—29th April. 





163 


from the words “ That the” to the end of the 


Question proposed, That the word “ half” stand | “ the appointment of the said Committee be dis- 


part of the Clause: — Amendment, by leave, | 


withdrawn. 
Another Amendment made. 
To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 


Friday, 29th April, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had made Progress 
in the Bill; and that he was directed to move, That 
the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Naturalization Bill, as 
amended in the Committee. 

A Clause was offered to be added to the Bill 
Same of alien father subjects of Foreign 

tates): And the said Clause was brought up, and 
read the first time. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the said Clause be now read a 
second time :—It passed in the Negative. 

Another Clause was offered to be added to the 
Bill (Children of British subjects born in Foreign 
States): And the said Clause was brought up, and 
read the first time. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the said Clause be now read a 
second time :—It passed in the Negative. 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Bill, in p. 1, 1. 10, by leaving out the words “ real 
“ and.” 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“real and” stand part of the Bill:—It was re- 
solved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Railways( Powers and Construction) 
Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Gas and Water Facilities Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Army Enlistment Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Game Laws Amendment, &amp;c. 
Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Valuation of Lands and Assess- 
ments (Scotland) Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 12th day of May next. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 


a the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 


upon the 8th day of this instant April, was _ 
ed to be made to the Question, That the Select 
ommittee on Conventual and Monastic Institu- 
tions be nominated by the Committee of Selec- 
tion; and which Amendment was, to leave out 
VoL. 125. 


_the words proposed to be left out stan 


being put, That this 





** charged,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being again sam pane That 

part of the 

Question :—The House resumed the said adjourned 
Debate. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ Savor O° Heilly : 


} 128. 
Mr. Newdegate, 

Tellers for the N: oes, Wieneend (om » } 173, 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 

Hicee do now adjourn :—It 
passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part 
of the Question:—And a Debate arising there- 
upon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Game Laws 
oo 
nil, 


Reading of the Game Laws (Scotland) Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Marriage with 
take into consideration the Marriage with a De- Wie aes 
ceased Wife’s Sister Bill, as amended in the Com- gi), 


mittee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


relative to the Sale of Liquors, might be read 
and the same being read ; 

Resolved, That this House will, immediately, 
resolve itself into a Committee, to consider the 
said Acts:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to move 
the House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to enable Owners and Occupiers of Property in 
certain Districts to prevent the common Sale of 
Intoxicating Liquors within such Districts. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Stansfeld reported, That the Committee had come 
to a Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly reported a Resolu- 
tion; which was read, as followeah : 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 
enable Owners and Occupiers of Property in *cer- 
tain Districts to prevent the common Sale of In- 
toxicating Liquors within such Districts:—And 
he moved the House accordingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the 
Bill: And that Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Sir Thomas 
Bazley, Lord Claud Hamilton, Sir John Hanmer, 
Mr. Miller, Mr. Dalway, and Mr. Downing do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


ates of 


veyors of the Board of Trade, with the 
their 


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The House was moved, That the several Acts Permissive 
Prohibitory 


&gt; Liquors. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Shipwright 
a Return of the Names of the yy Sur- Surveyors. 





164 


their Appointments, their Ports or Districts, spe- 
cifying whether they are ~~ or Shipwrights ; 
whether employed in the Construction or Repair 
of Steam or other Vessels previously to their Ap- 
pointment as such Surveyors; whether they have 
served an Apprenticeship to an Engineer or Ship- 
wright; the Number of Vessels surveyed by each 
during the year 1869. 
Mallow Writ. Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
rant to the Clerk of the Crown in Jreland, to make 
out a new Writ for the electing of a Burgess to 
serve in this present Parliament for the Borough 
of Mallow, in the room of Henry Munster, Esquire, 
whose election has been determined to be void. 


Permissive 
Prohibitory 
Liquor Bill. 


Bill 112. 


Sir Wilfrid Lawson presented a Bill to enable 
Owners and Occupiers of Property in certain Dis- 
tricts to prevent the common Sale of Intoxicating 
Liquors within such Districts: And the same was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a se- 
cond time upon Wednesday the 13th day of July 
next; and to be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after Three of the 
clock on Friday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 








Friday, 29th April, 1870. 
PRAYERS. 


M® Henley reported from the Select Com- 
1 mittee on Standing Orders, several Resolu- 
tions; which were read, as follow: 


1, That, in the case of the Water Supply on 


Standing 
Orders. 


Water Supply 


¢ Metropelis) Sunday (Metropolis) Bill, the Standing Orders 

Bill. ought not to be dispensed with. 

Birmingham 2. That, in the case of the Birmingham Canal 

po nei Navigations Bill, Petition for additional Provision, 

| Lords.} the Standing Orders ought not to be dispensed 
with. 

Great Western 3. That, in the case of the Great Western 


Railway Bil. Railway Bill, Petition for additional Provision, 
the Standing Orders ought not to be dispensed 
with. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Controverted 
Elections. 


Mr. Speaker informed the House, That he had 
received from Mr. Baron Hughes, one of the Judges 
selected, pursuant to the Parliamentary Elections 
Act, 1868, for the trial of Election Petitions, a 
Certificate and Report relating to the Election 

For the Borough of Waterford. 


And the same were read, as follow :— 


Waterford Parliamentary Elections Act, 1868. 
Sioatien, In the matter of an Election Petition for the 
(No. 2.) Borough of Waterford, between Thomas Condon 


and Michael O’ Shea, Petitioners, and Ralph Os- 
borne, Respondent : 


I hereby certify to the Right Honourable the 
Speaker, that the Election Petition above men- 
tioned was tried before me at Waterford, on the 
21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 25th of April 1870, and that 
on the conclusion of the said trial I did, on the 
said 25th of April 1870, determine that the said 
Ralph Osborne was duly elected and returned to 
serve in Parliament as Member for the said Bo- 
rough. That no corrupt practice was proved to 
have been committed at the said Election by or 
with the knowledge of the said Ralph Osborne, or 
by or with the knowledge of his agents, or any 
of them; and that it did not appear upon the 
evidence, nor is there any reason to believe, that 
corrupt practices prevailed at the said Election, 


28th—29th April. 





1870. 


and I therefore dismissed the said Petition with 
costs. 
Given under my hand, this 26th day of April 
1870. 
Henry — Hughes, 

A Baron of the Exchequer in Jreland, 
and one of the Judges for the time 
being on the Rota for the Trial of 
Election Petitions in Jreland, pur- 
suant to the Parliamentary Elections 
Act, 1868. 

To the Right Honourable The Speaker, 
House of Commons. 
And the said Certificate and Report were or- 
dered to be entered in the Journals of this House. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on Buxton Gas 
the Buxton Gas Bill That they had examined Bill. 
the allegations contained in the Preentie of the 
Bill, and amended the same, so as to make it con- 
sistent with the Provisions of the Bill as submitted 
to and passed by the Committee; and had made 
provision in the Bill, pursuant to a Resolution of 
the House, it having been proved to the Com- 
mittee that notice of the intended application for 
the powers of Sale and Purchase of the Gasworks 
had been duly published in a local newspaper, and 
that copies of the Clauses proposed to be inserted 
in the Bill had been deposited in the Office of the 
Local Board of Buxton for two weeks from the 
date of the publication of the above mentioned 
notice in the newspaper; and had gone through 
the Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Brecon Gas Bill, with Brecon Gas 
Amendments. Bill [ Lords.) 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Chiltern Hills Spring Chiltern Hills 
Water Bill, with an Amendment. pun eerdad 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. ~ 


Mr. Dodson reported the Female Orphan Asylum Female 
Bill, without Amendment. Orphan 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. Aan 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on the Metropolitan 
Metropolitan and Saint John’s Wood Railway Bill; 974 3" ¥ 0a 
That they had examined the allegations contained Railway Bill. 
in the Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same 
by altering the recitals as to the capital and bor- 
rowing powers of the Company under their existing 
Acts, and to be authorised by the Bill to adapt the 
same to the altered capital Clauses of the Bill, and 
by omitting the recitals as to the expediency of 
constructing a new line of Railway to Kilburn, the 
Clauses relating thereto having been struck out of 
the Bill, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Stapenhill Bridge Bill, Stapenbill 
without Amendment. . ” Bridge Bill. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Thames Embankment Thames Em 
(North) Bill, Fev sear Ronen ceeieg (North) Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Mr. Lowther reported from the Committee on Greenock 
Group G of Privase. Bills ; That, in the case of the Harbour Bilh 
Greenock Harbour Bill, they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, 
but the same had not been proved to their satis- 
faction. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the ~~ 
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33 Vicroria. With 


pirminghan The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
snd Stafford- Reading of the Birmingham and Staffordshire 
ood el Tramways Bill; 
wy Orderd, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 
pirmingham ‘The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
greet Tram- Reading of the Birmingham Street Tramways 
ways Bill. Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 
Birmingham = The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Tamway® = Reading of the Birmingham Tramways Bill; 
Bill Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 
Glasgow The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
= Reading of the Glasgow Street Tramways Bill; 
— Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 
Glasgow The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Tamways Reading of the Glasgow Tramways Bill ; 
Bill Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 
Leeds Street The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
tamways Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 
ledsTram- | The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
wys Bil. Reading of the Leeds Tramways Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 
Literpool ‘The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Sect Tram- Reading of the Liverpool Street Tramways Bill ; 
mays Bill. Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 
Liverpool The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
eT Reading of the Liverpool Tramways Bill; 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


landon Street The Order of the day being read, for the Second 


we Reading of the London Street Tramways Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 
Manchester The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
ord Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 
ways trict Tramways (No. 1) Bill; 
(No. 1) Bill, Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 
ene The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
ani District Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 
Tamways trict Tramways (No. 2) Bill; 
(No, 2) Bill, Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 
mal The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
nysBil, Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 
stpolitan The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
oye os of the Metropolitan Street Tramways 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 
math London The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
iw” Reading of the North London Tramways Bill ; 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 
VoL. 125, 





April. 


The Order of the da 
Reading of the N orth 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


165 


being read, for the Second North Metro- 


Metropolitan Tramways politan Tram- 
ways Bill, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Pimlico, Peck- 
oar of the Pimlico, Peckham, and Greenwich pan a 

treet Tramways (Extensions, &amp;c.) Bill; mney Uf 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time pe 
upon Friday next. tensions, &amp;c.) 

Biil. 

The Order of the day being read, for the Second Plymouth, 
Reading of the Plymouth, Stonehouse, and Devon- pry natoee * 
port Street Tramways Bill; Seneas Tea 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ways Bill. 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Portsmouth 
Reading of the Portsmouth Street Tramways Bill ; a 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time Bil . 
upon Friday next. a 


Ordered, That the Resolution of the Standing Downpatrick. 

Orders Committee of the 25th day of March last, — one 
: ‘ ewcastle 

with respect to the Downpatrick, Dundrum, and Railway. 
Newcastle Railway Petition, together with the said 
Petition and the Bill annexed thereto, be referred 
back to the said Committee, and that they have 
Power to inquire whether there are any special 
circumstances which render it just and expedient 
that the Standing Orders should be dispensed with 
in respect of the said Petition. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on the Tramways 
Tramways Biil have Power to report the Minutes Bill. 
of the Evidence taken before them to the House. _ Bill 113. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre reported from the said Com- 
mittee ; That they had considered the said Bill, and 
taken Evidence thereon, which they had directed 
him to report to the House, and had gone through 
the Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Friday next. 


Several Public Petitions were 


wv and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the 


able. Petitions. 
Vide Seven- 
teenth Report. 
Ordered, That the Account relative to Naval ae Savings 
Savings Banks, which was presented upon the 28th 7 190 
day of this instant April, be printed. ate 


Ordered, That the Account relative to Public Public Income 
and Expendi- 


Income and Expenditure, which was presented j 119, 

upon the 28th day of this instant April, be printed. wy 990, 
Ramegate 
Harbour. 


No. 201.. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Ramsgate 
Harbour, which was presented upon the 28th day 
of this instant April, be printed. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma. Highways.. 
jesty’s Command,— Abstracts of the General State- 
ments of the Receipts and Expenditure on account 
of the Highways of the several Parishes, Town- 
ships, &amp;c., in England and Wales, for the year 
1868. 

An Abstract of the General Statements of the Turnpike 
Income and Expenditure of the several Turnpike T™**+- 
Trusts in England and Wales, from 1st January 
1868 to 3lst December 1868, inclusive, pursuant 
to the Act 3 &amp; 4 Will. 4, c. 80. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, pursuant to Army (Half- 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Return of P*Y Officers.) 
Officers who have been allowed to receive their 
Half-pay, from the lst April 1869 to the 31st 

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Sugar, &amp;c. 


Foreign 
Sugar. 


Diplomatic 
and Consular 
Services. 


Message from 
the Lords. 


Ne rt (Isle 
of Wiehts Gas 
Bill [Lords. | 


Blane Valley 
Railway Bill 
| Lords. ] 


Army (Colonel 
Boxer.) 


166 


March 1870, with Civil Situations, under the pro- 
visions of the Act 32 &amp; 33 Vic. c. 93. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, 
dated the 7th day of this instant April, for Returns 
relative to Sugar, &amp;c. ; 

Return to an Order, dated the 7th day of this 
instant April, for a Return relative to Foreign 
Sugar. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of further Correspondence respect- 
ing the Capture and Murder, by Brigands, of 
British and Italian Subjects in Greece. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords, 
to request that their Lordships will be pleased to 
give leave to the Earl of Derby to attend, to be 
examined as a Witness before the Select Com- 
mittee on Diplomatic and Consular Services: And 
that the Clerk do carry the said Message. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a 
Message had been brought from the Lords by one 
of their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendment 
made by this House to the Newport (Isle of Wight) 
Gas Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
for the abandonment of the Extension authorised 
by “ The Blane Valley Railway Extension Act, 
1865,” and for other purposes; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

And a Motion bein 
being proposed, That 
the Chair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out om the word “ That” 
to the end of the entiow: in order to add the 
words “a Select Committee be appointed to in- 
** quire into and report upon all the circumstances 
“which led to the Resignation of Colonel Bozer 
** of the Office he held in the Royal Laboratory,” 
instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Question, by leaving out from the word 
“ That” to the end of the Question, in order to 
add the words “ there be laid before this House, 
* a Copy of the Correspondence between the Lord 
* Chancellor of Jreland and the Lieutenant of the 
“ County of Leitrim, relative to the appointment 
* of Messrs. Nathaniel Maguire, Francis M‘ Keon, 
“ and Bernard Maguire to the Commission of the 
* Peace ; with Copies of their Qualifications, and 
“the Memorial respecting these appointments 
presented to the Lord Chancellor by a Deputa- 
“tion of Magistrates from the said County,” 
instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 


continued to sit till after 
aturday morning ; 


And the House — 


Twelve of the clock on 


Saturday, 30th April, 1870: 


The Original Question was, with leave of the 
House, withdrawn. 


299th—30th April. 





made, and the Question | 
r. Speaker do now leave | 





1870. 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 





The House, according to Order, resolved itself into Poor Reliet 
a Committee on the Poor Relief (Metropolis) Bill, {itetropalis) 
(In the Committee.) 

CiavseE, N° 1 (Maintenance of in-door poor to 
be a charge upon the Metropolitan Common Poor 
Fund). 

Motion made, and Question put, That the Chair- 
man do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Joshua Fielden, 9 

Yeas, Mr. M‘Cullagh Torrens : } : 

Tellers for the; Mr. Glyn, 53 

Noes, Mr. Adam: ’ 

Amendment proposed, in p. 1,1. 30, to leave out 
the word “ sixpence,” in order to insert the word 
* fourpence.” 

Question proposed, That the word “ sixpence” 
stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, by leave, 
withdrawn. 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 32, 
to leave out from the words “If the guardians,” 
inclusive, to the end of the Clause. 

Question put, That the words “ If the guardians 
of any union or parish, or the managers of any 
asylum, shall, during any half year ending at Lady 
Day or Michaelmas, respectively, have refused or 
neglected to comply with any order of the Poor 
Law Board,” stand part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the Mr. Glyn, 38 

Yeas, \ Mr. Adam : 5 

Tellers for — Thomas Chambers, 14 

Noes, Mr. M‘Cullagh Torrens : } : 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit 
again :— Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CiauseE, N° 2 (The Poor Law Board may after 
three years alter the rate). 

An Amendment made. 

Question, That the Clause, as amended, stand 
part of the Bill—~put, and negatived. 

Ciause, N° 3, amended, and agreed to. 

Crausk, N° 4, agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bull. 


Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means; Mews. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Railways (Powers and Construction) Bill Railways 
was, according to Order, read a second time ; and eho 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, piu. 


for Monday next. 


The Gas and Water Facilities Bill was, accord- 
ing to Order, read a second time ; and committed to 
a Committee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


Gas and Water 
Facilities Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Felony Bill 
mittee on the Felony Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Attorneys’ and 
mittee on the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ Remunera- $¢ 
tion Bill; Bill 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. *, 
e 
























W ater 
‘Bil. 





ou 
865) Amend- 
Oot Bill. 


age with 
eed 
Wife’s Sister 
Bill. 


Longford 
Writ . 


Queen Anne’s 
Bounty 
(Superannu- 
ation. ) 


Public 
Petitions. 


Real Estate 
Succession 


Bill. 


Friendly 
Societies Bill. 


National Debt 
(Consolidation 
and Dividends) 
Bill, 


Savings Banks 
Bill, 


idgwater 
~ ll 
Disfranchise 


. 


ic 
ment Bill, 


Norwich 
Voters Dis. 
petisement 


ep Asaes 
mae 


Bill 114, 





33 VicroriA. 99th—30th April.—2nd May. 167 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Mortgage Debenture Act (1865) 
Amendment Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Marriage with a Deceased Wife’s Sister 
Bill was, according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his Warrant 
to the Clerk of the Crown in Jreland, to make out 
a new Writ for the electing of a Knight of the 
Shire to serve in this present Parliament for the 
County of Longford, in the room of Captain the 
Honourable Reginald James Macartney Greville- 
Nugent, whose Election has been determined to 
be void. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to enable the Governors of Queen Anze’s Bounty 
to provide Superannuation Allowances for their 
Officers: And that Mr. Bouverie and Mr. Gathorne 
Hardy do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That Mr. Henniker-Major be dis- 
charged from further attendance on the Select 
Committee on Public Petitions. 

Ordered, That Mr. Reginald Talbot be added to 
the Committee. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon 
Monday next, the Real Estate Succession Bill 
was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 9th day of May next. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon 
Monday next, the Friendly Societies Bill was 
read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 9th day of May next. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon 
Monday next, the National Debt (Consolidation 
and Dividends) Bill was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 9th day of May next. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon 
Monday next, the Savings Banks Bill was read, 
and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 9th day of May next. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into 
a Committee, upon Monday next, on the Bridg- 


‘ water and Beverley Disfranchisement Bill was 


read, and discharged. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into a 
Committee, upon Monday next, on the Norwich 
Voters Disfranchisement Bill was read, and dis- 
charged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Bouverie prese nted a Bill to enable the 
Governors of Queen Anne’s Bounty to provide 
Superannuation Allowances for their Officers: 
And the same was read the first time ; and ordered 
to be read a second time upon Tuesday the 10th 
day of May next; and to be printed. 


Tory (Health. Ordered, That there be laid before this House, a 


No, Que. 





ye of the Statistical Report of the Health of 
0 


L. 125. 





the Navy for the year 1868, and the Statistical Ab- 
stract of the Health of the Navy from the Ist day 
of July 1869 to the 30th day of June 1870. 
. Lord John Hay accordingly presented the said 
aper. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after Two of the 
clock on Saturday morning, adjourned till 
Monday next. 





Monday, 2nd May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


M R. Liddell reported the Ashton-under-Lyne, Ashton-under- 
1 Stalybridge and Dukinfield (District ) Water LY® Staly- 


Bill, with Amendments. Dukiofeld 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. (Ceaee 
ater Dl 


Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select Henn 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they had (Sixteenth 
examined the Petitions presented upon the 27th Report.» 
and 28th days of April last, and had directed him 
to make a Report thereof to the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


A Petition of the Right Reverend Edward Leverington 

Harold, Lord Bishop of Ely, for leave to bring in ®ectory. 

a Bill for making better provision for the Cure of 

Souls within the limits of the Parish of Levering- 

ton, and of certain adjacent Parishes, all in the 

County of Cambridge, in the Diocese of Ely, was 
presented, and read; and referred to the Select 
Committee on Standing Orders. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Leverington 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, ®¢¢t°'y- 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Petition for the Levering- 
ton Rectory Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Barnstaple 
the Barnstaple and Ilfracombe Railway (No. 2) Bill, snd Titra 
as amended in the Committee; and Amendments &lt;&gt; cee 
were made to the Bill. Bill. 


Ordered, Thai the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Cleckheaton 
the Cleckheaton Local Board Bill, as amended in a Board 
the Committee. Hes 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration North British 
the North British Railway (Tay Bridge) Bill, as peavey ain” 
amended in the Committee; and Amendments were 
made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Cawood Bridge Bill was, according to Order, Cawood Bridge 
read a second time; and committed. Bill [Lords.] 


The Blane Valley Railway Bill was read the Blane Valley 
first time. therdsy Bill 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- eee 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


4 Several Public Petitions were — and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 





Vide Seven- 
teenth Report 

Mr. Dodson reported the Duke of Sutherland's ae of ™ 
Railway Bill, with Amendments. Railway Bill 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; (Lords.) 
and be printed. 





y4 Mr. 





Pawnbrokers. 


Greece. 
(No. 4. 1870.) 


Lunatic 
Asylums 
(Cork, &amp;c. 
Counties. ) 


Sugar, &amp;c. 
No. 203. 


Foreign Sugar. 
No, 204. 


Tramways 
Bill. 


_ No. 205, 


Metropolitan 
Buildings and 
Management 
Bill. 


Red River. 


East India 
( Metric 
System.) 


Malta 
(Ecclesiastics. ) 


Message from 
the Lords. 


North Eastern 
Railway (Con- 
solidation of 
Stocks) Bill. 


168 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Address 
to Her Majesty, dated the 24th day of March last, 
for a Return relative to Pawnbrokers. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 
Capture and Murder, by Brigands, of British and 
Italian Subjects in Greece. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an 
Order, dated the 22nd day of March last, for 
Returns relative to Lunatic Asylums (Cork, &amp;c. 
Counties). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Sugar, &amp;c., 
which was presented upon the 29th day of April 
last, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Foreign 
Sugar, which was presented upon the 29th day of 
April last, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Report which, upon the 29th 
day of April last, was made from the Select Com- 
mittee on the Tramways Bill, be printed. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Metropolitan Buildings and Ma- 
nagement Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Resolved, That an hunble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy or Extracts of Correspondence 
between Her Majesty’s Government and the Go- 
vernor General of Canada on the subject of the 
recent Disturbances at Red River. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of certain Correspondence on the 
subject of the application to Jndia of the Metric 
system of Weights and Measures (in continuation 
of Parliamentary Paper, No. 16, of Session 1867). 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy or Extracts of the Correspondence 
with reference to the Admission of “ Ecclesiastics ” 
into the Council of Government at Malta: 
Returns of the Number of Voters in the several 
Districts of the Island who voted for the Re- 
admission of Ecclesiastics : And, of the Number 
who abstained from voting altogether. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the North Eastern 
Railway (Consolidation of Stocks) Bill, without 
any Amendment. 


2nd May. 





1870. 


The Lords have agreed to the Amendments Abbot's Woog 
made by this House to the Abbot's Wood (Dean ous Forest) 
Forest) Enclosure Bill, without any Amendment. [Lords] Bill 


The Lords have agreed to the Gunthorpe Bridge Gunthorpe 
Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords de- Bridge Bil, 
sire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Wrerham Gas Wrexham Gy 
Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords Bil 
desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Newport Rai, 
for making a Railway extending from the autho- My Bill 
rised Newport Railway to Long Craig, in the — 
County of Fife; for abandoning the Newport De- 
viation Railway, and for other purposes; to which 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Birmingham 
to authorise the Company of Proprietors of the — Bill 
Birmingham Waterworks to extend their Limits "4 
of Supply; to construct further Works, and for 
other purposes; to which the Lords desire the 
concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Girvan ana 
for the revival of the Powers and Extension of the Pottpatrick 
Time for the compulsory Purchase of Lands and Salles Om 
Completion of the Railway authorised by “ The Gir- [Loras.] 
van and Portpatrick Junction Railway Act, 1865”; 
and also tor enabling the Girvan and Portpatrick 
Junction Railway Company to divide and convert 
the Shares in their Capital into Preferred and 
Deferred Shares, and for other purposes; to which 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself ony Land 
into a Committee on the Jrish Land Bill. - 


(In the Committee. ) 


CxiausE, N° 3 (Compensation in absence of 
custom). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1]. 15, to leave 
out the words ‘* Thirty-one,” in order to insert the 
words “ Sixty-one.” 

Question proposed, That the words “ Thirty- 
“ one” stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, by 
leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 15, to 
leave out the words “* Thirty-one” in order to insert 
the words “ ‘T'wenty-one.” 

Question put, That the words “ Thirty-one” 
stand part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ - oy P 


Tellers for the Noes, { fr Dyke: } 209. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 15, 
after the word “ years” to insert the words “ or 
* for a term of a life or lives with or without a con- 
“current term of years, and which lease has ex- 
“ isted for thirty-one years before the making of 
** the claim.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted &gt; Aaaeibnedt, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 15, 
after the word “ years” to insert the words “ or 
* for any shorter term which shall be sanctioned 
“ by the Court in manner hereinafter provided.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Other Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 21, 
after the word “holding” to insert the words 
“ any tenant who shall after the passing of this 
“ Act be convicted of any indictable offence shall 
“not be entitled to any compensation under this 
* Act.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :— Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 21, 


after the word “ holding” to insert the words “ no 
** tenant 


} 290. 








$3 VicroriA. 


* tenant shall be entitled to damages for disturb- 
« ance in his holding under this Clause who shall 
“not have been in occupation for at least three 
“* years.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 21, 
after the word “holding” to insert the words 
“where the claim of the tenant of any holding 
“(being less than twenty pounds valuation), shall 
«have been redeemed by the landlord, either by 
“ mutual agreement or subject to the award of 
* any Court constituted by this Act, no further 
‘claim shall accrue against him for disturbance 
“or loss of occupancy in virtue of any tenancy 
“ created subsequently, either from year to year 
‘¢ or leasehold, in any sum exceeding two years’ rent 
“ in the case of holdings valued as aforesaid at ten 
“ pounds and under, and in any sum exceeding 
“one year’s rent in the case of holdings above 
“ten pounds and under twenty pounds as afore- 
* said.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 21, 
to leave out from the word “ holding” to the 
word “ section” in 1, 25, both inclusive. 

Question proposed, That the words ‘ the tenant 
“of any holding” stand part of the Clause:— 
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 21, 
after the word “holding,” to insert the words 
“ No tenant of a holding exclusively pastoral 
“shall be entitled to any compensation under 
“ this section; and the tenant of a holding partly 
“ agricultural and partly pastoral shall be en- 
“ titled to be compensated under this section only 
“in respect of the agricultural portion of his 
* holding.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 22, 
after the word “ holding” to insert the words 
“valued under the Acts relating to the valua- 
“tion of rateable property in Ireland at an an- 
“ nual value of not more than £. 100 and.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted ; 

Amendment proposed to the said proposed 
Amendment, by leaving out “ £. 100” and insert- 
ing “ £. 50.” 

Question, That “ £. 100” stand part of the said 
proposed Amendment put, and agreed to. 

ords inserted. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 23, 
to leave out the words “ at the time of the pass- 
“ing of this Act,” in order to insert the words 
“at any time between the first day of January 
* one thousand eight hundred and seventy, and 
* the passing of this Act.” 

Question, That the words proposed to be left 
out stand part of the Clause——put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 24, 
after the word “ landlord,” to insert the words 
“ or of any person claiming by superior title.” | 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
——put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 26, 
after the word “ made,” to insert the words “ be- 
* fore the passing of this Act.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted——put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment made. 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 

in, 


Vou. 125. 




















Qnd—3rd May. 169 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 8th day of April last, was proposed to 
be made to the Question, That the Select Com- 
mittee on Conventual and Monastic Institutions 
be nominated by the Committee of Selection; and 
which Amendment was, to leave out from the 
words “‘ That the” to the end of the Question, in 
order to add the words “Order for the appoint- 
ment of the said Committee be discharged,” in- 
stead thereof; 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—The House resumed the said adjourned 
Debate. 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 3rd May, 1870: 


And the Question being put :—It passed in the 
Negative. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words “ Order for the appointment of the said Com- 
mittee be discharged” be added, instead thereof : 
—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the Debate be now adjourned :—And 
the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
*‘ Order for the appointment of the said Committee 
be discharged ” be added, instead thereof ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ ir yr? ase ; 


J Mr. Newdegate, 
Tellers for the N 0831 Mr. Greene: 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
Then the Main Question, so amended, being put; 
Ordered, That the Order for the appointment of 

the said Committee be discharged. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That a Select Committee be appointed 
to inquire into the state of the Law respecting 
Conventual and Monastic Institutions or Societies 
in Great Britain, and into the terms upon which 
Income, Property, and Estates belonging to such 
Institutions or Societies, or to Members thereof, 
are respectively received, held, or possessed ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the Yeas, = prs : } 348. 


Tellers for the Noes,{ Mr. a } 57. 


} 270. 
} 160. 


So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 


The Naturalization Bill was, according to Order, 
read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 
do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking 
into consideration the Poor Relief (Metropolis) 
Bill, as amended in the Committee ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 


tion upon Thursday next. 
te Z The 


Conventual 
and Monastic 
Institutions. 


Conventual 
and Monastic 
Institutions, 
&amp;e. 


Naturalization 
Bill [Zords.] 


Poor Relief 
( Metropolis) 
Bill. 

































Army Ealist- 
ment Bill. 


Annuity Tax 
Abolition 
(Edinburgh 
and Montrose, 


&amp;c.) Act (1860) 


Amendment 
Bill. 


Stamp Duty 
on Leases Bill. 


Ways and 
Means. 


Railways 
(Powers and 
Construction) 
Bill. 


Gas and 
Water Facili- 
ties Bill. 


Stamp Duty 
on Deeds Bill. 


Registration 
of Voters in 
Counties 
(England and 
Wales. ) 


Game Laws 
Amendment 
(No, 2.) 


Message from 
the Lords. 


Diplomatic 
and Conrular 
Services. 


Game Laws 
Amendment 
(No. 2) Bill, 


Bill 115. 


Mortgages 
(No. 2) Bill. 


Medical Acts 
Amendment 
Bill, 


170 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Army Enlistment Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Annuity Tax Abolition ( Edinburgh 
and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Stamp Duty on Leases Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Railways (Powers and Construction) 
Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Gas and Water Facilities Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Stamp Duty on Deeds Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Ordered, That Mr. Henniher-Major be discharged 
from further attendance on the Select Committee 
on Registration of Voters in Counties (England 
and Wales). 

Ordered, That Mr. Clare Read be added to the 
Committee. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Laws relating to Game: And that 
Mr. Hardcastle and Sir Wilfrid Lawson do pre- 
pare, and bring it in. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a 
Message had been brought from the Lords by one 
of their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords give leave to the Earl of Derby to 
attend, in order to his being examined as a Wit- 
ness before the Select Committee appointed by 
this House on Diplomatic and Consular Services, 
pursuant to Message of Friday last, his Lordship 
(in his place) consenting. 


Mr. Hardcastle presented ‘a Bill to amend the 
Laws relating to Game: And the same was read 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time upon Thursday next; and to be printed. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into a 
Committee, this day, on the Mortgages (No. 2) 
Bill was read, and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesda 
the 24th day of this instant May, resolve itself 
into the said Committee. 


The Order for resuming, upon Wednesday 
next, the adjourned Debate on the Question pro- 


@nd—Srd May. 


1870. 


sed upon the 30th day of March last, That the 

edical Acts Amendment Bill be now read a 
second time, was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday the lst day of June next. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 


till Two of the clock on Tuesday morning, 
adjourned till this day. 





Tuesday, 3rd May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


M R. Henley reported from the Select Com- Standing 
mittee on Standing Orders, a Resolution ; Orders. 
which was read, as followeth : 

That, in the case of the Downpatrick, Dundrum, Downpatrick, 
and Newcastle Railway Petition (re-committed), the Dundrum, 
Standing Orders ought to be dispensed with; jj ,°r 
ons the Parties be permitted to proceed with their " 

ill. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


The Female Orphan Asylum Bill was read the Female 
third time. onan 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. [Lorde 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 


hath agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


ee Stapenhill Bridge Bill was read the third Bullee Bil 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 

the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Thames Embankment (North) Bill was Thames Em 
read the third time. Porth) Bil 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. ae 
Ordered, That the the Clerk do carry the Bill 
to the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Ryde Station Bill was read a second time ; Ryde Station 
and committed. Bill. 


The Newport Railway Bill was read the first Newport Rail- 
time. way Bi 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- Cana 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Birmingham Water Bill was read the first Birmingham 
time. pees Bill 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- vars 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


The Girvan and Portpatrick Junction Railway Girvan and 
Bill was read the first time. — 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- Railway Bill 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. [Lords.] 


The House was moved, That the Report from Downpatrick, 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in 2unérite 
respect of the re-committed Petition for leave to Railway. 
bring in the Downpatrick, Dundrum, and New- 
castle Railway Bill, might be read; and the same 
being read ; 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to enable the Downpatrick, Dundrum, and New- 
castle Railway Company to grant a Lease of their 
Undertaking, and for other purposes: And that 
Mr. William Johnston and Mr. M‘Clure do pre- 
pare, and bring it in. 


Petitions of the Great Northern Railway Com- Halifax Ls 
pany ;—Lancashire and Yorkshire ee See Sunaiien 
as ;—and, Halifaxand Ovenden Junction Way Railway 


ompany, praying that provision may be ein 





the 





Publ 
Peti 


Vide 


Nats 
Cap 


Chat 


Py 


re mists 


Fe 


SE 


gEFEE 


Private Bills 
(Group L.) 


Pembroke and 
Tenby Rail- 
way (No. 2 
Bill. 


Public 
Petitions. 

Vide Seven- 
teenth Report. 
Natal and 


Cape of Good 
Hope. 


Chatham 


Dockyard 
Extension. 


33 Victoria. 
the Halifax and Ovenden Junction Railway Bill 


for confirming an agreement with Lancashire and 
Yorkshire and Great Northern Railway Com- 
panies, were presented, and read; and sdiend to 
the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Mr. Benyon reported from the Committee on 
Group L. of Private Bills; That, for the conve- 
nience of parties, the Committee had adjourned to 
Friday next, at Twelve of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Biils, 
That in the case of the Pembroke and Tenby Rail- 
way (No. 2) Bill, the Standing Orders have been 
complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Several Public Petitions were 


resented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the ii 


able. 


Mr. Monsell presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of further Despatches from the 


Governor of the Cape of Good Hope and the 


Lieutenant Governor of Natal, and other Cor- 
respondence on the subject of the Recognition of 
Moshesh, Chief of the Basutos, and of his Tribe, as 
British Subjects (in continuation of Papers pre- 
sented 21st February 1870). 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Childers presented,—Return to an Order, 
dated the 28th day of March last, for a Return 
relative to Chatham Dockyard Extension. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, pursuant to the 
directions of several Acts of Parliament,— Abstract 


' of Returns relating to Pilots and Pilotage in the 


Chelsea and 
Hospitals, 


Salmon 
Fisheries, 


Railway Bills 
(Group 2.) 


Odledonian 
Railwa 
Teriee on? 


Land at 
Dane) Bil 





United Kingdom (year ending 31st December 


1869), in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, | 


No. 178, of Session 1869. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented,—Return to 
an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 25th day of 
April last, for a Return relative to the Chelsea 
and Kilmainham Hospitals. 

2 _— That the said Return do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence with the Turkish 
Ambassador respecting the Loan contracted by 
the Khedive of Egypt. 

. a That the said Paper do lie upon the 
able. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Salmon 
Fisheries have leave to sit this day till Five of the 
clock, during the sitting of the House. 


Ordered, That the Committee on Group 2 of 
Railway Bills have leave to sit this day till Five 
of the clock, during the sitting of the House. 


Mr. Floyer reported from the Committee on 
Group 7 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the 
Caledonian Railway (Tay Ferries and Land at 
Dundee) Bill, they had examined the allegations 
contained in the Preamble of the Bill, but the 
same had not been proved to their satisfaction. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 

You. 125. 


8rd May. 








171 


the adjourned Debate on the Question propose 
upon the 16th day of March last, That the Ballot 
| Bill be now read a second time; 

_ Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Tuesday next. 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of the Protest made by the Sublime 
Porte against the Loan recently offered by the 
Viceroy of Egypt in this Country. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 


as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 


Council. 


House, a Copy of all Correspondence between the 
Secretary of State for India and the Governor 
General, and the Governors of Madras and Bom- 
_ bay, relating to the Cultivation of Chinchona Plants, 
from April 1866 to April 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
| Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 








| A Motion was made, and the Question being France (Com- 
| proposed, That a Select Committee be appointe —o 
to inquire into the operation of the Commercial TY) 


Treaty with France in all branches of trade which 
it affects ; 
An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
_ Question, by leaving out from the word “ inquire ” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “as to the effect upon our Commerce and 
_* Manufactures of our present Treaty arrangements 
*‘ with Foreign Countries,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

And the Question being put, That a Select 
‘Committee be appointed to inquire into the ope- 
‘ration of the Commercial Treaty with France in 
all branches of trade which it affects ; 

The House divided 

The Yeas to the Right ; 
| The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for thes Mr. Birley, 

Yeaa, { Mr. Staveley Hill: 
Tellers for the f Mr. Glyn, 

Noes, Mr. Adam: 
So it passed in the Negative. 


} 


} 50. 
}138. 


Benefit Building Societies: And that Mr. Gour- 
ley, Sir Roundell Palmer, Mr. Stevenson, and Mr. 
M‘Cullagh Torrens do prepare, and bring it in. 











| to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Copies of Translation of the Treaty made 
| with Admiral Watson, Colonel Clive, Mr. Drake, 
|Mr. Watts, Major Kilpatrick, and Mr. Beecher, 

and signed by Meer Jaffir Ali Khan, dated June 
1757:——Of Treaty between the Governor and 
Council of Fort William, on the part of the En- 
glish East India Company, and the Nabob Sujah- 
‘ul-Mulk, Hossain-o- Dowlah, Meer Mahomed Jaffier 

Khan Bahadur, Mahabut Jung, dated the 10th day 
‘of July 1763:——Of Demands made on the part 
‘of the Nabob Meer Mahomed Jaffier Cawn, to the 
| Governor and Council at the time of signing the 
Zz 2, above 





The Order of the day being read, for ~renng Ballot Bill. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Egyptian 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Loan. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented past India 
_to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased (Chinchona 
to give directions, that there be laid before this Cultivation.) 

























Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Benefit Build- 
to consolidate and amend the Laws relating to is Societies. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented East India 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased (Treaties, &amp;c.) 





Corrupt 
Practices. 


Party Proces- 


sions (Ireland) mittee on the Party Processions (Ireland) Bill; 


Bill. 


Railway Con- 
struction 
Facilities Act 


(1864) Amend- 


ment Bill. 


Public 
Schools. 


172 


above Treaty, dated the 10th day of July 1763: 
——Of Nawab Meer Mahomed Jaffier Ally Khan’s 
Note for the Expenses of the Army, dated the 16th 
day of September 1764:——Of Treaty concluded 
between the Governor and Council of Fort Wil- 
liam, on the part of the English East India Com- 
any, and Nabob Nudjum-ul-Dowlah, dated the 
20th and 25th days of February 1765: Of 
Agreement between the Nabob Nudjum-ul-Dow- 
lah and the English East India Company, dated 
the 30th day of September 1765: Of Treaty 
between the Governor and Council of Fort Wil- 
liam, on the part of the English East India Com- 
pany, and the Nabob Syef-ul-Dowlah : And, 
of _ ea between the Governor and Council of 
Fort William, on the part of the East India Com- 
pany, and Nawab Mobarruk-ul-Dowlah, dated the 
21st day of March 1770. 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 











The Select Committee on Corrupt Practices was 
nominated of Sir George Grey, Mr. Disraeli, Sir 
Roundell Palmer, Mr. Russell Gurney, and Mr. 
Bouverie; with power to send for persons, papers, 
and records. 

Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday the 
17th day of this instant May, resolve itself into 
the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Railway Construction Facilities 
Act (1864) Amendment Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 5th day of April last, That an humble 
Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying 
Her to be pleased to order that in the five 
Statutes for determining and establishing the 
constitution of the new governing bodies of Shrews- 
bury, Winchester, Harrow, Charterhouse,and Rugby 
School, the words requiring membership of the 
Church of England as a qualification in the case 
of persons elected or nominated members of the 
governing bodies may be omitted ; 

And the Question being again proposed :—The 
House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning ; 


Wednesday, 4th May, 1870: 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the Debate be now adjourned :—And 
the said Motion and original Question were seve- 
rally, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Anda Motion being made, and the Question being 
pagers That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, humbly to express the desire of 
this House that in the exercise of the power con- 
ferred upon Her Majesty by the 9th, 10th, and 
19th sections of the Act 31 &amp; 32 Vie. c. 118, with 
respect to the five Statutes for determining and 
establishing the constitution of the new governing 
bodies of Shrewsbury, Winchester, Harrow, Charter- 


house, and Rugby Schools, Her Majesty will be 


pleased to ascertain whether the said Statutes. 


correspond with the provisions of the 17th and 19th 
sections of the Endowed Schools Act of 1869, and 
if they do not correspond with the said sections, 
to disapprove of them, or of so much of them 
accordingly :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 


3rd—4th May. 





1870. 


Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Friday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself oyster ang 
into a Committee on the Oyster and Mussel Mussel 
Fisheries Supplemental (No. 2) Bill; and, after Fisheries Sup. 
some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed (No. 2) Bi. 
the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That the 
Committee had gone through the Bill, and di- 

rected him to report the same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 

this day. 


_ The House, according to Order, resolved itself Attorneys’ ang 
into a Committee on the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ S*licitors’ Ke. 


Remuneration Bill. _— 


ill. 
(In the Commiitee.) 


Cxiause, N° 11 to N° 16 with Amendments to 
three of them, agreed to. 
CiausE, N° 17, disagreed to. 


CiauseE, N° 18 and N° 19, amended, and agreed 


Two Clauses added. 
Preamble agreed to. 
Bill, as amended, to be reported. 


to 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 


The Order made upon the 2nd day of this in- Red River. 
stant May, for presenting to Her Majesty an 
humble Address, that She would be graciously 
pleased to give directions, that there be laid before 
this House, a Return relative to the Red River, 
was read, and discharged. 


The Order for resuming, upon Wednesday the Medical Acts 
Ist day of June next, the adjourned Debate on the mas 
Question proposed upon the 30th day of March 
last, That the Medical Acts Amendment Bill be 
now read a second time, was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday the 15th day of June next. 


Ordered, That the Shorthand Writers’ Notes of Waterford 
the Judgment delivered by Mr. Baron Hughes, and oom 
of the Report of the Minutes of the Evidence taken (No. 2). 
at the Trial of the Waterford Borough Election 


Petition (No. 2), be laid before this House. 


Mr. Gourley presented a Bill to consolidate and Benefit Build- 
amend the Laws relating to Benefit Building Nae 
Societies: And the same was read the first time ; Bill 116. 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Thurs- 


day the 9th day of June next; and to be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till One of the clock on Wednesday morning, 
adjourned till this day. 








Wednesday, 4th May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
T HE House proceeded to take into considera- Brecon Gas 
tion the Brecon Gas Bill, as amended in the Bill (Lords.J 
Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration uxton G# 
the Buxton Gas Bill, as amended in the Com- Si 
mittee. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 








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Wat 


(No 





33 Victoria. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Clyde Lighthouses Bill, as amended in the 
Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Metropolitan and Saint John’s Wood Railway 
Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Metropolitan 
and Saint 

John's Wood 
Railway Bill. 


The Dublin and Antrim Junction Railway Bill 
was read a second time; and committed. 


Dublin and 
Antrim Junc- 
tion Railway 
Bill [Lords.! 


Downpatrick, A Bill to enable the Downpatrick, Dundrum, 
Dandrum, and 444 Newcastle Railway Company to grant a Lease 


reay Bill of their Undertaking, and for other purposes, was 
read the first time. 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the 
Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills. 
cn Ordered, That in the case of the Ryde Station 


Bill, Standing Order 199 be suspended, and _ that 
the Committee on Group 2 of Railway and Canal 
Bills have leave to proceed with the said Bill 
To-morrow, if they think fit. 


Pembrokeand Mr. Dodson reported, in pursuance of the 85th 


Loy Lage Standing Order, relating to Government Contracts, 
x” upon the Pembroke and Tenby Railway (No. 2) 
Bill. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 
Public Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
Petitions. = read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 
Vide 
Fighteenth 
Report. 
Colonial Ordered, That the Paper relative to Colonial 
— Governors’ Pensions, which was presented upon the 
No. 195. 27th day of April last, be printed. 
Pilotage. Ordered, That the Paper relative to Pilotage, 
No. 206. which was presented upon the 3rd day of this 
instant May, be printed. 

Roscommon Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an 
fend Jury, Order, dated the 4th day of April last, for Returns 
relative to Roscommon Grand Jury, &amp;c. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 
Waterford The following Paper was laid upon the Table 
et by the Clerk of the an ioe Shorthand 
(No, 2.) Writers’ Notes of Judgment, and Minutes of the 
Evidence taken at the Trial of the Waterford 
Borough Election Petition (No. 2), ordered upon 
the 4th day of this instant May to be laid before 
this House. 
cea Die. The Order of the day being read, for the Second 


Reading of the Women’s Disabilities Bill ; 
Anda Motion being made, and the Question being 
proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time ; 
And the Previous Question being put, That 
that Question be now put; 
The House divided. 
The Yeas to the Right; 
The Noes to the er peng 
r. Jacob Bright, 
Tellers for the Yeas,{ ct Feat ‘Dithe - 


} 124. 
Tellers for the Noes, 7 Berestord Hope t 91. 


So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then the Main Question being put; 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time ; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for Wednesday next. 

VoL, 125. 


4th May. 








173 


The Public Prosecutors Bill was, according to Public Prose- 
Order, read a second time; and committed to a °° Bill. 
Select Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Education of 
Reading of the Education of the Blind, &amp;c. Bill ; ie Blind. &amp;e. 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 
An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” 
and, at the end of the Question, adding the words 
“ upon this day Six months.” 
And the Question being proposed, That the 
word “ now” stand part of the Question:—And a 
Debate arising thereupon : 
Ordered, at the Debate be adjourned till 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Adulteration 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed of Food or 
upon the 9th day of March last, That the Adul- pS 
teration of Food or Drink Act (1860) Amend- ment Bill. 
ment Bill be now read a second time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 


till Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Coroners Bill. 
mittee on the Coroners Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day the 25th day of this instant May, resolve itself 
into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Felony Bill 
into a Committee on the Felony Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 

Causes, N° 1 to N° 31, with Amendments to 
four of them, agreed to. 

A Clause (This Bill shall not apply to Scotland) 
brought up, and read the first time. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Clause be read a second time :—Motion and Clause, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

A Clause added. 

Preamble agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 








Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Friday 
next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Mortgage De- 
into a Committee on the Mortgage Debenture Act Denture Act . 
(1865) Amendment Bill; and, after some time rag - 
spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; 
and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee 
had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Friday 
next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means; 

Resolved, That this House'will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ways and 
Means. 


The Oyster and Mussel Fisheries Supplemental Oyster and 


(No. 2) Bill was, according to Order, read the ee 
third time; and verbal Amendments were made Supplemental 


to the Bill. (No. 2) Bill. 


z3 Resolved, 





















































Attorneys’ and 


Solicitors’ 
Remuneration 
Bill. 


Railway Biils 
(Group 2.) 


Party Pro- 


cessions 
(Ireland) Bill, 


Private Bills 
(Group F.) 


Public 
Petitions 
(Seventeenth 
Report.) 


174 


Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Attorneys’ and Soli- 
citors’ Remuneration Bill, as amended in the 
Committee. 

A Clause (Office of Proctor) was twice read; and 
made part of the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
Te-morrow. 


Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on 
Group 2 of Railway Bills; That, for the con- 
venience of Parties, the Committee had adjourned 
to Monday next, at Twelve of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on 
Group 2 of Railway Bills; That in the case of 
the Cobham Railway Biil, they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, 
but the same had not been proved to their satis- 
faction. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns of the Number of Officers of each of the 
following Ranks, viz., Flag Officers; Captains; 
Commanders; Lieutenants; and Navigating Off_i- 
cers, on the 1st day of January in the undermen- 
tioned years, in 1816, 1821, 1831, 1841, 1846, 
1851, 1856, 1861, and each succeeding year; dis- 
tinguishing Officers on the Active List from those 
on all other Lists: And, of the Number of 
Cadets entered in each year from 1857 to the 
present time. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into 
a Committee, upon Tuesday the 17th day of this 
instant May, on the Party Processions (Jreland) 
Bill, was read, and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesda 
the 31st day of this instant May, resolve itself 


into the said Committee. 
And it being Six of the clock, Mr. Speaker ad- 


journed the House till To-morrow, without putting 
the Question. 


Thursday, 5th May, 1870. 


PRAYERS, 


V! SCOUNT Bury eye from the Com- 
mittee on Group F of Private Bills; That, 
for the convenience of Parties, the Committee had 
adjourned till Monday next, at Twelve of the 
clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 


Table. 





Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they had 
examined the Petitions presented upon the 2nd 
and 3rd days of this instant May, and had directed 
him to make a Report thereof to the House. 

rdered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Goldney reported from the Committee on 
Group D of Private Bills; That in the case of 
the Leeds Corporation Gas, &amp;c. Bill, they had 
examined the allegations contained in the Preamble 
of the Bill, and amended the same by striking out 
the paragraph reciting that it was expedient that 
the Corporation should be authorised to erect 
Gas Works, &amp;c., and by inserting instead thereof, 


4th—5th May. 


‘jesty’s Command,—Co 





1870. 


Provisions for the sale and transfer to the Cor- 
poration of the respective Undertakings of the 
two Companies, and that it might be necessary to 
extend the Works of the Companies, and for that 
= ose the Corporation might require additional 
and, this Amendment being made in consequence 
of the passing of the Leeds Gas Purchase Bill; 
also by striking out the paragraph with reference 
to the contributions by the Corporation to the ex- 
pense of the removal, reconstruction, and alteration 
of houses and buildings, and the removal and re- 
muneration of officers; also the paragraph with 
reference to providing slaughter-houses, and the 
amendment of drainage districts, these portions of 
the Bill not having been proceeded with; and 
found the,same, as amended, to be true; and had 
gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Gunthorpe 
Lords to the Gunthorpe Bridge Bill be taken into Bridge Bill, 
consideration upon Thursday next. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Wrexham Gas 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Wrez- Bill. 
ham Gas Bill; and the same were twice read, and 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


A Motion being made, That the Barnstaple and Barnstaple 
Ilfracombe Railway (No. 2) Bill be now read the poo 
third time ; on (No. 2) 

Colonel French, by Her Majesty’s Command, ac- Bill. 
quainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives 
Her Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s interest is 
concerned, that the House may % therein as they 
shall think fit. 

Then the Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Cleckheaton Local Board Bill was read the Cleckheaton 
third time. Local Board 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass, an 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Chiltern Hil 
the Chiltern Hills Spring Water Bill, as amended SPr'P8 1 
Bill ( Lords.) 
in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


A Petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Bur- Halifax Water, 

gesses of the Borough of Halifax, praying that *¢- Bill 
rovision may be made in the Halifax Water, &amp;c. 

Bill for giving authority to the Corporation to 

accept the Trusteeship of Sir Francis Crossley’s 

Loan Fund, and to enable the said Corporation 

to elect Governors of the Crossley Orphanage, was 
presented, and read; and referred to the Exami- 

ners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


resented, and Public 

able. Petitions. 

Vide 

Eighteenth 

Report. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Births,Deaths, 

i Pf Thirty-first Annual 4 Marriages. 

ae go of the Registrar General of Births, Deaths, 

and Marriages in England (Abstracts of 1868). 
Copy of Report of the Commissioners appointed Dublin 


Several Public Petitions were 
read; and ordered to lie upon the 


in the Act of the 32nd and 33rd Vic. cap. 65, = mers 
e 





Super: 
ations 


g¢ 


(Forei 
Count 


Beer, &amp;c. 
Licences. 


Peace Pre- 
servation 
(Ireland ) Act, 
1856. 


Metropolitan 


Superannu- 


Postal Con- 
tracts. 


Accounts 

(Foreign 

Countries.) 
No. 160. 


Army (Medical 
Officers.) 
No, 208, 
Chatham 
Dockyard 
Extension, 
No. 209. 
amece 
iad Jury, 
No, 210. 
a 
Customs (Isle 
Man) Bill, 
~ Gas 


L 
=e 





33 VicTorRIA. 


the purpose of making inquiry into the existence 
of Corrupt Practices amongst the Freemen Elec- 
tors of the City of Dublin, together with the 
Minutes of Evidence. : 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 22nd 
day of February last, for a Return relative to 
Beer, &amp;c. Licences. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant 
to the directions of several Acts of Parliament,— 
Copies of Proclamations issued by His Excellency 
the Lord Lieutenant of Jreland in Council, on the 
25th and 29th April 1870, under the provisions of 
the Peace Preservation (Ireland) Act, 1856. 

Accounts showing the Sums received and ex- 

ended for the purposes of the Metropolitan Po- 
ice, Police Superannuation Fund, and Police 
Courts, between 1st April 1869 and 31st March 
1870. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- 
tions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of Treasury 
Minute, dated 2nd May 1870, granting a Retiring 
Allowance to Mr. W. E. Harvey, Senior Clerk, 
Malta Dockyard, on abolition of Office. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


The Marquis of Hartington presented,—Return 
to an Order, dated the 7th day of April last, for 
a Return relative to Postal Contracts. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s 
Command,—Trade Accounts for Foreign Coun- 
tries, for the Two Months ended 28th (29th) 
February 1868, 1869, and 1870 :— 

Belgium :— 
Imports ; 
Exports. 

Holland :— 
Imports ; 
Exports. 

France :— 
Imports ; 
Exports : 

For the Ten Months ended 31st October 1868 
and 1869 :— 

United States :— 
Imports ; 
Exports. 

Ordered, That the said Accounts do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Army 
(Medical Officers), which was presented upon the 
7th day of April last, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Return relative to Chatham 
Dockyard Extension, which was presented upon 
the 3rd day of this instant May, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Roscommon 
Grand Jury, &amp;c., which was presented upon the 
4th day of this instant May, be printed. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Customs (Jsle 
of Man) Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Airedale Gas Bill, 
without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the King’s Lynn Gas 
Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendment made 
by this House to the Callander and Oban Railway 
Bill, without any Amendment. 

VoL. 125. 


oth May. 


The Lords have agreed to the Survey of Great Survey of 
Britain, &amp;c. Bill, with Amendments ; to which the — 


175 


Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


desire the concurrence of this House. 


Middlesex, to 
to which the 
House. 


ant Building and Repairing Leases; 
ords desire the concurrence of this 


House, a Return, in detail, of the Claims made 
for Indemnity by the Commercial Community of 
Canton under the Convention of Peking of date 
24th October 1860: And, Return, showing, in 
detail, the manner in which the Two millions of 
Taels set aside for the purpose of meeting these 
Claims was distributed and disposed of. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 





on the Coast of the United Kingdom, occasioning 
Loss of Life, from the lst day of January to the 
3lst day of December 1869 inclusive, in four 
Divisions, viz.: 1. Founderings; 2. Strandings; 
3. Collisions; and, 4. Casualties from other Causes ; 
distinguishing the Description of each Vessel and 
her Cargo ; the Age of each Vessel, the Number of 
Lives lost in each case, the Date and Place of each 
Disaster, the force and direction of the Wind at the 
time each Disaster happened, and whether in any 
— - Official Inquiry was instituted, and the 
esult. * 


Returns of the Scale by which Gratuities from the 
Constabulary Reward Fund are computed, with 


ormation of Stipendiary Magistrates and Officers 
of Constabulary in Ireland: Of the Annual 
Amount realised by Stoppages from Stipendiary 
Magistrates and Officers of Constabulary in Jre/and 
on account of the Superannuation and Reward 
Fund respectively since the year 1864: Of Re- 
tired Officers of the Force and Stipendiary Magis- 
trates at present receiving Annuities out of the 
Superannuation Fund, specifying the Amount 
paid to each, and their Length of Services in each 
Rank respectively : And, of the Salaries paid 
to the several Stipendiary Magistrates in Ireland, 
as yee 2 as the Allowances and Length of Service 
of each. 











gannon Poor Law Union of Aghnahoe, Ballymagran, 
Brantry, Clonavaddy, Clonaneese, Derrygortreavy, 
and Minterburn, of the Number of Houses Licensed 
for the Sale of Liquorsin 1859, 1860, and 1861, and 
in 1869: Of the Number of Committals in the 
same Electoral Divisions in 1859, 1860,and 1861, and 
in 1867, 1868, and 1869: And, of the Amount 
of Poor Rate in the same Electoral Divisions in 
the years 1859, 1860, and 1861, and in 1867, 1868, 
and 1869. 








Resolved, That an humble Address be 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Number of Licences for 
the Sale of Beer and Cider in Middlesex and Surrey 
granted or refused in each County, showing the 





z4 Number 





The Lords have agreed to the Hyde Local Board Hyde Local 
Bill, with an Amendment; to which the Lords 34 Bill 


The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Chelsea 
to enlarge the Powers of an Act enabling the nee 
Rector of the Parish of Saint Luke, Chelsea, in! 


ry Bill 


ords.] 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented China (Con- 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased ae nae « 
to give directions, that there be laid before this °**'"S-) 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Wrecks and 
a Return of the Wrecks, Casualties, and Collisions ©#s™lties. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, oy ne 
diary 

. : , Magistrates 
Copy of Circulars on the Subject issued for the (Ireland.) 
I 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Sale of 


Returns from the Electoral Divisions in the Dun- Lidors (Dun- 
gannon, &amp;c.) 


‘ resented Beer and Cider 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Licences 


Middlesex 


and Surrey. ) 



















































Irish Land 
Bill. 


176 


5th May. 


Number granted or refused in each Petty Sessional | ster Sessions of March 1870, in the 





1870. 


following 


Division and in each Borough at the Annual Brew- | Form :— 





in each, granting 


with the Courts of Petty Sessions 
or Borough Benches 


Certificates. 


County, 





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BS | 3s ese 
Z &lt;3 E ss ‘ » s Fp 
25 = » &amp; Licences previously | 5g P 

- bs 
ae Es 3 granted by @34 

ec 7 ‘ om om 
oe os &amp; the Excise, refused on g t¢ 
so 
Bs 2° 3 Grounds, Eos 
ad = i&gt;} 
£3 ba 8 $24 
a (1 as a 
oS y = s Ses 
$&lt; 8 S| 8 ‘a s;isi-nsa 
es oh Oo e 3 $ s imo 
82. 1/82 Tels |% (3/2) 3B 
See iSeel(2/8&amp;. |/F |2/S] sss 
© "to 2s 4 asics be ag8 
25 | SOS |] &amp; 68 ..12 3 o— 
See Mee | 9 1 O sels 50s 
. Co x] © - 5 9 s ° 742 
SF®a ls =/38 | OB] os bb A= 
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So Bat] 8 e a2 ]2 Ss Ss ho 
seo see s a ae 3 “a ons 
Zz Z Z2\F = = |O]&amp; 


fused. 


Number of New Applications for Certificates 


refused. 


Number of 
those Appeals 
in which 
the Decisions 
of the 
Magistrates were 
sustained, 
and the Contrary. 


Superintendents of 
on the working of the 
f 1869. 


Beerhouses, from Cctober to February 


Police and Chief Constables in Counties 
1868 and 1869, and 1869 and 1870. 


Beerhouses, from October to Feb 
1868 and 1869, and 1869 and 1870. 


Wine and Beerhouses Act o 


the Magistrates. 


and Boroughs, 
Monthly Number of Convictions against 


Number of Appeals against the Decisions of 
Remarks of Acting 
Monthly Number of Convictions against 


Sustained. 
The Contrary. 








Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 


into a 


CxiausE, N° 3 (Compensation in absence of 
custom). 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 29, at 
the end of the last Amendment to add the words 
“ Provided that the owner of any land not subject 
“‘ to the usages named in Clauses 1 and 2, or either 
“of them, may, by registering such land in the 
‘«* Landed Estates Court under this proviso in the 
“* prescribed form, free such land, himself, and his 
“ successors in title, from all claims whatsoever 
“ on the part of the tenant of such land under the 
*¢ provisions of this Act; and such registration shall 
** place such land under the provisions of ‘ the per- 
«‘ missive Parliamentary tenant-right’ herein pro- 
* vided for; and after such voluntary registration 
“‘ by the owner, every tenancy of such land shall 
“ be in accordance with the following rules : — 

ce &amp; 


ce 9. 


























Committee on the Jrish Land Bill. 
(In the Committee.) 


The rent agreed upon by the landlord and 
“‘ tenant shall continue to be the rent pay- 
“able by the tenant of a holding of any 
“ Jand so registered, until altered by mutual 
** agreement ; 

If such rent be not altered by mutual agree- 
“ment before the expiration of the next 
“ ensuing fourteen years, and if the land- 
“‘ lord and the tenant cannot agree as to the 
“continuance of such rent, or as to what 
“‘ alteration ought to be made therein, either 
** narty may apply to the Court to arbitrate 
* Setereen imself and the other party ; and 
‘* the Court shall, on hearing all the circum- 
“ stances of the case, determine, as such 
“ arbitrator, what rent shall be paid for the 
* next ensuing fourteen years, or until the 
“landlord and tenant may mutually agree 
“ upon any other rent in lieu thereof; and 
“in fixing such rent the Court shall have 
“ regard to the altered value of land in the 
“ locality, to the value of agricultural pro- 
** ducts, and to such other circumstances as 
“the equities of the case may require to 
“ be considered; but no increase of the rent 
* shall be made because of any improve- 
* ments in or on the holding, unless such 
“improvements have been made by the 
“landlord or his predecessor in title; and 
“in case of a failure at any subsequent time 
“of the landlord and tenant to adjust the 
“rent by mutual agreement, either party 








it 4, 


“5 























*“‘ may apply, after the expiration of every 
* period of fourteen years, but not oftener, 
** to the Court to act as arbitrator between 
* himself and the other party, as herein 
* directed: Provided always, That the suc- 
“cessor in title to a limited owner may, 
“‘ within twelve months after succeeding to 
“ the estate, apply to the Court to arbitrate 
** as to the rent of any holding, part of the 
*‘ estate, if he has reasonable ground for 
** believing that the rent was unfairly re- 
** duced by his predecessor to his detriment 
“in consideration of any fine or foregift 
‘having been given or otherwise secured 
** to him, er upon any other grounds; 

The tenant shall have power to sell or 
*‘ otherwise dispose of his interest in his 
“ holding as one whole to any individual 
** against whom the landlord shall not esta- 
*‘ blish a reasonable ground of objection 
* before the court, but he shall not sub-let 
“or sub-divide such holding without the 
“ consent in writing of the landlord or his 
“ agent, or the sanction of the court; and 
“the court shall not give such sanction 
* until both parties shall have been heard 
** before it on the subject; the landlord, in 
* all cases of sale by the tenant, to have the 
“right of pre-emption at the sum (bond 
“ fide) offered for his interest by any person 
“tendered for acceptance by the landlord 
“as his successor in the holding ; 

The tenant shall have no claim against the 
“landlord if he voluntarily surrender his 
“holding, and the landlord cannot disturb 
“the tenant in such holding, save for, 

‘1, Non-payment of rent ; 

“2. Sub-letting or sub-dividing without 
the consent of the landlord or the sanc- 
tion of the court; or 

“3. Wilful waste. 

“The tenant, if evicted, or about to be 
“ evicted for any of the above causes, may 
“claim and exercise the power to sell his 
‘interest in the holding, and the court 
“ shall leave him in occupation a reasonable 
“time to do so, and shall give to the land- 
“lord a formal lien in priority of all other 
“ debts, claims, and judgments or other de- 
“* mands whatever on the sum paid or to be 
‘paid for such interest for all arrears of 
“rent due to him, and for any damages 
* awarded by the court for waste or dilapi- 
** dation.” 

Any successor in title of the landlord may 
“by agreement with the tenant, purchase 
“the tenant’s interest in the holding, and 
“ after having satisfied all the claims of the 
“ tenant, 














a 


33 Vicrortia. 


“tenant, may proceed in the prescribed 
“form to relieve the holding from bein 
* subject to this proviso, and thencefort 
“ the holding shall be subject to the general 
“provisions of this Act, other than those 
* of Clauses 1 and 2.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 

added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 
Another Amendment proposed at the end of the 


5th—6th May. 





last Amendment, to add the words “ except in case 
“of a tenant who has executed a lease or an 
“acreement for a lease in accordance with any of 
‘the leasing provisions of this Act.” 

Question, That those words be there added: 
— Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed at the end of the 
last Amendment, to add the words “The Court 
“in awarding compensation under this section 
“shall have regard to the terms and conditions 
* subject to which the tenant originally obtained 
“‘ possession of his holding, to the period of actual 
* enjoyment by the tenant, to the rent payable by 
‘the tenant during such his period of enjoyment 
“as proportioned to the fair fetting value of the 
“holding, and to any special circumstances con- 
“ nected either with the cultivation of the holding 
“ or with the mode or incidents of the termination 
“ of the tenure.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed at the end of the 
last Amendment, to add the words “ where the 
‘contract of tenancy shall be for a term of sixty- 
“ three years or upwards.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed at the end of the 
Clause, to add the words “ Provided always, That 
* whensoever any landlord shall require a portion 
* of land for a site for a school, church, chapel, or 
** place of religious worship, or for a court-house, 
“ police barrack, or building to be used for any 
“such public purpose, if the site so required 
*“ should not be more than half an acre in extent, 
“or not more in any case than one-fifteenth part 
“of the holding of any one tenant, it shall be 
“ lawful for the landlord, after due notice, to re- 
“* sume Fg mage of the land to be devoted to any 
“one of the purposes aforesaid, without the pay- 
“ment of any sum for the disturbance of the 
“tenant in occupation, beyond a proportionate 
“ abatement of rent, and such resumption of land 
* shall not be deemed a disturbance of the tenant 
“ in his holding within the meaning of this Act.” 

“ Provided also, That it shall be lawful for a 
“ landlord in like manner to resume possession of 
** so much land, in no case to exceed one twenty- 
“ fifth part of any one holding, as may be required 
*‘ for the purpose of erecting thereon one or more 
“ labourers’ cottages, with or without gardens 
*‘ attached, and subject to the provisions of ‘ The 
* Cottier Tenant (Jreland) Act, 1856, and such 
“resumption of land shall not be deemed a 
* disturbance of the tenant within the meaning of 
* this Act.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CrausE, N° 4 (Compensation in respect of im- 
provements). 

Amendments made. 

Another proposed, in p. 5, 1. 6, to leave out the 
words “ before the passing of this Act,” in order to 
insert the words “ before the making of the claim.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 5, 1.7, to 
leave out the words “ and reclamation of land.” 

VoL. 125. 








177 


Question put, That the words proposed to be left 
out stand part of the Clause; 

The Committee ahaa 

r. Glyn, 
Tellers for the Yeas,{ Mr. a 7. soa f 230. 
{ Sir Hervey Bruce, 

Tellers for the Noes, Viscount Crichton 3! 134, 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 5, l. 7, 
after the word “or” to insert the words “ in 
** respect of any land reclaimed under any lease or 
*‘ agreement made before the passing of this Act 
** for a term certain of not less than twenty years, 
“ or after the passing of this Act for a term of not 
** less than thirty-one years.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 5, 1. 8, to 
leave out the words “ prohibited in writing by the 
* landlord.” 

Question, That the words proposed to be left 
out stand part of the Clause——-put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 5, 1. 9, to 
leave out all the words from the word “ as” to the 
word “ Act” in 1. 14, both inclusive, in order to in- 
sert the words “ unless it shall appear to the Court 
“ that such improvement has increased the general 
* value of the landlord’s estate.” 

Question put, That the words “ as being and 
“ appearing to the Court” stand part of the 
Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ = aye, i 


} 296. 
j Mr. Torrens, ' 

Tellers for the Noes,{ Mr. Robert Fowler:} 156. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 5, 1. 10, to 
leave out the words, “to be calculated to di- 
‘‘ minish,” in order to insert the words “ have 
‘ diminished.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause:—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 5, 1. 11, to 
leave out from the word “and” to the word 
* Act,” in 1. 14, both inclusive. 

Question put, That the words “and made within 
“ two years after the passing of this Act” stand 
part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for as Glyn, 7 

Yeas, Mr. Adam: f 

Tellers for the te Chaplin, 1153 

Noes, The Marquis of Hamilton : { ““** 

Motion made, and Question proposed, ‘That the 
Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit 
again :—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 
leave out all the words after the wel 
the word “ or,” in 1. 14. 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 


212. 


5, 1. 12, to 
* Act” to 





And the House havin 
Twelve of the clock on 


Friday, 6th May, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod-. 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

” Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


continued to sit till after 
riday morning ; 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Bridgwater 
: i , and Beverle 
into a Committee on the Bridgwater and Beverley td Beverley 


Disfranchisement Bill. 





AA (In 






































































Norwich 
Voters Dis- 
franchisement 
Bill. 


Poor Relief 
( Metropolis) 
Bill. 


Annuity Tax 
Abolition 
(Edinburgh 


and Montrose, 


&amp;c.) Act 


(1860) Amend- 


ment Bill. 


Game Laws 
Amendment, 
&amp;c. Bill. 


Railways 
(Powers and 
D 


Bill. 


178 


(In the Committee.) 

Preamble postponed. 

Cause, N° 1, agreed to. 

CxausE, N°2( Persons reported guilty of bribery 
in Bridgwater disqualified as voters for the 
western division of Somerset in respect of qualifi- 
cation arising in said borough 

Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 26, after the 
word “ voting” to insert the words “for seven 
“ years after the passing of this Act.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
——put, and negatived. 

Clause agreed to. 

Cause, N°3( Persons reported guilty of werd 
in Beverley disqualified as voters for the East Rid- 
ing of Yorkshire, in respect of qualification arising 
in said borough). 

An Amendment made, 


Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 


the Clause to add the words “ Provided always, 
** That no person who has been or may hereafter 
“ be acquitted upon the trial of any information 
“ or indictment for such bribery, shall be subject 
* to any disqualification under this Act.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Two Clauses added. 

Preamble agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported, 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 


5th—6th May. 








1870. 


Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


mittee on the Gas and Water Facilities Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Reading of the Game Laws ( Scotland) Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


seating of the Game Laws Amendment (No. 2) 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


sed to be made to the Question, That the 
“ducation of the Blind, &amp;c. Bill be now read a 
second time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Tuesday the 17th day of this instant May. 


Bill was, according to Order, read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


solve itself into a Committee to consider o 
firming certain Provisional Orders made by the 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself} Board of Trade under “ The General Pier and 


into a Committee on the Norwich Voters Disfran- 
chisement Bill. 
(In the Committee.) 

Preamble postponed. 

CuiavusE, N° 1 (Disfranchisement of certain 
voters of the city of Norwich). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 20, after the 
word “ them” to insert the words “ except as 
‘“‘ hereinafter mentioned.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :---Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause agreed to, 

Two Clauses added. 

Preamble agreed to, 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking into 
consideration the Poor Relief (Metropolis) Bill, 
as amended in the Committee; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Annuity Tax Abolition (Edinburgh 
and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Game Laws , ere Salon &amp;c. Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 





) mittee on the Railways (Powers and Construction) 


Bill; 





Harbour Act, 1861.” 
(In the Committee. ) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to 
move the House, That leave be given to bring in a 
Bill for confirming certain Provisional Orders 
made by the Board of Trade under “ The General 
Pier and Harbour Act, 1861,” relating to Alum 
Bay, Dartmouth, Ilfracombe, Penryn, and Walton- 
on-the-Naze. 

Resolution to be reported. 








Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Glyn 
reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Glyn accordingly reported a Resolution; 
which was read, as followeth: 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill for 
confirming certain Provisional Orders made by the 
Board of Trade under “ The General Pier and 
Harbour Act, 1861,” relating to Alum Bay, Dart- 
mouth, Ilfracombe, Penryn, and Walton-on-the- 
Naze :—And he moved the House accordingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the 
Bill: And that Mr. Shaw Lefevre and Mr. Stans- 
feld do prepare, and bring it in. 


Disabilities Bill, was read, and discharged. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


certain Provisio 
of ‘Trade under “ The General Pier and Harbour 


Ffracombe, Penryn, and Walton-on-the-Naze: 
the same was read the first time; and ordered ve 





Resolved, That this House will, immediately, re- Pier and 


-H 
— Orders Con- 


firmation., 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented a Bill for confirm- Pier and 
al Orders made by the Board me nee 


The Order of the day bei ad, for the Com- G 
e er of the Ww ing re or the Com Feeley 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Game Laws 
(Scotland) 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Game Laws 
Amendment 
(No, 2) Bill, 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming gaucation of 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, the Blind, &amp;, 
upon the 4th day of this instant May, was pro- 5il/ 


The Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ Remuneration Attorneys’ 
and Solicitors’ 
Remuneration 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the - 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into @ Women’s Die 
Committee, upon Wednesday next, onthe Women’s abilities Bill. 


Con- 
Bill 
Act, 1861,” relating to Alum Bay, Dartmouth, oe Bill 117. 


Bye a7 SEE 


272 


272 


ey 


Bye 


Br 





33 VicToRIA. 


be read a second time upon Monday next; and to 
be printed. 


Wages Arrest- Ordered, That the Wages Arrestment Limitation 
ment Limita- ( Scotland) Bill, as amended, be printed. 
tion(Scotland ) 


Bill 118. 
private Bille Sit John Ramsden reported from the Committee 
(Group K.) on Group K of Private Bills; That, for the con- 


venience of Parties, the Committee had adjourned 
to Tuesday the 17th May, at Twelve of the clock. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till Two of the clock on Friday morning, 
adjourned till this day. 








Friday, 6th May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
T HE House proceeded to take into considera- 
tion the Colne Fishery Bill, as amended in 
the Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Yeovil Im- The House proceeded to take into consideration 
vement the Yeovil Improvement Bill, as amended in the 
rT P 
il. Committee ; and Amendments were made to the 
Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
Birmingham _ Lhe Order of the day being read, for the Second 
and Stafford- Reading of the Birmingham and Staffordshire 
= _ Tramways Bill ; 
” Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 
Birmingham § The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Sirest Mram- Reading of the Birmingham Street Tramways Bill ; 
baal Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 
Birmingham The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Tramways Reading of the Birmingham Tramways Bill ; 
=. Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 
Glasgow The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Set Tram- Reading of the Glasgow Street Tramways Bill; 
vays Bill. Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 
Glasgow The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
a Reading of the Glasgow Tramways Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 
Leeds Street The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
7 Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 
leeds Tram. _ Lhe Order of the day being read, for the Second 
mys Bil. © Reading of the Leeds Tramways Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 
Liverpool The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
~ lg Reading of the Liverpool Street Tramways Bill ; 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 


Liverpool The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
hamays Reading of the Liverpool Tramways Bill: 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 
london Street The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
w"* Reading of the London Street Tramways Bill; 


Vou. 125. 


5th—6th May. 





179 


Ordered, 'That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the J3th day of this instant May. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manckester 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 6nd Salford 
trict Tramways (No. 1) Bill; eben 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (No. 1) Bil. 
upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 94 Salford 
trict Tramways (No. 2) Bill; ee 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (No. 2) Bill. 


upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 
Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways Bill ; Street Tram- 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time “*”* Bil 

upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Metropolitan 
Reading of the Metropolitan Street Tramways Street Tram- 
Bill; ways Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second North London 
Reading of the North London Tramways Bill; = }i™"*7* 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time — 
upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second North Metro- 
Reading of the North Metropolitan Tramways Politan Tram- 
Bill; ways Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second pimiico, Peck- 
Reading of the Pimlico, Peckham and Greenwich ham, and 
Street Tramways (Extensions, &amp;c.) Bill; penny on 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ways (Exten- 


upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. — &amp;c.) 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second piymonth 
Reading of the Plymouth, Stonehouse, and Devon- Stonehouse, 
port Street Tramways Bill; and Devonport 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time yas Bul 
upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second portsmouth 
Reading of the Portsmouth Street Tramways Bill ; Street Tram. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time "*7* Bill 

upon Friday the 13th day of this instant May. 


The Chelsea Rectory Bill was read the first time ; Chelsea 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- Rectory Bill 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. (Levde.] 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence pier ana 
taken before the Select Committees on the Pier Harbour 
and Harbour Orders Confirmation Bill (Carling- ye go 
ford Lough Improvement), and the London and (Carlingford 
North Western Railway (Traffic Arrangements) Lough 
Bill, in Session 1864, be referred to the Committee aeciseay 
on the London and North Western Railway ~ 
(Steam Vessels) Bill. 


Mr. Dodson reported the North British and North British 
Mercantile Insurance Company Bill, without 204 Mercantile 


Amendment. Insurance 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. froap 
Mr. Dodson reported the Millwall Canal Bill, Millwall Canal 

without Amendment. Bill [Lords.] 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Fylde Water Bill, Fylde Water 
without Amendment. Bill [Lords] 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
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180 


Beccles Water Mr. Dodson reported the Beccles Water Bill, 
Bill [Lords] without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Southport Water Bill, 
without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Southport 
Water Bill 
(Lords 


Mr. Dodson reported the Yeadon Water Bill, 
without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Yeadon Water 
Bill [Lords.] 


Shoreham and Mr. Dodson reported the Shoreham and District 
ot Water Water Bill, without Amendment. 
[Zords.] Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


al Bank of Scot- 


Royal Bank Mr. Dodson reported the Ro 
ill, with Amend- 


— lund Officers’ Widows’ Fund 


Widows’ Fund ments. ; 
Bill [Lords.} | Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Saint Albans 
Gas Bill 
{ Lords.) 


Mr. Dodson reported the Saint Albans Gas 
Bill, with Amendments. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return showing the Amount of Coal in Store 
at the several Home and Foreign Depéts on the 
31st day of January in each year since 1867 in- 
clusive, and the Average Price paid per Ton; 
together with an Abstract from Reports on the 
Qualities of the Coals, and the Saving effected 
last Year by the new method of purchasing 
direct. 

Mr. Baxter accordingly presented the said Re- 
turn. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Navy (Coal.) 


Standing 


— Mr. Henley reported from the Select Committee 


on Standing Orders, a Resolution; which was 
read, as followeth : 

That, in the case of the Leverington Rectory 
Petition, the Standing Orders ought to be dis- 
pensed with; that the Parties be permitted to 
proceed with their Bill, provided it is proved to 
the Committee on the Bill that Notice of the in- 
tended application to Parliament has been pub- 
lished in the London Gazette and Local News- 
papers, and that Notice in writing has been 
given to the owners or reputed owners of the 
property to which the Bill relates; that the Com- 
mittee on the Bill do report how far such Order 
has been complied with on the Report of the Bill. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


Leverington 
Rectory. 


The House was moved, That the Report from 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in re- 
spect of the Petition, for leave to bring in the 
Leverington Rectory Bill, might be read; and the 
same being read ; 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
for making better provision for the Cure of Souls 
within the limits of the Parish of Leverington and 
of certain adjacent Parishes, all in the County of 
Cambridge, in the Diocese of Ely: And that 
Mr. Howes and Mr. Donald Dalrymple do prepare, 
and bring it in. 


Leverington 
Rectory. 


Mr. Dent reported from the Committee on 
Group 4 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the 
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Bill, they had 
examined the allegations contained in the Preamble 
of the Bill, and amended the same by striking out 
the recital with reference to the construction of a 
Railway between the Blackburn and Preston Line 
of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway and the 
North Union Railway, and by otherwise verbally 
amending the same in order to make it consistent 


Lancashire 
and Yorkshire 
Railway Bill. 


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1870. 


with the provisions of the Bill as submitted to and 
passed by the Committee, and found the same, as 
amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Dent reported the Lancashire and Yorkshire Lancashire 
and London and North Western Railway Companies and Yorkshire 
(Steamboats) Bill, with Amendments. pe Nort 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; Western Raj. 


and be printed. way Com- 
panies (Steam. 
boats) Bill, 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners Vf Petitions for Private Bills, Saineer a 
That in the case of the Blane Valley Railway Bill, rd) 
originating in the Lords, and referred on the First 
Reading thereof, the Standing Orders not pre- 
viously inquired into, and which are applicable 
thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Littlehampton 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Water Bill 
That in the case of the Littlehampton Water Bill, "1 
originating in the Lords, and referred on the First 
Reading thereot, the Standing Orders not pre- 
viously inquired into, and which are applicable 
thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Halifax and 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Ovenden 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standin Railway BU 
Orders in the case of the Petition for additiona 
Provision in the Halifax and Ovenden Junction 
Railway Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 


Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read ; and ordered to lie &gt; ae the Table. Petitions, 
A Public Petition was also presented, and read ; yiae Votes 
and referred to a Select Committee. and Eighteenth 
Report. 
Ordered, That the Accounts relative to Metro- Metropolitas 
politan Police, which were presented upon the 5th Police. 
day of this instant May, be printed. No. 211. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Postal Postal Con- 
Contracts, which was presented upon the 5th day ‘*&lt;* 
of this instant May, be printed. No, 212. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Army (Small 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 4*™*) 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of all Small Arms sold by the 
Government for the last Five years to the Indian 
or Colonial Governments, giving the Number, 
ee of Arms, and Price at which they were 
sold. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Mr. pas reported from the Committee on Private Bille 


Group L of Private Bills; That, there being no (Group L.) 
business before the Committee, the Committee had 
adjourned to Monday the 16th May, at Twelve 
o’clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Consular Fees 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Returns of the Fees exacted at each Con- 
sular Establishment in Africa, Borneo, Brazil, 
Buenos Ayres, Chili, Columbia, Costa Rico, the 


Pacific Islands, Guatemala, Hayti, Madagascar, 
vi » Stayt, ‘Muscat, 





33 VicToria. 


Muscat, Zanzibar, Nicaragua, Persia, Peru, Salva- 
dor, Santo Domingo, and Venezuela, during the 
Ten years ending the 31st day of December 1868, 
distinguishing the Amounts accounted for to Her 
Majesty’s Government from those returned by the 
Consular Agent as part of his Remuneration: 
Of the Number of Persons enrolled as British 
Subjects on the Register of the same Consulates 
for each of the Ten years ending on the 31st day 
of December 1868 :——Of the Number of Civil 
and Criminal Plaints heard in each of Her Ma- 
jesty’s Consular Courts in those Countries for the 
Ten years ending on the 3lst day of December 
1868 :——And, of the Value of the direct Trade 
between Great Britain and each of the Consular 





6th May. 





Ports in the same Countries, distinguishing the 
Exports and Imports for each of the Ten years 
ie the 3lst day of December 1868. 

Ordered, ‘That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Poor Removal. Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 


Teave of 
Absence. 


a Return of all Poor Persons removed from any 
part of Great Britain to Ireland, in pursuance of 
the Acts enabling Boards of Guardians so to do, 
since the 7th day of August 1862 :——And, Copy 
of all Correspondence relating to such Removals, 
or any of them, between the Guardians of Unions 
in Ireland and the Poor Law Commissioners in 
Dublin, and between the said Commiasioners and 
the English Poor Law Board, in the following 
Form :— 








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Ordered, That Mr. Antrobus have leave of ab- 
sence for a fortnight, on account of a domestic 
affliction :—and, Mr. Anderson a fortnight, on ac- 
count of ill health. 


Ordered, That the Copy of the Report of the 


oe am 
ind.) ‘- Commissioners appointed by the Lords Commis- 


Greece (No, 5, 


70.) 


Supply. 


National 


may and 


Mueum, 


sioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury, to inquire into 
certain Civil Departments in Scotland, which was 
er gre upon the 24th day of March last, be re- 
erred to the Select Committee on Poor Law 
(Scotland). 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 
Capture and Murder, by Brigands, of British and 
Italian Subjects in Greece. 

o reeds That the said Paper do lie upon the 
able. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
a proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Taaton, in order to add the 
words “ in the opinion of this House, it is desirable 
“that the National Gallery and certain portions 
“of the British Museum should be opened for 
“ the inspection of the Public between the hours 
“ of Seven and Ten in the evening at least three 
“ evenings in the week,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 

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181 


words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:—The said proposed Amendment and 
Motion were severally, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself tan Land 
Bil 


into a Committee on the Jrish Land Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Cause, N° 4 (Compensation in respect of im- 
——— Exception of certain improvements. 

xception of certain tenancies), 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 5, 1. 33, 
after the word “ contract,” to insert the words 
“ unless the court decides that he ought on special 
** grounds to be so entitled.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :— Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 5, 1. 34, to 
leave out sub-section 3. 

Question proposed, That the words “a tenant of 
‘a holding under a lease,” stand part of the 
Clause :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Other Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 6, l. 4, to 
leave out the words “ upon such terms as the court 
‘* may deem reasonable,” in order to insert the 
words “as hereinafter provided.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause——put, and 
agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 6, 1. 5, to 
leave out the words “or neglected to avail him- 
* self of.” 

Question, That the words proposed to be left out 
stand part of the Clause——put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 6, 1. 10, 
after the word “from” to insert the words “a 
“ departure from a due course of husbandry, or 
“ from.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
—— put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the last Amendment to add the words “ Provided, 
“ That the Court shall have jurisdiction to inves- 
“ tigate and ascertain the several claims referred 
* to in the foregoing sub-sections.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 6, 1. 19, to 
leave out the word “ general.” 

Question, That the word “ general” stand part 
of the Clause——put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 6, 1. 20, to 
leave out the words “ estate of the landlord,” in 
order to insert the word “ holding.” 

Question, That the words proposed to be left out 
stand part of the Clause——put, and agreed to. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CiauseE, N° 5 (Presumption in respect of im- 
provements). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 6, 1. 36, after the 
word “ holding,” to insert the words “ under a 
“ tenancy created after the — of this Act.” 

Question put, That those words be there in- 
serted ; 

The Committee — pay 

. Plunkett, 

Tellers for the Yeas,{ Mv, Clase Bead: 


} 132. 
Tellers for the Noes,{ tyr" a: } 191. 
Amendments made. 

Motion made, and Question, That the Chairman 
do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again—— 
put, and negatived. 


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Bridgwater 
and Beverley 
Disfranchi 
ment Bill. 


8e- 


Poor Relief 
(Metropolis) 
Bill. 


Tramways 
Bill. 


Ways and 
Means. 


Game Laws 
Amendment, 
&amp;c. Bill, 


Railways 
(Powers and 
Construction) 
Bill. | 





182 


Question put, That the Clause, as amended, 
stand part of the Bill ; 
The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the Yeas, = yy wd : 


1 167. 
Viscount Crichton, 103 
.Colonel Barttelot : : 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 


Tellers for the Noes, 





And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Saturday morning ; 


Saturday, 7th May, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 

ess in the Bill ; and that he was directed to move, 
Phat the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Bridgwater and Beverley 
Disfranchisement Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking into 
consideration the Norwich Voters Disfranchise- 
ment Bill, as amended in the Committee ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion after the other Orders of the Day. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Poor Relief (Metro- 

lis) Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

A Clause (Financial Statement of Guardians), 
was twice read ; and made part of the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Tramways Bill; | 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

Reading of the Game bom Amendment, &amp;c. Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Monday the 16th day of this instant May. 


to Order, resolved itself 


The House, gpg 
e Railways (Powers and 


into a Committee on 
Construction) Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Causes, N°1 and N° 2, agreed to. 


Crausg, N° 3 (Powers of Board of Trade where 
notice of opposition lodged). 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, lL. 28, 
after the words “this Act,” to insert the words 
“every hearing by the Board of Trade of an 
‘* opposed application shall be held in public.” 

Gaeston put, That those words be there inserted ; 

The Committee divided. 

Mr. Brogden, 
Tellers for the Yeas, { Mr. R te t Fowler } 16. 
Tellers for the Noes, {Me a . 31. 


Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CriausE, N° 4 (Confirmation of Provisional 
Certificate by Act of Parliament. 24 &amp; 25 Vict. 
c.45. 25 &amp; 26 Vict. c. 19). 


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1870. 


Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 30, after the 
word ‘‘ may,” to insert the words “if the House 
“ so shall determine.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
—-put, and negatived. 

Clause agreed to. 

CiausgE, N° 5, agreed to. 


Cuause, N° 6, amended, and agreed to. 
Schedule agreed to, 

Preamble agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bull. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Gas ana 
mittee on the Gas and Water Facilities Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday “** Bill 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Public 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed Schools. 
upon the 3rd day of this instant May, That an 
humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, 
humbly to express the desire of this House that in 
the exercise of the power conferred upon Her Ma- 
jesty by the 9th, 10th, and 19th sections of the 
Act 31 &amp; 32 Vict. c. 118, with respect to the five 
Statutes for determining and establishing the Con- 
stitution of the new Governing Bodies of Shrews- 
bury, Winchester, Harrow, Charterhouse, and Rugby 
Schools, Her Majesty will be pleased to ascertain 
whether the said Statutes correspond with the pro- 
visions of the 17th and 19th sections of the En- 
dowed Schools Act of 1869, and if they do not 
correspond with the said sections, to disapprove of 
them, or of so much of them, accordingly ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Tuesday next. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Felony Bill 
take into consideration the Felony Bill, as amended 
in the Committee. 
A Clause (This Act shall not apply to Scotland) 
was twice read; and made part of the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Mortgage 
take into consideration the Mortgage Debenture bee (1868) 
Act (1865) Amendment Bill, as amended in the Amendment 
Committee. Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 


upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

Reading of the Game _ Some ( Scotland) Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Monday the 16th day of this instant May. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Game Laws Amendment (No. 2) 
Bill ; ‘ 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 16th day of this instant May. 


Game Laws 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 


Game Laws 


The House, according to Order, proceeded t? des a 


take into consideration the Norwich Voters Dis- 
franchisement Bill, as amended in the Committee ; pin. 
and an Amendment was made to the Bill. ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Inclosure 





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mons : 


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33 Vicroria. 


mons: And that Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen and 
Mr. Secretary Bruce do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on the 
Juries Bill do consist of Seventeen Members. 

The Committee was accordingly nominated of 
Viscount Enfield, Mr. Cross, Mr. Denman, Sir 
Hervey Bruee, Mr. Welby, Mr. Headlam, Mr. 
Amphlett, Mr. Dickinson, Mr. Floyer, Mr. Adol- 
phus Young, Mr. Henry Herbert, Mr. Gordon, Mr. 
Lush, Mr. Wilbraham Egerton, Mr. Donald Dal- 
rymple, Mr. Richard Bright, and Mr. Hanbury- 
Tracy; with Power to send for persons, papers, 
and records. 

Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 


Con- 
Mets (Dover 
to Calais.) 

No, 213. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of an Agreement continuing in force for 
One year from the 20th day of June next, and 
thereafter from year to year, subject to One year’s 
Notice on either side to terminate the Engagement, 
the present Contract between the General Post 
Office and the London, Chatham, and Dover and 
the South Eastern Railway Companies, for the 
conveyance of Mails between Dover and Calais. 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of a Contract with the North German 
Lloyd for the conveyance of Mails weekly from 
Southampton to New York for the Reduced Pay- 
ment of ‘Three-pence per Ounce for Letters carried 
by their Packets; together with Copy of a Mi- 
nute of the Board of Treasury, dated the 4th day 
of May 1870, in regard thereto. 
n Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 

aper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Mail Con- 
tracta (South- 
ampton to 
New York.) 
No. 214, 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of Quarterly Report of the Engineers at 
the heen of Refuge at Dover, Alderney, Port- 
land, and Holyhead, for the year ending the 31st 
day of March 1870 (in continuation of Parlia- 
mentary Paper, No. 166, of Session 1868-9). 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre accordingly presented the 
said Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen presented a Bill to 
amend the Law relating to the Inclosure of Com- 
mons: And the same was read the first time; and 
ordered to be read a second time upon Friday the 
10th day of June next; and to be printed. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon 
Monday next, the Friendly Societies Bill was 
read, and discharged. , 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 26th day of this instant May. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon 
Monday next, the National Debt (Consolidation 
and Dividends) Bill was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 26th day of this instant May. 


me Beaks The Order for reading a second time, upon 
Monday next, the Savings Banks Bill was read, 

and discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
"pom TT ey y the 26th day of this instant May. 
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The Order for the House to resolve itself into Stamp Dw 
a Committee, upon Monday next, on the Stamp "° Leases 
Duty on Leases Bill was read, and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursda 
the 26th day of this instant May, resolve itse 
into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Survey of 
Lords to the Survey of Great Britain, &amp;c. Bill be Sone yee 
taken into consideration upon Monday next. ee 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till Two of the clock on Saturday morning, 
adjourned till Monday next. 





Monday, 9th May, 1870 


PRAYERS. 


T HE House proceeded to take into considera- Hyde Local 
tion the Amendment made by the Lords to Board Bill. 
the Hyde Local Board Bill; and the same was 
twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 


The Brecon Gas Bill was read the third time. Brecon Gas 
- Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, Bill [Lords.] 
0 pass. 

rll That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


The Buzton Gas Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do . 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Buxton Gas 
Bill. 


The Chiltern Hills Spring Water Bill was read Chiltern Hills 
the third time. Bill CE wal 
P Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendment, 

0 pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with an Amendment; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


Ordered, That the Clyde Lighthouses Bill be read Clyde Light- 
the third time after the other Private Business. ouses B 


The Metropolitan and Saint John’s Wood Rail- Metropolitan 
way Bill was read the third time. pte 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the Railway Bill. 
Title be, An Act to enable the Metropolitan and 
Saint John’s Wood Railway Company to abandon 
the authorised Extension of their Railway to Hamp- 
stead, and for other purposes. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Duke of 
the Duke of Sutherland's Railway Bill, as amended Suthetian’s 
in the Committee. [Lords] 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Kirkcaldy and 
the Kirkcaldy and Dysart Water Bill, as amended Dys#"t Water 
in the Committee; and Amendments were made — 
to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Leeds Corpo- 
the Leeds Corporation Gas, &amp;c. Bill, as amended — 
in the Committee. Pa 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


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184 


Pembroke and The Pembroke and Tenby Railway (No. 2) Bill 
Tenby Rail- was read a second time ; and committed. 
me 


Clyde Light- 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
houses Bill, 


Reading of the Clyde Lighthouses Bill ; 

And a Motion being made, That the Bill be 
now read the third time; 

Colonel French, by Her Majesty’s Command, 
acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives 
Her Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s interest is 
concerned, that the House may do therein as they 
shall think fit. 

Then the Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, 'That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Leverington A Bill for making better Provision for the Cure 
Rectory Bill. of Souls within the limits of the Parish of Lever- 
ington and of certain adjacent Parishes, all in the 
County of Cambridge, iu the Diocese of Ely, was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a se- 


cond time. 
Public Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select 
(Rieuton ch Committee on Public Petitions; That they had 
beat) examined the Petitions presented upon the 4th, 


5th, and 6th days of this instant May, and had 
directed him to make a Report thereof to the 
House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Prisons and 


Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords, 
Prison Minis- § 


to request that their Lordships will be pleased to 


ters Acts. ive leave to the Earl of Carnarvon to attend to 
e examined as a Witness before the Select Com- 
‘ mittee on the Prisons and Prison Ministers Acts: 
And that the Clerk do carry the said Message. 
Dare Valley Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 


Railway Bill one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
[daras.5 Bills, That in the case of the Dare Valley Railway 
Bill, originating in the Lords, and referred on the 
First Reading thereof, the Standing Orders not 
previously inquired into, and which are applicable 
thereto, have been complied with. 
Ordered, That theBill be read a second time. 


Liantrissant Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
peek Md one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
way Bill Bills, That in the case of the Llantrissant and 
[Lords.] Taff Vale Junction Railway Bill, originating in 
the Lords, and referred on the First Reading 
thereof, the Standing Orders not previously in- 
quired into, and which are applicable thereto, have 
been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Girvan and Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
Portpatrick'~ one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
ver Bat Rail- Bills, That in the case of the Girvan and Port- 
{ Lords.] atrick Junction Railway Bill, originating in the 
Sade and referred on the First Reading thereof, 
the Standing Orders not previously inquired into, 
and which are applicable thereto, on. been com- 
plied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Chelsea Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
Rectory Bill one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
[Lords.} Bills, That in the case of the Chelsea Rectory Bill, 
ceigesng in the Lords, and referred on the First 
er thereof, no Standing Orders not previously 
inquired into are applicable. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


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1870. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Birm; 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Water 
That in the case of the Birminghom Water Bill, 2rd] 
originating in the Lords, and referred on the First 
Reading thereof, no Standing Orders not pre- 
viously inquired into are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions, 
A Public Petition was also presented, and read ; vide Votes 
and referred to a Select Committee. and Nine. 
teenth Report, 
Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Greece (No,¢, 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the '*’ 
Capture and Murder, by Brigands, of British and 
Italian Subjects in Greece. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- East Indi 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 3rd day of this (Treaties, &amp;,) 
instant May, for Returns relative to East India 
(Treaties, &amp;c.) 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Loan Fund 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Thirty-second Annual (nea a 
Report of the Commissioners of the Loan Fund 
Board of Ireland, pursuant to the Act 6 &amp; 7 Vic. 

c. 91, for 1869. 

Copy of Report of the President of Queen’s Queen's Col- 
College, Belfast, for the year ending 31st July '8* Belfast. 
1869. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return south 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 28th day Kensington 
of April last, for a Return relative to the South Museum 
Kensington Museum. 

Return to an Order, dated the 22nd day of Press Prose 
March last, for Returns relative to Press Prose- (ireland) 
cutions (Jreland). ” 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Foreign and 
dated the 30th day of July, in the last Session of Colonial 
Parliament, for a Return of all Loans to Foreign fons, 
Countries and British Colonies, and of all Loans 
raised by Foreign Countries and British Colonies, 
of which the Capital or Interest have been 
guaranteed by Act of Parliament, from 1820 to 
1868 inclusive, giving the Date of each Act of 
Parliament authorising such Loans and Guarantees, 
the Amount of each Loan or guaranteed Loan, 
the purpose for which it was intended, and stating 
in the case of each Loan whether it has been 
repaid in whole or in part; and, if not, whether 
the Interest upon it has been paid, and in the case 
of each guaranteed Loan, whether the liability 
incurred by the Guarantee has been diminished ; 
and, if so, to what extent. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Childers presented,—Return to an Order, Greenwich 
dated the 8th day of April last, for a Return _— 
relative to Greenwich Hospital Funds. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Beer, Xc. Beer, hog 
Licences, which was presented upon the 5th day Licen m : 
of this instant May, be printed. No, 216. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Harbours Harbours of 
of Refuge, which was presented upon the 6th day xe: 
of this instant May, be printed. . 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Navy( Beards.) 


a Copy of any Rule, Order, or Statement pat — 








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Oldham Cor- 
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33 VicToRIA. 


Custom enforced in the Royal Navy and Marines 
on the wearing of Beards. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of any Rule, Order, or Statement 
of any Custom enforced in Her Majesty's Army on 
the wearing of Beards. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Amount of Money the 
Property of Deceased or Discharged Soldiers from 
1864 to 1869 in hands of the War Department: 
—-And, Statement of the Forms used to acquaint 
their Families of the Balance to which they may 
be entitled. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Mr. Liddell reported the Oldham Corporation 
Water, &amp;c. Bill, with Amendments. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Jrish Land Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


CiausE, N° 6 (Compensation in respect of 
payment to incoming Tenant). 

‘Amendment proposed, in p. 6, 1. 41, after the 
word “ holding,” to insert the words “ from year 
“ to-year.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Amendments made. 

‘Another Amendment proposed, in p. 7, 1. 11, 
after the word “ obtain” to insert the words “ and 
“ has obtained.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
—— put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause to add the words “ Provided always, 
“ That this section shall apply not only to farms 
“ and agricultural holdings, but also to town parks 
* and holdings in towns and villages.” 

Question, That those words be there added — 
put, and negatived. 

Other Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Cuause, N° 7, amended, and agreed to. 

Ciause, N° 8 (Limitation as to disturbance in 
holding). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 7,1. 31, after the 
word “ rent,” to insert the words “ or for breach 
“of any condition which the judge before whom 
“ the action is tried shall consider reasonable.” 

Question put, That those words be there inserted; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellersfor the ;Mr. Chaplin, 113 

Yeas, Lord Claud John Hamilton } : 

Tellersforthe (Mr. Glyn, 194 

Noes, Mr. Adam: ‘ 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 7, 1. 32, to 
leave out from the word “ landlord ” to the end of 
the Clause, in order to add the words “ and any 
“ person who is ejected for non-payment of rent 
&gt; shall, if the Court so decide, stand in the same 
? pon in all respects as if he were quitting his 
holding voluntarily.” 


Question put, That the words “ unless the Court 
Von, 125. 


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185 


* decides that it ought on special grounds to be so 
“ deemed ” stand part of the Clause ; 
The Committee divided. 
Tellers for the Yeas,{ Lo om : } 132. 
Mr. Corrance, } 55 
Mr. Clare Read: F 
An Amendment made. 
Clause, as amended, agreed to. 
Cause, N° 9 (Derivative title of Tenant). 
Amendment proposed, in p. 7, J. 41, after the 
word “ if,” to insert the words “ with the know- 
* ledge of his landlord, and without objection on 
“ his part.” 
Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted Se 2 sete by leave, withdrawn. 


An Amendment made. 
Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


CxauseE, N° 10, amended, and agreed to. 


Crausz, N° 11 (Exemption of certain Lands). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 8, 1. 29, after the 
word “or,” to insert the words “ any holding 
* commonly known as town parks.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted ~~ dineeniaanel; by leave, withdrawn. 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 8, 1. 33, 
after the word “ or” to insert the words “ any hold- 
“ing consisting of a dwelling-house and land, in 
‘‘ which the annual value of the land, as valued 
‘“‘ under the Acts relating to the valuation of rate- 
“able property in Ireland, does not exceed the 
“ annual value of the house, or.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted a ea by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause, to add the words “ any holding under 
“a lease made before the passing of this Act, for 
“a term of not less than nineteen years, and if 
“land valued, not less than fifty pounds annual 
‘value under the Acts relating to the valuation 
“ of rateable property in Jreland, except in respect 
“ of unexhausted tillages and manures.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


Cuause, N° 12 (Proceedings by Tenant). 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 8, 1. 39, to 
leave out the words “ under this Act,” in order 
to insert the words “ to the payment of any sur 
“ under any of the usages mentioned in the first 
“ section of this Act, and about to quit his hold- 
ing may, within the prescribed time, make a re- 
quisition in writing on his landlord for the pay- 
“ment of the sum he claims under the usage 
applicable to the land he is about to quit, and 
" daroupen the landlord, if there is no dispute as 
“ to the amount, may either pay the same to the 
“tenant, and thereupon the land shall be freed 
“ and discharged for ever, or the landlord, with- 
“ out raising the rent, may allow the tenant to sell 
« his occupation to any solvent tenant to whom the 
“Jandlord shall not make reasonable objection, 
‘and thereupon the land shall continue liable to 
such usage, but all claims of the outgoing tenant 
« shall be deemed satisfied.” 

Question, That the words “ under this Act” 
stand part of the Clause——put, and agreed to. 

Other Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CiauseE, N° 13 (Proceedings by Landlord). 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 9,1. 11, 
after the word “ claim” to insert the words “ and 
“ the particulars thereof.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment made. 

BB Clause, 


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186 


Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Cuause, N° 14 (Equities between Landlord 
and Tenant). 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 9, 1. 19, 
after the word “ aforesaid” to insert the words 
‘ and including the terms and conditions subject 
“to which the tenant has originally obtained 
“ possession of his holding, the period of actual 
“ enjoyment by the tenant, the rent payable by 
** the tenant being during such his period of en- 
* a eg as proportioned to the free letting value 
“of the holding, and any special circumstances 
“ connected either with the cultivation of the hold- 
* ing, or with the mode or incidents of the termi- 
* nation of the tenure.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :— Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 9, 1. 24, 
after the word “ just” to insert the words “ and 
“in the case of any set-off allowed by the provi- 
* sions of this Act, which shall be in the nature 
* of unliquidated damages, shall ascertain the 
** same.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :— Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause to add the words “ Provided, That 
‘“‘ when a disturbance of occupation takes place by 
*¢ reason of the infraction or non-observance by the 
“ occupier of any rules or regulations established 
“ for the management of an estate, the Court may, 
* in determining the amount of compensation, take 
* the same into consideration in discharge or re- 
“ duction of such claim: Provided always, That 
*‘ the Court shall deem such rules and regulations 
“to be in themselves just and reasonable, that 
* their observance is conducive to the well-being 
*‘ of the tenantry on such estate, that the existence 
*¢ of such rules and regulations is known generally 
“to such tenantry, and that due notice - been 
** given in the particular case to the tenant so re- 
- fosing or neglecting to comply with them.” 

Question proposed, That those words be ther 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Crausk, N° 15, agreed to. 

CuausE, N° 16 (Lease in lieu of compensation). 

Question put, That the Clause stand part of 
the Bill ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the f Captain Archdall, 

Yeas, \ Lord George Hamilton: 

Tellers for thef Mr. Glyn, 

Noes, Mr. Adam: 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 


} 148. 
250. 





continued to sit till after 
uesday morning ; 


And the House havin 
Twelve of the clock on 


Tuesday, 10th May, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 


again. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the Poor Relief (Metropolis) Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Tramways Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said C ommittee. 


9th—10th May. 





1870. 


The Bridgwater and Beverley Disfranchisement Bridgwate 
Bill was, according to Order, read the third time, %°4 Beverly 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. nea 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the " 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Norwich Voters Disfranchisement Bill was, Norwich 
according to Order, read the third time. Voters Dis. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. oy 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the — 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the da being read, for the Second Real Estate 
Reading of the Real Estate Succession Bill; Succession 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time = 


upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Army Enlistment Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Army Enlist. 
ment Bill, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Annuity Tax 
Reading of the Annuity Tax Abolition (Edinburgh (bolition 
and Montrose, Xc.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill ; po _ 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time &amp;c.) Act 

1860 
upon Thursday next. see — 

The Pier and Harbour Orders Confirmation Bill Pier and 
was, according to Order, read a second time ; and prerwes F 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, firmation Bill, 
for Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 


mittee of Su ply 5 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
ommittee. 


day next, resolve itself into the said 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means; sap. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day wip, ‘se for taking into 
consideration the Railways (Powers and Construc- 
tion) Bill, as amended in the Committee ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Gas and Water Facilities Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. ° 


Railways 
(Powers and 
Construction) 
Bill. 


Gas and Water 


Survey of 
Great Britain, 
&amp;c. Bill. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the Survey of Great Britain, &amp;c. 
Bill; and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Metropolitan, 
Reading of the Metropolitan Buildings and Ma- ee 
nagement Bill ; Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Stamp Dey 
Reading of the Stamp Duty on Deeds Bill ; 7 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third Felony Bil 
Reading of the Felony Bill; 
And a Motion being made, That the Bill be now 
read the third time ; 
Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command, acquainted the House, a 
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parliamentary 
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Magistrates in 
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33 Vicroria. 


Her Majesty, having been informed of the purport 
of the Bull, gives Her Consent, so far as Her Ma- 
jesty’s interest is concerned, that the House may 
do therein as they shall think fit. 

Then the Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Mortgage Debenture Act (1865) Amend- 
ment Bill was, according to Order, read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being 
proposed, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 
amend the Law relating to Procedure at Parlia- 
mentary Elections, and for other purposes :—And 
a Debate arising thereupon ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the Debate be now adjourned :— 
And the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Law relating to Procedure at Par- 
liamentary Elections, and for other purposes: And 
that the Marquis of Hartington, Mr. Secretary 
Bruce, and Mr. John Bright do prepare, and bring 
it in. 


The Select Committee on Pawnbrokers was no- 
minated of Mr. Ayrton, Mr. Richard Arkwright, 
Mr. Alderman Carter, Mr. Hambro, Mr. Thomas 
Hughes, Mr. Charles Henry Mills, Mr. Whitwell, 
Mr. Ridley, Mr. Serjeant Simon, Colonel Beres- 
ford, Mr. Morley, Mr. Sidebottom, Mr. Montague 
Guest, Mr. Charley, and Mr. Plimsoll ; with Power 
to send for persons, papers, and records. 

Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to enable the Senior Magistrate of Populous Places 
in Scotland to act ex officio as a Justice of the Peace 
and Commissioner of Supply for the County in 
which the said Populous Place is situated: And 
that Mr. Carnegie, Sir Edward Colebrooke, and Mr. 
Orr Ewing do prepare, and bring it in. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Copies of Memorial to the Secretary of 
State for the Home Department, from the Teachers 
and Students in connection withthe Artizan Science 
Classes in Birmingham, objecting to Concessions 
recently granted to the Brassfounders of that Town, 
under the 12th Clause of the Schedule of “ The 
Factory Acts Extension Act, 1867 ”:——And, of 
the Material Parts of the Correspondence between 
the Brassfounders and the Home Office on the 
subject. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to regulate the Sale of Poisons in Ireland, and to 
alter and amend an Act passed by the Parliament 
of Ireland in the thirty-first year of the reign of His 
Majesty King George the Third, chapter thirty- 
four, intituled, “ An Act for more effectually 
| agroeber the Health of His Majesty’s Subjects, 
or tong an Apothecaries Hall in the ag of 
Dublin, an ae the Profession of an Apo- 
thecary th out the Kingdom of Ireland”: And 
that Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland and Mr. 
Chichester Fortescue do prepare, and bring it in. 
Vou. 125, 


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187 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Telegraph Act 

a Return showing the Total Amount of Consols ‘'®6) 

or other Stock which has been created under the 

Telegraph Act, 1869; showing in detail the Dates 

when and the Prices at which such Stock has been 

from time to time taken by the Commissioners for 

the Reduction of the National Debt, or placed 

upon the Market. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented East India 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased (Nawab 
to give directions, that there be laid before this —_— 
House, Copies or Extracts from the Despatch for- 
warded by the Court of Directors of the late East 
India Company to the Governor of Calcutta, Mr. 
Cartier, dated the 10th day of April 1771, so far 
as the same Despatch relates to the Family or 
Affairs of the Nawab Nazim: And, of Mr. 
Cartier’s Letter to which such Despatch was 
a Reply. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
_ are a Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 

ouncil. 





The Marquis of Hartington presented a Bill to Parliamentary 
amend the Law relating to Procedure at Parlia- Elections Bill. 
mentary Elections, and for other purposes: And Bill 120. 
the same was read the first time; and ordered to 
be read a second time upon Monday the 30th day 
of this instant May; and to be printed. 


Mr. Carnegie presented a Bill to enable the Magistrates in 
Senior Magistrate of Populous Places in Scotland Panes (heet- 
to act ex officio as a Justice of the Peace and Com- jand) Bill. 
missioner of Supply for the County in which the ij] 121. 
said Populous Place is situated: And the same 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read a 


second time upon Tuesday next ; and to be printed. 


Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland presented a Sale of 
Bill to regulate the Sale of Poisons in Jreland, and (ireland) Bill 
to alter and amend an Act passed by the Parlia- Bill 122 
ment of Ireland in the thirty-first year of the ~ ‘ 
reign of His Majesty King George the Third, 
chapter thirty-four, intituled, “ An Act for more 
effectually preserving the Health of His Majesty’s 
Subjects, for creating an Apothecaries Hall in the 
City of Dublin, and regulating the Profession of 
an Apothecary throughout the Kingdom of Ire- 
land”: And the same was read the first time; and 
ordered to be read a second time upon Monday 
next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords, by one of the Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Oyster and Oyster and 
Mussel Fisheries Supplemental Bill, without any we 
Amendment. Supplemental 

Bill. 


eed to the Chesterfield and Chesterfield 
— Railway Bill, without any Amend- Railway Bl 
The Lords have agreed to the County Courts County Courts 
(Buildings) Bill, with an Amendment; to which at 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. ’ 
The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Bury Saint 
Act to enable the Bury Saint Edmunds and Thet- - a — 
ford Railway Company to make a Deviation in way Bill . 
their authorised Railway, and for other purposes ; [Lords.] 
to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 


House. 


The Lords have 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Steam Boilers 
Wednesday next, the Steam Boilers Inspection [spection 
Bill was read, and discharged. . 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 31st day of this instant May. 





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188 


County Ordered, That the Amendment made by the 
Courts (Build- Tords to the County Courts (Buildings) Bill be 
—_— taken into consideration this day. 
And then the House, havin 
till Two of the clock on 
adjourned till this day. 


continued to sit 
uesday morning, 








Tuesday, 10th May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
ISCOUNT Bury reported the Salford Bo- 


rough Improvement Bill, with Amendments. 


Salford 
Borough Iin- 


—_— Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Beccles Water 
Bill [Lords.] 


The Beccles Water Bill was read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


Colne Fishery _ The Colne Fishery Bill was read the third 
Bill. time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Fylde Water Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


Fylde Water 
Bill [Lords.} 


Millwall Canal. Lhe Millwall Canal Bill was read the third 
Bill [Lords.) time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


North British _ Lhe North British and Mercantile Insurance 
and Mercantile Company Bill was read the third time. 
Insurance Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


Company Bill 
[ Lords.) 


Shoreham and Lhe Shoreham and District Water Bill was 
District Water read the third time. 
Bill [Lords.} Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


The Southport Water Bill was read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


Southport 
Water Bill 
[ Lords.) 


The Yeadon Water Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


Yeadon Water 
Bill [Lords.] 


Yeovil Im- A Motion being made, That the Yeovil Improve- 
rovement | ment Bill be now read the third time ; 
in. And Notice being taken, that the interest of 
the Prince of Wales, as Duke of Cornwail, is con- 
cerned therein ; 
Mr. Horsman, by Command of His — High- 
ness, acquainted the House, That His Royal 
Highness, having been informed of the purport 
of the Bill, gives His Consent, as far as His Royal 


Qth—10th May. 


1870. 


Highness’s interest is concerned, that the House 
—_ do therein as they shall think fit. 
hen the Bill was read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, 'That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Ashton-undg, 
the ye sot Stalybridge, and Dukinfield Lyne, Staly. 
(District) Water Bill, as asi. in the Com- Deane 
mittee. ( District) 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time, Water Bil, 


The Bury Saint Edmunds and Thetford Rail- Bury saint 
way Bill was read the first time. Edmunds and 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- -'t‘rd Rail 


° e.e ° ° Bil 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. [Lorde] 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions, 


Vide Nine. 
teenth Report. 
Ordered, Thatthe Return relative to the Procura- Procurator 
tor Fiscal (Midlothian), which was presented upon ¥' —_" 
the 25th day of April last, be printed. No. 216, 
Ordered, That the Return relative to Chelsea Chelsea and 
and Kilmainham Hospitals, which was presented ee sy 
upon the 3rd day of this instant May, be printed. - po 
Ordered, That the Return relative to the South South 
Kensington Museum, which was presented upon Kensinston 
the 9th day of this instant May, be printed. Ne ait 
Ordered, That the Return relative to Foreign Foreign and 
and Colonial Guaranteed Loans, which was pre- Colouial 


sented upon the 9th day of this instant May, be ee 


printed. No. 219. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an Convict Este 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 28th day of pee a 
March last, for Returns relative to Convict Esta- em Phen) 
blishments ( Chatham and other Places). 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant to Cattle 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Co 1€8 (Treland) Act 
of Two Orders in Council, issued under the Pro- (1s66.) 
visions of the Cattle Diseases (Ireland) Act, 1866. 

. —— That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Otway presented,—Further Return to an Diplomatic 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 9th day of 4 = 
August, in the last Session of Parliament, for a Re- 
turn of the Total Expenditure, during the Year 
1868, at each Place where there is any Diplomatic 
or Consular Establishment, and of the Details of 
such Expenditure, under the following Heads :— 


| 








Salary of each Official in the 
Outfits for Ambassadors, En- 
voys, Secretaries of Embassy 
in Special Missions during the 

Diplomatic and Consular 
at each Place. 


Ten Years 1859 to 1868. 


and Legation, and Consuls, from 


Couriers’, and all other Mis- 
1859 to 1868. 


Diplomatic Service. 
cellaneous Expenses. 


Diplomatic Service. 
Yearly Average of Sums expended 


Allowances for Consular Office Ex- 


th penses and House Rent. 


Total 
p | me 


Rank of each Official in the 
Dragowan's Servants’ Wages, 
Yearly Average of Sums raid for 
Rank of each Consular Officer, 
Salary of each Consular Officer. 


Residence. 





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And, of all Sums voted, since the Year 1840, 
on each of the following Accounts, viz. : 

British Embassy House at Paris ; 

British Embassy House at Madrid; 
British 





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British Consulate and Embassy Houses at 
Constantinople ; 

British Embassy House at Therapia ; 

Consular Buildings in China ; 

Consular Buildings in Japan ; 

British Mission House at Tehran ; 
distinguishing the Amounts paid for Repairs and 
Furniture, and for the Salaries of Superintendents 
and Clerks of the Works. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


tic Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords, 
snd Consular to request that their Lordships wiil be pleased to 
Services. give leave to the Viscount Halifax to attend to be 
examined as a Witness before the Select Com- 
mittee on Diplomatic and Consular Services: And 

that the Clerk do carry the said Message. 


puilway Bills Mr. Bathurst reported from the Committee on 
(Group 8:) Group 8 of Railway Bills; That, there being no 
business before the Committee, the Committee 
had adjourned to Thursday next, at Twelve of 

the clock. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Railway Bills Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on 
(Group?) Group 2 of Railway Bills; That, for the con- 
venience of Parties, the Committee had adjourned 

till Thursday next, at Twelve of the clock. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Halifax Water, Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
&amp;e, Bill. one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private 
Bills, in respect of non-compliance with the Stand- 
ing Orders in the case of the Petition for addi- 
tional Provision in the Halifax Water, &amp;c. Bill. 
Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Bast India Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
(Railways.) to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return exhibiting the Amount sanc- 
tioned for the Home Establishments of the different 
guaranteed Railway Companies in India, and the 
manner of its Disbursement; distinguishing the 
Sum allowed to the Board of Directors and the 
Sums paid to the Managing Directors, Secretary, 
Consulting Engineer, and Auditors, and for the 
Office Establishment ; together with the Amount 
of Capital and Revenue at the respective periods 
of 1859 and 1869. 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Message from Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a 
the Lords, © Message had been brought from the Lords by one 
of their Clerks, as followeth : 

et The Lords have agreed to the Severn and Wye 
and Canal Bu, Ailway and Canal Bill, without any Amendment. 
Naturalization The Lords have agreed to the Amendments made 
by this House to the Naturalization Bill, without 
any Amendment. 

he Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, “ An 
to extend the time for purchase of Lands, and 
for the completion of the Harborne Railway ”; to 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. 

The Lords request, That this House will be 
pleased to communicate to their Lordships, a Copy 
of the Report from the Select Committee appointed 
by this ta in the present Session of Parlia- 
ment on the Tramways Bill, together with the 
Proceedings of the Committee and Minutes of 
Evidence. 

Ordered, That a Printed Copy of the said Re- 


e 
(lary Bill Act 


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May. 189 


port be communicated to the Lords, as desired by 
their Lordships: And that the Clerk do deliver 


the same. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Ballot Bill. 
the adjourned Debate on the Question propose 

upon the 16th day of March last, That the Ballot 

Bill be now read a second time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till Monday the 30th day of this instant May. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Metropolitan 
Reading of the Metropolitan Buildings and Ma- — = 
nagement Bill ; rene 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


To-morrow. 


Ordered, That Mr. Collins have leave of ab- Leave of 
sence till Whitsuntide, on account of a domestic Absence. 
affliction. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce reported from the Select Burials Bil 
Committee on the Burials Bill; That they had gone ij) 123, 
through the Bill, and made Amendments there- 
unto. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a . 
Committee of the whole House, for Monday next. 

Ordered, That the Minutes of the Proceedings No, 290. 
of the Committee be printed. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being Public Prose- 
put, That a Select Committee be appointed to in- cutions. 
quire into the present system of conducting Public 
Prosecutions in Scotland, with the view of amend- 
ing that system, if necessary, and of extending to 
other parts of the United Kingdom the institution 
of Public Prosecutors :—It passed in the Negative. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being East India 
roposed, That this House condemns the system (Opium 
by which a large portion of the Indian Revenue is ®*¥*™%*-) 

raised from Opium: 

And the previous Question being put, That that 
Question be now put ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. _ 

Tellers for the Yeas, a. a cee vs \ 46. 
Tellers for the Noes, { aaa yy ond \ 150. 


So it passed in the Negative. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being Income Tax. 

put, That a Select Committee be appointed to in- 
quire into the Mode of assessing the Income Tax 
leviable under Schedule D, and as to the practica- 
bility of Ts for the Revenue raised there- 
from, whereby, having due regard to existing 
liabilities, the injury resulting alike to indivi- 
duals and to the public under the present system 
may be avoided :—It passed in the Negative. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- sligo}Borough 

posed, That Mr. Speaker do issue his Warrant to Writ. 

the Clerk of the Crown in Jreland, to make out a 

new Writ for the ae of a Burgess to serve in 

this present Parliament for the Borough of Sligo, 

in the room of Major Knox, whose Election has 

been determined to be void :—And the said Mo- 

tion was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Savings 
a Return respecting the Capital and Interest of Banks. 
Savings Banks Funds in the hands of the Commis- 
sioners for the Reduction of the National Debt, 
for the several years from November 1859 to No- 
vember 1869 (in continuation of Parliamentary 
Paper, No. 117, of Session 1860). 





VoL. 125. 


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Conventual 
and 


&amp;c. 


Wine and 


(1869) Amend- 
ment 


Bill 124. 


Queen Anne's 
Bounty 
(Superannu- 
ation) Bill. 


Railway Con- 
struction 
Facilities Act 


ment Bill. 


190 


10th—11th May. 


The Select Committee on Conventual and Monas- 


t Deg tic Institutions, &amp;c., was nominated of Mr. Villiers, 


Mr. Newdegate, Mr. Jessell, Mr. Thomas Chambers, 
Mr. Matthews, Mr. Howes, Mr. Cogan, Mr. Pem- 
berton, The O’ Conor Don, Mr. Bourke, Mr. Sher- 
lock, Mr. John Gilbert Talbot, Mr. Pease, Mr. 
George Gregory, and Sir John Ogilvy ; with Power 
to send for persons, papers, and records. 

Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 

Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Cotr- 
mittee, that they have Power to include in their 
inquiries, Anglican and other Religious Institu- 
tions in Great Britain of a Conventual or Monastic 


character. 


And the House having continued to sit till after 


Twelve of the clock on 


ednesday morning ; 
Wednesday, 11th May, 1870: 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That it be an Instruction to the Committee 
not to inquire into Matters which would involve a 
criminal charge against any person, or the forfei- 
ture of any legal or equitable interest in property : 


—And the said Motion was, with leave ofthe 


ouse, 


withdrawn. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
Beerhouse Act into a Committee on the Wine and Beerhouse Act 
(1869) Amendment Bill. 


(In the Committee. ) 


CrauseEs, N° 1 to N° 3, agreed to. 

Cause, N° 4, disagreed to. 

Cuavssgs, N° 5 to N° 9, amended, and agreed to. 
Cravuse, N° 10 (Houses licensed to retail 


sweets). 


Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause to add the words “ and all the provisions 
“of the Act as to the grant and renewal by the 
“ Excise of Licences for the sale by retail of beer, 
* cider, and wine, and as to the application for a 
“ orant of certificate in respect to such licence, 
“shall apply to licences for the sale by retail of 
** sweets or made wine.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Cxause, N° 11, amended, and agreed to. 

Crauses, N° 12 and N° 13, agreed to. 

A Clause (Grant, duration, and transmission of 
certificates )—— brought up, and read the first time. 


Motion made, and Question 
Clause be read a second time :— 


roposed, That the 
otion and Clause, 


by leave, withdrawn. 

Three Clauses added. 

Another Clause (Provision as to residence) 
——brought up, and read the first time. 


Question, 


time 





t the Clause be read a second 


put, and negatived. 


Bill, as amended, to be reported. 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 


son re 





rted, That the Committee had gone 


through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the 
Committee, be taken into consideration upon 
Tuesday next; and be printed. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 


Readin 


of the Queen Anne’s Bounty (Superan- 


nuation) Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Railway Construction Facilities 
(1864) Amend- Act (1864) Amendment Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Tuesday the 7th day of June next. 





1870, 

The Order of the day being read, for resuming Adulteration 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed of Food or 
upon the 9th day of March last, That the Adul- (eax Act 
teration of Food or Drink Act (1860) Amendment ment Bill, 
Bill be now read a second time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Public Schools, 
the adjourned Debate on the Question semana 
upon the 3rd day of this instant May, That an 
humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, 
humbly to express the desire of this House, that in 
the exercise of the power conferred upon Her 
Majesty by the 9th, 10th, and 19th sections of the 
Act 31 &amp; 32 Vie. c. 118, with respect to the five 
Statutes for determining and establishing the con- 
stitution of the new Governing Bodies of Shrews- 
bury, Winchester, Harrow, Charterhouse, and Rugby 
Schools, Her Majesty will be pleased to ascertain 
whether the said Statutes correspond with the 

rovisions of the 17th and 19th sections of the 

ndowed Schools Act of 1869, and, if they do not 
correspond with the said sections, to disapprove of 
them, or of so much of them, accordingly ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till Friday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Tramways 
into a Committee on the Tramways Bill; and, 2! 
after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker re- 
sumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That 
the Committee had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Railways 
take into consideration the Railways (Powers and (Powers and 
Construction) Bill, as amended in the Committee, Construction) 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Gas and Water 
mittee on the Gas and Water Facilities Bill; Facilities Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Stamp Duty 
Reading of the Stamp Dut on Deeds Bill; oa De ee 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 26th day of this instant May. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to County Courts 
take into consideration the Amendment made by er 
the Lords to the County Courts (Buildings) Bill;  ~ 
and the same was twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Message from 
Message had been brought from the Lords, by one the Lords. 
of their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendment Chiltern Hills 
made by this House to the Chiltern Hills Spring Sr teorde) 
Water Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendments Brecon Gas 
made by this House to the Brecon Gas Bill, with- Bill [Lords 
out any Amendment. 

The Lords give leave to the Viscount Halifax Diplomatic 
td attend the Select Committee appointed by this watt 
House on Diplomatic and Consular Services, pur- 
suant to Message of this day, his Lordship (in his 
place) consenting. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before Two of the 
clock on Wednesday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 








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PRAYERS. 


gaint Albans T HE House proceeded to take into considera- 
Gas Bill tion the Saint Albans Gas Bill, as amended 
[Lords in the Committee. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Blane Valley Railway Bill was read a 
second time; and committed. 


The Littlehampton Water Bill was read a second 
time ; and committed. 


; The Harborne Railway Bill was read the first 
time. 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence 
taken before the Committee on the Belfast Har- 
bour Bill, in Session 1854, be referred to the 
Committee on the Belfast Harbour Bill. 


Downpatrick, | Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
Dundrum, and one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
eg That in the case of the Downpatrick, Dundrum, 
my and Newcastle Railway Bill, referred on the First 
Reading thereof, Standing Order No. 71 has 
been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

A Public Petition was also presented, and read ; 
and referred to a Select Committee. 


Public 


Vide Votes 
and Twentieth 
Report. 


Benefices Bill. © The Benefices Bill was, according to Order, read 


a second time; and committed to a Committee of 
the whole House, for Tuesday next. 


County 
(Ireland) Bill, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the County Coroners (Jreland) Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
** this day six months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“now” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas, in ie : } 


Tellers for the Noes, { - — : } 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“ upon this day six months” be added at the end 
of the Question :—It was resolved in the Affir- 
mative. 

Then the main Question, so amended, being put; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon this day six months. 


98 
172. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
eading of the Suburban Commons Bill ; 

Anda Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a 
second time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, b leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
“ this day six months.” 

VoL. 125. 


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Commons Bill. R 


11th May. 





191 


And the Question being put, That the word 
“now” stand part of the Question :—It was re- 
solved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time ; and committed. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be committed to a 
Committee of the whole House for Wednesday 
the 22nd day of June next; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the words “ committed 
“to a” to the end of the Question, in order to add 
the words “ Select Committee,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question ; 

he House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the; Mr. Cowper- Temple, 133 
Yeas, { Mr. Vernon Harcourt : \ ‘ 
Tellers for the f Mr. Lowther, - 
Noes, (Mr. Assheton : ‘ 


So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be committed to a Com- 
mittee of the whole House, for Wednesday the 
22nd day of June next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself petty Custom 
into a Committee on the Petty Customs (Scotland) parr en, O 
Abolition Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Abslitien 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, 
without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Admiralty | 

Reading of the Admiralty District Registrars District Re 

Bill; gistrars Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Wednesday the 25th day of this instant May. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means; Means. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Metropolitaa 
Reading of the Metropolitan Buildings and Ma- oe 
nagement Bill ; ae 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Adalteration 
the adjourned Debate on the Question ‘proposed —— 
upon the 9th day of March last, That the Adul- (1960) amend- 
teration of Food or Drink Act (1860) Amendment ment Bill. 
Bill be now read a second time. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 


till Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking into Tramways 
consideration the Tramways Bill, as jorems ie in Bill. 
the Committee ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion To-morrow. 


The Railways (Powers and Construction) Bill Railways 
was, according to Order, read the third time. a wend 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. — 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


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‘Turnpike Acts 
Continuance, 
&amp;e. 


Burials Bill. 


Oneida” and 
** Bombay.” 


No. 221. 


London and 
North Western 
Railway 
(Steam 
Vessels) Bill. 


Turnpike Acts 
Continuance, 
&amp;c. Bill. 


Bill 125. 


County 
Courts. 


Commissioners 
of Supply, &amp;c. 
(Scotland.) 


Fast India 
(Metric 
System.) 


Nationa! 
Portrait 
Gallery. 


Greenwich 
Hospital 
Funds. 


No. 222. 
Convict Esta- 


blishments 
(Chatham and 


192 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to continue certain Turnpike Acts in Great Bri- 
tain; to repeal certain other Turnpike Acts; and 
to make further Provisions concerning Turnpike 
Roads; And that Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen and 
Mr. Secretary Bruce do prepare, and bring it in. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into 
a Committee, upon Monday next, on the Burials 
Bill, was read, and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Frida 
the 27th day of this instant May, resolve itself 
into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of Correspondence relative to the Collision 
between the United States’ Corvette “ Oneida” 
and the Steamship “ Bombay”; and of the Official 
Notes and Evidence in the Inquiry thereon held 
at Yokohama on the 27th day of January and fol- 
lowing days. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre accordingly presented the 
said Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Mr. Dent reported the London and North 
Western Railway (Steam Vessels) Bill, with 
Amendments. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed, 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to continue certain 
Turnpike Acts in Great Britain; to repeal cer- 
tain other Turnpike Acts; and to make further 
Provisions concerning Turnpike Roads: And the 
same was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time upon Thursday the 19th day of 
this instant May; and to be printed. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 14th day of 
February last, for a Return relative to County 
Courts. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 3rd day of March last, for Returns relative to 
Commissioners of Supply, &amp;c. (Scotland). 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 2nd day of this 
instant May, for a Return relative to East India 
(Metric System). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 


mand,—Thirteenth Report of the Trustees of the 


National Portrait Gullery to the Lords of Her 


Majesty’s Treasury, 1870. 


Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 


Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Greenwich 
Hospital Funds, which was presented upon the 
9th day of this instant May, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Convict 
Establishments (Chatham and other Places), which 


other Places.) Was presented upon the 10th day of this instant 


No, 223. 


May, be printed. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 





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1870. 


Thursday, 12th May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


M* Charles Forster reported from the Select pypiic 
Committee on Public Petitions ; That they Petitions 
had examined the Petitions presented upon the (WVineteenth 
9th and 10th days of this instant May, and had ©?" 

directed him to make a Report thereof to the 
House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


The Duke of Sutherland’s Railway Bill was read puke of 

the third time. Sutherland's 
Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, ®#ilway Bill 

do pass. [Lords 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 

the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 

hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 

which this House doth desire the concurrence of 

their Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Gunthorpe 
take into consideration the Amendments made by Bridge Bill. 
the Lords to the Gunthorpe Bridge Bill. 

The said Amendments being read a second time, 
several were agreed to; and several were disagreed 
to; and a consequential Amendment was made to 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That a Committee be appointed to 
draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for 
disagreeing to the Amendments to which this 
House hath disagreed:— And a Committee was 
appointed of Mr. Charles Forster, Mr. Dodson, Mr. 
Hastings Russell, Mr. Owen Stanley, and Colonel 
French :—And they are to withdraw immediately. 

Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 


The Kirkealdy and Dysart Water Bill was read Kirkcaldy and 

the third time. — Wen 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. . 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Leeds Corporation Gas, &amp;c. Bill was read Leeds Corpo 
the third time. ~~ 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the ~ 
Title be, An Act for making further Provision 
with respect to the Sanitary Condition of the Bo- 
rough of Leeds, and for other purposes. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration North British 
the North British Railway (General Powers) Bill, pee 
as amended in the Committee; and Amendments Powers) Bill. 
were made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Mr. Dent reported from the Committee on London and 
Group 4 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the North Western 
London and North Western Railway (Additional (additional 
Powers) Bill, they had examined the allegations Powers) Bill. 
contained in the Preamble of the Bill, and amended 
the same by striking out the recitals in reference 
to the Portpatrick Railway Company, and the 
vesting of the Undertakings of the Cannock Chase 
Extension, the Cannock Chase and Wolverhampton, 
and the Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne, and Guide 
Bridge Junction Railway Company, and by alter- 
ing the recitals in reference to the Leeds Central 
Station in order to make the same consistent with 
the Provisions of the Bill as submitted to and 
passed by the Committee, and found the same, as 
amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 

Ordered, 


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Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of the several Acts of Parliament which 
empower the Board of Trade and other Public 
Departments to grant Provisional Orders or Pro- 
visional Certificates, and also the Number granted 
under each Act, the Number confirmed by Parlia- 
ment without opposition, the Number petitioned 
against and referred to Select Committees, and 
the Number of such last-mentioned opposed Provi- 
sional Orders or Provisional Certificates confirmed 
by Parliament. 


Provisional 
Orders and 
Certificates. 


Public 


Several Public Petitions were te vega and 
Petitions. 


read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 
Vide Votes A Public Petition was also presented, and read ; 
and Twentieth and referred to a Select Committee. 
Report. 


Royal Assent. A Message was delivered by Colonel Clifford, 


Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod: 


Mr. Speaker, 
The Lords, authorized by virtue of Her Ma- 


jesty’s Commission, for declaring Her Royal Assent 
to several Acts agreed upon by both Houses, 
desire the immediate attendance of this Honourable 
House in the House of Peers, to hear the Com- 
mission read. 
Accordingly Mr. Speaker, with the House, went 
up to the House of Peers:—And being returned ; 
Mr. Speaker reported, That the House, at the 

desire of the Lords, authorized by virtue of Her 
Majesty’s Commission, had been at the House of 
Peers, where a Commission under the Great Seal 
was read, giving, declaring and notifying the 
Royal Assent to the several Acts therein men- 
tioned; and that the Lords, thereby authorized, 
had declared the Royal Assent to the said Acts, 
as follow: 

Naturalization An Act to amend the Law relating to the legal 

Bill (Lords.] condition of Aliens and British Subjects. 

Dublin Col- An Act to enable the Officers employed in the 

a Collector-General of Rates’ Office in the City of 

chise Bill. Dublin to vote at Parliamentary Elections for that 
City. 

Customs (Isle a Act to repeal certain Duties of Customs in 

ofMan) Bill. the Isle of Man. 


Survey of An Act to amend the Law relating to the Sur- 

Great Britain, yeys of Great Britain and Ireland, and the Isle of 
; Man. 

Oyster and An Act to confirm certain Orders made by the 

Mussel Board of Trade under “ The Sea Fisheries Act, 

can nh. 1868,” relating to Boston Deeps and Emsworth. 

Female An Act to amend the Acts relating to the 

Orphan ~=—s- Asylum for Female Orphans. 

Asylum Bill 

[Lords.} 

ChesterGas = An Act to authorise the Chester United Gas 


Bill [Lords.] Company to raise additional Capital. 


ng An Act for supplying the Town and Parish of 
[Lords.) gua in the County of Nottingham, with 
— , An Act to enable the Runcorn, Weston, and 
Halton Water LZalton Waterworks Company to raise additional 
Bill {Lords.} Capital. 

pameetee An Act for extending the Powers of “The 
Asylum Bil, Leécester Lunatic Asylum, and Improvement Act, 

1865,” and for other purposes. 

eset (Isle An Act for better supplying with Gas the Bo- 
Bil [Lorde rough of Newport, and the Parishes of Carisbrooke, 


Whippingham, and Saint Nicholas, in the Isle of 
Wight, in the County of Southampton, and for 
other purposes. 
North Eastern An Act to consolidate into one Ordinary Stock 
Itiyc orn the separate Ordinary Stocks and Shares in the 
Stocks) Bi, North Eastern Railway Company, and to make 
other Provisions consequent thereon, and in refe- 
rence to the Share Capital of the Company, and 
for other purposes. 
VoL, 125. 


12th May. 


193 


An Act to ascertain and commute Commonable Abbot’s Wood 
and certain other Rights in the Abdot’s Wood, in (Dean Forest) 


the Forest of Dean, in Gloucestershire. Bill (Zarde.] 


An Act to enable the Commissioners of Police Broughty 


of the Burgh of Broughty Ferry to purd.ase Ferry Police 
the Gasworks of the Broughty Ferry Gas Light ee 


Company, and to supply Gas within the said ~ 
Burgh and District. 

An Act to authorise the Abandonment of 4a Callander and 
Portion of the Callander and Oban Railway, to ex- Oban Railway 
tend the Time for the Completion of another Por- °™ — 
tion thereof, and for other purposes. 

An Act for incorporating “ The Airedale Gas Airedale Gas 
Company,” and for enabling them to supply Gas Bill. 
to parts of the Townships of Idle and Eccleshill, 
in the West Riding of Yorkshire. 

An Act for incorporating “ The King’s Lynn King’s Lyon 
Gas Company,” and for enabling them to supply © Bill. 
Gas to King’s Lynn, and other Places in Norfolk. 

An Act for incorporating the Wrerham Gas Wrexham Gas 
Light Company with Powers to supply the Town Bill. 
of Wrexham and its Neighbourhood with Gas, and 
for other purposes. 

An Act to authorise the Construction of a Rail- Chesterfield 
way from the Midland Railway at Chesterfield, to snd cy 
Brampton, and Branch Railways or Tramways ~ 
connected therewith, in the County of Derby, and 
for other purposes. 

An Act to enable the Severn and Wye Railway 
and Canal Company to extend their Railway to .14 Canal 
the Ross and Monmouth Railway near the River Bil. 

Wye. 

i Act to enable the Local Board for the Dis- Hyde Local 
trict of Hyde, in the County Palatine of Chester, Board Bill. 
to purchase the Hyde, Werneth, and Newton Wa- 
terworks, and to confer upon them other Powers 
with reference thereto. 

An Act for better supplying with Water the Beccles Water 
Town and Parish of Beccles, in the County of Bilt [Lords] 
Suffolk. 

An Act to amend the Fylde Waterworks Act, Fylde Water 
1861, to increase the Capital of the Fylde Water- ®#! nein 
works Company, to extend and define the Limits 
of Supply, to give Power to alter the Number of 
Directors, and for other purposes. 

An Act to amend and extend the Acts relating Millwall Canal 
to the Millwall Canal Company, to change the Bill [Lords] 
Name of the Company, and for other purposes. 

An Act to alter and enlarge some of the Powers North British 
of “ The North British and 
Company.” 


Severn and 


ercantile Insurance 24 Mercantile 
Insurance 


Company Bill 
[Lords.| 

An Act for better supplying with Water the Shoreham and 
Parishes of Old Shoreham, New Shoreham, Kings- Bil [Loran] 
ton-by-Sea, Southwick, Portslade, and Aldrington, ; i 
in the County of Sussex. 

An Act to amend and enlarge the Provisions Southport 
of “ The Southport Waterworks Act, 1854,” “ The (Zerds) 
Southport Waterworks Act, 1856,” and “ The~ ‘I 
Southport Waterworks Act, 1867;” to make further 
and better Provision for supplying the Town of 
Southport and the adjoining Districts with Water, 
and for other purposes. 

An Act for dissolving the Yeadon Waterworks Yeadon Water 
Company (Limited), and re-incorporating the Pro- Bill (Lerds.] 
prietors therein with others, for more effectually 
supplying with Water the Township of Yeadon 
and certain Parts of the Township of Rawdon, 
both in the Parish of Guiseley, in the West Riding 
of the County of York, and for other purposes. 

An Act to incorporate the Proprietors of the Chiltern Hills 
Chiltern Hills Spring Water Company (Limited), Bull [Lords] 
and granting them Powers with reference to Sup- 

ly of Water to the Town of Aylesbury and the 
Vicinity thereof, and for other purposes. 

An Act to incorporate the Brecon Gas Com- Brecon Gas 
pany, and to enable them to supply the Town of Bill (Lords.J 
Brecon with Gas, and for other purposes relating 
to the Company. 

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Ryde Station 
Bill. 


Bailway Bills 
Group 2.) 


Shipping 
Casualties 
(Dungeness. ) 


Seamen's 
Savings Banks 
and Money 
Orders. 


Immigrants 
and Liberated 
Africans. 


194 


Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Committee 
appointed to draw up Reasons to be assigned to 
the Lords for disagreeing to certain Amendments 
made by their Lordships to the Gunthorpe Bridge 
Bill; That they had drawn up a Reason accord- 
ingly, which they had directed him to report to 
the es and the same was read, as followeth : 

That in p. 12,1. 26, they had struck out the 
words “ and of repassing it once on the same day”; 
and that they had reinserted Clause 35, with an 
Amendment, because such Amendments are deemed 
sony in order to carry out the objects of the 

ill. 

The said Reason, being read a second time, was 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords, 
to communicate the said Reason (with the Bill 
and Amendments): And that the Clerk do carry 


the same. 


Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on 
Group 2 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the 
Ryde Station Bill, they had examined the allega- 
tions contained in the Preamble of the Bill, but 
the same had not been proved to their satisfaction. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 


and be printed. 


Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on 
Group 2 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the 
Ryde Pier Railway Extension Bill, they had exa- 
mined the allegations contained in the Preamble 
of the Bill, and amended the same by inserting 
the amount of the estimated cost of the Railway, 
and found the same, as amended, to be true; and 
had gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on 
Group 2 of Railway Bills; That, for the conve- 
nience of Parties, the Committee had adjourned 
to Tuesday next, at Twelve of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,—Return to an 
Order, dated the 7th day of April last, for a Re- 
turn relative to Shipping Casualties (Dungeness). 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented, pursuant to 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,—An Ac- 
count of all Deposits received and repaid by the 
Board of Trade, under the authority of the Sea- 
men’s Savings Bank Act, 1856, 19 &amp; 20 Vie. 
c. 41, during the year ended 20th November 1869, 
and of the Raenaa thereon :—— Also, Statement 
showing the Number and Amount of Seamen’s 
Money Orders issued at Ports in the United 
Kingdom and at Continental Ports, and paid at 
Ports in the United Kingdom, from 1855 to 1869, 
both years inclusive. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 9th day of this 
instant May, for Returns relative to East India 
(Nawab Nazim). 

: Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Monsell oe by Her Majesty’s Com- 


mand,—Copy of a Despatch from the Governor of 
Trinidad, reporting unfortunate Results of Emigra- 
tion to Venezuela in connection with the Chartered 
American, English, and Venezuelan Trading and 
Commercial Company. 

Mr. Monsell also presented,—Return to an Ad- 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 7th day of April 


12th May. 








1870. 


last, for Returns relative to Immigrants and 
Liberated Africans. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Childers presented,—Return to an Order, Navy 
dated the 9th day of this instant May, for a Re- (Beards. 
turn relative to the Navy (Beards). 
- — That the said Return do lie upon the 

able. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented,—Return to East India 
an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 8th day of (Army.) 
March last, for Returns relative to East India 
(Army). 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated Royal Patzi. 
the z8th day of March last, for Returns relative °t Fund. 
to the Royal Patriotic Fund. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated Chelsea 
the 28th day of April last, for a Return relative ‘ospital. 
to Chelsea Hospital. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Greece 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the (N® 7, 1870.) 
Capture and Murder, by Brigands, of British and 
Italian Subjects in Greece. 

m — That the said Paper do lie upon the 
able. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to County County 
Courts, which was presented upon the 11th day Courts 
of this instant May, ie printed. No, 224, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to East India East India 
(Metric System), which was presented upon the (Metric 


stem ) . ) . 
11th day of this instant May, be printed. No ah 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to the Na- National 
tional Portrait Gallery, which was presented upon Portrait 
the 11th day of this instant May, be printed. oe 

0, 226. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Trinity College 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased (Dua) &amp; 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Returns of the Number of Fellows in 
Trinity College, Dublin, and their average In- 
comes derived from the College and from Tutors’ 
Fees :——Of the Number of Fellows in Trinity 
College, Cambridge, and their average Incomes 
derived from the College or other Collegiate 
sources, for the years 1868 and 1869, giving in 
both cases the Number of Resident and Non-Re- 
sident Fellows respectively, and distinguishing the 
average Incomes of those Fellows who are engaged 
in University or Collegiate Education, from the 
average Incomes of those not so engaged :—— 
And, of the Number of Undergraduate Students 
at present on the books of the two Colleges re- 
spectively. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, “ Sea Queen.” 
a Copy of Proceedings of the Court of Inquiry 
recently held by direction of the Board of Trade 
at Newcastle-on- Tyne, into the loss of the Steamer 
** Sea Queen,” with the Minutes of the Evidence 
laid before the Court. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Message from 
Message had been brought from the Lords by one "* Lands. 
of their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Great Eastern Grest Eastera 
Railway (General Powers) Bill, with an Amend- (General 
ment; to which the Lords desire the concurrence Powers) Bill 
of this House. Th 

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The Lords have agreed to the Inverness County, 
&amp;c. (Boundary) Bill, with Amendments; to which 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


The Lords have agreed to the Puisley Gas Bill, 
with Amendments; to which the Lords desire the 
concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Fosdyke Bridge 
Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords de- 
sire the concurrence of this House. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Jrish Land Bill. 


(In the Committee. ) 
CLavsE, N° 17, amended, and agreed to. 


Ciause, N° 18 (Court to mean Civil Bill Court 
or Court of Arbitration). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 10, 1. 23, to leave | 
out from the word “say ” to the word “ or,” in line | 
25, in order to insert the words “ the Court of | 
“ Land Session, consisting of the three judges of | 
* the Civil Bill Courts of three adjoining counties | 
“ (to be grouped from time to time by the Lord | 
“ Lieutenant of Jreland), which Court shall take | 
“ cognizance of the matters relating to any holding | 
“ situate within the jurisdiction of the three Civi 
*¢ Bill Courts in which the three judges severally | 
« mes the said Court of Land Session shall | 
“ be held once a year in the assize town of one or 
** more of the counties within the jurisdiction of the 
“ said Civil Bill Courts in the months of November | 
*“* and December, to hear and decide upon the land | 
** questions submitted to it; and an appeal from) 
** the decision of the said Court of Land Session | 
“ shall lie (with leave of the said Court) to the’ 
“judges of assize within the county where the | 
“ matter has arisen, whose judgment shall be final.” | 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to | 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, | 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 10, 1. 24, to 
leave out from the walk * the Civil Bill Court” | 
to the word “ or,” in line 25, both inclusive, in | 
order to insert the words “ judge of the Landed | 
** Estates Court.” 

Question, That the words proposed to be left | 
out stand part of the Clause——put, and agreed to. | 

Clause agreed to. 








Cravuse, N° 19 (Civil Bill Court), 

Amendment proposed, in p. 10, 1. 37, after the | 
word “ judge” to insert the words “ Provided | 
* that the judge of the Civil Bill Court shall him- 
*¢ self, without a jury, decide any question of fact 
* arising before him in such cases.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there | 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 11, 1. 8, 
after the word “ require,” to insert the words 
* Provided always, That wherever any claim made 
“ under this Act shall exceed the amount recover- 
“able by civil bill process in matters of contract 
“ under the Acts for the time being in force in that 
“ respect, it shall be lawful for either party, by 
* notice to be served three clear days at the least 
“ before the first day of sitting of the Civil Bill 
* Court at which such claim is about to be tried, 
“ to remove the case at once into the Court herein- 
“after provided for appeals from such Civil Bill 
“ Court, there to be so tried as if such case had 
* been commenced in such Court of a 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted : —Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 11, lL. 18, 
after the word “ chairman” to insert the words 
* and it shall also be in the power of the chairman 
“to declare the monies awarded by any such 
“ orders to be paid by the landlord a lien or charge 
“upon the holding in respect of which the claim 




















“ shall have arisen, whether such holding shall be 
Vou. 125. 





195 


“ transferred to a new tenant or resumed by the 
“ landlord.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :-~Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


Crause, N° 20 (Appeal from Civil Bill Court). 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 12, l. 25, - 
to leave out the word “ five,” in order to insert 
the word “ seven.” 

Question, That the word “ five” stand part of 
the Clause put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause, to add the words “ and any person 
“ aggrieved by the judgment of the said Coen for 
“ Land Cases Reserved, may appeal therefrom 
*‘ within the prescribed time and in the prescribed 
* manner to the House of Lords; but such appeal 
** to the House of Lords shall be only on matters 
“of law or equity, and ona special case to be 
“approved and certified by one of the judges of 
* the said Court for Land Cases Reserved, whose 
* determination on the settlement of such case shall 
* be final and conclusive.” 

Question, That those words be there added—— 
put, and negatived. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Criause, N° 21, amended, and agreed to. 

CLAusE, N° 22 (“ Limited owner”). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 13, 1. 35, after the 
word “ estate,” to insert the words “ fee simple 
“a” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
——put, and negative d. 

Clause agreed to. 

CuiauseE, N° 23, amended, and agreed to. 

CriausE, N° 24 (Power of limited owner to 
lease ). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 14, 1. 23, after the 
word “ grant,” to insert the words “ building 
‘* and.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 14, l. 24, 
after the word “ for,” to insert the words “ lives 





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Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 14, l. 25, 
after the word “ periods,” to insert the words “ or 
“ for the life of the lessee.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :— Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 14, 1. 34, 
to leave out from the word “rent” to the word 
* him,” in 1. 37, in order to insert the words “ the 
* value of the holding arising from any improve- 
‘** ments executed by the tenant shall be expressly 
* excluded.” 

Question, That the words proposed to be left 
out stand part of the Clause put, and agreed 
to. 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause, to add the words “a judge of the 
“ Incumbered Estates Court shall have the power 
‘* of making agreements and leases for thirty-one 
‘© years under this Act, in such cases as to the 
** said Court shall seem fit.” 

Question, That those words be there added 
——put, and negatived. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CxiausE, Ne 25 (Effect of lease by limited 
owner). 

Amendment proposed, inp. 15,1. 15, to leave out 
from the word “ individual,” to the word “ owner,” 
in l. 18, in order to insert the words “shall, in 

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“ the absence of fraud, and so long as the cove- 
“nants and conditions on the lessee’s part are 
“ performed and observed, be valid against all 
“ persons whatsoever; but the rent therein re- 
*‘ served shall be subject to the uses, rights, and 
“ liabilities to which the lands comprised therein 
* would have been subject had no such lease been 
‘made: Provided always, That no lease granted 
‘** by an owner who is himself a lessee shall con- 
“ tinue after the expiration of the term granted 
* by such owner’s lease; and that nothing herein 
*‘ contained shall be deemed to enable any such 
“ owner to grant any lease which, by virtue of 
“ any covenant or agreement with his lessor, he is 
“ precluded from granting.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause—---put, and 
agreed to. 

Clause agreed to. 

CiauseE, N° 26, agreed to. 

CuiauseEs, N° 27 to N° 30, amended, and agreed 
to. 

CiausE, N° 31, disagreed to. 

Cxiause, N° 32, amended, and agreed to. 

Cause, N° 33, agreed to. 

Ciavuses, N° 34 to N° 37, amended, and agreed 
to. 

Cxiavcse, N° 38 (Rules for carrying second part 
of Act into effect). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 20, 1. 21, after the 
word “ execution,” to insert the words, “ In fram- 
“ing rules under this section the Privy Council 
* shall provide that notice of any sale to be made 
* under this part of this Act shall be served upon 
“every registered incumbrancer by sending it 
“through the post in a pre-paid letter addressed 
** to such incumbrancer, and in proving service of 
“any such notice it shall be sufficient to prove 
“that such notice was properly directed to the 
* incumbrancer at his last known place of abode, 
“ and that it was put as a pre-paid letter into the 
* post office.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted ; 

Amendment proposed to the said proposed 
Amendment, by leaving out the first word “ pre- 
** paid,” and inserting the word “ registered.” 

Question, That the word “ prepaid” stand part 
of the said proposed Amendment put, and 
agreed to. 

Words inserted. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





And the House pate oninnne to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 


Friday, 13th May, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had made 
Progress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 


again. 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Poor Relief (Metropolis) Bill was, accord- 
ing to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their cuncurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for takin 
into consideration the Tramways Bill, as amende 
in the Committee ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion this day. 


12th—-13th May. 





1870. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Gas and Water 
mittee on the Gas and Water Facilities Bill; Facilities Biy, 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


The Valuation of Lands and Assessments (Scot- Vatuation of 
land ) Bill was, according to Order, read a second Lands and 
time; and committed to a Select Committee. Assess 

=“ 

The Order of the day being read, for the Second annuity Tay 
Reading of the Annuity Tax Abolition (Edinburgh Abolition 
and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill ; — 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time gc.) ace” 


t 
upon Thursday next. (1860) Amend 


ment Bill, 
The Order of the day being read, for the Com- pier ang 
mittee on the Pier ms Harbour Orders Confir- ben SUea f 
mation Bill; Centiematien 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday A 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- women’s Dis. 
mittee on the Women’s Disabilities Bill ; abilities Bill, 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 

hair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ this House will, upon this day six months, 

*‘ resolve itself into the said Committee,” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :--And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the Debate be now adjourned :---And 
the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for thefMr. Jacob Bright, 

Yeas, Sir Robert Anstruther : 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Bouverie, 

Noes, Mr. Brand: 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“this House will, upon this day six months, re- 
“ solve itself into the said Committee,” be added in- 
stead thereof :---It was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then the main Question, so amended, being put ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon this day 
six months, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


94, 
220. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Vaccination 
to amend the Vaccination Act, 1867: And that an 
Mr. Candlish and Mr. Serjeant Simon do prepare, 
and bring it in. 


Ordered, That Mr. Winn be discharged from Registration 
further attendance on the Select Committee on Re- ot Voss 
gistration of Voters in Counties (England and (pagiand and 
Wales). Wales.) 

Ordered, That Mr. Pell be added to the Com- 


mittee. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords give leave to the Earl of Carnarvon prisons and 
to attend, in order to his being examined as a aetna Actes 
Witness before the Select Committee appointed by 
this House on the Prisons and Prison Ministers 
Acts, pursuant to Message of Monday last, his 
Lordship (in his place) consenting. Th 

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Vaccination Mr. Candlish presented a Bill to amend the 
act (1867)  Waccination Act, 1867: And the same was read 


PRAYERS. 
Great Western R. Dodson reported from the Committee on the 
Railway Bill. Great Western Railway Bill; That they had 





pilway Con- The Order for reading a second time, upon 
action = Tuesday the 7th day of June next, the Railway 


Amend- 
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33 Vicrorta. 12th—iSth May. 197 


Construction Facilities Act (1864) Amendment 
Bill was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 14th day of June next. 


the first time ; and ordered to be read a second 
pill 126. time upon Thursday next; and to be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till Two of the clock on Friday morning, 
adjourned till this day. 





Friday, 13th May, 1870. 





examined the allegations contained in the Preamble 
of the Bill, and amended the same by striking out 
the paragraph limiting the liability of the Com- 
pany in respect of Workmen’s Trains, the clause 
relating thereto having been struck out of the Bill 
by the Committee, and had further amended the 
same by striking out the recitals relating to the 
vesting of the Undertaking of the Shrewsbury and 
Hereford Railway Company in the Great Western 
and London and North Western Railway Com- 
panies, and to the consolidation of the ordinary 
stocks of the Great Western Railway Company 
(the provisions in reference to which had been 
withdrawn by the Promoters), and by otherwise 
amending the same, in order to make it consistent 
with the provisions of the Bill as submitted to and 
passed by the Committee, and found the same as 
amended to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


open Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
wy Bil the Mi/ford Haven Dock and Railway Bill; That 
[Lorde] they had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same, so 
as to make it consistent with the facts which 
were proved before the Committee, and found the 
same, as amended, to be true; and had gone 
through the Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 

Table; and be printed. 


North British Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
we Edinburgh the North British and Edinburgh and Bathgate 
s Railway Companies Bill; That they had examined 
pies Bill, the allegations contained in the Preamble of the 
Bill, and amended the same, by referring to inte- 
rest received on calls in a statement of the amount 
expended by the Edinburgh and Bathgate Railway 
Company on their Undertaking, and also to cer- 
tain provisions of an Act relating to that Com- 
pany which were repealed by the Bill, and by 
correcting statements as to a sum of money, and 
the reduction of the number of directors, and found 
the same, as amended, to be true; and had gone 
through the Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 

Table; and be printed. 


and Mr. Dodson reported the Tottenham and Hamp- 
Ray. *¢ad Junction Railway Bill, with Amendments. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


TT 


and Mr. Dodson reported the Bedford and North- 
i @mpton Railway Bill, without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


ERE 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on Leeds Gas Bill: 
the Leeds Gas Bill; That they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, 
and made a verbal Amendment therein, and found 
the same, as amended, to be true; and had gone 
through the Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on Dublin Cor- 
the Dublin Corporation Water Bill; That they had -— Water 
examined the eliegetiens contained in the Preamble * 
of the Bill, and amended the same, so as to make 
it consistent with the provisions of the Bill as sub- 
mitted to and passed by the Committee, and found 
the same, as amended, to be true; and had gone 
through the Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Edinburgh Royal Edinburgh 
Infirmary Bill, with Amendments. fa se 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. ™ rer 


Mr. Dodson reported the Imperial Continental Imperial Con- 
Gas Association Bill, without Amendment. ewer wey 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. gi tLords.] 


Mr. Dodson reported the Cawood Bridge Bill, Cawood Bridge 
with Amendments. Bill (Lords. } 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on the Carmarthen 
Carmarthen Gas Bill; That they had examined S¥s = 
the allegations contained in the Preamble of the [Lords] 
Bill, and amended the same, by reciting more 
definitely the date when the property of the 
original Company was estimated at Eight thousand 
pounds, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true} and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on Brighton Inter- 
the Brighton Intercepting and Outfall Sewers os a, 
Bill; That they had examined the allegations of pi. 
the Bill, and found the same to be true, and had 
made Provision in the Bill, pursuant to the In- 
struction of the House; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Alexandra ( Newport) Alexandra 
Docks Bill, without Amendment. oe 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. ; 


The Ashton-under-Lyne, Stalybridge, and Dukin- Ashton-under- 
field (District) Water Bill was read the third eae Staly- 


, and 
time. , Dukinfield 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. ( District) 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to Wer Bill. 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Lancashire and 


: , Yorkshire and 
the Lancashire and Yorkshire, and London and ae 


North Western Railway Companies (Steamboats) north western 
Bill, as amended in the Committee. Railway Com- 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. we — 





The House proceeded to take into consideration Royal Bank of 
the Royal Bank of Scotland Officers’ Widows’ Scotland 
Fund Bill, as amended in the Committee. OGeus 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. ill [Lords 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Birmingham 
Reading of the Birmingham and Staffordshire nd Stafford- 
Tramways Bill ; = Toameage 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 





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upon Thursday next. 
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198 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Birmingham Street Tramways 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


irminghum § The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Tramways Bill. Reading of the Birmingham Tramways Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Glasgow Street The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Tramways Bill. Reading of the Glasgow Street Tramways Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a’second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Glasgow Tram- The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
ways Bill. § Reading of the Glasgow Tramways Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Leeds Street The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Tramways Bill. Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Leeds Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Leeds Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Liverpool The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

Street Tram- Reading of the Liverpool Street Tramways Bill; 

ways Bill. Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Liverpool _ The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Tramways Bill. Reading of the Liverpool Tramways Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


London Street | The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Tramways Bill. Reading of the London Street Tramways Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 
trict Tramways (No. 1) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Manchester and 
Salford and 
District Tram- 

ys (No. 1) 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 
trict Tramways (No. 2) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Manchester and 
Salford and 
District Tram- 


i (No. 2) 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Metropolitan Street Tramways 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


North London The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Tramways Bill. Reading of the North London Tramways Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


North Metro- | The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

politan Tram- Reading of the North Metropolitan Tramways Bill; 

ways BE. Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 





13th May. 





1870. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Pimtics 
Reading of the Pimlico, Peckham and Greenwich bam, Pa 
Street Tramways (Extensions, &amp;c.) Bill ; pre 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ways Pn 
upon Thursday next. sions, &amp;e,) Bil, 


tee 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second piymoug, 
Reading of the Plymouth, Stonehouse, and Devon- Stonehouse, 
port Street Tramways Bill ; = 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time wml = 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second p, 
Reading of the Portsmouth Street Tramways Street Tum 
Bill; ways Bill, 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Ordered, That the Copy of the Report upon , 
Inquiry as to the truth = otherwise Mf aaa — 
allegations contained in a Memorial from the 
Vicar and other Inhabitants of Barking, in the 
County of Essex, calling attention to the pollution 
of the River Thames by the discharge of Sewage 
through the Northern Main Outfall Sewer of the 
peg ure Board of Works, by Robert Rawlin- 
son, Ksquire, C.B., together with Minutes of 
Proceedings, Abstract, and Index, which were pre- 
sented upon the 18th day of February last, be 
referred to the Select Committee on the Thames 
Navigation Bill. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the faverness 
Lords to the Inverness County, &amp;c. (Boundary) County, &amp;. 
Bill be taken into consideration upon Monday ss 
next. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 
Twentieth 
Report. 
Ordered, That the Return relative to Commis- Commissionen 
sioners of Supply, &amp;c. (Scotland), which was pre- of Supply, &amp;, 
sented upon the 11th day of this instant May, among 
be printed. No. 39%, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Shipping Shipping , 
Casualties (Dungeness), which was presented upon Casualties — 


ungeness 1870 
the 12th day of this instant May, be printed. “7 oa 


Ordered, That the Account relative to Seamen’s Seamen's 
Savings Banks and Money Orders, which was pre- #7 
sented upon the 12th day of this instant May, arty 
be printed. 


No. 229, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Royal Royal Patriotic 
Patriotic Fund, which was presented upon the 12th Fund. 
day of this instant May, be printed. ” 


Ordered, That the Return relative to East India East India 
(Army), which was presented upon the 12th day (4™y? 
of this instant May, be printed. No, 231. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Immigrants Immigrants 
and Liberated Africans, which was presented upon oe 
the 12th day of this instant May, be printed. No. 23% 

Mr. William Edward Forster ‘gers by Her Transit of 
Majesty’s Command,—Copy of Report on the Animals. 
Transit of Animals. ; 

Copy of Two Orders in Council relative to the 
Transit of Animals. 5 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


cE FFF 


7 


Progress and 
Coodition) 


Mr. Grant Duff presented, — to the East India 


directions of several Acts of Parliament,—State- 

ment exhibiting the Moral and Material Progress 

and Condition of India during the year 1868-9. 
Finance and Revenue Accounts of the Govern} o 


ment of India, for the year.1868-9 ; and Estimate » venue Ac 
of counts. ) 


East India 





fa 





(fome Ac- ~=ments of the Home Treasury o 
counts. 


33 Vicroria. 


of Revenue, Expenditure and Cash Balances for 
1869-70, with a Comparison of the two years. 
1. An Account of the Receipts and Disburse- 
f the Government 

) of India, from 1st April 1868 to 3lst March 
1869 :—2. An Estimated Account of the Receipts | 
and Disbursements of the Home Treasury of the | 
Government of India, from 1st April 1869 to 31st | 
March 1870 :—3. An Account of the Debts and | 
Credits in England of the Government of India on 
31st March 1870:—4. A List of the Establishment 
of the Secretary of State in Council of India, and 
the Salaries and Allowances payable in respect 
thereof, on 3lst March 1870 :—5. An Account of 
new or increased Salaries, Establishments, or Pen- 
sions granted or created in Great Britain, between 
1st April 1869 and 31st March 1870:—6. Allow- | 
ances, Compensations, and Superannuations granted | 
between Ist April 1869 and 31st March 1870, under | 
Act 21 &amp; 22 Vic. c. 106:—7. Compensations 
granted to the Families of Deceased Officers of 
the East India Company’s late Maritime Service, 
in the form of Annuities, between 1st April 1869 
and 3lst March 1870, under Act 3 &amp; 4 Will. 4, 
c. 85:—8. Statement’of the Transactions on account 
of Capital, Interest, and Revenue of the several 
guaranteed Indian Railways, for the year ended 
3lst March 1869:—9. A Comparison of the Es- 
timated and Actual Receipts and Disbursements 
of the Home Treasury of the Government of India 
for 1868-69 :—10. A Comparison of the Original 
and Regular Estimate of the Receipts and Dis- 
bursements of the Home Treasury of the Govern- 
ment of India for 1869-70. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 

Table. 


Navy (Steam Mr. Childers presented,—Return to an Order, 

und Hydraulic dated the 24th day of March last, for a Return 

Suering Gear.) velative to the N avy (Steam and Hydraulic Steer- 
ing Gear). 

Return to an Order, dated the 4th day of this 
instant May, for Returns relative to the Navy 
(Officers). 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Na 
(0dver. 


Greece (No. 8, 


= Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 


13th May. 


199 


Mr. Bruen reported from the Committee on Railway Bilis 
Group 4 of Railway Bills; That, at the meeting of (Group 4) 
the Committee this day, a Letter was received 
from Mr. Dent, Chairman of the said Committee, 
stating that he was unable, on account of illness, 
to attend the Committee this day. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Taxes and 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased !mposts 
to give directions, that there be laid before this _——- 
House, a Return of the Rates of all Taxes and 
Imposts from which the Revenues of the several 
Colonies of the British Empire were raised, to- 

ether with the Gross Amount yielded by each 

ax or Impost, showing the Total Gross Revenue 
of each Colony in the year 1868, or the last Fi- 
nancial Year for which the same can be obtained, 
with the Cost or Charge of collecting the same 
under each Head, these respective Charges being 
deducted and leaving the Net Amount of Reve- 
nue (in the same form as Parliamentary Return 
relating to the United Kingdom, No. 427, of Ses- 
sion 1869). 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Colonel Wilson Patten reported from the Select standing 
Committee on Standing Orders, a Resolution; Orders. 
which was read, as followeth: 

That, in the case of the Halifar and Ovenden Halifax and 
Junction Railway Bill, Petition for additional Pro- Ovenden 
vision, the Standing Orders ought to be dispensed "Ror _— 
with; that the parties be permitted to introduce” 
their additional Provision accordingly, if the Com- 
mittee on the Bill shall think fit. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


Ordered, That the Copy of Report of J. J. Hen- Poor Law. 
ley, Esquire, Poor Law Inspector to the Poor Law 
Board, on the Boarding out of Pauper Chidren 
in Scotland, which was presented upon the 12th 
day of April last, be referred to the Select Com- 
mittee on Poor Law (Scotland). 


Viscount Galway reported from the Committee Private Bills 





mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 

Capture and Murder, by Tiga, of British and 

Italian Subjects in Greece. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 

Table. 

Savings Banks. Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Or- 

der, dated the 10th day of this instant May, for 

a Return relative to Savings Banks, 

Ordered, That the said , tare do lie upon the 

Table. 

pode Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,—Return to an 

inglind)) Order, dated the 8th day of April last, for Re- 
lad) relative to Steam Vessels (Jreland and Eng- 
and), 

Light Houses, Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented, pursuant to 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copies 

of Reports to the Board of Trade by the Trinity 

House of Deptford Strond, and the Irish Lights 

Commissioners, of their inspections of Local Light- 

houses, Buoys and Beacons (in continuation of 

Parliamentary Paper, No. 186, Session 1869). 


Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 
—" Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, pursuant to the 


directions of an Act of Parliament,—Supplemental 
Abstract of Returns furnished to the Marshal of 
the City of Dublin by Pawnbrokers in Ireland, 
for the year 1868. 


Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the Table. 
VoL. 125. 


‘ 


on Group I of Private Bills; That the Parties (Group I.) 
promoting the Enniskillen Borough Improvement 
Bill had stated that the Evidence of John Murray 
and John Graham was essential to enable them 
to establish their case, and it having been proved 
that their attendance could not be procured with- 
out the intervention of the House, he had been 
instructed to move that the said John Murray and 
John Graham do attend the said Committee on 
Tuesday next, at Twelve of the clock. 

Ordered, That John Murray and John Graham 
do attend the said Cummittee upon Tuesday next, 
at Twelve of the clock. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chairs 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the eee in order to add the 
words ‘ in the opinion of this House, Vagrants ap- Vagrants. 
“ plying for shelter and food should be put under 
“the protection, regulation, and management of 
“ the Police,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Question, by leaving out from the word 

cc4 “ That” 


































Houses of 
Parliament 
(Architect.) 


Trish Land Bill. 


Tramways Bill. 


Gas and Water 
Facilities Bill. 


Public Schools. 


200 


“ That” to the end of the Question, in order to 
add the words “ in the opinion of this House, the 
* abrupt discontinuance of the Employment of the 
“ Architect who has hitherto been engaged at the 
*‘ Houses of Parliament whenever professional 
‘¢ skill and responsibility were required, at a mo- 
“ ment when works entrusted to his direction were 
* still in progress, is uncalled for, and of doubtful 
“‘ expediency,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question ; 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Saturday morning ; 


Saturday, 14th May, 1870: 


And the Question being put ; 
The House divided. 
The Yeas to the Right; 
The Noes to the Left. 
Tellers for thes; Mr. Glyn, 
Yeas, Mr. Adam: 
Tellers for the (Mr. Cowper- Temple, 
Noes, (Sir William Tite : 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
And the Question being again proposed, That 
Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair :—The said 
Motion was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day bein 
mittee on the Jrish Land Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


} 152. 
} 109. 


read, for the Com- 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Tramways Bill, as 
amended in the Committee. 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Bill, by inserting in p. 2, 1. 10, after the word 
*‘ district,” the words “ except the Metropolis, as 
*‘ defined in Schedule A to this Act annexed.” 

And the Question being proposed, That those 
words be there inserted: — The said proposed 
Amendment was, with leave of the House, with- 
drawn. 

Then Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Gas and Water Facilities Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for orice 
the adjourned Debate on the Question propose 
upon the 3rd day of this instant May, That an 
humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, 
humbly to express the desire of this House that in 
the exercise of the power conferred upon Her Ma- 
jesty by the 9th, 10th, and 19th sections of the 
Act 31 &amp; 32 Vict. c. 118, with respect to the five 
Statutes for determining and establishing the Con- 
stitution of the new Governing Bodies of Shrews- 
bury, Winchester, Harrow, Charterhouse, and Rugby 
Schools, Her Majesty will be pleased to ascertain 
whether the said Statutes correspond with the pro- 
visions of the 17th and 19th sections of the En- 
dowed Schools Act of 1869, and if they do not 
correspond with the said sections, to disapprove of 
them, or of so much of them, accordingly ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Friday ¢he 27th day of this instant May. 


13¢h—14th May. 








1870. 

The Order of the day being read, for the Third Petty ¢ 
Reading of the Petty Customs (Scotland) Aboli- (Scotland) 
tion Bill ; Abolition Bill, 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Wednesday next. 


Ordered, 'Yhat leave be given to bring in a Bill Life at ge, 
to provide for the greater security of Life at Sea: 
And that Mr. Plimsoll and Mr. Wheelhouse do pre- 
pare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That Mr. Pease be discharged from Registration y 
further attendance on the Select Committee on voters ia 
Regents of Voters in Counties (England and jpintes (Bx. 

ales). Wales.) 

Ordered, That Sir Harcourt Johnstone be added 
to the Committee. 


The Select Committee on the Valuation of Vatuation of 
Lands and Assessments (Scotland) Bill was nomi- Lands and 
nated of the Lord Advocate, Mr. Dalglish, Mr. pvr 
M‘Lagan, Sir Edward Colebrooke, Mr. Charles 
Dalrymple, Mr. Orr Ewing, Mr. Matheson, Sir 
Graham Montgomery, Mr. Mackintosh, Lord Gar- 
lies, Mr. Finnie, Mr. John Hamilton, and the Mar- 
quis of Bowmont; with Power to send for persons, 
papers, and records. 

Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, The Queens, 
a Copy of Affidavits made by Thomas Fenelly Fenelly, &amp;«. 
and Robert Hardiment, filed in the Court of 
Queen’s Bench in the matters of The Queen v. 
Fenelly and The Queen v. Hardiment. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Real Estate 
Monday next, the Real Estate Succession Bill, Succession Bil 
was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 16th day of June next. 


Mr. Plimsoll presented a Bill to provide for the Life at Sea Bill 
greater security of Life at Sea: And the same Bill 127. 
was read the first time ; and ordered to be read a 
second time upon Tuesday the 24th day of this 
instant May; and to be printed. 


A Motion being made, That this House will, Tramways 
upon Monday next, resolve itself into a Committee Neary 
to consider of enabling the Metropolitan Board of Works, Loans] 
Works to raise further sums of money, for the 
ome of carrying into effect any Provisional 
Order obtained by them in pursuance of any Act 
of the present Session for the construction and re- 

ulation of Tramways, by the creation of Consoli- 
lated Stock, subject to the provisions of “ The 
Metropolitan Board of Works (Loans) Act, 1869;” 

Mr. Stansfeld, by Her Majesty’s Command, ac- 
quainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the subject-matter of this Motion, 
recommends it to the consideration of the House. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Liddell reported from the Committee on Skipton Water 
Group B. of Private Bills; That, in the case of = 
the Skipton Water Bill, they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Pecaaade of the Bill, 
and amended the same by striking out the recitals 
relating to the construction of new works and 
the purchase of land, in order to make the same 
consistent with the provisions of the Bill, and found 
the same, as amended, to be true; and had gone 
through the Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before Two of the 
clock on Saturday morning, adjourned till 
Monday next. 





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Monday, 16th May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


Great Eastern HE House proceeded to take into considera- 

Railway tion the Amendment made by the Lords to 

(Gener ill the Great Eastern Railway (General Powers) 

Bill; and the same was twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 

the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 

hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 


k 


Fosdyke The House proceeded to take into consideration 
Bridge Bill. 


the Amendments made by the Lords to the Fosdyke 
Bridge Bill; and the same were twice read, and 
reed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Paisley 
Gas Bill; and the same were twice read, and 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Paisley Gas 
Bill. 


North British 
Railway 
(General 
Powers) Bill. 


A Motion being made, That the North British 
Railway (General Powers) Bill be now read the 
third time ; 

Colonel French by Her Majesty’s Command, 
acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives Her 
Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s interest is con- 
cerned, that the House may do therein as they 
shall think fit. 

Then the Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass, 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


— British 
ilway (Tay 
Bridge) Bill. 


The North British Railway (Tay Bridge) Bill 
was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Saint Albans Gas Bill was read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 
do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


Saint Albans 
Gas Bill 
[Lords.} 


ara 
orkshire 
Railway Bill, 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Bill, as 
amended in the Committee. 

A Clause (Company not to appropriate certain 
streets in Wakefield) was twice read; and made 
part of the Bill. 

Another Clause (Footpath from Kirkgate to 
Mark-street, Wakefield) was twice read; and made 
part of the Bill. 

Then Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Ordered, 'That the Bill be read the third time. 


London and 
North Western 
Railway 

Steam 

tavels) Bill, 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the London and North Western Railway (Steam 
Vessels) Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
VoL. 125. 


16th May. 





201 


The House proceeded to take into vonsideration Oldham Cor- 
the Oldham Corporation Water, &amp;c. Bill, as erage 
amended in the Committee. m=” a 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


_ The Birmingham Water Bill was read a second Birmingham 
time; and committed. ht 
_ The Chelsea Rectory Bill was read a second Chelsea _ 
time ; and committed. Rectcry Bill 
[ Lords. ] 
_ The Dare Valley Railway Bill was read a second Dare Valley 
time ; and committed. Railway Bilt 
[Lords.] 
The Downpatrick, Dundrum, and Newcastle Downpatrick, 


° : pe undrum, and 
Railway Bill was read a second time; and com- yowonstle 
mitted. Railway Bill. 

The Girvan and Portpatrick Junction Railway Girvan ana 
Bill was read a second time ; and committed. Portpatrick 
Junction 
Railway Bill 
[Zords. ] 

The Leverington Rectory Bill was read a second Leverington 
time ; and committed. Rectory Bill. 


The Llantrissant and Taff Vale Junction Rail- Liantrissant 


way Bill was read a second time; and committed. ®4 Taft Vale 
Junction 


Railway Bill 
[Lords.] 
Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select Public 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they had 7 mee 
examined the Petitions presented upon the 11th, beer) ; 
12th, and 13th days of this instant May, and had 
directed him to make a Report thereof to the 
House. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Viscount Galway reported the Belfast Harbour Belfast 
Bill, with Amendments. Harbour Bill. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. eacecwl 
Vide Twenty- 
first Report. 
Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Poor Law. 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Twenty-second An- 
nual Report of the Poor Law Board, 1869-70, in 
pursuance of the Statute 10 &amp; 11 Vic. c. 109, 
s. 13. 





Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant County 
to the directions of several Acts of Parliament,— (ireland) 
An Account in charge and discharge of Fees re- 
ceived by the Registrar of County Treasurers’ 
Accounts and Receiver of Fee Fund in Jreland 
for the year ended 25th March 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 


Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Copper, &amp;c. 
dated the 17th day of March last, for a Return 
relative to Copper, &amp;c. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Greece 





mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the (Nv 9, 1870.) 
Capture and Murder, by Brigands, of British and 
Italian Subjects in Greece. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, pursuant to the Railways 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of 4bandonment. 
Warrant of the Board of Trade, authorising the 
Abandonment of the Laugharne Railway, in pur- 
suance of “ The Abandonment of Railways Act, 

DD 1850,” 










BW 16th 


1850,” and “ The Railway Companies Act, 1867,” 
and Report thereon. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Accounts relative to East 
India (Finance and Revenue Accounts), which 
were presented upon the 13th day of this instant 
May, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Accounts relative to East 
India (Home Accounts), which were presented 
upon the 13th day of this instant May, be printed. 


Fast India 
(Finance and 
Revenue 
Accounts.) 


No. 233. 
East India 


(Home 
Accounts.) 


No. 234. 
Navy (Steam _ Ordered, That the Return relative to the Navy 
and Hydraulic (Steam and Hydraulic Steering Gear), which was 
8 presented upon the 13th day of this instant May, 


Gear.) : 
No. 235. © Printed. 


Savings 
Banks. 


No. 236. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Savings 
Banks, which was presented upon the 13th day of 
this instant May, be printed. 


Steam Vessels Ordered, That the Return relative to Steam 

(Irelandand Vessels (Ireland and England), which was pre- 

England.) —_ sented upon the 13th day of this instant May, be 
No, 237. printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Navy 
(Officers), which was presented upon the 13th day 
of this instant May, be printed. 


Lighthouses, Ordered, That the Return relative to Light- 
&amp;e. houses, &amp;c., which was presented upon the 13th 
No. 239. day of this instant May, be printed. 


Navy 
( Officers.) 
No. 238. 


The Queen v. 


The following Paper was laid upon the Table by 
Fenelly, &amp;c. 


the Clerk of the House,—Return to an Order, 
dated the 13th day of this instant May, for a Re- 
turn relative to the case of The Queen v. Fenelly, &amp;c. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the University Tests Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


University 
Tests Bill. 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
rant to the Clerk of the Crown, to make out a new 
Writ for the electing of a Knight of the Shire to 
serve in this present Parliament for the Eastern 
Division of the County of Suffolk, in the room of 
the Honourable John Major Henniker-Major, now 
Baron Hartismere, called up to the House of Peers. 


Suffolk ( East- 
ern Division) 
Writ. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords, by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the War Office Bill, 
with an Amendment; to which the Lords desire 
the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An 

ct to facilitate Transfers of Ecclesiastical Pa- 
tronage in certain cases; to which the Lords 
desire the concurrence of this House. 


Message from 
the Lords. 


War Office 
Bill. 


Ecclesiastical 
Patronage 
Transfer Bi)l 
[ Lords.} 


Seinen Mr. Bruen - wane from the Committee on 
Longton, and Group 4 of Railway Bills; That, in the case of 
Southport the Preston, Longton, and Southport Railway Bill, 
Railway Bill. they had examined the allegations contained in 
the Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same 
by striking out so much thereof as related to the 
expediency of authorising working and traffic 
arrangements between the Company and other 
Companies in order to make the same consistent 
with the provisions of the Bill as submitted to and 
passed by the Committee, and found the same, as 
amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 


Irish Land 
Bill. into a Committee on the Jrish Land Bill. 





May. 1870. 


(In the Committee.) 


Crause, N° 39 ( Advances to landlords for com- 
pensation for improvements). 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 20, Is. 39 
and 40, to leave out the words® six pounds ten shil- 
lings,” in order to insert the words “ five pounds.” 

Grecetion proposed, That the words “ six pounds 
ten shillings” stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CLauseE, N° 40 (Advances to landlords for im- 
provement of waste lands). 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause, to add the words “the Board may 
“from time to time, on the application of any 
* landlord or tenant in Jreland jointly, or of any 
** tenant with the written consent of his imme- 
* diate landlord, advance to such landlord and 
* tenant jointly, or to such tenant alone, as the 
* case may be, for the purpose of 

“Ist. The erection on such holding of new 
“or the improvement of existing farm 
** houses, buildings, or out-offices ; or 
“2nd. The efficient drainage of such holding, 

“ or any part thereof; 
“such sum or sums of money not exceeding in 
*‘ the whole in respect of each such holding, two 
“ hundred pounds for each thirty pounds of annual 
* value, and so in proportion for any higher sum 
“at which the holding shall be assessed for Poor 
“ Law ge and, upon any such advance 
* being made, said holding and the works to be 
* carried out with such advances, shall, upon an 
“order being made to that effect by the said 
** Board, be deemed to be charged with an annuity 
** of six pounds ten shillings for every one hundred 
* pounds of such advance, and so in proportion for 
* any lesser sum, such annuity to be a first charge 
*‘ upon such holding and works, and to be limited 
“in favour of the Board, and to be repayable 
“within a period of twenty-two years, com- 
* mencing from the date of such advance: Pro- 
* vided always, That no such advance shall be 
* made as aforesaid until the Board shall be satis- 
*‘ fied as to the nature and desirability of the 
“ works proposed to be effected therewith, and 
** shall have approved of the plan or plans there- 
*“ for: Provided also, That said Board shall have 
*“‘ power when required so to do by the landlord, 
*‘to declare by such order in what proportion as 
* between such landlord and tenant, and for what 
* period, the annual repayment on foot of such 
*‘ advance shall be contributed by such landlord 
“ and tenant respectively, and that thereupon the 
* landlord shall be entitled to recover as rent from 
“ the occupying tenant for the time being of such 
“ holding, during the period defined in said order, 
** the proportion thereby assessed upon such tenant’s 
** interest.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


Ciause, N° 41 (Advances to tenants for pur- 
chase of holdings). 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 21, 1. 20, 
after the word “ Act” to insert the words “ when- 
ever the price of such holding shall not be less 
“ than four hundred pounds.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted ~~ iaaniieniit by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 21, 1. 20, 
to leave out the words “ three-fourths ” in order to 
insert the words “ a moiety.” 

Question proposed, That the words “ three- 
fourths ” stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, 





by leave, withdrawn. 
Other 











33 Vicrorta. 


Other Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 21,1. 32, 
after the word “ holding ” to insert the words “ or 
‘‘ withdraw the same from under the operation of 
“ the Record of Titles Act.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
put, and negatived. 

Question pat That the Clause, as amended, 
stand part of the Bill; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the f Mr. Glyn, 1 114 

Yeas, { Mr. Adam: J . 

Tellers for the { Sir George Jenkinson, | 27 

Noes, Colonel Corbett : ' eee 


Ciavses, N° 42 to N° 65, with Amendments 
to nine of them, agreed to. 


Cuiause, N° 66 (Special definitions). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 29, 1. 16, after the 
word “ holding” to insert the words “in the use 
** and occupation of.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :— Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 29, 1. 23, 
after the word “‘ any” to insert the words “ per- 
** son or persons, or body politic, or corporate or 
* collegiate, whether aggregate or sole, or any 
“ public company being.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 29, 1. 38, 
after the word “tillages” to insert the words 
“ that is to say, acts of husbandry other than ma- 
“ nuring done in the last year of the tenancy for 
* the benefit of the succeeding occupier.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 29, 1. 38, 
to leave out the word “ tillages ” in order to insert 
the words “or manures left unapplied, made 
“ during the last year, dressing with bones, lime, 
“ or marl used during the last four years, hay or 
“ other stores unconsumed, draining with tile or 
* stones, done within the last fourteen years, or.” 

Question, That the word “ tillages ” stand part 
of the Clause put, and agreed to. 

Clause agreed to. 


Criauses, N° 67 and N° 68, agreed to. 

A Clause (If, in the case of any holding not 
situate within the Province of Ulster, it shall 
appear that an usage prevails which in all essential 
particulars corresponds with the Ulster tenant- 
right custom, it shall, in like manner, and sub- 
ject to the like conditions, be deemed legal, and 
shall be enforced in manner provided by this 
Act. 

Where the landlord has purchased, or shall here- 
after purchase from the tenant the benefit of such 
usage as aforesaid to which his holding is subject, 
such holding shall thenceforth cease to be subject 
to such usage. 

A tenant of any holding subject to such usage 








as aforesaid, and who claims the benefit of the ( 


same, shall not be entitled to claim compensation 
under any other section of this Act, but a tenant 
of a holding not claiming the benefit of such usage 
shall not be barred from making a claim for com- 
pensation with the consent of the court under any 
of the other sections of this Act, and where such 
last-mentioned claim has been made and allowed, 
such] holding shall not be again subject to such 
usage as aforesaid)——brought up, and read the 
first and second time. 

Amendment proposed, in line 3, after the word 
“ with” to insert the words “ the usages, or any of 
“them, existing in the Province of Ulster, and 
** commonly known as.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
—— put, and negatived. 

Clause agreed to, and added. 
Von. 125. 


16¢th—17th May. 





203 











Another Clause (Satisfaction from incoming 
tenants) brought up, and read the first time. 

Question, That the Clause be read a second 
time——-put, and negatived. 

Another Clause (Tenant assigning without con- 
sent of landlord not to be entitled to compensa- 
tion)}——brought up, and read the first time. 

Motion made, and Question put, That the Clause 
be read a second time ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the Yeas, {iain lon } 120. 

r. Glyn, \ 

Tellers for the Noes, Mr. A A a ; 192, 

Another Clause (Right to leases renewable for 
ever)——brought up, and read the first time. 

Question, That the Clause be read a second 
time —— put, and negatived. 

Another Clause (Repeal of s. 31 of the Landlord 
and Tenant Act)——brought up, and read the first 
time. 

Motion made, and Question, That the Clause be 
read a second time :— Motion and Clause, by leave, 
withdrawn. 

Another Clause (Right of tenant to dispose of 
interest in his holding)——brought up, and read 
the first time. 

Question, That the Clause be read a second 
time put, and negatived. 
To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 








And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 17th May, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to move, 
That the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Army Enlistment Bill was, according to 
Order, read a second time; and committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for this day. 


The House, according to Order, 
into a Committee on Tramways [ Metropolitan 
Board of Works, Loans]. 


(In the Committee. ) 


Resolved, That it is expedient to empower the 
Metropolitan Board of Works to raise Money for 
the purpose of carrying into effect any Provisional 
Orders obtained by them under any Act of the 
present Session for the Construction and Regula- 
tion of Tramways, and for that purpose to create 
additional Consolidated Stock, not exceeding in 
the whole £. 300,000, in like manner and with the 
like sanction as they may create Consolidated 
Stock under “ The Metropolitan Board of Works 
Loans) Act, 1869”; and all the provisions of that 
Act shall apply to such additional Consolidated 
Stock. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr, Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Gas and Water 
into a Committee on the Gas and Water Facilities facilities Bill. 


Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Vodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 
DD2 The 














































Army Enlist- 
ment Bill. 





resolved itself Tramways 
Board of 


Loans. ] 


204. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Sale of Poisons, &amp;c. (Jreland) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be reada second time 
upon Monday next. 


Sale of 
Poisons, &amp;c.. 
(Ireland) Bill, 


Pier and Har- The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
bour Orders jnto a Committee on the Pier and Harbour Orders 
— mation Confirmation Bill; and, after some time spent there- 
j in, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 

the Bull. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Thursday 

next. 


Elementary ‘The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 

Fducation mittee on the Elementary Education Bill ; 

Bill. Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Game Laws The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Amerdment, Reading of the Game Laws Amendment, &amp;c. 
&amp;c. Bill. Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 26th day of this instant May. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Sxpply. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ways and 
Means. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Game Laws (Scotland ) Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 26th day of this instant May. 


Game Laws 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Game Laws Amendment (No. 2) 
Bill; 

' Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 26th day of this instant May. 


Game Laws 
Amendment 
(No. 2) Bill. 


Inverness The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
County, &amp;c. take into consideration the Amendments made by 
— the Lords to the Jnverness County, &amp;c. Boundary 

Bill; and the same were twice read, and agreed 


t 


0. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Steam Bo!ler 


Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed 
Explosions. 


to inquire into the cause of Steam Boiler Explo- 
sions, and as to the best means of preventing 
them. 


The Select Committee on the Public Prose- 
cutors Bill was nominated of Mr. Attorney General, 
Mr. Gathorne Hardy, Mr. Vernon Harcourt, Mr. 
Russell Gurney, Mr. Bonham-Carter, Mr. Walpole, 
Mr. Hibbert, Dr. Ball, Mr. Downing, Mr. Gordon, 
Mr. Rathbone, Mr. Scourfield, Mr. West, Mr. 
Staveley Hill, and Mr. Eykyn; with Power to 
send for persons, papers, and records. 

Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 


Public Prose- 
cutors Bill. 


Ordered; That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to enable the Commissioners of Her Majesty’s 
Works and Public Buildings to improve a Part of 
Kensington Road, in the County of Middlesex : 
And that Mr. Ayrton and Mr. Stansfeld do pre- 
pare, and bring it in. 


Kensington 
Road Im- 
provement. 


16th—17th May. 





1870. 


The Order for reading a second time, this day, Married 
the Married Women’s Acknowledgments Bill Women's 
was read, and discharged. ments Bal 5 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 14th day of June next. 


The Order for reading a second time, this day, Lodgers’ 
the Lodgers’ Goods Protection Bill was read, and foods Pro. 
discharged. oe 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 14th day of June next. 


Ordered, 'That the Amendment made by the War Office 
Lords to the War Office Bill be taken into con- Bill. 
sideration this day. 


Mr. Ayrton presented a Bill to enable the Com- Kensington 
missioners of Her Majesty’s Works and Public Road Im- 
Buildings to improve a Part of Kensington Road, }iy"°™™ 
in the County of Middlesex; And the same was p31 198 
read the first time. " 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills; and be 
printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before Two of the 
clock on Tuesday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 





&lt;&lt; ——— - 


Tuesday, 17th May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
T HE Alexandra (Newport) Docks Bill was Alexandra 
read the third time. (Newport) 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. ees 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 





The Lancashire and Yorkshire and London and Lancashire 
North Western Railway Companies (Steamboats) 214 Yorkshire 
Bill was read the third time. = — 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. Western Rail- 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the w4y Com- 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. boats) C= 


The Royal Bank of Scotland Officers’ Widows’ Royal Bank of 
Fund Bill was, according to Order, read the third Scotland 
time an 

. ; ’ Widows’ Fund 

Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, Bill [Zerds.] 
do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


. The House proceeded to take into considera- London and 
tion the London and North Western Railway — 
(Additional Powers) Bill, as amended in the Com- (Additional 


mittee. Powers) Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration _ bag * 
the Ryde Pier Railway Extension Bill, as amended hsion Bill. 
in the Committee. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


A Motion being made, That this House will, North Eastern 
To-morrow, resolve itself into a Committee to Railway 
consider of authorising the cancelling of the Bond Meimerby, 
given by the North Yorkshire and Cleveland Rail- &amp;.) (on 
way Company and their Sureties, in pursuance of “" “7? 
Section 6 of “ The North Yorkshire and Cleveland 
Railway Act, 1855,” without further proof than 
the production of the Act for which application is 


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now being made, pursuant to the North Eastern 
Railway (Hawes and Melmerby, &amp;c.) Bill ; 

Mr. Stansfeld, by Her Majesty’s Command, ac- 
quainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the subject-matter of this Mo- 
tion, recommends it to the consideration of this 
House. 

Resclved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 





May. 905 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
the Sevenoaks, Maidstone, and Tunbridge Railway 


tained in the Preamble of the Bill, and made 
verbal Amendments therein, and found the same, as 
amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Sevenoaks, 
cmap 

: 4 4 and Tunbri 
Bill; That they had examined the allegations con- Railway Bil 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on Halifax and 


the Halifax and Ovenden Junction Railway Bill; pes Raile 


That they had examined the allegations contained way Bill. 






Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 


Improve- 
the Tyne Improvement Bill; That a Report from 


pent Bill. 


the Board of Trade upon the Bill, and the objects 
thereof, had been referred to the Committee, and 
considered by them; that they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the 
Bill, and made verbal Amendments therein, and 


in the Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same 
by inserting a recital of the expediency of con- 
firming the agreement for the transfer of the 
undertaking to the Lancashire and Yorkshire and 













Great Northern Railway Companies who have 
contributed two-thirds of the capital of the Com- 
pany, and found the same, as amended, to be true, 
and had made provision in the Bill pursuant to 
a Resolution of the House; and had gone through 
the Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed, 


found the same, as amended, to be true; and had 
gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Ovens College Mr. Dodson reported the Owens College Exten- 
Extension Bill sion Bill, with Amendments. 
[Lords Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 


Table. Mr. Hardcastle reported from the Committee Dublin, Wick- 


on Group 8 of Railway Bills; That in the case of }°¥; a 


Gaslight and 
Coke Com- 


pany Bill. 


Wandsworth 
Bridge Bill. 


Southwark 
and City 
way Bill, 


Limerick and 


Sub- 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on the 
Gas Light and Coke Company Bill; That they 
had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same by 
striking out the first paragraph, and by inserting 
in lieu thereof a recital, that it was expedient to 
confirm an agreement for the purchase of the Vic- 
toria Docks Gas Company by the Gas Light and 
Coke Company, and that the said agreement should 
be binding on both the Companies, and found 
the same, as amended, to be true; and had gone 
through the Biil, and made Amendments there- 
unto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Wandsworth Bridge 
Bill, without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Southwark and City 
Subway Bill, with Amendments. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 


Ea Ballwsy the Limerick and Ennis Railway Bill; That they 


iLords.} 


had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same by 
adding a recital as to the borrowing powers of the 


the Dublin, Wicklow, and Wexford Railway Bill, pin. 


with reference to the Orders of the House made 
on the 4th March last, permitting the parties to 
proceed with their Bill provided that the power to 
attach a preference to a new issue of shares be 
struck out of Clause 15 of the Bill, and that 
Clause 19 be amended so as to postpone the time 
for carrying out the reduction of the number of 
directors to eight, until the same shall be effected 
by resignation or death; and directed the Bill, as 
amended, to be submitted to afresh meeting of 
the proprietors of the Company, to be called in the 
same manner as prescribed by Standing Order 
No. 71, and approved of by proprietors present 
holding at least three-fourths of the paid-up capital 
of the Company represented at such meeting, and 
that this Committee do report how far such Orders 
have been complied with; it was proved to the 
Committee that these Orders had been complied 
with; that they had examined the allegations 
contained in the Preamble of the Bill, and amended 
the same by striking out the recital as to the 
creation of preference shares in order to make it 
consistent with the provisions of the Bill, and 
found the same, as amended, to be true; and had 
gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 







Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 
Several Public Petitions were also presented, y;;, 


Company, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 





















P x Vot 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; | and read; and referred to a Select Committee. and Teese 
and be printed. first Report. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Convict 
jesty’s Command. —Copy of Sixteenth Annual Re- Prisons 
port of the Directors of Convict Prisons in Ireland, 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
(Ireland.) 
for the year ended 3lst December 1869; with 


the Limerick and Foynes Railway Bill; That they 
J had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same by 


+ oe sare 4 ott f Appendix. 
inguishing the amounts raised by preference Copy of Second Report of the Digest of Law Digest of Law. 
and by ordinary shares, and found the same, as Comnniesion 


amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return Chancery 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 28th day (Chief Clerks, 
of March last, for Returns relative to Chancery ms 
(Chief Clerks, &amp;c.) 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant Police 
to the directions of several Acts of Parliament,— (S&lt;otand.) 
Copy of Eleventh Report of Her Majesty’s In- 
spector of Constabulary of Scotland, for the year 
ended 15th March 1870, made to Her Majesty’s 

DD3 Principal 


M. Dodson reported the Preston Station Bill, 
with Amendments. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 

VoL. 125, 








Canada Rail- 
way Loan Act 
(1867.) 


Persian 
Mission, 


Dissenters’ 
Places of 
Worsbip. 


Copper, &amp;c. 
No. 240. 


Railways 


Abandonment. 


No. 31. 


Fire In- 
surances. 


Kirwee Boot;’. 


Railway Bills 
(Group 2.) 


206 17th 


Principal Secretary of State under the Provisions 
of the Statute 20 &amp; 21 Vict. c. 72. 

Copy of Rules made by the Chief Secretary to 
the teed Lieutenant, under the Capital Punish- 
ment Amendment Act, 1868, for regulating the 
execution of Capital Sentences in Ireland. 

. Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, pursuant to the 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—An Abstract 





of the Accounts of the Receipts and Expenditure 
of the Harwich Harbour Conservancy Board, for 
the period ended the 3lst August 1869; also an 
Account of their Credits and Liabilities (as nearly 
as the same can be estimated) down to the 3lst 
August 1869, furnished by the said Conservancy 
Board to the Board of Trade, pursuant to “ The 
Harwich Harbour Act, 1863,” section 6 (as re- 
turned by the Conservancy Board to the Board 
of Trade). 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Monsell presented,—Return to an Address 
to Her Majesty, dated the 26th day of April last, 
for a Return relative to Canada Railway Loan 
Act (1867). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 
Transfer of the Persian Mission to the Foreign 
Office. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


The following Paper was laid upon the Table 
by the Clerk of the House,—Return to an Order, 
dated the 28th day of April last, for a Return 
relative to Dissenters’ Places of Worship. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Copper, 
&amp;c., which was presented upon the 16th day of 
this instant May, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Railways 
Abandonment, which was presented upon the 16th 
day of this instant May, be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 





an Account of all Sums paid into the Inland 
Revenue Office in Great Britain and Ireland, for 
Duty on Insurances against Fire, for the quarters 
ending severally the 25th day of March, and the 
24th day of June 1869; distinguishing the Amount 
of Allowance made to each Office for collecting 
the same in the Country, and in London, Edin- 
burgh, and Dublin respectively, with the Dates of 
such payments; together with an Abstract show- 
in the Gross Amount of Duty collected in the 
half year by each Company: And, like Ac- 
count of Sums insured by each Office on Farm- 
ing Stock, for the same period (in continuation 
of Parliamentary Paper, No. 172, of Session 
1868-9), 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of the Correspondence in April and May 
1869 between the Secretary to the Treasury and 
the Special Prize Committee of the late Sir 
G. C. Whitlock’s Force, regarding a large Sum of 
Money claimed as Booty arising from the Conquest 
and Capture of the ex-Chiefs of Kirwee, through the 
Operations of General Whitlock’s Troops in 1858. . 


Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on 
Group 2 of Railway Bills; That Mr. Platt, one of 
the Members of the said Committee, was not 





May. 1870. 


present during the sitting of the Committee this 
day. 

Ordered, That Mr. Platt do attend the said Com- 
mitttee To-morrow, at Twelve of the clock. 


Mr. Benyon reported from the Committee on p,; 
Group L of Private Billa; ‘That, for the conve- (aan 
nience of parties, the Committee had adjourned to 
Thursday next, at Twelve of the clock. 

“ Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
able. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Metropolitan 
Reading of the Metropolitan Buildings and Ma- Buildings ang 
nagement Bill ; paregement 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 31st day of this instant May. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Message from 
Message had been brought from the Lords by one the Lords, 
of their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Wolverhampton Wolvertamp. 


and Walsall Railway Bill, without any Amend- ton and Walst 
ment. Railway Bill, 


The Lords have agreed to the Newport Pag- Newport 
Pagnell Rail. 
way Bill. 
The Lords have agreed to the Eccleshill and Eccleshitt ana 


nell Railway Bill, without any Amendment. 


Bolton Gas Bill, without any Amendment. 


The Lords have agreed to the Amendments made puke of 
by this House to the Duke of Sutherland’s Rail- Sutherland's 


way Bill, without any Amendment. Corde) 


The Lords have agreed to the Caledonian Rail- Caledonian 
way (Additional Powers) Bill, with an Amend- (adaite m 
ment; to which the Lords desire the concurrence Powers) Bill 
of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Northampton Northampton 
Corporation Markets and Fairs Bill, with Amend-. Corporation 
ments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence 7 
of this House. 

The Lords do not insist on their Amendments Gunthorpe 
to the Gunthorpe Bridge Bill, to which this 3ridse Bill 
House hath disagreed; and have agreed to the 
consequential Amendment made by this House to 


the Bill, without any Amendment. 


Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords, Office of the 
to request that their Lordships will be pleased to pee 
communicate to this House, a Copy of the Report and Office of 
from the Select Committee appointed b i 
Lordships on the Office of the Clerk of the Par- 
liaments and Office of the Gentleman Usher of the 
Black Rod: Ard that the Clerk do carry the said 


Message. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- Channel 
ie That, in the opinion of this House, Her Passage. 
fajesty’s Government should invite the co-opera- 
tion of the French Government for the purpose of 
improving the Channel Passage between the two 
Countries :---And the said Motion was, with leave 
of the House, withdrawn. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- ae er 
posed, That, in the opinion of this House, it 1s es 
desirable that the Council of State for India should 
embrace amongst its members persons practically 
conversant with the trade and commerce of India: 

—And the said Motion was, with leave of the 


House, withdrawn. 


Notice being taken, that Forty Members were 
not present :--The House was told by Mr. 
Speaker ; and Forty Members not being present, 
and it being then after Four of the clock:—The 
House was adjourned by Mr. Speaker, without a 
Question first put, till To-morrow. 





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$3 VicTORIA. 18th May. 207 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Dissenters’ Dissenters’ 


Wednesday, 18th M, ay, 1870. Places of Worship, which was presented upon the aa 
17th day of this instant May, be printed. “ 
PRAYERS. Pes — 
Standing OLONEL Wilson Patten reported from the} __ Ordered, That the Return relative to Canada a 
ls Orders. Seiect Committee on Standing Orders, a Railway Loan Act (1867), which was presented cise.) 9 
Resolution; which was read, as followeth: upon the 17th day of this instant May, be printed. ~ wo, o44, 


slifax Water, That, in the case of the Halifax Water, &amp;c. Bill, s ; i 
tcBil. Petition for additional Provision, the Standing Ordered, That the Account relative to Harwich Harwich 


. . Harbour, which was presented the 17th day “*toour- 
Orders ought to be dispensed with; that the .s presented upon the Y No. 
Parties be ‘permitted to ne their additional | ° *his instant May, be printed. — 
Provision accordingly, if the Committee on the Bill 
shall think fit. 
The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Bakenouse 

Reading of the Bakehouses Bill; _ 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Tuesday the 31st day of this instant May. 


-Be 


. Sir John Ramsden reported from the Committee : : 
ieee on Group K. of Private Bills; That in the case of The Order of the day being read, for the Second Municipal 


om —. the West Hartlepool Extension and Improvement a of the Municipal Boroughs (Metropolis) (Metropolis) 
- Bill, they had examined the allegations contained ‘And a Moti : _ 
in the Preamble of the Bill, and found the same to nd a Motion being made, and the Question 


1p- be true, and had made provision in the Bill pur- being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 

all suant to a Resolution of the House of the 18th —— preater 

“ March ; and had gone through the Bill, and made n Amendment was proposed to be made to 
Amendments thereunto. the Question, by leaving out the word “ now,’ 

il. Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. and, at the end of the Question, adding the words 


** upon this day six months.” 
ad Brighton In. _ Lhe House proceeded to take into consideration} And the Question being put, That the word 
tercepting and the Brighton Intercepting and Outfall Sewers Bill, | “now ” stand part of the Question ; 


Outfall Sewers as amended in the Committee. The House divided. 
"s = Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. The Yeas to the Right ; 
ll The Noes to the Left, 


Carmarth The House proceeded to take into consideration aif Mr. Buxton, 7 
fen "the Carmarthen Gas Bill, as amended in the Com- See ee wg A Sma J sae 
: mittee. r. Bentinck, } 
L Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. | T@llers for the Noes.) a4," Samuda : 66. 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 


s Edinburgh The House proceeded to take into consideration} | Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
d Royal In- the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Bill, as amended | time:—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
frmary Bill in the Committee. time, and committed to a Select Committee. 
eng Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
The Married Women’s Property Bill was, ac- Married 
North British The House proceeded to take into consideration | cording to Order, read a second time; and com- hens * ea 
amdEdinburgh the North British and Edinburgh and Bathgate | mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for , 
mu Satheste Railway Companies Bill, as amended in the Com- | To-morrow. 
a ay Com- ©, 
panies Bill, mittee. : 
P Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. The Order of the day being read, for the Second Marriea 
; Reading of the Married Women’s Property (No. 2) peter Pro- 
/ Salford The House proceeded to take into considera-| Bill; ; . rar ° -— 
~ Borough tion the Salford Borough Improvement Bill, as| And a Motion being made, and the Question 
; urement amended in the Committee. being proposed, That the Bill be now read asecond 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. | time ; 

; : An Amendment was proposed to be made to 

er Ordered, That, in the case of the Kensington | the Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” 

pre BL Road Improvement Bill, the Examiner of Petitions | and, at the end of the Question, adding the words 
for Private Bills have leave to sit and proceed | “ upon this day six months.” 


forthwith. And the Question being put, That the word 


« ” stand part of th tion ; 
Message from Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- The ine vided, jo Gueetiee 


te Lords. sage had been brought from the Lords by one of! ‘The Yeas to the Right ; 


their Clerks, as followeth: The Noes to the Left. 
Oficee ofthe _ The Lords communicate a Copy of the First Tellers for an “Mr, Raikes, 
fetk of the Report from the Select Committee appointed by Yeas, Mr. Staveley Hill : } 46. 
mi Ofice sr their Lordships on the Office of the Clerk of the}  Toljers for the ( M } 
Office of j ellers for thef Mr. Jacob Bright, 7 
theGentleman Parliaments and Office of the Gentleman Usher Noes, Mr. Russell Gurney : 708. 


U ‘ ; 
—— of the Black Rod, as desired by this House. So it passed in the Negative. 


Ordered, That the said Paper be referred to the} And the Question being put, That the words 
Select Committee on Houses of Parliament (New | «« upon this day six months” be added at the end 


Refreshment Rooms). of the Question :—It was resolved in the Affirm- 
tive. 
_ Several Public Petitions were — and | * "Then the main Question, so amended, being put; 
Vide Too, read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Ordered, That the Bill be read a ee time 
heand Repos upon this day six months. 


: : The Order of the day being read, for the Second Corporation of 
No, 241, oe oa a og re apn re Reading of the Corporation of London Bill ; London Bill. 
2 be? } And a Motion being made, and the Question 
Ordered, That the Paper relative to Police | being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
No, ) Scotland), which was presented upon the 17th| time; 
= this instant May, be printed. An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
OL. 125. pp4 Question, 


Chelsea Ordered, That the Return relative to Chelsea 
Honpital, 

Police 

(Scotland, 


242, 








208 


Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
*¢ this day six months.” 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
word “ now” stand part of the Question :—And a 
Debate arising thereupon ; 

Ordered, ii hat the Debate be adjourned till 
Monday next. 


County of 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
London Bill. 


Reading of the County of London Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the Petty Customs (Scotland) Aboli- 
tion Bill; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for the purpose of 
considering certain Amendments to be proposed in 
Clauses 3 and 5:—The House immediately re- 
solved itself into the Committee; and, after some 
time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; 
and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee 
had amended the said Ciauses. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, in the Com- 
mittee, be now taken into consideration :—The 
House accordingly proceeded to take the Bill into 
consideration. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time: —The Bill wasaccordingly read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Petty Customs 
(Scotland) 
Abolition Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 


Supply. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ways and 
Means. 


North Eastern, Lhe House, according to Order, resolved itself 
Railway into a Committee on North Eastern Railwa 
(Hawesand (Hawes and Melmerby, &amp;c.) [Cancellation of 


Melmerby, 
&amp;c.) (Cancel- Bond}. 
lation of 


Bond.] 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the 
cancelling of the Bond given by the North York- 
shire and Cleveland Railway Company and their 
Sureties to the Lords Commissioners of Her Ma- 
jesty’s Treasury, in pursuance of Section 6 of 
“The North Yorkshire and Cleveland Railway 
Act, 1855.” 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received To- 
morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 4th day of this instant May, was pro- 
posed to be made to the Question, That the Edu- 
cation of the Blind, &amp;c. Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Friday the 10th day of June next. 


Education of 
the Blind, &amp;c, 
Bill. 


Magistrates in The Magistrates in Populous Places (Scotland) 

toa Bill was, according to Order, read a second time ; 

land) A “ and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for Wednesday next. 


18th May. 





1870. 

The House, according to Order, proceeded to Wine ana 
take into consideration the Wine and Beerhouse Beerhouse 
Act (1869) Amendment Bill, as amended in the (1869) Amend 
Committee. a 

A Clause was offered to be added to the Bill 

(Grant, duration, and transmission of Certificates) : 
—And the said Clause was brought up, and twice 
read; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House :—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Clause, and made an Amendment 
thereunto. 

Ordered, 'That the Report be now received. 

Mr, Dodson accordingly reported the Clause ; 
and the Amendment was read, and agreed to; 
and the said Clause was made part of the Bill. 

Ordered, That the further Proceeding on consi- 
deration of the Bill be adjourned till To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Queen Anne's 
Reading of the Queen Anne’s Bounty (Superan- (nacenial 
nuation Bill ; ation) Bill, 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Benefices Bil, 
into a Committee on the Benefices Bill; and, after 
some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the 
Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Com- 
mittee had made Progress in the Bill; and that 
he was directed to move, That the Committee 
may have leave to sit again. 
Resolved, That this Bones will, upon Tuesday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Adulteration 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed of Food or 
upon the 9th day of March last,\That the Adulter- (1860) Amends 
ation of Food or Drink Act (1860) Amendment ment Bill. 
Bill be now read a second time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third Tramways 
Reading of the Tramways Bill - 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 


To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Army Enlist- 

mittee on the Army Enlistment Bill : ment Bill 
Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 

solve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Stansfeld reported from the Committee on Tramways 
Tramways [ Metropolitan Board of Works, Loans] i 
a Resolution ; which was read, as followeth: Works, 

That it is expedient to empower the Metro- Loans] 
politan Board of Works to raise Money for tite 
oe ma of carrying into effect any Provisional 
Orders obtained by them under any Act of the 
present Session for the Construction and Regula- 
tion of Tramways, and for that purpose to create 
additional Consolidated Stock, not exceeding in 
the whole £. 300,000, in like manner and with the 
like sanction as they may create Consolidated 
Stock under “* The Metropolitan Board of Works 
(Loans) Act, 1869;” and all the provisions of 
that Act shall apply to such additional Consoli- 
dated Stock. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking Gas and Watet 
into consideration the Gas a Water Facilities Facilities Bi 
Bill, as amended in the Committee ; : 
Ordered, That the Bill be taken into consideration 
To-morrow. 
The 








re 





Army (Super- 
session of 
Colonels.) 


Valuation of 
Lands and 
Assessments 
(Scotland) Bill, 


Metropolitan 
Board of 
Works (Loans.) 


Turnpike 
Trusts Ar- 
rangements 
Bill, 


$3 Vicroria. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking into 
consideration the Amendment made by the Lords 
to the War Office Bill; 

Ordered, That the said Amendment be taken 
into consideration To-morrow. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 


to confirm a certain Provisional Order made under | 8e2ted,—A_ Petition of the Lord Mayor, Alder- 


/men and Commons of the City of London, in 


an Act of the fifteenth year of Her present Ma- 
jesty, to facilitate Arrangements for the relief of 
Turnpike Trusts: And that Mr, Knatchbull- 
Hugessen and Mr. Secretary Bruce do prepare, and 
bring it in. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of Correspondence between the 
War Office, the Jndia Office, and Horse Guards, 
respecting the Supersession of Colonels of Her 
Majesty’s British Army by the Colonels of Her 
Majesty’s Indian Forces. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That all Petitions which have been 
resented during the present Session against the 
Valuation of Lands and Assessments (Scotland) 
Bill, be referred to the Committee on the Bill, 
and that such of the Petitioners as pray to be heard 
by themselves, their Counsel, or agents, be heard 
upon their Petitions if they think fit; and Coun- 
sel heard in favour of the Bill against the said 
Petitions. 


Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into a Committee to consider of impos- 
ing a Stamp Duty on the issue of Metropolitan 
Consolidated Stock and of Metropolitan Termi- 
nable Annuities in lieu of the existing Duty on 
the Transfer of such Stock and Annuities; and of 
authorising a Composition in lieu of the said 
Transfer Duty on such Stock or Annuities as have 
been already issued. 


Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen presented a Bill to 
confirm a certain Provisional Order made under 
an Act of the fifteenth year of Her present Ma- 


Bill 199, Jesty, to facilitate arrangements for the relief of 


Vaccination 
Act (1867) 
Amendment 
Bill, 


Road Im. 


Turnpike Trusts: And the same was read the 
first time; and ordered to be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 26th day of this instant May ; 
and to be printed. 


Viscount Galway reported the Limerick Markets 
Bill, with Amendments. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


The Order for reading a second time, To-morrow, 
the Vaccination Act (1867) Amendment Bill, was 
read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Kensington Road Improve- 
ment Bill, no Standing Orders are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Friday next. 
And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 


Vou. 125, 


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209 
Thursday, 19th May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


HE House being informed, That the She- Metropolitan 
riffs of the pe of London attended at the Buildings and 
door, they were called in; and at the Bar pre-  — acemaeae 


Common Council assembled: — And then they 
withdrew. 

And the said Petition, praying the House not to 
= the Metropolitan Buildings and Management 

ill, or to read the same a second time during the 
present Session, but to allow ample time for the 
provisions in the Bill to be considered by the 
parties whose property will be affected thereby, was 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords, pipiomatic 
to request that their Lordships will be pleased to and Consular 
give leave to the Earl of Clarendon to attend to be S*Vices 
examined as a Witness before the Select Com- 
mittee on Diplomatic and Consular Services; And 
that the Clerk do carry the said Message. 


Viscount Galway reported from the Committee Enniskillen 
on Group I. of Private Bills; That in the case of Borough Im- 
the Enniskillen Borough Improvement Bill, they Riy’°™*™ 
had examined the allegations contained in the — 
Preamble of the Bill, and verbally amended the 
same, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select public 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they had Petitions 
examined the Petitions presented upon the 16th ce 
and 17th days of this instant May, and had directed ° 
him to make a Report thereof to the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Ordered, That the Committee on Group 2 of Railway Bills 
Railway Bills have leave to sit this day till half an (Group 2.) 
hour after Five of the clock, during the sitting of 
the House. 


The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Bill was Lancashire 
read the third time. and Yorkshire 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the ®#i!4y Bill. 
Title be, An Act for conferring Powers on the 
Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company for 
the construction of a Railway and other Works, 
and the acquisition of Lands in the West Riding 
of the County of York and the County of Lancas- 
ter, and for other purposes. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The London and North Western Railway (Steam London and 
Vessels) Bill was read the third time. North West- 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. a 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the Vessels) Bill. 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Oldham Corporation Water, &amp;c. Bill was Oidham Cor- 
read the third time. poration 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. — mm 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence, 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Milford Haven 
the Milford Haven Dock and Railway Bill, as Dock and 


amended in the Committee. fond Bill 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third e 
EE e 












Birmingham 

and Stafford- 
shire Tram- 

ways Bill. 


Birmingham 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Glasgow 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Leeds Street 
Tramways 
Bill. 


Leeds Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Liverpool 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Liverpool 
‘Tramways 
Bill. 


London Street 


Tramways 
Bill. 


Manchester 
and Salford 
and District 
Tramways 

(No. 1) Bill. 


Manchester 
and Salford 
and Distr'ct 
‘Tramways 

(No. 2) Bill. 


Manchester 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Metropolitan 
Street Tram- 
waye Bill. 


North London 
Tramways 
Bill 


210 19th 


‘The Birmingham and Stuffordshire Tramways 
Bill was, according to Order, read a second time ; 
and committed. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Birmingham Street Tramways 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Birmingham Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Glasgow Street Tramways 
Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Glasyow Tramways Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Leeds ‘Tramways Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Liverpool Street Tramways 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Liverpool Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the London Street Tramways Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 
trict Tramways (No. 1) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 
trict Tramways (No. 2) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways 
Bili; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Metropolitan Street Tramways 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the North London Tramways Bill; 





May. 1870. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second North Metro. 
Reading of the North Metropolitan Tramways pesen Trem. 
Bill; aes. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Pimlico, Peck. 
Reading of the Pimlico, Peckham, and Greenwich — and 
‘ ° . ‘eenwich 
Street Tramways (Extensions, &amp;c.) Bill ; Street Tram. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ways (Exten. 


To-morrow. sions, &amp;c.) Bill 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Plymouth, 
Reading of the Plymouth, Stonehouse, and Devon- oe 
port Street Tramways Bill ; moon’ — 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time zremwaye 


To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Portsmouth 
Reading of the Portsmouth Street Tramways Bill; Street Tram. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a recond time "78 Bill 

To-morrow. 


The Order, That the Halifaz Water, &amp;c. Bill Halitax Water, 
be read the third time, was read, and discharged ; &amp;«. Bill 
Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to the 
former Committee. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 
Several Public Petitions were also presented, yiao Votes 
and read; and referred to Select Committees. and Twenty- 
second Report. 
Mr. Hardcastle reported from the Committee on Caledonian 
Group 8 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the and Glasgow 
Caledonian and Glasgow and South Western Rail- a a 
way Companies Bill, they had examined the alle- bean im 
gations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, but panies Bill. 
the same had not been proved to their satisfac- 
tion. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Newspapers. 
dated the 4th day of August, in the last Session 
of Parliament, for a Return of the Registered 
Newspapers of the United Kingdom, and of the 
Number, if any, of Stamps at One Penny, issued 
to each for the year ending the 30th day of June 
1869; also Stamps at Three Half-pence, issued to 
any such Newspaper during such period (in con- 
tinuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 461, of 
Session 1867-8). 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the superior 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Return of all Courts *.., ‘4 
Fees received in Stamps, and Payments formerly _— ’ 
charged on the Fee Fund Account, Superior 
Courts of Common Law, during the years ended 
3lst March 1869 and 1870, &amp;c. 

- a That the said Returns do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an Artizan 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 9th day of this Sei? ‘pis. 
instant May, for Returns relative to Artizan mingham.) 
Science Classes (Birmingham). 

Return to an Order, dated the 14th day of March Poor Law 
last, for a Return relative to Poor Law (Jreland). (Ireland.) 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant Bankruptcy 
to the directions of an Act of Parliament,--Annual — 
Returns of the Official Assignees of the Court of wn 
Bankruptcy and Insolvency in Jreland, showing 
the State of every Bankruptcy and Insolvency 
under their charge, for the year ending on the 31st 
day of December 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 

Ordered, 








33 Vicroria. 


this instant May, be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, a 
Copy of Memorials and Letters addressed to the 
Chancellor of the Exchequer, and to the Lords of 
the Treasury or Secretary to the Treasury, in 


can be given. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That this House do now adjourn :--And the 
said Motion was, with leave of the House, with- 
drawn. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords, by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Oyster and Mussel 
Fisheries Supplemental (No. 2) Bill, without any 
Amendment. 


The Lords have agreed to the Dartmouth Water 
Bill, without any Amendment. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Jrish Land Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Another Clause (Permissive Parliamentary te- 
nant right) —— brought up, and read the first 
time. 

Question put, That the Clause be read a se- 
cond time ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the Yeus,( or oorsicet f 29. 
Tellers for the Noes, 34" ive }317. 


Motion made and Question proposed, That the 
Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit 
again :—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Clause (Lettings in conacre) 
brought up, and read the first time. 

Question put, That the Clause be read a se- 
cond time; 

The Committee ~_ * : 

ir Hervey Bruce, \ 
Tellers for the Yeas, | Captain p chdall: JS 9% 
Tellers for the Noes, { Mr. Glyn, \i77. 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 








And the House having continued to sit till 
after Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 


Friday, 20th May, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had made 
Progress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Army Enlistment Bill ; 
and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker 
resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, 

VoL. 125. 





19th—20th May. 211 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Navy ) That the Committee had made Progress in the 
No. 246. (Coal), which was presented upon the 6th day of 


| Bill; and that he was directed to move, That the 
Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
the 9th day of June next, again resolve itself into 
the said Committee. 











the Lords to the War Office Bill; and the same 
was twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House in respect of 
Clauses 18, 47, and 56, and a new clause :—The 
House immediately resolved itself into the Com- 
mittee; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and amended Clauses 18, 47, and 56; 
and added a new Clause. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be now taken into consideration:—The 
House accordingly proceeded to take the Bill into 
consideration. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Gas and Water 


take into consideration the Gas and Water Facili- 
ties Bill, as amencled in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Metropolitan Board of 
Works (Loans). 


(In the Committee.) 


1. Resolved, That, in lieu of the Stamp Duty 
now chargeable on the transfer of any Metropolitan 
Consolidated Stock already issued, the Metro- 
politan Board of Works shall pay to the Commis- 
sioners of Inland Revenue thesum of £. 9,895 2s. 6d, 

2. Resolved, That, in lieu of the Stamp Duty 
now chargeable on the transfer of any Metropolitan 
Consolidated Stock and of any Metropolitan Ter- 
minable Annuities to be hereafter issued or granted, 
the said Board shall pay to the said Commissioners 
a sum calculated at the rate of seven shillings and 
sixpence for every full sum of £.100 and for every 
fractional part of £.100 of such Stock and An- 
nuities, on the issue or grant thereof. 


Resolutions to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 


Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Annuity Tax 


Reading of the Annuity Tax Abolition (£din- 
burgh and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 
EE2 The 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to War Office 
anticipation of the abolition or reduction of the take into consideration the Amendment made by Bill. 

Duties on Sugar, in favour of allowing Drawbacks | 
on Stocks of Sugar; and the Answers, so far as | 























































POE Ot PA AOR TE ND TT 





212 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Feudal and Burgage 
Tenures Abolition ( Scotland) Bill; and, after some 
time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; 
and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Friday the 
10th day of June next. 


Feudal and 
Burgage 
Tenures 
Abolition 
(Scotland) 
Bill. 


Bill 130, 


Merchant The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 

Ht Code cond Reading of the Merchant Shipping Code Bill; 

: Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 30th day of this instant May. 


Merchant The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
Shipping, &amp;c. cond Reading of the Merchant Shipping, &amp;c. Acts 
Bi SC Repeal Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 30th day of this instant May. 


Board of 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Trade Bill. 4 


Reading of the Board of Trade Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 30th day of this instant May. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Turnpike Acts Continuance, &amp;c. 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Turnpike Acts 
Continuance, 
&amp;e. Bill, 


Pier and The Order of the day being read, for taking 
Harbour wn. into consideration the Pier and Harbour Orders 
firmation Bill. Confirmation Bill, as amended in the Committee ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 


tion this day. 


Married 
Women’s Pro- 
perty Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Married Women’s Property Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


North Eastern 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
Railway 


(Hawes and the North Eastern Railway (Hawes and Melmerby, 
Melmerby, &amp;c.) [Cancellation of Bond], a Resolution; which 
=) — was read, as followeth: 
Bond]. That it is expedient to authorise the cancelling 
of the Bond given by the North Yorkshire and 
Cleveland Railway Company and their Sureties to 
the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Trea- 
sury, in pursuance of Section 6 of “ The North 
Yorkshire and Cleveland Railway Act, 1855.” 
The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 
Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Com- 
mittee on the North Eastern Railway (Hawes and 
Melmer by, &amp;c.) Bill, that they have power to make 
provision therein pursuant to the said Resolution. 


Wine and 
Beerhouse Act 
(1869) Amend- 
ment Bill, 


The House, according to Order, resumed the 
further Proceeding on consideration of the Wine 
and Beerhouse Act (1869) Amendment Bill, as 
amended in the Committee; and Amendments 
were made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being 
put, That it be an Instruction to the Select Com- 
mittee on the Thames Navigation Bill, that they 
have power to inquire into the present position 
and past proceedings of the Metropolis Sewage 
Company, and what use has been made of the 
powers conferred upon them by the Act 28 Vie. 
c. 121, called “ The Metropolis Sewage and Essex 
Reclamation Act, 1865,” and further generally to 


Thames Navi- 
gation Bill. 


19¢h—20th May. 








1870. 


inquire, to any further extent that they may 
think desirable, into the future disposal of the 
sewage of London ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas, ir Chertey 


Tellers for the Noes, {4 GW". 


So it passed in the Negative. 


} 20. 
} 37. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Navy (Officers 
a Copy of a Memorandum addressed by Mr, “"\°ame) 
W, S. Lindsay to the First Lord of the Admiralty Ne. 34%, 
on * The Navy and its Sources of Supply as regards 
Officers and Seamen”; with a Copy of Remarks 
thereon by Rear Admiral Sir B. J. Sullivan, 
K. 0. B. 

Mr. Childers accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Newca 
Gatesh 
Water 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, General Valu, 
a Copy of Mr. Vine’s Report on the General Valua- #tion Office 
tion Office, Zre/and, presented to the Treasury on Gameny 
the 18th January 1870. 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Impro 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into Magistrates in 
a Committee, upon Wednesday next, on the Magis- Populous 
trates in Populous Places (Scotland) Bill, was . oy tg 

“ and) Bill, 

read, and discharged. 

Kesolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
the 13th day of June next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. Rainhi 
and W: 
The Order for the House to resolve itself into Party Pro- ~ 
a Committee, upon Tuesday the 31st day of this cessions (Ire- 
instant May, on the Party Processions (Jreland) '*"*) 3" 
Bill, was read, and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 
the 14th day of June next, resolve itself into the 


said Committee. 


Dublir 
Conne 
Railwe 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after One of the clock on 
Friday morning, adjourned till this day. 











Friday, 20th May, 1870. 
PRAYERS. 


R. Dodson reported from the Committee Atlantic 
on the Aélantic Telegraph Company Bill ; Telegraph 

That they had examined the allegations contained a 
in the Preamble of the Bill, and amended the 
same, so as to show more accurately the present 
position of the Company; and by reciting that it 
was expedient to confer Powers on the Company 
to amalgamate with the Anglo-American Telegraph 
Company, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on the Exmouth 
Exmouth Docks Bill; That they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, 
and amended the same, so as to restrict the pro- 
visions of the Bill to altering and defining the 
powers and jurisdiction of the Dockmaster of the 
Exmouth Docks Company ; and to the recital that 
it was expedient that the Company should have 

power 


Newcastle and 


Gateshead 
Water Bill, 


Newcastle 
upon Tyne 
Improvement 


Bill, 


Rainhill Gas 
and Water 
Bill [Lords.] 


Dublin Trunk 


Connecting 
Railway Bill, 


Great North- 


(a and West- 


tm (of Ire. 


land) Railway 


ning 
» &amp;¢.) 





$33 VicToRIA. 20th 


power to convert their Share and Debenture 
Capital into Stock, and to attach to such Stock 
such preference as specified in the Bill; and that 
the /, satan should have power to lease their 
Undertaking in the manner and upon the terms 
limited by the Bill, and found the same, as 
amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on the 
Newcastle and Gateshead Water Bill; That they 
had examined the allegations contained in the Pre- 
amble of the Bill, and amended the same, so as to 
make it consistent with the provisions of the Bill 
as submitted to and passed by the Committee, 
and found the same, as amended, to be true; and 
had gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Improvement Bill ; That 
a Report from the Board of ‘Trade upon the 
Bill, and the objects thereof, had been referred to 
the Committee, and considered by them; that 
they had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same, by 
striking out certain recitals respecting “ The River 
Tyne Improvement Act, 1850;” and had further 
amended the same so as to make it consistent with 
the provisions of the Bill as passed by the Com- 
mittee, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. ‘ 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Rainhill Gas and Water 
Bill, with Amendments. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on the 
Dublin Trunk Connecting Railway Bill; That 
they had examined the allegations contained in 
the Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same 
by omitting therefrom the recital authorising the 
traffic arrangements and agreements with the Lon- 
don and North Western Railway Company, and 
other Companies, and had added recitals with re- 
ference to the capital and expenditure of the 
Company, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
the Great Northern and Western (of Jreland) 
Railway (Running Powers, &amp;c.) Bill; That they 
had examined the allegations contained in the 
Preamble of the Bill, and amended the same by 
omitting the recital with reference to running 
powers over portions of the Railways of other 
Companies, and inserting a recital as to the 
leasing of the Railway of the Great Northern 
and Western (of Ireland) Railway Company to 
the Midland Great Western Railway (of Jreland) 
Company, such lease having been agreed upon 
between those Companies, and also by omitting 
a recital to enable the Great Northern and 
Western (of Ireland) Railway Company to pay 
dividend out of stock, and found the same, as 
amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 

VoL. 1265, 














May. 213 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on the Great North- 
Great Northern and Western (of Jreland) Rail- = porta 
way (Westport Quay Line) Bill; That they had 
examined the allegations contained in the Preamble (Westport 
of the Bill,and amended the same by striking out Quay Line) 
a recital, that the Railway when completed *"” 
should be used solely as a goods line, and found 
the same, as amended, to be true; and had 
gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on North Eastern 
the North Eastern Railway (Hawes and Melmerby, Railway 
&amp;c.) Bill; That they had made provision in the (Haves and 
Bill for cancelling a certain bond in pursuance &amp;c.) Bill." 
of the Instruction of the House of the 19th 
instant; that they had examined the allegations 
contained in the Preamble of the Bill, and 
amended the same so as to render it consistent 
with the provisions of the Bill as submitted to 
and passed by the Committee, and found the same, 
as amended, to be true; and had gone through the 
Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Pembroke and Tenby Pembroke and 
Railway (No. 2) Bill, with Amendments. Tenby Rail- 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the ji) ae 
Table; and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Poole and Bourne- Poole and 
mouth Railway Bill, with Amendments. ja eens 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Pee oe 
Table; and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on Teign Valley 
the Teign Valley Railway Bill; That they had Railway Bill, 
examined the allegations contained in the Preamble 
of the Bill, and amended the same by striking out 
so much thereof as related to running powers over 
other Railways, in order to make the same consistent 
with the provisions of the Bill as submitted to 
and passed by the Committee, and found the same, 
as amended, to be true; and had gone through 
the Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Mr. Cross reported from the Committee on International 
Group 2 of Railway Bills; That in the case of — 
the International Communication Bill, a Report eens 
from the Board of Trade with respect to the Bill 
had been laid before the Committee, and had been 
considered by them; that they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, 
and verbally amended the same, and found the 
same, as amended, to be true; and had gone 
through the Bill, and made Amendments there- 
unto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Caledonian 
the Amendment made by the Lords to the Cale- pect 
donian Railway (Additional Powers) Bill; and Powers) Bill 
the same was twice read, and agreed to, 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Northampton 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the North- Corporation 
ampton Corporation Markets and Fairs Bill; and on 
the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 

EE3 hath 


























































London and 


North Western 


Railway 
(Additional 
Powers) Bill. 


Ryde Pier 
Railway Ex- 
tension Bill. 


Bedford and 
Northampton 
Railway Bill 
(Lords.] 


Dublin Cor- 
poration 
Water Bill. 


Great Western 
Railway Bill. 


Tottenham 
and Hamp- 
stead Junction 
Railway Bill. 


Birmingham 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Birmingham 
Tramways 
Bill. 


Glasgow 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Glasgow 
Tramways 
Bill. 


Leeds Street 
Tramways 
Bill. 


Leeds Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Liverpool 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Liverpool 
Tramways 
Bill. 


214 


hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The London and North Western Railway (Ad- 
ditional Powers) Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Ryde Pier Railway Extension Bill was read 
the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into considera- 
tion the Bedford and Northampton Railway 
Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Dublin Corporation Water Bill, as amended in 
the Commitiee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Great Western Railway Bill, as amended in 
the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Tottenham and Hampstead Junction Railway 
Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Order of the day being read, for the 
Second Reading of the Birmingham Street Tram- 
ways Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the 
Second Reading of the Birmingham Tramways 
Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the 
Second Reading of the Glasgow Street Tramways 
Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order cf the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Glasgow Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


she. Gates of the day Gelng wean, Se Os papers, which was presented upon the 19th day of No, 248, 


Second Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Leeds Tramways Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the 
Second Reading of the Liverpool Street Tram- 
ways Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the 
Second Reading of the Liverpool Tramways 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


20th May. 








1870. 


The London Street Tramways Bill was, accord- London Streg 
ing to Order, read a second time; and com- a 
mitted. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 44 Salford 
trict Tramways (No. 1) Bill; neta 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (No.1) Bil, 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- ®"4 Salford 
trict Tramways (No. 2) Bill; pen 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (No. 3) Bil 


upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Manchester 
Second Reading of the Manchester Street Tram- 5'te¢t Tram 
ways Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Metropolitan Street Tramways Bill was, metropoy 
: - » Metropolitan 
according to Order, read a second time ; and com- Street Tram. 
mitted. ways Bill, 


_ The North London Tramways Bill was, accord- North London 
ing to Order, read a second time; and com- Tramways 
mitted. Bill. 


The North Metropolitan Tramways Bill was, North Metro. 


according to Order, read a second time ; and com- P*litan Tram. 
mitted. ways Bill, 


The Pimlico, Peckham, and Greenwich Street Pimlico, Peck. 

Tramways (Extensions, &amp;c.) Bill was, according to —. ony 
° . reenwich 

Order, read a second time ; and committed. Street Tram. 
ways (Exten- 
sions, &amp;c,) 
Bill. 

The Order of the day being read, for the Second Plymouth, 
Reading of the Plymouth, Stonehouse, and Devon- Stonehouse, 

“ “ : and Devonport 
port Street Tramways Bill; Street Tram: 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ways Bill. 

upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Portsmouth 
Second Reading of the Portsmouth Street Tram- Steet Tram 
p ways Bill. 
ways Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


Several Public Petitions were a and Public 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 
Several Public Petitions were also presented, yiae Votes 


and read; and referred to Select Committees. and Twenty- 
second Report. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to News- Newspapers. 





this instant May, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Su- Superior 
perior Courts of Common Law, &amp;c., which was Const i 
presented upon the 19th day of this instant May, xo, 


be printed. No. 249. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s Trade and 
Command,—Trade and Navigation Accounts for Navigation 
the Month ended 30th April 1870, and Four 
Months = 30th — asm an er 

Copy of Reports of the Inspecting cers of Rail 
the Railway allele to The Lords of the 4%!¢™ 
Committee of Privy Council for Trade, upon 
certain Accidents which have occurred on Rail- 
ways during the Months of February and March 
1870. (Part Second.) 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented, pursuant to Railway Com 
the directions of an Act of Pertinent -O of — 
Draught Certificate settled by the Board of Trade 


er 


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(io. 


(Popa 
ke.) 


SeEPEFES FEF BSRZS EF 


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ong 


33 VicTorRIA. 


under the “ Railway Companies Powers Act 
1864),” for authority to raise additional Capital 
in the case of the Dartmouth and Torbay Rail- 
way Company. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 3rd day of this 
instant May, for a Return relative to East India 
(Chinchona Cultivation). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


di 
meee 
Cultivation. ) 


Mr. Monsell presented,—Return to an Address 
to Her Majesty, dated the 2nd day of this 
instant May, for Returns relative to Malta (Eccle- 
siastics). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Malta (Eccle- 
sastict.) 


Greece Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
(N.10, 1870.) mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 
Capture and Murder, by Brigands, of British and 

Italian Subjects in Greece. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 


Table. 
Birmingham Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
im Returns of the estimated Population of Birming- 


ham :——Of the Number of District Medical Offi- 
cers : Of the Salary and the Medical or Sur- 
gical Extras paid to each such Officer for the year 
ending Lady Day 1870:——Of the estimated 
Population of each Medical Officer’s District : 
Of the Numbers of Medical Orders issued in each 
Quarter to each Officer :——Of the Number of 
Midwifery Cases attended by each Officer, speci- 
fying the Fees paid for each: —— Of the Cost of 
Medicine, if any, found by the Guardians for the 
use of the Out-door Sick Poor:——Of the Salary, 
if any, paid by the Guardians for the dispensing 
of such Medicines :——Uf the Total Expenditure 
for the Relief of the Poor for the year which will 
end Lady Day 1870:——Copies of all Corres- 
pondence between the Poor Law Board and the 
Birmingham Guardians, relating to the increase of 
the District Medical Staff from six to eight, three 
years ago, and the reduction effected from eight to 
five last year: And, of any Letter addressed 
by all or any of the Medical Officers of Birming- 
ham to the Board of Guardians since their appoint- 
ment at Lady Day 1869, asking for any increase 
of their Remuneration on the grounds that they 
required assistance to enable them to perform their 
duties satisfactorily or any other grounds. 











Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords, by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 
Tin made by this House to the Royal Bank of Scotland 
Mi (Lerdss) Officers’ Widows’ Fund Bill, without any Amend- 


Wnt Albans ent. 
Gas Bilt The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 
ld] made by this House to the Saint Albans Gas Bill, 


teat Ras without any Amendment. 

himy "The Lords have agreed to the Great Eastern 
Metropolitan Railway (Metropolitan Railways, &amp;c.) Bill, with 
Lilways, &amp;c.) Amendments ; to which the Lords desire the con- 
currence of this House. 


&amp; 


South Eastern 
tatway Bill The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
Warde for empowering the South Eastern Railway Com- 


pany to abandon certain authorised Lines, and for 
extending the Time for purchase of Lands and 
completion of Works of certain other Lines, and 
for making better provision respecting Hotels, 
and for amending the Company’s Acts, and for 
Von. 125, 


20th-—21st May. 





215 
other purposes; to which the Lords desire the 


concurrence of this House. 

The Lords give leave to the Earl of Clarendon Diplomatic 
to attend, in order to his being examined as a 8nd Consular 
Witness before the Select Committee appointed “*"°* 
by this House on Diplomatic and Consular Ser- 
vices, as desired by this House, his Lordship, in 
his place, consenting. 


first time. Railway Bill 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- ‘4°41 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented New Zealand 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased (L0#-) 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of Correspondence between Her 
Majesty’s Government and the New Zealand 
Commissioners and Authorities having reference 
to the proposed guaranteed Loan of £. 1,000,000 
Sterling. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 


Council. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “‘ there be laid before this House, Copy of New National 
** Correspondence between Her Majesty’s Office Gallery. 
* of Works and the Architect of the New National 
** Gallery, in continuation of the Return to the 
** Order of the House of Commons (10th March 
* 1869), and of the Report of the Architect 
“to the First Commissioner of Works,” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the © 
Question:—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Question, by leaving out from the word 
“ That ” to the end of the Tieton, in order to 
add the words “‘an humble Address be presented Losses at Sea. 
* to Her Majesty, praying that Her Majesty will 
* be pleased to issue a Commission to inquire into 
* the causes of the n@ loss of life and property 
“ at sea during the last few years, and to consider 
*‘ whether any and what changes can be made in 
*“ existing laws and regulations with respect to 
* collisions, overlading, stowage of cargo, and 
“ other matters, with the view of giving increased 
* safety to Passengers and Merchant Ships,” in- 
stead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:— The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Saturday morning ; 


Saturday, 21st May, 1870: 


Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Question, by leaving out from the word 
“ That ” to the end of the Cneidion, in order to 
add the words “ this House, upon an examination Greece, 
“ of the Papers that have been laid before it con- 
“cerning the recent massacres in Greece, feels 
* itself called upon to express an opinion that the 
conduct of the Greek Ministers has been highly 
“ unsatisfactory, and that this House invites Her 
“ Majesty’s Government to act as it thinks best 
EE4 * on 
































The South Eastern Railway Bill was read the south Eastern 














216 Wth—21st May. 1870. 


“on this opinion, and also to concert with its 
« Allies as to the best means of establishing in 
“ Greece a Government capable of satisfying the 
‘* ordinary requirements of a civilised State,” in- 
stead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:—The said proposed Amendment and 
Original Question were severally, with leave of 
the “House, withdrawn. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Irish Land The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Bill. mittee on the Jrish Land Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ways and The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Means. mittee of Ways and Means; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


wae ag The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
~ anvtiotl i of the Kensington Road Improvement 
ill. ill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a se- 
cond time :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Guenion 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for thef Mr. Cubitt, 

Yeas, \Mr. William Henry Smith :. 

Tellers for thef Mr. Glyn, 

Noes, Mr. Adam: 

So it passed in the Negative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time, and committed to a Select Committee. 


21. 
1 


s 44, 


Gasand Water The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Facilities Bill, Reading of the Gas and Water Facilities Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


Metropolitan Mr. Stansfeld reported from the Committee on 
—* Metropolitan Board of Works (Loans), several 
(Loans.) Resolutions ; which were read, as follow: 

1, That, in lieu of the Stamp Duty now charge- 
able on the transfer of any Metropolitan Consoli- 
dated Stock already issued, the Metropolitan Board 
of Works shall pay to the Commissioners of Inland 
Revenue the sum of £.9,895 2s. 6d. 

2. That, in lieu of the Stamp Duty now charge- 
able on the transfer of any Metropolitan Consoli- 
dated Stock and of any Metropolitan Termi- 
nable Annuities to be hereafter issued or granted, 
the said Board shall pay to the said Commissioners 
a sum calculated at the rate of seven shillings and 
sixpence for every full sum of £.100 and for every 
fractional part of £.100 of such Stock and Annui- 
ties, on the issue or grant thereof. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 

Ordered, That a Bill be brought in upon the 
said Resolutions: And that Mr. Dodson, Mr. 
Chancellor of the Exchequer and Mr. Stansfeld do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Pier and Har. The House, according to Order, proceeded to 

bour Orders take into consideration the Pier and Harbour Or- 

— ders Confirmation Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 


upon Monday next, 





The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Married 
mittee on the Married Women’s Property Bill; Women's Pp 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday poy 

next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Wine and Beerhouse Act (1869) Amend- Wine ana 
ment Bill was, according to Order, read the third Cieethouse Ae 
time. ) Amend. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Wages Atta. 
to abolish Attachment of ‘Wages : And that Mr. or sega 


Stevenson, Mr. Candlish, and Mr. Mundella do 
prepare, and brig it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill —— Health 
to confirm Provisional Orders under “ The Public eo 
Health (Scotland) Act, 1867,” relating to the 
Burghs of Brechin and Fraserburgh: And that 
the Lord Advocate and Mr. Adam do prepare, 


and bring it in. 


The Select Committee on Steam Boiler Explo- Steam oiler 

sions was nominated of Sir Thomas Bazley, Mr, ®*?l0siou. 
Tipping, Mr. Platt, Mr. Joshua Fielden, Captain 
Beaumont, Mr. Birley, Mr. Henry B. Sheridan, 
Mr. Cawley, Mr. Lancaster, Culonel Gray, Dr. 
Lyon Playfair, Mr. Staveley Hill, Mr. M*Clure, 
Mr. Armitstead, and Mr. Hick; with Power to 
send for persons, papers, and records. 

Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 


Ordered, That The O’Conor Don be discharged Cea 
from further attendance on the Select Committee inaioaiiee 
on Conventual and Monastic Institutions, &amp;c. &amp;e. 

Ordered, That Mr. OReilly be added to the 


Committee. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on the Valuation of 
Valuation of Lands and Assessments (Scotland) a 
Bill do consist of Nineteen Members. (Scotland) 

Ordered, That Mr. Miller, Mr. Grieve, Mr. Bill. 
Crum- Ewing, Sir Hervey Bruce, Mr. Holms, and 


Colonel Larttelot be added to the Committee. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Steam Vessels 

a Return, in a Tabular Form, with Consecutive 
Numbers of the whole of the Steam Vessels re- 
gistered in the United Kingdom on or before the 
Ist day of January 1870; stating, in separate 
Columns, the following Particulars :—Official Num- 
ber of Vessel; Vessel’s Name; Port of Registry ; 
Date of Registry; Date of Build; Registered 
Owners; Dimensions of Vessels in Length and 
Breadth and Depth of Hold: Tonnage (exclusive 
of Engine-room), and Gross Tonnage, distinguish- 
ing Vessels built of Iron and Vessels having 
Screw Propellers; also distinguishing Vessels 
measured under the Merchant Shipping Act of 
1854 from those measured under previous Acts; 
and estimated Horse Power of their Engines, and 
giving the Aggregate Number of Vessels and 
Amount of Tonnage; with an (Index for easy re- 
ference attached to it, giving the Names of the 
Vessels in Alphabetical Order, with Numbers to 
each corresponding with the Consecutive Numbers 
in the Return (in continuation of Parliamentary 
Paper, No. 360, of Session 1869). 


Mr. Stevenson presented a Bill to abolish At- Wages: Attache 
tachment of Wages: And the same was read the mi" 
first time; and ordered to be read a second time Bij] 131. 
upon Thursday next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented a Bill for making further a 
Provision respecting the borrowing of Money by works (Loam) 
the Metropolitan Board of Works: And the same Bill. 
was read the first time; and ordered to be me Bill 132 

a secon 











Eg 


- 


ittach- 
polition 


131. 


olitan 
Loans) 
132 


38 Vicroria. 


a second time upon Monday next; and to be 


printed. 
Customsand Mr. Stansfeld presented a Bill to grant certain 
Inland Re- Duties of Customs and Inland Revenue, and to 


venue Bill. ~~ yepeal and alter other Duties of Customs and In- 


Bill 133. Jand Revenue: And the same was read the first 
time; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Monday next; and to be printed. 


Gun Licences Mr. Stansfeld presented a Bill to grant a Duty 
Bill. of Excise on Licences to use Guns: And the same 
Bill 134- was read the first time; and ordered to be read 

a second time upon Monday next; and to be 


printed. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented a Bill for granting cer- 

Bi. ___ tain Stamp Duties in lieu of Duties of the same 

Bill 135. ind now payable under various Acts, and consoli- 

dating pol amending Provisions relating thereto: 

And the same was read the first time ; and ordered 

to be read a second time upon Monday next; and 
to be printed. 


Stamp Duties 


Public Health The Lord Advocate presented a Bill to confirm 
ceed Provisional Orders under ‘‘ The Public Health 
Bill. (Scotland) Act, 1867,” relating to the Burghs of 
Bill 136. Brechin and Fraserburgh: And the same was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time upon Monday next; and to be 

printed. 


Criminal The Order for reading a second time, upon Mon- 


— rhe day next, the Criminal Courts Procedure (Scot- 


land) Bill. land) Bill was read, and discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 2nd day of June next, 
Entail (Scot- 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Mon- 
land) Bill, day next, the Entail (Scotland) Bill was read, and 
discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 9th day of June next. 


—— Debt The Order for reading a second time, upon 

par Dividends) Thursday next, the National Debt (Consolidation 

Bill. and Dividends) Bill was read, and discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Monday the 20th day of June next. 


sevings Banks The Order for reading a second time, upon 
’ Thursday next, the Savings Banks Bill was read, 
and discharged. 
Ordered,, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 2nd day of June next. 


per : The Order for reading a second time, upon 
we oe. Thursday next, the Friendly Societies Bill was 
read, and discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till Three of the clock on Saturday morning, 
adjourned till Monday next. 








Monday, 23rd May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
eihten In- MOTION being made, That the Brighton 
Ouagt Powe Intercepting and Outfall Sewers Bill be 
Bill, now read the third time ; 


Mr. Bouverie, by Her Majesty’s Command, ac- 
quainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives 
Her Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s interest is 
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20th—21st—23rd May. 217 


concerned, that the House may do therein as they 
shall think fit. 

Then the Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Carmarthen Gas Bill was read the third time. Carmarthen 
Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, &amp;#s Bill 

do pass. on 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 

the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 

hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 

which this House doth desire the concurrence of 

their Lordships. 


The Edinburgh Royal Infirmary Bill was read Edinburgh 
the third time. a 
, Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, [Lords] 

0 pass, 

Ondioet, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


The Milford Haven Dock and Railway Bill was Milford Haven 
read the third time. er aha 
Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, [fords 
do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


The North British and Edinburgh and Bathgate North British 
Railway Companies Bill was read the third time. and Edinburgh 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. acartnae 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to panies Bill. 


the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


A Motion being made, That the Salford Borough galfora 
Improvement Bill be now read the third time ; Borough Im- 

Mr. Bouverie by Her Majesty’s Command, ac- Prvement 
quainted the House, That Her Majesty, having ~ 
been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives 
Her Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s interest is 
concerned, that the House may do therein as they 
shall think fit. 

Then the Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Wandsworth Bridge Bill was read the third Wandsworth 
time. Bridge Bill. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration pelfast Har- 
the Belfast Harbour Bill, as amended in the Com- bour Bill. 


mittee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Cawood 
the Cawood Bridge Bill, as amended in the Com- poe oy 
mittee. (Lords. } 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration pubjin, wick- 
the Dublin, Wicklow, and Werford Railway Bill, low, and Wex- 
as amended in the Committee. ford Railway 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Gaslight and 
the Gaslight and Coke Company Bill, as amended Coke — 
in the Committee.  ieahmeais 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 

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Halifax and The House proceeded to take into consideration 
Ovenden _— the Halifax and Ovenden Junction Railway Bill, 
— Rail- 15 amended in the Committee. 

sa Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Limerick and | Lhe House proceeded to take into consideration 
Ennis Railway the Limerick and Ennis Railway Bill, as amended 
Bill [Lords.] in the Committee ; and an Amendment was made 
to the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Limerick and The House proceeded to take into consideration 
Foynes Rail- the Limerick and Foynes Railway Bill, as amended 
‘te in the Committee; and an Amendment was made 
to the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Limerick The House proceeded to take into consideration 
Markets Bill. the Limerick Markets Bill, as amended in the 
Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Preston Station Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Preston 
Station Bill. 


Dethahen The House proceeded to take into consideration 
and Kimber- the Rotherham and Kimberworth Local Board Bill, 
worth Local gs amended in the Committee. 
seers BE. A Clause (Gas Account) was twice read; and 
made part of the Bill. 
Then Amendments were made to the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Skipton Water Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Skipton Water 
Bill. 


Seuthuek The House proceeded to take into consideration 
and City Sub- the Southwark and City Subway Bill, as amended 
way Bill. in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Public Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
Petitions. read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 
Vide Votes Several Public Petitions were also presented, 
and Twenty- and read; and referred to Select Committees, 
second Report. 
Greece Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
(No. 11, 1870.) mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 
Capture and Murder, by Brigands, of British and 
Italian Subjects in Greece. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Coals, Cinders, Mr. Stansfe’d presented,—Return to an Order, 
and Culm, &amp;c. dated the 1st day of March last, for Returns rela- 
tive to Coals, Cinders, and Culm, &amp;c. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Saint Cuth- =Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an 

es — Address to Her Majesty, dated the 3rd day of 

burgh. March, in the last Session of Parliament, for 
a Return of the Names and Residences: of the 
Members of the Parochial Board of the Parish of 
Saint Cuthbert, County of Edinburgh, qualified as 
such under the Act 8 &amp; 9 Vic. c, 83; distinguish- 
ing those who have given Proxies to the Chairman 
of the Board, with the Date of each Proxy, and 
seg whether such Proxy is special or general, 
how obtained, that is, whether by Verbal or 
Written Request, if either, and, if by Written Re- 
quest, by whom made; showing also the Expense 
of obtaining such Proxies when not paid by the 
Parties giving them, and by whom a from what 
source paid, also the Date or Dates. on which the 
Proxies have been used. 


23rd May. 





1870. 


Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated Cemeteries 


. . E | 
the 26th day of April last, for a Return relative (8s! “yi and , 


to Cemeteries ( England and Wales). 
‘ Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented,—Return to Atmy 
an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 29th day Sass Teale 
of March last, for a Return relative to the Army 
(Colonies and East India). 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the A™my 
9th day of this instant May, for a Return relative (aaiad 
to the Army (Beards). 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the Army (Super. 
18th day of this instant May, for a Return relative (ation of 
to the Army (Supersession of ney — 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table, 


The following Paper, pursuant to the directions Bankruptey 
of an Act of Parliament, was laid upon the Table Repeal and 
by the Clerk of the House,—Copy of Rules of Sout aie 
the Court of Bankruptcy, made in pursuance of 1869. 
the Bankruptcy Repeal and Insolvent Court Act, 

1869. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the General General Valu 


‘Valuation Office (Ireland), which was presented ®tion Office 


(Ireland. ) 
No. 250, 


Ordered, That the Accounts relative to Trade Trade and 
and Navigation, which were presented upon the N*vigation. 
20th day of this instant May, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Malta Malta | 
(Ecelesiastics), which was presented upon the 20th (Ecclesiastics.) 
day of this instant May, be printed. No, 251, 


upon the 19th day of this instant May, be printed. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Judges (United 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Kingdom) 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Number of Days on which 
each of the Judges of the United Kingdom, wkose 
Salaries are charged upon the Consolidated Fund, 
sat in Court or at Chambers during the year 1869 ; 
showing, in the case of each Judge (other than 
County Court Judges), the Number of Days he 
was employed upon each Class of Business, viz., 
Criminal Trials, Nisi Prius, in Banco, Appeal, 
Election Petitions, &amp;c., and the Salary of each 
Judge. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, New National 
Copies of Correspondence between Her Majesty’s S#llery. 
Office of Works and the Architect of the New 
National Gallery (in continuation of the Return of 
the 10th day of March 1869) :——And, of the Re- 

rt of the Architect upon the Plan for the New 

uilding. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Navy 
Returns of all Amounts claimed as Salvage for (#!vs8*) 
Assistance to Vessels in Distress by Her Majesty’s 
Ships, from the 1st day of January 1860, to the 
31st day of December 1869:——Of the Amount 
received in liquidation of such Claims and its Ap- 
portionment : And, of all voluntary Payments 
made in return for similar Services, and their Ap- 
portionment. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- —— 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the North Metro- North Metto- 


politan Railway Bill, without any Amendment. "ay Bill 
The Lords have agreed to the Reading Gas Bill, Reading Ges 
with Bill. 





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33 Vicroria. 


with an Amendment; to which the Lords desire 
eo ——- of this House. 

Corpo- e Lords have agreed to the Leeds Corporation 
ion Gas Gas (Purchase, en) Bill, with yee ares to 
ral which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 

. House. 

clyde Navi- _ The Lords have agreed to the Clyde Navigation 

gation Bill. Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords desire 
the concurrence of this House. 

fast London ©The Lords have agreed to the East London 

Railway Bill. Railway Bill, with Amendments; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

Bath Corpo- The Lords have agreed to the Bath Corporation 

ration Bill. Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords desire 
the concurrence of this House. 

Ruabon Water The Lords have agreed to the Ruabon Water 

Bill. Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords desire 
the concurrence of this House. 

Halesowenand The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An 

semarers Act to extend the Time and continue the Powers 

en pil granted to the Halesowen and Bromsgrove Branch 

[Lorda.] ailways Company for the Compulsory Purchase 
of Lands, and for the Completion of Railways, in 
the County of Worcester, and to authorise that 
Company to abandon a certain Railway in the 
same County, and for other purposes; to which 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


University The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
tests Bill. © Reading of the University Tests Bill ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a se- 
cond time; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
“ this day six months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“ now” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Year to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the Yeas,/ = ya ’ } 191. 

Tellers for the Noes — Mocbrey } 66. 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time ; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for Monday next. 


Trish Land The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
Bill. into a Committee on the Irish Land Bill. 


Bill 137. 
‘ (In the Committee.) 


Another Clause (Court to give judgment as to 
liability of landlord )——-brought up, and read the 
first time. 

Question put, That the Clause be read a second 
time ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the -Mr. Bruen, 

Yeas, Mr. George Gregory: 

Tellers for the; Mr. Glyn, 207 

Noes, { Mr. Adam: } , 

Another Clause (Application of Act to tenancies 
created prior to passing of this Act)—— brought 
up, and read the first time. 

Question, That the Clause be read a second time 
——put, and negatived. 

Another Clause (Leases pending sale, &amp;c.)—— 
brought up, and read the first time. 

Question, That the Clause be read a second 
time—— put, and negatived. 

Another Clause (Notices to quit served by offi- 
cers of Civil Bill Court)——brought up, and read 
the first time. 

Question, That the Clause be read a second time 
——put, and negatived. 

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23rd—24th May. | 219 


Another Clause (Repeal of section of “ Landlord 
and Tenant Law Amendment (Jreland) Act, 
1860”) ——brought up, and read the first time. 

Question, That the’Clause be read a second time 
—— put, and negatived. 

Another Clause (Stamps on notices to quit)——~ 
brought up, and read the first time. 

i Question put, That the Clause be read a second 
ime ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the (Mr. William Ormsby Gore, ran 

Yeas, { Mr. Robert Fowler : } , 

Tellers for the f Mr. Glyn, \ 

Noes, Mr. Adam: f 210. 

Another Clause (Regulations prescribe? for 
notices to quit) ——brought up, and read the first 
time. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Clause be read a second time :—Motion and Clause, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

A Clause added. 

Another Clause (Distress for rent abolished) 
—-brought up, and read the first time. 

Question, That the Clause be read a second time 
ut, and negatived. 

Schedule: Arbitrations. 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p.30, 1. 22, 
to leave out from the word “and” to the word 
* final” in 1. 26, both inclusive, in order to insert 
the words “ may apply to the court, and have the 
“ whole case decided in the usual manner by that 
“ tribunal.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Schedule :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Other Amendments made. 

Schedule, as amended, agreed to. 

Preamble, amended, and agreed to. 


Bill, as amended, to be reported. 








And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 24th May, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bull. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Thursday 
next; and be printed. 


The Annuity Tax Abolition (Edinburgh and Annuity Tax 


Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill was, ( 
according to Order, read a second time; and com- 


mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for aa Act 


Monday the 13th day of June next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Ways and 


into the Committee of Ways and Means. 
(In the Committee. ) 


Resolved, That, in lieu of the Duties of Customs 
now charged on the articles undermentioned, the 
following Duties of Customs shall be charged 
thereon, upon the importation thereof into Great 
Britain or Ireland: viz. 

Perfumed Spirits and Cologne Water, being £ ss. d. 

sweetened or mixed with any article, so that 


the degree of strength thereof cannot be ascer- 
tained by Sykes’ Hydrometer - thegallon - 16 6 


Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
a Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 

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220 


was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Saleof Poisons, The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
uaa Reading of the Sale of Poisons, &amp;c. ({reland) Bill ; 
i Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, that the Bill be withdrawn. 


Sale of Poisons 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
(Ireland.) 


to regulate the Sale of Poisons in Jre/and: And 
that Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland and Mr. 
Chichester Fortescue do prepare, and bring it in. 


Elementary 
Education 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Elementary Education Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
the 16th day of June next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


Turnpike Acts 
Continuance, 
&amp;c. Bill, 


The Turnpike Acts Continuance, &amp;c. Bill was, 
according to Order, read a second time; and com- 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 
Monday the 13th day of June next. 

Supply. The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Gas and Water ‘The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Facilities Bill. Reading of the Gas and Water Facilities Bill ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the said Order be discharged and that 
the Bill be re-committed:—And the said Motion 
was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—-The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Pier and Harbour Orders Confirmation Bill 
was, according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Pier and Har- 
bour Orders 
Confirmation 
Bill. 


Metropolitan | The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Board of Reading of the Metropolitan Board of Works 
— (Loans) (Loans) Bill; 
; Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Customs and 
Inland Re- 
venue Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Customs and Inland Revenue Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Gun Licences Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Gun Licences 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Stamp Duties Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Stamp Duties 
Bill. 


Public Health 
(Scotland) 
Supplemental 
Bill. 


The Public Health (Scotland) Supplemental 
Bill was, according to Order, read a second time ; 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for Monday next. 


Corporation of 


The Order of the day being read, for resumin 
London Bill. 


the adjourned Debate on the Question propose 
upon the 18th day of this instant May, That the 


23rd—24th May. 








1370. 


Corporation of Zondon Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second County of 
Reading of the County of London Bill; London Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Vaccination 
Reading of the Vaccination Act (1867) Amend- rendered 3 
ment Bill; Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Extradition, 
for amending the Law relating to the Extradition 
of Criminals: And that Mr. Attorney General and 
Mr. Solicitor General do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill stigo ana 
to disfranchise the Boroughs of Sligo and Cashel ; Cashel Dis- 
And that Mr. Solicitor General for Zreland and #0chisement. 
Mr. Chichester Fortescue do prepare, and bring 
it in. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being Conventual 
put, That the Select Committee on Conventual and Monastic 
and Monastic Institutions, &amp;c., do consist of Six- on 
teen Members; " 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ nr a ‘a 


Tellers for the N: oes, 1 oa A 


So it passed in the Negative. 


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} 96. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill for amending the Extradition 
Law relating to the Extradition of Criminals: Bill. 
And the same was read the first time; and ordered _ Bill 138. 
to be read a second time upon Monday the 13th 
day of June next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to disfranchise the stigo and 
Boroughs of Sligo and Cashel: And the same was Cashel Dis- . 
read the first time; and ordered to be read — 
second time upon Monday next; and tobe printed. py 139, 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to regulate the Sale sale of Poisons 
of Poisons in Ireland: And the same was read the (Ireland) Bille 
first time ; and ordered to be read a second time Bill 140, 
upon Thursday next; and to be printed. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into a Mortgages 
Committee, this day, on the Mortgages (No. 2) (No. 2) Bill. 
Bill, was read, and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 
the 21st day of June next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after One of the 
clock on Tuesday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 





Tuesday, 24th May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
M® Dodson reported the Blane Valley Rail- pane Valley 
way Bill, without Amendment. — 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; (““"™ 
and be printed. 





Mr. Dodson reported the Birmingham Canal Birmingham 


Navigations Bill, without Amendment. =» Caml Ba 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. Fords.) 

















33 VicToria. 


Tidal Mr. Dodson reported the Burnham Tidal Har- 
Harbour Bill. Pour Bill, without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


ath Eastern Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
palnsy Bill one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
[Lards.] in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders not previously inquired into, and which are 
applicable to the South Eastern Railway Bill, 
originating in the Lords, and referred on the First 
Reading thereof. 
Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders. 


Halesowen and ©The Halesowen and Bromsgrove Branch Rail- 
Bromsgrove ways Bill was read the first time. 

a Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
Tord miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Great Eastern Lhe House proceeded to take into consideration 
juilway (Me- the Amendments made by the Lords to the Great 
— A Eastern Railway (Metropolitan Railways, &amp;c.) 
ways Be.) Bill; and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 

ships. 


Bedford and The Bedford and Northampton Railway Bill 
i was, according to Order, read the third time. 
‘lee Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


DiblinCorpoe The Dublin Corporation Water Bill was read 
ntion Water the third time. 
7 Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Great Westen The Great Western Railway Bill was read the 
huilvay Bill. third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Tottenham and = The Tottenham and Hampstead Junction Rail- 
a way Bill was read the third time. 
vy Bill, esolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


— ee The House proceeded to take into consideration 
[Lords] the Owens College Extension Bill, as amended in 
the Committee ; and an Amendment was made to 
the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


ae Ordered, That, in the case of the Ellesmere and 

luilway Bin, Glyn Valley Railway Bill, Standing Order 227 
be suspended, and that the Committee of Selection 
have leave to appoint the Committee on the Bill 
to meet upon Friday next. 


Weis Gas Bil. The Order, That the Report on the Leeds Gas 
Bill do lie upon the Table, was read, and dis- 
charged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 

I 

nnn. Ordered, That the owner or occupier of any 

house, shop, or warehouse in any street through 
which it is proposed to construct any Tramway, 
and who alleges in any Petition against a Private 

Bill or Provisional Order that the construction or 

use of the Tramway proposed to be authorised 

thereby will injuriously affect him in the use or 
enjoyment of his premises or in the conduct of 
his trade or business, shall be entitled to be heard 
on such allegations before any Select Committee 
Vou. 125. 








24th May. 221 


to which such Private Bill or the Bill relating to 
such Provisional Order is referred. 

Ordered, That the said Order be a Standing 
Order of this House. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Fouljene. 
Several Public Petitions were also presented, vide Votes 


and read; and referred to a Select Committee. | and Twenty- 
second Report. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Navy Navy (Beards.) 
(Beards), which was presented upon the 12th day No. 255. 
of this instant May, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to The Queen The Queen v. 
v. Fenelly, &amp;c., which was presented upon the Fenelly, &amp;c. 
16th day of this instant May, be printed. No, 252. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Coals, Coals, Cinders, 
Cinders, and Culm, &amp;c., which was presented upon and Culm, &amp;c. 
the 23rd day of this instant May, be printed. No, 253, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Army Army (Colonies 
(Colonies and East India), which was presented **4 ast India.) 
upon the 23rd day of this instant May, be printed. No. 254, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Army Army (Beards.) 
(Beards), which was presented upon the 23rd day No. 256. 
of this instant May, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Army Army (Super- 
(Supersession of Colonels), which was presented Colonels.) 
upon the 23rd day of this instant May, be printed. No. 256. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Mines. 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Reports of the In- 
spectors of Mines to Her Majesty’s Secretary of 
State, for the year 1869. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return to Emigration 
an Order, dated the 3rd day of March last, for Re- (Ireland.) 
turns relative to Emigration (Ireland). 

. — That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Commercial 
mand,—Copy of Commercial Reports received at Reports. 
the Foreign Office from Her Majesty’s Consuls, 
in 1869-70. No. 3, 1870. 

Copy of Reports by Her Majesty’s Secretaries Manufactures, 
of Embassy and Legation on the Manufactures, ©°™™*r &amp;¢. 
Commerce, &amp;c. of the Countries in which they 
reside. No. 2, 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Inclosures. 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of all Inclosures since the In- 
closure Act of 1845; stating, in separate columns, 
the Name, Locality, and Acreage of each Common 
inclosed, also the Number of Acres allotted in each 
case to Public Recreation Grounds, and also as 
Allotments for the Labouring Poor, mentioning in 
each case the Name or Names of Lords of the 
Manors; the Return should specify those Inclo- 
sures which would come within the operation of 
the Metropolitan Commons Act, or within the 
Provisions of the Suburban Commons Bill now 
before Parliament. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Poor Law 
Returns of the Gross Amount entered in the Get) Re- 
Annual Reports of the Poor Law Board as ex- ~ 
pended in Medical Relief to the Poor for each of 
the Ten years ending Lady Day 1869 :——And, 
of the Gross Amount paid from the Consolidated 
Fund in aid of Medical Officers’ Salaries for each 
of the Ten years ending Lady Day 1869. 

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229 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be eet pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return from each of the Licensing 
Bodies named in the Schedule of the Medical Act, 
1858, showing as respects each Licensing Body,— 
1. The Number of each kind of Licence, Di- 
loma, Degree, or Certificate entitling the 
older to be placed on the Register of 
qualified Practitioners granted during each 
of the years 1865 to 1869, inclusive, dis- 
iinguishing between Qualifications in Me- 
dicine, Qualifications in Surgery, and 
Qualifications in Medicine and Surgery : 

2. The Amount of “the Fee” paid for each 
kind of Licence, Diploma, Degree, or other 
Qualification which entitles the Holder to 
be registered under the Medical Act ; 

3. The Number of Years during which the Can- 
didate for each Class of Qualification is 
required to be engaged in studying the 
Profession, stating how many Months he 
is required to be in attendance at Hospital ; 

4, The Number of Years or Months during 
which the Candidate is required to have 
been engaged in the practical work of a 
Medical or Surgical Hospital as Dresser, 
Clinical Clerk, or Pupil, ty actual 
charge of Patients under the Medical or 
Surgical Officer of the Institution, stati 
the Dates at which such practical Hospital 
Work was declared to be a requisite Qua- 
lification for a Candidate for licence to 
practise ; 

5. Is the Candidate for any, and if for any, 
for which of the Qualifications to demon- 
strate at the Bedside of a Patient that he 
has acquired a practical acquaintance with 
Disease, giving the Date at which such 
Rule was adopted, and the Date since 
which it has been operative. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


The Order made upon the 6th day of this in- 
stant May, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return relative to Poor Removal, was read, and 
discharged. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of all Poor Persons removed from Eng- 
land and Wales to Ireland, and a similar Return 
of those removed from Scotland to Ireland, from 
the Ist day of January 1867 to the 3lst day of 
December 1869:—— And, Copy of the Corre- 
ae relating to any Cases of Removal from 

ngland and Wales to Ireland, which are referred 
to in the Annual Reports of the Jrish: Poor Law 
Commissioners since the Ist day of January 1867, 
and the Correspondence in reference to the Cases 
of Elizabeth Finn and Mary Barry, referred to in 
the Commissioners’ Report of 1866, and that in 
reference to the Case of Mary Horigan and her 
four Children, removed from Greenwich to the 
Shibbereen Union, in the County of Cork, in the 
year 1867. 


Mr. Nicol reported the Halifax Water, &amp;c. 
(re-committed) Bill, with further Amendments. 
— That the Report do lie upon the 

able. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of the Amount of Property assessed to 
Income and Property Tax under Schedules A., 
B., and D., in each County in England and 
Wales and Scotland, in each of the years from 
1864-5 to 1869-70 (in continuation of Parlia- 
mentary Paper, No. 511, of Session 1866). 


Q4th—-25th May. 


| —And a Debate arising thereupon ; 


1870. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being Establishsy 
put, That, in the opinion of this House, it is right Church 
that the Establishment of the Church and its ‘#les) 
Union with the State should cease to exist in the 
Dominion and Principality of Wales ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the (Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 

Yeas, \ Mr. Eustace Smith: , 
Tellers for the f Mr. Glyn, 209 

Noes, 1 Mr. Adam : } . 
So it passed in the Negative. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being Contagious 
proposed, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to Diseases Act 
repeal the Contagious Diseases Acts, 1866-1869 : Seed 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the; Mr. Glyn, 

Yeas, { Mr. Adam: . 

Tellers for the (ore William Fowler, 


} 


229. 
J 
Noes, Mr. Jacob Bright : } 88. 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Tuesday the 21st day of June next. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being Horse Racing. 
proposed, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Laws relating to Horse Racing ; 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning ; 


Wednesday, 25th May, 1870: 


And the Question being put ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the {ou Thomas Hughes, 
Yeas, Sir Henry Hoare ; 

Tellers for the { Mr. Osborne, 
Noes, Mr. Monk : 


} 132. 
44, 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative :—And 


that Mr. Thomas Hughes, Lord Elche, Mr. Osborne 
Morgan, and Sir Henry Hoare do prepare, and 


bring it in. 


The Select Committee on Railway Companies Railway Com- 
was nominated of Mr. Mowbray, Me. Shaw Le- panies. 
fevre, Mr. Sclater- Booth, Mr. Headlam, Sir Henry 
Selwin-Ibbetson, Mr. Davison, Mr. Lopes, Mr. 
Sherriff, Mr. James Lowther, Mr. Charles Reed, 
Mr. Plunket, Mr. Price, Mr. Dalglish, Mr. Hinde 
Palmer,and Mr. Denison; with Power to send for 
persons, papers, and records. 

Ordered, That Five be the quorum. 





A Motion was made, and the Question being 

roposed, That Mr. Charles Howard be one of the 

Sicndvene of the Select Committee on the Kensing- 
ton Road Improvement Bill; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out from the word 
“That” to the end of the Question, in order to 
add the words “ the Order for the appointment of 
“the said Committee be discharged,” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question; 

he House divided, 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the (Mr. Glyn, 

Yeas, {Mr Adam : 

Tellers for the{ Sir Henry Hoare, 

Noes, \Sir Charles Dilke: 

So it passed in the Negative. 


Kensington 
Road Improve- 
meat Bill. 


} 61. 
} 64. 





‘And 































Pembroke and 
Tenby Railway 


aa 


Life at Sea 
Bill. 


ng. Queen Anne’s 


33 Vicroria. 


And the Question being put, That the words 
* the Order for the appointment of the said Com- 


* mittee,” be added instead thereof: —It was’ 


resolved in the Affirmative. 
Then the Main Question, so amended, being put; 
Ordered, That the Order for the appointment of 
the said Committee be discharged. 


A Motion being made, That this House will, this 
day, resolve itself into a Committee to consider the 
expediency of authorizing the Commissioners for 
executing the Office of Lord High Admiral of the 
United Kingdom to guarantee to the Pembroke 
and Tenby Railway Company an Annuity of Four 
per cent. upon the expense of extending their Rail- 
way into the Royal Dockyard at Pembroke, upon such 
terms and conditions as may be prescribed by any 
Act to be passed in the present Session of Parlia- 
ment; 

Mr. Stansfeld, by Her Majesty’s Command, 
acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the subject-matter of this Motion, 
recommends it to the consideration of the House. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Life at Sea Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 


Bounty (Super- cond Reading of the Queen Anne’s Bounty (Super- 


Benefices Bill. 
Bill 141. 
m- 
j 
rove- 
Women’s Pro. 
pety Bill, 
Ways and 
Meas, 


annuation) Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 

into a Committee on the Benefices Bill. 
(In the Committee. ) 

Cuiavuses, N° 1 and N° 2, agreed to. 

CuausE, N° 3 (Sale of next presentation by 
grant, demise, or contrivance, &amp;c., void). 

Amendments made. 

Motion made, and Question put, That the Chair- 
man do report Progress, and ask leave to sit 
again ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the f Mr. James Lowther, } 15 

Yeas, \Mr. Hodgson: : 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Cross, } 52 

Noes, LMr. Graves: 

Other Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Causes, N° 4 to N°6, amended, and agreed to. 

Cravse, N° 7, disagreed to. 

A Clause added. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day ; and 
be printed. 





The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Married Women’s Pro- 
erty Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Thursday 
next. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of 
Ways and Means, a Resolution; which was read, 
as followeth: 

Vou. 125. 











24th—25th May. 293 


That, in lieu of the Duties of Customs now 
charged on the Articles undermentioned, the fol- 
lowing Duties of Customs shall be charged thereon, 
upon the Importation thereof into Great Britain 
or Ireland: viz. 

* £. 8, d, 

Perfumed Spirits and Cologne Water, being 

sweetened or mixed with any article, so that 
the degree of strength thereof, camnot be ascer- 
tained by Sykes’ Hydrometer, the gallon --16 6 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 

was agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- Vaccination 
cond Reading of the Vaccination Act (1867) 40 (6?) 
Amendment Bill ; Bil. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Friday next. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Message from 
Message had been brought from the Lords by one the Lords. 
of their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Hebden Bridge Hebden Bridge 
Gas Bill, without any Amendment. Gas Bill. 

The Lords have agreed to the Penicuick Railway Penicuick 
Bill, without any Amendment. Railway Bill. 

The Lords have agreed to the Glasgow Houses Glasgow 
of a Bill, without any Amendment. ae mat 

efuge Bill. 

The Lords have agreed to the Aberdare Local ,). dare Local 
Board Bill, without any Amendment. Board Bill. 

The Lords have eed to the London, Black- London, Black- 
wall, and Millwall Extension Railway Bill, with wall, and Mill- 
Amendments; to which the Lords desire the con- br ery gg 

: way Bill. 
currence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Gloucester and Gloucester and 
Berkeley Canal Bill, with Amendments; to which — Canal 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. . 

The Lords have agreed to the Midland Railway Midland Rail- 
(Additional Powers) Bill, with Amendments; to W4y (Additional 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this P°"**) i 
House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Shipley Gas Bill, Shipley Gas 
with Amendments; to which the Lords desire the Bi- 
concurrence of this House. 


Ordered, That a Printed Copy of the Sligo and sligo and 
Cashel Disfranchisement Bill, and a Copy of the Cashel Dis- 
Order for reading the Bill a second time be served funchisement 
upon*the Returning Officers for the Boroughs of 
Sligo and Cashel. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into a Mines Regula- 
Committee, upon Thursday next, on the Mines tion and In- 
Regulation and Inspection Bill, was read, and dis- *P*°#" 3" 
charged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
the 10th day of June next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 

And then the House, having continued to sit 
till Two of the clock on Wednesday morn- 
ing, adjourned till this day. 





Wednesday, 25th May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


T HE House proceeded to take into considera- Atlantic Tele- 

tion the Atlantic Telegraph Company Bill, g™ph Company 

as amended in the Committee. - 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration pam Trunk 
the Dublin Trunk Connecting Railway Bill, as Comecting 
amended in the Committee. —— 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Exmouth 
the Exmouth Docks Bill, as amended in the Com- 2°cks Bill. 
mittee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 

FRF4 The 













































924 


Great Northen The House proceeded to take into consideration 
and Western(of the Great Northern and Western (of Ireland) 
ee Lanes) Bill Railway (Lease) Bill, as amended in the Com- 
(changed from mittee. 


“Great North- Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


ernand Western 
(of Ireland) Railway (Running Powers, &amp;c.’’) 


Great Northern The House proceeded to take into consideration 
aedt me the Great Northern and Western (of Ireland) 
way (Westport Railway ( Westport Quay Line) Bill, as amended 
Quay Line) in the Committee. 

_ Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
North Eastern The House proceeded to take into consideration 
Keilway |, _ the North Eastern Railway (Hawes and Melmerby, 
STeimerby, &amp;e.) Ke.) Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Bill. g Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Rainhill Gas The House proceeded to take into consideration 
and Water Bill the Rainhill Gas and Water Bill, as amended in 
a. the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Sevenoaks, The House proceeded to take into consideration 
Maidstone, and the Sevenoaks, Maidstone, and Tunbridge Railway 
wen Bill, as amended in the Committee. 
y Bill. : — 
A Clause (As to mode of ascertaining terms on 
which Dover Company shall work the Extension 
Railways) was twice read; and made part of the Bill. 
Then Amendments were made to the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Zyne Improvement Bill, as amended in the 
Committee. 

A Clause (Saving Rights of Corporation of 
Newcastle-upon-Tyne) was twice read; and made 
part of the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Tyne Improve- 
ment Bill. 


West Hartle- Ordered, That the West Hartlepool Extension 
pool Extension and Improvement Bill, as amended in the Com- 


and Improve- mittee, be taken into consideration upon Friday 
ment Bill. nant 


Public Several Public Petitions were presented, and 


Petitions. = read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 
Vide Votes Several Public Petitions were also presented, 


and Twenty- and read; and referred to a Select Committee. 
third Report. 


Marriages, 
Births, and 
Deaths (Ire- 
land.) 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command,—Tables of the Number of Mar- 
riages, Births, and Deaths registered in Jreland in 
the year 1869. 

Copy of Thirty-sixth Report of the Commis- 
sioners of National Education in Ireland, for the 
year 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


National 
Education 
(Ireland.) 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Clerical Disabilities Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Bill be now read a second 
time. 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas 


Clericai Dis- 
abilities Bull, 


Mr. Hibbert, 
7 Mr. John Lewis: } 137. 

y ; Mr. Henley, 
Tellers for the Noes, gi, ‘Sietert Cro ft: } 56. 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative :—The 
Bill was accordingly read a second time, and 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, 

for Tuesday the 14th day of June next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Abolition Bill. Reading of the Game Laws Abolition Bill; 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 


Game Laws 


25th May. | 





1870. 


being proposed, That the Bill benow read a second 
time ; 

And the Previous Question being proposed, 
That that Question be now put:—And a Debate 
arising thereupon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Charities, &amp; 
Reading of the Charities, &amp;c. Exemption Bill; Exemption 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking Wages Arrest. 
into consideration the Wages Arrestment Limita~ nt Limitation 
tion (Scotland) Bill, as amended in the Com- — 
mittee ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Coroners Bill, 
mittee on the Coroners Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Admiralty District Registrars Bill was, Admiralty 
according to Order, read a second time; and District Regie 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, for "“" = 
‘Tuesday the 14th day of June next. 


‘The Order of the day being read, for resuming adulteration of 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed Food or Drink 
upon the 9th day of March last, That the Adul- Peabo 
teration of Food or Drink Act (1860) Amend- Bil, 
ment Bill be now read asecond time ; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 


Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means; Means, 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, hat this House will, To-morrow, 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


_ The House, according to Order, resolved itself arent 3 
into a Committee on Pembroke and Tenby Railway (No.2) [Gu 


(No. 2) [Guarantee]. rantee.} 


(1n the Committee. ) 


Resolved, That the Commissioners for executing 
the Office of Lord High Admiral of the United 
Kingdom be authorised to guarantee to the Pem- 
broke and Tenby Railway Creamer an annuity of 
four per cent. upon the expense of extending their 
Railway into the Royal Dockyard at Pembroke, 
upon such terms and conditions as may be pre- 
scribed by any Act to be passed in the present 
Session of Parliament. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr, Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Benefices Bill 
take into consideration the Benefices Bill, as 
amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the the Bill be read the third 
time upon Tuesday next. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Joint stock 


to facilitate Compromises and Arrangements be- {?rangement 
tween Creditors and Shareholders of Joint Stock 


Companies 





BES 


_ Serre 





d 


93 VicrorRiA. 


Companies in Liquidation: And that Mr Henry 
B. Sheridan, Mr. Serjeant Simon, and Mr. Brog- 
den do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to confirm certain Provisional Orders under ‘‘ The 
Local Government Act, 1858,” relating to the 
Districts of Blackpool, Bristol, Eton, Heckmond- 
wihe, Kidderminster, Lincoln, Nottingham, Ply- 
mouth, South Molton, Wallasey, and Ware, and for 
other purposes relative to certain Districts under 
the said Act: And that Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen 
and Mr. Secretary Bruce do prepare, and bring 
it in. 


Local Govern- 
ment Supple- 
mental. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to extend the Telegraph Acts of 1868, 1869, to the 
Channel Islands: Aud that the Marquis of Har- 
tington, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, and 
Mr. Stansfeld do prepare, and bring it in. 


Telegraph Acts 
Extension. 


Ordered, That no Committees have leave to sit 
To-morrow, being Ascension Day, until Two of 
the clock. 


Committees. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Steam 
Boiler Explosions do consist of Nineteen Members. 
Ordered, That Lord John Hay, Mr. Laird, Mr. 
Pim, and Mr. Hermon be added to the Committee. 


Steam Boiler 
Explosions. 


Prison Chari- Mr. Benyon reported from the Committee on 
ties of London, Group L of Private Bills; That in the case of the 
bs Bal, Prison Charities of London, &amp;c. Bill, they had exa- 
mined the allegations contained in the Preamble of 
the Bill, but the same had not been proved to 
their satisfaction; that with respect to the Peti- 
tioners, viz., the President and Treasurers of Saint 
Thomas’ Hospital, they are unanimously of opi- 
nion that they have been unreasonably subjected 
to expense in defending their rights proposed to 
be interfered with by the Bill, and are entitled 
to recover from the Promoters of such Bill, viz., 
the Corporation of the City of London, their whole 
costs in relation thereto. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Teegraph Acts ‘The Marquis of Hartington presented a Bill to 
Extension Bill. extend the Telegraph Acts of 1868, 1869, to the 
Bill 142, Channel Islands: And the same was read the first 
time. 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred tothe Fixa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills; and be 
printed. 


Joint Stock Mr. Henry B. Sheridan presented a Bill to fa 
fompanies’ ~—_cilitate Compromises and Arrangements between 
i," ~—« Creditors and Shareholders of Joint Stock Com- 
Bill 143, Panies in Liquidation: And the same was read 
* the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time upon Friday the 10th day of June next ; and 

to be printed. 


Post Office The Marquis of Hartington presented a Bill 
= for further regulation of Duties of Postage, and 
Bill 144. for other purposes relating to the Post Office: 
And the same was read the first time ; and ordered 
to be read a second time upon Monday next; and 

to be printed. 
—_ 2 Pare Ordered, That the Select Committee on the 
Refreshment. Louses of Parliament (New Refreshment Rooms) 


Rooms. ) have Power to report their Observations thereupon 
No. 257, to the House, together with the Minutes of the 
Evidence taken before them. : 
Mr. Ayrton reported from the said Committee ; 
That they had considered the matters to them re- 
— and directed him to make a Report thereof 
OL. 125, 


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225 


to the House, together with the Minutes of the 
Evidence taken before them, and an Appendix. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


The Order for reading a second time, To- Game Laws 
morrow, the Game Laws Amendment, &amp;c. Bill =" 
was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 13th day of June next. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Benefit Build- 
Thursday the 9th day of June next, the Bene- is Societies 
- ee Societies Bill was read, and dis- ~ 
charged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 24th day of June next. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 








Thursday, 26th May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


M R. Charles Forster reported from the Select Public 
Committee on Public Petitions ¥ That they Petitions 
had examined the Petitions presented upon the ae 
18th, 19th, 20th, and 23rd days of this instant May, 
and had directed him to make a Report thereof to 
the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 


and be printed. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Reading Gas 
the Amendment made by the Lords to the Reading ®¥- 
Gas Bill; and the same was twice read, and agreed 
to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Bath Corpora- 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Bath %® Bill 
Corporation Bill; and the same were twice read, 
and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Clyde Navi- 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Clyde 84 Bill. 
Navigation Bill; and the same were twice read, 
and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration East London 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the East Railway Bill. 
London Railway Bill; and the same were twice 
read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Leeds Corpo- 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Leeds paseo ae ne.) 
Corporation Gas (Purchase, &amp;c.) Bill; and thes, =’ re 
same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Ruabon Water 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Ruabon Bil. 
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Water Bill; and the same were twice read, and 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


A Motion being made, That the Belfast Har- 
bour Bill be now read the third time; 

Mr. Headlam, by Her Majesty’s Command, 
acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives 
Her Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s Interest is 
concerned, that the House may do therein as they 
shall think fit. 

Then the Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Belfast Har- 
bour Bill. 


Dublin, Wick- The Dublin, Wicklow, and Wexford Railway Bill 
a was read the third time. 
Bill. y Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Gas Light and Coke Company Bill was read 
the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Gas Light and 
Coke Com- 


pany Bill. 


Halifax and The Halifar and Ovenden Junction Railway 
—— Bill was read the third time. 

‘iL Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the 
Title be, An Act to extend the Time for the Pur- 
chase of (Lands, and for the Construction of the 
Halifax and Ovenden Junction Railway, and to 
vest the said Railway in the Lancashire and 
Yorkshire and the Great Northern Railway Com- 
panies. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Limerick and The Limerick and Ennis Railway Bill was read 
Bill [Lords] the third time. 
ords.| “Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 
do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with Amendments; to which 
this House doth desire the concurrence of their 
Lordships. 


The Limerick and Foynes Railway Bill was read 
the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 
do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with Amendments; to which 
this House doth desire the concurrence of their 
Lordships. 


The Limerick Markets Bill was read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Limerick and 
Foynes Rail- 
way Bill 
[Lords.] 


Limerick 
Markets Bill. 


Preston Station 


ay The Preston Station Bill was read the third time. 


Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Rotherhamand The Rotherham and Kimberworth Local Board 
Kimberworth of Health Bill was read the third time. 
Halt Bi Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


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1870. 


The Skipton Water Bill was read the third puipton Wate 
time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the 
Title be, An Act for conferring additional Powers 
upon the Company of Proprietors of the Skipton 
aterworks, with reference to their Undertaking, 
and the raising of Money, and for other purposes, 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Southwark and City Subway Bill was read Southwark ng 
the third time. City Subway 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. Bill 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Preston, 
the Preston, Longton, and Southport Railway Bill, °°; "4 South. 
as amended in the Committee; and an Amend- ~~ 
ment was made to the Bill. 

Ordered, ‘That the Bill be read the third time. 


Several Public Petitions were 


&lt;a and Public 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the 


able. Petitions. 


Several Public Petitions were also presented, vide Votes, 
and Twenty. 
third Report, 


and read; and referred to Select Committees, 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Greece 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the (No 12, 1870) 
Capture aa Murder, by Brigands, of British and 
Italian Subjects in Greece. 

7 — That the said Paper do lie upon the 
able. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Rule of the 
a Copy of Correspondence between the Board Road at Se. 
of Trade in Hamburg and the Board of Trade 
in om Country respecting the Rule of the Road 
at Sea. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Ordnance. 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of the Report of the Ordnance 
Council on the proposed 35-ton Gun Competition. 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, London 
Returns of the Total Amount of the Sums voted University. 
by Parliament for the Purchase of Land and for 
the erection of the Buildings belonging to the 
University of London: And, of the Sums 
voted in each year towards defraying the Annual 
Expenses of the University from the Date of its 
Foundation to the present time. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Anglo-Mediter 
a Copy of Correspondence between the Anglo- rer yh 
Mediterranean Telegraph Company and the Board am 
of Treasury on the Subject of ending a Tele- 
graphic Cable at Malta. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Game lane 

Reading of the Game ewe ( Scotland) Bill ; ey ) 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Thursday the 9th day of June next. 


The Order of the day being read, for ating into Irish Land 
consideration the Jrish Land Bill, as amended in Bill 145. 
the Committee ; ; . 

A Motion was made, and the Question being 
proposed, That the Bill be now taken into con- 
sideration ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the words “ Bill be” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ re-committed to a Committee of the whole 

“ House, 








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33 VicTorta. 


“ House, for the purpose of considering a Clause 
“ fixing the increased amount of the additional 
“ salaries to be paid to the Judges and officers of 
*¢ the Civil Bill Sauk in Ireland for the additional 
* duties by this Act imposed upon them,” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now taken into con- 
sideration :—The House accordingly proceeded to 
take the Bill into consideration. 

A Clause (Exception in case of lands required 
for labourers’ cottages) was brought up, and read 
a first and second time, and amended. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Clause, by inserting in l. 5, after the word 
* attached,” the words “ for the cultivation of the 
“ farm.” 

And the Question being proposed, That those 
words be there inserted:—The said proposed 
Amendment was, with leave of the House, with- 
drawn. 

And the said Clause, so amended, was made 
part of the Bill. 

Another Clause (Exception as to county cess 
levied in certain cases) was twice read; and made 
part of the Bill. 

Another Clause (Non-liability for rent covered 
by public roads) was twice read; and made part of 
the Bill. 

Another Clause (Distress) was twice read; and 
made part of the Bill. 

Another Clause was offered to be added to the 
Bill (Landlord not to be liable to payment for dis- 
turbance when caused by refusal of tenant to pay 
increased rent approved by Court) :—And the said 
Clause was bought up, and read the first time. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the said Clause be now read a 
second time :—It passed in the Negative. 

Another Clause was offered to be added to the 
Bill (Lettings in conacre) :—And the said Clause 
was brought up, and read the first time. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the said Clause be now read a 
second time :—It passed in the Negative. 

Another Clause was offered to be added to the 
Bill (Conditions for erection of labourers’ cot- 
tages):—And the said Clause was brought up, 
and read the first time. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the said Clause be now read a 
second time ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the {Mr. William Gregory, } 42 

Yeas, Mr. Whitwell: ; 

Tellers for the/ Mr. Glyn, 1 59 

Noes, \Mr. Adam: —— 

So it passed in the Negative. 

Another Clause was offered to be added to the 
Bill (Compensation for improvements on eviction) : 
—And the said Clause was brought up, and read 
the first time. 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the said Clause be now read a second 
time:—And the said Motion and Clause were 
severally, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Bill, in p. 2, 1. 2, by leaving out the words “ an 
“ usage,” and inserting the word “ usages,” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the words 
“an usage” stand part of the Bill:—The said 

roposed Amendment was, with leave of the 
ouse, withdrawn. 

Then an Amendment was made to the Bill. 

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Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, by inserting in p. 3,1. 9, after the word 
“* of,” the word “ waste.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“ waste” be there inserted ; 

Ths House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Mr. Glyn, 

Tellers for the sae 3 _ i, ‘ } 155. 
Sir John Gray 

Tellers for the Noes, Mr. Downing: } 17. 


So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
tothe Bill, in p. 3,1. 16, by inserting, ufter the 
— ** deducted by,” the words “ or on behalf 
0. Seg 
And the Question being put, That those words 

be there inserted :—It passed in the Negative. 

Then another Amendment was made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 3, 1. 21, by leaving out, after the 
word “ landlord,” the words “ in writing.” 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words “ in writing ” stand part of the Bill:—The 
said proposed Amendment was, with leave of the 
House, withdrawn. 

Then another Amendment was made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 4, 1.1, by leaving out the words 
“his immediate,” and inserting the word “ the,” 
instead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“ his immediate” stand part of the Bill:—It was 
resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 6, 1. 42, by inserting, after the 
word “tenant,” the words “on quitting his 
* holding.” 

And the Question being put, That those words 
be there inserted ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas, rage dall : } 63. 
Tellers for the Noes, Mtr yi = : } 160. 


So it passed in the Negative. 

-— other Amendments were made to the 
ill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 13, 1. 23, by leaving out the words 
“shall have power to agree with a tenant as to,” 
and inserting the words “ on payment of,” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Bill:—The said proposed Amendment was, with 
leave of the House, withdrawn, 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 14, 1. 6, by inserting after the 
word “ periods,” the words “ or for the life of the 
** tenant.” 

And the Question being put, That those words 
be there inserted :—It passed in the Negative. 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was — to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 19,1. 26, by leaving out the word 
“ are,” and inserting the words “ have been deter- 
“ mined to be or agreed upon as,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
word “ are” stand part of the Bill:—The said 
proposed Amendment was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, by leaving out Clause 62. 

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228 


And the Question being put, That Clause 62 
stand part of the Bill ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas.{ Mr Glyn, . 


} 201. 
Mr. Charley, 
Tellers for the Noes, Mr. Bohat Testers} 74. 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next; and be printed. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com-, 


mittee of Supply : 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That tr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 


Friday, 27th May, 1870: 


An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out from the word 
“‘ That” to the end of the . in ree to 
add the words “ any new ulation prohibiting 

ne Naval Officers on half-pay _ inl ay from 
** writing letters to the public journals which may 
** be decided upon by the Board of Admiralty be 
“ laid before this House,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question: —The said proposed Amendment and 
Motion were severally, vith leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Stamp Duty on Leases Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Stamp Duty on 
Leases Bill, 


The Turnpike Trusts Arrangements Bill was, 
according to Order, read a second time ; and com- 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 
this day. 


Metropolitan The Metropolitan Board of Works (Loans) Bill 

Board of Works was, according to Order, read a second time; and 

(Loans) Bill. ¢ommitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 
Monday next. 


Turnpike 
Trusts Ar- 
rangements 
Bill. 


The Sale of Poisons (Jreland) Bill was, accord- 
ing to Order, read a second time; and committed 
to a Committee of the whole House, for Monday 
next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
* Reading of the Stamp Duty on Deeds Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
ave of the Game Laws Amendment (No. 2) 

ill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 13th day of June next. 


The Wages Attachment Abolition Bill was, 
according to Order, read a second time; and com- 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 
Monday the 13th day of June next. 


Sale of Poisons 
(Ireland ) 
Bill, 


Stamp Duty 
on Deeds Bill 


Wages Attach- 
ment Abolition 
Bill. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Married Women’s 
Property Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Bill, in p. 1, 1. 10, by ad , after the word “ sole,” 


26th—27th May. 


1870. 


the words “‘ Provided nevertheless, that her sole 
** right to such property shall be enrolled in Chan- 
“ cery, registered under the Bills of Sale Act, 
“ or evidenced in like manner as usual with refer- 
* ence to the alienation of real property by married 
© women.” 

And the Question being proposed, That those 
words be there added :—The said proposed Amend- 
ment was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


Game Laws 


The Order of the day being read, for a’ 
Abolition Bill, 


the adjourned Debate on the Question propose 
upon the 25th day of this instant May, That 
the previous Question be now put, That the Game 
Laws Abolition Bill be now read a second time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday the 20th day of July next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Charities, ee, 
Reading of the Charities, &amp;c. Exemption Bill; Exemption 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time Bi 
upon Wednesday the 15th day of June next. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Wages Arrest. 
take into consideration the Wages Arrestment ment Limits. 
Limitation (Scotland) Bill, as amended in the par Sotand) 
Committee. 

Ordered, That the further proceeding on con- 
sideration of the said Bill be adjourned till this 
day. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill General Police 
to confirm Provisional Orders under “ 'The Gene- 24 Improve- 
ral Police and Improvement (Scotland) Act, 1862,” see mo 
relating to the Burghs of Dunfermline, Perth, and 
Leith: And that the Lord Advocate and Mr. Adam 


do prepare, and bring it in. 


Mr. Adam presented a Bill for the Repeal of Inland Revenue 
certain Enactments relating to the Inland Reve- $as Bere! 
nue: And the same was read the first time; and Bill 146. 
ordered to be read a second time upon Monday : 
next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Adam presented a Bill to confirm Provi- General Police 
sional Orders under “ The General Police and aaa 
Improvement (Scotland) Act, 1862,” relating to supplemental 
the Burghs of Dunfermline, Perth, and Leith: And Bill. 
the same was read the first time; and ordered to Bill 147. 
be read a second time upon Monday next; and to 
be printed. 


The Order for resuming, upon Tuesday the 21st Contagious 
day of June next, the adjourned Debate on the (1866-1869,) 
Question proposed, upon the 24th day of May last, 

That leave be iven to bring in a Bill to repeal 
the Contagious Diseases Acts, 1866-1869, was 
read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday the 20th day of July next. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of ax hour before Two of the 
clock on Friday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 








Friday, 27th May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. oe ; 
OLONEL Wilson Patten reported from the Committee 

C Committee of Selection; That they had et) (Fite 
made an alteration in a Group of Private Bills — 
already formed ; and had directed him to make a 
Report thereof to the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
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33 VicToria. Wth 


Colonel Wilson Patten reported from the Select 
Committee on Standing Cube, a Resolution ; 
which was read, as followeth : 

That, in the case of the South Eastern Rail- 


Bill. way Bill, the Standing Orders ought to be dis- 


pensed with; that the parties be permitted to 
proceed with their Bill. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Chelsea Rectory Bill, 
without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Dare Vailey Railway 
Bill, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Downpatrick, Dun- 
drum, and Newcastle Railway Bill, without Amend- 
ment. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Girvan and Portpatrick 
Junction Railway Bill, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Liantrissant and Taff 
Vale Junction Railway Bill, with an Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Glou- 
cester and Berkeley'Canal Bill; and the same were 
twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
— to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 


val, and Mill- the Amendments made by the Lords to the Lon- 
s" don, Blackwall, and Millwall Extension Railway 


" Bill; and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
—_ to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Mid- 
land Railway (Additional Powers) Bill; and the 
same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
caren to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Ship- 
ley Gas Bill; and the same were twice read, and 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 

reed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


The Birmingham Canal Navigations Bill was 
read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


ae The Cawood Bridge Bill was read the third time. 
do 


Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 


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229 


May. 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with Amendments; to which 


this House doth desire the concurrence of their 
Lordships. 


The Owens College Extension Bill was read Owens College 
the third time. Extension Bill 
Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, “°"*1 
do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with Amendments; to which 
this House doth desire the concurrence of their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration International 
the International Communication Bill, as amended Communication 
in the Committee; and Amendments were made ~ 
to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Newcastle and 
the Newcastle and Gateshead Water Bill, as ra 
amended in the Committee; and Amendmentswere 
made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Newcastle- 
the Newcastle-upon-Tyne Improvement Bill, as upon-Tyne aa 
amended in the Committee. eee 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Poole and 
the Poole and Bournemouth Railway Bill, as wig 
amended in the Committee. * ee 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Teign Valley 
the Teign Valley Railway Bill, as amended in the ®#!wsy Bill. 
Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to West Hartle- 
take into consideration the West Hartlepool Exten- Poo} Extension 
sion and Improvement Bill, as amended in the Com- tent Bill, 
mittee; and an Amendment was made to the 
Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Birmingham 
Reading of the Birmingham Street Tramways Bill ; — 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Birmingham 
Reading of the Birmingham Tramways Bill ; Saage oe 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Glasgow Street 
Reading of the Glasgow Street Tramways Bill;  T*=™ways Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Glasgow Tram- 
Reading of the Glasgow Tramways Bill ; ways Bill, 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Leeds Street 
Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways Bill; Tramways Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Leeds Tram- 
Reading of the Leeds Tramways Bill; ways Bill, 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
The 


upon Monday next. 
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230 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Liverpool Street Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Liverpool The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Tramways Bill. Reading of the Liverpool 'Tramways Bill; 
Ordercd, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and District 
Tramways (No. 1) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Liverpool 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Manchester 
and Salford 
and District 
Tramwa 
(No. 1) Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and District 
Tramways (No. 2) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Manchester 
and Salford 
and District 
Tramways 
(No. 2) Bill. 


Manchester 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Plymouth, The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Stonehouse, 


and Devonport Reading of the Plymouth, Stonehouse, and Devon- 

Street Tram- port Street Tramways Bill; ; 

ways Bill. Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Portsmouth Street Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Portsmouth 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Several Public Petitions were 
read; and ordered to lie upon the 


resented, and 
able. 


Public 
Petitions, 
Vide ‘Twenty- 
third Report. 
Kirwee Booty. _ Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, 
dated the 17th day of this instant May, for a Re- 
turn relative to the Kirwee Booty. 

Return to an Order, dated the 19th day of this 
instant May, for a Return relative to the Sugar 
Duties. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Sugar Duties. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Thirty-fourth Report 
of the Inspectors appointed, under the Provisions 
of the Act 5 &amp; 6 Will. 4, c. 38, to visit the diffe- 
rent Prisons of Great Britain; (I. Southern Dis- 
trict). 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the Table. 


Army (Medical Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her 
Department.) Majesty’s Command,—Copy of Army Medical 
Department Report for the year 1868. Vol. X. 
Army (Pro- Mr. Secretary Cardwell also presented,— Return 
rty of to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 9th day 
eased, &amp;C. of this instant May, for Returns relative to the 
ceed Army (Property of Deceased, &amp;c. Soldiers). 
Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


City of London Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
(Parishes, &amp;c.) one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
Bil. in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the City of London (Parishes, 
&amp;c.) Bill. 
Ordered, That the Report be referred to the Se- 
lect Committee on Standing Orders. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 


Austria 
(Convention of mand,—Copy of Papers relative to the Convention 


Commerce. ) 


of Commerce between Her Majesty and the Em- 


97th May. 





1870. 


peror of Austria, signed at Vienna, December 30, 
1869. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Bury s¢, 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Tumands and 
That in the case of the Bury Saint Edmunds and way pi 
Thetford Railway Bill, originating in the Lords, [Lords,] 
and referred on the First Reading thereof, the 
Standing Orders not previously inquired into, and 
— are applicable Sareto, have been complied 
with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Ordered, That the Committee of Public Ac- public 
counts have leave to sit this day till Six of the Accounts, 
clock, during the sitting of the House. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords, 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Poor Relief Poor Reliet 
(Metropolis) Bill, without any Amendment. oe 


The Lords have agreed to the Metropolitan and Metropolitan 
Saint John’s Wood Railway Bill, without any 45 


John’s Wood 
Amendment. Railway Bill, 


The Lords have agreed to the Edinburgh, Loan- Edinburgh, 

head, and Roslin Railway Bill, without any —a 

Amendment. B hang 
The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 

made by this House to the Edinburgh Royal In- Repl In- 
r 


firmary Bill, without any Amendment. r Lords) 


The Lords have agreed to the Amendments Milford Haven 
made by this House to the Milford Haven Dock Dock and Rai 


and Railway Bill, without any Amendment. reorda} 


The Lords have agreed to the Great Northern Great Northem 
Railway Bill, with Amendments; to which the ®#vy Bill 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Irish Academy 
Copies of any Memorials or Applications to the of Music. 
Government by or on behalf of the Irish Academy 
of Music for a Grant of Money in aid of that In- 
stitution: And, of any Replies or Corre- 
—— with reference thereto, by or between 
the Government or the Chief Secretary of the 
Lord Lieutenant and Memorialists, or any Per- 
son on their behalf, from January 1864 to the 20th 
day of May 1870. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on the Thames Nat 
Thames Navigation Bill have leave to make a 
Special Report. 

Mr. Ayrton reported from the said Com- Report on Bil. 
mittee ; That they had examined the allegations 
contained in the Preamble of the Bill, and amended 
the same by striking out the recitals relating to 
the Upper Navigation of the River Thames, and 
the purchase, by compulsion, of the Town Quays 
and Pier at Gravesend, and by inserting new 
recitals relating to the Watermen’s Company and 
the Sewage Works of the Metropolitan Board of 
Works, instead of those originally contained in 
the Bill, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That Mr. S er do issue his War- Leicester 
rant to the Clerk of the Crown, to make out a Com, 
new Writ for the electing of a Knight of the Division) Wet 
Shire to serve in this present Parliament for the 
Southern Division of the County of Leicester, in 
the room of George Augustus Frederick Louis Cur- 
zon Howe, commonly called Viscount Curzon, now 
Earl Howe, called up to the House of Peers. 

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ny 


Writ. 


False Weights 
and Measures, 


Kirwee Booty. 


Trusts Arrange- 
ments Bill 


Burials Bill, 


$3 Victoria. 27th—28th May. 231 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- | 
mittee of Supply ; ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr, Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out from the word 
«“ That” to the end of the Question, in order to 
add the words “ this House is of opinion that the 
“‘ present state of the Law as regards the use of 
“ False Weights and Measures, and the pre- 
‘* vention and punishing of adulteration of Food, 
“ Drink, and Drugs, is most unsatisfactory, and 
« demands the a&gt; attention of Her Majesty’s 
« Government,” instead thereof. 

And the Questicn being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Question, by leaving out from the word 
“ That” to the end of the Question, in order to 
add the words “an humble Address be presented 
“‘to Her Majesty, praying that the claim of 
« Major Generals Miller, Nott, and Ludlow, on 
« behalf of the officers and men of the late 
“ Sir G. C. Whitlock’s Force, employed during the 
‘¢ War in [ndia in 1857-58, to have Rs. 25,60,000, 
“and other debts, due to the Kirwee Chiefs, 
“ treated as booty, may be fully inquired into, 
“ and referred for the decision of a legally con- 
“ stituted tribunal,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question ; 

he House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas, (wre , = : } 108. 


. Goldney, 
Tellers for the Noes, Major aon ‘ } 67. 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 


And the House having continued to sit till 

after Twelve of the clock on Saturday morning ; 
Saturday, 28th May, 1870: 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair :—The said 
Motion was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Turnpike Trusts Arrangements Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Burials Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 

Cravuse, N°1 (After passing of Act, notice 
may be given to incumbent of intention that burial 
shall take place in churchyard without the rites 
of Established Church, and either with or without 
any other religious service). 

otion made, and Question put, That the Chair- 
man do report Progress, and a leave to sit again; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the (Colonel Barttelot, 47 

Yeas, Mr. Newdegate : } : 
Tellers for the Mr. Osborne Morgan, } 89 
Noes, Mr. Candlish : ‘ 
Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 8, to leave out 
VoL. 125. 





the words “ being concerned in,” in order to insert 
the words “and responsible for.” 

Question proposed, That the words “being con- 
* cerned in” stand part of the Clause; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question put, 
That the Chebenen do now leave the Chair ; 

am oe ee 

ellers for thes Mr. Goldney, 
Yeas, {Me Robert | Fowler : } a8. 

Tellers for thej Mr. Osborne Morgan, 78 

Noes, ‘Mr. Candlish : } 4 

Question again proposed, That the words “ being 
** concerned in ” stand part of the Clause ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
posed, That the Chairman do report Progress, and 
ask leave to sit again:—Motion, by leave, with- 
drawn. 

Question again proposed, That the words “ heing 
** concerned in” stand part of the Clause ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question, That 
the Chairman do now leave the Chair—— put, and 
negatived. 

Question again proposed, That the words “being 
* concerned in” stand part of the Clause :—Ques- 
tion put, and inom | 

ords inserted. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit 
again :—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 11, 
after the word “incumbent,” to insert the words 
* of any place where, previously to the passing of 
** this Act, such person would have had a right of 
** interment.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted ; 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





The Clerk Assistant informed the House, that Mr. speaker's 
Mr. Speaker was prevented, by indisposition, from Indisposition. 
resuming the Chair at this late hour:—Where- 

— Mr. Dodson, the Chairman of the Committee 
of Ways and Means, took the Chair, as Deputy 
Speaker, pursuant to the Standing Order. 


Mr. Glyn reported, That the Committee had Burials Bill. 
made progress in the Burials Bill; and that he was 
directed to move, That the Committee may have 
leave to sit again. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day the 15th day of June next, again resolve itself 
into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming the Public Schools. 
adjourned Debate on the Cention proposed upon 
the 3rd day of this instant May, That an humble 
Address be presented to Her Majesty, humbly to 
express the desire of this House that in the exer- 
cise of the power conferred upon Her Majesty by 
the 9th, 10th, and 19th sections of the Act 31 &amp; 
32 Vic. c. 118, with respect to the five Statutes 
for determining and establishing the constitution of 
of the new Governing Bodies of Shrewsbury, Win- 
chester, Harrow, Charterhouse, and Rugby Schools, 
Her Majesty will be pleased to ascertain whether 
the said Statutes correspond with the provisions 
of the 17th and 19th sections of the Endowed 
Schools Act of 1869, and, if they do not corre- 
spond with the said sections, to disapprove of 
them, or of so much-of them, accordingly ; 

And the Question being again proposed :—The 
House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- Vaccination 
cond Reading of the Vaccination Act (1867) Act (1867) 
Amendment Bill; : Amendment 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 


being put, That the Bill be now read asecond time; 


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232 


The House divided. 
The Yeas to the Right; 
The Noes to the Left. 
Tellers for the { Mr. Candlish, 
Yeas, (Mr. Donald Dalrymple: 
Tellers for thes Mr. Charley, ls 
Noes, ) Mr. Wheelhouse: i&gt; 


And it appearing upon the Report of the Divi- 
sion by the Tellers, that Forty ~ sat eel were not 
present; and it being then Two of the clock on 
Saturday morning:—The Housé was adjourned 
by Mr. bear Speaker, without a Question first 
put, till Monday next. 


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Monday, 30th May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


4 ior Atlantic Telegraph Company Bill was 
read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the 
Title be, An Act to amalgamate the Atlantic 
Telegraph Company with the Anglo-American 
Telegraph Company, and to provide for the Dis- 
solution of the Atluntic Telegraph Company, and 
for other purposes. 

Ordered, That the Clerk to carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Burnham Tidal The Burnham Tidal Harbour Bill was read the 
Harbour Bill. third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Dublin Trunk Connecting Railway Bill 
was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the 
Title be, An Act to extend the Powers of the 
Dublin Trunk Connecting Railway Company, for 
the taking of Lands and completion of their Un- 
dertaking, to change the Name of the Company, 
and for other purposes. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Exmouth Docks Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the 
Title be, An Act to amend the Exmouth Docks 
Act, 1864. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Great Northern and Western (of Ire/and) 
Railway (Lease) Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the 
Title be, An Act to lease the Great Northern and 
Western (of Ireland) Railway to the Midland 
Great Western Railway (of {reland) Company, 
and for other purposes. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Great Northern and Western (of Jreland) 
pe Railway (Westport Quay Line) Bill was read the 
Railway (West- third time. 
ne Quay Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

a anaes Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Imperial Continental Gas Association Bill 
was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


The North Eastern Railway (Hawes and Mel- 
merby, &amp;c.) Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Atlantic Tele- 
graph Com- 
pany Bill. 


Dublin Trunk 
Connecting 
Railway Bill, 


Exmouth 
Docks Bill. 


Great North- 
ern and West- 
ern (of Ireland) 
Railway 
(Lease) Bill. 


Great Northern 


Imperial Con- 
tinental Gas 


North Eastern 
Railway 
(Hawes and 
Melmerby, &amp;c, ) 
Bill. 


Q7th—28th—30th May. 





1869. 


The Preston, Longton, and Southport Railway Preston, 
Bill was read the third time. ton, and 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. Ba mey 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Rainhill Gas and Water Bill was read the Rainnin Gas 
third time. and Water 
Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, [2rd] 

do pass, 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with Amendments ; to which 
this House doth desire the concurrence of their 
Lordships. 


The Sevenoaks, Maidstone, and Tunbridge Rail- Sevenoaks, 
way Bill was read the third time. a and 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. Railway Bill. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Ordered, That the Tyne Improvement Bill be Tyne Improve. 
read the third time To-morrow. ment Bill, 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Blane Valley 
the Blane Valley Railway Bill. (Lond Bil 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. ‘J 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Enniskillen 
the Enniskillen Borough Improvement Bill, ag Borough Im. 
amended in the Committee. a. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Halifax Water, 
the Halifar Water, &amp;c. Bill, as amended in the a 
Committee. . 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Birmingham Street Tramways Bill was, Birmingham 
according to Order, read a second time; and com- —a 
mitted. : 


The Birmingham Tramways Bill was, according Birmingham 
to Order, read a second time ; and committed. Tramways Bill, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Glasgow Street 
Reading of the Glasgow Street Tramways Bill;  T=mays Bill 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 10th day of June next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Glasgor - 
Reading of the Glasgow Tramways Bill; a 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 10th day of June next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Leeds Street 
Reading of the Leeds Street "Tramways Bill; mei 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 10th day of June next. 


Leeds Tram- 
ways Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Leeds Tramways Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 10th day of June next. 

The Order of the day being read, for the Liverpool 
Second Reading of the Liverpoot Street Tram- ah 
ways Bill; ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 10th day of June next. 


according Liverpool 
Tramways 
Bill. 
The Order of the day being read, for the Second Meneheste 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis-°m9 yee 
trict Tramways (No. on yh _ Tramways 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (No. 1) Bill 
upon Friday the 10th day of June next. 


The Liverpool Tramways Bill was, a 
to Order, read a second time; and committed. 


The 











4 and Salford 
and District 


Tram 
(No. 2) Bill. 


Manchester 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Plymouth, 
Stonehouse, 
and Devonport 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 

d Portsmouth 


Street Tram- 


Downpatrick, 


33 Victoria. 30th 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 
trict Tramways (No. 2) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 10th day of June next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 10th day of June next. 


The Plymouth, Stonehouse, and Devonport Street 
Tramways Bill was, according to Order, read a 
second time ; and committed. 


The Portsmouth Street Tramways Bill was, 
according to Order, read a second time ; and com- 
mitted. 


Ordered, That in the case of the Downpatrick, 


Dundrum, and Dundrum and Newcastle Railway Bill, Standing 


be Newcastle 
Railway Bill. 


i. Thames Navi- 
gation Bill. 


r, 


South Eastern 
Railway Bill 
{Lor 


Public 


Petitions. 





= Votes 
and Twenty- 
antl third Report. 


Education 
(ireland.) 


ill 


Greece 
1870.) 








Orders 203 and 231 be suspended, and that the 
Bill be now taken into consideration : — The 
House accordingly proceeded to take the Bill into 
consideration. 

Ordered, That Standing Order 235 be suspended 
in the case of the said Bill, and that the Bill be 
read the third time To-morrow. 


Ordered, That in the case of the Thames Navi- 
gation Bill, Standing Orders 88, 202, 203, and 
231, be suspended; and that the Bill, as amended 
in the Committee, be now taken into consideration, 
provided amended prints shall have been. pre- 
viously deposited:—The House accordingly pro- 
ceeded to take the Bill into consideration. 

Ordered, That Standing Order 235 be suspended 
in the case of the said Bill, and that the Bill be 
read the third time To-morrow. 


The House was moved, That the Report from 
the Select Committee on Standing Orders, in the 
case of the South Eastern Railway Bill, might be 
read; and the same being read ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

Several Public Petitions were also presented, 
and read; and referred to a Select Committee. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Vol. I., Report of 
Commissioners on Primary Education (Ireland), 
with Appendix, No. 1. Appendix, No. 2to Vol. I. 
Explanatory Statements of three other Commis- 
sioners, who decline to sign the Report. Appendix, 
No.3 to Vol. I. A. Reports on District and Minor 
Model Schools, by Commissioners Cowie and Stokes. 
B. Reports on Training, Institution, and Model 
Schools, Mariborough-street, by Commissioners 
Cowie and Stokes. C. Report on Agricultural 
Schools, by Commissioners Dease and Sullivan. 

Vol. II. Reports of Assistant Commissioners. 

» III. &amp; LV. Evidence. 

» V. Analysis of Evidence and Index. 
»» VI. Constabulary Census of Schools. 
» VII. Returns from National Board. 
», VIII. Miscellaneous Papers. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty's Com- 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 
Capture and Murder, by Brigands, of British and 
Italian Subjects in Greece. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 

VoL, 125. 








May. 933 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,— Return to an Foreign 
Order, dated the 11th day of February last, for a Customs 
Return relative to Foreign Customs Tariffs. — 
‘ —" That the said Return do lie upon the 

able. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on the prisons and 
Prisons and Prison Ministers Acts have Power to Prison Minis- 
report their Observations thereupon tothe House, *"* 4 
together with the Minutes of the Evidence taken No. 259. 
before them. 

Mr. Maguire reported from the said Committee ; 

That they had considered the matters to them 
referred, and had agreed to make a Report thereof 
to the House, together with the Minutes of the 
Evidence taken before them, and an Appendix. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,-—Report from Navan and 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Kingscourt 
Bills, That in the case of the Navan and Kings- tte} 
court Railway Bill, originating in the Lords, and : 
referred on the First Reading thereof, the Stand- 
ing Orders not previously inquired into, and which 
are applicable thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Gathorne Hardy reported from the Select Public Prose 
Committee on the Public Prosecutors Bill ; That cutors Bill. 
they had gone through the Bill, and made Amend- Bill 148, 
ments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Friday the 
10th day of June next. 

Ordered, That the Minutes of the Proceedings 
of the Committee be printed. 


No. 260, 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Procurators 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Fisew! (County 
to give directions, that there be laid before this ” 
House, a Copy of Memorial of John Bell, Farmer, 
Glenduckie, lifeshire, to the Lords of Her Ma- 
jesty’s Treasury, dated the 1st day of March 1866, 
and Correspondence following thereon, complain- 
ing that the conduct of the Procurators Fiscal of 
the County of Fife, in putting him on his trial 
before a Criminal Court, was a “ grave violation 
or defect of duty on the part of the Procurators 
Fiscal,” and that “ the conduct of the Fiscals was 
caused by personal enmity to him;” and praying, 
that the Lords of Her Majesty’s Treasury would, 
in consequence, reimburse him for the Legal Ex- 
penses which he had incurred in defending himself 
from these Charges, amounting to £. 277 9s. 3.d., 
and respecting which Charges a Jury had found 
that he was “ Not Guilty ”: Statements of the 
Sums of Money which the Treasury paid to John 
Bell for the Expenses following on this Memorial 
and Correspondence : Of any Sums of Money 
previously or afterwards paid by the Treasury for 
the said Procurators Fiscal in relieving them of the 
Damages and Expenses for which they were found 
liable to the said John Bell, in consequence of two 
Actions of Damages which he brought against 
them, and which Expenses are stated by John Bell 
in the said Correspondence to have amounted to 
£. 808 18s. 7d.: Showing the Expenses in- 
curred in defending the said Procurators Fiscal, 
through the Agents and Counsel acting for them 
in these Proceedings, which was paid by the Trea- 
sury :——Of all Sums paid by the Treasury on 
account of subsidiary Proceedings connected with 
the Cases before mentioned, and some of which are 
stated in the Appendix to the foresaid Cor- 
respondence, and are said to have amounted to 
£.213. 7s. 2d. under certain Miscellaneous Heads, 
in addition to £. 580. 15s. 10d. for Expenses in- 
curred on one side in the Action raised by Pringle, 

HH the 


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234 30th—31st May. 1870. 


the Expenses on the other side of the same Action 
to be likewise included in the Return, in 6o far as 

aid by the Treasury: —~And, Summary of the 
Risestag Branches of Expenditure, showing the 
Total Amount paid by the Treasury connected 
with the Proceedings and Defence of the said Pro- 
curators Fiscal in the Cases referred to, and the 
Dates of the several Payments; and, to point out 
the Estimates under which Parliament sanctioned 


miralty Office, which will come in course of pay- 
ment during the year ending on the 31st day of 
March 1871: 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question, That 
a Sum not exceeding £. 155,768, be granted to 
Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of the Ad- 
miralty Office, which will come in course of pay- 
ment during the year ending on the 31st day of 
March 1871—— put, and negatived. 


the above Expenditure. Original Question put, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 2. £. 196,955, for the Coast Guard Service, the 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this Bteuse as are | Royal Naval Coast Volunteers, and Royal Naval 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. | Reserve. 

; 3. £. 69,267, for the Expense of the Victualling 
wae § _— Resolved, That an humble Address be presented | Yards and Transport Establishments at Home 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased | and Abroad. 
to give directions, that there be laid before this| 4. £.57,730, for the Medical Establishments at 
House, Returnsof the Number of Men who Enlisted | Home and Abroad. 
within the First Year of the passing of the Ten| 5. £. 18,122, for the several Marine Divisions, 
Years’ Enlistment Act of 1847, showing howmany| 6. £. 16,678, for Martial Law and Law Charges. 
re-engaged and completed their Period of Twenty-| 7. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
one Years: And, of the Number of Men who|a Sum, not exceeding £.118,791, be granted to 
Enlisted in 1857, showing how many are now/| Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of various 
leaving, their Services expiring in 1871. | Miscellaneous Services which will come in course 
Ordered, Vhat the said Address be presented to | of payment during the year ending on the 31st 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are | day of March 1871: 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council.; | Whereupon Motion made, and Question, That 
the Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to 
Mr. Thomson's Resolved, That an humble Address be presented | sit again put, and negatived. 
— F to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased | Original Question put, and agreed to. 
: to give directions, that there be laid before this) Resolutions to be reported. 
House, a Copy of any Reports made to the War Me 
Department by Officers sent to Edinburgh to exa-| And the House having continued to sit till after shi 
mine Mr. Thomson’s “ Road Steamer,” and to re- | Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 
port as to its Advantages for Military Purposes. i 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented to Tuesday, 31st May, 1870: 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. | son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 
Vaccination Ordered, That the Vaccination Act (1867) Ordered, That the Report be received this day, 
~ — Amendment Bill be read a second time To-morrow. at Two of the clock. 
— | Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
Thames Navi. Ordered, That the Select Committee on the was directed to move, That the Committee may Pen 
gation Bill. Thames Navigation Bill have Power to report have leave to sit again. Ten 
the Minutes of the Evidence taken before them! Resolved, That this House will, this day, at (G 
upon the 30th day of this instant May, to the Two of the clock, again resolve itself into the said 
House. Committee. 
Special Mr. Ayrton reported from the said Committee; | 
Report. That they had agreed to a Special Report, which; The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Stamp Duty on 
No. 261. they had directed him to make to the House; | mittee on the Stamp Duty on Leases Bill; Leases Bill. 
together with the Minutes of the Evidence taken) Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
before them on the 30th day of this instant May, | the 13th day of June next, resolve itself into the 
and an Appendix. | said Committee. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the | 
Table ; and, together with the Minutes of the Evi-| |The Order of the day being read, for the Second Inland Revenue 
dence taken before the Committee on the 30th day | Reading of the Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill ; ny Repeal 
of this instant May, and the Appendix, be printed. | Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ~ * 
upon Monday the 13th day of June next. Te 


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Irish Land The Jrish Land Bill was, according to Order, | 


Bill. read the third time. The Gun Licences Bill was, according to Or- Gun Licences 
Hesolved, That the Bill do pass. der, read a second time ; and committed to a Com- Bi! 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the | mittee of the whole House, for Thursday the 9th 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. day of June next. : 


Customs and 
Inland 
Revenue Bill. 


The Customs and Inland Revenue Bill was,} The House, according to Order, resolved itself sale of Poisons 
according to Order, read a second time ; and com-| into a Committee on the Sale of Poisons (Jre- (Ieland) Bill 


mitted to a Committee of the whcle House, for 
Thursday the 9th day of June next. 


The Stamp Duties Bill was, according to Order, 
read a second time; and committed to a Com- 
mittee of the whole House, for Thursday the 16th 
day of June next. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day, at 
Two of the clock. 


land) Bill; and, after some time spent therein,” 


=&gt; 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into the Committee of Supply. 


(In the Committee.) 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Public Health 
‘| mittee on the Public Health (Scotland) Supple- (Scotland) 
mental Bill ; &gt; 

1, Motion made, and Question proposed, That| Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
a Sum, not exceeding £. 159,368, be granted to} Ordered, That the Bill, so far as it relates to 
Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of the Ad-} Brechin, be committed to a Select Committee, to 
be 











33 Victoria. 30th—3 1st May. 235 


be appointed by the Committee of Selection, asin| The General Police and Improvement( Scotland) General Police 
the case of a Private Bill. | Supplemental Bill was, according to Order, read a an¢ tmprove- 

Ordered, That all Petitions presented during the | second time ; and committed to a Committee of the jgng ) Supple- 
present Session, against the Bill, be referred to whole House, for this day, at Two of the clock. 





mental Bill. 
the Committee; and such of the Petitioners as | 
pray to be heard by themselves, their Counsel, | 


or Agents, be heard upon their Petitions, if they mittee of Ways and Means; 


think fit ; and Counsel heard in favour of the Bill 
against the said Petitions. 
The Order of the day being read, for the Second | 


Parliamentary 
Reading of the Parliamentary Elections Bill ; 


Blections Bill. 














upon Monday the 13th day of June next. 
University The Order of the day being read, for the Com- | 
tets Bil. © mittee on the University Tests Bill; 
Resolved, That this House wil, upon Monday | 
the 13th day of June next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 
Sligo and The Order of the day being read, for the Second | 
Cashel Dis- Reading of the Sligo and Cashel Disfranchise- | 
fnschiement ment Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time | 
upon Monday the 13th day of June next. 
Merchant The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Shipping Code Reading of the Merchant Shipping Code Bill ; 
Bill Ordered, ‘Vhat the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 10th day of June next. 
Merchant The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Shipping, &amp;e. Reading of the Merchant Shipping, &amp;c. Acts Re- 
Ads Repeal peal Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time | 
upon Friday the 10th day of June next. | 
Burd of Trade The Order of the day being read, for the Second | 
Bill Reading of the Board of Trade Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time | 
upon Friday the 10th day of June next. | 
Pembroke and Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on | 
~~ aad Pembroke and Tenby Railway (No. 2) [Guaran- | 
(Guarantee.) tee], a Resolution ; which was read, as followeth ; | 
That the Commissioners for executing the Office | 
of Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom 
be authorised to guarantee to the Pembroke and | 
Tenby Railway Company an Annuity of Four per | 
Cent. upon the expense of extending their Railway | 
into the Royal Dockyard at Pembroke, upon such | 
terms and conditions as may be prescribed by any | 
Act to be passed in the present Session of Parlia- | 
ment. 
The said Resolution, being read a second time, | 
was agreed to. 
Pembroke and Ordered, That the Pembroke and Tenby Railway 
mom (No. 2) Bill be re-committed to a Committee of the | 
’ whole House, in respect of a Clause and the | 
Schedule, for this day, at Two of the clock. 
Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Com- 
mittee on the Bill, that they have Power to make | 
provision therein pursuant to the Resolution re- 
ported and agreed to this day. 
sy Office The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Post Office Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 9th day of June next. 
metropolitan The House, according to Order, resolved itself | 
Werks (Loans into a Committee on the Metropolitan Board of | 
Bill ) Works (Loans) Bill; and, after some time spent | 


therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill, and directed him to report 





the same, without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time | 
this day, at Two of the clock. 
VoL. 125. | 


é _ | into a Committee on the Turnpike Trusts Arrange- 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time | ments Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- — and 
eans. 


Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two 


of the clock, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Turnpike 
Trusts Ar- 
—— 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- — 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, 
without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day, at Two of the clock. 


The Order of the day being read, for resumin 
the adjourned Debate on the Question propose 
upon the 16th day of March last, That the Ballot 
Bill be now read a second time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Monday the 13th day of June next. 


| Ballot Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Corporation of 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 4740 Bill. 
upon the 18th day of this instant May, was pro- 
posed to be made to the Question, That the Corpo- 
ration of London Bill be now read a second time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second County of 
Reading of the County of Loudon Bill; Lenten BER, 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Stamp Duty on 
Reading of the Stamp Duty on Deeds Bill ; Deeds Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 13th day of June next. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Public Schools. 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the third day of this instant May, That an 
humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, 
humbly to express the desire of this House that in 
the exercise of the power conferred upon Her 
Majesty by the 9th, 10th, and 19th sections of the 
Act 31 &amp; 32 Vie. c. 118, with respect to the Five 
Statutes for determining and establishing the con- 
stitution of the new Governing Bodies of Shrews- 
bury, Winchester, Harrow, Charterhouse, and 
Rugby Schools, Her Majesty will be pleased to 
ascertain whether the said Statutes correspond with 
the provisions of the 17th and 19th sections of the 
Endowed Schools Act of 1869, and, if they do not 
correspond with the said sections, to disapprove of 
them, or of so much of them, accordingly ; 

And the Question being again proposed :—The 
House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the first word 
“ Majesty” to the end of the Question, in order to 
add the words “representing that the Five Sta- 
“tutes for determining and establishing the con- 
“ stitution of the new Governing Bodies of Shrews- 
“ bury, Winchester, Harrow, Charterhouse, and 
“‘ Rugby Schools, have been considered by this 
‘¢ House, and humbly to express their desire that, 
“ as since the passing of the Public Schools Act, 


‘© 1868, the Endowed Schools Act, 1869, has passed, 
‘* Her Majesty will be pleased to refer back these 
“* Statutes to the Special Commissioners appointed 
“ under the Public Schools Act, in order that they 
“may have the opportunity of reconsidering 
‘‘ certain parts of the said Statutes with reference 
ee to 


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Married — 
Women’s Pro- 


perty Bill. 


Wages Arrest- 
ment Limita- 


236 


“‘ to the principles applied in the Endowed Schools 
** Act to other Endowed Schools,” instead thereof. 
And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Newdegate, 1 39 

Yeas, (Mr. Cawley : ee 

Tellers for the fMr. Thomas Hughes, } 55 

Noes, \ Mr. Russell Gurney: 4 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That this House do now adjourn :—It 
passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Ques- 
tion:—It passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“representing that the Five Statutes for deter- 
mining and establishing the constitution of the 
new Governing Bodies of Shrewsbury, Winchester, 
Harrow, Charterhouse, and Rugby Schools, have 
been considered by this House, and humbly to 
express their des.re that, as since the passing of 
the Public Schools Act, 1868, the Endowed Schools 
Act, 1869, has passed, Her Majesty will be pleased 
to refer back those Statutes to the Special Com- 
missioners appointed under the Public Schools 
Act, in order that they may have the opportunity 
of reconsidering certain parts of the said Statutes 
with reference to the principles applied in the En- 
dowed Schools Act to other Endowed Schools,” be 
added to the first word “ Majesty” in the original 
Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the; Mr. Russell Gurney, 

Yeas, (Sir John Lubbock : 

Tellers for the; Mr. Newdegate, 

Noes, Mr. Cawley : 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then the main Question, so amended, being put ; 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, representing that the Five Sta- 
tutes for determining and establishing the con- 
stitution of the new Governing Bodies of Shrews- 
bury, Winchester, Harrow, Charterhouse, and Rugby 
Schools, have been considered by this House, and 
humbly to express their desire that, as since the 
passing of the Public Schools Act, 1868, the En- 
dowed Schools Act, 1869, has passed, Her Majesty 
will be pleased to refer back those Statutes to the 
Special Commissioners appointed under the Public 
Schools Act, in order that they may have the oppor- 
tunity of reconsidering certain parts of the said 
Statutes with reference to the principles applied in 
the Endowed Schools Act to other Endowed 
Schools. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


1 54. 
- 


The Married Women’s Property Bill was, ac- 
cording to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 


tion (Scotland) the further Proceeding on consideration of the 
Bill. 


30th—31st May. 


1870. 


Wages Arrestment Limitation (Scotland) Bill, a 
amended in the Committee ; 

Ordered, That the further Proceeding on con- 
sideration of the Bill be resumed upon Thursday 
the 9th day of June next. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Registration o 
to am2nd the Laws relating to the Registration of Voters (No. 2) 
Voters in England and Wales: And that Mr. 

Vernon Harcourt, Sir Charles Dilke, and Mr. 
Rathbone do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be 
for confirming a Scheme of the Charity Commis- ** © 
sioners for certain Charities in the Parishes of 
Saint Olave and Saint John, in the Borough of 
Southwark: And that Mr. William Edward Forster 
and Mr. Secretary Bruce do prepare, and bring 
it in. 


oe to bring in a Bill Saint Olave, 
ties, 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Jewish Unitea 
for confirming a Scheme of the Charity Commis- Synagogues, 
sioners for the Jewish United Synagogues: And 
that Mr. William Edward Forster and Mr. Secre- 
tary Bruce do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Pawn- Pawnbrokers, 
brokers do consist of Seventeen Members. 

Ordered, That Mr. Crum Ewing and Mr. Orr 
Ewing be added to the Committee. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Factories and 
to amend and extend the Acts relating to Factories Workshops. 
and Workshops: And that Mr. Secretary Bruce 
and Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen do prepare, and 
bring it in. 


Resolved, That this House will, immediately, re- Pier and 
solve itself into a Committee to consider of con- — 
firming certain Provisional Orders made by the ae 
Board of Trade under ‘* The General Pier and (No. 2.) 
Harbour Act, 1861”:—The House accordingly re- 


solved itself into the Committee. 
(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to 
move the House, That leave be given to bring in 
a Bill for confirming certain Provisional Orders 
made by the Board of Trade under “ The Gene- 
ral Pier and Harbour Act, 1861,” relating to 
Falmouth, Irvine, Kinsale, Mousehole, Saint Leo- 
nards-on-Sea, and Ventnor. 

Resolution to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come toa 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Dodson accordingly reported a Resolution ; 
which was read, as followeth: 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill for 
confirming certain Provisional Orders made by the 








Board of Trade under “ The General Pier and 
| Harbour Act, 1861,” relating to Falmouth, Irvine, 
| Kinsale, Mousehole, Saint Leonards-on-Sea, and 
Ventnor :—And he moved the House accordingly. 
Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the Bill: 
And that Mr. Zefevre and Mr. Stansfeld do pre- 


pare, and bring it in. 


Mr. Vernon Harcourt presented a Bill to amend pegistration of 
the Laws relating to the Registration of Voters in Voters (No?) 
England and Wales: And the same was read the Bil 
first time ; and ordered to be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 15th day of June next; and 
to be printed. Bill 149 

Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to amend and extend Factories and 
the Acts relating to Factories and Workshops: by 





And the same was read the first time ; and ners Bill 150. 



























































Jewish United 


Synagogues 
Bil. 
Bill 151. 


Saint Olave, 
ke, Charities 


Bill. 
pill 152. 


Local Govern- 


pent Supple- 
pental Bill. 


Bill 153. 


Pier and Har- 


bour Orders 
Confirmation 
1 (No. 2) Bill. 


Bill 154. 


Horse Racing 
Bill. 


Bill 155. 


Coinage, 
No, 262. 


_—_ of the 


ilers 


2) ve _ 


0. 


33 VicTortIA. 


to be read a second time upon Thursday the 9th 
day of June next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill for confirming a 
Scheme of the Charity Commissioners for the 
Jewish United Synagogues: And the same was 
read the first time ; and ordered to be read a se- 
cond time upon Thursday the 9th day of June 
next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill for confirming a 
scheme of the Charity Commissioners for certain 
Charities in the Parishes of Saint Olave and Saint 
John, in the Borough of Southwark : And the same 
was read the first time: and ordered to be read a 
second time upon Thursday the 9th day of June 
next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to confirm certain 
Provisional Orders under “ The Local Govern- 
ment Act, 1858,” relating to the Districts of Black- 
pool, Bristol, Eton, Heckmondwike, Kidderminster, 
Lincoln, Nottingham, Plymouth, South Molton, 
Wallasey, and Ware, and for other purposes rela- 
tive to certain Districts under the said Act: And 
the same was read the first time ; and ordered to 
be read a second time upon Thursday the 9th day 
of June next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented a Bill for confirming 
certain Provisional Orders made by the Board of 
Trade under “The General Pier and Harbour 
Act, 1861,” relating to Falmouth, Irvine, Kinsale, 
Mousehole, Saint Leonards-on-Sea, and Ventnor: 
And the same was read the first time; and ordered 
to be read a second time this day, at Two of the 
clock; and to be printed. 


Mr. Thomas Hughes presented a Bill to amend 
the Laws relating to Horse Racing: And the 
same was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time upon Friday the 15th day of 
July next; and to be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
an Account of all Gold, Silver, and Copper Moneys 
of the Realm coined at the Mint for each year, 
from the Ist day of January 1860 to the 31st day 
of December 1869, &amp;c. (in continuation of Parlia- 
mentary Paper, No. 157, of Session 1869). 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Account. 

Ordered, That the said Account do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords request, that this House will be 
pleased to communicate to their Lordships, a Copy 
of the Report from the Select Committee appointed 
by this House on Houses of Parliament (New 
Refreshment Rooms), together with Minutes of 
Evidence. 

Ordered, That a Printed Copy of the said Re- 
port be communicated to the Lords, as desired by 
their Lordships: And that the Clerk do deliver 
the same. 


Resolved, That the sitting of the House this 
day be held subject to the Resolutions of the House 
of the 30th day of April 1869. 


The Order for reading a second time, this day, 


il. the Steam Boilers Inspection Bill was read, and 


discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 5th day of July next. 

And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before Three of the 
clock on Tuesday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 


VoL. 125. 


30th—31st May. 





237 


Tuesday, 31st May, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


S IR Francis Goldsmid reported from the Ge- Railway and 
‘J neral Committee on Railway and Canal ar yaa 
Bills; That they had made alterations in the Report.) 
Groups already formed, and directed him.to report No, 87. 
the same to the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Great North- 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Great e™ Railway 
Northern Railway Bill; and the same were twice ~ 
read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The Chelsea Rectory Bill was read the third time. chetsoa 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. Rectory Bill 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to lZords.] 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


A Motion being made, That the International Mternational 
Communication Bill be now read the third time ; Communica- 
Mr. Secretary Cardwell, by Her Majesty’s Com- “" 34 
mand, acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, 
having been informed of the purport of the Bill, 
gives Her Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s interest 
is concerned, that the House may do therein as 

they shall think fit. 
Then the Bill was read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Newcastle and Gateshead Water Bill was Newcastle and 
read the third time. Gateshead 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. Water Bill. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Newcastle-upon- Tyne Improvement Bill was Newecastle- 
read the third time ; and verbal Amendments were "pon-Tyne 
made to the Bill.  — srcaaaeae 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. i 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Poole and Bournemouth Railway Bill was Poole and 
read the third time. ee 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. wre 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Teign Valiey Railway Bill was read the feign Valley 
third time. Railway Bill. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The West Hartlepool Extension and Improve- west Hartle- 
ment Bill was read the third time. pool Extension 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. aa 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to ; 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Downpatrick, Dundrum, and Newcastle Downpatrick, 
Railway Bill was, according to Order, read the 2™drum, and. 
third time. . Hallway BID 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. ; 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third Thames Navi- 
Reading of the Thames Navigation Bill ; gation Bill, 
HH3 And 





238 


And a Motion being made, That the Bill be now 
read the third time; 

Mr. Secretary Cardwell, by Her Majes 
mand, acquainted the House, That Her 
having been informed of the purport of the Bill, 
gives Her Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s in- 
terest is concerned, that the House may do 
therein as they shall think fit. 

Then the Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


“ss Com- 


Tyne Improve- 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
ment Bill. 


Reading of the Tyne Improvement Bill ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question being 
proposed, That the Bill be now read the third time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the words “'That the,” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the words 
* Order for the Third Reading be discharged, and 
“that the Bill be re-committed, in order to reduce 
borrowing powers to the sum of 130,0002.” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand = of the 
Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Halifax Water, 


a Ordered, That in the case of the Halifax Water, 
c. Bill. 


&amp;e. Bill, Standing Order 235 be susjended, and 


that the Bill be now read the third time:—The | 
Bill was accordingly read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. | 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the | 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Ordered, That in the case of the Enniskillen 
Borough Improvement Bill, Standing Order 235 
be suspended, and that the Bill be now read the 
third time:—The Bill was accordingly read the 
third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Enniskillen 
Borough Im- 
provement 
Bill. 


Private Bills. Ordered, That Standing Order 127 be suspended, | 
and that the time for depositing Petitions against 
Private Bills (which would otherwise expire during 
any adiournment of the House) be extended to | 
Thursday the 9th day of June next. | 
| 
Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on | 
the Ellesmere and Glyn Valley Railway Bill; | 
That they had examined the allegations contained 
in the Preamble of the Bill, and amended the 
same by omitting therefrom the recitals authorising | 
the London and North Western Railway Com- 
pany and the Skrupshire Union Railways and 
Canal Company to contribute to the undertaking, 
and to enter into working and traffic agreements 
in respect of the undertaking, in order to make the 
same consistent with the provisions of the Bill as 
submitted to and passed by the Committee, and 
found the same, as amended, to be true ; and had 
gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Ellesmere and 
Givn Valley 
Railway Bull. 





} 


Mr. Dodson reported the Publin and Antrim 
Junction Railway Bill, with an Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Dublin and 
Antrim June- 
tion Railway 
Bill [Lerds.} 








31st May. 


ajesty, | 


1870. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on yoyeri, 
the Leverington Rectory Bill; That they had exa~ kectory Biy, 
mined the allegations contained in the Preamble — 
of the Bill, and amended the same by striking out 
| the eye which relates to the money proposed 
to be distributed by Queen Anne’s Bounty Fund, 

, and found the same, as amended, to be true; and 
had gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Cardiff Gas Bill, with Cardiff Gay 
Amendments. Bill [Lords] 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on the Birmingham 
Birmingham and Staffordshire Tramways Bill ; and Stafford. 
That they had examined the allegations contained ae 
‘in the Preamble of the Bill, and amended the” ~ 
same by striking out the recital relating to the 
| Borough of Birmingham, and found the same, as 


ded, to be true; and had gone through the 





amen 
| Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

| Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
| and be printed. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and public 

ad; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 

Several Public Petitions were also presented, yi, Voie 

and read; and referred to Select Committees. and Twenty. 
third Report, 

Ordered, That the Return relative to the Army Army (Pro 
(Property of Deceased, &amp;c. Soldiers), which was perty of 
| presented upon the 27th day of this instant May, aa 


. oldiers.) 
| be printed. No. 258, 


| Ordered, That the Return relative to Foreign Foreign 
Customs Tariffs, which was presented upon the Customs 


| tts, . Tariff 
| 30th day of this instant May, be printed. Ne a 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Japan (No.3, 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting &lt;A ffairs 1870) 
in Japan. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s Trade 
Command,—Trade Accounts (Foreign Countries), Accounts 
for the Three Months ended 3lst March 1868, Seoul 
1869 and 1870: Belgium; Imports, Exports. 
France; Imports, Exports. For Twelve Months 
ended 3lst December 1868 and 1869: United 
States; Imports, Exports. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Telegraph Act 
dated the 9th day of this instant May, for a Return (186) 
relative to the Telegraph Act (1869). 

- —— That the said Return do lie upon the 
able. 


| re 


) 
| 


| 





oaInao 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an Highways 

Address to Her Majesty, dated the 19th day of Act. 
July, in the Jast Session of Parliament, for Return No. 264. 
of Places in the several Counties in England and 
Wales which have adopted the Highways Act, 
25 &amp; 26 Vic. c. 61 (in continuation of Parlia- 
mentary Paper, No. 505, of Session 1867-8), with 
additional Columns, showing,. 1. With regard to 
each County in which the Act has been only par- 
tially adopted, the Number and Total Acreage of 
Parishes which have not adopted it; and 2. The 
Rate in the £. levied as Highway Rate in each 
Highway District during the year ending the 25th 
day of March 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Cn la 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, — 


a Return of all Applications to the Board of one 
or 





es 


it 


ict 





Contagious 
Diseases Acts. 


Army 
(Gymnastics.) 


Army (Re- 
wards to 
Inventors, ) 


Ordnance 
Topeerapi 

phical 
Depat. 


33 Vicroria. 


for the exercise of its Powers to authorise the 
Construction of Railways, pursuant to the Rail- 
ways Construction Facilities Act, 1864; distin- 

uishing between the Cases in which such Powers 
sae been exercised, the Cases in which the Board 
have declined, and the Cases in which they have 
been prevented from proceeding in the matter by 
reason of the veto of any existing Railway or Canal 
Company. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return showing the Sums voted by Par- 
liament, for the Financial year ending the 31st day 
of March last, for carrying out the Contagious 
Diseases Acts, 1866-1869, and also the Sums 
expended during the same period; the Return to 
show in detail the Expenditure for all the purposes 
of these Acts; an Account of each separate Station 
and each Hospital, together with the Salaries and 
other Allowances paid to the different Officers 
employed in carrying out the Acts, and the Names 
and Designations of such Officers and other Per- 
sons so employed; and, in the event of any of them 
holding any other Public Office or Employment, 
to state the Nature of the same, and the Salary and 
other Emoluments derived therefrom. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of Report of the Director of Gym- 
nastics, on the Gymnastic Instruction of the Army, 
for the year 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of Reports and Correspondence 
explanatory of Item C (Rewards to Inventors) in 
Vote 15 of the Army Estimates for 1870-71. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid betore this 
House, a Copy of a Report by Major General Sir 
Henry James, 8.E., on the Ordnance Survey and 
Topographical Depét at the Date of the Transfer 
of the Ordnance Survey from the War Office to 
the Office of Works. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Accounts of the Income and Expenditure of the 
British Museum (Special Trust Funds), for the 
Financial Year ended the 31st day of March 
1870: And, of the Number of Persons admitted 
to visit the Museum in each year from 1864 to 
1869, both years inclusive; together with a State- 
ment of the Progress made in the Arrangement of 
the Collections; and an Acccunt of Objects added 
to them in the year 1869. 

VoL. 125. 


31st May. 





239 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Factories and 
Thursday the 9th day of June next, the Factories Varkshops 
and Workshops Bill, was read, and discharged. ats 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 17th day of June next. 


The Order for resuming, upon Wednesday the Medical Acts 
15th day of June next, the adjourned Debate on Amendment 
the Question proposed upon the 30ch day of March * 
last, That the Medical Acts Amendment Bill be 
now read a second time, was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday the 29th day of June next. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of Supply. 
Supply, several Resolutions; which were read, as 
follow : 

1. That a Sum, not exceeding £.159,368, be Admiralty 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of fe. 
the Admiralty Office, which will come in course 
of payment during the year ending on the 31st day 
of March 1871. 

2. That a Sum, not exceeding £.196,955, be Coast Guard, 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of a 
the Coast Guard Service, the Royal Naval Coast teers, and Royal 
Volunteers, and Royal Naval Reserve, which will Naval Reserve. 
come in course of payment during the year ending 
on the 31st day of March 1871. 

3. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 69,267, be Victualling 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of be a . 
the Victualling Yards and Transport Establish- oan 
ments at Home and Abroad, which will come in Home and 
course of payment during the year ending on the A&gt;r4. 
31st day of March 1871. 

4. That a Sum, not exceeding £.57,730, be Medical Esta. 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of + ore 1: 
the Medical Establishments at Home and Abroad, Abroad. 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 3lst day of March 1871. 

5. That a Sum, not exceeding £.18,122, be Marine Divi- 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of *'°"* 
the several Marine Divisions, which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871. 

6. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 16,678, be Martial Law 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of -~ Law 
Martial Law and Law Charges, which will come ~*~ 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871. 

7. That a Sum, not exceeding £.118,791, be Miscellaneous 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of Services. 
various Miscellaneous Services, which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 
An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ a Select Committee be appointed to inquire Chatham and 
«¢ into the circumstances and causes which have led Portsmouth 
“ to the large increase in the cost of the works for — 
*‘ the extension of the Dockyards at Chatham and 
** Portsmouth beyond the amounts set forth in the 
« Act 28 &amp; 29 Vic. c. 51, and what variations, if 
“ any, have been made or ordered from the works 
“ described in the said Act; also, whether the 
“* works included in the contracts made by authority 
*¢ of that Act, and laid before Parliament, are being 
* executed in accordance with the drawings attached 
‘* to such contracts, and as to the authority under 
‘* which alterations have been made, and what has 
‘* been or will be the effect on the cost of the works 
HH4 * by 


240 


‘© by such alterations ; also, into the circumstances 
“ which have led to the disposal of Deptford Dock- 
“ yard for an amount so much below the value 
‘* thereof stated in the Stock Valuation Account,” 
instead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Glyn, 

Yeas, (Mr. Adom: 
Tellers for the{ Mr. Cawley, 
Noes, (Sir Henry Selwin-Ibbetson: 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. | 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair:—And a 
Debate arising thereupon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till this 
day. 


142. 


83. 


Isle of Wight 
Writ. 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
rant tothe Clerk of the Crown, to make out a new 
Writ for the electing of a Knight of the Shire to 
serve in this present Parliament for the County 
of the Isle of Wight, in the room of Sir John 
Simeon, Baronet, deceased. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a 
Message had been brought from the Lords by one 
of their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Railways (Powers 
and Construction) Bill, without any Amendment. 


Message from 
the Lords, 


Railways 
(Powers and 
Construction ) 
Bill. 
Kirkcaldy and 
Dysart Water 
Bill. 


Stapenhill 
Bridge Bill. 


The Lords have agreed to the Kirkcaldy and 
Dysart Railway Bill, without any Amendment. 


The Lords have agreed to the Stapenhill Bridge | 
Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Buxton Gas Bill, 
without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 
made by this House to the Carmarthen Gas Bill, 
without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 
made by this House to the Cawood Bridge Bill, 
without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 
made by this House to the Limerick and Ennis 
Railway Bill, without any Amendment. 

Limerick and The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 
Foynes Rail- made by this House to the Limerick and Foynes 


way Bill = : ; 

[ ple ds) Railway Bill, without any Amendment. 
Rainhill Gas 
and Water 
Bill [Lords.] 


Buxton Gas 
Bill. 


Carmarthen 
Gas Bill 
|Lords.] 


Cawood 
Bridge Bill 
[Lords.] 


Limerick and 
Ennis Railway 
Bill € Lords. 


The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 
made by this House to the Rainhili Gas and 
Water Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Cleckheaton Local 
Board Bill, with Amendments ; to which the Lords 
desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
to incorporate a Company for establishing and 
holding a Marketand Fairs in the Townand Parish 
of Thrapston, in the County of Northampton, and 
for other purposes ; to which the Lords desire the 
concurrence of this House. 


Cleckheaton 
Local Board 
Bill 


Thrapston 
Markets Bull 
(Lords. ] 


Military 
Education. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Sixth Report by the 
Council of Military Education on Army Schools, 
Libraries, and Recreation Rooms. 

Mr. Secretary Curdwell also presented,—Re- 
turn to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 31st 
day of this instant May, for a Return relative to 
the Ordnance Survey and Topographical Depét. 
Army Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
(Gymnastics.) the 31st day of this instant May, for a Return re- 

No. 265. lative to the Army (Gymnastics). 


Ordnance 
Survey and 
Topographical 
Depot, 


3ist May. 








1870. 


Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the Army 
31st day of this instant May, fura Return relative (Rewards to 
to the Army (Rewards to Inventors). — 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the No. 266, 
Table ; and that the two last be printed. 


The Order made upon the 12th day of this in- Provisional 
stant May, That there be laid before this House, Coa and 
a Return relative to Provisional Orders and Cer- 
tificates, was read, and discharged. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Provisional 
a Return of the several Acts of Parliament which Orders and 
empower the Board of Trade and other Public ©*"tificates. 
Departments to grant Provisional Orders or Pro- 
visional Certificates, which require to be sanctioned 
by Parliament, and also the Number of such Pro- 
visional Orders or Provisional Certificates granted 
under each Act, the Number confirmed by Par- 
liament without opposition, the Number petitioned 
against and referred to Select Committees, and the 
Number of such last-mentioned opposed Provi- 
sional Orders or Provisional Certificates confirmed 
by Parliament. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Portsmouth 
a Copy of any Correspondence between the Ad- Dockyard. 
miralty and Rear-Admiral A. C. Key, on the sub- 
ject of his Removal from Portsmouth Dockyard. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Metropolitan 
Reading of the Metropolitan Buildings and Ma- Buildings and 
nagement Bill ; TT iam 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 14th day of June next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Bakehouses Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 9th day of June next. 


Bakehouses 
Bill . 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Life at Sea Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday the 10th day of June next. 


Life at Sea 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Queen Anne's 
Reading of the Queen Anne’s Bounty (Super- Connneiaie 
annuation) Bill ; ation) Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 9th day of June next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Coroners Bill, 
mittee on the Coroners Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
the 9th day of June next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


The Benefices Bill was, according to Order, Benefices Bill. 
read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


the Second Vaccination 
Act (1867) 
Amendment 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for 
Reading of the Vaccination Act (1867) Amend- 
ment Bill; ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; , 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Thursday the 9th day of June next. 


for resuming Corporation 


The Order of the day being read, of London 


the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 18th day of this instant May, was pro- 
posed to be made to the Question, That the Corpo- 
ration of London Bill be now read a second time ; 
Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Thursday the 9th day of June next. The 








33 VicToRIA. 


County of The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
London Bill. Reading of the County of London Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 9th day of June next. 





The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 31st day of this instant May, That Mr. 
Speaker do now leave the Chair (for Committee 
of Supply); 

And the Question being again proposed :—The 
House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 

And the Question being put :—It was resolved 
in the Affirmative. 

The House accordingly resolved itself into the 
Committee. 


Supply. 


(In the Committee. ) 


1. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £. 779,090, be granted to 
Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of Naval 
Stores for Building, Repairing, and Outfitting the 
Fleet and Coast Guard, which will come in course 
of payment during the year ending on the 31st 
day of March 1871; 
Whereupon Motion made, and Question, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £. 746,090, be granted to 
Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of Naval 
Stores for Building, Repairing, and Outfitting the 
Fleet and Coast Guard, which will come in course 
of payment during the year ending on the 3lst 
fy day of March 1871 put, and negatived. 
Original Question put, and agreed to. 
2. £.466,173, for the Expense of Steam Ma- 
chinery and Ships building by Contract. 
3. £. 744,232, for New Works, Buildings, Ma- 
chinery, and Repairs. 
4, £. 133,996, for the Expenses of Greenwich 
Hospital and School. 
Resolutions to be reported. 








And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning ; 


Wednesday, 1st June, 1870: 
‘s Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 


son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Thursday the 9th day of this instant June. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 

lL, was directed to move, That the Committee may 

have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
the 9th day of this instant June, again resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


7: Sle of Poisons Lhe House, according to Order, proceeded to 
(Ireland) Bill, take into consideration the Sale of Poisons ( Jreland) 
Bill, as amended in the Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday the 13th day of this instant June. 
Pembroke and ‘The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
Tenby Rail. into a Committee on the Pembroke and Tenby 
By X* 2) Railway (No. 2) Bill; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Thursday 
m the 9th day of this instant June. 
pcttopolitan The Metropolitan Board of Works (Loans) Bill 
Works was, according to Order, read the third time. 
(Loans) Bill Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
VoL. 125. 





31st May.—1st—9th June. 





941 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- General Police 
mittee on the General Police and Improvement *4 !mprove- 
(Scotland) Supplemental Bill ; land) ol 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday mental Bill. 
the 9th day of this instant June, resolve itself into 
the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 

mittee of Ways and Means ; a 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 

the 9th day of this instant June, resolve itself into 

the said Committee. 


The Turnpike Trusts Arrangements Bill was, Turnpike 


according to Order, read the third time. Trusts Ar- 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. —_— 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Pier ana 
Reading of the Pier and Harbour Orders Con- Harbour 
firmation (No. 2) Bill; — 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (No. 2) Bill. 
upon Thursday the 9th day of this instant June. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Savings Banks 
Thursday next, the Savings Banks Bill was read, Bill. 
and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 13th day of this instant June. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Criminal 
Thursday next, the Criminal Courts Procedure Courts Pro- 
( Scotland) Bill was read, and discharged. ee gaa 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time — —— 
upon Monday the 13th day of this instant June. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into wines Regu- 
a Committee, upon Friday the 10th day of this lation and In- 
instant June, on the Mines Regulation and In- *Péction Bill. 
spection Bill, was read, and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
the 17th day of this instant June, resolve itself 
into the said Committee. 


Resolved, That this House will, at the rising of a4 t 
the House this day, adjourn till Thursday the 9th ec 
day of this instant June. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after One of the 
clock on Wednesday morning, adjourned 
[bm Thursday the 9th day of this instant 

une. 








Thursday, Oth June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


M R. Speaker informed the House, That he Controverted 
had received from Mr. Baron Hughes, one Elections. 
of the Judges selected, pursuant to the Parlia- 
mentary Elections Act, 1868, for the trial of Elec- 
tion Petitions, a Certificate and Report relating 
to the Election 

For the County of Tipperary. 
And the same were read, as follow :— 

Parliamentary Elections Act, 1868. 

In the matter of an Election Petition for the 
County of Tipperary, between Patrick Machay 
and Thomas Patrick O’Connor, Petitioners; and 
Denis Caulfield Heron, Respondent. 

I hereby certify, to the Right Honourable the 
Speaker, that the Election Petition above-men- 
tioned was tried before me, at Nenagh, in the said 
County, on the 27th, 28th, and 30th days of May 
1870, and that I did, on the said 30th of May 1870, 
determine that the said Denis Caulfield Heron was 
duly elected and returned to serve in Parliament 
as Member for the said County. That no corrupt 

II practice 


Tipperary 
Election. 





249 


practice was proved to have been committed at | 
the said Election by or with the knowledge of the’ 
said Denis Caulfield Heron, or by or with the 
knowledge of his agents, or any of them, and that 
it did not appear upon the evidence, nor is there’ 
reason to believe that corrupt practices prevailed | 
at the said Election; and therefore I dismissed the 
said Petition with costs. 

I further certify that the true majority of Elec- 
tors by which the said Denis Caulfield Herun was 
returned, was seventeen. 

Dated this 2nd of Jane 1870. 


Henry George Hughes, 

A Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland, 

and one of the Judges for the time 

being on the Rota for the Trial of 

Election Petitions in /reland, pur- 

suant to the Parliamentary Elections 

Act, 1868. 

To the Right Honourable The Speaker. 


And the said Certificate and Report were or-| 
dered to be entered in the Journals of this House. 


Blane Valley The Blane Valley Railway Bill was, according 
Railway Bill to Order, read the third time. 
[Lords. } Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


Dare Valley The House proceeded to take into consideration 


Railway Bill the Dare Valley Railway Bill. 


[Lords,] Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
The House proceeded to take into consideration 

the Girvan and Portpatrick Junction Railwa 

Bill; and Amendments were made to the Bill. 


Girvan and 
Portpatrick 
Junction Rail- 
way Bill 
{Lerds. | 


Rieettens The House proceeded to take into consideration 
and Taff Vale the Liantrissant and Taff Vale Junction Railway | 
Junction Bill, as amended in the Committee. 


(nerdi}, Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Bury Saint The Bury Saint Edmunds and Thetford Rail- | 
Edmunds and 
Thetford 
Railway Bill 
[ Lords. ] 
Navan and 
Kingscourt 
Railway Bill 
[ Lords. } 


South Eastern 
Railway Bill 
|Lords.] 


The Navan and Kingscourt Railway Bill was 
read a second time; and committed. 


Ordered, That the South Eastern Railway Bill 


} 


Thrapston The Thrapston Markets Bill was read the first 
Markets Bill 


[Lords.] 


miners of Petitions for Private Bills. | 


Public 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and | 
Petitions, a 


read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 
Several Public Petitions were also presented, | 


Vide Votes, A 
and read; and referred to a Select Committee. 


and Twenty 
third Report, 
Trade Accounts 
(Foreign 
Countries.) 


No. 160. 


Ordered, That the Trade Accounts of Foreign 
Countries, which were presented upon the 31st 
day of May last, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Tele- 
graph Act (1869), which was presented upon the 
31st day of May last, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Ord- 

;.., mance Survey and Topographical Depét, which 

Det hical was presented upon the 3st day of May last, be 
No. 268. printed. 


~ red Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, 
Telegraph dated the 26th day of May last, for a Return rela- 
Company. tive to the Anglo- Mediterranean Telegraph Com- 
pany. 


Telegraph Act 
(1869.) 


No. 267. 


Ordnance 
Survey and 


9th June. 


way Bill was read a second time; and committed. | 


be read a second time To-morrow. 


time. 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- | 


1870. 


Return to an Order, dated the 31st day of May British 
last, for Returns relative to the British Museum Museum 


(Special Trust Funds). em Trust 


Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the Superannu. 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of a ations. 
Treasury Minute, dated 24th May 1870, granting 
a Special Compassionate Allowance to Benjamin 
Welsh, Shipwright, Portsmouth Yard. 

Oruered, 'Yhat the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,— Return to an Passenger 
Order, dated the 26th day of April last, for a Re- Coveyance to 
turn relative to Passenger Conveyance to America. © ""'™ 

Return to an Order, dated the 26th day of May Rule of the 
last. for a Return relative to the Rule of the Road Road at Sea, 
at Sea. 

Return to an Order, dated the 31st day of May Railways 
last, for a Return relative to Railways * Shedewed Construction. 
tion. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


The following Paper was laid upon the Table Thames 
by the Clerk of the en -&lt;tianien to an Order, Embankment. 
dated the 28th day of April last, for a Return re- 

lative to the Thames Embankment. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Local Boards 
a Return showing, with respect to the several (Rating.) 
| Local Boards in England and Wales acting under No. 269. 
| the authority of the Public Health Act or the 
| Local Government Act, the Rateable Value ac- 
‘cording to the General District Rate or other 
| Rate of a like character last made, of the Property 
| within the District of each such Board; distinguish- 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. | ing separately the Rateable Value of those Pro- 


rm which are assessed upon the full Rateable 
alue from those which are assessed upon One- 
fourth or other reduced Proportion of the Rate- 


| able Value, in the following form :— 





Rateable Value of Properties 
not included in Column 3, 
Assessed at One-fourth or other Proportion 
of the full Rateable Value. 





| 
| 
/ 





Rateable Value of Property Assessed 


upon its full Rateable Value. 
which Owners are assessed at reduced 


Rateable Value of Small Tenements for 
Rates. 


| County snd Name of Local Board. 
or used as a Canal or 
Towing Path. 
dens, and Nursery Grounds. 


Tithes and Tithe Commu- 
Arable, Meadow, or Pas- 
ture Land. 

Land covered with Water, 
Woodlands, Market Gar- 


tation Rent Charge. 





i) | Other Property, if any. 
te | Total Rateable Value. 


t 
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te 
a 
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——And, similar Return with respect to Towns and 
Districts under a Town Council, Improvement 
Commissioners, or other Body acting under a Local 
Act for the Improvement or Regulation of any 
Town or District. 

Mr. Goschen accordingly presented the said 
Return. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Telegraph Acts 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Extension Bill 
Bills, That in the case of the Telegraph Acts Ex- 
tension Bill no Standing Orders are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, a « Oneida” , 
Copy of further Correspondence relative to the and « Bombay. 
Collision 








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Ne I 1870.) 


Customs and 

Inland 

Revenue Bill. 
Bill 156. 





33 VicTorIA. 


Collision between the United States Corvette | 
* Oneida” and the Steamshi 

tinuation of Parliamentary Paper No. 221, of the | 
present Session). 


Mr. William Edward Forster presented,—Fur- | 
ther Return to an Order, dated the 26th day of July 
1867, for Copies of the General Digest of Redenet 
Charities for the Counties and Cities mentioned in 
the Fourteenth Report of the Charity Commis- 
sioners:——And, of the Charities vested in the 
various London Companies, in so far as such 
Digests have been completed, or can be completed, | 
up to the time of Publication. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 


Table ; and be printed. | 
Mr. Otway presented by Her Majesty’s Com-| 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 
Capture and Murder by Brigands of British and 
Italian Subjects in Greece. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the | 
Table. 





The Order of the day being read, for the Com- | 
mittee on the Customs and Inland Revenue Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out from the word 
“ That” to the end of the Question, in order to 
add the words “ provision should be made in the 
« Bill for the Drawback of the Amount of the 
* Duty reduced :— 

“ On such Duty-paid Sugar as remained in 

“‘any bonded warehouse on the close of 
* Tuesday the 12th April 1870; 
On the Stocks of Manufactured Sugar, 
* other than Refined Sugar, or Sugar equal 
“ in quality thereto (entitled to the Draw- 
“ back of 12s. the cwt.), being in quantity 
* not less than 100 cw/., and in packages 
“ unbroken, in the hands of Refiners and 
* Dealers, on the close of Tuesday the 12th 
“ April 1870, in places where there are 
“ Customs Authorities ; 

* On the Stocks of Sugar under process of 

‘* manufacture on the premises of Refiners 
“on the close of Tuesday the 12th April 
“ 1870, which can be identified to the 
“ satisfaction of the officers of Her Ma- 
* jesty’s Customs,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair :—The House accordingly resolved itself into 
the Committee. 


(In the Committee. ) 


Preamble postponed. 

Crauses, N° 1 to N° 5, agreed to. 

CLausE, N° 6 (Farmers may steep and ger- 
minute grain to be consumed by animals). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 11, to leave 
out from the word “ animals” to the end of the 
Clause. 

Question put, That the words “ under the fol- 
** lowing conditions” stand part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 


e 


Tellers for the Yeas, = — : } 47. 
Tellers for the Noes, {Str Welly: } 31. 


Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, l. 16, to 
leave out the word “or,” in order to insert the 
word “ and.” 


Qth June. 





Vor. 125. 








243 


Question, That the word “or” stand part of 


“ Bombay” (in con- | the Clause——put, and agreed to. 


Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 20, 
to leave out from the word “consumed” to the 
word “ dried,” in ]. 22. 

Question, That the words proposed to be left 
out stand part of the Clause —— put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 27, to 
leave out the words “ steeped or.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn, 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Crauses, N° 7 to N° 10, agreed to. 

Crauses, N° 11 to N° 16, disagreed to. 

Causes, N° 17 to N° 20, agreed to. 

Ciauses, N° 21 to N° 23, disagreed to. 

Cause, N° 24, agreed to. 

A Clause (Horses kept for husbandry) —— 
brought up, and read the first time. 

Question put, That the Clause be read a second 
time ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the ; Mr. George Gregory, ) 
Yeas, Mr. Welby: } 49. 
Tellers for the (Mr. Glyn, Th 


Noes, \Mr. Adam: 
Clause read a second time, agreed to, and added. 
Another Clause (Exemption of certain houses 

from house duty) brought up, and read the 
first time. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Clause be read a second time :— Motion and Clause, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Schedule (A.) agreed to. 

Schedule (B.) amended, and agreed to. 

Schedule (C.) agreed to. 

Preamble agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 








Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Thursday 
next; and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of Supply. 


Supply, several Resolutions ; which were read, as 
follow : 


1. That a Sum, not exceeding £.779,090, be Naval Stores. 


granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 
Naval Stores for Building, Repairing, and Out- 
fitting the Fleet and Coast Guard, which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871. 


2. That a Sum, not exceeding £.466,173, be Steam 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of Machinery, &amp;c. 


Steam Machinery and Ships building by Contract, 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 3lst day of March 1871. 


3. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 744,232, be NewWorks,&amp;c 


granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 
New Works, Building, Machinery, and Repairs, 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 31st day of March 1871. 


4, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 133,996, be Greenwich 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expenses besa gy ont 


of Greenwich Hospital and School, which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day. of March 1871. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 


mittee of Supply ; 

And a Motion “ay ag and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 


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Army (Indian 
Service. ) 


Army (Staff 
Appointments.) 


Post Office Bill. 


Army Eniist- 
ment Bill. 


244, 


An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ the Secretary of State for War should be 


“instructed to give six months’ notice to all | 


Officers holding highly paid Staff Appointments 
“ under Vote 16, that in future their regimental 
“ pay and half-pay must be withdrawn during such 
“time as they hold such appointments,” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question: —The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Question, by leaving out from the word 
“ That” to the end of the Question, in order to add 
the words “ in the opinion of this House, strict im- 
“ partiality in the selection for Indian Service should 
« - observed between that portion of the Royal 
“ Artillery which was formerly in the East India 
* Company’s Service, and that which was originally 
“ Royal Artillery,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair: — The House accordingly resolved itself in- 
to the Committee. 


(In the Committee. ) 


1. £.43,400, for Divine Service. 

2. £.45,600, for Martial Law. 

3. £. 247,500, for the Medical Establishment 
and Services. 

4. £.720,000, for the Militia and the Inspec- 
tion of Reserve Forces. 

5. Motion made, and Question put, That a Sum, 
not exceeding £.81,900, be granted to Her Ma- 
jesty, to defray the Charge for Yeomanry Cavalry, 
which will come in course of payment from the 
Ist day of April 1870 to the 3lst day of March 
1871, inclusive ; 

The Committee divided. 

} 124. 
1 20, 


&gt;. { Mr. Glyn, 
Tellers for the Y easy) My. &gt; 
| Sir Henry Hoare, 
(Major Anson: 

Resolutions to be reported. 

And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 

Friday, 10th June, 1870: 

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had come to several 
Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 

Mr. Dodson also acauainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Tellers for the Noes, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Post Office Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Army Enlistment Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Gun Licences Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


9th—10th June. 





1870. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Entait 
Reading of the Entail ( Scotland) Bill; land) one 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Jewish United Synagogues Bill was, ac- Jewish Unites 
cording to Order, read a second time; and com- Synagogues 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 2! 
this day. 


The Saint Olave, &amp;c. Charities Bill was, ac- Saint ols 
cording to Order, read a second time; and com- «c. Charities 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for * 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Local Govern. 
Reading of the Local Government Supplemental ™ent Supple- 
Bill; mental Bill, 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Pembroke and 
take into consideration the Pembroke and Tenby Tenby Railwa 
Railway (No. 2) Bill, as amended in the Com- ‘%®”) Bill. 
mittee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next, at the time of Private Business. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- General Police 
mittee on the General Police and Improvement "4 !mprove- 
( Scotland) Supplemental Bill. fond) Does 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. _ mental Bil. 

Ordered, That the Bill, so far as it relates to 
Leith, be committed to a Select Committee, to be 
appointed by the Committee of Selection, as in 
the case of a Private Bill. 

Ordered, That all Petitions presented during 
the present Session against the Bill be referred 
to the Committee ; and such of the Petitioners as 
pray to be heard by themselves, their Counsel or 
Agents, be heard upon their Petitions, if they 
think fit, and Counsel be heard in favour of the 
Bill against the said Petitions. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 

mittee of Ways and Means; Mess. 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 

itself into the said Committee. 


The Pier and Harbour Orders Confirmation Pier and Har- 
(No. 2) Bill was, according to Order, read a se- bour Orders 
cond time; and committed, so far as it relates to (No. 2) Bill 
Falmouth, to a Select Committee, to be appointed 
by the Committee of Selection, as in the case of 
a Private Bill. 

Ordered, That all Petitions which have been 
presented during the present Session against the 
Bill be referred to the Committee, and such of the 
Petitioners as pray to be heard by themselves, 
their Counsel or Agents, be heard upon their Pe- 
titions, if they think fit; and Counsel heard in 
favour of the Bill against the said Petitions. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second ere 
Reading of the Game Laws (Scotland) Bill; Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Wages Arrest 


ment Limita- 


the further Proceeding on consideration of the tion (scotland) 


Wages Arrestment Limitation (Scotland) Bill, as Bill. 
amended in the Committee ; 

Ordered, That the further proceeding on con- 
sideration of the said Bill be resumed upon Tues- 


day the 21st day of this instant June. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second — 
Reading of the Bakehouses Bill ; Z 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. Th 
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33 Vicroria. 


anne’s The Order of the day being read, for the Second | 
Bounty (Super- Reading of the Queen Anue’s Bounty (Superannua- | 








sanaation) tion) Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 
Coroners Bill. 
mittee on the Coroners Bill ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- | 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. | 
Vaccination The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
Act (1867) the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
— upon the 31st day of May last, That the Vaccina-| 
tion Act (1867) Amendment Bill be now read a 
second time ; 
Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned | 
till this day. 
Corporation of The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
london Bill. the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 18th day of May last, That the Corpora- 
tion of London Bill be now read a second time ; 
Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Monday next. 
County of 
London Bill. Reading of the County of London Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 
Protection of Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
Inventions. for the Protection of Inventions exhibited at In- 
ternational Exhibitions in the United Kingdom: 
And that Mr. Attorney General and Mr. Solicitor 
General do prepare, and bring it in. 
Post Office Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
— Ranks 4 Return of the Balance Sheets of the Post Office 
Mets.) Savings Banks for the year 1869; showing the 
Balance due to Depositors, the Amount of Ex- 
penses remaining unpaid, the Value of Securities 
at the Cost Price less depreciation of those which 
are terminable by lapse of time, Amount of Cash 
in hand and Dividends accrued but not received at 
the end of the year, and the Surplus or Deficiency 
of Funds to meet Liabilities (in continuation of 
Parliamentary Paper, No. 153, of Session 1868-9.) 
Post Office Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
ra tanks a Copy of Treasury Warrant dated the 19th day 
Aastities) of May 1870, cancelling certain Capital Stocks 
No.271, held on account of Post Office Savings Banks, 
and creating equivalent Terminable Annuities, by 
Act 29 Vie. cap. 5. 
Mr. William stenry Gladstone accordingly pre- 
sented the said Paper. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 
Kensington Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
ae a Copy of Plans and Papers relating to the Ken- 
No, 272 sington Road Improvement under the Bill relative 
mo” thereto. 
Mr. Ayrton accordingly yp sasamge the said Paper. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 
Protection of _ Mr. Glyn presented a Bill for the Protection of 
lnventions Bill. Inventions exhibited at International Exhibitions 
Bill 157, in the United Kingdom: And the same was read 


the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time this day ; and to be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after One of the 
clock on Friday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 


Oth—10th June. 


, _ they were called in; and at the Bar presented,— 
The Order of the day being read, for the Com-| 4 petition of the Mayor, Aldermen, od Commons 





VoL. 125. 





245 
Friday, 10th June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


T HE House being informed, That the Sheriffs City of London 


of the City of London attended at the door, (Parishes, &amp;c.) 


1 


of the City of London, in Common Council as- 


sembled :—And then they withdrew. 


And the said Petition, praying that the Stand- 


_ing Orders may not be dispensed with, in respect 
of the City of London Parishes, &amp;c. Bill, and that 


the Bill may not be allowed to proceed, was read; 
and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Cleckheaton 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Cleck- loc! Board 
heaton Local Board Bill; and the same were twice _ 
read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Cardiff Gas 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second | the Cardiff Gas Bill, as amended in the Committee, Bill [Lords.] 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Leverington 
the Leverington Rectory Bill, as amended in the Rectory Bill. 
Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Glasgow Street 
Reading of the Glasgow Street Tramways Bill; Tramways Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Glasgow Tram- 
Reading of the Glasgow Tramways Bill ; ways Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Leeds Street 
Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways Bill ; Tramways Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Leeds Tram- 
Reading of the Leeds Tramways Bill ; ways Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Liverpool 
Reading of the Liverpool Street Tramways Bill; Street Tram- 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time **¥* BH 

npon ‘Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- -_ oo 
trict Tramways (No. 1) Bill; Seen 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (No. 1) Bill. 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- = nese 
trict Tramways (No. 2) Bill; Tramways 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (No. 2) Bill. 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 
Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways Bill ; Street Tram- 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ~*””* am. 

upon Friday next. 


The South Eastern Railway Bill was, according South Eastern 
to Order, read asecond time; and committed. peed Bill 
I13 Ordered, © _— 







































Birmingham 
Tramways Bill 
and Birming- 
ham Street 
Tramways Bill. 


London Street 
Tramways Bill 
and North 
Loudon Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Metropolitan 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill 
(1869.) 


Public 
Petitions. 


Vide Votes 
and Twenty- 
third Report. 


British 
Museum 
(Special Trust 
Funds.) 


No. 274. 


Rule of the 
Road at Sea, 


No. 275. 


Thames 
Embankment, 


No, 276. 


China 
(No. 10, 1870.) 


Cape of Good 
Hope. 


No. 181. 


New Zealand 
Loan. 


Standards 
Commission. 


Fisheries 
(Ireiand,) 


Constabulary 
and Stipenciary 
Magistrates ~ 
(ireland. ) 


Lunacy 
(Scotland, ) 


Exst India 
( Railways.) 


246 10th—1 ith June. 1870. 


Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Com-| Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
mittee on the Birmingham Tramways Bill and the | Table. 
Birmingham Street Tramways Bill, that they have | ; 
Power, if they think fit, to consolidate the said) Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Sarah Jacob, 
Bills into one Bill. dated the &amp;th day of April last, for a Return rela- 
tive to the case of Sarah Jacob. 

Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Com-  — Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
mittee on the London Street Tramways Bill and | Table. 
the North London Tramways Bill, that they have | 
Power, if they think fit, to consolidate the said| _ Mr. Childers presented,—Return to an Order, Navy (Roy 
Bills into one Bill. dated the 21st day of March last, for a Return Marines.) 

| relative to the Navy (Royal Marines). 

Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence; Return to an Order dated the 31st day of May Portsmouth 
taken before the Committee on the Metropolitan last, for a Return relative to Portsmouth Dockyard. Dockyard. 
Street Tramways Bill, in Session 1869, be referred | Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the No. 273, 
to the Committee on the Londun Street Tram- | Table; and that the last be printed. 
ways and other Bills. 


ae | Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented by Her Majesty’s Meteorology. 
Several Public Petitions were presented, and Command,—Copy of Report of the Meteorological 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 'Committee of the Royal Society, for the year 
Several Public Petitions were also presented, ending 31st December 1869. 
and read; and referred to a Select Committee. | Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented,—Return to shipwright 
i 'an Order, dated the 28th day of April last, for a Surveyors. 
Ordered, That the Return relative to the British Return relative to Shipwright Surveyors. 
Museum (Special Trust Funds), which was pre-| Return to an Order, dated the 12th day of May “ Sea Queen 
sented upon the 9th day of this instant June, be ast, for a Return relative to the Ship “‘ Sea Queen.” 
printed. Ordered, That. the said Papers do lie upon the 
| Table. 
Ordered, That the Return relative to the Rule | 
of the Road at Sea, which was presented upon the! Ordered, That there be laid before this House, The Queen y, 
9th day of this instant June, be printed. a Copy of all Affidavits (not «already laid upon the Fenelly, &amp;. 
| Table) filed in the Court of Queen’s Bench in the 
Ordered, That the Return relative to the Thames! matters of the Queen v. Fenelly and the Queen v. 
Embankment, which was presented upon the 9th! Hardiment. , 
day of this instant June, be printed. | 
| The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com-| mittee of Supply ; 
mand,—Copy of Letter io Chambers of Commerce,| And a Motion being made, and the Question 


respecting the China Revision Convention. | being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 


Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the | the Chair ; 
Table. | An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 


Mr, Monsell presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- | Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
mand,— Copy of further Correspondence regard- | the end of the Question, in order to add the 
ing the Establishment of Responsible Government | words in the opinion of this House, the provisions Canada Rail 
at the Cape of Good Hope, and the withdrawal of |“ of the Act of the Canadian Legislature, 31 Vict. way Loan Ac 
Troops from that Colony (in continuation of Papers | é &gt; 13, do not satisfactorily fulfil the requirements 
presented to the House of Commons, 28th April | of ‘The Canada Railway Loan Act, 1867, 


1870). | instead thereof. 


Mr. Monsell also presented,—Return to an Ad-| And the Question being proposed, That the words 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 20th day of May | proposed to be left out stand part of the Question: 
last, for a Return relative to the New Zealand Loan, | — Lhe said proposed Amendment was, with leave 


Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the | of the House, withdrawn. 
Table; and that the first be printed. | Another Amendment was proposed to be made 


(to the Question, by leaving out from the word 
Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- |“ That” to the end of the Question, in order to 


jesty’s Command,—Copy of Fourth Report of the add the words “in the opinion of this House, the County aé- 


Commissioners appointed to inquire into the Con- | “ Principle of representation ought to be applied to ministration 
dition of the Exchequer (now Board of Trade) | “ the Government and financial administration of 


Standards, on the Inspection of Weight q| “ Counties,” instead thereof. 
Measures, &amp;e. "P —e | And the Question being put, That the words 
Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return | proposed to be left out stand part of the Question ; 
to an Order, dated the 11th day of April last, for | The House divided. 
Returns relative to Fisheries (/reland). The Yeas to the Right; 
Return to an Order, dated the 5th day of May | The Noes to the Left. 
last, for Returns relative to Constabulary and Sti-; Tellers for the Yeas,J 1 Glyn. 61. 
pendiary Magistrates (/reland). | +-shdhe~ remand ll 
Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant to | Tellers for the Noes, | - Se ar : 39. 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of : a Tews 5 
Rules and Regulations approved of by one of Her | So it was resolved in the Affirmative. Th 
Majesty’s Principal Secreiaries of State, and issued | And the Question being again proposed, That 
by the General Board of Lunacy for the keeping | Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair ; 


of Registers in Public, District, Private, and Pa- | And the House having continued to sit till after 
ne Asylums and Lunatic Wards of Poor-' Twelve of the clock on rat morning ; 
ouses. 


Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the Saturday, 11th June, 1870: 


Table. The said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad-| withdrawn. 

dress to Her Majesty, dated the 10th day of May| Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 

last, for a Returu relative to East India( Railways). | next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 





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supply. Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of 

Supply, several Resolutions ; which were read, as 

follow : 

1. That a Sum, not exceeding £.43,400, be 

ranted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 

Divine Service, which will come in course of 

payment from the Ist day of April 1870 to the 

31st day of March 1871, inclusive. 

i &amp; That a Sum, not exceeding £.45,600, be 

— granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 
the Administration of Martial Law, which will 
come in course of payment from the Ist day of 
April 1870 to the 3lst day of March 1871, in- 
clusive. 

Medical 3. That a Sum, not exceeding £.247,500, be 

Faablishment granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 

md Services. 4} Medical Establishment and Services, which 
will come in course of payment from the Ist day 
of April 1870 to the 3lst day of March 1871, 
inclusive. 

viitia and 4. That a Sum, not exceeding £.720,000, be 

Reserve ranted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge for 

Forces. Militia and the Inspection of Reserve Forces, which 


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will come in course of payment from the Ist da 
of April 1870 to the 31st day of March 1871, | 
inclusive. | 

5. That a Sum, not exceeding £.81,900, be | 


Omnby granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge for | 
Yeomanry Cavalry, which will come in course of 
payment from the Ist day of April 1870 to the 
31st day of March 1871, inclusive. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 


were agreed to. 


Inclosure The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

Amendment Reading of the Inclosure Amendment Bill ; 

= And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a se- 
cond time :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 


the Bill, and directed him to report the same, 
without Amendment. 

Urdered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


_ The Protection of Inventions Bill was, accord- Protection of 
ing to Order, read a second time; and committed ventions Bill. 
to a Committee of the whole House, for Monday 

next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Feudal and 
mittee on the Feudal and Burgage Tenures Abo- Burgage 
lition (Scotland) Bill; pre 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday (Seotland) Bill. 


next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


_ The Telegraph Acts Extension Bill was, accord- Telegraph Acts 
ing to Order, read a second time; and committed Extension Bill. 
to a Select Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means; Means. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuMiNg Education of 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, the Blind, &amp;. 
upon the 4th day of May last, was proposed to be B!!- 
made to the Question, That the Education of the 
Blind, &amp;c. Bill be now read a second time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Joint stock 
Reading of the Joint Stock Companies’ Arrange- Companies’ 
ment Bill; — 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Public Prose- 


Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till | mittee on the Public Prosecutors Bill; —— 


Monday next. 


Merchant The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

Shipping Code Reading of the Merchant Shipping Code Bill; 

Bil. Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Merchant The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Shipping, &amp;e. Reading of the Merchant Shipping, &amp;c. Acts Re- 
és Repeal peal Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Bord of Trade _ Lhe Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Bil. Reading of the Board of Trade Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Army Enlist  . Lhe Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mat Bill, mittee on the Army Enlistment Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Jevish United _ Lhe House, according to Order, resolved itself 
memes into a Committee on the Jewish United Syna- 
Rrgues Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 
r. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, 
without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


pyle _ The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
Bil, ito a Committee on the Saint Olave, &amp;c. Cha- 
rities Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 

OL. 125, 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Life at Sea 

Reading of the Life at Sea Bill; Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon W ednesday the 22nd day of this instant June. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Vaccination 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed Act (1867) 
upon the 31st day of May last, That the Vacci- Amendment 
nation Act (1867) Amendment Bill be now read ~ 
a second time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Monday next. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Biil Larceny (Ad- 
to amend the Law relating to Advertisements vertisements.) 
respecting Stolen Goods: And that Mr. Attorney 
General and Mr. Solicitor General do prepare, and 
bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Dividends and 
for extending to Ireland, and amending the Divi- Stock. 
dends and Stock Act, 1869: And that Mr. Stans- 
feld and Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


A Motion being made, That this House will, Telegraph Acts 
upon Monday next, resolve itself into a Committee [Rapenses of 
to consider of extending the Provisions of the Suskenn &amp;e.] 
Telegraph Acts, 1868 and 1869, for raising Funds 
for the Purchase of the Undertakings of Telegraph 
Companies in the United Kingdom, for the Pay- 
ment out of Monies to be provided by Parliament 
of Compensations, and of the Expenses of working, 
maintaining, and extending the Telegraphs so pur- 
chased, and for the Appropriation ae Surplus 
of Receipts over Payments arising therefrom to 











the Channel Islands ; 
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The Marquis of Hartington, by Her Majesty’s 
Command, acquainted the House, That Her Ma- 
jesty, having been informed of the subject-matter 
of this Motion, recommends it to the consideration 
of the House. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented a Bill for extending to 
Ireland, and amending the Dividends and Stock 
Act, 1869 :° And the same was read the first time; 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Mon- 
day next; and to be printed. 


Dividends and 
Stock Bill. 


Bill 158. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to amend the Law 
relating to Advertisements respecting Stolen 
Goods: And the same was read the first time; and 
ordered to be read a second time upon Monday 
next; and to be printed. 


Larceny (Ad- 
vertisements) 
Bill. 


Bill 159. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till One of the clock on Saturday morning, 
adjourned till Monday next. 


Monday, 13th June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
HE Dare Valley Railway Bill was read the 
third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


Dare Valley 
Railway Bill 
| Lords. ] 


Girvan and 
Portpatrick 
Junction 
Railway Bill 
[Lords.] 


The Girvan and Portpatrick Junction Railway 
Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 
do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with Amendments; to which 
this House doth desire the concurrence of their 


Lordships. 


Liantrissant 
and Taff Vale 
Junction 
Railway Bill 
Lords.) 


The Llantrissant and Taff Vale Junction Rail- 
way Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendment, 
do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with an Amendment; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


Pembroke and The Pembroke and Tenby Railway (No. 2) Bill 
omy! a was, according to Order, read the third time. 
(No. 2) Bil. Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Birmingham 
and Stafford. 
shire Tram- 

ways Bill. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Birmingham and Staffordshire Tramways Bill, 
as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Glyn Valley The House proceeded to take into consideration 
Tramway Bill the Glyn Valley Tramway Bill, as amended in the 
(changed from Omittee ° 


* Ellesmere 
and Glyn Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Valley Rail- 
way.”) 


Metropolitan Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidenee 

Tramways Billtaken before the Committee on the Metropolitan 

_— Tramways Bill, in Session 1869, be referred to the 
Committee on the London Street Tramways and 
other Bills. 


10¢h—11th—132h June. 





1870. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions, 
Several Public Petitions were also presented, Vide Votes, 
and read; and referred to Select Committees. and Twenty. 
fourth Report, 
Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Harborne 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, Railway giq 
That in the case of the Harborne Railway Bill, r*. 
originating in the Lords, and referred on the First 
Reading thereof, the Standing Orders not pre- 
viously inquired into, and which are applicable 
thereto, have been complied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Anglo- Anglo-Meii. 
Mediterranean Telegraph Company, which was ‘¢?anean 


presented upon the 9th day of this instant June, Conte 


be printed. No. 277, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to East India past tnaig 
(Railways), which was presented upon the 10th day (Railways) 
of this instant June, be printed. No. 278, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Navy Navy (Royal 
(Royal Marines), which was presented upon the Marines.) 
10th day of this instant June, be printed. No. 279, 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- stave Trade, 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 
Slave Trade and other Matters, from ; nae Ist 
to December 31st, 1869. West Coast of Africa. 
Class A. 

Copy of Correspondence respecting the Slave 
Trade and other Matters, from January Ist to 
December 31st, 1869. East Coast of Africa. 
Class B. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s Statistical 
Command,—Statistical Abstract for the United pea 
Kingdom in each of the last Fifteen years, from — 
1855 to 1869. Seventeenth Number. 

Re-print of Statistical Abstract for the United statistical 
Kingdom in each of the Fifteen years, from 1840 Abstract (1840 
to 1854, with additions to correspond as nearly as ‘° *) 
is possible with the Information contained in the 
Seventeenth Number of the Abstract, for the 
Fifteen years from 1855 to 1869. 

Copy of British Customs Tariff, 1870, and Sta- British 
tistics of the Customs Revenue and Foreign Com- Customs, &amp;. 
merce of the United Kingdom, from 1840 to 
1869. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented, pursuant to Railways. 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of 
Report, by the Board of Trade, on the Applica- 
tions made in the year 1869, under the “ Railway 
Companies’ Powers Act, 1864,” and of the Pro- 
ceedings of the Board of Trade with respect 
thereto. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented,—Return to Ordnance. 
an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 26th day 
of May last, for a Return relative to the Ordnance. 
Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, pursuant to the Endowed 


of a Institutions 


directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy (Scotland.) 


Provisional Order issued by the Secretary of State, 
under the Endowed Institutions (Scotland) Act 
(1869), for James Gillespie's Hospital and Free 
School. 

Copy of a Provisional Order issued by the 
Secretary of State, under the Endowed Institu- 
tions (Scotland) Act (1869), for George Watson’s 
Hospital. 

Copy of a Provisional Order issued by the 


Secretary of State, under the Endowed Institu- 
tions 





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Richmond 


Army (Control 
Department.) 


Slave Trade 
essels 
Captured, &amp;c.) 


Poor Rates 
and Pauper- 
im. 


No, 280. 


Recesiastical 
Transfer Bill 
iLords,] 
University 
Tests Bill, 


$3 VicToRIA. 


tions (Scotland) Act (1869) for Daniel Stewart's 
Hospital. 

Copy of a Provisional Order issued by the 
Secretary of State, under the Endowed Institu- 
tions (Scotland) Act (1869), for the Merchant 
Maiden Hospital. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


The following Paper, pursuant to the directions 
of an Act of Parliament, was laid upon the Table 
by the Clerk of the House,—Richmond Bridge 
Cash Account, for the year 1869. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 


13th June. 





to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this | 
House, a Return, in detail, of the Savings effected | 
by the Control Department since its Establishment 
in the War Office ; detailing, also, the Cost of the 
Control Department since its Organization. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of Vessels captured for being engaged 





in and equipped for the Slave Trade; showing the 
Date of the Capture, and where; whether con-! 
demned or restored ; the Number of Slaves cap- 
tured, and the Number emancipated; the Names 
of the Capturing Ship and its Commanding Officer; 
the Number of the — of the Capturing Ship; 
and the Amount of Bounty awarded, distinguishing 
Slave and Tonnage Bounties in each case, from 
the Ist day of January 1864 to the 3lst day of 
December 1869. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns of Comparative Statement of the Number 
of Paupers of all Classes (except Lunatic Paupers 
in Asylums, and Vagrants) in Receipt of Relief on 
the last day of each Week in the Months of April, 
May, June, July, August, September, October, 
November, and December 1869 and 1870 respec- 
tively : Of Statement of the Number of 
Paupers, distinguishing the Number of Adult 
‘Able-bodied Paupers, relieved on the Ist day of 
July 1870: —— Of Statement of the Amount 
expended for In-maintenance and Out-Relief only, 
for the half year ended at Michaelmas 1870: 
And, of Statement of the Amount of Poor Rates 
levied and expended during the year ended at Lady 
Day 1870. 

Mr. Peel accordingly presented the said Re- 
turns. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 











The Ecclesiastical Patronage Transfer Bill was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time upon Monday next ; and to be printed. 


_ The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the University Tests Bill. 


(In the Committee. ) 

Preamble postponed. 

Cause, N° 1, agreed to. 

CiauseE, N° 2 (Interpretation of terms). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 28, after the 
word “ lectureship” to insert the words “ headship 
* of a College.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :— Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause agreed to. 

Ciause, N° 3 (Persons taking lay academical 
degrees or holding lay academical or collegiate 





249 


offices not to be required to subscribe any formu- 
lary of faith, &amp;c.) 

Amendment proposed, in p.2, Is. 7 and 8, to 
leave out the words “other than a degree in 
* divinity.” 

Question put, That the words proposed to be 
left out proet part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for thef Mr. Glyn, 
Yeas, {aan Adam: } 263. 
Tellers for thef Mr. Stevenson, L101 
Noes, Mr. John D. Lewis : ta 


Another Amendment proposed, in p. 2, Is. 12 and 
13, to leave out the words “ subsisting at the time 
* of the passing of this Act.” 

Question, That the words proposed to be left out 
stand part of the Clause——put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 23, to 
leave out from the words “ or to be” to the word 
* denomination,” in 1, 24, both inclusive. 

Question put, That the words proposed to be 
left out stand part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the f Mr. Winterbotham, } 113 

Yeas, LMr. William Fowler ; : 

Tellers for the fMr. John Talbot, 181 

Noes, (Mr. Collins: : 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 28, to 
leave out from the word “ Nothing” to the word 
** office,” in 1. 36, both inclusive. 

Question put, That the words “ Nothing in this 
section shall render” stand part of the Clause ; 
The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the f Mr. Glyn, 1 
Yeas, \ Mr. Adam ; j 157. 

Tellers for the {Sir Daniel Wedderburn, ) 
Noes, \ Mr. Richard Shaw: J 79. 


Clause, as amended, agreed to. 
CiauseE, N° 4, agreed to. 
CLAUuSsE, N° 5, amended, and agreed to. 
Schedule :—Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 37, 
after the word “ therein” to insert the words 
“17 &amp; 18 Vict.) An Act to make further provision | Section for- 
ce. 81. for the Good Government and | _ty-four.” 
Extension of the University of 
Oxford, of the Colleges therein, 


and of the College of Saint 
Mary, Winchester. 


Question put, That those words be there in- 


serted ; 
The Committee divided. 
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Tellers for thej Mr. Osborne Morgan, 
Yeas, (Mr. Candlish : 

Tellers for thef Mr. Glyn, 
Noes, (Mr. Adam: 

Schedule agreed to. 

Preamble agreed to. 


Bill, as amended, to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next, 


into a Committee on the Stamp Duty on Leases ° 
Bill. 
(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 


CiausE, N° 1 (As to leases made before the 
lst February 1870). 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of the 
Clause to add the words “and any person who, on 
‘* or since the said first day of February and pre- 
*‘ viously to the passing of this Act, shall have paid, 
** in respect of such further consideration, the said 





OL. 125. 


KK * Duty 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Stamp Duty 


250 13th—14th June. 


* Duty of thirty-five shillings, shall be entitled to | 
“« claim from, and shall be repaid by, the said Com- | 
“ missioners of Inland Revenue the amount of such | 
“ Duty so paid as aforesaid.” 
Question i so That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 
Clause, as amended, agreed to. 
Cuavse, N° 2, disagreed to. | (Edinburgh and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amend- and Mestee 
ceaihie rene ae Daniedh te. ‘ment Bill; and, after some time spent therein, &amp;e.)Act (1860) 
Title amended, and agreed to. | Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dodson Amendment 
Bill, as amended, to be reported. |reported, That the Committee had 


1870. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Annuity 


into a Committee on the Annuity Tax Abolition Abolition 
(Edinburgh 


Merchant 
Shipping Code 
Bill. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and amended the Title, as followeth : 


A Bill to declare the Stamp Duty chargeable | 
|regard to the Stipends of the Ministers in that 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- | 


on certain Leases. 


ow through 2 

the Bill; and amended the Title, as followeth: _ Bill 162, 
A Bill to amend the Act Twenty-third and 

Twenty-fourth Victoria, chapter fifty, intituled, 

« An Act to abolish the Annuity Tax in Edin- 

burgh and Montrose, and to make provision in 


City and Burgh, and also to make provision for 


mittee, be taken into consideration upon Thursday | the Patronage of the Church of North Leith ;” 


next; and be printed. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Merchant Shipping Code Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a 
second time ; 


And the House having continued to sit. till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 14th June, 1870: 


And the Question being put :—It was resolved 
in the Affirmative:—The Bill was accordingly 
read a second time, and committed. 

Anda Motion being made, and the Question 


. being proposed, That the Bill be committed to a 


Merchant 
Shipping, &amp;c. 
Acts Repeal 
Bill. 


Board of 
Trade Bill. 


Army Enlist- 
ment Bill. 


Telegraph 
Acts Exten- 
sion [Expenses 
of Purchases, 
&amp;e.) 


Committee of the whole House, for Monday next ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the words “ com- 
* mitted to a” to the end of the Question, in order 
to add the words * Select Committee, so far as re- 
* gards Parts 3 and 6, with Power to take Evi- 
** dence with respect to the best mode of preventing 
* overlading of ships and collisions at sea,” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question : 
—The said proposed Amendment was, with leave 
of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That the Bill be committed to a Com- 
mittee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


The Merchant Shipping, &amp;e. Acts Repeal Bill | 
was, according to Order, read a second time ; and | 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, for | 


Monday next. 


The Board of Trade Bill was, according to Or- 


der, read a second time ; and committed to a Com- | 


mittee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Army Enlistment Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on Telegraph Acts Extension 
[ Expenses of Purchases, &amp;c. | 

(In the Committee.) 

Resolved, That it is expedient to extend to the 
Channel Islands the provisions of the Telegraph 
Acts 1868 and 1869, for raising Funds for the pur- 
chase of the Undertakings of Telegraph Com- 
panies in the United Kingdom; for the payment out 
of monies to be provided by Parliament of Compen- 
sations, and of the Expenses of working, maintain- 
ing, and extending the Telegraphs so purchased ; 
and for the appropriation of any Surplus of receipts 
over payments arising therefrom. 

Resolution to be reported. 














and to make provision for the abolition of the 
Annuity Tax within the Parish of Canongate, and 
for the payment of the Minister of said Parish, 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 
Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Turnpike Act 
mittee on the Turnpike Acts Continuance, &amp;c.Bill ; a 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday ~~ 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Extradition 

Reading of the Extradition Bill ; Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Game Laws 
Reading of the Game Laws Amendment, &amp;c. Bill ; Amendment, 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ** ®™ 

upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Inland 
Reading of the Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill; Revenne te 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ~~” 
upon Thursday next. 


Parliamentary 


Th i 
e Order of the day being read, for the Second rea 


Reading of the Parliamentary Elections Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Sligo and 


Reading of the Sligo and Cashel Disfranchisement pemerrte 


Bill; Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the Sale of Poisons (Ireland) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second + ata 
Reading of the Savings Banks Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time, 
upon Thursday the 23rd day of this instant June. 


Sale of Poisons 
(Ireland) Bill. 


Criminal 
Courts Pro- 
cedure (Scot- 
land) Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Criminal Courts Procedure ( Scot- 
land) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Gua Licences 

mittee on the Gun Licences Bill; = 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 

the 23rd day of this instant June, resolve itself 

into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Entail (Scotland) Bill; ‘ 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. Th 
e 


Entail (Scot 
land) Bill. 














33 Vicroria. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed, 
upon the 10th day of this instant June, That the 
Inclosure Amendment Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
til] Thursday next. 


beament 
Bill 


Jerish United The Jewish United Synagogues Bill was, ac- 
Smagogues cording to Order, read the third time. 
Bill. Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


git lave, Lhe Saint Olave, &amp;c. Charities Bill was, accord- 
te, Charities ing to Order, read the third time. 
aa Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 


Protection of - . 
Inventions into a Committee on the Protection of Inventions 
Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson re- 
rted, That the Committee had gone through the 
Bill, and directed him to report the same, without 
Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Thursday next. 
Ways and The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Means, mittee of Ways and Means; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 
Dividends and The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Suck Bill. Reading of the Dividends and Stock Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 
Larceny The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
vats) Bil Reading of the Larceny (Advertisements) Bill ; 
; Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 
Magistrates in The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
Pices (Seot- into a Committee on the Magistrates in Populous 
ind) Bil, Places ( Scotland) Bill; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill, and directed him to report the 
same, without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
. upon Thursday next. 
Game Laws The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
ia on Reading of the Game Laws Amendment (No. 2) 
- Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 
Wages Attach. The House, according to Order, resolved itself 


pent Abolition into a Committee on the Wages Attachment Abo- 
lition Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, with- 
out Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


Ballot Bill, 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 16th day of March last, That the Ballot 
Bill be now read a second time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Tuesday the 21st day of this instant June. 
Vou. 125. 


13th—14th June. 





951 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second (Seotlana) 
Reading of the Game Laws ( Scotland) Bill ; Bill. ) 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Corporati - 
the adjourned Debate on the Question propose sag elie 
upon the 18th day of May last, That the Corpo- 
ration of London Bill be now read a second time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second County of 
Reading of the County of London Bill ; Lenten SE. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Vaccination 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed _ een A 
upon the 3lst day of May last, That the Vaccina- Bill, 
tion Act (1867) Amendment Bill be now read a 
second time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday the 6th day of July next. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Salmon Acts 
to amend the Acts relating to the Export of un- er 
seasonable Salmon: And that Mr. Malcolm, Mr. 

Hambro, and Mr. Cameron do prepare, and bring 
1t in. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Turnpike 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased TS‘ 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Turnpike Trusts which 
will remain on the Ist day of July next, arranged 
in two Divisions, viz., those which are free, and 
those which are not free from Bonded Debt, dis- 
tinguishing those (a) where the Local Act has not 
expired, from those (5) where the Local Act has 
expired ; stating, in each case, the Year when the 
Local Act will expire, or did expire, the Amount 
of Tolls received in 1868, and the Amount of 
Bonded Debt on the 31st day of December 1868 ; 
and, in regard to Division 2 (d), stating in addition 
the Amount of Bonded Debt at the Date of the 
Expiration of the Local Act, and the Amount of 
Debt paid off during the last Ten Years (from 1859 
to 1868 inclusive) at Par, or by Composition, and 
the Amount of Composition so paid. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this aan as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being Rating 
proposed, That a Select Committee be appointed (Ireland. ) 
to inquire into the Operation of the present Area 
of Rating within Poor Law Unions in Jreland, 
with a view to ascertain whether such Area of 
Rating might with advantage be extended :—And 
a Debate arising thereupon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till this 
day. 


Mr. Malcolm presented a Bill to amend the Acts salmon Acts 
relating to the Export of unseasonable Salmon ; Amendment 
And the same was read the first time; and ordered 5". 
to be read a second time upon Thursday next; Bill 163. 
and to be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Sugar Draw- 
a Copy of Treasury Minute of the ilth day e—- 
June 1870 regulating Drawbacks on Sugar. No, 281. 
Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till One of the clock on Tuesday morning, 
adjourned till this day. 


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252 
Tuesday, 14th June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 

OLONEL Wilson Patten reported from the 
Select Committee on Standing Orders, se- 
veral Resolutions ; which were read, as follow: 

1, That, in the case of the Liverpool Tramways 
Bill, Petition of William Fletcher and others, for 
dispensing with Standing Order 127 in the case of 
their Petition against the Bill, the said Standing 
Order ought to be dispensed with. 

CityofLondon 2. That, in the case of the City of London (Pa- 
(Parishes, &amp;c.) rishes, &amp;c.) Bill, the Standing ties ought not 
ae to be dispensed with. 
South Eastern 3, That, in the case of the South Eastern Rail- 
tions | way Bill, Petition of the Hythe and Sandgate 
Railway Company, for dispensing with Standing 
Order 127 in the case of their Petition against 
the Bill, the said Standing Order ought to be dis- 
pensed with. 
The First and Third Resolutions, being read a 
second time, were agreed to. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Standing 
Orders, 


Liverpool 
‘Tramways 
Bill. 


North London 
Tramways 
Bill. 


Mr. Bathurst reported from the Committee on 
Group 9 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the 
North London Tramways Bill, no Parties appeared 
in support of the said Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Portsmouth Street 
Tramways Bill, with Amendments. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Portsmouth 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill, 


Cardiff Gas 


The Cardiff Gas Bill was, according to Order, 
Bill [Lords.} . 


read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 
do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments ; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


The Leverington Rectory Bill was read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Leverington 
Rectory Bill. 


Dublin and 
Antrim Junc- 
tion Railway 
Bill [Lords.] 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Dublin and Antrim Junction Railway Bill, as 
amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Liverpool Street Tramways Bill was, ac- 
cording to Order, read a second time; and com- 
mitted, 


Liverpool 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Ordered, That the Minutes of the Evidence 
taken before the Committee on the Brighton and 
Hove General Gas Bill, in Session 1866, be re- 
ferred to the Committee on the Brighton and Hove 
General Gas Bill. 


Brighton and 
Hove General 
Gas Bill 
(1866.) 


Public 
Petitions. 


Vide Votes 
and Twenty- 
fourth Report. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

Several Public Petitions were also presented, 
and read; and referred to Select Committees. 


Fisheries Ordered, That the Return relative to Fisheries 
(Ireland.) = ( Ireland), which was presented upon the 10th day 
No, 282. of this instant June, be printed. 


Constabulary Ordered, That the Return relative to Constabu- 
= Stipendiary Jary and Stipendiary Magistrates (Ireland), which 
“gists was presented upon the 10th day of this instant 


Ireland. i! 
: No. a. June, be printed. 


14th June. 





1870. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Railways Raitways 
which was presented upon the 13th day of this No, 2¢4, 
instant June, be printed. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an Trinity 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 12th day of lege Buti, 
May last, for Returns relative to Trinity College * 
(Dublin), &amp;c. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant Court of 
to the directions of several Acts of Parliament,— Session 
Copy of Act of Sederunt anent Special Cases, (Slant) 
passed by the Court of Session (Scotland) on the 
9th June 1870. 

Copies of Presentments 
Juries of the several Counties, &amp;c. in Ireland, in 
the year 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


assed by the Grand Grand Jury 
Tesentmentg 
(Ireland. ) 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- public Works 
tions of an Act of Parliament,—An Account by (Ireland, 
the Commissioners of Public Works in Jreland, to 
31st March 1870, of the Amounts placed at their 
disposal for Loans by the Acts therein enumerated, 
showing the Amounts advanced, the Amounts un- 
issued, and the Repayments into the Exchequer 
on account thereof, the Balance of Principal and 
Interest outstanding, distinguishing each Class of 
Loans, and showing the Amounts advanced and 
repaid during the year ended 31st March 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Account do lie upon the 
Table. 


The following Paper was laid upon the Table by The Queen y, 
the Clerk of the House,—Return to an Order, dated Fenel'y: &amp;. 
the 10th day of this instant June, for a Return re- 
lative to the case of The Queen v. Fenelly, &amp;c. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Thrapston 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private trends] = 
Bills, That in the case of the Thrapston Markets 
Bill, originating in the Lords, and referred on the 
First Reading thereof, the Standing Orders not 
previously inquired into, and which are applicable 
thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Sir Francis Goldsmid reported from the General Railway and 
Committee on Railway and Canal Bills: That they yoo Report) 
had formed certain Lords’ Bills into a Group, and No. 87 
had directed him to report the same to the House. “%°" 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed, 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Navy (Coal 

a Return in a compendious form, of the Results of Experiments) 
a Series of Experimental Trials made during the 

last ‘Twelve Months on board Her Majesty’s 

Steamers “ Urgent” and “ Lucifer,” at Ports- 

mouth, with Welsh and North Country Coal, with 

the view of ascertaining the best Proportions in 

Mixed Coal, and the best Form of Furnace to be 

used for the Consumption of Smoke. 


That a Mes- Message from 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, the Lords, 


sage had been brought from the Lords by one o 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Mortgage De- Mortgage De 
benture Act (1865) Amendment Bill, with Amend- (1865) Amend 
ments ; to which the Lords desire the concurrence ment Bill. 


of this House. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 0 —_ 
a That an humble Address be presented to * 

er Majesty, praying that She will be graciously 
pleased to invite the President of the United States 
to concur with Her Majesty in appointing Com- 
missioners to revise the Authorised Version of the 
Bible:—And the said Motion was, with leave of 
the House, withdrawn. Z 

A Motion 








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Medical 
Officers 


Coast of 
Africa.) 


Controverted 
Elections. 


Bristol 
Election. 


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33 VicToRIA. 


‘A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That a Select Committee be appointed to 
inquire into the increase, during the last Thirty- 
three years, of Local Taxation in Ireland, and re- 
port in what manner it may be diminished, and how 
far its incidence may be more equitably distributed : 
—And the said Motion was, with leave of the 
House, withdrawn. 





A Motion was made, and the Question being 
proposed, That, in the opinion of this House, it is 
undesirable to deprive Medical Officers, who volun- 
teered for Service on the West Coast of Africa 
before the lst day of April 1867, of those advan- 
tages by the prospect of which they were induced 
to undertake that service ; 


And Notice being taken, that Forty Members 
were not present:—The House was told by Mr. 
Speaker ; and Forty Members not being present, 
and it being then after Four of the clock :—The 
House was adjourned by Mr. Speaker, without a 
Question first put, till To-morrow. 








Wednesday, 15th June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
M*: Speaker informed the House, That he 


had received from Mr. Baron Bramwell, one 
of the Judges selected, pursuant to the Parlia- 
mentary Elections Act, 1868, for the trial of Elec- 
tion Petitions, a Certificate and Report relating 
to the Election 

For the City of Bristol. 
And the same were read, as follow :— 
The Parliamentary Elections Act, 1868. 
To the Right Honourable The Speaker 
of the House of Commons. 

I, Sir George William Wilshere Bramwell, Knight, 
one of the Barons of the Court of Exchequer, and 
one of the Judges for the time being for the trial 
of Election Petitions in England, do hereby, in 
pursuance of the said Act, certify that upon the 
23rd day of May 1870, and the four following days, 
I duly held a Court at the City of Bristol for the 
trial of and did try the Election Petition for the 
said City between James Brett, Frederick Meers, 
Henry Matthews, and George Palmer, Petitioners ; 
and Elisha Smith Robinson, Respondent; and I 
certify that, at the conclusion of the said trial, it 
appeared to me that a question of law required 
further consideration by the Court of Common 
Pleas; and accordingly I postponed the granting 
of my Certificate until the determination of such 
question by the Court, and reserved the same pur- 
suant to the said Act. And pursuant to the said 
Act, and by consent of the parties to the said Pe- 
tition, through their counsel, stated for the opinion 
of the said Court, a Special Case, a Copy wheel 
accompanies this Certificate. 

Afterwards on the 9th of this month that Court 
pronounced arule that Judgment be entered for 
the Petitioners on the said Case, and that the Court 
determined that the cases of bribery and treating 
for the vote on the Test Ballot are bribery within 
the second section of the Act of Parliament re- 
ferred to in the said Special Case. 

A Copy of this Rule accompanies this Cer- 
tificate. 

Accordingly I now hereby certify that the said 
Elisha Smith Robinson, being the Member whose 
Election and Return were complained of in the said 
Petition, was not duly elected or returned, and that 
his Election was void, because he, by his agent, 
was guilty of bribery at the said Election; and 
I do hereby certify in writing such my determina- 
tion to you. 

And whereas charges were made in the said Pe- 
VoL. 125. 


14¢h—15th June. 








253 


tition of corrupt practices having been committed 
at the said Election; in further pursuance of the 
said Act I report as follows :— 

That upon the trial of the said Petition no cor- 
rupt practice was proved to have been committed 
by or with the knowledge or consent of either of 
the candidates at the said Election. 

That George Richard Monday and Edwin Dunn 
were proved upon the said trial to have been guilty 
at the said Election of acts so held by the said Court 
of Common Pleas to be bribery. 

That upon the evidence before me on the said 
trial there was no reason to believe that corrupt 
practices extensively prevailed at the said Elec- 
tion. 

G. Bramwell, 
June 14, 1870. 

In the Common Pleas. 


Re Bristol Election Petition. 

At the last Parliamentary Election for the City 
of Bristol Mr. E. S. Robinson was returned. 

A Petition against his Return was duly pre- 
sented, and tried before me on the 23rd and four 
following days of May. 

I have thought it right to reserve for the opinion 
of the Court of Common Pleas a question which 
arises as follows :— 


On the occurring of the vacancy in the repre- 
sentation, which gave occasion for Mr. Robinson’s 
Election, three candidates, of whom he was one, 
appeared in the Liberal interest. 

he state of the Register was such, that in the 
event of the Liberal party being undivided, their 
candidate was considered certain of success, and 
confident expectations were entertained that he 
would not even be opposed. On the other hand, 
in the event of the three candidates going to the 
poll, the chances were that a Conservative would 
be returned. It was therefore arranged that one 
only of the three candidates should stand, and 
that a Test Ballot should be taken to ascertain 
which of the three it should be, it being agreed 
between the three candidates, their friends and 


supporters, that whichever of them should have 


the greatest number of votes should be the one to 
stand, and that they themselves would support 
him, and that as far as they could, they would 
influence the voters in their interest to support 
him. 

The persons to vote were to be all the voters 
for the City except certain voters who had on a 
former occasion plumped for a Conservative candi- 
date. 

This arrangement was carried into effect. The 
ballot took place. Mr. Robinson had a very large 
majority ; the other two retired ; and he remained 
the sole candidate on the Liberal side. 

A Conservative candidate afterwards appeared. 
He and Mr. Robinson went to the poll, and the 
latter was elected. 

He received, as arranged, the support of many 
voters who would have preferred one or other 
of the two retiring Liberals. 

On the occasion of the Test Ballot, and after the 
receipt of the Writ for the Election, two agents 
of Mr. Robinson gave trifling sums of money to 
voters to vote for Mr. Robinson at the Test Ballot; 
and one agent gave drink to voters for the same 
purpose ; such giving was corrupt. 

Some of the Voters so dealt with, voted at the 
Test Ballot for Mr. Robinson; their number was 
small compared with his majority at the Test Ballot; 
others of them voted for the other Candidates; 
some at the Election voted for the Conservative. 

Both the giving of the money and the giving of 
the drink, if given to induce the Voter to vote at 
the Election, would have been within the 2nd and 
4th sections of the “ Corrupt Parliamentary Prac- 
tices Act,” and have avoided the Election. 

KK 3 But 


Public 
Petitions. 


Vide Votes, 
and Twenty- 
fourth Report. 


Sarah Jacob. 
No. 285. 


Grand Jury 
Presentments 
(Treland.) 


No, 286, 


The Queen ‘v 
Fencily, &amp;e. 


No. 252. 


Colonial 
Judges. 


Railway 
Const:uction 
Facilities Act 
(1864) Amend- 
ment Bill. 


Married 
Women's Ac- 
knowledg- 
ments Bill, 


254 


15th 
But both the giving of the money and of the | 


drink were solely for the purpose of bribing and mittee on the Party Processions (Ireland) Bill ; 


treating the Voters to induce them to vote at the | 
Test Ballot; no bargain was, expressly or implied, | 
made as to their votes on the Election; nor did 
the Voters understand or suppose their votes at | 
the Election were bought or engaged, or in any | 
way bargained for ; so that supposing such a prac- | 
tice legal or fair, they might still have legally and | 
fairly voted against Mr. Robinson, or not at all. 
The question is, nevertheless, are both or either | 
of these cases of bribery and treating for the vote | 
on the Test Ballot within the sections referred to. | 
The parties have agreed to my stating this case | 
as a way of reserving the question, but, if neces- | 
sary, I must further report to the Court as the | 
Court may require. | 
G. Bramwell, 


June lst, 1870. | 


In the Common Pleas. 


Trinity Term, in the 33rd year of the reign of | 
Queen Victoria. | 

Parliamentary Elections Act, 1868. | 

Election Petition for the City of Bris/ol. 

Brett and others, Petitioners; Robinson, Re- | 
spondent. 

Thursday, 9th June. 

Upon reading the Special Case stated for the 
opinion of this Court, and on hearing Counsel for 
the Petitioners and Respondent respectively, it is 
Ordered that Judgment be thereupon entered for 
the Petitioners; and this Court doth determine 
that the cases of bribery and treating for the vote 
on the Test Ballot are bribery within the 2nd 
section of the Act of Parliament referred to in 
the said Special Case. 

On the Motion of Mr. O'Malley for the Peti- 
tioners, 

Mr. Meilish for the Respondent. 
By the Court. 


And the said Certificate and Report were ordered 
to be entered in the Journals of this House. 





Several Public Petitions were presented, and | 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

A Public Petition was also presented, and read ; | 
and referred to a Select Committee. | 

Ordered, That the Return relating to the case | 
of Sarah Jacob, which was presented upon the 
10th day of this instant June, be printed. | 


Ordered, That an Abstract of the Accounts re- | 
lative to Grand Jury Presentments ( Ireland), which | 
was presented upon the 14th day of this instant | 
June, be printed. | 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the case of 
The Queen v. Fenelly, &amp;c., which was presented 
upon the 14th day of this instant June, be printed. 


Mr. Monsell presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 
Removal and Suspension of Colonial Judges. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the | 
Table. 





The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Realing of the Railway Construction Facilities 
Act (1864) Amendment Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Married Women’s Acknowledg- | 
ments Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 





June. 1870. 
The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Party Proves. 


sions (Ireland) 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday — 


next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Come Clerical Digs 
mittee on the Clerical Disabilities Bill; abilities Bill, 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Metropolitan 
Reading of the Metropolitan Buildings and Ma- Buildings ana 
nagement Bill ; Bie 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Bakehouses 

Reading of the Bakehouses Bill ; Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Public Prose. 
mittee on the Public Prosecutors Bill; cutors Bill, 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Representation 
Reading of the Representation of the People Acts ° the People 
Amendment Bill ; ae 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a 
second time ; 

And the Previous Question being put, That 
that Question be now put; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the ; Mr. Hardcastle, 1 

Yeas, Mr. Vernon Harcourt: J 

Tellers for the f Mr. Collins, tigi 

Noes, (Mr. Morrison:  goncaaa 

And the numbers being equal, Mr. Speaker 
stated that the House having given leave to intro- 
duce this Bill, and being now divided in opinion as 
to the expediency of putting the Question for the 
Second Reading, it was impossible for him by his 
single vote to withhold from the House another 
opportunity of expressing its judgment. But by 
giving his voice with the Yeas, he should afford an 
immediate occasion for the House to reconsider its 
Vote, upon the Main Question. He therefore de- 
clared himself with the Yeas :—So it was resolved 
in the Affirmative. 

Then the Main Question being put ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the f Mr. Hardcastle, 7 

Yeas, Mr. Vernon Harcourt: § 

Tellers for the { Mr. Collins, 

Noes, Mr. Morrison: 
So it passed in the Negative. 


181. 


‘175. 
183. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Cattle Stealing 
Reading of the Cattle Stealing Bill; Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
npon Wednesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Charities, &amp;- 
Reading of the Charities, &amp;c. Exemption Bill;  2xem?"" 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Burials Bill. 
mittee on the Burials Bill; 

Resolved, 'That this House will, upon Tuesda 
the 28th day of this instant June, resolve itse 
into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Registration of 
Reading of the Registration of Voters (No. 2) Bill ; Voters (No 2) 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ®” 
upon Tuesday next. 7 
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83 Vicroria. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Coroners Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day the 29th day of this instant June, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Coroners Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 


Biel, te, the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
Bill. upon the 4th day of May last, was proposed to be 
made to the Question, That the Education of the 
Blind, &amp;c. Bill be now read a second time; 
Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday next. 
supply. The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply 5 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 
The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
— mittee of Ways and ~ 7 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 
Lodgers’ The Order of the day being read, for the Second 


Goods Pro- Reading of the Lodgers’ Goods Protection Bill ; 


15th—16th June. 








tection Bill. Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday next. 
Admiralty The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
District Re- into a Committee on the Admiralty District Re- 
gitrars Bill. gistrars Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill; and amended the Title, as followeth : 
Liverpool A Bill for establishing a District Registrar of the 
Admiralty High Courtof Admiralty in England at Liverpool. 
a Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 
— Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Bill 164. Committee of the whole House, for Monday next. 
Joint Stock The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
fompanies ', Reading of the Joint Stock Companies’ Arrange- 
angement ; D 
Bill, ment Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 
Telegraph Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
ActsExtension Telegraph Acts Extension [Expenses of Pur- 
as of chases, &amp;c.], a Resolution; which was read, as 
&amp;e.] followeth ; 
That it is expedient to extend to the Channel 
Islands the provisions of the Telegraph Acts, 1868 
and 1869, for raising Funds for the purchase of 
the Undertakings of Telegraph Companies in the 
United Kingdom ; for the payment out of Monies 
to be provided by Parliament of Compensations, 
and of the Expenses of working, maintaining, and 
extending the Telegraphs so purchased; and for 
the appropriation of any Surplus of receipts over 
payments arising therefrom. 
The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 
Wages Attach. The Wages Attachment Abolition Bill was, 


Bil. A Ylition according to Order, read the the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Rating 
(Ireland), 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 13th day of this instant June, That a 
Select Committee be appointed to inquire into the 
operation of the present Area of Rating within 
Poor Law Unions in Ireland, with a view to ascer- 
tain whether such Area of Rating might with 
advantage be extended ; 

_ Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Monday next. 
VoL, 125. 





255 


Ordered, That Sir Philip Egerton ;—and, Mr. Leave of 
Du Pre have leave of absence for a fortnight, on Absence. 
account of domestic affliction. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, gni 
a Copy of any Report which has been received at “ 
the Admiralty from Vice Admiral Wellesley, c.B., 
respecting the alleged Refusal of Commander 
Poland, of Her Majesty’s Ship “ Plover,” to render 
Assistance to the British Merchant Steamer 
Venezuelan.” 

Mr. Childers accordingly presented the said Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


enezuelan,” 


No. 287. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into Stamp Duties 
a Committee, To-morrow, on the Stamp Duties Bi 
Bill, was read, and discharged. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursda 
the 23rd day of this’ instant June, resolve itse 
into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That a Copy of the Minutes of the Evi- Bristol 
dence taken at the Trial of the Bristol Election Election. 
Petition, and of Report of the Shorthand Writer of 
the House of Commons of the Judgments, be 
laid before this House. 


Mr. Dent reported from the Committee on ziverpoot 
Group 11 of Railway Bills; That in the case of Tramways 
the Liverpool Tramways Bill they had examined Bill. 
the allegations contained in the Preamble of the 
Bill, and amended the same by striking out the 
recital of the expediency of making Tramways 
elsewhere than in the extra-parochial place of 
Toxteth Park, and found the same, as amended, 
to be true; and had gone through the Bill, and 
made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


The following Paper was laid upon the Table pristol 
by the Clerk of the House,—Copy of Minutes of Election. 
the Evidence taken at the Trial of the Bristol 
Election Petition, and of Report of the Shorthand 
Writer of the House of Commons of the Judg- 
ments, ordered upon the 15th day of this instant 
June to be laid before this House. 


And it being Six of the clock, Mr. Speaker ad- 
journed the House till To-morrow, without putting 
the Question. 








Thursday, 16th June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
x i HE Birmingham and Staffordshire Tramways Birmingham 
Bill was read the third time. ae 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the one Bill. 
Title be, An Act to authorise the construction of 
Tramways from Birmingham, in the County of 
Warwick, to Handsworth, West Bromwich, and Tip- 
ton, in the County of Stafford, and for other purposes. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Glyn Valley Tramway Bill was read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Glyn Valley 
Tramway Bill.. 


Mr. Baines reported from the Committee on Private Bills 
Group M of Private Bills; That the parties op- (Gtr M.) 
posing the Saint Helens Gas Bill had stated that 
the evidence of Richard Brierly and Thomas 
Smith was essential to enable them to establish 
their case, and it having been proved that their 
attendance could not be procured without the in- 
tervention of the House, he had been instructed to 
move that the said Richard Brierly and Thomas 





KK4 Smith 














256 10th 


Smith do attend the said Committee on Monday 
next, the 20th day of June, at Twelve of the 
clock. 

Ordered, That Richard Brierly and Thomas 
Smith do attend the said Committee upon Monday 
next, at Twelve of the clock. 


Bouldnor, A Petition of George Twynam Porter and Charles 
par pen Henry Twynam, of No. 4, Victoria-street, in the 
ao Railway City of Westminster, Gentlemen, was presented, 
and Pier Bill and read ; setting forth, That an action is pending 
(1869.) in Her Majesty’s Court of Queen’s Bench, between 

the Petitioners as Plaintiffs, and Edward Kenyon 

Buliman, Christopher Nugent Nixon, and John 


William Williamson, as Defendants, as to the costs, 


| 


1870. 


Mr. ne acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords, 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendment Liantrissant 
made by this House to the Lilantrissant and Taff %4 Taff Vale 


“ ° : . i 
Vale Junction Railway Bill, without any Amend- Railway Ba 
ment. (Lords. 


The Lords have agreed to the Amendments Girvan ana 
made by this House to the Girvan and a Portpatriek 
Junction Railway Bill, without any Amendment. Railway Bin 
| Lords. | 

The Lordshaveagreed to the Norwich Voters Dis- Norwich 
franchisement Bill, with an Amendment; to which V°ters Dis. 


the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. i 


The Lords have agreed to the Bridgwater and Bridgwater 


June. 


charges, and expenses of promoting a Bill in the 
House, intituled, the Bouldnor, Yarmouth, and 
Freshwater Railway and Pier Bill, for which the 
above named Edward Kenyon Bullman, Christopher 
Nugent Nixon, and John William Williamson were | 
Petitioners; and the production of the Petition 
presented to the House in the month of December 
One thousand eight hundred and sixty-eight, and 
signed by the said Edward Kenyon Bullman, Chris- 
topher Nugent Nixon, and John William William- 
son, in the trial of such action, is material to the 
case of the Petitioners; and praying, that leave 
may be given to the proper Officer of the House to 
attend at Her Majesty’s Court of Queen’s Bench 
at Westminster Hall, in the County of Middlesez, 
on Monday the twentieth day of June next, or on 
such other day as may be appointed for the hear- 
ing of the said action; and that he then and there 
— the said Petition to the Court on the 
earing of the said action. 

Ordered, That leave be given to the proper 

Officer to attend accordingly. 


Beverley Disfranchisement Bill, with an Amend- 4nd Beverley 
ment; to which the Lords desire the concurrence a 
of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Colne Fishery Cone Fishery 
Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords de- Bill. 
sire the concurrence of this House. 





Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Fast India 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased (Education,) 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, ne of all Reports showing the Pro- 
gress of Education in Jndia since the year 1866: 

And, of all Correspondence between the Go- 
vernment of Jndia and the Secretary of State 
thereon. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Greece (No.15, 
mand,— Copy of Correspondence respecting the 1870.) 
Capture and Murder, by Brigands, of British and 
Italian Subjects in Greece. 


Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the Table. 


Public 
Petitions 
(Twenty-third 
Report.) 


Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they had 
examined the Petitions presented upon the 24th, 
25th, 26th, 27th, 30th, and 31st days of May last, 
and the 9th and 10th days of this instant June; 
and had directed him to make a Report thereof to 
the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Mr. Bathurst reported the London Street Tram- London Street 
ways Bill, with Amendments. — 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Tuble. “" 


Mr. Bathurst reported from the General Com- Railway and 
mittee on Railway and Canal Bills ; That they had Canal Bills 
made certain alterations in the Groups already oe ) 

Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from | formed ; and had directed him to report the same a 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, | to the House. 

That in the case of the Newport Railway Bill,| Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
originating in the Lords, and referred on the First | and be printed. 

Reading thereof, the Standing Orders not pre- 
viously inquired into, and which are applicable 
thereto, have been complied with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 








Newport Rail- 
way Bill 
[Lords.] 


Ordered, That the Amendment made by the Norwich 
Lords to the Norwich Voters Disfranchisement baie 
Bill be taken into consideration upon Monday 9 


Bill. 
next; and be printed. Bill 165. 


Ordered, That the Amendment made by the ye 
Lords to the Bridgwater and Beverley Disfran- ty‘, bead 
chisement Bill be taken into consideration upon ment Bill. 


Monday next; and be printed. Bill 166. 


Resolved, That whenever the House shall meet eg set 
at Two of the clock, the sitting of the House shall me . 
be held subject to the Resolutions of the House of 
the 30th day of April 1869. 


Public 
Petitions. 


Vide Votes, 
and Twenty- 
fourth Report, 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

Several Public Petitions were also presented, 
and read; and referred to a Select Committee. 


Parishes. Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return showing the Parishes in which 
alterations have been made in respect of the 
number or accommodation of Schools aided by 
Parliamentary Grants, giving the Average Attend- 
ance in each new or altered School, completed to 
the 31st day of December 1870 (in continuation 
of and in the same form as Parliamentary Paper, 
No. 162, of the present Session). 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented: 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council, 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Ma- Army 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Reports on the Pro- iy, ) 
ceedings of Artillery Volunteers encamped at 
Shoeburyness, from the Ist to the 7th August 
1869. 

Mr. Secretary Cardwell also presented,—Return 5 wae 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 30th day . oles.” 
of May last, for a Return relative to Mr. Thomson’s 
** Road Steamer.” 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. Me 

















Lunacy 
(Scotland. ) 





{uetropoi) 
Pictropolis.) 
Pauperism, 
Blementary 
Education 


Bill. 
Bill 167. 


Extradition 
Bill. 


Customs and 
Inland 
Revenue Bill. 








33 VicToRIA. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- 

jesty’s Command,—Copy of Twelfth Annual Re- 
rt of the General Board of Commissioners in 
unacy for Scotland. 

Copy of Report of the Commissioner of Police 
of the Metropolis. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,— Return | 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 22nd day 
of March last, for a Return relative to Deaths 
(Metropolis). 

Return te an Address to Her Majesty, dated | 
the 28th day of March last, for Returns relative to | 
Pauperism, &amp;c. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. | 





The Order of the day being read, for the Com- | 
mittee on the Elementary Education Bill ; 
And a Motion being made, and the Question | 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave | 
the Chair :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the Debate be now adjourned :—And 
the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, tor Monday next. 





The Extradition Bill was, according to Order, 
read a second time; and committed to a Committee 
of the whole House, for Monday next. 





The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Customs and Inland | 
Revenue Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

A Clause was offered to be added to the Bill 
(Exemption of certain houses from Inhabited 
House Duties); and the said Clause was brought 
up, and read the first time. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the said Clause be now read a 
second time :—It passed in the Negative. 

Another Clause was offered to be added to the 
Bill (Reduction of Inhabited House Duties on 
certain houses); and the said Clause was brought 
up, and read the first time. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the said Clause be now read a 
second time ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Mr. Hermon, 1 
Tellers for the Yeas,{ fy Staveley Hill: J 35. 


Tellers for the Noes fMr. Glyn, } 68. 


*\ Mr. Adam: 

So it passed in the Negative. 

Another Clause was offered to be added to the 
Bill (Exemption of houses occupied partly as a 
waiehouse, &amp;c. from Inhabited House Duties) ; 
and the said Clause was brought up, and read the 
first time. 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the said Clause be now read a second 
time:—And the said Motion and Clause were 
severally, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Then Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 8,1. 16, by inserting after the 
word “highways” the words “in the parish in 
“which such horse or mule shall be kept.” 

And the Question being proposed, That those 
words be there inserted:—The said proposed 

VoL. 125, 





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257 


Amendment was, with leave of the House, with- 
drawn. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill in the same page and line, by inserting 
after the word “highways” the words “of the 
** parish of which he is a rated occupier.” 

And the Question being proposed, That those 
words be there inserted ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
said proposed Amendment, by inserting after the 
word “ parish” the words “ or highway district.” 

And the Question being proposed, That those 

words be there inserted :—The Amendment to the 
said proposed Amendment was, with leave of the 
House, withdrawn. 
And the Question being put, That the words 
of the parish of which he is a rated occupier” be 
inserted after the word “ highways” in p. 8, 
1. 16 :—It was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 


To-morrow. 


ce 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Stamp Duty 
take into consideration the Stamp Duty on Leases ° Leases Bill. 
Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 


To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Post Office 
Reading of the Post Office Bill; Bill, 
Ordered That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Local Government Supplemental Bill was, Local Govern- 
according to Order, read a second time; and com- ment Supple- 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for ™¢2t#! Bill. 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Inland 
Reading of the Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Revenne Sets 
Bill ; ot 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Protection of Inventions Bill was, according Protection of 
to Order, read the third time. Inventions 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. = 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Dividends and Stock Bill was, according Dividends and 
to Order, read a second time; and committed to Stock Bill. 
a Committee of the whole House, for Monday 
next. 


The Magistrates in Populous Places ( Scotland) Magistrates in 
Bill was, according to Order, read the third time. ny 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. land) Bill. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Feudal and 
mittee on the Feudal and Burgage Tenures Aboli- ee 
tion (Scotland) Bill; Abolition 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday (Sesthend) 


next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second om ond 
7" of the Sligo and Cashel Disfranchisement fren threo 

And a Motion being made, and the Question — 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a se- 
cond time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ inasmuch as the evidence taken before 
‘** the Royal Commission establishes the fact that 
“ corrupt practices did not ag sete prevail at 
“the last Election for Sligo Borough, only 14 

LL * voters 





Larceny (Ad- 
vertisements ) 
Bill. 


Real Estate 
Succession 
Bill, 


Inclosure 
Amendment 
Bill. 


Queen Anne’s 
Bounty 
Superannu- 
ation Bill. 


Corporation of 
London Bill. 


County of 
London Bill, 


Salmon Acts 
Amendment 
Bill. 


Railway Con- 
struction 
Facilities Act 
(1864) Amend- 
ment Bill. 


Charitable 
Funds 
Investment. 


258 


“ voters out of a constituency of 520 having, after 
“4 most protracted inquiry, been proved guilty of 
** any pad. practices, the Report of the Commis- 
“ sioners, so far as regards the last Election, was 
“ not justified; and, under these circumstances, 
* the ron considers the disfranchisement of the 
“ Borough should not take place,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question ; 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 


Friday, 17th June, 1870: 


And the Question being put; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the Yeas,| oa ys &gt; , 

(Colonel French, 

| Mr. O’Conor : 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 

time :—The Bill was accordingly read a second 

time ; and committed to a Committee of the whole 

House, for this day. 


1 
J 158. 


Tellers for the Noes, } 23. 


The Larceny (Advertisements) Bill was, ac- 
cording to Order, read a second time; and com- 
mitted to a Committee of the whvle House, for 
this day. 


4 

The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Real Estate Succession Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 7th day of July next. 


The Order of the day being read, for resumin 
the adjourned Debate on the Question sania 
upon the 10th day of this instant June, That the 
Inclosure Amendment Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Queen Anne’s Bounty Superannu- 
ation Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday the 27th day of July next. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 18th day of May last, That the Corpora- 
tion of London Bill be now read a second time; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the County of Lundon Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


The Salmon Acts Amendment Bill was, accord- 
ing to Order, read a second time ; and committed 
to a Committee of the whole House, for this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Railway Construction Facilities 
Act (1864) Amendment Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Law as to 
Securities of Funds held for Public and Charitable 
Purposes: And that Sir Roundell Pulmer and Dr. 
Ball do prepare, and bring it in. 


16¢h—17th June. 


e Investment on Real | 





1870. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Rents ana 
for the better Apportionment of Rents and other Seine 
Periodical Payments: And that Sir Roundell Paj-**7™*™ 
mer and Mr. Amphlett do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That Mr. Lowther be discharged from Railway Com. 
further attendance on the Select Committee on panies. 
Railway Companies. 

Ordered, That Mr. Rowland Winn be added to 
the Committee. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Local Govern. 
to confirm a Provisional Order under “ The Local ™ent Supple. 
Government Act, 1858,” relating to the District ™™ (S92) 
of Merthyr Tydvil; And that Mr. Knatchbull- 

Hugessen and Mr. Secretary Bruce do prepare, 
and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Processions 
to amend the Law relating to certain Processions (Ireland. 
in Ireland: And that Mr. Chichester Fortescue and 
Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland do prepare, and 
bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Abeconding 
to facilitate the Arrest of Absconding Debtors ; Debtors. 
And that Mr. Morley, Sir John Lubbock, and Mr. 

Barnett do prepare, and bring it in. 


Sir Roundell Palmer presented a Bill to amend Charitable 
the Law as to the Investment on Real Securities — 
of Trust Funds held for Public and Charitable gy 
purposes: And the same was read the first time; iy) 168, 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Tues- 
day next; and to be printed. 


Sir Roundell Palmer presented a Bill for the Periodical 
better Apportionment of Rents and other Periodi- eed 
cal Payments: And the same was read the first Bill 169 
time; and ordered to be read a second time upon , 
Tuesday next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Chichester Fortescue presented a Bill to Processions 
amend the Law relating to certain Processions in (Ieland) Bill. 
Ireland: And the same was read the first time; Bill 170. 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Mon- 
day next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to confirm a Pro- Local Govern 
visional Order under “The Local Government mental (No.3) 
Act, 1858,” relating to the District of Merthyr gin, ; 
Tydvil: And the same was read the first time; jj] 171. 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Mon- 


day next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Morley presented a Bill to facilitate the Absconding 
Arrest of Absconding Debtors: And the same Debtors 
was read the first time ; and ordered to be read a_ Bill 172. 
second time upon Wednesday next; and to be 
printed. 


Day. 


Ordered, That all Orders of the Day ae Orders of the 


for this day be considered at Two of the clock. 


Ordered, That the Amendmefts made by the 
Lords to the Mortgage Debenture Act (1865) 
Amendment Bill be tak 
day. 

And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before One of the 


clock on Friday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 


Mortgage 
Debenture Act 
, f : (1865) Amend- 
en into consideration this ment Bill. 








Leeds Street 
Tramways 
Bill. 


Leeds Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Manchester 
and Salford 
and District 
Tramways 

(No. 1) Bill. 


Manchester 
and Salford 
and District 
Tramways 
(No. 2) Bill. 


Manchester 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Plymouth, 
Stonehouse, 


and Devonport 


Street Tram- 
ways Bill, 


Petitions, 


Vide Twenty- 
Report. 


B 








83 VicTroRia. 





Friday, 17th June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


fh, Order of the day being read, for the 
Second Reading of the Glasgow Street Tram- 
ways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Glasgow Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Leeds Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and District 
Tramways (No. 1) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and District 
Tramways (No. 2) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
the Plymouth, Stonehouse, and Devonport Street 
Tramways Bill; That they had examined the 
allegations contained in the Preamble of the Bill, 
and amended the same, so as to make it consistent 
with the Provisions of the Bill as passed by the 
Committee, and found the same, as amended, to be 
true; and had gone through the Bill, and made 
Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Passenger 
Conveyance to America, which was presented upon 
the 9th day of this instant June, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Shipwright 
Surveyors, which was presented upon the 10th 
day of this instant June, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the “ Sea 
Queen,” which was presented upon the 10th day 
of this instant June, be printed. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 
Slave Trade in Europe and America, and other 
Matters; from January Ist to December 31st, 
1869, Class C. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


_ Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- 
tions of an Act of Parliament,—A Return from the 
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259 


Metropolitan Board of Works, showing, up to 25th 
March 1870: 

1. The Amount of Consolidated Stock ; 

2. eo Aaplontion of the Money raised by such 


The Same carried to the Consolidated Loans 
Fund ; 


The Application of the Consolidated Loans 
Fund; and 

An Estimate of the Expenditure of the 
Board for all purposes, for the year ending 
the 25th March 1871. 

a hie That the said Return do lie upon the 
able. 


3. 
4. 
5. 


jesty’s Command,—Copy of Third Annual Report 
of the Registrar Genera 
Deaths in Jreland, 1866. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


The House, accordin 
into the Committee of Supply. 
(In the Committee.) 


1. £.34,023, to complete the Sum for the 
Offices of the House of Lords. 

2. £.37,806, to complete the Sum for the 
Offices of the House of Commons. 

3. £.44,193, to complete the Sum for the Trea- 
sury. 

4, £. 66,032, to complete the Sum for the Home 
Department. 

5. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £. 48,814, be granted to 
Her Majesty, to complete the Sum necegsary to 
defray the Charge which will come in course of 

ayment during the year ending on the 31st day 
of March 1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of 
the Office of Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for 
Foreign Affairs : 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
posed, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 46,814, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the Office of Her Majesty’s Secretary of 
State for Foreign Affairs:—Motion, by leave, 
withdrawn. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 

6. £. 26,933, to complete the Sum for the De- 
partment of Her Majesty’s Secretary of State for 
the Colonies. 

7. £. 35,749, to complete the Sum for the Privy 
Council and Subordinate Departments. 

Resolutions to be reported. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That a 
Sum, not exceeding £. 75,114, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of the Office 
of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade and 
Subordinate Departments : 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
posed, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 73,834, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Office of the Committee of Privy 
Council for Trade and Subordinate Departments : 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 








several Resolutions. 


LL2 


Ordered, 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Marriages, 


of Marriages, Births, and (treland.) 


to Order, resolved itself supply. 





Customs and 
Inland Re- 
venue Bill, 


Stamp Duty 


on Leases Bill. Reading of the Stamp 


Local Govern- 
ment Supple- 
mental Bill. 


Sligo and 
Cashel Dise 
franchisement 
Bill. 


Larceny (Ad- 
vertisements) 
Bill. 


Inclosure 
Amendment 
Bill. 


Factories and 
Workshops 
Bill. 


Mines Regu- 
lation and 
Inspection 
Bill. 


Ways and 
Means. 


Clerical Dis- 
abilities Bill. 


Corporation of 


London Bill. 


260 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 

Mr. Dodson also reported, That the Committee 
had made Progress in the matter to them referred, 
and that he was directed to move, That the Com- 
mittee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the Customs and Inland Revenue 
Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


being read, for the Third 
uty on Leases Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Local Government Sup- 
lemental Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 
r. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, 
without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Sligo and Cashel Dis- 
franchisement Bill; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill, and directed him to report the 
same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Larceny (Advertisements) Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 10th day of this instant June, That the 
Inclosure Amendment Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Factories and Workshops Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Mines Regulation and Inspection 
Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itsetf into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Clerical Disabilities Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the i8th day of May last, was proposed to be 
made to the Question, That the Corporation of 
London Bill be now read a second time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Monday next. 


17th June. 











1870. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second County of 
Reading of the County of London Bill ; London Bill, 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Salmon Acts 
into a Committee on the Salmon Acts Amendment Amendment 
Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr, 

Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson re- 
orted, That the Committee had gone through the 

ill, and directed him to report the same, without 
Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Railway Con. 
Reading of the Railway Construction Facilities sttuction 
Act (1864) Amendment Bill; recy 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ment Bill, 
upon Tuesday next. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Mortgage 
take into consideration the Amendments made by Debentute Act 
the Lords to the Mortgage Debenture Act (1865) Nee pa 
Amendment Bill; and the same were twice read, 
and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
_— to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords, by one of the Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendments Cardiff Gas 
made by this House to the Cardiff Gas Bill, with- Bill [Lords] 
out any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Lincoln City Lincoln City 
Commons Bill, with Amendments; to which the Commons Bill, 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Metropolitan Metropolitan 
District Railway Bill, with Amendments ; to which District Rail- 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. * ill 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An London, 
Act to authorise the London, Brighton, and South Brighton, and 
Coast Railway Company to abandon the Worthing aes 

° . p y 
Junction, and to make a short Railway for im- (Zords.| 
proving the communication with Eastbourne, and 
to acquire additional Lands, and to sanction Agree- 
ments between them and the South Eastern Rail- 
way Company, and for other purposes; to which 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


Mr. Bathurst reported from the Committee on Railway Bills 
Group 9 of Railway Bills; That, for the conve- (GP *) 
nience of Parties, the Committee had adjourned to 
Thursday next, at half-past Eleven of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


North Metro- 
politan Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Mr. Bathurst reported from the Committee on 
Group 9 of Railway Bills; That in the case of the 
North Metropolitan Tramways Bill, they had exa- 
mined the allegations contained in the Preamble of 
the Bill, and amended the same by inserting a 
recital to make it consistent with the provisions of 
the General Act, and found the same, as amended, 
to be true, and had made provision in the Bill, 

ursuant to a Resolution of the House of 25th 
inaey 1870, and had gone through the Bill, 
and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
mittee of Supply ; ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That’ 


to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words 











Want of Em- 
t for 


Customs and 
Re- 


Factories and 
Workshops 


Mines Regu- 
Jation and 
Inspection 
Bill. 


Clerical Dis- 
abilities Bill. 


33 Vicreria. 


words “the continued want of employment among 
‘¢ those who live by waged labour in many of the 
“« great Towns of the Kingdom calls for the special 
“ consideration of this House, with a view to the 
“ means that may best be devised for the remedy 
“ of the same without delay,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question : 
—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Saturday morning ; 


Saturday, 18th June, 1870: 


Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Monday next. 


The Customs and Inland Revenue Bill was, 
according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Factories and Workshops Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Mines Regulation and Inspection Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday the 
Ist day of July next, resolve itself into the said 
Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Clerical Disabilities Bill ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Mr. Cross, } 
Tellers for the Yeas, Mr. Collins : 47. 
Mr. Hibbert, 
Tellers for the Noes, Mr. Monk: 99. 


So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the 6 
words “ the Bill be committed to a Select Com- 
“ mittee,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Cnsotion 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas, (Mtr —— } pe 


Tellers for the Noes.{ yr — \ 74. 


So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That this House do now adjourn ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the f Mr. Pell, \ 98 
Yeas, Mr. John G. Talbot: 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Hibbert, 73 
Noes, \Mr. Monk: } 9 


So it passed in the Negative. 
VoL. 125. 


17¢h—18th June. 


261 


And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out fats part of the 
Question :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 
The House divided. 
The Yeas to the Right ; 
The Noes to the Left. 


Mr. Raikes, ¥ 
Tellers for the Tons Me. Diniiiles « f 
Mr. Hibbert 
| ? 
Tellers for the Noes, Mr. Monk: } 





uestion, in order to add the | 


And the Tellers being come to the Table» Mr. 
| Monk, one of the Tellers for the Noes, stated that 
| Mr. Collins, Member for Boston, having heard the 
| Question put, had.not voted:—Whereupon Mr. 
Speaker directed the Honourable Member for 
| Boston to come to the Table, and asked him if he 
| had heard the Question put; and the Honourable 
| Member having stated that he had heard the Ques- 
tion put, and intended to vote with the Yeas, Mr. 
| Speaker directed his name to be added to the Yeas. 
| Whereupon the Tellers announced the numbers, 
—Yeas 24, Noes 69. 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That this House do now adjourn ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the {ae Hodgson, 24 
Yeas, Mr. Charles Turner : } ‘ 

Tellers for the Mr. Hibbert, | 
Noes, Mr. Monk: f 68. 


So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Lett. 

Tellers for the; Mr. Heygate, 

Yeas, (Mr. Richard Bright: 

Tellers for the; Mr. Hibbert, 

Noes,  |(Mr. Monk: “ 

So it passed in the Negative. 

Aud the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That this House do now adjourn ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left: 

Tellers for thes Mr. Starke, 24 

Yeas, | Mr. Rowland Smith : } 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Hibbert, \ 68 

Noes, Mr. Monk: : 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to ke left out stand part of the 
Question :—And a Debate arising thereupon; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right: 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for thef Mr. Rowland Winn, 


} 24, 


Yeas, |Mr. Wethered: 1 8. 
Tellers for the { Mr. Hibbert, 66 
Noes, (Mr. Monk : } z 


So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be Toft out stand part of the 
Question ; 








LL38 And 















made, and the Question 
ouse do now adjourn ; 


262 

And a Motion bein 
being put, That this 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the; Colonel Charles Lindsay, | 4 

Yeas, Mr. Lowther : } . 

Tellers for the { Mr. Hibbert, 66 

Noes, Mr. Monk: } F 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the (sar Finch, 21 

Yeas, Mr. Octavius Morgan: } 7 

Tellers for the Mr. Hibbert, 66 

Noes, \Mr. Monk: } : 
So it passed in the Negative. 


And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the (Mr Hibbert, 


Yeas, Mr. Monk: 70. 
Tellers for the; Mr. Beresford Hope, 15 
Noes, | Mr. Raikes : } ’ 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and the 
Judge Advocate reported, That the Committee 
had made Progress in the Bill, and that he was 
directed to move, That the Committee may have 
leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Bristol Writ. | Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
rant to the Clerk of the Crown, to make out anew 
Writ for the electing of a Citizen to serve in this 
present Parliament for the City of Bristol, in the 
room of Elisha Smith Robinson, Esquire, whose 


Election has been determined to be void. 


National Debt The Order for reading a second time, upon 
sea Dividends) Monday next, the National Debt (Consolidation 
ill. and Dividends) Bill was read, and discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


University 


eng The Order for taking into consideration, upon 


Monday next, the University Tests Bill, as 
amended in the Committee, was read, and dis- 
charged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion upon Thursday next. 


General Potice Mr, Knight reported from the Select Com- 
and lmprove- 


ment (Scot. ™ittee on the General Police and Improvement 
land) Supple- (Scotland) Supplemental Bill; That they had 
mental Rill. sonsidered the matter therein contained of the Con- 
Bili 173. firmation of the Order in the Schedule thereto in 
respect of the Burgh of Leith; that the Pro- 
visional Order in respect thereto ought not to be 
confirmed ; and that they had directed him to re- 
= the Bill in respect thereof, as amended, to the 
Iouse ; and had amended the Title, as followeth : 
* A Bill to confirm Provisional Orders under 
‘ The General Police and Improvement (Scotland) 
Act, 1862,’ relating to the Burghs of Dumfermiline 

and Perth.” 


Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 


17th—18th—20th June. 








‘tion Gas, &amp;c. Bill, with Amendments; to whic 
‘the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


1870. 


Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before Four of the 
clock on Saturday morning, adjourned till 
Monday next. 





Monday, 20th June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


HE House proceeded to take into considera- 

tion the yo rere made by the Lords to Bill —— 
the Colne Fishery Bill; and the same were twice 
read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 

the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The Dublin and Antrim Junction Railway Bill Dublin ana 

was read the third time. Antrim June- 

— That the Bill, with the Amendment, pin tren] 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 

agreed to the same, with an Amendment; to which 

this House doth desire the concurrence of their 

Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Liverpool 
the Liverpool Tramways Bill, as amended in the Tramways 
es and Amendments were made to the 

lil. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Portsmouth 
the Portsmouth Street Tramways Bill, as amended S*eet Tram. 
in the Committee. a 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Harborne Railway Bill was read a second Harborve 
time ; and committed. Railway Bill 
[ Lords. | 
The Thrapston Markets Bill'was read a second Thrapston 


tere. . Markets Bill 
time; and committed. [Lords.] 


The Glasgow Street Tramways Bill was, ac- Glasgow 


: aD _ Street Tram- 
cording to Order, read a second time; and com-* ays Bill 


mitted. 


The Glasgow Tramways Bill was, according to Glasgow 
Order, read a second time; and committed. a 


The London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway London, 


Bill was read the first time. rae ys 


Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- Railway Bill 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. (Lords. ] 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of *he Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth: 


The Lords have agreed to the Lancashire and Lancashire 
Yorkshire Railway Bill, without any Amendment. Railway Bill 


The Lords have agreed to the Lancashire and Lancashire 
orkshire and London and North Western Rail- | a 


way Companies (Steamboats) Bill, without any and North 
Amendment. Western 
way Com- 
panies (Steam- 
boats) Bill. 


- Th 
The Lords have agreed to the Thames Embank aren 


ment (North) Bill, with an Amendment ; to which (North) Bill 

the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

. The Lords have agreed to the Leeds Corpora- Leeds 
= 


The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act High Court of 


for amending the Law relating to the vemeuaineas” tLards 





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84 Vicroria. 


of the Superior Courts of Law and Equity, of the 
Court of Admiralty, of the Court of Probate, and 
of the Court for Divorce and Matrimonial Causes ; 
to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 


ll read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

Vide Votes Several Public Petitions were also presented, 

giTwenty- and read; and referred to a Select Committee. 

fifth Report. 

poy Assent. A Message was delivered by Colonel Clifford, 
Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod: 


Mr. Speaker, 

The Lords, authorized by virtue of Her Ma- 
jesty’s Commission, for declaring Her Royal Assent 
to several Acts agreed upon by both Houses, desire 
the immediate attendance of this Honourable House 
in the House of Peers, to hear the Commission 
read. 

Accordingly Mr. Speaker, with the House, 
went up to the House of Peers :—And being re- 
turned ; 

Mr. Speaker reported, That the House, at the 
desire of the Lords, authorized by virtue of Her 
Majesty’s Commission, had been at the House of 
Peers, where a Commission under the Great Seal 
was read, giving, declaring, and notifying the Royal 
Assent to the several Acts therein mentioned; and 
that the Lords, thereby authorized, had declared 
the Royal Assent to the said Acts, as follow: 

County Courts An Act to transfer to the Commissioners of Her 


ce Majesty’s Works and Public Buildings the al 
: perty in and control over the Buildings and Pro- 
perty of the County Courts in England, and for 

other purposes relating thereto. 

War Office An Act for making further Provision relating 

Bill. to the Management of certain Departments of the 
War Office. 

Poor Relief An Act to provide for the equal distribution 

_e) over the Metropolis of a further portion of the 
Charge for the Relief of the Poor. 

Railways An Act to amend “ The Railway Companies’ 

— ~ 4 Powers Act, 1864,” and “ The Railway Construc- 

Bill, tion Facilities Act, 1864.” 

Inverness An Act to define the Boundary between the 

County, &amp;e. Counties of Znverness and Elgin or Moray, in the 

‘i? District of Strathspey, and for other purposes. 

Oyster and An Act to confirm certain Orders made by the 

— Board of Trade under the Sea Fisheries Act, 1868, 

lie relating to the Frith of Forth. 

(No, 2) Bill 

Duke of An Act for the making of a Railway from 

— Golspie to Helmsdale, in the County of Sutherland, 

(Lorde Bill and for the Abandonment of part of the authorised 
Railway of the Sutherland Railway Company, and 
for other purposes. 

qrethamp- An Act to confer further Powers on the Wol- 

Walsall verhampion and Walsall Railway Company. 

_ An A further P he M 

Newport n Act to t further Powers to the Newport 

~ &gt; aa Pagnell Taithey- Company. 

Eecleshil! and _ An Act to incorporate the Eccleshill and Bolton 

_ Gas Gas Company (Limited), and to make further Pro- 
vision for lighting certain parts of the Townships 
of Eccleshill and Bolton with Gas, and for other 
purposes. 

Te An Act to authorise the construction of a Bridge 
over the River Trent, in the County of Notting- 
ham, and Roads and Approaches thereto, to be 
called “ The Guzthorpe Bridge.” 

naga An Act to constitute a body of Commissioners, 


and to empower them to purchase certain Shipping 
Dues from His Royal Highness the Prince of 
Wales, and also to provide for the alteration and 
ultimate extinction of such Shipping Dues, and for 
raising Moneys, and for other purposes. 

VoL. 125. 


20th June. 











2638 


An Act to confer various Powers upon the Great Great Eastern 
Eastern Railway Company with respect to the Aellway 
Ramsey Branch of the said Company, and the Pee) Bill. 
Tendring Hundred Railway, and for other purposes. 

An Act to vest the Fosdyke Bridge, and certain Fosdyke 
Property connected therewith, in the Inhabitants Bridge Bill 
of the Parts of Holland, in Lincolnshire, asa County 
Bridge and County Property. 

An Act for vesting in the Corporation of Paisley Paisley Gas 
the supply of Gas to that Town, and the Suburbs 3#!!- 
thereof, and for other purposes. 

An Act for dissolving the Saint Albans Gas and Saint Albans 
Water Company, and re-incorporating the Pro- Gas Bill 
prietors therein with others for more effectually 4°" 
supplying with Gas the Borough of Saint Alban, 
and other adjoining Parishes and Places, and for 
other purposes. 

An Act for better raising and securing a Fund Royal Bank of 
for the Widows and Children of the Officers, Scotland 
Agents, Clerks, and Porters of the Royal Bank of a Fund 
Scotland. Bill [ Lords.] 


An Act to extend the Time for the compulsory North Metro- 
— of Lands for the purposes of the North politan Rail- 

etropolitan Railway Act, 1867. oe 

An Act for incorporating and granting further Hebden Bridge 
Powers to the Hebden Bridge Gas Company. Gas Bill. 


An Act for making a Railway from the Haw- Penicuick 
thornden Station of the Peebles Railwa to Peni- Railway Bill. 
cuick, in the County of Edinburgh, and for other 
purposes, 

An Act to amend two Acts for repressing Glasgow 
Juvenile Delinquency in the City of Glasgow. — Houses of 

Refuge Bill. 

An Act to enable the Local Board for the Dis- Aberdare 
trict of Aberdare to erect Waterworks and supply Lec! Board 
Water, to purchase the Undertaking of the Ader- om 
dare Waterworks Company, and for other purposes. 

An Act for conferring various Additional Powers caledonian 
upon the Caledonian Railway Company, and for Railway 


(Additional 
other purposes Powers) Bill. 
Northampton 
Corporation 
Markets and 
Fairs Bill. 


An Act to empower the Corporation of Worth- 
ampton to establish Markets and Fairs, and for 
other purposes. 


An Act to enable the Metropolitan and Saint Metropolitan 
John’s Wood Railway Company to abandon the dng: 
authorised Extension of their Railway to Hamp- Railway Bill. 
stead, and for other purposes. 

An Act to authorise the construction of the Edinburgh, 


Edinburgh, Loanhead, and Roslin Railway. amSend, 


and Roslin 
Railway Bill. 

An Act for authorising the Corporation of the Edinburgh 
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to remove their pms ai 

pat | . Pe rmary Bill 
Infirmary Buildings to a more suitable position, [Lords,] 
and to acquire for that purpose the Site of George 
Watson’s Hospital and adjacent Lands, and for 
other purposes. 

An Act to extend the Time for completing the Milford Haven 
Works of the Milford Haven Dock and Railway Pock and. 
Company, to lease the Undertaking, and for other ; Ler} aaa 
purposes. 

An Act for incorporating and conferring further Uarmarthen 


Powers on the Carmarthen Gas Company. nerd} 
Bedford and 
Northampton 
Railway Bill 
Lords.) 


Reading Gas 
Bill. 


An Act for extending the Time for the comple- 
tion of the Bedford and Northampton Railway. 


An Act for enabling the Reading Gas Company 
to raise Additional Capital to construct New 
Works, for extending their Limits of Supply, and 
for other purposes. 

An Act for making alterations in the authorised Great Eastern 
Metropolitan Railways of the Great Eastern Rail- aennee , 

. ‘ politan 
way Company, and for en the time for the Railways, &amp;c:) 
Completion thereof, and for conferring upon that Bill. 
Company and upon certain other Companies other 
Powers in connection with the said Railways, and 
for other purposes. 


An 


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264, 20th June. 1870. 


Bath Corpo- An Act for empowering the Mayor, Aldermen, | An Act to enable the Local Board for the Cleckheaton 

ration Bill. and Burgesses of the City and Borough of Bath | District of Cleckheaton to make and supply Gas, Local Board 
to more effectually supply with Water the City /and to purchase the Undertaking of the Cleck- 
and Borough of Hath, and for other purposes. heaton Gas Company, to confer other Powers in 

Clyde Navi- An Act to authorise the Trustees of the Clyde | relation to Gas on the said Local Board, and for 

gation Bill. Navigation to construct a Dock or Tidal Basin, | other purposes. : 

Quays, Tramways and other Works at the Har-| An Act to authorise the Dare Valley Railway Dare Valley 
bour of Glasgow, to abandon certain Works, and Company to raise additional Capital, to abandon a Railway Bill 
to borrow Additional Money, and for other pur-| portion of their authorised Railway, and to lease (Lords, 
poses. their Undertaking to the Taff Vale Railway Com- 

EastLondon An Act to enlarge the Powers of the East Lun-{ pany, and for other purposes. 

Railway Lill. don Railway Company for the compulsory Pur- An Act to authorise the Zlantrissant and Taff Uantrissant 
chase of Lands and for the completion of Works,! Vale Junction Railway Company to abandon the ~ Tae Veo 
and to enable them to raise further Money, to con- | construction of a certain Railway authorised b Railway Bill 
firm and authorise Agreements between the East |“ The Llantrissant and Taff Vale Junction Rail- (Lords.) 
London and other Railway Companies, and for | way Act, 1866,” and to extend the Time for the 
other purposes. completion of another Railway authorised by the 

Leeds Corpo. | An Act for the transfer to the Mayor, Aldermen same Act, and to lease their Undertaking to the 

ration Gas and Burgesses of the Borough of Leeds of the | Taff Vale Railway Company, and for other pur- 

(Purchase, Undertakings of the Leeds Gas Light Company | poses. 

&amp;c.) Bill. and the Leeds New Gas Company, and for other An Act for the Revival of the Powers and Ex- Girvan and 
purposes. | tension of the Time for the compulsory Purchase Portpatrick 

Ruabon Water An Act for better supplying with Water the of Lands, and completion of the Railway autho- Railwas Bin 

Bill. Town of Ruabon and Places adjacent, in the rised by “ The Girvan and Portpatrich Junction { Lords. 
County of Denbigh. | Railway Act, 1865,” and also for enabling the 

Limerick and. An Act to authorise the Limerich and Ennis) Girvan and Portpatrick Junction Railway Com- 

Ennis Railwxy Railway Company to cancel certain authorised! pany to divide and convert the Shares in their 

Bill (Zords,}_ but unissued Shares, and to borrow on Mortgage Capital into Preferred and Deferred Shares, and 
in lieu thereof, and to issue Debenture Stock, and | for other purposes. 
for other purposes. | An Act for extending the Limits within which Cardiff Gas 

Birmingham An Act to confer further Powers on the Com-| the Cardiff Gas Light and Coke Company may 3!!! ord] 

Canal Navi- pany of Proprietors of the Birmingham Canal} supply Gas, and for empowering the Company to 

gations Bill Resiguicne, and for other purposes. raise additional Capital, and for other purposes. 


(Lovds.) An Act for authorising the Lancashire and Lancashire 
q and Yorkshire 
and London 


Gloucester An Act to enable the Gloucester and Berkeley | yori shire Railway Company, and the London an 


and Berkeley Canal Company to extend and improve their | North Western Railway Company, to run Steam and North 


seen a a ee cor wll ee Capital into | Vessels between Fleetwood and Belfast, and for Western Rail- 
ock, and for other purposes. other purposes. way Com- 


An Act to enlarge the Powers of the London panies (Steam- 
Loncon, - boats) Bill 
Blackwall, and and Blackwall Railway Company, and to enable ; 


Millwall Ex- i += . i ‘ye Lancashire 
ree eon. them to abandon certain Railways authorised by | An Act for conferring Powers on the Lancashire and Yorkshire 


way Bill, “ The London, Blackwall and Millwall Extension and Yorkshire Railway Company for the construc- jaijway Bil 
Railway Act, 1865.” | tion of a Railway and other Works, and the acqui- 
Midrand An Act for conferring additional Powers on the | sition of Lands in the West Riding of the County 
ere A naj Midland Railway Company, for the construction | of York and the County of Lancaster, and for 
Powers) Bill. Of Works, and for raising a further Capital, and other purposes. 
for other purposes. | An Act to enlarge the Powers ofan Act enabling Chelsea i 
An Act to extend the Limits and increase the | the Rector of the Parish of Saint Luke, Chelsea, (Lords 
Capital of the Shipley Gas Light Company, and|in Middlesex, to grant Building and Repairing 
for other purposes. | Leases. 
Cawood Bridge An Act to authorise the construction of a Bridge ; ; 
Bill |Lords.| over the River Ouse, in the County of York, to be Ordered, That the Return relative to the Me- woe og 
called “ Cawood Bridge.” , tropolitan Board of Works, which was presented Works. 
Limerick and An Act to authorise the Limerick and Foynes | upon the 17th day of this instant June, be printed. yo, 99g, 
Foynes Rail- Railway Company to cancel certain authorised but 
(Lorde unissued Preference Shares, and to borrow on| Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Postal Con- 
Mortgage in lieu thereof, and to issue Debenture | mand,—Copy of Additional Convention to the panel 
Stock, and for other purposes. Postal Convention, concluded on September 24th, _ 
Kirkcaldy An Act to authorise the Waterworks Commis-| 1856, between Great Britain and France. Signed 
and Dysart sioners of Kirkcaldy and Dysart to raise a further | at Paris, September 21st, 1869. 
Water Bill. Sum of Money, and to amend “ The Kirkcaldy and! Qrdered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Dysart Waterworks Act, 1867,” and for other | Table. 
purposes. r : ; 
Stapeuhill An Act to extend the Time for the completion! yy. jyonseli presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Venezuela 


Bridge Bill. of Stapenhill Bridge at Burton-upon- Trent. mand,—Extract from a Despatch from the Grover- 


Buxton Gas An Act for more effectually lighting with Gas | nor of Trinidad with reference to Emigration to 
Pill, Buxton and other Places in Derbyshire. | Venezuela, in connection with the Chartered 


Imperial Con. An Act for granting further Powers to the | American, English, and Venezuelan Trading and 
tinental Ges  Tmperial Continental Gas Association. {Commercial Company (in continuation of Papers 
Associates | presented May 1870). 
Bill [Lords.] . Ad wn Lands 
Great Worth. An Act to enable the Great Northern Railway; Mr. Monsell also presented,—Return to an Ad- a a 
ern Railway Company to abandon the construction of the | dress to Her Majesty, dated the 21st day of Fe- 
Bill. Watford and Edgware Railway. | bruary last, for Returns relative to Crown Lands, 
Rainhill Gas An Act to incorporate 'a Company for better | &amp;c. Colonies. : { 
and Water supplying with Gas and Water the ‘'ownship of; | Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Bill [Lords.] Raimhll, in the Parish of Prescot, and County | Table. 

Palatine of Lancaster, and for other purposes. — P 
Blane Valley | An Act for the abandonment of the Extension; Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Further Re- —, 
Railway Bill authorised by “ The Blane Valley Railway Ex-| turn to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 20th (Enrolments) 
(Lerds,] tension Act, 1865,” and for other purposes. | day of March 1868, for a Return of the N umber 


Shipley Gas 
Bill. 


of 








An 


inds, 
lies. 


j 
nts. ) 


Jrish Academy 


of Music. 


Trade and 
Navigation. 


No. 86. 


Temporary 
Laws. 


Consulates 
(Fees.) 


Spanish 
Brigands. 


Broadmoor 
Asylum, 


Public Health 


land) 





34 VicToria. 


of Enrolments in the High Court of Chancery 
which have been effected in each year, and alto- 
gether, in pursuance of the Act of the ninth 
year of the reign of King George the Second, 
chapter thirty-six, up to and inclusive of the year 
1865 ; and stating the references to and particu- 
lars of all Enactments now in force for effecting 
Exemptions from the necessity of enrolling in the 
same Court, in pursuance of the said Act. 

Return to an Order, dated the 27th day of May 
last, for Returns relative to the Jrish Academy of 
Music. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s 
Command,— Accounts relating to Trade and Navi- 
gin. for the Month ended 31st May 1870, and 

ive Months ended 31st May 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Accounts do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


The following Paper, pursuant to the Report of 
the Select Committee on Expiring Laws in Session 
1866, was laid upon the Table by the Clerk of the 
House,—Register of Temporary Laws for the 
Second Session, Twentieth Parliament of the 
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 
(33 &amp; 34 Victoria 1870). 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return from the various Consulates, 
Vice Consulates, and Consular Agencies at which 
the Fees are collected on Government Account, 
showing, First. The Date from which it was ar- 
ranged that such Fees should be paid into Her 
Majesty’s Treasury; Second. The Average An- 
nual Amount of Fees received at such Consulates 
for the Five Years prior to that Date, and the 
Annual Average Amount received since; Third. 
The Amount of Additional Salary and Allowance 
for Office Expenses granted at such Consulates in 
consideration of the Fees being no longer retained 
by the Consul or Vice Consul. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy or Extracts of Correspondence 
with the Spanish Government, relating to the re- 
cent Capture and Release of Englishmen by 
Spanish Ddewis 

Ordered, "That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy 
Council. } 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of all Sums expended to the end of the 
year 1869 in the Building and: Alterations of the 
Criminal Lunatic Asylum at Broadmoor. 


Mr. Baines reported from the Select Committee 
on the Public Health (Scotland) Supplemental 
Bill (so far as it relates to Brechin); ‘Chat they 
hac considered the matter therein contained of the 


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265 


Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for To-morrow. 


The Order for reading a second time, To-morrow, Metropolitan 
the Metropolitan Buildings and Management Bill, mene vey 
was read, and discharged. Bill, 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That he Mr. Speaker's 
had been honoured by an invitation from the Chan- Absence. 
cellor of the University of Oxford, to attend at 
Oxford, on Wednesday next, in order that the 
Degree of Doctor of Civil Law should be conferred 
upon him by that University ; but that it was only 
by the indulgence of the jen that he could ab- 
sent himself from its sitting on that day. 

Ordered, That during Mr. Speaker’s temporary 
absence at Oxford, on Wedscsiay next, Mr. Dod- 
son, the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and 
Means, do take the Chair as Deputy Speaker, pur- 
suant to the Standing Order. 

Whereupon Mr. Speaker expressed his acknow- 
ledgments to the House for its indulgence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Elementary 
mittee on the Elementary Education Bill; Rducation 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 
An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ the Grants to existing denominational 
* schools should not be increased; and that, in 
“any national system of elementary education, 
‘the attendance should be everywhere compul- 
‘sory, and the religious instruction should be 
** supplied by voluntary effort and not out of Public 
* Funds,” instead thereof. 
And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :— And a Debate arising thereupon ; 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 21st June, 1870: 


Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till this 
day, at Two of the clock. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of supply. 
Supply, several Resolutions; which were read, as 
follow : 

1. That a Sum, not exceeding £.34,023, be House of 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 1rds. 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses in the Offices of the House of Lords. 

2. That a Sum, not exceeding £.37,806, be House of 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum Commons. 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses in the Offices of the House of Commons. 

3. That a Sum, not exceeding £.44,193, be Treasury. 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses in the Department of Her Majesty’s 
Treasury. 

4. That a Sum, not exceeding £.66,032, be Home Office. 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 


confirmation of the Order in the Schedule thereto, 
in respect of the Burgh of Brechin; that the Pro- 
visional Order in respect thereto ought to be con- 
firmed ; and that they had directed him to report 
the Bill in respect thereof, without Amendment, 


necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 


Expenses of the Office of Her Majesty’s Secretary 
of State for the Home Department and Subor- 





to the House. 
VoL. 125. 


fig 


dinate Offices. 
MM 5. That 


the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and . 











































































Foreign Office. 


Colonial Office. 


Privy Council. 


Inclosure 
Amendment 
Bill. 


Stamp Duty 
on Leases Bill. 


Army Enlist- 
ment Bill, 


Extradition 
Bill. 


Norwich 
Voters Dis- 
franchisement 
Bill. 


Bridgwater 
and Beverley 
Disfranchise- 
ment Bill. 


Merchant 
Shipping Code 
Bill. 


Merchant 
Shipping, &amp;c. 
Acts Repeal 
Bill. 


Board of 
Trade Bill, 


266 


5. That a Sum, not exceeding £.48,814, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses in the Department of Her Majesty’s 
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. 

6. That a Sum, not exceeding £.26,933, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses in the Department of Her Majesty’s 
Secretary of State for the Colonies. 

7. That a Sum, not exceeding £.35,749, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses in the Department of Her Majesty’s 
Most Honourable Privy Council and Subordinate 
Departments. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 10th day of this instant June, That the 
Inclosure Amendment Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till this day. 


The Stamp Duty on Leases Bill was, according 
to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the the Clerk do carry the Bill 
to the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Army Enlistment Bill; 

Resolved, That:this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Extradition Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking into 
consideration the Amendment made by the Lords 
to the Norwich Voters Disfranchisement Bill; 

Ordered, That the said Amendment be taken 
into consideration upon Thursday next. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendment made by 
the Lords to the Bridgwater and Beverley Disfran- 
chisement Bill; and the same was twice read, and 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Merchant Shipping Code Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
the 4th day of July next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Merchant Shipping, &amp;c. Acts Re- 
peal Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 


the 4th day of July next, resolve itself into the |. 


said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Board of Trade Bill ; 


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1870. 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
the 4th day of July next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Annuity Tax 
mittee on the Annuity Tax (Hdinburgh and Mon- ———— 
trose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill ; &amp;e.) im 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday (1860) Amend. 


next, resolve itself into the said Committee. ment Bill, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Turnpike Acts 
mittee on the Turnpike Acts Continuance, &amp;c, Continuance, 
Bill ; &amp;c. Bill, 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Game Laws 
Reading of the Game Laws Amendment, &amp;c, Amendment, 
Bill; &amp;c. Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Parliamentary 
Reading of the Parliamentary Elections Bill ; Elections Bill, 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third Sale of Poisons 
Reading of the Sale of Poisons (Jreland) Bill; Ireland) Bill. 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House in respect of 
Amendments to Clause 1 and the Schedule :— 

The House immediately resolved itself into the 
Committee; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had made Amend- 
ments to the said Clause and Schedule of the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be now taken into consideration :—The 
House accordingly proceeded to take the Bill into 
consideration. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Criminal 
Reading of the Criminal Courts Procedure ( Scot- —_ (ae 
land) Bill; land) Bill. 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Entail (Scot- 
Reading of the Entail ( Scot/and) Bill; land) Bill 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for ones | Rating 


the adjourned Debate on the Question en (Ireland. ) 


upon the 13th day of this instant June, That a 
Select Committee be appointed to inquire into the 
operation of the present area of rating within Poor 
Law Unions in /reland, with a view to ascertain 
whether such area of rating might with advantage 
be extended ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till this day. 


The Post Office Bill was, according to Order, Post office 
read a second time; and committed to a Com- Bill 
mittee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


: ividends and 
The House, according to Order, resolved itself Dividers 
into a Committee on the Dividends and Stock Stock B 
Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson re- 


ported, That the Committee had gone ioneee 
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ra a 


Local —- 
t Supple- 
mental (No. 2) 


Local Govern- 


meot Supple- 
mental B 


Sligo and 
Cashel Dis- 


franchisement 


Bill. 


Larceny 
(Advertise- 
ments) Bill. 


Ways and 
Means, 


Supply. 


34 Victoria. 


Bill, and directed him to report the same, without 
Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read:the third time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Processions (Ireland) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Local Government Supplemental (No. 2) 
Bill was, according to Order, read a second time ; 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for Friday next. 


The Local Government Supplemental Bill was, 
according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the Sligo and Cashel Disfranchisement 


Ordéred;, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Thursday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Larceny (Advertisements) 
Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson re- 

orted, That the Committee had gone through the 
Bill, and directed him to report the same, without 
Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 

upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which 
upon the 17th day of this instant June. was pro- 

osed to be made to the Question, That Mr. 
eaker do now leave the Chair (for Committee 
of Supply) ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday next. 


General Police The House, according to Order, resolved itself 


and Improve- 
ment 


land) Supple- 
mental Bill. 


into a Committee on the General Police and Im- 
provement (Scotland) Supplemental Bill; and, after 
some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the 
Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Com- 
mittee had gone through the Bill, and directed 
him to report the same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
= of the Ecclesiastical Patronage Transfer 

ill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 4th day of July next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
a of the Game Laws Amendment (No. 2) 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Game Laws (Scotland) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


_ The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
~~ a Committee on the Liverpool Admiralty Dis- 
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267 


trict Registrar Bill; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 


Corporation of 


The Order of the day being read, for resumi 
London Bill. 


the adjourned Debate on the Question propose 
upon the 18th day of May last, That the Cor- 
poration of London Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

Ordered, That the the Debate be further ad- 
journed till this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second! County of 

Reading of the County of London Bill ; aoe 
Orderd, That the Bill be read a second time 

this day. 


The Salmon Acts Amendment Bill was, accord- Salmon Acts 
ing to Order, read the third time. — 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. : 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Resolved, That the Agreement recently entered Mail Contracts 
into by the General Post Office with the Lon- Gainis, % 
don, Chatham, and Dover and the South Eastern 
Railway Companies, for the conveyance of Mails 
between Dover and Calais, be approved. 


Resolved, That the Contract recently entered Mail Contracts 
into by the General Post Office with the North (Southampton 
German Lloyd, for the conveyance of Mails weekly ‘° X¢w York-) 
from Southampton to New York for the reduced 
payment of three pence per ounce for the Letters 
carried by their Packets, be approved. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on the Te- Telegraph 
legraph Acts Extension Bill do consist of Seven Acts Exten- 
Members. sion Bill. 

The Committee was accordingly nominated of 
the Marquis of Hartington, Sir Stafford Northcote, 
and Five Members to be nominated by the Com- 
mittee of Selection. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Savings 

Returns of the Balance Sheets of the Savings **"™* 
Banks for each Year for the last Ten Years, in 
the same form as the Balance Sheets of the Post 
Office Savings Banks (Parliamentary Paper, No. 
185, of Session 1868) : Showing how the Ba- 
lance of £.845,312 14s. 5d. of Savings Banks 
Fund returned as Balance in the Bank on the 
20th day of November 1869 (Parliamentary Paper, 
No. 53, of Session 1870) has been invested :—— 
And, showing the practical Increase of the Sepa- 
rate Surplus Fund from its commencement, at 
compound interest, up to the 20th day of Novem- 
ber. 1870. 


The House was moved, That the Cattle Disease Cattle Disease 
(Ireland) Act, 1866, might be read; and the same (!reland.) 
being read ; 

Resolved, That this House will, immediately, re- 
solve itself into a Committee to consider the said 
Act:—The House accordingly resolved itself into 
the Committee. 


(In the Committee. ) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to move 
the House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Cattle Disease (Ireland) Act, 1866. 

Resolution to be reported. 








Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 


MM2 Mr. 





























Pilotage Bill. 


New Zealand 
(Guarantee of 
Loan. ) 


Absconding 
Debtors Bill. 


Civil Services. 
No, 291. 


268 


Mr. Dodson accordingly reported a Resolution ; 
which was read, as followeth : 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 
amend the Cattle Disease (Jreland) Act, 1866: 
—And he moved the House accordingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the 
Bill: And that Mr. Chichester Fortescue and Mr. 
Solicitor General for Ireland do prepare, and bring 
it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring ina Bill 
to confirm the Award under “ The Curragh of Kil- 
dare Act, 1868,” and for other purposes cane 
thereto: And that Mr. Chichester Fortescue an 
Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland do prepare, and 
bring it in. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being 
es og That Mr. Childers be discharged from 
urther attendance on the Select Committee on 
the Pilotage Bill:—And a Debate arising there- 
upon ; 

“hed a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the { Sir Henry Selwin-Ibbetson, | 83 

Yeaa, Mr. Lowther : is 

Tellers for the jMr. Glyn, 

Noes, (Captain Greville ; 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
Mr. Childers be discharged from further attend- 
—_ on the Select Committee on the Pilotage 

Al ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That this House do now adjourn:—And 
the said Motion and original Question were seve- 
rally, with leave of the mt withdrawn. 


91, 


A Motion being made, That this House will, 
upon Thursday next, resolve itself into a Com- 
mittee to consider of authorising the Commission- 
ers of Her Majesty’s Treasury to guarantee the 

ayment of the principal and interest of a Loan of 
£. 1,000,000 sterling, to be contracted by the 
Government of New Zealand for the construction 
of roads, bridges, and communications in that 
country, and for the introduction of settlers into 
that country, such interest not to exceed the rate 
of Four per centum per annum, and of making 
provision out of the Consolidated Fund for the 
payment from time to time of such sums of money 
as shall be required for giving effect to the said 
Guarantee ; 

Mr. Stansfeld, by Her Majesty’s Command, 
acquainted the House, That Her Sater: having 
been informed of the subject-matter of this Motion, 
recommends it to the consideration of the House. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 

Ordered, That the Return relative to the New 
Zealand Loan, which was presented upon the 
10th day of this instant June, be referred to the 
Committee. 


The Order for reading a second time, upon 
Wednesday next, the Absconding Debtors Bill, 
was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
_ Wednesday the 29th day of this instant 

une. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Estimate showing the spout Civil Ser- 
vices for which a further Vote “on account” is 
required for the year ending 31st March 1871. 


20th—2!st June. 


‘|to be read a second time upon Thursday next; 


1870. 


Estimate showing the Revenue Departments for Revenue De, 
which a Vote “ on account” is required for the year P@*tments, 
ending 31st March 1871. No. 292, 

Copy of Additional Convention between the Postal Con. 
General Post Office of the United Kingdom of (Nether 
Great Britain and Ireland and the General Post wants) 
Office of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. 

Ordered, That the said Estimates be referred to 
the Committee of Supply, and be printed; and 
that the other Paper do lie upon the Table. 


Mr. Chichester Fortescue presented a Bill to Cattle 
amend the Cattle Disease (Jreland) Act, 1866 ; Disease 
And the same was read the first time; and ordered “ae ae 


and to be printed. 


Mr. Chichester Fortescue presented a Bill to con- Curragh of 
firm the Award under “The Curragh of Kildare Kildare Bil. 
Act, 1868,” and for other purposes oletion thereto: Bill 175, 
And the same was read the first time ; and ordered 
to be read a second time upon Thursday next; 
and to be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before Two of the 
clock on Tuesday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 








Tuesday, 21st June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


\ R. Dodson reported from the Committee on Navan and 
1 the Navan and Kingscourt Railway Bill; Kin j 
That they had examined the allegations contained tah 
in the Preamble of the Bill, and amended the 
same, so as to make it consistent with the circum- 
stances of the case as proved to the Committee, 
and found the same, as amended, to be true; and 
had gone through the Bill, and made Amend- 
ments thereunto. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 





Mr. Dodson sage the Newry and Greenore Newry and 
Railway Bill, without Amendment. — Rail- 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; (73,4. 


and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on Pimlico, 
the Pimlico, Peckham, and Greenwich Street ym + a 
Tramways (Extensions, &amp;c.) Bill; That they had street Tram- 


examined the allegations contained in the Preamble ways (Exten- 





of the Bill, and amended the same, by addin 
recital referring to certain Plans, Sections, and a 
Book of Reference thereto, which had recently 
been deposited with the Clerks of the Peace for 
the Counties of Surrey and Middlesex, and found 
the same, as amended, to be true; and had gone 
through the Bill, and made Amendments there- 
unto. 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Lincoln City 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Lincoln Comm 
City Commons Bill ; and the same were twice read, 
and agreed to. ‘ 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration London one 
the London Street Tramways Bill, as amended ™™""*" 


in the Committee. Jnsoah 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Newport Railway Bill was read a second N Rail- 





time ; and committed. iad TLords.} 


a, sions, &amp;c.) Bill. 


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34 VicTorRIA. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 


ee. read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 
cies A Public Petition was Mo presented, and read ; 
heared and referred to a Select Committee. 
fifth Report. : 
uieowenand Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
e oneofthe Kxaminers of Petitions for Private Bills, 
Dench Rall That in the case of the /Jalesowen and Broms- 
mi) rove Branch Railways Bill, originating in the 
| , har and referred on the First Reading thereof, 
the Standing Orders not previously inquired into, 
and which are applicable thereto, love been com- 
plied with. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 
trinity College Ordered, That the Return relative to Trinity 


(Dublin), &amp;- College (Dublin), &amp;c., which was presented upon 
No. 295. the 14th day of this instant June, be printed. 


Temporary Ordered, That the Paper relative to Temporary 
lan. Laws, which was presented upon the 20th day of 
No. 296. this instant June, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Crown 
&amp;e, Colonies. Tjands, &amp;c. Colonies, which was presented upon 
No. 297. the 20th day of this instant June, be printed. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 
Capture and Murder, by Brigands, of British and 
Italian Subjects in Greece. , 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,—Return to an 
Order, dated the 5th day of May last, for a Return 
relative to Wrecks and Casualties. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That Mr. Adam have leave of absence 
for a week, on account of a domestic affliction. 


Greece (No, 16, 
1870.) 


Wrecks and 
Casualties. 


Leave of 
Absence. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of Correspondence concerning the 
Capture, effected at Rangoon in August 1868, of 
the Myengoon Prince, a Son of the King of Bur- 
mah. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 


Bast India 
(Myengoon 
Prince, ) 


Hementary The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
Hiucation Bill. +}, 6 adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 20th day of this instant June, was pro- 
posed to be made to the Question, That Mr. Speaker 
do now leave the Chair (for Committee on Ele- 
mentary Education Bill); and which Amendment 
was, to leave out from the word “ That” to the 
end of the Question, in order to add the words 
“the Grants to existing denominational schools 
“ should not be increased; and that, in any na- 
“tional system of elementary education, the at- 
** tendance should be everywhere compulsory, and 
“ the religious instruction should be supplied by 
“ voluntary effort, and not out of Public Funds,” 
instead thereof ; 
And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—The House resumed the said adjourned 
Debate. 
Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Thursday next. 
Balt Bil. The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjoured Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 16th day of March last, That the Ballot 
Bill be now read a second time ; 
Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Tuesday next. 
VoL. 125. 


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269 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Bakehouses 
Reading of the Bakehouses Bill ; Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Joint Stock 


Reading of the Joint Stock Companies’ Arrange- Companies’ 
ment Bill; r =’ 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Public Prose- 
mittee on the Public Prosecutors Bill; cutors Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Message from 
Message had been brought from the Lords by one the Lords. 
of their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Herefordshire and Herefordshire 


Gloucestershire Canal Navigation Bill, without any ee 
Amendment. Navigntion 
ill, 


The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, “ An Union of 
Act to amend the Law relating to the Union of Benefices 
Benefices ;” to which the Lords desire the con- Bill [Lords] 
currence of this House. gait 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, “ An Cornwallis 
Act for enabling the Trustees of the Will of the Estate Bill 
late Right Honourable James Mann Earl Corn- “r4*l 
wallis, deceased, to improve and develope his 
Estate at Hastings, and for other purposes;” to 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. : 


The Comptroller of the Household reported to Public Schools. 
the House, That their Address of the 30th day of 
May last, relative to Public Schools, had been pre- 
sented to Her Majesty; and that Her Majesty 
had been pleased to receive the same very gra- 
ciously, and to give the following Answer: 

I have received your Address representing that 
you have considered the Five Statutes for deter- 
mining and establishing the Constitution of the 
new Governing Bodies of Shrewsbury, Winchester, 
Harrow, Charterhouse, and Rugby Schools, and 
expressing your desire that, as since the passing of 
the Public Schools Act, 1868, the Endowed 
Schools Act, 1869, has passed, I will be pleased to 
refer back those Statutes to the Special Commis- 
sioners appointed under the Public Schools Act, in 
order that they may have the opportunity of re- 
considering certain parts of the said Statutes with 
reference to the principles applied in the Endowed 
Schools Act to other Endowed Schools: 

And I shall give directions in accordance with 
your Address. 


The Clerk Assistant informed the House, that Mr. Speaker's 
Mr. Speaker found himself unable to resume the !ndisposition. 
Chair this evening: — Whereupon Mr. Dodson, 
the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and 
Means, took the Chair as Deputy Speaker, pur- 
suant to the Standing Order. 


A Motion being made, and the Question being Lords Spiritual. 
ut, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to re- 
one Lords Spiritual (hereafter consecrated) from 
attendance in Parliament ; 
The House divided. 
The Yeas to the Right ; 
The Noes to the Left. 
Tellers for the Mr. Somerset Beaumont, 
Yeas, Mr. Hadfield : 
Tellers for the (Mr. Glyn, 
Noes, \ Captain Greville: 
So it passed in the Negative. 


} 102. 


} 158. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Munici 
to alter and amend the Law relating to the Muni- France 





uM M3 cip = (Ireland.) 













Sittings of the 
House. 


Magistrates, 
&amp;c. Election 
(Scotland.) 


Mortgages 
(No. 2) Bill. 


Wages Arrest- 
ment Limita- 
tion (Scotland) 
Bill. 


Married 
Women's Ac- 
knowledgments 
Bill. 


Party Proces- 
sions (Ireland) 
Bill. 


270 


cipal Franchise in Ireland: And that Mr. William 
Johnston and Mr. M*‘Clure do prepare, and bring 
it in, 

And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning ; 


Wednesday, 22nd June, 1870: 


A Motion was made, and the Question being 
roposed, That it is undesirable, for the efficient 
ialinnes of Public Business, that Opposed Busi- 

ness should be brought on after Twelve of the 
clock at night ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ Twelve,” 
and inserting the word “ One,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the word 
* Twelve” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the { Mr. Charles Gilpin, } 83 

Yeas, UMr. Clay: . 

Tellers for the { Mr. Collins, 1104 

Noes, Mr. Robert Fowler : J ; 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“ One ” be inserted instead thereof ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ Myr Collins, 


\ 76. 


r. Pease: 
Mr. Knight, } 

Tellers for the Noes,{ yf Beiere Fowler:{ 9% 

So it passed in the Negative. 

Then the Main Question, so amended, being pro- 
posed, That it is undesirable, for the efficient dis- 
charge of Public Business, that Opposed Business 
should be brought on after of the clock at 
night ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That this House do now adjourn :—And the 
said Motion and Question, as amended, were se- 
verally, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Laws for the Election of the Ma- 
gistrates and Councillors of Royal and Parliamen- 
tary Burghs in Scotland: And that the Lord Ad- 
vocate and Mr. Secretary Bruce do prepare, and 
bring it in. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Mortgages (No. 2) Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That Mr. Deputy Speaker do now leave 
the Chair :—It passed in the Negative. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the further Proceeding on consideration of the 
Wages Arrestment Limitation (Scotland) Bill, as 
amended in the Committee ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question being 
proposed, That the further Proceeding on con- 
sideration of the Bill be now resumed:—And a 
Debate arising thereupon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Married Women’s Acknowledg- 
ments Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Party Processions ( /reland) Bill; 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 


Q1ist—22nd June. 





1870. 


being proposed, That Mr. Deputy Speaker do now 
leave the Chair:—And a Debate arising there- 
upon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Tuesday the 12th day of July next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Registration of 
——r of the Registration of Voters (No, 2) pair(No.2) 
ill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Charitable 
Reading of the Charitable Funds Investment Bill ; — 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time oe 

this day. 


The Order of the day bei 
Reading of the Rents and 
Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


read, for the Second Rents ana 
eriodical Payments Periodical 
Payments Bill, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Railway Con. 
Reading of the Railway Construction Facilities struction 
Act (1864) Amendment Bill; (1864) ak 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. _ment Bill, 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Public Health 
into a Committee on the Public Health ( Scotland) on 
Supplemental Bill; and, after some time spent ~ ‘omens 
therein, Mr, Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 

Grant Duff reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill, and directed him to report 
the same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Inclosure 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed gaa 
upon the 10th day of this instant June, That the ~ 
Inclosure Amendment Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Monday the 4th day of July next. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Rating 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed (Ireland. ) 
upon the 13th day of this instant June, That. a 
Select Committee be appointed to inquire into the 
operation of the present area of rating within Poor 
Law Unions in /reland, with a view to ascertain 
whether such area of rating might with advantage 
be extended ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 


till Thursday next. 


The General Police and Improvement ( Scot- General Police 
land) Supplemental Bill was, according to Order, at (Soand) 
read the third time. Supplemental 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. Bill. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Corporation of 
the adjourned Debate a the Amendment which, “== ™® 
upon the 18th day of May last, was proposed to be 
made to the Question, That the Corporation of 
London Bill be now read a second time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Comnty oo. 
Reading of the County of London Bill; F 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve (Noe) (Stamp 
itself into a Committee to consider of week ~ Duty.] 





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the Stamp Duty payable on a Reconveyance of 
Mortgaged :operty to any Receipt in writing for 
all Moneys intended to be secured by such Mort- 
- gage in pursuance of the provisions of any Act of 
the present Session to extinguish the Estates of 
Mortgages on payment of the Mortgage Debt. 


scipal Mr. William Johnston presented a Bill to alter 

panctise and amend the Law relating to the Municipal 

(ireland) Bill. Franchise in Ireland: And the same was read the 

Bill 176. first time; and ordered to be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next; and to be printed. 


istrates, Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to amend the Laws 
Election for the Election of the Magistrates and Councillors 
(Scotland) Bill. YF Royal and Parliamentary Burghs in Scotland : 
Bill177- And the same was read the first time ; and ordered 
to be read a second time upon Monday next; and 

to be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after One of the clock 
on Wednesday morning, adjourned till this 
day. 








Wednesday, 22nd June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


, N compliance with the Special Order of the 

— ag I Ps on Monday ngs Dodson, the 

Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, 

in the absence of Mr. Speaker at Oxford, took 

the Chair as Deputy Speaker, pursuant to the 
Standing Order. 


North Metro. | ‘The House proceeded to take into consideration 
politan Tram- the North Metropolitan Tramways Bill, as amended 
wys Bil. in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Cornwallis The Cornwallis Estate Bill was read the first 

Estate Bill = time. 

anes. Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Glatgow Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Com- 
Sireet Tram- mittee on the Glasgow Street Tramways Bill and 
oa and the Glasgow Tramways Bill, that they have power, 
Tmways if they think fit, to consolidate the said Bills into 


Bil. one Bill. 


—_ Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
_ read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

Vide Twenty- 

fifth Report. 

ow bored Ordered, That the Return relative to Poor Law 


(Ireland), which was presented upon the 19th day 
No. 299. of May last, be printed. 


Hew Zealand Ordered, That the Return relative to the New 
Zealand Loan, which was presented upon the 10th 
day of this instant June, be printed. 


Wrecks and Ordered, That the Return relative to Wrecks 
gon and Casualties, which was presented upon the 21st 
0.300. day of this instant June, be printed. 


Postal Con- Mr. Stansfeld presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 

nda mand,—Copy of Convention between the General 

fsieration,, Post Office of the United Kingdom of Great 
Britain and Ireland and the General Post Office 
of the North German Confederation. 

New Postal Copy of Treasury Minute, dated 22nd June 

Worth Geman 2870, on the North German Confederation New 

Uufeleraton) Postal Convention. 


Savings Mr. Stansfeld also presented,—Return to an 
banks, Order, dated the 20th day of this instant June, 
for Returns relative to Savings Banks. 
. Natta That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 


VoL. 125. 


No, 298, 








34 Vicroria. Q1st—22nd June. 971 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Medical 
ee of the Medical Officers Superannuation a 
ul; 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 
An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
* this a three months.” 
And the Question being put, That the word 


“now” stand part of the Question ; 


The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the { Mr. Brady, 

Yeas, Mr. Donald Dalrymple: } - 

Tellers for the (Mr. Joshua Fielden, 

Noes, Mr. Mellor: } 28. 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for To-morrow. 


- be nae" e vs: day bene read, for the Second poe m+ 
eading of the Capital Sentences (Court of Ap- “nces (our 
peal) Bil; . . alte 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 
An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
this day three months.” - 
And the Question being put, That the word 
“ now ” stand part of the Question :—It passed in 
the Negative. 
And the Question being put, That the words 
“upon this day three months” be added at the 
end of the Question :—It was resolved in the 
Affirmative. 
Then the Main Question, so amended, being put ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon this day three months. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Brokers (City 
Reading of the Brokers (City of Zondon) Bill; —_ of London) 
And a Motion being made, and the Question Bm. 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 
Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Wednesday the 27th day of July next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second settled Estate 
Reading of the Settled Estates Bill ; Bill. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time:—And a Debate arising thereupon; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till To- 


morrow. 


The Order of tne day being read, for the Com- Suburban 
mittee on the Suburban Commons Bill; Commons Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Life at Sea 
Reading of the Life at Sea Bill; Bill, 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 4th day of July next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Cattle Sealing 

Reading of the Cattle Stealing Bill ; Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Tuesday the 5th day of July next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Charities, &amp;e. 
Reading of the Charities, &amp;c. Exemption Bill; Exemption 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 2B! 
upon Wednesday the 20th day of July next. 
2M4+ The 


272 


Educationof | The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the Blind, &amp;c. the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
- upon the 4th day of May last, was proposed to be 
made to the Question, That the Education of the 

Blind, &amp;c. Bill be now read a second time ; 
Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 

till Wednesday the 13th day of July next. 


Lodgers’ 
Goods Protec- 


The ae Goods Protection Bill was, ac- 
tion Bill. 


cording to Order, read a second time; and com- 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 
Wednesday next. 


Ways and 
Means. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 17th day of this instant June, was pro- 
posed to be made to the Question, That Mr. 
Speaker do now leave the Chair (for Committee 
of Supply) ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till To-morrp#v. 


Joint Stock 
Companies’ 
Arrangement 
Bill. 


The Joint Stock Companies Arrangement Bill 
was, according to Order, read a second time ; and 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for Wednesday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Mortgages (No. 2) Bill; 
and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Deputy 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and the Judge Ad- 
vocate reported, That the Committee had made 
Progress in the Bill, and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, 
again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mortgages 
(No. 2) Bill. 


Charitable 
Funds Invest- 
ment Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Charitable Funds Investment Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Rents and Periodical Payments 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


Rents and 
Periodical 
Payments Bill. 


Public Health 
(Scotland) 
Supplemental 
Bill. 


The Public Health (Scotland) Supplemental 
Bill was, according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Mortgages The House, according to Order, resolved itself 


(Se, 3) into a Committee on Mortgages (No. 2 
| Stamp Duty.] De 0 gages (No. 2) [ Stamp 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That it is — to extend the 


Stamp Duty payable on a Reconveyance of Mort- 

gaged Property to any Receipt in writing for all 

moneys intended to be secured by such Mortgage, 

in pursuance of the provisions of any Act of the 

present Session to extinguish the Estates of Mort- 

gagees on payment of the Mortgage Debt. 
Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
the Judge Advocate reported, That the Committee 
had come to a Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received To-morrow. 





99nd-—23rd June. 











1870. 


The Order for reading a second time, To-mor- 
row, the Savings Banks Bill, was read, and dis- 
charged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 30th day of this instant June. 


Savin 
Bill, 88 Banks 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into stamp Duties 
a Committee, To-morrow, on the Stamp Duties Bill. 
Bill, was read, and discharged. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
the 30th day of this instant June, resolve itself into 
the said Committee. 


Pub 


The Order for reading a second time, To- Inland Re. 
morrow, the Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill, venue Acts 
was read, and discharged. Repeal Bill, 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 30th day of this instant June. 


The Order for taking into consideration, To- university 
morrow, the University Tests Bill, as amended in Teste Bill. 
the Committee, was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion upon Monday next. 


Ordered, That the Committee of Public Ac- Public 
counts have Power to report their Observations Accounts 
thereupon to the House; together with the Mi- First Report.) 
nutes of the Evidence taken before them from 9 901. 
time to time. 

Mr. Hunt reported from the said Committee; 

That they had made Progress in the matters to 
them referred, and directed him to make a Report 
thereof to the House ; together with the Minutes 
of the Evidence taken before them. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be priuted. 


eorex 


Mr. Bazes reported the Brighton and Hove Brighton ant 
General Gas Bill, with Amendments. Hove General 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the terde_ 

Table. . 


Mr. Hardcastle reported the Newry and Ar- Newry and 
magh Railway (Arbitration) Bill, with Amend- ey 
ments. ti Bill 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; [Lorde] 
and be printed. 


Fe oe | 


Mr. Hardcastle reported the South Eastern South Raster 
Railway Bill, with Amendments. pees bul 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the “4 

Table ; and be printed. 


Mr. Hardcastle reported from the Committee on Railway Bills 
Group 13 of Railway Bills; That, there being no (Grup ) 
business before the Committee, the Committee 
had adjourned to Tuesday next, at Twelve of the rn 
clock. &amp; 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 





Thursday, 23rd June, 1870. 
PRAYERS. Di 


M R. Charles Forster reported from the Select Hee 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they pwenty- 
had examined the Petitions presented upon the 13th, fourth Report.) 
14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th days of this instant 
June, and had directed him to make a Report 
thereof to the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Corrupt pene oF 
Practices have Power to report their Observations ste, ool 
thereupon to the House. wine 


Mr. Disraeli reported from the said Cnn; 
a 


oso 








Public Schools. 


London, 
Brighton, and 
South Coast 
Railway Bill 
{Lords.] 


Pier and Har- 
bour Orders 
Covfirmation 
(No. 2) Bill. 


Bill 178. 


Thames im- 
bankment, 
(North) Bill, 


Leeds Corpo- 
ration Gas, 
ke, Bill, 


Metropolitan 
trict Kail. 
way Bill, 


Liverpool 
mares 


34 VicToRia. 


That they had considered the matters to them 
referred, and directed him to make a Report thereof 
to the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Russell Gurney presented, pursuant to the 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of Draft 
Statute for determining and establishing the Con- 
stitution of the Governing Body of Charterhouse 
School. No. VII. (5). 

Copy of Draft Statute for constituting a new 
Governing Body for Harrow School. No. VI. (7). 

Copy of Draft Statute for constituting a new 
Governing Body for Rugby School. No. V. (7). 

Copy of Draft Statute for constituting a new 
Governing Body for Shrewsbury Free Grammar 
School. No. IV. (8). 

Copy of Draft Statute for constituting a new 
Governing Body for Winchester School. No. II. 
11). 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,— Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the London, Brighton, and 
South Coast Railway Bill, originating in the Lords, 
and referred on the First Reading thereof, the 
Standing Orders not previously inquired into, and 
which are applicable thereto, have been complied 
with. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


Mr. Knight reported from the Select Committee 
on the Pier and Harbour Orders Confirmation 
(No. 2) Bill; That they had considered the matter 
therein contained of the Confirmation of the Order 
in the Schedule thereto in respect of the Harbour 
of Falmouth ; that the Provisional Order relating 
thereto ought to be confirmed; and that they had 
directed him to report the Bill in respect thereof, 
with Amendments, to the House. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Amendment made by the Lords to the Thames 
Embankment (North) Bill; and the same was 
twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Leeds 
Corporation Gas, &amp;c. Bill; and the same were 
twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Metro- 
politan District Railway Bill; and the same were 
twice read, and, with Amendments to several of 
them, agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships, with Amendments; to which this House 
doth desire the concurrence of their Lordships. 


_ The Liverpool Tramways Biil was read the third 
time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the 
Title be, An Act for enabling the Liverpool Tram- 
VoL. 125, 


23rd June. 





273 


ways Company to make new Street Tramways in 
Toxteth Park, in extension of their authorised 
Undertaking, and for other purposes. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Portsmouth Street Tramways Bill was read Portsmouth 
the third time. ee 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. — 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Settled Estates 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed Bill. 
upon the 22nd day of this instant June, That the 
Settled Estates Bill be now read a second time; 
Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till To-morrow. 


Several Public Petitions were 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the 


resented, and public 
able. Petitions. 
Vide Twenty- 
fifth Report. 
Ordered, That the Return relative to Savings Savings 
Banks, which was presented upon the 22nd day of Banks 
this instant June, be printed. No. 308. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented, by Her Majesty’s East India 
Command,—Copy of Report to the Secretary of (Railways.) 
State for Jndia in Council, on Railways in India, 
for the year 1869-70, by Juland Danvers, Esquire, 
Government Director of the Zndian Railway Com- 
panies. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Public 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Second Report of the fiona) 
Deputy Keeper of the Public Records in Jreland ” 
[2nd March 1870. | 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant to Municipal 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Abstract (Rawle pom 
of the Statements of all Monies received and ex- Wales.) 
pended on account of the Mayor, Aldermen, and 
Burgesses of each of the different Municipal Bo- 
roughs in England and Wales, for the year ended 
31st August 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,—Return to an provisional 
Order, dated the 3lst day of May last, for a Orders and 
Return relative to Provisional Orders and Certi- ©*ttificates. 
ficates. No, 304. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented, pursuant to Railways 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of Abandonment. 
Warrant of the Board of Trade authorising the 
Abandonment of the South Wales and Great 
Western Direct Railway, in pursuance of “ The 
Abandonment of Railways Act, 1850,” and “ The 
Railway Companies Act, 1867”; and Report 
thereon. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table ; and that the first be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Wines and 
a Return of the Number of Gallons of Wines and Spirits 
Spirits on which Duty has been paid in the several — 
Ports of Ireland in each year, from 1858 to 1869 
inclusive, distinguishing the Quantities imported 
into Jre/and direct from Foreign Ports from those 
which have been transhipped from England or 
Scotland; and also distinguishing French Wines 
and Spirits from Spanish and Portuguese Wines 
and Spirits, and from the Wines and Spirits of 
other Countries. 


2Ne Ordered, 





Postage Rates 
(India, &amp;c.) 


274 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Statement in form subjoined, showing the Rates 
of Postage levied on pre-paid Letters and News- 
papers forwarded by the Weekly Mails to India, 
China, and Australia, by way of Marseilles and 
7 respectively, and the Distribution there- 
of :— 





93rd—224th June. 








Australia. 





China 





a. 


Saint Paul’s 
Deanery 
Estates, &amp;c. 





Elementary 
Education Bill. 


Supply. 





Vid Marseilles :— 
Letters 


-{ Newspapers, not exceeding 402. - 


Vid Brindisi :— 
Letters 


Newspapers, not exceeding 4 oz. - 


a d, 
= not exceeding } oz. - 
$oz.toloz- = 
1 oz, to 14 02, - : 
every additional § oz. 


4 oz. to 8 oz. - . 
every additional 4 oz. 


© not exceeding $ 02. - 
4 02, to } o7. al . 
1 ox. to 1} oz. - 
every additional 4 oz. 























Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of the Yearly Receipts by the Ecclesias- 
tical Commissioners for England, from the time 
of their Possession up to Michaelmas Day last, 
of the Revenues derived by them from the sepa- 
rate Estates of the Deanery of Saint Pauls, Lon- 
don, and the Estates of the Non-residentiary Pre- 
bends, and of the Dean and Chapter of the said 
Cathedral (in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, 
No. 483, of Session 1861):——And, Estimate of 
the Receipts from the same Sources for the year 
ending Michaelmas Day 1870, 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 20th day of this instant June, was pro- 
posed to be made tothe Question, That Mr. Speaker 
do now leave the Chair (for Committee on the Ele- 
mentary Education Bill); and which Amendment 
was to Sone out from the word “ That” to the end 
of the Question, in order to add the words “ the 
** Grants to existing denominational schools should 
* not be increased ; and that, in any national sys- 
“tem of elementary education, the attendance 
“should be everywhere compulsory, and the re- 
* ligious instruction should be —— by volun- 
“ tary effort and not out of Public Funds,” instead 
thereof ; 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:— The House resumed the said ad- 
journed Debate. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till To-morrow, at Two of the clock. 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 


Friday, 24th June, 1870: 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 17th day of this instant June, was pro- 
posed to be made to the Question, That Mr.Speaker 
do now leave the Chair (for Committee of Supply); 
and which Amendment was, to leave out from the 








1870. 


word “ That” to the end of the Question, in order 
to add the words “ the continued want of employ- 
** ment among those who live by waged labour in 
“ many of the great Towns of the Sanka calls 
“ for the special consideration of this House, with 
“ a view to the means that may best be devised for 
“‘ the remedy of the same without delay,” instead 
wr Qu n 
d the estion being again proposed, That 

the words proposed to be left out intone of the 
Question :— The House resumed the said ad- 
journed Debate :—And the said proposed Amend- 
ment was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the. Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


1. A further Sum, not exceeding £. 765,550, 
on account, for the following Civil Services; 
viz, i— 


Cuass I. 


Great Britain :— 


Royal Palaces - - 
Royal Parks —_— 
Public Buildings - 
Furniture of Public Offices 
Westminster Palace, Acquisition 0: 
Houses of Parliament - - 
Public Offices’ Site - - 
New Home and Colonial Offices 
Public Record Repository  - 
Chapter House, Westminster 
Sheriff Court Houses, Scotland 
National Gallery rey 
University of London ( Buildings) 
G niversity - - 
Edinburgh Industrial Museum 
Burlington House - - 
Post Office and Inland Revenue Buildin 
British Museum Buildings - - 
County Courts Buildings - 
Science and Art Department Buildings 
Surveys of the United Kingdom = - 
Harbours of Refuge - - 
Portland Harbour - 
Metropolitan Fire Brigade - 
Rates on Government Property 
Wellington Monument - 


se ¢ 2 


Lan 


ee ee ee ee 
eereveoestuea 


Ps tvesre est eRrigsesae 


Ireland :— 
Public Buildi 
Ulster —- ° “ ‘ 


Abroad :— 
Lighthouses Abroad aS a 
Embassy Houses: Parisand Madrid - - 
Embassy Houses and Consular Buildings, Con- 


stantinople, China, Japan, and Tehran - 


Cxass II. 
England :— : 

Board of Trade and Subordinate Departments - 
Privy Seal Office - - - - - + 
Charity Commission - + - - = 
Civil Service Commission . 
Copyhold, Inclosure, and Tithe Commission - 
Copyhold,Inclosure, and Drainage Acts Expenses 
Exchequer and Audit Department - = - 
General Register Office - - - 
Lunacy Commission - 
Mint - - - - 
National Debt Office - 
Patent Office - + - 
Paymaster General’s Office 
Poor Law Commission - 
Public Record Office - - 
Public Works Loan Commissio 
Registrars of Friendly Societies 
Stationery Office and Printing 
Woods, Forests, &amp;c., Office of - 
Works and Public Buildings, Office of 
Secret Service - olatetl 


Scotland :— 
Exchequer and other Offices 
Fishery Board 
General Register Office - 
Lunacy Commission - 
Poor Law Commission - 


8,500 
250 
1,500 
1,000 
1,750 
750 
38,000 
4,000 
1,750 
3,500 
1,500 
3,000 
1,750 
1 7,000 
1 3750 
500 
250 
$4,000 
2,500 
8,000 
2,000 


500 

1,000 

750 

§00 

1,500 
Treland :— 





wen of 
mployment 
for Labourers, 








34 Vicrorta. 





Ireland :— 
Lord Lieutenant’s Household - 
Chief Secretary’s Office - ~ 
Boundary Survey - 
Charitable Donations and Bequests Office 
General Register Office - 


Poor Law Commission - « “ 3 
Publie Record Office - « - “i 
Public Works Office “ - ~ 2 
Cuass III. 
England :— 
Law Charges - a 


Criminal Prosecutions 
Chancery Court - 
Common Law Courts 
Bankruptcy Court - 
County Courts - 
Probate Court - 
Admiralty Court Registry 
Land Registry Office - 
Police Courts, Zondon and Sheerness 
Metropolitan Police - 
County and Borough Police, Great Britain 
Government Prisons, England, and Transporta- 
tion and Convict Establishments in the 
Colonies’ - - - - 
County Prisons and Reformatories, Great 
Britain - - - 


Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum ‘sa 
Miscellaneous Legal ae os Me 
Scotland :— 


Criminal Proceedin - 
Courts of Law and Tustice 
Register House pe 
Prisons - - 


Treland:— 


Law Charges and Criminal Prosecutions 
Court of Chancery - - - ~ 
Common Law Courts’ - 

Court of Bankruptcy and Insolvency 
Landed Estates Court - - - 
Probate Court - 
Admiralty Court Registry 
Registry of Deeds - - 
Registry of Judgments - 
Dublin Metropolitan Police - 
Constabulary- = - ~ 
Government Prisons and ‘Reformatories - 
County Prisons - - - - 
Dundrum Criminal Lunatic Asylum 
Four Courts Marshalsea Prison = - 
Miscellaneous Legal Charges - - 


Crass IV, 
Great Britain :— 

Public Education - 
Science and Art Department 
British Museum = 
National Gallery - 
National Portrait Gallery 
Learned Societies - - 
University of London’ - 
Endowed Schools Commission 
Universities, &amp;c., in Scotland - 
Board of Manufactures, Scotland 


Ireland :— 
Public Education - “ 
Commissioners of Education ( Endowed Schools) 
National Gallery - - - - = = 
Royal Irish Academy ae Sie oe ea 
Queen’s University a, GR ee ene 
Queen’s Colleges - - - - © 
Crass V. 


Diplomatic Services - - - - 
Consular Services - - - - - 
Colonies, Grants in Aid - 

Orange River Territory and Saint Helena 
Slave Trade, Commissions for Suppression of 
Tonnage Bounties, @&amp;-° -* * = 
Emigration - - 
Coolie Emigration - 
Treasury Chest - 


aus 02? Ga 8 4 


Crass VI. 


Superannuation and Retired Allowances 
Merchant Seamen's Fund Pensions, &amp;c. 
Relief of Distressed British Seamen 
Hospitals and Infirmaries, Jreland - 
Miscellaneous Charitable ) Alowanees, &amp;e., Great 
Britain - - 
— Charitable Allowances, ee. Ire. 


VoL. 125. 


23rd—24th June. 


£. 
500 
2,250 
50 
1,750 
1,750 
8,500 
500 
2,250 


1,500 


6,000 


2,500 
2,000 


? 


6,500 


2,500 
750 
1,000 
1,000 
250 
1,250 
250 
8,500 
70,000 
4,000 
4,000 


250 
750 


70,000 
13,500 
7,500 
1,500 
200 
1,000 
750 
1,000 
1,500 
250 


40,000 
100 
200 
150 
300 
350 


17,000 
17,000 
4,600 


350 
2,500 
1,000 


1,500 


33,500 
4,000 
3,000 
1,500 


500 


275 


Cuass VII. £. 


orary Commissions- - - - = 38,000 
Lena Dues on Shippin - = 4,000 
Malta and Alexandria Taignesh, ke. +s 100 
Flax Cultivation, Jreland - a. 200 
Miscellaneous Expenses ~ - - - = 500 

Torat - - - £.765,550 





2. £.390,000, on account, for the Post Office 
Packet and Post Office Telegraph Services :-— 
viz. : eum 


£, 
Post Office Packet Service - - - - 300,000 
Post Office Telegraphs - - © = 000 
£. 390,000 





Resolutions to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day, 
at Two of the clock. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


mittee on the Gun Licences Bill Bill. 
And a Motion being made, ond the Question 
1 


being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 


An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” to 
the end of the Question, i in order to add the words 
“this House will, upon this day three months, 
** resolve itself into ie said Committee,” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question ; 

he House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the j Mr. Glyn, 

Yeas, \Captain Greville: 

Tellers for the { Mr. Taylor,. L 

Noes, ‘Sir Wilfrid Lawson: 5: 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


} 262. 


(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 
CrausEs, N° 1 and N° 2, agreed to. 


Cravuse, N° 3 (Duty on license to use a gun), 

Amendment proposed, in p. 1, ls. 22 and 23, 
to leave out the words “or carry.” 

Question proposed, That the words “or carry ” 
stand part of the Clause: —Amendment, by leave, 
withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 23, to 
leave out the words “ one pound,” in order to insert 
the words “ ten shillings.’ 

Question, That the words “one pound” stand 
part of the Clause—— put, and negatived. 

Question put, That the words “ten shillings” be 
there inserted ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellersfor the { Mr. Glyn, 1 163 

Yeas, Captain Greville: | eae 

Tellersfor the { Sir Henry Selwin-Ibbetson, 106 

Noes, |Mr. Andrew Johnston: . 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause to add the words “ Provided always, 
« That each additional chamber or barrel: above 








NN2 “two 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Gun Licences 














Army Enlist- 
ment Bill. 


Extradition 
Bill, 


Norwich 
Voters Dis- 
franchisement 
Bill. 


276 


‘«* two shall be liable to an additional charge of 
“ five shillings.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added ; 

Whereupon, Motion made, and Question pro- 
posed, That the Chairman do report Progress, and 
ask leave to sit again:—Motion, by leave, with- 
drawn. 

Question, That those words be there added—— 
put, and negatived. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Crauses, N° 4 to N° 6, agreed to. 

CiausE, N° 7 (Penalty for using or carrying a 
gun without license). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 21, after the 
word “ thereof,” to insert the words “or upon 
“lands in the occupation of the owner of the 
gun.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question put, 
That the Chairman do report Progress, and ask 


Tellers for the Noes,} 





leave to sit again ; 
The Committee divided. 
Tellers for the Yeas,{ = &gt; ama 34. 

- Mr. Giyn, 

Tellers for the Nooss{ Cartain Cireville : } 166. 

Question put, That those words be there inserted ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the Yeas,{ ir ad ‘ } 112. 

Mr. Glyn, 90 
Captain Greville : } y 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Chairman do now leave the Chair :—Motion, by 
leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 29, 
after the word “ duty” to insert the words “ or 
** when engaged in target practice.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted ; 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill, and that he was directed to move, 
That the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Army Enlistment Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Extradition Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendment made by 
the Lords to the Norwich Voters Disfranchisement 
Bill. 

The said Amendment, p. 1, 1. 23, leave out “no,” 
and insert “ Neither Arthur Bignold mentioned in 
* Schedule A. annexed to the said Report, nor 
“ any,” being read a second time; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made there- 
unto, by inserting after the word “ Bignold,” the 
words “nor Orlando D. Ray.” 

And the Question being proposed, that those 
words be there inserted:—And a Debate arising 
thereupon ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the Debate be now adjourned :—And 
the said Motion was, with leave of the House, with- 
drawn. 


23rd—24th June. 





1870. 


And the Question being put, That those words be 
there inserted:—It was resolved in the Affirma- 
tive. 

And the said Amendment, so amended, was 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendment made by their Lordships, 
with an Amendment; to which this House doth 
desire the concurrence of their Lordships. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third Sligo ana 
Reading of the Sligo and Cashel Disfranchisement Chel Dis- 
Bill ; + maaan 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Rating 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed (Ireland.) 
upon the 13th day of this instant June, That a 
Select Committee be appointed to inquire into the 
operation of the present Area of Rating within 
Poor Law Unions in Jreland, with a view to 
ascertain whether such Area of Rating might with 
advantage be extended ; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Factories and 

Reading of the Factories a Workshops Bill; Workshops 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Feudal and 
mittee on the Feudal and Burgage Tenures Aboli- Burgage 
tion ( Scotland) Bill ; pn 

Resolved, That this House will, upé6n Monday (scotland) Bill, 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Annuity Tax 
Committee on the Annuity Tax Abolition ( Edin- CRélaburgh 
burgh and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment and Montrose 
Bill; &amp;c.) Act 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday ener a 


next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Dividends and Stock Bill was, according to Dividends and 
Order, read the third time. Stock Bill. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Larceny (Advertisements) Bill was, accord- Larceny (Ad- 
ing to Order, read the third time. as 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Cattle Disease (Jreland) Bill was, accord- Cattle Disease 
ing to Order, read a second time; and committed (tteland) Bill 
to a Committee of the whole House, for Monday 
next. 


The Curragh of Kildare Bill was, according to &gt; a 
Order, read a second time; and committed to a “"*° 
Committee of the whole House, for Monday 
next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- New Zealand 
mittee on New Zealand (Guarantee of Loan) ; Cus) 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- oa, ; 
— on the Medical Officers Superannuation gnnyation 
ul; 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. Th 
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Mortgages The Order of the day being read, for receiving 
ios) (Sta™P the Report from the Committee on Mortgages 
v] (No. 2) [Stamp Duty]; 
Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Tuesday next. 


sortgs The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
(No. 2) Bill. mittee on the Mortgages (No. 2) Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Message fron Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 

theLords. sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

Preston The Lords have agreed to the Preston Station 

Station Bill. Bill, without any Amendment. 

Dublin and The Lords have agreed to the Amendment 

Antrim Junce- made by this House to the Dublin and Antrim 

— fords Junction Railway Bill, without any Amendment. 

Owens College !he Lords have agreed to the Amendments 

Extension | made by this House to the Owens College Exten- 

Bill [Zords.] sion Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords 
desire the concurrence of this House. 

Appellate The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 

Jurisdiction for better regulating the Constitution and Pro- 

Bill {ords.) cedure of Courts of Appeal; to which the Lords 
desire the concurrence of this House. 

Rattray’s The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 

Estate Bill to amend an Act to authorise the borrowing of 

(Lords. Money on the Security of the Entailed Estate of 
Downie Park, in the County of Forfar, or the Sale 
of a portion of the Estate, for the purpose of paying 
the Debts and Legacies affecting the same ; and to 
make further — for the Sale of the Estate ; 


to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. 
Married The Lords request, that this House will be 
Women's pleased to communicate to their Lordships, a Copy 


Property Bill Of the Report from the Select Committee appointed 
. by this House in Session 1867-8 on the Married 
Women’s Property Bill, together with the Minutes 
of Evidence taken before the said Committee. 


Turnpike Acts The Order for the House to resolve itself into 


— a Committee, upon Monday next, on the Turn- 
; pike Acts Continuance, &amp;c. Bill, was read, and 
discharged. 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
the 4th day of July next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


Railway and © Mr. Cross reported from the General Committee 
oe on Railway and Canal Bills; That they had made 
Report.) alterations in the Groups already formed, and had 

No. 87. directed him to report the same to the House. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 


and be printed. 


Metropolitan | Mr. Bathurst reported the Metropolitan Street 

Guest Trem. Tramways Bill, with Amendments. P 

Pm , ‘ — That the Report do lie/upon the 
able. 


L iverpool Mr. Bathurst reported from the Committee on 
eng Group No. 9 of Railway Bills; That in the case 
msl. of the Liverpool Street Tramways Bill, they had 
examined the allegations contained in the Pre- 
amble of the Bill, but the same had not been 

proved to their satisfaction. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before Three of 
the clock on Friday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 


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23rd—24th June. 977 


Friday, 24th June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
M R. Dodson reported the Littlehampton Water Littlehampton 
Bill, with Amendments. Water Bill 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. [Lords.] 


The London Street Tramways Bill was read the rondon Street 
third time. Tramways 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. = 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Eymantiy 
the Plymouth, Stonehouse, and Devonport Tram- and Doremati 
ways Bill, as amended in the Committee; and Tramways 
Amendments were made to the Bill. Bill (changed 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 2," PY- 


mouth, Stone- 
house, and Devonport Street Tramways.’ 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Leeds street 
Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways Bill ; Tramways 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ™! 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Leeds Tram. 

Reading of the Leeds , Bill; ways Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 

Reading of the Manchester ial Salford and District *"4 oe. 

Tramways (No. 1) Bill; Tramway 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (No. 1) Bil. 


upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and District — pee 
Tramways (No. 2) Bill; Tramways 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (Ne. 2) Bill, 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 
Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways Bill ; mess 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time , 


upon Friday next. 


Rattray’s Estate Bill was read the first time. Rattray’s 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- itorde} 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. ’ 


Ordered, That Standing Order 199 be sus- Glasgow 
pended in the case of the Glasgow Street Tram- panmng pe 
ways Bill and the Glasgow Tramways Bill, and end Ghuase 
that the Committee have leave to sit and proceed Seumge 


with the said Bills upon Tuesday next. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read ; and ordered to li¢ upon the Table. — 
Vide Twenty- 
sixth Report. 
Ordered, That the Papers relative to Public PublieSchoo 
Schools, which were presented upon the 23rd day No. 58, 
of this instant June, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Municipal Municipal 
Boroughs, (England and Wales), which was pre- (Reglind ‘ant 
sented upon the 23rd day of this instant June, be Wales.) 


printed. No. 3065. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Railways Railways 
Abandonment, which was presented upon the 23rd Abandonment. 
day of this instant June, be printed. No. 31. 


Mr. William Edward Forster presented, by Her Education 
Majesty’s Command,—Copy of Seventeenth Report oo and 
of the Science and Art Department of the Com- 
mittee of Council on Education, 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 

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278 


Mr. Grant Duff presented, by Her Majesty’s 
Command,—Copy of Statistical Abstract relating 
to British India from 1860 to 1869 (as far as Par- 
ticulars can be stated), compiled from. Official 


Records and Papers presented to Parliament. 


Third Number. 

Mr. Grant Duff also presented,—Return to an 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 21st day of 
this instant June, for a Return relative to East 
India (Myengoon Prince). 
© Prewete That the said Papers do lie upon the 

able. 


East India 
Myengoon 
) 


General Police Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an 
and Improve- Address to Her Majesty, dated the 21st day of 
fand) (act March last, for a Return relative to the General 
(1862.) Police and Improvement (Scotland) Act (1862). 
Criminal Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
Expenses the 24th day of March last, for a Return relative 
(Scotland) to Criminal Expenses (Scotland). 

* pet That the said Returns do lie upon the 

able. 


Greece (No.17, 


a Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 


mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 

Capture and Murder, by Brigands, of British and 

Italian Subjects in Greece. 

. _— That the said Paper do lie upon the 
able. 


Valuation of Ordered, That the Select Committee on the 
— ~~ Valuation of Lands and Assessments (Scotland) 
(Scotland) Bil. Bill have Power to report the Minutes of the Evi- 
dence taken before them to the House. 

The Lord Advocate reported from the said 
Committee; That they had considered the said 
Bill, and taken Evidence thereon, which they had 
directed him to report to the House; and had 
gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Monday 
next. 


No. 294. 


Bill 179. 


Army (Expe- 
dition to 
Abyssinia.) 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented | 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased | 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Copies of the Letter or Minute from the 
Director General of the Topographical Depart- 
ment of the War Office, reporting the completion 
of the Official Record of the Expedition to Abys- 
sinia: And, of any Official Correspondence, 
carried on subsequently, between the War Office 
and the Compilers of the Record. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Shedee’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Names and Number of the 
Matriculated Students in each year’s Course of the 
Faculty of Arts in the three Queen’s Colleges of 
Belfast, Cork, and Galway, during the Session 
1868-69, stating the Religious Denomination of 
each Student, and whether he held any Scholar- 
ship or Exhibition, either Collegiate or attached 
to the University, together with the full Value 
of all Scholarships or Exhibitions held by such 
Student since he matriculated; the Return to be 
given separately for each year’s Course, as in the 
annexed Form, with a Summary :— 


Queen’s 
Colleges 
(Matriculatea 
Students.) 


94th June. 








1870. 


Queen’s College ( Belfast) Session 1868-9. 
(First) Year’s Course Faculty of Arts. 





of Public Endowments 
from those paid out of 
Private. 

Value of Scholarships, &amp;c, 


held in 1868-69. 


Value of Scholarships, &amp;c. 


held in 1867-68. 


guishing those paid out 


tions, &amp;c. held in Ses- 
sion 1868-69, distin- 


Names of Students. 

Religious Denominations. 

Scholarships or Exhibi- 

Value of Scholarships, &amp;c. 
held in 1866-67. 























——Similar Return for Second, Third, &amp;c., Year’s 
Courses in each of the Colleges: — 


Summary. 





y 


at any Time held 


Scholarships, &amp;c- 


Students who have 


never held an 
Scholarship, &amp;e, 


Roman Catholics, 
Students who have 





First Year’s Course - 

Second Year's Course - 

Third Year’s Course - 
&amp;e. &amp;c. 


Total - - 























Ordered, "That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Married 
that part of the Message from the Lords of the —— 
23rd day of this instant June, wherein their Lord- rise? 1) 
ships request that this House will communicate to 
their Lordships, a Copy of the Report from the 
Select Committee appointed by this House in 
Session 1867-8 on the Married Women’s Pro- 
perty Bill, together with the Minutes of Evidence 
taken before the said Committee. 

Ordered, That a Printed Copy of the said Re- 
port be communicated to the Lords, as desired by 
their Lordships: And that the Clerk do deliver 
the same. 


Broadmoor 
Lunatic 
Asylum. 


The Order made upon the 20th day of this in- 
stant June, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return relative to Broadmoor Lunatic Asylum, 
was read, and discharged. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Broadmoor 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased —_— 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 7 
IIouse, a Return of all Sums expended to the end 
of the year 1869 in the Building and Alterations 
of the Criminal Lunatic Asylum at Broadmoor. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


The High Court of Justice Bill was read the igh owe 
first time; and ordered to be read a second time “08 


« Lords. 
upon Monday next; and to be printed. : a 


the tre 
Bill [Lords.] 
Bill 181. 


The Appellate Jurisdiction Bill was read | 
first time; and ordered to be read a second time 
‘upon Monday next; and to be printed. 


Ordered, That Mr. Charley have leave of ab- ys eon 
sence for a month, on account of ill health. 








Supply. 


Civil Services. 


$4 Vicrorta. 


Mr. 





Glyn reported from the Committee of 
Supply, several Resolutions ; which were read, as 
follow : 

1. That a further Sum, not exceeding £. 765,550, 
be granted to Her Majesty, on account, for or to- 
wards defraying the Charge for the following Civil 


Services, to the 31st day ‘of March 1871} viz. : 


Ctass I, 
Great Britain :— 
Royal Palaces yo. et me 
Royal Parks - - - -. « “ 
Public Buildings - - “i a e 


Furniture of Public Offices - 
Westminster Palace, Acquisition of Land 
Houses of Parliament - - - 
Public Offices’ Site- - 

New Home and Colonial Offices 
Public Record Repository - 
Chapter House, Westminster - 
Sheriff Court Houses, Scotland 
National Gallery Enlargement 
University of London Bultings 
Glasgow University 

Edinburgh Industrial Museum 
Burlington House - = = - 

Post Office and Inland Revenue Buildings 
British Museum Buildings = - 
County Courts Buildings - 
Seience and Art Department Buildings 
Surveys of the United Kingdom 
Harbours of Refuge -. * 
Portland Harbour - -— - 
Metropolitan Fire Brigade - 
Rates on Government Property 
Wellington Monument - 


Ireland :— 
Public Buildings - - - - = - 
Ulster Canal - - - - “ ns “ 
Abroad :— 
Lighthouses Abroad - mo Le 


Embassy Houses: Paris and Madrid - - 
Embassy Houses and Consular Buildings, Con- 
stantinople, China, Japan, and Tehran - 


Cuass II. 
England :— 
Board of Trale and Gubertinate sepetnts - 
Privy Seal Office - - - - 
Charity Commission - - - - - 
Civil Service Commission - - - - 


Copyhold, Inclosure, and Tithe Commission - 
Copyhold, iaaleoums, and ge Sate Ex- 
penses 
Exche ner and Audit Department 
Guna Register Office - - 
Lunacy Commission - 
Mint - - 
National Debt Office - 
Patent Office - - 
Paymaster General’s Office 
Poor Law Commission - 
Public Record Office - = - 
Public Works Loan Commission 
Registrars of Friendly Societies 
Stationery Office and Printing 
Woods, Forests, &amp;c., Office of 
Works and Public Buildings, Office of 
Secret Service - - 
Scotland :— 
Exchequer and other Offices 
Fishery Board r 
General Register Office 
Lunacy Commission 
Poor Law Commission 


Ireland :— 


Lord Lieutenant’s Household - - -— - 
Chief Secretary’s Office - - - - - 
Boundary Survey - - - 
Charitable Donations and Bequests Office - 
General Register Office - - 
Poor Law Commission 
Public Record Office 

Public Works Office 


: 2 8 2 2 
&gt; -. woe 2 2.8 eS 6 Ce 
as - Sf £2. Sale 
ef 2a £6 ¢.8 @¢ 2 &amp; £2 8 


Cuass III, 
England :— 
Law Charges - eae Se - - - 
Criminal Prosecutions - - - - - 
Chancery Court - - - - ~ - 
Common Law Courts’ - - - - - 
Bankruptcy Gourt- -© ©|-© + = « 
County Courts ae el ee 
Probate Court - ~ ° ~ os ai 
Admiralty Court Registry - - - = 


VoL. 125. 


£. 
3,000 
8,590 
10,000 
1,500 
4,000 
3,000 
1,500 
7,000 
3,000 
500 
1,250 
1,750 
1,500 
1,750 
1,000 
5,000 
13,000 
1,500 
5,000 
3,500 


10,000 


3,500 
500 
1,000 
3,000 
100 


12,000 
500 


1,500 
250 


5,000 


1,500 


500 
2,250 

50 
1,750 
1,750 
8,500 


2,250 


Q4th June. 






































279 








£. 1 | 
Land Registry Office - - - 500 
Police Courts, London and Mlewnen - - 2,000 } 
Metropolitan Police - - 18,000 
County and Borough Police, Great Britain - 17,000 
Government Prisons, England, and Transport- | 
ation and Convict Establishments in the 
Colonies - 40,000 | 
County Prisons and Reformatories, Great 
Britain - - 25,000 i 
Broadmoor Criminal Lunatie Asylum - = 8,000 
Miscellaneous Legal Charges - - - ~- 1,500 | 
Scotland :— 
Criminal Proceedings - - - - = 6,000 
Courts of Law and Justice - - - -  §,000 
Register House Departments - 2©« © = Oe 
Prisons - - - ~ - - 2,000 
Ireland :— 
Law Charges and Criminal Prosecutions - = 6,500 
Court of Chancery - - = - - = 4,000 
Common Law Courts - - - - 2,500 
Court of Bankruptcy and Insolvency - - 750 
Landed Estates Court - - - 1,000 
Probate Court - - - . - 41,000 
Admiralty Court Registry Ne ae, oe 250 
Registry of Deeds - - - - - 4,250 
——. of Judgments - - - - - 250 
din Metropolitan Police - - - - 8,00 
Constabulary - - - - - - 70,000 
Government Prisons and Reformatories - - 4,000 
County Prisons’ - = «it - = = 4,000 
Dundrum Criminal Lunatic Asylum ee 500 
Four Courts Marshalsea Prison - - - 250 
Miscellaneous Legal Charges - - - 750 
Cuass IV. 
Great Britain :— 
Public Education - - - - ~ 70,000 
Science and Art Department - - - 13,500 
British Museum - - - - - = 47,500 
National Gallery - ~~ ee 
National Portrait Gallery oo GR aah pa 200 
Learned Societies - - - - - - 1,000 
University of London - - - = - "750 
Endowed Schools Commission - - - 1,000 
Universities, &amp;c. in Scotland - - - 1,500 
Board of Manufactures, Scotland - - - 250 
Ireland :— 
Public Education - - 40,000 
Commissioners of Education (Endowed Schools) 100 
National Gallery - - - - 200 
Royal Irish Academy - - - - - 150 
Queen’s University a ee 300 
Queen’s Colleges - - - - =- - 350 
Cuass V. 
Diplomatic Services - - - = = 17,000 
Consular Services - - - - - - 17,000 
Colonies, Grants in Aid - - - 4,000 
Orange River Territory and Saint Helena - 350 
Slave Trade, Commissions for Suppression of - 350 
Tonnage Bounties, &amp;c. - - 2,500 
Emigration - - - - - - - 1,000 
Coolie Emigration - - - - - - 100 
Treasury Chest - - - - - - 1,500 
; 
Crass VI. 
Superannuation and Retired Allowances - - 33,500 
Merchant Seamen’s Fund Pensions, &amp;c. - - 4,000 
Relief of Distressed British Seamen - - 3,000 
Hospitals and Infirmaries, Ireland - - - 1,500 
Miscellaneous Charitable Allowances, &amp;c. Great 
Britain 500 
Miscellaneous Charitable Allowances, Be. Ire 
land - - - 500 
Crass VII. 
pee od Coramissions -_ oc + + Oe 
Dues on Shippin - = 4,000 
Malta and Alexa via Telegraph, &amp;e. - - 100 
Flax Cultivation, Treland - - - 200 
Miscellaneous Expenses - - - -~= - 500 
Tora - - - £.765,550 





2. That a Sum, not exceeding £.390,000, be Post Office 

anted to Her Majesty, on account, for or ‘towards Packet and 
Sefinying the Charge for the Post Office Packet eter 
and Post Office Telegraph Services, to the 31st Services. 
day of March 1871; viz.: 





£. 
Post Office Packet Service - - - 300,000 
Post Office Telegraphs - - - - 90,000 
£. 390,000 





NN4 The 





Elementary 
Education Bill. 


Office of the 
Clerk of the 
Parliaments 
and Office of 
the Gentleman 
Usher of the 
Black Rod. 


Private Bills 
(Group M.) 


Medical 
Officers Super- 
annuation Bill, 


280 


The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 20th day of this instant June, was pro- 
posed to be made to the Question, That Mr. Speaker 
do now leave the Chair (for Committee on Ele- 
_— Education Bill); and which Amendment 
was to leave out from the word “ That” tothe end 
of the Question, in order to add the words “ the 
“ Grants to existing denominational schools should 
“ not be increased; and that, in any national sys- 
“tem of elementary education, the attendance 
“ should be everywhere compulsory, and the reli- 
“ gious instruction should be supplied by voluntary 
* effort, and not out ef Public Funds,” instead 
thereof ; 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:—-The House resumed the said adjourned 
Debate. 

And the Question being put; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the; Mr. Glyn, } 42] 

Yeas, { Captain Greville : : 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Henry Richard, 60 

Noes, \Sir Charles Dilke. } ? 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself into 
the Committee; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill, and that he was directed to move, 
That the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords, 
to request that their Lordships will be pleased to 
communicate to this House, a Copy of the Second 
Report from the Select Committee appointed b 
their Lordships on the Office of the Clerk of the 
Parliaments and Office of the Gentleman Usher of 
the Black Rod: And that the Clerk do carry the 
said Message. 


Mr. Baines reported from the Committee on 
Group M. of Private Bills; That, for the con- 
venience of parties, the Committee had adjourned 
to Tuesday next, at Twelve of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Medical Officers Superannuation 
Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
of Supply ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair: 


And Notice being taken, that Forty Members 
were not present:—The House was told by Mr. 
Speaker; and Forty Members not being present, 
and it being then after Four of the clock :—The 
House was adjourned by Mr. Speaker, without 
a Question first put, till Monday next. 


V4th-—27 th June. 


Y | read the third time. 





1870. 


Monday, 27th June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


QRDE RED, That the Select Committee on Juries Bin, 
the Juries Bill have leave to make a Special 

Report; and that they have Power to report the 

Minutes of the Evidence taken before them to the 

House. 

Viscount Enfield reported from the said Com- (Special 
mittee; That they had agreed to a Special Re- Report.) 
—. which they had directed him to make to the 

ouse. 

Viscount Enfield also reported ; That they had (Report on 
considered the said Bill, and taken Evidence Bill.) 
thereon, which they had directed him to report 
to the House; and had gone through the Bill, and 
made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Reports do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be recommitted to a Com- 
mittee of the whole House, for Thursday next. 


No. 306. 


Bill 182, 


Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select Public 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they had toi 
examined the Petitions presented upon the 20th, Report.) 
21st, and 22nd days of this instant June, and had 
directed him to make a Report thereof to the 
House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Owens College 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Amend- Extension 
ments made by this House to the Owens College or 
Extension Bill; and the same were twice read, and 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The North Metropolitan Tramways Bill was North Metro- 
politan Tram- 


Resolved, That the Bill do pass. ways Ba. 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into considera- Brighton and 
tion the Brighton and Hove General Gas Bill, as 29 ag 
amended in the Committee. (Lords. ] 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Navan and 
Kingscourt 
Railway Bill 
| Lords.] 


The House proceeded to take into considera- 
tion the Navan and Kingscourt Railway Bill, as 
amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into considera- Newry ome 
tion the Newry and Armagh Railway (Arbitration) way (arblite- 
Bill, as amended in the Committee. tion) Bill 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. [2rd] 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Pimlico, Peck 
the Pimlico, Peckham, and Greenwich Street Tram- Prem dere 
ways (Extensions, &amp;c.) Bill, as amended in the street Tram- 
Committee. ways - 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. Bill.” ; 


South Eastern 
Railway Bill 
[ Lords] 


Ordered, That the South Eastern Railway Bill, 
as amended in the Committee, be taken into con- 


'| sideration upon Thursday next. 


The Halesowen and Bromsgrove Branch Rail- Halesowen 


ways Bill was read a second time; and com- ovove Branch 


mitted. Railways Bill 
Mr, [Lords.] 








ke 


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34 Vicrortia. 


Cornwallis Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
Estate Bill one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
[Lords. ] That in the case of the Cornwallis Estate Bill, no 
Standing Orders are applicable. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 
Raltray’s Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
Estate Bill = ne of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
[Lords.] That in the case of Rattray’s Estate Bill, no Stand- 
ing Orders are applicable. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 
Public Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
Petitions. read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 
Vide Twenty- 
sixth Report. 
Ordnance. Ordered, That the Return relative to the Ord- 
No, 308. ance, which was presented upon the 13th day of 
this instant June, be printed. 
“ Oneida” Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,—Return to an 


and“Bombay.” Order, dated the 9th day of this instant June, for 
a Return relative to the “ Oneida” and “ Bombay.” 
Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 

Table. 


County Finan- Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an 
east) Address to Her Majesty, dated the 3rd day of 
t “March last, for a Return relative to County 
Financial Accounts (Scotland). 
Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. we 
a 
Settled Estates The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 22nd day of this instant June, That the 
Settled Estates Bill be now read a second time; 
Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till To-morrow. 


Taxes and 


Ordered, That there he laid before this House, 
Imposts. 


Returns of Rates of all Taxes and Imposts from 
which the Imperial Revenue of the United King- 
dom was raised, together with the Gross Amount 
yielded by each Tax or Impost, showing the Total 
Gross Revenue in the year ending the 31st day of 
March 1870, with Cost or Charge of collecting the 
same under each head, these respective Charges 
being deducted, and leaving the Net Amount of 
Revenue: And, of the Aggregate Revenue 
collected in the four previous years. 





Railway, &amp;c, Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 

Bills(Capital.) a Return of Capital, in Shares and by Loans 
respectively, proposed to be raised by the Railway 
and other Bills brought before Parliament in the 
present Session, and the Aggregate Amount of 
such Capital and Loans; together with the Gross 
Aggregate Returns for the five previous years. 


Conventual Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords, 
— to request that their Lordships will be pleased to 
"give lees to the Lord Clifford to attend to be 
examined as a Witness before the Select Com- 
mittee on Conventual and Monastic Institutions, 
&amp;c.: And that the Clerk do carry the said Mes- 


sage. 


War Depart. 


ay Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Ma- 


jesty’s Command,—Copies of Orders in Council 
relating to the War Department. 
Army (Super- Mr. Secretary Cardwell also presented,—Fur- 
‘ ther Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
No one the 18th day of May last, for a Return relative to 
4 the Army (Supersession of Colonels). 
Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table; and that the last be printed. 


Ballot Bill, 


é The Order for resuming, To-morrow, the ad- 
journed Debate on the Question proposed upon 
VoL, 125. 


Q7th 





June. 281 


the 27th day of this instant June, That the Ballot 
Bill be now read a second time, was read, and dis- 
charged. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday the 27th day of July next. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Gold Coin. 
Copy of a recent Correspondence between Her 
Majesty’s Treasury and the Bank of England re- 
lative to the Re-coinage of Light Gold Coin. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Post Office. 

a Return of the Daily Pay, Allowances, Gratuities, 
and Pensions of the several Members of the Minor 
Establishment of the General Post Office, dis- 
tinguishing the several Classes; the Numbers in 
each Class, with the System of Promotion; the 
Number of Hours in which each Class are on 
Duty per Diem ; the Number of Days in the Year 
they are off Duty; the Allowance made to each 
Class in Sickness; the Number of Resignations ; 
and the Number of Dismissals, for the Years 1868 
and 1869. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, a Customs Acts, 

Return of the Total Amount of Dues raised under '*®* 

the various Acts passed in the Year 1860, for levy- 

ing and collecting certain Dues on Goods, Animals, 

Shipping Bills, Bills of Lading, and Dock War- 

rants, specifying the Amount raised in each Year 

from the lst day of January 1862 to the 31st day 

of December 1869, inclusive (in continuation of 
Parliamentary Paper, No. 106, of Session 1862), 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords, by one of "¢ Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Drainage and Drainage and 
Improvement of Lands (Jreland) Supplemental ps ee mg 
Bill, without any Amendment. (Ireland) 
Supplemental 
Bill. 

The Lords have agreed to the Yeovil Improve- Yeovil Im- 


ment Bill, without any Amendment. ca 


The Lords have agreed to the Great Northern Great North- 
and Western (of Jreland) Railway (Westport Quay Sh vot Ireland) 
Line) Bill, without any Amendment. Railway 
(Westport 
Quay Line) 
Bill. 


The Lords have agreed to the Zyne Improve- Tyne Improve- 
ment Bill, without any Amendment. ment Bill. 

The Lords have agreed to the North British North British 
and Edinburgh and Bathgate Railway Companies #4 Edinburgh 


° ° d Bathgate 
Bill, without any Amendment. Rewer com- 


panies Bill. 

The Lords have agreed to the Jewish United Jewish United 
Synagogues Bill, with Amendments; to which pi7*8°8"** 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. : 

The Lords have agreed to the Saint Olave, &amp;c, Saint Olave, 
Charities Bill, with Amendments; to which the oa Charities 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. = 

The Lords have agreed to the Pier and Har- Pier and Har- 
bour Orders Confirmation Bill, with Amendments; a 
to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this pi, 
House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Metropolitan Metropolitan 
Railway Bill, with Amendments; to which the Railway Bill. 
Lords duis the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the North British North British 
Railway (General Powers) Bill, with Amend. Railway 
ments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence Fosens Bill. 
of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the North Eastern North Eastern 
Railway (Hawes and Melmerby, &amp;c.) Bill, wath me a 
Amendments; to which the Lords desire the con- ratty 
currence of this House. ' &amp;e,) Bill. 

The Lords have agreed to the Skipton Water Skipton Water 
Bill, with an Amendment; to which the Lords Bill 
desire the rn r: this House. 


The 





































Great North- 
erp and West- 


ern(of Ireland) with an Amendment; to which t 


Railway 
(Lease) Bill. 
Brighton 
Intereepting 
and Outfall 
Sewers Bill. 


Atlantic 
Telegraph 
Company Bill. 


Clerical 
Disabilities 
Bill. 


Bristol Elec- 
tion Petition. 


No. 3u9. 


Beverley 
Election 
Commission. 


No. 310. 


Elementary 
Education 
Bill, 


282 


The Lords have 


agreed to the Great Northern 
and Western (of Jreland) cee a 


(Lease) Bill, 
e Lords desire 
the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Brighton Inter- 
cepting and Outfall Sewers Bill, with an Amend- 
ment; to which the Lords desire the concurrence 
of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Atlantic Tele- 
graph omy pm | Bill, with an Amendment; to 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Clerical ieabilities Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That the Copy of the Minutes of the 
Evidence taken at the Trial of the Bristol Election 
Petition, and of Report of the Judgments de- 


livered, which was presented upon the 15th day of 


this instant June, be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of the Report on the Beverley Election 
Commission to Mr. Attorney General. 

Mr. Attorney General accordingly presented 
the said Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Elementary Education 
Bill. 

(In the Committee.) 


Criauses, N° 1 and N° 2, agreed to. 
YLAUSE, N° 3 (Definitions). 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Clause be postponed:— Motion, by leave, with- 
drawn. 

Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CrauskE, N° 4, agreed to. 

Crause, N° 5 (School district to have sufficient 
public schools). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 28, to leave 
out from the word “ There” to the word “ defined,” 
in 1, 30, in order to insert the words “ A School 
“ Board shall be formed for every school district, 
“ as hereinafter provided, and it shall be the duty 
** of School Boards to provide for their respective 
** districts a sufficient amount of accommodation 
**in public elementary schools, as hereinafter 
*“ defined (except where such accommodation 
** already exists, or as occasion may require).” 

Question put, That the words proposed to be 
left out unk part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the Yeas, { - oy “ : 

Mr. Walter, 
Mr. Dizon: 


} 303. 


Tellers for the Noes, } 102. 


An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of the 
Clause, to add the words “ Public school accommo- 
* dation shall mean such a number of elemen- 
“ tary schools in each district as shall afford suffi- 
“ cient school room and adequate teachers for all 
*‘ the children of school age in such district, and 
* shall provide for such children means of educa- 
* tion efficient in its character, and offered on con- 
* ditions fair and equal to all; and no school other 
** than a public elementary school shall be deemed 
“to afford suitable provision for such district, 
* unless such school shall conform in all respects 
“to the regulations and conditions made in this 


Q7th June. 


1870. 


“ Act in respect of public school accommodation 
‘in public elementary schools.” 
Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 
Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


Criause, N° 6 (Supply of schools in case of 
deficiency ). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 38, to leave 
out the words “and the deficiency is not supplied 
*‘ within the time limited for the purpose.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


Cuause, N° 7 (Regulations for conduct of public 
elementary school). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 3,1. 4, after the 
word “school” to insert the words “constituted 
“ from and after the passing of this Act, or subject 
** to any School Board or rating authority.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 6, 
after the words “no child” to insert the words 
“ whose parent shall object to the requirement.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, l. 7, to 
leave out the words “ continuing in.” 

Question, That the words proposed to be left 
out stand part of the Clause—— put, and agreed 











to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 10, 
after the word “elsewhere” to insert the words 
‘*‘ or to attend school on any day or any occasion 
** objected to on religious grounds by the parent 
** or guardian of such child.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, l. 13, to 
leave out the words “ either at the egineine or 
“ at the end, or at the beginning and the end of 
** such meeting, and shall be.” 

Question put, That the words “either at the 
beginning or at the end, or at the beginning and 
the end of” stand part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the; Mr. Glyn, 

Yeas, \ Mr. Adam : 

Tellers for thes Mr. Pease, 

Noes, | Mr William Henry Smith: 


Another Amendment proposed in p. 3, 1. 14, to 
leave out the words “such meeting,” in order to 
insert the words “‘ the daily school course.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, ls. 15 
and 16, to leave out the words “ to be approved 
“ by the Education Department.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 18, 
to leave out from the word “ and ” to the word 
** school,” inclusive, in 1. 20, in order to insert the 
words, “ and no scholar shall be privileged to at- 
“tend the instruction in religious subjects or any 
“ religious service held within school-hours except 
“at the request of the parents or guardians of 
«such child, such request to be conveyed to the 
“managers or school teachers in the following 
* form :— 

I, A. B. [parent or gens hereby request 
that Cc. D., now a scholar in [designate 
the school}, may be admitted into the class 
for religious instruction, and may wee 

e 


los 
222. 


122. 





Post Office 
Bill 183, 





34 Victoria. 


the religious service conducted in the said 
school [here state at what time and by 
whom]. (signed) A. B. 

* Name of school. 

“ Date of Application.” 


Question, That the words “ and any scholar 
“may be withdrawn” stand part of the Clause 
put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, I. 19, 
after the word “ from,” to insert the words “ the 

school during.” 

Question put, That those words be there in- 
serted ; 

The Committee divided. 

{Mr. Dixon, 

Tellers for the ee Sir Charles Dilhe « 

Mr. Glyn, 
Tellers for the Noes,| ya 379. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, *. 20, 
after the word “ school,” to insert the words “ It 
* shall not be incumbent to teach some religious 
* catechism or religious formulary in such school.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :-—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 20, 
after the word * school,” to insert the words “ the 
‘¢ religious instruction shall not be given in a room 
‘“* where secular instruction is being carried on.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 21, 
after the word “ inspection,” to insert the words 
“appointed in accordance with the Orders in 
«“ Council at present in force in that respect.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
—— put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, Is. 22 
and 23, to leave out the words “ it shall be no part 
*‘ of the duties of such inspector to,” in order to 
insert the words “ no such inspector shall.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, Is. 22 
and 23, to leave out the words “ that it shall be no 
“ part of the duties of,” in order to insert the word 
* no.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





35. 


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And the House having continued to sit till after 

Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 
Tuesday, 28th June, 1870: 

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 

ess in the Bill, and that he was directed to move, 

hat the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two 
of the clock, again resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking 
into consideration the University Tests Bill, as 
amended in the Committee ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion upon Thursday next. 


The Sligo and Cashel Disfranchisement Bill was, 
according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Post Office Bill; and, 
after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker re- 

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283 


sumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That 

the Committee had gone through the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 
Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 

Committee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com. Extradition 

mittee on the Extradition Bill ; mm. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 

next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Feudal and 
mittee on the Feudal and Burgage Tenures Abo- a 
lition ( Scotland) Bill; Abolition 

Resolved, That this House will, upon ‘Thursday (Scotland) 
the 7th day of July next, resolve itself into the Bi 


said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Annuity Tax 
mittee on the Annuity Tax Abolition ( Edinburgh pote , 
and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill; a noe 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday &amp;c-) Act 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. (1868) Amend- 

ment Bill. 

The Order of the day being read, for the Second Game Laws 
Reading of the Game Laws Amendment, &amp;c. Bill ; Amendment, 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time *~ 


upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Entail (Scot- 
Reading of the Entail (Scotland) Bill; land) Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 7th day of July next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Processions 
Reading of the Processions (Jreland) Bill; (Ireland) Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Parliamentary 
Reading of the Parliamentary Elections Bil; — Pleetions Bill, 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Magistrates 


° . A . . &amp;c. Electi 
ca of the Magistrates, &amp;c. Election( Scotland) (Se ae 


Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time — 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Pier and Har- 
mittee on the Pier and Harbour Orders Confirma- &gt;°ur Orders 
tion (No. 2) Bill; (Nora) Bile 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two . 
of the clock, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Gun Licences 
mittee on the Gun Licences Bill; Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order. resolved itself Cattle Disease 
into a Committee on the Cattle Disease ( Zre/and) (Ireland) Bill. 
Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. 

Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson re- 

orted, That the Committee had gone through the 
Bill, and directed him to report the same, without 
Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Curragh of 
mittee on the Curragh of Kildare Bill; Kildare Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Valuation of 
mittee on the Valuation of Lands and Assessments 14"4s and 





(Scotland) Bill; a 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday Bill. 


day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 
O02 The 











84 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the High Court of Justice Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 7th day of July next. 


High Court of 
Justice Bill 
[Lords.] 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Appellate Jurisdiction Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 7th day of July next. 


Appellate 
Jurisdiction 
Bill [ Lords.] 


Local Govern» The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
ment Suppie- into a Committee on the Local Government Sup- 
mar’ (Ne- 2) plemental (No. 2) Bill; and, after some time spent 
‘ therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
ress in the Bill; and that he was directed to move, 

That the Committee may have leave to sit again. 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 

resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ways and 
Means. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Game Laws Amendment (No. 2) 
Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Game Laws 
Amendment 
(No. 2) Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Game Laws ( Scotland) Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Liverpool 
Admiralty 
District Regis- 
trar Bill. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to take 
into consideration the Liverpool Admiralty District 
Registrar Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


Medical “3 i 
Officers’ Super- The House, according to Order, resolved itself 


eumaetion into a Committee on the Medical Officers’ Super- 
Bill. annuation Bill. 


(In the Committee. ) 


Preamble postponed. 

Motion made, and Question, That the Chairman 
do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again 
put, and negatived. 

CriauseE, N° 1 (Power to guardians, with consent 
of Poor Law Commissioners, to grant superannua- 
tion allowance to medical officers in certain cases). 

Amendments made. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit 
again :— Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

Other Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Criause, N° 2, amended, and agreed to. 

Preamble amended, and agreed to. 

Title amended, and agreed to. 

Bill as amended, to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bull, and amended the Title, as followeth : 

A Bill to provide for Superannuation Allow- 
ances to Medical Officers of Poor Law Union 
Districts and Parishes in England and Wales. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 





Benefit Builds | The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
oe Societies Reading of the Benefit Building Societies Bill ; 
lil. 
upon Friday next. 
beg pe aml The Order of the day being read, for en 
tion( Scotland) the adjourned Debate on the Question ae gee 
Bill. upon the 21st day of this instant June, That the 


Q7th—28th June. 


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1870. 


further Proceeding on consideration of the Wages 
Arrestment Limitation ( Scotland) Bill, as pened 
in the Committee, be now resumed ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday the 6th day of July next. 


Resolved, That an hamble Address be presented East India 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased (Letters No, 
to give directions, that there be laid before this *% *¢) 
House, a Copy of the following Political Letters 
from the then Governor General of Jndia in 
Council to the then Secretary of State for India 
in Council :—No. 40, dated the 8th May 1861; 

No. 19, dated the 22nd January 1862; No. 29, 
dated the 22nd February 1862; and No. 66 A. 
and 66 B., dated the 24th September 1863. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That all Petitions presented on or Telegraph 
before Monday the 27th day of this instant June Acts Extension 
against the Telegraph Acts Extension Bill be re- _ 
ferred to the Select Committee on the said Bill; 
and such of the Petitioners as pray to be heard by 
themselves, their Counsel or Agents, be heard 
upon their Petitions, if they think fit, and Counsel 
heard in favour of the Bill against the said Peti- 
tions. 

Ordered, That the Committee have Power to 
send for persons, papers, and records. 

Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 


A Motion being made, That this House will, Curragh of 
upon Wednesday next, resolve itself into a Com- Kildare [Re- 
mittee to consider of authorising the payment out aa . 
of Moneys to be provided by Paouss of the Bailiffs.) 
Salary or Remuneration of any Assistant Bailiff 
that may be appointed under the provisions of any 
Act of the present Session relating to the Curragh 
of Kildare ; 

Mr. Chichester Fortescue, by Her Majesty’s 
Command, acquainted the House, That Her Ma- 
jesty, having been informed of the subject-matter 
of this Motion, recommends it to the consideration 
of the House. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order for reading a second time, this day, pakekouses 
the Bakchouses Bill, was read, and discharged. _ Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 5th day of July next. 


Resolved, That this House will, = Wednes- Supply. 


day next, resolve itself into the Committee of 


Supply. 


The Order for reading a second time, this day, Married 
the Married Women’s Acknowledgments Bill was Wy \ieag. 
read, and discharged. nents Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Thursday the 7th day of July next. 


The Order for receiving, this day, the Report Mortgages 
from the Committee on Mortgages (No. 2) [Stamp i ~ ane 
Duty |, was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Thursday the 7th day of July next. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into Mortgeget, 
a Committee, this day, on the Mortgages (No. 2) (Xo 2) 5™ 
Bill, was read, and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
the 7th day of July next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
tilla quarter of an hour after One of the 
clock on Tuesday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 


S2eeesseee72 











34 VicTorRia. 


Tuesday, 28th June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
HE Plymouth, Stonehouse, and Devonport 


7 
my = ‘] Tramways Bill was read the third time. 
wiDevonport = Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Tramways Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


tan _ Lhe House proceeded to take into consideration 
net Tram- the Metropolitan Street Tramways Bill, as amended 
mys Bil. jin the Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


‘ The London, Brighton, and South Coast Rail- 
Dighton, and way Bill was read a second time ; and committed. 


newt Bill 

Lords. 

i (Ship- Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
wnilding and = Copy of Balance Sheet and detailed Account of 
Deckystd =| Shipbuilding and other Dockyard Transactions in 


the Financial Year 1867-8, showing for each of 
No. 307. the Home Dockyards and for the Foreign Yards, 
&amp;c., the Amount paid out of the Votes for Dock- 
ard Services as per Statement of Savings and 
eficiencies, and its Appropriation to the Building, 
Completion, and Maintenance of Her Majesty’s 
Ships; together with Accounts showing also the 
Value of Land and Buiidings and Stock of Timber 
and Stores in the Home Yards at the beginning 
and end of the year, and the Amount received and 
expended in connection with other Services than 
those provided for in the Dockyard Vote (pre- 
ared as far as practicable in pursuance of the 
ecommendation of Select Committee on Admi- 
ralty Moneys and Accounts of 27th July 1868.) 
Mr. Bazter accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Navy (Victual- Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
lng Accounts.) » Copy of Naval Victualling Valuation Expense 
No. 311, and Manufacturing Accounts for the Financial 
Year 1866-7. 
Mr. Bazter accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Navy 
(Accounts, ) 
No, 312, 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of a Retabulation of the Statement of the 
Savings and Deficiencies upon the Grants for 
Navy Services for the year ended the 31st day of 
March 1869. 

Mr. Bazter accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Navy(Manu- § Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Repairs and a Copy of Balance Sheet showing the Cost of 
Dockyards.) Manufacturing and yw Articles on Con- 
No, 313, Version at the several Dockyards and Factories 
in the Financial Year 1867-8. 
Mr. Baxter accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


prmingham Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on the 
Biland Bir. Li?mingham Tramways Bill and the Birmingham 
Street Tramways Bill; That they had, pursuant 
= to the Instruction of the House, consolidated the 
date” said Bills into one Bill for authorising the con- 
into the“ Bir. Struction of Tramways in the Suburbs of Bir- 
m Sub- mingham ; that they had examined the allegations 

Mays Bil”) contained in the Preamble of the Bill so con- 
solidated, and amended the same, by incorporating 

Von, 125. 





Wth June. 





285 


with it certain of the allegations contained in both 
the Bills which the Committee had consolidated, 
and by so altering the definition of the Works 
which the Bill authorises so as to adapt it to the 
er of Tramway adopted from each Bill, and 
ound the same, as amended, to be true; and had 
gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 

read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions, 
Vide Twenty- 
seventh Report. 

A Petition of William Thomas Henley, praying Telegraph 

that the Telegraph Acts Extension Bill may not Acts Extension 

be allowed to pass into a law asit now stands, and 7 

that he may c heard by himself, his Counsel, 

Agents, and Witnesses, in support of the allega- 

tions of his Petition before any Committee of the 

House against the Preamble of the Bill, and against 

such of the Clauses and Provisions of the Bill as 

may affect the rights and interests of the Peti- 

tioner and of the public, and if the Bill do pass in 

support of other Clauses and Provisions for his 

protection, or that the Petitioner and the public 

may have such relief in the premises as to the 

House shall seem meet, was presented, and read. 

Ordered, That the said Petition be referred to 

the Select Committee on the Bill; and the Peti- 

tioner heard by himself, his Counsel or Agents, 

upon his Petition, if he think fit; and Counsel 

heard in favour of the Bill against the said Peti- 

tion. 





Ordered, That the Return relative tothe“ Oneida” « Oneida” and 
and ** Bombay,” which was presented upon the 27th “ Bombay.” 
day of this instant June, be printed. No, 221. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,—Return to an Vessels. 
Order, dated the 24th day of March last, for a 
Return relative to Vessels. 

Ordered, That'the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Postage Rates 
dated the 23rd day of this instant June, for a (India, &amp;c.) 
Return relative to Postage Rates (India, &amp;c.) 

Return to an Order, dated the 27th day of this Gold Coin. 
instant June, for a Return relative to Gold Coin. 

Mr. Stausfeld also presented, pursuant to the Canada 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Statement of (Rupert's 
Proceedings taken by the Lords Commissioners of “" ‘ 
Her Majesty’s Treasury to give effect to the 
Guarantee of a Loan for 300,000, to be raised 
by Canada for a payment in respect of the Transfer 
of Rupert's Land, authorised by the Act 32 &amp; 33 
Vict. cap. 101. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the - 
Table. 

The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Local Govern- 
mittee on the Local Government Supplemental ment Supple- 
(No. 2) Bill; a (No. 2) 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. : 

Ordered, That the Bill be committed to a Select 
Committee, to be appointed by the Committee of 
Selection as in the case of a Private Bill. 

Ordered, That all Petitions presented during 
the present Session against the Bill be referred to 
the Committee, and such of the Petitioners as pray 
to be heard by themselves, their Counsel or 





Agents, be heard upon their Petitions if they think 
fit; and Counsel heard in favour of the Bill against 
the said Petitions. 


Ordered, That Mr. Vickers have leave of absence Leave of 





for a fortnight, on eae of ill health ;—and Absence. 
3 


Mr. 


Municipal 
Boroughs 
(Boundaries, 
&amp;c.) 


Elementary 
Education 
Bill, 


286 28th June. 


Mr. Frederick Stanley a week, on account of a 
domestic affliction. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciousiy pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Returns of the Names of those Municipal 
Boroughs which have petitioned Her Majesty in 
Council, under the Ist section of the Act 22 Vict. 
c. 35, for the Alterations of the Number and 
Boundaries of their Wards :—-~And, as to each 
Municipal Borough, divided into Wards, ae 
how on the 1st day of November 1869, each War 
stood in respect of the following particulars— 

(1.) The Rateable Value according to the 
Rate Book of the Property therein rated 
to the Relief of the Poor ; 

(2.) The Number of Burgesses on the Roll ; 
and, 

(3.) The whole Number of Councillors thereto 
assigned : 

The Return to be in the following Form :— 


Name of Borough. 





Number 
of Councillors. 


Number 


Names of Wards. | Rateable Value. of Burgesses, 














Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Elementary Education 
Bill. 

(In the Committee.) 


CLaAusE, N°*7 (Regulations for conduct of public 
elementary school). 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 28, 
after the word “ conditions” to insert the words 
** contained in the Schedule to this Act, and which 
* are.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
—— put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause to add the words “ and the master or 
“mistress of every rate-supported school shall 
“ keep a register of every admission and dismissal, 
“ which shall be laid before the School Board at 
“every meeting thereof, and the register shall 
‘* contain columns indicating the proficiency of the 
*‘ scholar leaving the school in reading, writing, 
“and arithmetic, and certificates of such profi- 
* ciency shall be given to the parent or guardian 
‘“‘ of such child on leaving.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :— Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause to add the words “ In every such school 
“ provision shall be made for giving to the parents 
“ of the children educated therein, and contri- 
** buting thereto, a representation on the manage- 
“ ment of such school according to regulations to 
* be made for that purpose by the Education De- 
** partment; and in case such school shall be in 
“ receipt of a Parliamentary Grant, provision shall 
“ in like manner be made for giving a proportionate 
“share in the management of the school to the 
** householders resident in the school district.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added err Hh on armed by leave, withdrawn. 


1870. 


“ thereto, a representation on the management of 
*‘ such school according to regulations to be made 
** for that purpose by the Education Department.” 
Question put, That those words be there added; 
The Committee divided. 
Tellers for thef Mr. Vernon Harcourt, 
Yeas, Mr. Winterbotham: f 81. 
Tellers for the bong Glyn, 7 
Noes, Mr. Adam: f 329, 
Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


CuiausE, N° 8 (Determination by Education 
Department of deficiency of public school accom- 
modation). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 34, after the 
word “ Act” to insert the words “ and may again 
“ at any subsequent time.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause to add the words “ and in considering 
“ whether a school is suitable or not, the Educa- 
“tion Department shall have regard (among other 
“ matters), to the religious opinions of the inha- 
 bitants of such district.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of the 
Clause, to add the words “ and they shall give 
** public notice in each district of their decision in 
** the matter.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of the 
Clause, to add the words “ Provided nevertheless, 
*‘ that they shall not take into consideration any 
*‘ school which will not conform in all respects to 
* the regulations hereinbefore provided in respect 
“ of public elementary schools.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CriausE, N* 9 (Notice by Education Depart- 
ment of public school accommodation required). 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4,1. 10, to 
leave out from the word “ If,” to the end of the 
Clause. 

Question proposed, That the words “If any 
“ persons being either ratepayers of the district,” 
stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, by leave, 
withdrawn. 

Another Amendment made. 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had made Progress 
in the Bill; and that he was directed to move, That 
the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 











The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Pier and Har- 


mittee on the Pier and Harbour Orders Confirma- » 
tion (No. 2) Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, at Two of the clock, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


Mr. Baines reported the Saint Helens Gas Bill, saint Helens 
Gas Bill 


with Amendments. 


ds. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. aah 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lor 
their Clerks, as followeth: 


Ete =€&amp; &amp;E5 €E 


4 
&gt; 


SEEE EFEES BEEF SE 


beS3ar FEES 


Bre 2Ssereeres 


2s 


Ju 


Sos, 


p- 


The Lords have agreed to the Halifax Water, ay Ne 
Clause, to add the words “ In every such school | &amp;c. Bill, without any Amendment. : 


Another Amendment proposed, at the end of the 


The Lords have agreed to the Dublin Corpora- Dublin — 


** provision shall be made for giving to the parents | _ es 
“ of the children educated therein, and contributing | tion Water Bill, without any Amendment. a Bill. 
e 














34 Vicroria. 


The Lords have agreed to the Belfast Harbour 
Bill, without any Amendment. 
tan Lhe Lords have agreed to the Amendments 
et Bail made by this House to the Amendments made by 
ny Bil. their Lordships to the Metropolitan District Rail- 
way Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Felony Bill, with 
Amendments; to which the Lords desire the con- 
currence of this House. 

er The Lords have agreed to the London and North 
forth Western Western Railway (Additional Powers) Bill, with 
Balvay , Amendments; to which the Lords desire the con- 

yBill currence of this House. 
a ; The Lords have agreed to the West Hartlepool 
Oe aon Extension and Improvement Bill, with Amend- 
Pt improve- ments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence 
pat Bill. of this House. 

trick, _ Lhe Lords have agreed to the Downpatrick, 
Domptn ard Dundrum, and Newcastle Railway Bill, with 
venesstl€ Amendments; to which the Lords desire the con- 
pilway Bill. Currence of this House. 
pasetaple The Lords have agreed to the Barnstaple and 
willfracombe I7fracombe Railway (No. 2) Bill, with Amend- 
hilway ments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence 
(¥0.2) Bil. of this House. 
Tottenbam The Lords have agreed to the Tottenham and 
wifamp- Hampstead Junction Railway Bill, with an Amend- 
wead Junction ent; to which the Lords desire the concurrence 


Har- 
ail 


felony Bill. 


halmay Bl. of this House. 
_ The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
‘Thanes) for facilitating the Sale and Transfer of the Pro- 


Dock Bill erty or Undertaking of the Dagenham ( Thames) 
[ards Dock Company in liquidation, and for other pur- 
poses; to which the Lords desire the concurrence 
of this House. 

The Lords communicate, Copy of Second Report 


Office of th ° ° 
Cetofthe from the Select Committee appointed by their 
ruinwen's. Lordships on the Office of the Clerk of the Par- 


the Gentleman Liaments and Office of the Gentleman Usher of the 


Usher of the Black Rod, as desired by this House. 
Black Rod. 
faint Olave, Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 


— Lords to the Saint Olave, &amp;c. Charities Bill be 
taken into consideration upon Monday next. 


Jevish United Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
yueewes §~Lords to the Jewish United Synagogues Bill be 
: taken into consideration upon Monday next. 


Felony Bill Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
Lords to the Felony Bill be taken into considera- 
tion To-morrow. 

Jaties Bill, The Order for the House to resolve itself into 
a Committee, upon Thursday next, on the Juries 
Bill, was read, and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
the 6th day of July next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 

ob The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 

* mittee on the Public Prosecutors Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 

pimand Har. Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 

Confirmation Words to the Pier and Harbour Orders Confirma- 

Bill tion Bill be taken into consideration To-morrow. 

Dntionery Resolved, That this House will, immediately, re- 


solve itself into a Committee to consider of pro- 
viding for the constitution of Parochial Councils 
in Parishes in England and Wales, and to de- 
fine and enlarge the powers of Parishioners with 
respect to the conduct of Divine Worship in their 
Parish Churches:—The House accordingly re- 
solved itself into the Committee. 
Vou. 125. 


Wth—2Qth June. 





937 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to 
move the House, That leave be given to bring in 
a Bill to define and enlarge the rights and powers 
of Parishioners with respect to the conduct of 
Divine Worship in their Parish Churches; and to 
provide for the constitution of Parochial Councils 
in all Parishes in England and Wales. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Ayr- 
ton reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Dodson accordingly reported a Resolution ; 
which was read as followeth : 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 
define and enlarge the rights and powers of Pa- 
rishioners with respect to the conduct of Divine 
Worship in their Parish Churches; and to provide 
for the constitution of Parochial Councils in all 
Parishes in England and Wales:—And he moved 
the House accordingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the 
Bill: And that Viscount Sandon and Mr. Cowper- 
Temple do prepare, and bring it in. 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning ; 


Wednesday, 29th June, 1870: 


A Motion was made, and the Question being Indian Officers. 
put, That an humble Address be presented to Her 
Majesty, praying that as the Orders Her Majesty 
was graciously pleased to give for the redress of 
the grievances of the Officers of Her Majesty’s 
late Indian Military Services, consequent upon an 
Address of the House of Commons, dated the 2nd 
day of May 1865, have not been carried out, in 
the sense of the Address, owing to deductions 
being made from the bond fide claims of Officers 
on the ground of accelerated promotion and on the 
ground of increased retired pensions, Her Ma- 
jesty may be graciously pleased to direct a further 
consideration of the subject, with a view to the 
redress of the still unsatisfied claims ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ Colonel Sykes, 1113. 


(Colonel North:  f 

Tellers for the Noes,| ma ps ae : } 92. 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 

to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 


as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That a Select Committee be appointed Army 
to inquire into complaints of hardships urged on (olonels.) 
behalf of the Colonels of the British Army in con- 
sequence of their supersession by the Colonels of 
the Indian Army. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Dublin City 
to disfranchise certain Voters of the City of Dublin : Foters Dis- 
And that Mr. Solicitor General for Ire/and and Mr, “seme 
Chichester Fortescue do prepare, and bring it in. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Burials Bill. 
mittee on the Burials Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Registration 
Reading of the Registration of Voters (No. 2) Bill; of Voters 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ‘N® 2) Bill. 





upon Wednesday next. 
004 The 





288 


Corporation of The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
London Bill. the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 18th day of May last, was oe to be 
made to the Question, That the Corporation of 
London Bill be now read a second time ; 
Ordcred, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Tuesday next. 


County of 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
London Bill, 


Reading of the County of London Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


Municipal 
Franchise 
(Ireland) Bill, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Municipal Franchise (Zre/and) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


Charitable 
Funds Invest- 
ment Bill. 


The Charitable Funds Investment Bill was, ac- 
cording to Order, read a second time: and com- 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 
Thursday next. ; 


Rents and 
Periodical 
Payments Bill. 


The Rents and Periodical Payments Bill was, 
according to Order, read a second time; and com- 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 
Thursday next. 


Settled Estates 


—_ The Order of the day being read, for resuming 


the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 22nd day of this instant June, That the 
Settled Estates Bill be now read a second time ; 

And the Question being again proposed :—The 
House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 

And the Question being put:—It was resolved 
in the Affirmative. 

The Bill was accordingly read a second time; 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for Friday next. 


Cattle Disease The Cattle Disease (Jre/and) Bill was, accord- 
(Ireland) Bill, ing to Order, read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, ‘Vhat the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Liverpool 
Admiralty 
District Regis- 
trar Bill. 


The Liverpool Admiralty District Registrar Bill 
was, according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Medical The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
Officers Super+ take into consideration the Medical Officers Su- 
annuation ° ° ° 7 ° 
Bill perannuation Bill, as amended in the Committee. 
Ordered, 'Vhat the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


Dublin City 
Voters Dis- 
franchisement 
Bill. 


Bill 184, 


Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland presented a 
Bill to disfranchise certain Voters of the City of 
Dublin; And the same was read the first time; 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Mon- 
day next; and to be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before Two of the 
clock on Wednesday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 








Wednesday, 29th June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
2 hs HE Dagenham (Thames) Dock Bill was read 
the ‘first time. 
Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills. 


Dagenham 
(Thames) 
Dock Bill 
[Lords.] 


Public 
Petitions, 


Vide Twenty- 
seventh Report. 


Several Public Petitions were * ian and 


read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


Wth—29th June. 





1870. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Vessels, Vessels, 
which was presented upon the 28th day of this yy, 314, 
instant June, be printed. y 


-Ordered, That the Paper relative to Canada Canada 
(Rupert’s Land), which was presented upon the (Rupert's 
28th day of this instant June, be printed. - ‘ 

0. 315, 

Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, New Nation 
dated the 23rd day of May last, for Returns rela- G#llery. 
tive to the New National Gallery. 

Return to an Order, dated the 27th day of this Post Ofice, 
instant June, for a Return relative to the Post 
Office. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the Superannus. 
directions of several Acts of Parliament,—Copy “s. 
of a Treasury Minute, dated 23rd June 1870, 
granting an increased Pension to Mr. Edward Ede, 
Storekeeper, &amp;c. of the Royal Victoria Yard. 

The Forty-eighth Report of the Commissioners Woods, 
of Her Majesty’s Woods, Forests, and Land Re- Forests, and 
venues, in obedience to the Acts of 10 Geo. 4, c. 50, ond 
and 11 &amp; 12 Vic. c. 102, keing the Nineteenth ' 
Report under the Act of the 14 &amp; 15 Vic. c. 42, 
dated 29th June 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table, 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an Inclosures, 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 24th day of 
May last, for a Return relative to Inclosures, 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, pursuant to the Sea Fisheries 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of Re- 4¢t (1868.) 
port of the Board of Trade of their Proceedings 
under Part III. of the Sea Fisheries Act, 1868. 

‘i _ That the said Paper do lie upon the 
able. 


The following Paper, pursuant to the directions Margate Pier 
of an Act of Parliament, was laid upon the Table 94 Harbour, 
by the Clerk of the House,—A true Account of 
the Receipt and Application of all Monies which 
have been received by the Directors of the Mar- 
gate Picr and Harbour Company, from the 6th 
day of April 1869 to the 30th day of April 1870, 
both days inclusive. 

Ordered, That a Printed Copy of the Dublin Dablin City 
City Voters Disfranchisement Bil, and a Copy of peer 
the Order for reading the Bill a second time, be Bill. 
served upon the Returning Officer for the City of 
Dublin. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Life Assurance 
into a Committee on the Life Assurance Com- pen 
panies Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 

Cause, N° 3 (Deposit). 

An Amendment made, 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 9, to 
leave out from the word “ made” to the end of 
the Clause. 

Question, That the words proposed, to be left 
out stand part of the Clause——put, and agreed to. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Crause, N° 4, amended, and agreed to. 

Ciause, N° 5( Statements to be made by Com- 
panies). 

Amendment proposed in p. 2, 1. 25, to leave out 
the word “ financial.” yi 
Question proposed, That the word “ financial 
stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, by leave, 

withdrawn. 

Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


Cause, N 6, agreed to. 








Pier 
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- $4 Victoria. 290th 


CiauseE, N°7 (Actuarial report and abstract). 
Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 36, after the 
word “ years,” to insert the words “if established 
“ after the passing of this Act, and once every Ten 
“ yearsif established before the passing of this Act.” 
Question put, That those words be there inserted ; 
The Committee divided. 


Mr. Anderson, 
Tellers for the Yeas, qr. Stephen Cave : } 81. 
16. 


Tellers for the N: oes, ig I — 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 2,1. 39, to 
leave out the words “ an actuary,” in order to in- 
sert the words “ a professional actuary of not less 
“ than seven years standing.” 

Question proposed, That the words “ an ac- 
tuary ” tank part of the Clause: —Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed at the end of the 
Clause to add the words “ and on such investi- 
“ gation and report being completed, the Company 
‘* shall apply to the Board of Trade, who shall ap- 
“ point an auditor or auditors; and such auditor 
“‘ shall be supplied with a copy of the report and 
“ schedule herein referred to; he shall have a list 
“ delivered to him of ali books and accounts kept 
** by the Company, and shall have access to such 
“‘ books and accounts, and be at liberty to examine 
“ all officers and directors of the Company ; and the 
“ auditor shall report whether returns and schedules 
“ contain fully and fairly the particulars required 
*‘ by this Act, and all particulars necessary to ex- 
* hibit a full and correct view of the state of the 
** Company’s affairs; he shall also report on the 
“ nature and value of the assets of the Company.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Criause, N° 8 (Statement of life and annuity 
business.) 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 2, to 
leave out the word “ six,” in order to insert the 
word “ twelve.” 

Question, That the word “ six” stand part of 
the Clause——put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 2, to 
leave out the word “ date” in order to insert the 
word “ completed.” 

Question, That the word “ date” stand part of 
the Clause put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 5, to 
leave out the word “ Three” in order to insert the 
word “ Five.” 

Question proposed, That the word “ Three” 
stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, by leave, 
withdrawn. 

Another Amendment made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Cause, N° 9, amended, and agreed to. 

Cause, N° 10 (Statements, &amp;c. to be signed 
and printed and deposited with Board of Trade). 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 20, 
to leave out the word “ six” in order to insert the 
word “ three.” 

Question, That the word “six” stand part of 
the Clause——put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 22, 


after the word “ the” to insert the words “ abstract 
* of the.” 


Question, That those words be there inserted 
—— put, and negatived. 

Jlause, as amended, agreed to. 

Crause, N° 11 (Copies of statements to be given 
to shareholders, &amp;c.) 

Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 26, to leave out 
the word “ delivered,” in order to insert the word 
* posted.” 








June. 989 


Question put, That the word “ delivered” stand 

part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for thej Mr. Stephen Cave, } 119. 
Yeas, \Mr. Russell Gurney: 

Tellers for thef Mr. Thomas Cave, \ 46 
Noes, \Mr. M‘Zaren. + Aicpgs 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 27, to 

leave out the words “ on application.” 

Question, That the words “on application” 

stand part of the Clause put, and agreed to. 

Clause agreed to. 

CriauseE, N° !2 (Amalgamation or transfer). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 36, to leave 

out from the word “ transfer” to the end of the 

Clause. 

Question proposed, That the words “ by the same 

‘* being transmitted in manner provided by section 

** one lente and thirty-five of ‘ The Companies 

“ Clauses Consolidation Act, 1845’” stand part of 

the Clause :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 41, to 

leave out from the word “ personally” to the word 

“ obtained” in p. 4, 1. 3. 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 

be left out stand part of the Clause : - Amendment, 

by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause agreed to. 

CuiauseE, N° 13 (Application to Court). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 4,1. 10, to leave out 

the words “wone-fourth,” in order to insert the 

words “ two-fifths.” 

Question proposed, That the words “ one-fourth” 
stand part of the Clause :— Amendment, by leave, 
withdrawn. 

Clause agreed to. 

CLaAusEs, N° 14 to N° 19, with Amendments to 
one of them, agreed to. 

CiausEe, N° 20 (Other circumstances under 
which Company may be wound up by the Court 
of Chancery). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 5, 1. 33, to leave 
out the words “one or more policy holders or 
“ shareholders,” in order to insert the words 
“not less than five shareholders or ten policy 
« holders.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause:—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 5,1. 41, after 
the word “ judge,” to insert the words “ and when 
* copies of the said petition have been served upon 
* the proper officers of the Company, no advertise- 
“ment of the petition in the pare papers shall 
“ take place except by the express sanction of the 
* judge.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

An Amendment made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Causes, N° 21 to N° 23, agreed to. 

Two Clauses added. 

A Clause (Surrender value of policies)—— 
brought up, and read the first time ; 

Question, That the Clause be read a second 
time—---put, and negatived. 

Another Clause (Declaration of dividends) —— 
brought up, and read the first time. 

Question, That the Clause be read a second 
time put, and negatived. 

First Schedule agreed to. 

Second Schedule amended, and agreed to. 

Third and Fourth Schedules agreed to, 

Fifth Schedule. 

Amendment proposed, in p. 11, 1. 33, to leave 
out from the word “ FO na of bonuses,” to the 
word “ received,” inclusive, in 1]. 36. 

Question, Thatthe words “ specimens of bonuses” 
stand part of the Schedule—— put, and agreed to. 











Vou. 125. 


PP Amendments 





290 29th June. 1870. 


Amendments made. | The House, according to Order, proceeded to Felony Bill, 
Schedule, as amended, agreed to. take into consideration the Amendments made by 
Sixth Schedule amended, and agreed to. the Lords to the Felony Bill; and the same were 
Preamble agreed to. ye = — s . 
: be reported. rdered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
Bill, as amended, to P the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
reported, That the Committee had gone through | Lordships. 
the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com-| The House, according to Order, proceeded to Pier ana Har. 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday | take into consideration the Amendments made by bour Orders 
the Lords to the Pier and Harbour Orders Con- cre 
firmation Bill; and the same were twice read, and 
Sale of Liquors The Order of the day being read, for the Second | agreed to. 
on Sunday Reading of the Sale of Liquors on Sunday Bill; Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
Bill. And a Motion being made, and the Question| the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a se-| hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
cond time :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; Lordships. 
Ordered, That the Debate be banal till To- 
morrow. The Medical Officers Superannuation Bill was, Medical 
ing i i cers Su; 
Coroners Bill. The Order of the day being read, for the Com- gay org Swag ye — wae aaa we 
ee a, be iahanged Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
rdered, That the sai ad. . . 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 





next. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill] Local Govern- 
to confirm certain Provisional Orders under “ The ary ys 
Local Government Act, 1858,” relating to the om 
Districts of Burton-upon-Trent, Chiswick, Derby, 

Harrogate (two), Kidderminster (two), Kingston- 
Suburban The Order of the day being read, for the Com- | “pon-Hull, Northam, Redcar, and Trowbridge : 
Commons Bill. mittee on the Suburban Commons Bill; And that Mr, Knatchbull-Hugessen and Mr. Se- 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday | cretary Bruce do prepare, and bring it in. 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Absconding The Absconding Debtors Bill was, according to 

Debtors Bill. Order, read a second time; and committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Tuesday the 
12th day of July next. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill East India 
Lodgers'Goods The House, according to Order, resolved itself | to render valid certain Contracts informally exe- ©om*acts. 
— into a Committee on the Lodgers’ Goods Protec- cuted in India; And that Mr. Grant Duff and 
Bill 185. “20 Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. | Mr. Scansfeld do prepare, and bring it in. 
* Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson re- 
ported, That the Committee had gone through the Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Parochial 
Bill; and amended the Title, as followeth: A Bill | to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased ae 
to Protect the Goods of Lodgers against Distraints | to give directions, that there be laid before this Westmiuster.) 
upon the Property of the Landlord. House, Return (in Summary) of the present In- 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. | come of the Parochial Charities of the Cities of 
Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a| London and Westminster. 
Committee of the whole House, for Thursday the Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
7th day of July next. to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 


f Her Majesty’s ] ] i 
Joint Stock The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Council, er Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 


companies, mittee on the Joint Stock Companies’ Arrangement 
rrangement &gt; 


Bill. Bill; : P Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Mail Contract 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday | , Copy of Contract for the Conveyance of the (Brazil and 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. Sranll cad Wives Picts Miele bateen ts Dae pony 
; : No. 316. 
master General and the Liverpool, Brazil, and 
River Plate Steam Navigation Compary. 








Ways and The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 


Means. mittee of Ways and Means ; en F 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday Mr. William Henry Gladstone accordingly pre- 
sented the said Paper. 


next, resolve itself into the said Committee. Gudwed, Dias Gn cid De 
Table; and be printed. 


per do lie upon the 


Curragh of The House, according to Order, resolved itself 


Kildare = into a Committee on Curragh of Kildare [Remu- : : , 
(Remunerstion » oration of Assistant Bailiffs }. Mr. Grant Duff presented a Bill to render East India 


a ‘ valid certain Contracts informally executed in Contracts Bill 
_— (In the Committee.) India: And the same was read the first time; and Bill 186. 
Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the ordered to be read a second time upon Friday 
Payment, out of Moneys to be provided by Par-| next, at Two of the clock; and to be printed. 
liament, of the Salary or Remuneration of any 
Assistant Bailiff that may be appointed under the; Viscount Sandon presented a Bill to define and Parishioners’ 
Provisions of any Act of the present Session Tre- enlarge the Richts and Powers of Parishioners Rights Bill. 
,ating to the Curragh of Kildare. with respect to the conduct of Divine Worship _ Bill 187. 
Resolution to be reported. in their Parish Churches; and to provide for the 


‘ha: constitution of Parochial Councils in all Parishes 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dodson in England and Wales: And the same was rea d 


— That the Committee had come to a Re- | the first time: and ordered to be read a second 


solution. - 
: time upon Wednesday the 8rd day of August 
Ordered, That the Report be received To- next; = rye pulaee. y 


morrow. 


Supply. ‘The Order of the day being read, for the Com-| Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen presented @ ey toe ions ae 
mittee of Supply ; confirm certain Provisional Orders under © mental (No. 3) 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday | Local Government Act, 1858,” relating to the Bill. 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. Districts of Burton-upon- Trent, — Dots, Bill 188. 
arrogate 




















$4 Vicroria. 


Harrogate (two), Kidderminster (two), Kingston- 
upon-Hull, Northam, Redcar, and Trowbridge : 

nd the same was read the first time; and or- 
dered to be read asecond time upon Monday next ; 
and to be printed. 


Mr. Hardcastle reported from the Committee 
on Group 13 of Railway Bills; That, there being 
no business before the Committee, the Committee 
has adjourned to Thursday the 7th of July, at 
Twelve of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 


Railway Bills 
(Group 13.) 








Thursday, 30th June, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
O RDERED, That the Committee on Group 
M of Private Bills have leave to sit this day | 
till half an hour after Five of the clock, during the | 
sitting of the House. 





Private Bills 
(Group M.) 


Mr. Charles Forster reported from the ities 





Public 

Petitions = Committee on Public. Petitions; That they had | 

— examined the Petitions presented upon the 23rd | 

- and 24th days of June last, and had directed him 
to make a Report thereof to the House. | 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 

— Telee The House proceeded to take into consideration | 

oo Bil, the Amendment made by the Lords to the Atlantic | 
Telegraph Company Bill; and the same was twice 
read, and agreed to. | 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to| 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House | 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 

Brighton The House proceeded to take into consideration | 

pare the Amendment made by the Lords to the Brigh- 

Sewers Bill. ton Intercepting nnd Outfall Sewers Bill; and the 
same was twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House | 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 

Great North. § The House proceeded to take into consideration | 
aa(of Ireland) the Amendment made by the Lords to the Great | 


Railway Northern and Western (of Ireland) Railway | 
(lease) Bill. (Lease) Bill; and the same was twice read, and 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to | 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 

- aa. Water The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Amendment made by the Lords to the Shipton 
Water Bill; and the same was twice read, and 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 


Metropolitan 


wey Bil. The House proceeded to take into consideration 


the Amendments made by the Lords to the Metro- 
politan Railway Bill; and the same were twice read, 
and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments mads by their 
Lordships. 


North British 


Railway The House proceeded to take into consideration 


29th—30th June. 





the Amendments made by the Lords to the North 
VoL. 125. 


= Bill. 





291 
British Railway (General Powers) Bill; and the 


same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their © 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration North Eastern 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the North Railway 
Eastern Railway ( Hawes and Melmerby, &amp;c.) Bill; (elmerby, - 
and the same were twice read, and agreed to. &amp;c.) Bill.” 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


A Motion being made, That the Brighton and Brighton and 
Hove General Gas Bill be now read the third ee 
time ; [Lords.] 

Mr. Bouverie, by Her Majesty’s Command, ac- 
quainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the purport of the Bill, gives Her 
Consent, as far as Her Majesty’s interest is con- 
cerned, that the House may do therein as they 
shall think fit. 

‘Then the Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 
do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with Amendments; to which 
this House doth desire the concurrence of their 
Lordships. 


The Navan and Kingsceurt Railway Bill was Navan and 
read the third time. Kingscourt 
Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, fords} Bill 
do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


The Newry and Armagh Railway (Arbitration) Newry and 
Bill was read the third time. Armagh Rail- 
Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, tion) aoe 
pass. [Lords.] 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments ; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 


their Lordships. 


do 


The Order of the day being read, for taking into South Eastern 
consideration the South Eastern Railway Bill, as Railway Bill 
amended in the Committee ; [Lords.} 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion upon Monday next. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 
Vide Twenty- 
seventh Report. 
Ordered, That the Return relative to the General General Police 
Police and Improvement ( Scotland) Act (1862), and Improve- 


which was presented upon the 24th day of this sor = 
instant June, be printed. (1862). 
No. 317. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to the Office Office of the 
of the Clerk of the Parliaments and Office of the Clerk of the 


: Parliaments 
Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, which was Sad iin a 


communicated from the Lords upon the 28th day the Gentleman 


is instant June, be printed. Usher of the 
ane tenis Black Rod. 


No. 318. 
Ordered, That the Return relative to the New new Nationa! 
National Gallery, which was presented upon the Gallery. 
29th day of this instant June, be printed. No. 319. 


PP2 Ordered, 





292 


Woods, Ordered, That the Paper relative to Woods, 
— nd Forests, and Land Revenues, which was presented 


Revenues. | upon the 29th day of this instant June, be printed. 


No. 320. 
Sea Fisheries Ordered, That the Paper relative to the Sea 
Act (1868-) Fisheries Act (1868), which was presented upon 

No. 321. the 29th day of this instant June, be printed. 
Education. Mr. William Edward Forster Berean by Her 
Majesty’s Command,—Copy of Report of the 
Committee of Council on Education, with Ap- 
pendix, 1869-70. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Turnpike 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an 
Trusts. 


Address to Her Majesty, dated the 13th day of 
this instant June, for a Return relative to Turn- 
pike Trusts. 
Sale of Liquors Return to an Order, dated the 5th day of May 
an gannon, ast, for Returns relative to the Sale of Liquors 
(Dungannon, &amp;c.) 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented,—Return to 
an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 24th day 
of this instant June, for Returns relative to the 
Army (Abyssinian Expedition). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Army 
(Abyssinian 
Expedition.) 


Post Office 
Savings 
Banks 
(Balance 
Sheets. ) 


Isle of Man. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, 
dated the 9th day of this instant June, for a Return 
relative to Post Office Savings Banks (Balance 
Sheets). 

Mr. Siansfeld also presented, pursuant to the 
directions oi an Act of Parliament,—Account of 
Revenue and Expenditure of the Jsle of Man, for 
the year ending the 31st March 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


The Queen». The following Paper was laid upon the Table 

Fennelly, &amp;. by the Clerk of the House,—Further Return to 
an Order, dated the 10th day of this instant June, 
for a Return relative to the case of the Queen 
v. Fennelly, &amp;c. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns of the Names of the Unions in England 
and Wales, showing in which of them the Valuation 
Lists have been completely revised and returned 
approved of up to April 1870, together with the 
Total Amount of the Rateable Value upon which 
the Contributions to the Common Fund were 
calculated at Lady Day 1869, and the Amount of 
the Rateable Value as settled by the Assessment 
Committee in the Lists in force in April 1870, 
with the difference between the two; with the 
Amounts of the Gross Estimated Rental as settled 
in the same Lists in force in April 1869 and 1870, 
with the difference between the two: Of the 
Amount of the Expenses incurred in each Union 
in respect of these Lists during the Year ending 
at April 1870, the Amount paid to the Clerk of 
the Assessment Committee being shown separately: 

Of the Number of Appeals for the Year 
ending at Lady Day 1870 which have been made 
against the Valuation Lists, under Section 32 of 
the Union Assessment Committee Act, and the 
Number of Cases in which the Valuation Lists 
were altered on Appeal: Of the Number of 
Appeals which have been made to the Quarter 
Sessions against Rates made upon Valuations 
finally approved of by the Committee after Notice 
to the Committee, andthe Number of Cases in which 
such Rates were altered on Appeal, during the same 

eriod (in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, 
Yo. 372, of Session 1868-9):——And, of the 


Poor Law 
Unions. 


No. 322. 


30th June. 











1870. 


Gross Estimated Rental and of the Rateable Value 
of the Unions and Parishes in England and Wales 
to which the Union Assessment Committee Act, 
1862, did not apply, according to the Poor Rates 
in force at Lady Day 1869 and 1870 respectively. 

Mr. Peel accordingly presented the said Re- 
turns. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Turnpike Trusts 
Arrangements Bill, without any Amendment. 


The Lords give leave to the Lord Clifford of 
Chudleigh to attend, in order to his being exa- 
mined as a Witness before the Select Committee 
appointed in the present Session of Parliament on 
Conventual and Monastic Institutions, &amp;c., pur- 
suant to Message of Monday last, his Lordship (in 
his place) consenting. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Elementary Education 
Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


CxavusE, N° 9 (Notice by Education Depart- 
ment of public school accommodation required). 


Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 20; 
after the word “ Act,” to insert the words “ And 
‘if the result of such public inquiry shall fail to 
“ satisfy such pater sel persons, and the person 
** deputed by the Education Department shall in 
* the execution of his duty report adversely in 
* their case, it shall he lawful for such person or 
** persons to demand a poll of all ratepayers liable 
“to such a rate within such parish or district; 
*‘ and if upon scrutiny of such votes taken in the 
* manner hereafter prescribed in this Act it shall 
** be found that the number of such votes in favour 
“ of the requisition to form a School Board shall 
* not exceed one-third of the total number of 
* votes so recorded, no such requisition shall be 
issued within any time not exceeding twelve 
* calendar months from the date of such pro- 
** ceedings.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 

put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 21, to 
leave out the word “held,” in order to insert the 
words * be applied for.” 

Question proposed, That the word “ held” stand 
part of the Clause :—Amendment, by leave, with- 
drawn. 

Other Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 25, to 
leave out from the word “and” to the word 
‘* mentioned,” in 1. 26, in order to insert the words 
* directing that the school accommodation therein 
* set forth as required.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out, stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

dante Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 26, to 
leave out the word “ That,” in order to insert the 
words “also the locality of such district within 
“ which.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 26, to 
leave out the word “to,” in order to insert the 
words “ required, and that if within six months 
* from the date of such notice, it.” 

Question proposed, That the word “ to” stand 
part of the Cruise :—Amendment, by leave, with- 


drawn. 
Other 


Message fro 
the Leds. ™ 


Turnpike 
Trusts Ar. 
rangements 
Bill. 
Conventual 
and Monastic 
Institutions, 
&amp;e, 


Element: 
Edacation’ 
Bill, 











34 Victoria. 


Other Amendments made. 
Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


CxiauseE, N° 10(Formation of School Board and 
requisition to provide schools). 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause, to add the oan “in the following 
*‘ cases: (that is to say,) 

“1, Where application is made to the Educa- 
tion Department with respect to any 
school district by the body of persons 
which, if there were a School Board in 
that district, would elect the School 
Board; and 

“2, Where the Education Department are 
satisfied that the managers of any ele- 
mentary school in any school district are 
unable or unwilling any longer to main- 
tain such school, and that, if the school 
is discontinued, the amount of public 
school accommodation for such district 
will be insufficient : 

“ The Education Department may, if they think 

“ fit, without making the inquiry, or publishing the 
‘* notices required by this Act, before the forma- 


30th June. 





“tion of a School Board but after such inquiry, 
“ public or other, and such notice as the Educa- | 
“ tion Department think sufficient, cause a School | 
“ Board to be formed for such district, and send a 


“ requisition to such School Board in the same}. 


“‘ manner in all respects as if they had published a 
“ final notice : 

** An application for the purposes of this section 
“‘ of the said elective body summoned for the ur- 
‘© pose, and the provisions of the second part of the 
«© Second Schedule to this Act with respect to such 
“ meeting, and the proceedings thereat, shall be 
‘© observed.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added ; 

Amendment proposed to the said proposed 
Amendment, by leaving out from the word “ by,” 
in 1. 3, to the second word “ Board,” inclusive, in 
1. 4, in order to insert the words “not less than 
“ twenty inhabitant householders within such dis- 
* trict.” 

Question put, That the words proposed to be 
left out stand part of the said proposed Amend- 
ment ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for thef Mr. Glyn, lo 49 

Yeas, \ Mr. Adam: ’ 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Bernhard Samuelson, 63 

Noes, UMr. Walter : . 

An Amendment made to the said proposed 
Amendment. 

Another Amendment proposed to the said pro- 
posed Amendment, by leaving out the first word 
“ may” and inserting the words “ shall and.” 

Question, That the first word “ may ” stand part 
of the said proposed Amendment —put, and 
agreed to. 

Another Amendment made to the said proposed 
Amendment. 

Question, That the words— 

“1, Where application is made to the Educa- 
tion Department with respect to any school 
district by the body of persons which, if 
there were a School Board in that district, 
would elect the School Board ; 

“2, Where the Education Department are 
satisfied that the managers of any elementary 
school in any school district are unable 
or unwilling any longer to maintain such 
school, and that, if the school is discon- 
tinued the amount of public school accom- 
modation for such district will be insuffi- 
cient : 

“« The Education Department may, if they think 
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293 


“ fit, without making the inquiry or publishing the 
** notices required by this Act, before the forma- 
* tion of a School Board but after such inquiry, 
ad — or other, and such notice as the Education 
* Department think sufficient, cause a School 
“ Board to be formed for such district, and send a 
“ requisition to such School Board in the same 
“ manner in all respects as if they had published 
* a final notice : 

** An application for the purposes of this section ‘ 
** may be made by a resolution passed at a meeting 
“of the said elective body summoned for the 
** purpose, after notice published at least a week 
* previously, and the provisions of the second 
« part of the Second Schedule to this Act with 
“respect to such meeting, and the proceedings 
* thereat, shall be observed,” as amended, be there 
added —— put, and agreed to. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


CiausE, N° 11, disagreed to. 

Cause, N° 12, amended, and:agreed to. 

Cause, N° 13, agreed to. 

CuiausE, N° 14 (Management of school by 
School Board). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 5,1. 19, after the 
word “ conducted,” tu insert the words “ as a pub- 
” . elementary school within the meaning of this 
* Aot.” 

Question put, That those words be there 
inserted; 

The Committee divided. 

Sir Scafford Northcote, 


Tellers for the 1 95 
Yeas, Lord John Manners: Y a 
Tellers for the{ Mr. Glyn, lose 


Noes, Mr. Adam: J 

Another Amendment proposed in p. 5, 1. 20, 
after the word “ of” to insert the words “ and sub- 
** ject to the regulations relating thereto to be made 
“ from time to time by.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 5, 1. 20, 
after the word “ Board ” to insert the words * Pro- 
“ vided always, That no parent shall be entitled 
* to send his or her child or children to be educated 
* at such public elementary school whose net in- 
* come shall amount to one hundred and fifty 
* pounds per annum.” 


Question, That those words be there inserted 
—— put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 5, at the 
beginning of 1. 24, to insert the words “ 2, The 
“ Holy Scriptures shall form part of the daily read- 
*‘ ing and teaching in such school,” but 

Question put, That those words be there in- 
serted ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the Yeas, (ie Gadier pes 81. 


Mr. Glyn, 


Tellers for the Noes, {Mi ys HF 1250. 


Another Amendment proposed, in p. 5, Is. 24and 
25, to leave out the words “ which is distinctive of 
“ any particular denomination.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 5, 1. 25, to 
leave out the word “ denomination,” in order to 
insert the word “ denominations.” 

Question proposed, That the word “ denomina- 
“ tion” stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause, to add the words “ In any such school 
“in which the Holy Scriptures shall be read and | 
‘‘ taught, the teaching shall not be used or directed 
‘in favour of or against the distinctive tenets of 
“ any religious denomination.” 


PP3 Question 





Factories and 
Workshops 
Bill. 


University 
Tests Bill. 


Army Enlist- 
ment Bill, 


New Zealand 
Guarantee of 
oan,) 


Curragh of 
Kildare ! Ke- 
muneration of 
Assistant 
Bailiffs.] 


Curragh of 
Kildare Bill. 





294 


Question put, That those words be there added; 
The Committee divided. 

{ Mr. Jacob Bright, 
Tellers for the Yeas,) iy Whitbread : }130. 
Tellers for the Noes, {Myr ye “4 ‘ }251. 
Clause agreed to. 
To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 


Friday, 1st July, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two 
of the clock, again resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Factories and Workshops Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking in- 
to consideration the University Tests Bill, as 
amended in the Committee ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Army Enlistment Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on New Zealand (Guarantee of 
Loan). 

(In the Committee. ) 


Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the 
Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury to gua- 
rantee the payment of the principal and interest 
of a Loan of £. 1,000,000 sterling, such interest 
not to exceed the rate of Four per centum per an- 
num, to be contracted by the Government of New 
Zealand for the construction in that Country of 
Roads, Bridges, and Communications, and for the in- 
troduction of Settlers into the said Country ; and to 
make provision for the payment, out of the Con- 
solidated Fund, of such sum or sums of money as 
shall be required from time to time for giving 
effect to the said Guarantee. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day, 
at Two of the clock. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
Curragh of Kildare [Remuneration of Assistant 
Bailifis], a Resolution; which was read, as fol- 
loweth: 

That it is expedient to authorise the payment, 
out of moneys to be provided by Parliament, 
of the Salary or Remuneration of any Assistant 
Bailiff that may be appointed under the provisions 
of any Act of the present Session relating to the 
Curragh of Kildare. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Curragh of Kildare Bill; 
and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker 


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1870. 


resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, 
That the Committee had gone through the Bill, 
and directed him to report the same, without 
Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The mapeanien, &amp;e., Election (Scotland) Bill Magistrates, 
was, according to Order, read a second time; and (onomnetien 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, for Bil, — 


Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Savings Banks 

Reading of the Savings Banks Bill ; =. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Stamp Duties 
mittee on the Stamp Duties Bill; Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
the 11th day of this instant July, resolve itself 
into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Inland 
Reading of the Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill ; mane hte 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time — 
upon Monday the 11th day of this instant July. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Gun Licences 

mittee on the Gun Licences Bill; Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 

next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Charitable 
into a Committee on the Charitable Funds Invest- Funds Invest- 
ment Bill; and, after some time spent therein, ment Bal, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Rents and 
into a Committee on the Rents and Periodical oe 
: - - Payments Bill, 
Payments Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 


The Order of the day being read, for perma Sale of rs 
the adjourned Debate ‘on the Question proposed Su 
upon the 29th day of June last, That the Sale of 
Liquors on Sunday Bill be now read a second time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday next. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill on — 
to amend the Twenty-sixth section of “ The Sani- — ~ 
tary Act, 1866,” relating to the Removal of Persons 
Sick of Infectious Disorders and without proper 
Lodging: And that Dr. Brewer and Mr. William 


Henry Smith do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That all Papers and Documents which Soedition. 
have been laid before Parliament, having reference 
to the Abyssinian Expedition, be referred to the 
Select Committee on the Abyssinian Expedition. 


Dr. Brewer presented a Bill to amend the Twenty- Sanitary woe 


. . . ” A 
sixth section of “ The Sanitary Act, 1866,” rela- (80 


ting to the Removal of Persons Sick of Infectious 1) jg9, 
Disorders, and without proper Lodging: And 
the same was read the first time; and ordered to 
be read a second time upon Tuesday next; and to 


be printed. 
— Ordered, 


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34 VicToRia. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
an Account of Exchequer Bonds payable in the 


Exchequer 
Bonds. 


_ No. 323. year ending 31st March 1871, unprovided for. 


Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Account. 

Ordered, That the said Account be referred to 
the Committee of Supply; and be printed. 


Three per Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Cent. Console on Account showing the Highest and the Lowest, 
No. 324. and the Mean Price of Three per Cent. Consols 
during each year, commencing the 6th day of April 
1822, and terminating the 6th day of April 1870. 
Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Account. 
Ordered, That the said Account do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Mines Regula. The Order for the House to resolve itself into 
tion and In- g Committee, this day, on the Mines Regulation 
spection Bill. ong Inspection Bill, was read, and discharged. 
Fiesolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
the 11th day of this instant July, resolve itself 
into the said Committee. 


Pier andHar- The Order for the House to resolve itself into 
oo heweral a Committee, this day, on the Pier and Harbour 


(No.2) Bill, Orders Confirmation (No. 2) Bill, was read, and 
discharged. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till Two of the clock on Friday morning, 
adjourned till this day. 








Friday, 1st July, 1870. 
PRAYERS. 


Bury Saint \ iI R. Dodson reported the Bury Saint Edmunds 

Bimunde and LV and Thetford Railway Bill, with Amend- 

way Bill ments. : 

[Lords.] Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


GlasgowStreet Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on the 
ta Bill Glasgow Street Tramways Bill and the Glasgow 
eas pin Lramways Bill; That they had, pursuant to the In- 
(consolidated struction of the House, consolidated the said Bills 
met reo" into one Bill, for authorising the Construction of 
ways Bill”) ” Street Tramways in certain parts of the City of 
Glasgow and its Suburbs; that, pursuant to the 
Renigtien of the House of the 22nd February, the 
deposit in the Private Bill Office of an amended 
copy on a larger scale of so much of the plan as 
does not correspond with the published notices, 
was proved to the Committee to have been duly 
made ; that they had examined the allegations con- 
tained in the Preamble of the Bill so consolidated, 
and amended the same by incorporating with it 
certain of the allegations contained in each of the 
Bills, which the Committee had consolidated, and 
by adding a recital of the expediency of carrying 
into effect an Agreement scheduled to the Bill 
between the Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Town 
Council of the City of Glasgow of the first part, 
and the Promoters of the Glasgow Tramways Bill, 
and of the Glasgow Street Tramways Bill of the 
second part, and by so altering the definition of 
the Works which the Bill pone ih wa as to adapt 
it to the portions of Tramways adopted from each 
Bill, and found the same as amended to be true; 
and had gone through the Bill, and made Amend- 
ments thereunto. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Thrapston Markets Bill, 
with Amendments. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 
Vou, 125. 


Tarapston 
(Lords, } 


Bill 





30th June.—I1st July. 











295 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Tottenham and 
the Amendment made by the Lords to the Totten- ee - ge 
ham and Hampstead Junction Railway Bill; and Railway Bill. 
the same was twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Barnstaple and 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Barn- Pitucombe 
staple and Ilfracombe Railway (No. 2) Bill; and (No, 2) Bill 
the same were twice read,and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords: and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Downpatrick, 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Duwn- eer one 
patrick, Dundrum, and Newcastle Railway Bill; Raitway Bil. 
and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration London and 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the North Western 
London and North Western Railway (Addi- (Raditional 
tional Powers) Bill; and the same were twice Powers) Bill. 
read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration west Hartle- 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the West pool Extension 
Hartlepool Extension and Improvement Bill; and **4 Maprove- 
the same were twice read, and agreed to. ’ 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The Metropolitan Street Tramways Bill was Metropolitan 
read the third time. ae 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. ae 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 


the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Littlehampton 
the Littlehampton Water Bill, as amended in the Lords 
Committee. , 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Leeds Street 
Reading of the Leeds Street ‘Tramways Bill ; Tramwege Bi, 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Leeds Tram- 
Reading of the Leeds ‘Tramways Bill; ways Bill, 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 4nd Salford 
trict Tramways (No. 1) Bill ; vmaeene 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (No. 1) Bill, 


upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 4 Stora 
trict Tramways (No. 2) Bill; Tramways 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (No. 2) Bill 
upon Friday next. 


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Public 
Petitions. 


Vide Twenty- 
seventh Report. 


296 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


resented, and 
able. 


Several Public Petitions were 
read; and ordered to lie upon the 


~ ree us - Ordered, That the Petition of the Jersey Rail- 
“way Company, which was presented upon the 


County 
Financial 
Accounts 
(Scotland. ) 


No, 325. 
Inclosures. 


No. 326. 


Turnpike 
Trusts. 


No, 327. 


Post Office 
Savings Banks 
(Balance 
Sheets.) 

No. 328. 


Poor Law 
(Medical 
Relief.) 


Finance 
Accounts. 


British 
Embassy 
House (Con- 
stantinople.) 


Greece (No. 
18, 1870.) 


Spain. 


29th day of June last, praying that the Telegraph 
Acts Extension Bill may not pass into a law as it 
now stands, and that they may be heard by them- 
selves, their Counsel, Agents and witnesses, before 
the Committee of this House to which the said Bill 
is referred, against the Preamble and Clauses of 
the said Bill, and in favour of the insertion of other 
Clauses and Provisions for authorising the Post- 
master General to fix such less rate of charge as 
aforesaid, and for the protection of the rights and 
interests of the Petitioners under the agreement 
mentioned therein, be referred to the Select Com- 
mittee on the Bill; and the Petitioners heard, by 
themselves, their Counsel or Agents, upon their 
Petition, if they think fit; and Counsel heard in 
favour of the Bill against the said Petition. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to County 
Financial Accounts (Scotlard), which was pre- 
sented upon the 27th day of June last, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Inclosures, 
which was presented upon the 29th day of June 
last, be privted. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Turnpike 
Trusts, which was presented upon the 30th day of 
June last, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Post Office 
Savings Banks (Balance Sheets), which was pre- 
sented upon the 30th day of June last, be printed. 


Mr. Peel presented,—Return to an Order, dated 
the 24th day of May last, for Returns relative to 
Poor Law ( Medical Relief). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stunsfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- 
tions of an Act of Parliament,— Finance Accounts 
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire- 
land, for the financial year 1869-70 ended 31st 
March 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Accounts do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Papers respecting the destruction 
by Fire of the British Embassy House at Con- 
stantinople. 

Copy of Correspondence respecting the Capture 
and Murder, by Brigands, of British and Italian 
Subjects in Greece. 

Copy of Correspondence respecting the Capture 
of Messrs. John and John Antonio Bonnell by 
Spanish Brigands near Gibraltar. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into » Committee on the Elementary Education 
Bill. 

(In the Committee.) 


Cause N° 15, agreed to. 
CuiavseE N° 16, amended, and agreed to. 


CuiavsE N° 17 (Fees of Children). 
Amendment proposed, in p. 6, 1. 12, to leave 
out from the Ae “shall” to the end of the 


Ist July. 





1870. 


Clause, in order to insert the words “be admitted 
“ free of payment.” 

Question put, That the words “ pay such weekly 
** fee as may be prescribed by the School Board” 
stand part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Glyn, 

Yeas, | Mr. Adam: J 

Tellers for tief Mr. Dizon, 

Noes, Mr. Auberon Herbert : } $2, 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 6, 1. 14, to 
leave out from the ee “fee” to the end of the 
Clause. 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause: —Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause agreed to. 

CrauseE, N° 18 (Maintenance by School Board 
of schools and sufficient school accommodation). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 6,1. 19, after the 
word “ time” to insert the words “ with the sanc- 
“ tion of the Education Department.” 


_ Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 
Clause agreed to. 


CriausE, N’ 19 (Powers of School Board for 
providing schools). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 6,1. 40, to leave 
out the words ‘‘ every School Board.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out sm part of the Clause :—Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

An Amendment made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


Ciause, N° 20 (Compulsory purchase of sites ; 
publication of notices; petition to Education De- 
partment). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 7, Is. 20 and 21, to 
7 out the words “ in the month of Novem- 
** ber.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 9, 1. 5, to 
leave out the word “ five” in order to insert the 
word “ four.” 

Question nents That the word “ five” stand 
— of the Clause :—Amendment, by leave, with- 

rawn. 

Another Amendment made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CLauseE, N° 21, agreed to. 

Cause, N° 22 (Managers may transfer school 
to School Board). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 9, 1. 20, after the 
word “ The” to insert the words “ Trustees and.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 9, 1. 21, 
to leave out from the word “ board” to the word 
“ number” in 1. 23, in order to insert the words 
“ acting in such manner, and with such consent, if 
*‘ any, as is required by the terms of the trust of 
“the school, and if no such provision is made by 
“the terms.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out seam ant of the Clause :—Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause postponed. 

CrausE, N° 23 (Payment of school fees). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 10, 1. 7, after the 
word “fit” to insert the words “ from time to time 
“ for a period not exceeding six months.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause agreed to. 


CuiavuseEs, N° 24 and Ne 25, agreed to. 
CLAUSE, 


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$4 VictToRtiA. 


Crause, N° 26 (Establishment of industrial 
school). 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 10, 1. 29, 
after the word “ school” to insert the words “ or 
“* establish an industrial school.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 10, 1. 30, 
after “‘ 1866” to insert the words “ and an Act, 
“ namely, twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth Victoria, 
“chapter forty-three, section one, referring to 
“pauper children, all provisions of section fifteen 
“ of the former Act notwithstanding.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 10, 1. 33, 
to leave out from the word “ provided” to the end 
of the Clause, in order to insert the words “ and 
** every School Board where there is an Industrial 
* School established shall, if necessary, by an 
* officer of their own, put in force the fourteenth 
“section of the Industrial Schools Act, twenty- 
“ninth and thirtieth Victoria, chapter one hun- 
“dred and eighteen, and cause children under 
“ fourteen years of age found begging or wander- 
“ing, with no settled abode or proper guardian- 
* ship, or visible means of subsistence, or found 
** destitute, to be brought before a magistrate, in 
* order that they may be sent to such Industrial 
*“ School, if possible, and kept there under the 
“terms of that Act. Children found so begging 
“ or wandering, having a parent or guardian, may 
“be sent to such schools, for instruction only, 
*‘ during such hours in the day as the magistrate 
“ committing them may think fit. Whenever in 
‘‘ the said Industrial Schools Act the Secretary of 
** State is named, the Education Department shall 
“be understood; and the Inspector of Industrial 
** Schools shall be such Inspector as the Education 
* Department shall —, 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause to add the words “ Provided always, 
** That if the School Board of a borough not having 
‘* a prison belonging to it, and which is assessed to 
** the county rate of the county within which it is 
‘€ situate, exercise the power given by this or the 
“last preceding section, the rating authority of 
*‘ that borough shall be recouped by the justices of 
“the county out of the county rate the propor- 
“tionate amount contributed by such borough 
“towards the expenses incurred by the prison 
* authority under and for the purposes of ‘ The 
“ Tndustrial Schools Act, 1866.’” 

Question, That those words be there added 
put, and negatived. 

Clause, as amended, and agreed to. 


Cause, N° 27 (School Board), 
To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 











Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
ress in the Bill, and that he was directed to move, 
hat the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
New Zealand (Guarantee of Loan), a Resolution ; 
which was read, as followeth; 

That it is expedient to authorise the Commis- 
sioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury to guarantee 
the payment of the principal and interest of a Loan 
of £.1,000,000 sterling, such interest not to ex- 
ceed the rate of Four per centum per annum, to be 
contracted by the Government of New Zealand for 
VoL. 125. 


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297 


the construction in that Country of Roads, Bridges, 
and communications, and for the introduction of 
Settlers into the said Country; and to make pro- 
vision for the payment, out of the Consolidated 
Fund, of such sum or sums of money as shall be 
required from time to time for giving effect to the 
said Guarantee. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 

Ordered, That a Bill be brought in upon the 
said Resolution: And that Mr. Dodson, Mr. Mon- 
sell, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Mr. 
Stansfeld do prepare, and bring it in. 


The East India Contracts Bill was, according East India 
to Order, read a second time; and committed to Contracts Bill. 
a Committee of the whole House, for Monday 
next. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords, by one of the Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Sevenouks, Maid- Sevenoaks, 
stone, and Tunbridge Railway Bill, without any Maidstone, 
Amendment. pn Rat 


Railway Bill. 
The Lords have agreed to the Attorneys’ and Attorneys’ and 
Solicitors’ Remuneration Bill, with Amendments; 


Solicitors’ Re- 
~ 2 muneration 

to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this Bill. 

House. 


The Lords have agreed to the London and North London and 


Western Railway (Steam Vessels) Bill, with —— 
: ‘ y 

Amendments ; to which the Lords desire the con- (steam 

currence of this House. Vessels) Bill. 


The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Chureh- 
for the Relief of Churchwardens from liability for oa Bil 
Payments formerly made out of the Church Rate ; ; Lords. 
to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 


House. 


Mr. Baines reported the Birmingham Water Birmingham 
Bill, with Amendments. bp Bill 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. sti 

The Order of the day being read, for the Second a 
Reading of the Municipal Franchise (Ireland) Bill. (jrelana) Bill. 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged, 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


New Zealand 
(Guarantee of 
Loan) Bill. 


Bill 190. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill for authorising a 
Guarantee of a Loan to be raised by the Govern- 
ment of New Zealand for the construction of Roads, 
Bridges, and communications in that Country, and 
for the introduction of Settlers into that Country : 
And the same was read the first time ; and ordered 
to be read a second time upon Monday next; and 
to be printed. 

Notice being taken, that Forty Members were 
not present :—The House was told by Mr.Speaker ; 
and Forty Members not being present, and it being 
then after Four of the clock:—The House was 
adjourned by Mr. Speaker, without a Question 
first put, till Monday next. 











Monday, 4th July, 1870. 
PRAYEBS. 
T HE House proceeded to take into considera- Birmingham 
tion the Birmingham Suburban Tramways } wenesoe. 
Bill, as amended in the Committee. aL 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Saint Helens 
the Saint Helens Gas Bill, as amended in the bo Bill 
Committee. elite 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to South Eastern 
take into consideration the South Eastern Rail- ry oe pp 
way Bill, as amended in the Committee. : 





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Mortgage 


Debenture Act 
(1865) Amend- 


ment Bill. 


Bridgwater 
and Beverley 
Disfranchise- 
ment Bill, 


Felony Bill. 


Norwich 
Voters Dis- 
tranchisement 
Bill. 
Metropolitan 
Board of 
Works (Loans 
Bill. 
Turnpike 
Trusts Ar- 
rangements 
Bill. 


Drainage and 
Improvement 
of Lands 
(Ireland) 
Supplemental 
Bill. 


Pier and Har- 
bour Orders 
Confirmation 
Bill. 


Herefordshire 
and Glouces- 
tershire Canal 
Navigation 
Bill. 


Preston 
Station Bill, 


Colne Fishery 
Bill. 


Dublin and 
Antrim Junc- 
tion Railwa 
Bill [ Lords. 


Lincoln City 


Commons B\!!. 


Yeovil Im- 
provement 
Bill. 


298 
An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Bill, by leaving out Clause 44. 


And the Question being proposed, That Clause 
44 stand part of the Bill 


A Message was delivered by Colonel Clifford, 
Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod: 


Mr. Speaker, 


The Lords, authorised by virtue of Her Ma- 
jesty’s Commission, for declaring Her Royal Assent 
to several Acts agreed upon by both Houses, 
desire the immediate attendance of this Honourable 
House in the House of Peers, to hear the Com- 
mission read. 

Accordingly Mr. Speaker, with the House, went 
up to the House of Peers :—And being returned ; 

Mr. Speaker reported, That the House, at the 


desire of the Lords, authorised by virtue of Her | 
Majesty’s Commission, had been at the House of | 


Peers, where a Commission under the Great Seal 
was read, giving, declaring and notifying the 
Royal Assent to the several Acts therein men- 
tioned; and that the Lords, thereby authorised, 
had declared the Royal Assent to the said Acts, 
as follow: 

An Act to amend “ The Mortgage Debenture 
Act, 1865.” 


An Act to disfranchise the Boroughs of Bridg- 
water and Beverley. 


An Act to abolish Forfeitures for Treason and 
Felony, and to otherwise amend the Law relating 
thereto. 

An Act to disfranchise certain Voters of the 
City of Norwich. 


An Act for making further Provision respect- 
ing the Borrowing of Money by the Metropolitan 
) Board of Works. 


An Act to confirm a certain Provisional Order, 
made under an Act of the fifteenth year of Her 
present Majesty, to facilitate Arrangements for 
the Relief of Turnpike Trusts. 

An Act to confirm a Provisional Order, under 
* The Drainage and Improvement of Lands (Jre- 
land) Act, 1863,” and the Acts amending the 
same. 


An Act for confirming certain Provisional Or- 
ders made by the Board of Trade, under “ The 
General Pier and Harbour Act, 1861,” relating 
to Alum Bay, Dartmouth, Ilfracombe, Penrhyn, 
and Walton-on-the-Naze. 

An Act for vesting in the Great Western Rail- 
way Company the Undertaking of the Company 
of Proprietors of the Herefordshire and Gloucester- 
shire Canal Navigation, and for other purposes. 

An Act for enabling the London and North 
Western and the Lancashire and Yorkshire Rail- 
way Companies to alter and enlarge their Station 
at Preston, and, in connection therewith, to acquire 
Lands and execute certain Works, and for au- 
thorising Agreements between the Companies in 
reference to those and other matters, and for 
other purposes. 

An Act to incorporate the Colne Fishery Com- 
pany, and to authorise the demise to them of the 
Fishery of the River Colne. 

An Act to enable the Dublin and Antrim Junc- 
tion Railway Company to raise further Moneys 
by borrowing, and for other purposes. 


An Act for carrying into effect Arrangements 
with respect to Commons parcel of the Manor 
of the City of Lincoln. 

An Act to make Provision for supplying the 
Borough of Yeovil with Water, for amending 


4th July. 











1870. 


“ The Borough of Yeovil Extension and Improve- 
ment Act, 1854,” and for other purposes. 

An Act to extend for a further Period the Time Great Northem 
for the construction of a Portion of the Railway %4 Westen 
authorised by the Great Northern and Western Wailer Ce 
(of Ireland) Railway Act, 1861, and for other port Gum = 
purposes, Line) Bill, 

An Act to authorise the Tyne Improvement Tyne Improve. 
Commissioners to collect certain Coal and other ment Bill, 
Dues now collected by the Mayor, Aldermen, and 
Burgesses of the Borough of Newcastle-upon- Tyne, 
and to apply the whole thereof to the Tyne Im- 
provement Fund, and for other purposes. 

An Act to amend “ The Edinburgh and Bath- North British 

ate Railway Act, 1846,” with respect to the 44 Edinburgh 
Rents payable under the Lease thereby authorised, *"4 Bathgate 


» Rail * 
and for other purposes. souks 


An Act for the abandonment of the authorised Thames Em. 
Street from the 7hames Embankment below Char- bankment 
ing Cross Railway Bridge to Wellington-street, X°) Bill 
Strand, and for other purposes. 

An Act for making farther provision with Leeds Corpo. 
respect to the sanitary condition of the Borough "tion Gas, 
of Leeds, and for other purposes. Se. Sus. 

An Act to enable the Metropolitan District Metropolitan 
Railway Company to make a Station near Bread- District Rail. 
street, and for other purposes, with respect to the “"Y Bi) 
same Company. 

An Act for amending and extending the Acts Halifax Water, 
relating to the Supply of Water and Gas in the *¢- Bill. 
Borough of Halifax and its Neighbourhood, and to 
the Improvement of that Borough, and for other 
purposes. 

An Act to enable the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, Dublin Corpo- 
and Burgesses of Dublin to enlarge and extend por- tation Water 
tions of the Dublin Corporation Waterworks, to 
amend the Dublin Corporation Waterworks Acts 
1861, 1863, and 1866, to construct additional Filter 
Beds, to lay down additional Mains or Pipes, to 
consolidate their Powers, to confirm Agreements, 
and for other purposes. 

An Act to authorise the Belfast Harbour Com- Belfast Har- 
missioners to sell their surplus Lands, and to make °F Bill 
Leases. 

An Act to enable the Sevenoaks, Maidstone and Sevenoaks, 
Tunbridge Railway Company to make a deviation Maidstone, 
of their authorised Railway, to extend the time iailwoy pm a 
for making a part of the same, and for other pur- 
poses. 

An Act to amalgamate the Atlantic Telegraph atiantic Tele- 
Company with the Anglo-American Telegraph graph Com- 
Company, and to provide for the Dissolution of PY Bi 
the Atlantic Telegraph Company, and for other 
purposes. 

An Act for making Intercepting and Outfall Brighton In- 
Sewers for Brighton and certain neighbouring pee oy ke 
Districts, and for other purposes. 


Bill. 
An Act to lease the Great Northern and Great Northern 
Western (of Jreland) Railway to the Midland ont toed), 
Great Western Railway (of freland) Company, 


Railway 
and for other purposes. (Lease) Bill. 


An Act for conferring additional Powers upon Skipton Water 
the Company of Proprietors of the Skipton Water- Bi. 
works with reference to their Undertaking and 
the raising of Money, and for other purposes. 

An Act to extend the time for the Construction Metropoliten 
by the Metropolitan Railway Company of the B#lway ®™ 
Tower Hill Extension. 

An Act to authorise Alterations in the Stobcross North British 
Railway and other Works, to confer Powers upon waters A 
the Trustees of the Clyde Navigation and others cae Bill. 
in reference to the Stobcross Undertaking, to extend 
the Time for the purchase of Land and completion 
of various Railways, to convert Port Edgar into a 
Harbour, to _ for the conversion of the Lead- 

Stock, and for 
s of the North 


burn Preference Stock into vse 
the consclidation of the Lien Stoc 
British Railway Company, and for other pur- 


ses. 
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34 Vicroria. 


North Eastern An Act for enabling the North Eastern Railway 
Railway Company to construct a Railway from Leyburn to 
(Hawes and ~=Hawes and other Works, and acquire additional 


resi ' Lands; for the abandonment of the authorised 
Hawes and Melmerby Railway, and for vesting in 
the Company the Undertaking of the West Dur- 
ham Railway Company, and for other purposes. 
prighton and An Act for empowering the Brighton and Hove 
Hore General General Gas Company to construct Works at or 
Gas Bil = near New Shoreham Harbour, and to acquire a Site 
[Lorde for the same, and for other purposes. 
Navan and An Act to extend the Time for the completion 
Kingscourt of the Railway and Works of the Navan and Kings- 
— Bill court Railway Company, to enable that Company 
[Lerde] to enter into Working and other Agreements with 
certain Companies, and for other purposes. 
Newry and An Act for the Arrangement, by Arbitration, 


Armagh Rail- of the Affairs of the Mewry and Armagh Railway 
way (Arptre” Company. 


jon) Bil 

[Lord 
Tottenham An Act for the Abandonment of the Railways 
andHamp- authorised by “ The Tottenham and Hampstead 
stead Junction Funetion Railway Act, 1865,” and for other pur- 
Railway Bill. one 

Barnstaple An Act for making Railways from Barnstaple 
— to Ilfracombe, and for other purposes. 

(No. 2) Bill. 

Downpatrick, An Act to enable the Downpatrick, Dundrum, 
fone and and Newcastle Railway Company to grant a Lease 


juilway Bil, Of their Undertaking, and for other purposes. 


London and An Act for conferring additional Powers on the 
North — London and North Western Railway Company in 
os ‘ ~ relation to their own Undertaking and the Under- 
Powers) Bill. takings of other Companies, and for other pur- 
ses. 
"he Act for extending the limits of the District 
under the authority of the West Hartlepool Im- 
provement Commissioners, and for making better 
provision for the Improvement and Government 
of the extended District, and for other purposes. 
An Act for the Extension of the Owens Ecllese, 


West Hartle- 
pool Extension 
and Improve- 
ment Bill. 


Owens College 





Bil (Lords) Manchester, and for other purposes. 
South Eastern And the Question being again proposed, That 


{lon Bill Clause 44 stand part of the Bill:—And a Debate 
P arising thereupon ; 
Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Monday the 18th day of this instant July. 


Cornwallis The Cornwallis Estate Bill was read a second 
Estate Bill time; and committed. 
[Lords.] 
Rattray’s Rattray’s Estate Bill was read a second time ; 
Estate Bill and committed. 
[Lords,] 
Message from Mr. Speaker acquainted: the House, That a 
the Lords. Message had been brought from the Lords by one 
of their Clerks, as followeth: 
Metropolitan The Lords have agreed to the Metropolitan 
ot Board of Works (Loans) Bill, without any Amend- 
, ans) 
Bill, ment. 
eae and The Lords have agreed to the Amendments made 
Gas Bill by this House to the Brighton and Hove General 
ms Gas Bill, without any Amendment. 
avan and 


The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 
River Bin made by this House to the Navan and Kingscourt 
(Lords, Railway Bill, without any Amendment. 


Newry and The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 


7, No made by this House to the Newry and Armagh 
tion) Bill, Railway (Arbitration) Bill, without any Amend- 
] ment. ; 
Shoe hy The Lords have agreed to the Amendment made 
sl by this House to the Amendment made by their 
Bill, Lordships to the Norwich Voters Disfranchisement 
Site. ill, without any Amendment. 


Upon. Tyne The Lords have agreed to the Newcastle-upon- 

provement Tyne Improvement Bill, with an Amendment; to 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. 

Vou. 125. 


4th July. 





299 


The Lords have agreed to the Gaslight and Gaslight and 
Coke Company Bill, with Amendments ; to which oo = 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. eae 

The Lords have agreed to the Newcastle and Newcastle and 
Gateshead Water Bill, with Amendments; to Gateshead 
+ same the Lords desire the concurrence of this “*'* 3i- 

ouse. 

The Lords have agreed to the Southwark and Southwark 
City Subway Bill, with Amendments; to which *®4 City Sub- 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. “*” 8” 

The Lords have agreed to the Midland Counties Midland Coun- 
and South Wales Railway Bill, with Amendments; tis, #4 South 
to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this wa 
House. ° 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 
Vide Twenty- 
seventh 


: Report. 
Ordered, That the Return relative to Postage postage Rates 


Rates (India, &amp;c.), which was presented upon the (India, &amp;e.) 
28th day of June last, be printed. No. 329. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Gold Coin, Gold Coin. 
which was presented upon the 28th day of June No. 330. 
last, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Finance Accounts, which Finance 
were presented upon the Ist day of this instant Accounts. 
July, be printed. No. 331. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, stamps. 
dated the 8th day of April last, for Returns relative 
to Stamps. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Reformatory 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Thirteenth Report of and Industrial 
the Inspector appointed under the provisions of the “°° 
Act 5 &amp; 6 Will. 4, c. 38, to visit the certified Re- 
formatory and Industrial Schools of Great Britain. 

. — That the said Paper do lie upon the 
able. 


The following Paper, pursuant to the directions Army Prize 
of an Act of Parliament, was laid upon the Table Money. 
by the Clerk of the House,—The Account of Army 
Prize Money paid over to the Commissioners of 
Chelsea Hospital, from 18th January 1809 to 31st 
December 1869. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, a Peerages _ 
Return of all Peerages of the United Kingdom = King- 
which have been created since the Ist day of Janu- rn 
ary 1830, up to the present time, with the Name 
of the Prime Minister who was in Office when 
each such Peerage was created ; together with the 
Number of Peers of Scotland and Ireland, and of 
the Peers holding seats in the House of Lords, 
taken decennially in each of the years 1830, 1840, 

1850, 1860 and 1870. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented rast India 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased (Irrigation 
to give directions, that there be laid before this “T**) 
House, Copies of Correspondence between the 
Government of India, the Governments of Bomba 
and Madras, and the Secretary of State for India, 
relative to the Prosecution of Irrigation Works 
from Capital raised by Loan; also any Reports of 
Progress made in carrying out such Works, or of 

roceedings taken in relation to them: Of 
Seveune Reports of the Irrigation Departments 
of the Governments of the North West Provinces 
and Punjaub, from the earliest Date available to 
present Time, with the Orders of the Government 
of India thereon :——-And, of Report by Colonel 
Strachey, Inspector General of gy dated 
September 1868, on Irrigation Works in India, 
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and 











































































Houses of 


Parliament 
(New Refresh- 
ment Rooms.) 


Railway 


Companies. 


Dagenham 


(Thames) 
Dock Bill 
{Lords.] 


Parliamentary 


300 4th July. 


and their Financial Results and Management (in 
continuation of Papers last laid before Parlia- 
ment). 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 


are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 


Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Copies of Plan submitted by Mr. Barry, by direc- 
tion of the First Commissioner of Works, to the 
Select Committee of the House of Lords in 1869: 
——And, of Correspondence in 1869 relating to 
the said Plan. 


Ordered, That the Copy of the Report of the 
Commissioners on Railways, which was presented 
upon the 7th day of May 1867, be referred to the 
Select Committee on Railway Companies. 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Dagenham (Thames) Dock 
Bill, originating in the Lords, and referred on the 
First Reading thereof, no i Orders not 
previously inquired into are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 


Elections Bill. Reading of the Parliamentary Elections Bill ; 


Adjournment. 


University 
Tests Bill, 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday the 14th day of this instant July. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That this House do now adjourn :--And the 
said Motion was, with leave of the House, with- 
drawn. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the University Tests Bill, 
as amended in the Committee. 

A Clause was offered to be added to the Bill 
(Offices confined to members of the Church of 
England):—And the said Clause was brought up, 
and read the first time. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the said Clause be now read a 
second time :—It passed in the Negative. 

Another Clause was offered to be added to the 
Bill (That if, after the passing of this Act, a 
Charter shall be granted to any College or other 
institution in the nature of a College, a copy of 
such Charter shail be presented to Parliament, 
and no such Charter shall be of any force or effect 
until the expiration of thirty days from the time 
when it shall have been so presented):— And the 
said Clause was brought up, and read the first and 
second time. 

An Amendment was proposed to be made 
thereunto, in |. 3, by inserting after the word 
* College,” the words “ within the United King- 
* dom.” 

And the Question being proposed, That those 
words be there inserted :—And a Debate arising 
thereupon ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the Debate be now adjourned :—And 
the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
those words be there inserted:—The said pro- 


posed Amendment and Clause were severally, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Bill, in p. 1, 1. 28, by inserting after the word 
* Jectureship,” the words “ headship of a college 
* or hall.” 











1870. 


And the Question being put, That those words 
be there inserted ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the bong Glyn, 1 

Yeas, Mr. Adam: 
Tellers for the (Mr. Beresford Hope, 
Noes, Mr. Mowbray : 

The Tellers being come to the Table, Mr. Glyn, 
one of the Tellers for the Yeas, acquainted Mr. 
Speaker that Mr. Kinnaird, the Member for Perth, 
had not voted :— Whereupon Mr. Speaker desired 
the honourable Member to come to the Table, 
and asked him if he had heard the Question put: 
—The honourable Member came to the Table, 
and having stated that he had heard the Question 
put and declared himself with the Yeas, Mr. 
Speaker directed his name to be added to the 
Yeas. 

The Tellers accordingly declared the Numbers, 
Yeas 205, Noes 86. 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 2, Is. 12 and 13, by leaving out 
the words “ subsisting at the time of the passing 
“ of this Act.” 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be Jeft out stand part of the Bill ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

ae Noes to the Left. 

‘ellers for thes Mr. Glyn, 
Yeas, {aM aan : \ 183. 

Tellers for the; Mr. Sinclair Aytoun, —} 29 

Noes, UMr. Morrison: ; 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
To-morrow, at Two of the clock. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Elementary 


a a Committee on the Elementary Education 
Bill. 
(In the Committee.) 


Cause, N° 27 (School Board). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 10, 1. 41, to leave 
out from the word “Act” to the end of the 
Clause, in order to insert the words “ by the rate- 
“payers of the district for which such School 
“ Board is elected.” 

Question put, That the words “ in a borough” 
stand part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the Yeas,| Mr pe “t ; } 150. 


Sir Charles Dilke, \ 

Tellers for the Noes,{ Mr. Dyke : 145. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 10, 1.42, 
to leave out the words “ in a parish,” in order to 
insert the words “ for a parish, shall be the elected 
“ guardians of the union in which such parish is 
* situate.” 

Question proposed, That the words “in a pa- 
rish” stand part of the Clause: —Amendment, by 
leave, withdrawn. 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause, to add the words “ Provided, That at 
“every election of a School Board which shall 
** take place after the payment of a Parliamentary 
“grant to the School Fund under the control of 
* such School Board, the Education Department 
* shall have authority to nominate from ri 
* persons resident within the county in which suc 
“ School Board is acting, one-third of the members 
“to be elected to the vacancies in such School 
* Board; and one-third of such members shall be 
elected by the men whose names appear on the 
register 














Bes Fetlerr 


({rela 


Bill. 








34 Vicroria. 


“register kept as hereinafter provided of the 
“ fathers of the children attending the elementary 
“schools within the district of such School 
“¢ Board.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause, to add the words “ Provided, That 
“not more than two-thirds of the number to be 
“ elected by the council shall, at the time of the 
« election, be members of such council.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added ; 

Amendment proposed to the said proposed 
Amendment, by leaving out the words “ two- 
‘“‘ thirds,” and inserting the words “ one-third.” 

Question proposed, That the words “ two- 
“ thirds” stand part of the said proposed Amend- 
ment :—Amendment to the said proposed Amend- 
ment, and Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Other Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Cause, N° 28, amended, and agreed to. 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 5th July, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Ded- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Processions (Jreland) Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Processions 
(Ireland) Bill, 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Extradition Bill. 


(In the Committee. ) 


Preamble postponed. 


Ciauses, N° 1 to N°26, with Amendments to 
one of them, agreed to. 

A Clause added. 

First Schedule (List of Crimes). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 11, 1. 16, to leave 
out the words “ Crimes by bankrupts against 
“ bankruptcy law.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Schedule :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

An Amendment made. 

Schedule, as amended, agreed to. 

Second and Third Schedules agreed to. 

Preamble agreed to. 


Bill, as amended, to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 


Extradition 
Bill, 





The Urder of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Annuity Tax Abolition ( Edinburgh 
and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


‘The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
ode — on the Merchant Shipping Code Bill; 
/OL. 125. 


4th-—5ih July. 





301 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 


the 1st day of August next, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Merchant 
mittee on the Merchant Shipping, &amp;c. Acts Re- rye 
peal Bill ; Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 

the 1st day of August next, resolve itself into the 

said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Board of Trade 
mittee on the Board of Trade Bill; Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 

the lst day of August next, resolve itself into the 

said Committee. 


The Order of the dey being read, for resuming Inclosure 
the adjourned Debate en the Question saenesel Amendment 
upon the 10th day of June last, That the Inclosure ~ 
Amendment Bill be now read a second time; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Turnpike Acts 
mittee on the Trunpike Acts Continuance, &amp;c. Continuance, 
Bill ; — 

Resoived, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being 
mittee on the Post Office Bill; 

Kesolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


read, for the Com- Li Office 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Game Laws 
Reading of the Game Laws Amendment, &amp;c. Bill; Amendment, 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time "~~ 


upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Valuation of 
mittee on the Valuation of Lands and Assessments Lands and 
(Scotland) Bill; (Scotland) Bill 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Saint Olavo, 
take into consideration the Amendments made by $° Charities 
the Lords to the Saint Olave, &amp;c. Charities Bill; 
and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Jewish United 
take into consideration the Amendments made by Synagogues 
the Lords to the Jewish United Synagogues Bill ; - 
and the same were twice read, and agreed to, 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed io the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The Dublin City Voters Disfranchisement Bill Dublin city 
was, according to Order, read a second time; and Voters Dis- 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, for — 
Monday next. 


The Local Government Supplemental (No. 3) Local Govern- 
Bill was, according to Order, read a second time; mental (ile. 3) 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, Bill. 
for this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Army Enlist- 
mittee on the Army Enlistment Bill ; ment Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 








next, resolve itself into the said.Committee. 
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Magistrates, 
&amp;c. Election 
(Scotland) Bill. 


Pier and Har- 
bour Orders 
Confirmation 
(No. 2) Bill. 


East India 
Contracts Bill. 


New Zealand 
(Guarantee of 
Loan) Bill. 


Ways and 
Means. 


Consolidated 
Fund, 


Ecclesiastical 
Patronage 
Transfer Bill 
[Lords. ] 


Game Laws 
. Amendment 
(No. 2) Bill, 


302 4th—5th July. 1870. 


The Curragh of Kildare Bill was, according to 
Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Magistrates, &amp;c. Election 
(Scotland) Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, with- 
out Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Pier and Harbour Orders 
Confirmation (No. 2) Bill; and, after some time 
spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; 
and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the East India Contracts Bill; 
and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker 
resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That 
the Committee had gone through the Bill, and 
directed him to report the same, without Amend- 
ment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the New Zealand (Guarantee of Loan) 
Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, Bhat this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into the Committee of Ways and Means. 


(In the Committee.) 

Resolved, That, towards making good the Supply 
granted to Her Majesty, the Sum of £.9,000,000 
be granted out of the Consolidated Fund of the 
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
a Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 

Mr. Dodsen also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Ecclesiastical Patronage Transfer 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Life at Sea Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Game Laws Amendment (No. 2) 
Bill; 





Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Game Laws 
Reading of the Game Laws (Scotland) Bill ; (Scotland) Bi, 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Life Assuranc, 
take into consideration the Life Assurance Com- ©°™panies Bil, 
panies Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

A Clause (Notices under this Act) was twice 
read, and made part of the Bill. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the further Proceeding on con- 
sideration of the Bill be adjourned :—It passed in 
the Negative. 

Another Clause was offered to be added to the 
Bill (Life policy for benefit of wife):—And the 
said Clause was brought up, and read the first 
time. 

Anda Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the said Clause be now read a 
second time :—It passed in the Negative. 

Another Clause was offered to be added to the 
Bill (Surrender value of policies):—And the said 
Clause was brought up, and read the first time. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the said Clause be now read a 
second time :—It passed in the Negative. 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the further Proceeding on considera- 
tion of the Bill be adjourned :—And the said Mo- 
tion was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Another Clause was offered to be added to the 
Bill (Inspectors appointed by the Board of Trade): 

—And the said Clause was brought up, and read 
the first time. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the said Clause be now read a 
second time :—It passed in the Negative. 

Then Amendments were made to the Bill, 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 

to the Bill, in p. 2,1. 39, by inserting after the 
word “ condition,” the words “and the directors 
“ shall, previously to the commencement of such 
** investigation, call a meeting of the policy holders 
* and annuitants of the Company, who shall elect 
*‘ an actuary, but not the actuary of the Company, 
** to conduct such investigation; and the actuary 
** so appointed shall have free access to all the 
“ hooks and accounts, and all necessary assistance 
“ from the officers and directors of the Company ; 
“and in addition to the reports and schedule 
“required by this Act, he shall report specially 
“on the nature and value of the assets of the 
* Company.” 

And the Question being put, That those words 
be there inserted :—It passed in the Negative. 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p, 3, 1. 27, by leaving out the words 
‘* on application.” 

- And the Question being put, That the words 
“ on application ” stand part of the Bill; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for thes Mr. Stephen Cave, } 4 

Yeas, Sir Michael Hicks Beach: 

Tellers for the { Mr. .William Shaw, } 

Noes, Mr. Monk: 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 4, 1. 8, by adding after the word 
“ provided” the words “ Provided that any life 
- 7 holder or annuitant in such pee who 
* has not expressed his assent to such transfer or 
“amalgamation, may, within three months of 
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“ to receive the value of his life policy or annuity, 
“the price to be paid for the purchase of the 
“ interest of any dissentient member may be settled 
** by agreement, but if the parties dispute about 
“ the same, the dispute shall be settled by arbitra- 
“tion; and for the purpose of such arbitration 
“ the provisions of the ‘ Conpeaine Clauses Con- 
“ solidation Act, 1845,’ with respect to settlement 
“ of disputes and arbitration, shall be incorporated 
“ with this Act.” 

And the Question being proposed, That those 
words be there added :—The said proposed Amend- 
ment was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


Charitable The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
Funds Invest- take into consideration the Charitable Funds In- 
vestment Bill, as amended in the Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Rents and The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
vais Bil Pay- take into consideration the Rents and Periodical 


Payments Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Clerical Dis- 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
abilities Bill. 


mittee on the Clerical Disabilities Bill ; 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Benefit Build- The Benefit Building Societies Bill was, ac- 

 — cording to Order, read a second time; and com-~ 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 
Thursday next. 


Settled Estates The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Settled Estates Bill; and, 
after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed 
the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That the 
Committee had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, 'That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 


Sheriffs 

bad) Ag 
(1853) Amend- 
meat, &amp;c, 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend and extend the Act sixteenth and seven- 
teenth Victoria, chapter ninety-two, to make fur- 
ther provision for uniting Counties in Scotland, 
in so far as regards the jurisdiction of the Sheriff; 
and also to make certain provisions regarding the 
Duties of Sheriffs and Sheriffs Substitute in Scot- 
land: And that the Lord Advocate and Mr. Adam 
do prepare, and bring it in. 


aes Con. Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 

pemses,) " for removing Doubts respecting the payment of 
Expenses incurred in the Conveyance of Paupers 
im certain cases not expressly provided for by 
Law: And that Mr. Peel and Mr. Goschen do 
prepare, and bring it in. 

maten Navi. Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 


to amend and enlarge the powers of the Acts 
relating to the Navigation of the River Shannon, 
and for other purposes relating thereto: And that 
Vou. 125. 


4th—5th July. 





303 


Mr, Stansfeld and Mr. Chichester Fortescue do pre- 
pare, and bring it in. 


The House was moved, That the Shipping Dues Shipping ye 
Exemption Act (1867), might be read; and the (1867) gates 
same being read ; ment. 

Resolved, That this House will, immediately, 
resolve itself into a Committee to consider the 
said Act:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to move 
the House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Shipping Dues Exemption Act, 
1867. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Goschen reported, That the Committee had come 
to a Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Goschen accordingly reported a Resolution; 
which was read, as followeth: 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 
amend the Shipping Dues Exemption Act, 1867 : 
—And he moved the House accordingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to ‘bring in the 
Bill: And that Mr. Russell Gurney and Mr. 
Cowper-Temple do prepare, and bring it in. 


Mr. Adam presented a Bill to amend and extend Sheriffs (Scot- 
the Act sixteenth and seventeenth Victoria, (1858) A cael 
chapter ninety-two, to make further provision for ment, &amp;c. Bill. 
uniting Counties in Scotland, in so far as regards Bill 191. 
the jurisdiction of the Sheriff; and also to make 
certain provisions regarding the Duties of Sheriffs 
and Sheriffs Substitute in Scotland: And the 
same was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time upon Monday next; and to be 


printed. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented a Bill to amend and Shannon Navi- 
enlarge the powers of the Acts relating to the ation Bill. 
Navigation of the River Shannon, and for other Bill 192. 
purposes relating thereto: And the same was read 
the first time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills; and be 
printed. 

Ordered, That the Examiner have leave to sit 
and proceed forthwith. 


Mr. Peel presented a Bill for removing Doubts Paupers Con- 
respecting the payment of Expenses incurred in veyance ng 
the Conveyance of Paupers in certain cases not a _ 
expressly provided for Law: And the same = 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time upon Thursday next; and to be 
printed. 


Mr. Russell Gurney presented a Bill to amend Shipping Dues 
the Shipping Dues Exemption Act (1867): And faa — 
the same was read the first time; and ordered to Laan a 1. 
be read a second time upon W ednesday next; and Bill 194. 
to be printed. 


Ordered, That the Parties appearing before the Telegraph Acts 
Select Committee on the Telegraph Acts Exten- Extension Bill. 
sion Bill have leave to print the Minutes of the | 
Evidence taken before the Committee day by day, 
from the Committee Clerk’s Copy, if they think 
fit. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Attorneys’ and 
Lords to the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ Remunera~ Solicitors’ Re- 
tion Bill be taken into consideration this day. 








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304 


Ath—5th July. 


Trade Accounts Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s 
Command,—Trade Accounts (Foreign Countries) 
for the Four Months ended 30th April 1868, 1869, 


(Foreign 
Countries.) 


No. 160, 


London and 


North Western 
Railway (Steam 


Vessels) Bill. 


Glasgow Street 
Tramways Bill. 


Public 
Petitions. 





Vide Twenty- 
eighth Report. 


Criminal 
Expenses 
(Scotland.) 


No. 332. 


The Queen v. 
Fennelly, &amp;c. 


No. 252. 


Army Prize 
Money. 


No. 333. 


Colonial 
Possessions. 


Ceylon. 


and 1870: 


Belgium 


H slid 
F; panes 


For the Month ended 3lst 


1870: 


United States 


59 


- Imports; 
Exports. 
Imports ; 
Exports. 
Imports ; 
Exports : 


January 1869 and 


- Imports; 
- Exports. 


Ordered, That the said Accounts do lie upon the 


Table; and be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 


till a quarter of an hour after Two of the 
clock on Tuesday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 





Tuesday, 5th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
HE House proceeded to take into considera- 
tion the Amendments made by the Lords to 

the London and North Western Railway (Steam 
Vessels) Bill ; and the same were twice read, and 


agreed to. 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to! 


the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 


Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Glasgow Street Tramways Bill, as amended in 
the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


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1870. 


Mr. Stansfeld presentec,—Return to an Order, Fire 
dated the 17th day of May last, for Accounts re- Insurances, 
lative to Fire Insurances. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Rivers 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Second Report of the Pollution, 
Commissioners appointed in 1868 to inquire into 
the best means of preventing the Pollution of 
Rivers. The A. B. C. process of treating Sewage. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,— Return to an Steam Vesey 
Order, dated the 20th day of May last, for a Re- 
turn relative to Steam Vessels. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That Colonel French have leave of Leave og. 
absence for a fortnight, on urgent business. Absence, 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Greenwich 
Copies of the Report of the Committee appointed Hospital 
to inquire into the present Condition, Cost, and 5% 
Utility of Greenwich Hospital School : And, No. 334, 
of the Minute of the Board of Admiralty thereon. 

Mr. Baxter accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 





Resolved, That an humble Address be presented High Court of 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Justice Bill, 
to give directions, that there be laid before this “* 
House, a Copy of Correspondence between the 
Lord Chancellor and the Judges upon the subject 
of the High Court of Justice Bill and the Appellate 
Jurisdiction Bill. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 


| Council. 


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| 


| 


| 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Criminal | 
Expenses (Scot/and), which was presented upon 
the 24th day of June last, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the case 
of The Queen v. Fennelly, &amp;c., which was presented 
upon the 30th day of June last, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to Army 
Prize Money, which was presented upon the 4th 
day of this instant July, be printed. 


Mr. Monsell presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Reports showing the Present 
State of Her Majesty’s Colonial Possessions ; trans- 
mitted with the Blue Books for the year 1868, 
Part 2. North American Colonies; African Settle- 
ments and Saint Helena; Australian Colonies and 


New Zealand; 


&amp;e. 


the Mediterranean Possessions, 


Copy of Reports showing the Present State of 


Her 


[ajesty’s Colonial Possessions, transmitted 


with the Blue Books for the year 1868. Part 3. 
Eastern Colonies. 
Copy of ye ag oe between the Governor 


of Ceylon and t 


ne Secretary of State for the 


Colonies, with a reference to the preparation of a 
Descriptive Catalogue of the Pali, Sinhalese and 
Sanskrit Manuscripts, to be found in the Libraries 
of the Pansalus ( Buddhist Monasteries) and other 
places in Ceylon. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 


Table. 








Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Navy (ships 
a Copy of Reports of the Admiral in Command of “ Monarch” 
the Channel Squadron as to the Trials of the ™“Csptain) 
Ships ** Monarch” and * Cuptain” after joining the 
Fleet in May last; with any Reports received 
from the Captains of the respective Ships made 
either to the Lords of the Admiralty or the Ad- 
miral in Command. 


Mr. William Edward Forster presented, by Her Education 
Majesty’s Command,—Copy of Minute of the ag 
Right Honourable the Lords of the Committee No, 335. 
of the Privy Council on Education, dated the 5th 
day of July 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third University 
Reading of the University Tests Bill ; om 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read the 
third time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” 
and, at the end of the Question, adding the words 
* upon this day three months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“ now,” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas, {re pe wd , } 247. 
Tellers for the Noes, = ae } 113. 


So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 


Ordered, 











Elementary 
Education Bill. 





34 Vicroria. 5th July. 305 


Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Elementary Education 
Bill. 

(In the Committee.) 

CxiauseE, N° 29 (Election of School Board). 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 11, 1. 38, 
to leave out the word “ be,” in order to insert the 
words “ not be less than.” 

Question proposed, That the word “ be” stand 
part of the Clause: —Amendment, by leave, with- 
drawn. 

Other Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 12, 1. 9, 
to leave out the word “ churchwarden,” in order 
to insert the word “ overseers.” 

Question, That the word “ churchwarden” 
stand part of the Clause put, and negatived. 

Question, That the word “ overseers” be there 
inserted put, and negatived. 

Other Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


Cause, N° 30, amended, and agreed to. 


Criause, N° 31 (Disqualification of member of 
board). 

An Amendment proposed, in p. 12, 1. 24, after 
the word “ then,” to insert the words “ and no 
“ partner of any member or manager, nor any per- 
“son on the behalf of either of them.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 12, 1. 25, 
after the word “ mayor,” to insert the words “ or 
town clerk.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :— Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Other Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 12, 1. 28, 
after the words “ with or,” to insert the word ** for.” 

Question proposed, That the word “ for” be 
there inserted:— Amendment, by leave, with- 
drawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 12,1. 31, 
to leave out from the word “ board” to the word 
“ work ” in 1, 35, inclusive. 

Question proposed, That the words “ or any 
“ bargain” stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Other Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CuiauseE, N° 32 (Appointment of officers). 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 13, 1. 3, 
after the word “ unless,” to insert the words 
** seven days.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted ae er ee by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause, to add the words “* The School Board 
** shall not, upon making such appointment of any 
** officer or teacher, apply to him or her any test 
** as to any particular religious doctrine or deno- 
5 selestlaned tenet distinctive of any religious body 
“ or sect.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Ciause, N° 33 (Formation by Education De- 


partment of united districts). 
Vou. 125. 








Amendment proposed, in p. 13, 1. 11, after the 
word “ larger,” to insert the words “ or smaller.” 
Question, That those words be there inserted 
—— put, and negatived. 
An Amendment made. 
Another Amendment proposed, in p. 13, 1. 15, 
after the word “ district” to insert the words 
** and the Educational Department shall (except in 
** the cases of populous parishes containing not less 
‘than 7,000 inhabitants) cause a united school 
“ district to be formed by the grouping of parishes, 
“such school district to contain in the aggregate 
* not less than 7,000 inhabitants, and upon such 
“ union shall cause a School Board to be formed 
* for such united school district.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CiausEs, N° 34 to N° 44, with Amendments to 
three of them, agreed to. 


CiausE, N° 45 (School fund of School Board). 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit 
again :—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 
An Amendment made. 
Another Amendment proposed, in p. 16, 1. 24, 
to leave out the words “ deficiency shall be raised 
** by the School Board as provided by this Act,” 
in order to insert the words “ further requisite 
“amount, whether for satisfying past or future 
** liabilities, shall be paid as provided by this Act 
* by rating authority out of the local rate: Pro- 
** vided always, That the sum so paid for this object 
** shall not exceed in any one year the amount of 
*‘ one penny in the pound on the rateable value of 
** the area included in the school districts.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause ; 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Dublin, Wicklow, Dublin, Wick- 
and Wexford Railway Bill, with Amendments; to py Aen g 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this i. 
House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Pembroke and Pembroke and 
Tenby Railway (No. 2) Bill, with Amendments ; Tenby Railway 
to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this “X® 2) Bill. 
House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act sequestration 
to abolish Sequestrations for Debt; to which the Bill [Lords.} 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


The Churchwardens Liability Bill was read the churchwardeng 
first time; and ordered to be read a second time Liability Bill 
upon Wednesday the 13th day of this instant ‘40741 
July ; and to be printed. Bill 195. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on the Telegraph Acts 
Telegraph Acts Extension Bill have Power to Extension Bill, 
report the Minutes of the Evidence taken before 
them to the House. 

The Marquis of Hartington reported from the 
said Committee; That they had considered the 
said Bill, and taken Evidence thereon, which they 
had directed him to report to the House ; and had 
gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; No. 336. 
and be printed. 





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306 5th—6th July. 1870. 


Bill 196. Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 
Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


Queen's Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
(Mattlonlate , ® Return of the Names and Number of the Matri- 
and Non- culated Students in each Year’s Course of the Fa- 


matriculated culty of Law, the Faculty of Medicine, and the 

Students.) Department of Civil Engineering in the three 
Queen’s Colleges of Belfast, Cork, and Galway 
during the Session 1868-69 ; stating the Religious 
Denomination of each Student, and whether he 
held any Scholarship or Exhibition, either Colle- 
giate or attached to the University, my were with 
the full Value of all Scholarships or Exhibitions 
held by such Student since he Matriculated ; the 
Return to be given separately for each Year’s 
Course, with a Summary :—— And, similar Re- 
turn of the Non-matriculated Students, and general 
Summary of all the Students. 


Annuity Tax A Motion being made, That this House will, 
Abeiien To-morrow, resolve itself into a Committee to 
(Edinburgh and : °° ° 
Montrose, &amp;c.) consider of ae the issue of a sum of 
Act (1860) Money out of the Consolidated Fund of the 
{ Consolidated United Kingdom, to be at the disposal of the 
Fund.] Public Works Loan Commissioners, for the pur- 
ose of enabling the Magistrates and Council of 
Edinburgh to redeem the Bond of Annuity granted 
by them to the Edinburgh Ecclesiastical Commis- 
sioners in virtue of the Annuity Tax Abolition 
(Edinburgh and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860), in 
pursuance of the provisions of any Act of the 

present Session to amend the said Act; 

Mr. Stansfeld, by Her Majesty’s Command, ac- 
quainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the subject-matter of this Motion, 
recommends it to the consideration of the House. 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 


National Debt. A Motion was made, and the Question being 
proposed, That, in the opinion of this House, it 
is desirable that some decisive step should be 
taken substantially and gradually to reduce the 
National Debt ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out the words “ that 
** some decisive step should be taken.” 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out al part of the Ques- 
tion :—It passed in the Negative. 

Then the Main Question, so amended, being put ; 

Resolved, That, in the opinion of this House, 
it is desirable substantially and gradually to re- 
duce the National Debt. 


Ships A Motion was made, and the Question being 
Re «a » proposed, That, in the opinion of this House, 
’ there is nothing in the evidence taken by the 

Naval Court of Inquiry, or in the Correspond- 

ence which has been laid before Parliament, to 

{justify the severe reprimand administered by the 
oard of Trade to Captain Eyre, and that further 


inquiry into his conduct ought to be made; 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning ; 


Wednesday, 6th July, 1870: 


The said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 


Corrupt A Motion was made, and the Question being 
a at proposed, That there be laid before this House, 
lections. a Return of all Expenses incurred by the Royal 
Commissions severally appointed during the year 

1869, to inquire into the existence of Corrupt 

Practices at Elections in the City of Norwich, 


and the Boroughs of Beverley and Bridgwater :— 
And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Tuesday next. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was Business of the 
proposed, That, in the opinion of this House, the House. 
interests both of Government Legislation and of 
private Members would be promoted by the abo- 
lition of Morning Sittings, and by giving Govern- 
ment Business precedence of Notices of Motions 
on Tuesdays, after the 15th of June in each 
year :—And the said Motion was, with leave of the 
House, withdrawn. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Sewage 
to confirm a Provisional Order under the Sewage Utilization 
Utilization Acts relating to the District of East ~oplene 
Barnet; And that Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen and 
Mr. Secretary Bruce do prepare, and bring it in. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Steam Boilers 
Reading of the Steam Boilers Inspection Bill ; Inspection Bill 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Cattle Stealing 
Reading of the Cattle Stealing Bill; Bill. 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Bakehouses 

Reading ot the Bakehouses Bill; Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Tuesday the 19th day of this instant July. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Public Prose. 
mittee on the Public Prosecutors Bill ; outers Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Burials Bill, 
mittee on the Burials Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
the 13th day of this instant July, resolve itself into 
the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Sanitary Act 
Reading of the Sanitary Act (1866) Amendment (1866) Amenc- 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Local Govern- 
mittee on the Local Government Supplemental — a 
(No. 3) Bill; ete 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


The Magistrates, &amp;c. Election (Scotland) Bill Magistrates, 


was, according to Order, read the third time. ponder om 
Resulved, That the Bill do pass. Bill. 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Pier and Har- 
take into consideration the Pier and Harbour bout Ontm 
Orders Confirmation (No. 2) Bill, as amended in (No. 2) Bill. 
the Committee. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The East India Contracts Bill was, according East India 
to Order, read the third time. Contracts Bill 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 





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34 Vicroria. 


Mr. Glyn — from the Committee of Ways 
and Means, a Resolution; which was read, as fol- 
loweth : 

That, towards making good the Supply granted 
to Her Majesty, the Sum of £.9,000,000 be 
granted out of the Consolidated Fund of the 
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 

Ordered, That a Bill be brought in upon the 
said Resolution: And that Mr. Dodson, Mr. Chan- 
cellor of the Exchequer, and Mr. Stansfeld do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Ways and 
Means. 


Consolidated 
Fund. 


Life Assurance The Life Assurance Companies Bill was, accord- 
Companies Bill. ine to Order, read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Clerical Disabilities Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Clerical Dis- 
abilities Bill. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Settled Estates Bill, as 
amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :— The Bill was accordingly read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Settled Estates 
Bill, 


Attomeys' and ‘The House, according to Order, proceeded to 

Solicitors’ take into consideration the Amendments made by 

_—— the Lords to the Attorneys’ and Solicitors’ Remu- 
neration Bill; and the same were twice read, and 
agreed to. 

° Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Consolidate Mr. William Henry Gladstone presented a Bill 
: to apply a Sum out “of the Consolidated Fund to 
em) the Service of the year ending on the Thirty-first 
day of March One thousand eight hundred and 
Seventy-one: And the same was read the first 

time ; and ordered to be read a second time this day. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before Two of the 
clock on Wednesday morning, adjourned 
till this day. 





Wednesday, 6th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


ilehampton HE Littlehampton Water Bill was read the 
lands) third time. 
P Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 
O pass. 


rdered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


talc, Peck. The Pimlico, Peckham, and Greenwich Street 


emeies Tramways (Extensions, &amp;c.) Bill was read the 
Stet Tram. third time. 


ways (Exten- 
Bill, 


Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Birmingham Water Bill, as amended in the 
Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
Von. 125, 


5th—6th July. 


307 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Publie 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 
Vide Twenty- 
eighth Report. 
Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Commercial 
mand,—Copy of Commercial Reports received at Reports. 
the Foreign Office from Her Majesty’s Consuls in 
1869-70. No. 4. 1870. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Court Court of 


of Chancery (Enrolments), which was presented ) ane ma 





upon the 20th day of June last, be printed. No. 337. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Fire In- Fire 
surances, which was presented upon the 5th day Insurances. 
of this instant July, be printed. No. 338. 


Ordered, 'That the Return relative to Steam Steam Vessels. 
Vessels, which was presented upon the 5th day of No. 339. 
this instant July, be printed. 


The following Paper was laid upon the Table Thames Em- 
by the Clerk of the House,—Further Return to b=*ment. 
an Order, dated the 28th day of April last, for 
Returns relative to the Thames Embankment. 

The following Paper, pursuant to the directions Lunacy. 
of an Act of Parliament, was also laid upon the 
Table by the Clerk of the House,—Copy of the 
Twenty-fourth Report of the Commissioners in 
Lunacy to the Lord Chancellor. 


Poor Relief 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- (ireland.) 


jesty’s Command,—Copy of Annual Report of the 
Commissioners for administering the Laws for Re- 
lief of the Poor in Ireland, including the Twenty- 
third Report, under the 10 &amp; 11 Vic. ¢. 90, and 
the Eighteenth Report, under the 14 &amp; 15 Vie. 
c. 68, with Appendices. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- Superannu- 
tions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of Treasury *“°"* 
Minute, dated 30th June 1870, granting a Com- 
pensation Allowance to Miss A. Watson, Mistress 
of the War Office School, Bull Point. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Public Works 
a Copy of Circular from Board of Works to the a 
Candidates for the Office of Assistant Surveyor of Surveyor.) 


| Works in the Public Works Department, dated 


the 29th day of June 1870. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Census (1871.) 

to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of the Suggestions offered to the 
Secretary of State for the Home Department by 
Members of the Statistical Society in relation to 
the ensuing Census of the People. 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Poaching Pre- 
— of the Poaching Prevention Act Repeal Repeal Bib- 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 
An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 








* this day three months.” 
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308 6th 


And the Question being put, That the word 
* now” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the; Mr. Alerander Brown, 

Yeas, Sir David Wedderburn : } 

Tellers for thes Viscount Galway, 140 

Noes, \Mr. Greene: } ; 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“upon this day three months” be added at the 
end of the Question:—It was resolved in the 
Affirmative. 

Then the main Question, so amended, being 

ut ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon this day three months. 


Sunday The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
trent} © Reading of the Sunday Trading Bill ; 

. And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
* this day three months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
* now” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the Mr. Thomas Hughes, 109 

Yeas, (Mr. John G. Talbot: \ ’ 

Tellers for thef Mr. Taylor, \ 64 

Noes, (Mr. Rylands: : 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time. 

The Bill was accordingly read a second time; 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for To-morrow. 


Vaccination The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
Act (1867) 
Amendment 


Bill. upon the 3lst day of May last, That the Vaccin- 
ation Act (1867) Amendment Bill be now read a 
second time ; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Wages Arrest- The Order of the day being read, for oe 
mevt Limita- the adjourned Debate on the Question propose 


_ upon the 21st day of June last, That the further 
Proceeding on consideration of the Wages Arrest- 
ment Limitation (Scotland) Bill be now resumed ; 

And the Question being again ae That 


the further Proceeding on consideration of the 


Bill, as amended, be now resumed:—The House | 


resumed the said adjourned Debate. 


And the Question being put :—It was resolved | 


in the Affirmative. 

The House accordingly proceeded to take the 
Bill into further consideration. 

A Clause was offered to be added to the Bill 
(Debts contracted prior to the passing of this 
Act) :—And the said Clause was brought up, and 
read the first time. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the said Clause be now read a 
second time:—It passed in the Negative. 

Then Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 


to the Bill, in p. 1, l. 15, by leaving out the word 


” 


“twenty ” and inserting the word “ fifteen,” in- 
stead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“ twenty ” stand part of the Ball :—It was resolved 
in the Affirmative. 


July. 1870. 


Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 


To-morrow. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Juries Bill, 
into a Committee on the Juries Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 

Preamble postponed. 

Causes, N* 1 to N° 26, agreed to. 

ScHEDULE (Persons exempt from serving on 
Juries). 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 7, 1. 36,after 
the word “ servants ” to insert the words‘ Members 
“ of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Board.” 

Question put, That those words be there in- 
serted; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the (Mr. Graves, 

Yeas, Viscount Sandon : 
Tellers for the { Viscount Enfield, ~~» 
Noes, LMr. Lusk: r 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 


\ 
f 34, 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to move, 
That the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, 
again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- suburban 
mittee on the Suburban Commons Bill; Commons Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Joint stock 
mittee on the Joint Stock Companies Arrange- Companies 
ment Bill; Arrangement 





the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed | 


° . Bill, 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- ’ 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Sale of Liquors 
the adjourned Debate on the Question propose 2 ae 
upon the 29th day of June last, That the Sale of” 
Liquors on Sunday Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday, the 20th day of this instant July. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means; Means. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
| next, resolve itself ino the said Committee. 





The Shipping Dues Exemption Act (1867) peice a, 
Amendment Bill was, according to Order, read &amp; 4o¢ (1867) 
second time, and committed to a Committee of the Amendment 
| whole House, for Friday next. me. 
| The House, according to Order, resolved itself some 
‘into a Committee on Annuity Tax Abolition (£din- (Edinburgh 
| burgh and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment and rere 

t 


[Consolidated Fund }. &amp;e,) Act (1 
(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the 
issue, out of the Consolidated Fund of the United 
Kingdom, of any sum or sums not exceeding 
£.56,500, to be at the disposal of the Public 
Works Loan Commissioners, for the purpose of 
enabling the Magistrates and Council of Edin- 


burgh to redeem the Bond of Annuity quant by 
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34 VicroriA. 


them to the Edinburgh Ecclesiastical Commis- 
sioners in virtue of the Annuity Tax Abolition 
(Edinburgh and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860), in 
ursuance of the provisions of any Act of the 
present Session to amend the said Act. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 


Resolution. 
Ordered, That the Report be received To- 
morrow. 
tual Govern- ‘The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 


ment Supple- mittee on the Local Government Supplemental 
nettal (NO. 8) (No, 3) Bill ; 
Bill Resolved, That this House will, ‘To-morrow, re- 


solve itself into the said Committee. 


yerand Har- ‘Lhe Pier and Harbour Orders Confirmation 
pour Orders (No. 2) Bill was, according to Order, read the 
Confirmation third time. 
No, 2) Bill. a. 
( Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Consolidated Fund (£. 9,000,000) Bill was, 
according to Order, read a second time; and com- 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 
To-morrow. 


Consolidated 
Fuad 
(£.9,000,000) 
Bill, 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring ina Bill 
to amend the Law of Lunacy,and to provide for 
the Management of Habitual Drunkards: And 
that Mr. Donald Dalrymple, Mr. Gordon, and Mr. 
Pease do prepare, and bring it in. 


Habitual 
Drankards. 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
rant to the Clerk of the Crown, to make out a new 
Writ for the electing of a Citizen to serve in this 
present Parliament for the City of Norwich, in the 
room of Sir Henry Josias Stracey, Baronet, whose 
Election has been determined to be void. 


Norwich Writ. 





Arm 


y The Select Committee on Army (Colonels) was 
(Colonele.) 


nominated of Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, 
Sir Percy Herbert, Mr. Grant Duff, Sir John Hay, 
Mr. Henry Robert Brand, Sir Rainald Knightley, 
Mr. Kirkman Hodgson, Mr. Clay, Mr. Selater- 
Booth, Sir Edward Colebrooke, Mr. Goldney, Sir 
Charles Wingfield, Mr. Bourke, Mr. West, and Major 
Anson; with Power to send for persons, papers, 
and records. 
Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
for granting Certificates to Pedlars: And that Mr. 
Secretary Bruce and Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Certificates, 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to repeal an Act, intituled, “ An Act to alter the 
mode of giving Notices for the holding of Vestries, 
of making Proclamations in Cases of Outlawry, 
and of giving Notices on Sundays with respect to 
various matters,” so far as such Act relates to the 
Isle of Man: And that Mr. Secretary Bruce and 
Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen do prepare, and bring 
it in, 


Vestries (Isle 
of Man.) 


Public Schools 


Aet (1868) Ordered, 'That leave be given to bring in a Bill 


to amend the Public Schools Act, 1868: And 
that Mr. Secretary Bruce aud Mr. Knatchbull- 


Hugessen do prepare, and bring it in. 


em of the Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords, 
nn to request that their Lordships will be pleased to 
and Office of COMmunicate to this House, a Copy of the Third 
Teentleman Report from the Select Committee appointed by 

Rod their Lordships on the Office of the Clerk of the 
Parliaments and Office of the Gentleman Usher 


6th—7th July. 


of the Black Rod: And that the Clerk do carry 
the said Message. 





309 


Mr. Donald Dalrymple presented a Bill to amend Habitual 


the Law of Lunacy, and to provide for the Ma- — 


nagement of Habitual Drunkards: And the same 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time upon Monday the 25th day of this 
instant July; and to be printed. 


Bill 197. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented a Bill to repeal Vestries {Isle 
an Act, intituled, “ An Act to alter the mode of of Man) Bill. 
giving Netices for the holding of Vestries, of Bill 198. 
making Proclamations in Cases of Outlawry, and 

of giving Notices on Sundays with respect to 

various Matters,” so far as such Act relates to the 

Isle of Man: And the same was read the first 

time ; and ordered to be read a second time upon 

Monday next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented a Bill for grant- Pedlars’ Certi- 
ing Certificates to Pedlars: And the same was read fcates Bill. 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second Bill 199. 
time upon Monday next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented a Bill to amend Public Schools 
the Public Schools Act, 1868: And the same was Fp a 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a Bill. 


second time upon Monday next; and to be printed. Bill 200. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to confirm a Pro- Sewage 
visional Order under the Sewage Utilization Acts ees 
relating to the District of East Barnet: And the ih &gt; 

same was read the first time; and ordered to be gi} 903, 
read a second time upon Monday next; and to be 

printed. 


The Sequestration Bill was read the first time ; Sequestration 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Friday Bilt (Zerds. } 
next; and to be printed. Bill 202. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 








Thursday, 7th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
QRDE RED, That a Message be sent to the Diplomatic 
Lords, to request that their Lordships will be es 
: ices. 

pleased to give leave to the Lord Lawrence to 

attend to be examined as a Witness before the 

Select Committee on Diplomatic and Consular 

Services: And that the Clerk do carry the said 

Message. 


Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select Public 
Committee on Public Petitions; That they had io 
examined the Petitions presented upon the 27th, pi codicn 
28th, 29th and 30th days of June last, and had Keport.) 
directed him to make a Report thereof to the 
House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 


and be printed. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Newcastle- 
the Amendment made by the Lords to the New- — ‘ 
castle-upon- Tyne Improvement Bill; and the same gif 
was twice read, and agreed to, 

Ordered, That the Glerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendment made by their Lord- 


ships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Gaslight and 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Gas- — -_ 
light and Coke Company Bill; and the same were _— 
twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 





VoL. 125. 


ships. 
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Midland Coun- 
ties and South 
Wales Rail- 
way Bill. 


Newcastle and 
Gateshead 
Water Bill. 


Southwark 
and City Sub- 
way Bill. 


Birmingham 
Suburban 
Tramways 
Bill. 


Saint Helens 
Gas Bill 
(Lords.] 


Public 
Petitions. 


Vide Votes 
and Twenty- 
eighth Report. 


Lunacy. 
No, 340. 


Railway 
Accidents. 


Railway Com- 
panies, 


Earl of 
Clarendon. 


310 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Mid- 
land Counties and South Wales Railway Bill; and 
the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the New- 
castle and Gateshead Water Bill; and the same were 
twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the South- 
wark and City Subway Bill; and the same were 
twice read, and agreed to. ; 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


The Birmingham Suburban Tramways Bill was 
read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the 
Title be, An Act to authorise the construction of 
Street Tramways in certain parts of the Suburbs 
of Birmingham, and for other purposes. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Saint Helens Gas Bill was read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 
do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Biil to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with Amendments; to which 
this House doth desire the concurrence of their 
Lordships. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

A Public Petition was also presented, and read ; 
and referred to a Select Committee. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Lunacy, 
which was presented upon the 6th day of this 
instant July, be printed. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre 5 ammonia by Her Majesty’s 


Command,—Copy of Reports of the Inspecting 
Officers of the Railway Department to the 
Board of Trade, upon certain Accidents which 
have occurred on Railways during the Months of 
April, May and June 1870. (Part Third.) 


rdered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Railway 
Companies have leave to sit this day till Five of 
the clock, during the sitting of the House. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of any Communications received 
from or addressed to Foreign Governments, re- 
ferring to the death of the late Earl of Clarendon. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


7th July. 





1870. 
A Motion being made, That this House will, 7, 


To-morrow, resolve itself into a Committee to Acts Exten. 
consider of extending to the Isle of Man the pro- (Isle of 
visions of the Telegraph Acts, 1868 and 1869, for mol 
raising Funds for the purchase of the Undertak- Purchase, 4¢) 
ings of Telegraph Companies in the United King- 
dom; for the payment, out of Moneys to be pro- 
vided by Parliament, of Compensations, and of the 
Expenses of working, maintaining, and extending 
the Telegraphs so purchased ; and for the appro- 
priation of any Surplus of Receipts over Pay- 
ments arising therefrom; 

The Marquis of Hurtington, by Her Majesty’s 
Command, acquainted the House, That Her Ma- 
jesty, having been informed of the subject-matter 
of this Motion, recommends it to the consideration 
of the House. 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords, by one of ‘Y¢ Lerds. 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Local Govern- Local Govern. 
ment Supplemental bill, without any Amendment, a 

men 


The Lords have agreed to the General Police General Police 
and Improvement (Scotland) Supplemental Bill, may name, 
without any Amendment. land) Sera 
mental Bill, 
The Lords have agreed to the Wine and Beer- wine ana 


house Act (1869) Amendment Bill, with Amend- Beerhouse Act 
ments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence and 
of this House. seams 
The Lords have agreed to the Salford Borough salford 
Improvement Bill, with Amendments; to which Borough Im- 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. }fy"*™*™* 


The Lords have agreed to the North British worth British 
Railway (Zay Bridge) Bill, with Amendments; Railway (Tay 
4 which the Lords desire the concurrence of this Brie) Bill 

ouse, 

The Lords have agreed to the Bristol and North Bristol and 
Somerset Railway Bill, with Amendments; to North Somer. 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 54°" 
House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Ashton-under- Ashton-under- 
Lyne, Stalybridge, and Dukinfield (District) Water Lyne, Stal 
Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords de- boars a er 
sire the concurrence of this House. (District) 
Water Bill, 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act yfeaical Act 
to amend the Law relating to the Qualification of (1858) Amend- 
Practitioners in Medicine and Surgery, and other- Tt 
wise to amend the Medical Act (1858), to which '“*"* 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Ecclesiastical 
to repeal an Act for preventing the assumption of Titles Act 
certain Ecclesiastical Titles in respect of places [Lords.] 
in the United Kingdom; to which the Lords de- 
sire the concurrence of this House. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Fiementary , 
into a Committee on the Elementary Education Education 
Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Ciauss, N° 45 (School fund of School Board). 
Amendment again proposed, in p. 16, 1. 24, to 
leave out the words “ deficiency shall be raised by 
“ the School Board as provided by this Act,” in 
order to insert the words “ further requisite 
“ amount, whether for satisfying past or future 
“ liabilities, shall be paid as provided by this Act 
“ by rating authority out of the local rate: Pro- 
* vided always, That the sum so paid for this 
“object shall not exceed in any one year the 
“ amount of one penny in the pound on the rate- 
“able value of the area included in the school 

districts.” 
Question 











34 VicToRtia. 


Question again proposed, That the words pro- 
posed to be left out stand part of the Clause :— 
Question put ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the Yeas, om - naa b } 273. 
Tellers for the Noes, Hr + Py Lopes, } 88. 


Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


Ciause, N° 46 (Deficiency of school fund 
raised out of rates). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 16, 1. 27, after the 
word “ paid,” to insert the words “ to the extent 
* of one-half of such deficiency.” 

Question put, That those words be there in- 
serted ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the; Mr. Vernon Harcourt, 2] 
Yeas, \Mr. Dizon: oe 
Tellers for the{ Mr. Glyn, 1176 


Noes, \ Mr. Adam: 
Another Amendment proposed, in p. 16, 1. 28, 
to leave out the words “local rate,” in order to in- 
sert the words “a separate rate to be calleda 
** school rate, to be levied, except in the cases here- 
“ after provided, in the same manner as the local 
“ rate.” 

Question, That the words “ local rate” stand 
part of the Clause put, and agreed to, 

An Amendment made, 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 16, 1. 35, 
after the ward “ fund,” to insert the words ** Pro- 
“vided always, That when a parish as defined 
under this Act, or under the Ket of the thirty- 
“ first and thirty-second years of the reign of Her 
“‘ present Majesty, chapter one hundred and nine, 
“ possessing a sufficient amount of public school ac- 
“ commodation, is situate within a school district or 
* school districts as formed under this Act, the 
“like persons, being resident in such parish as 
“are authorised to apply for a public inquiry 
“after the first returns under this Act may, if 
“they feel aggrieved, apply in like manner for 
“ public inquiry, and the Education Department 
* shall cause a public inquiry to be held in man- 
“ner provided by this Act, and shall consider 
“the report made to them upon such inquiry ; 
“ and if upon such report the Education Depart- 
“ment shall be satisfied that a claim has on 
“made out by such parish fur exemption, they 
“shall serve their precept on the rating authority 
“of the school district in which such parish is 
“ situate, requiring such authority to deduct from 
“ the amount of rate otherwise chargeable under 
“ this Act in respect of such parish such a sum, 
“ and for such a time as the Education Department 
*‘ may under all the circumstances deem to be just.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
—— put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
“the Clause to add the words “ Provided always, 





“ That the owner of any tithes or any tithe commu- | 


“ tation rent charge, or the occupier of any land 


“ used as arable, meadow, or pasture ground only, | 


“or as woodlands, market gardens, or nursery 
“ grounds, and the occupier of any land covered 
“ with water, or used only as a canal or towing path 
“for the same, or as a railway constructed under 
“any Act of Parliament for public conveyance, 
“shall pay, in respect of the said property, one- 
“ fourth part only of the rate in the pound payable 
“in respect of houses and other property.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 

ded :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of the 
Clause, to add the words “ ratepayers voluntarily 
“subscribing to public elementary schools ap- 
“proved by the Educational Department within 
we en! district shall be entitled to deduct such 
“subscription from any contribution to the local 
VoL, 125. 





7th—8th July. 


3il 
“rates made for a School Board to which they 
* would otherwise be liable.” 

Question, That those words be there added —— 
put, and negatived. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Cause, N° 47, agreed to. 

CiausE, N° 48 (Remedy of School Board on 
default of rating authority, &amp;c.) 

Amendment proposed, in p. 17, 1. 24, to leave 
out from the word “ or” to the word “ then” in 
1. 27. 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :— Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed io. 

CLausEs, N° 49 and N° 50, amended, and 
agreed to. 

Crauses, N° 51 (Audit in a Borough). 

Question, That the Clause stand part of the Bill 
put, and negatived. 

CLausEs, N° 52 and N° 53, amended, and 
agreed to. 


Ciause, N° 54 (Publication of Accounts). 

















Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 20, 1 17, 

after the word “‘ Department,” to insert the words 

** and shall publish an abstract of the same in some 

“local newspaper circulating in the district in 
** which the School Board is situate.” 

Question put, That those words be there in- 
serted ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Cross, } 89 
Yeas, Lord Robert Montagu: , 
Tellers for the/ Mr. Glyn, } 217 
Noes, UMr. Adam: : 

Other Amendments made. 

. Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Ciause, N° 55 (Proceedings on default by 
School Board). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 20, 1. 39, after the 
word “* Act” to insert the words “ save and except 
*‘ any provision for making or levying a rate, or 
“the appointment of any officer or officers to act 
“ as overseers within such place, or any access to 
*‘ any valuation list or rate books for the said pur- 
*‘ pose, unless under the sanction of the rating 
*‘ authority for the said district given as by law 
* otherwise prescribed,” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 

put, and negatived. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit 
again :—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit 

| again :—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

CriausE, N° 56, amended, and agreed to. 

Cause, N° 57, agreed to. 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 

And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 

Friday, 8th July, 1870: 

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill, and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

” alu That this House will, this day, at 
Two of the clock, again resolve itself into the said 
Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second processions 
(Ireland) Bill. 


Reading of the Processions (Jrelan/) Bill ; 





RR4 And 






















312 


And a Motion being made, and the Question being 
proposed, That the Bill be now read a second time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” 
and, at the end of the Question, adding the words 
“ upon this day three months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“ now” stand part of the Question :—And a De- 
bate arising thereupon ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the Yeas,| 1 ors - , } 111. 

&gt;. | Mr. W. Johnston, 

Tellers for the Noes,) viscount Crichton .} 72. 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Monday the 18th day of this instant July. 


Army (Enlist- 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
ment) Bill. 


mittee on the Army Enlistment Bill ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
Annuity Tax Abolition (Edinburgh and Montrose, 
yn ll &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment [Consolidated Fund], 
&amp;e,) Act (1860) 2 Resolution; which was read as followeth: 
Amendment That it is expedient to authorise the issue, out 
fund.) “* of the Consolidated Fund of the United Kingdom, 
of any Sum or Sums not exceeding £.56,500, to 
be at the disposal of the Public Works Loan Com- 
missioners, for the purpose of enabling the Magis- 
trates and Council of Edinburgh to redeem the 
Bond of Annuity granted by them to the Edin- 
burgh Ecclesiastical Commissioners in virtue of the 
Annuity Tax Abolition (Edinburgh and Montrose, 
&amp;c.) Act (1860), in pursuance of the provisions of 
any Act of the present Session to amend the said Act. 
The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


Annuity Tax 
Abolition 


Annuity Tax The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
(Edinbargh mittee on the Annuity Tax Abolition (Edinburgh 
and Montrose, 2nd Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill; 
&amp;e.) Act Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
ee next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 
New Zealand The New Zealand (Guarantee of Loan) Bill was, 
a of according to Order, read a second time; and com- 
an) Si. mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 


Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Savings Banks Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday the 18th day of this instant July. 


Savings Banks 
Bill. 


Gun Licences The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Bill. mittee on the Gun Licences Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Post Office The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Bill. mittee on the Post Office Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Factories and The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

Workshops Reading of the Factories and Workshops Bill; 

Bill. Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Entail ( Scotland) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Entail (Scot- 
land) Bill. 


7th—@th July. 


1870. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second High 
 Rendone of the High Court of Justice Bill; Justioo Bn 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (Lords,) 

upon Monday the 18th day of this instant July. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Appellate 
Reading of the Appellate Jurisdiction Bill; urisdi 


Ordered. That the Bill be read a second time Bill (Lords) 
upon Monday the 18th day of this instant July. 


The Paupers Conveyance (Expenses) Bill was, Paupers Con. 
according to Order, read a second time ; and com- V¢yance (Ex. 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for °°") Bill 
Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Real Rotate 

Reading of the Real Estate Succession Bill ; Succession 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. Bill 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Feudal and 
mittee on the Feudal and Burgage ‘Tenures Abo- Burgage 
lition (Scotland) Bill; Abolition 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. (Scotland) 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Local Govern 
mittee on the Local Government Supplemental ™¢"* Supple. 
(No. 3) Bill; en 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 





The House, according to Order, resolved itself Consolidated 
into a Committee on the Consolidated Fund Fund 
(£.9,000,000) Bill; and, after some time spent apes 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill, and directed him to report 
the same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Married 
Reading of the Married Women’s Acknowledg- Women's 
ments Bill; — 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for receiving Mortgages 
the Report from the Committee on Mortgages amp D 
p Duty.] 
(No. 2) [Stamp Duty]; 


Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Mortgages 
mittee on the Mortgages (No. 2) Bill; (No, 8) Ba 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Lodgers’ 
mittee on the Lodgers’ Goods Protection Bill; —T 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second ese 
Reading of the Ecclesiastical Patronage Transfer 7 '\"sfer Bill 
Bill; [Lorde] 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- pew 
mittee on the Benefit Building Societies Bill; Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 


next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Clerical Dis- 
f Cherie, 


The House, according to Order, resolved itsel o- 


into a Committee on the Clerical Disabilities Bill; 
and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker 
resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dodson reported, That 





the Committee had gone through the ale’, 





ee 


28s 


Sug 
(Ish 


SEeSe PorFerss FE 





Y] 


34 Victroria. 


Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 


ganday The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
frading Bill mittee on the Sunday Trading Bill; 
[Lords.] Resolved, That this House will, upon Tnesday 


the 19th day of this instant July, resolve itself 
into the said Committee. 


Arrest- The Wages Arrestment Limitation (Scotland) 
ment ei) Bill was read the third time. 
ton (Seottan®?) "Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 





Juries Bill. The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Juries Bill. 
(In the Committee.) 

ScHEDULE: (Persons exempt from serving on 
Juries. ) 

Other Amendments made. 

Schedule, as amended, agreed to. 

Preamble agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son = That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 

Sugar Duties _ Lhe House was moved, That Acts relative to 


(Isle of Man.) the Sugar Duties (Isle of Man), might be read; 
and the same being read ; 

Resolved, That this House will, immediately, 
resolve itself into a Committee to consider the 
said Acts:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to 
move the House, that leave be given to bring in 
a Bill to alter certain Duties of Customs upon 
Refined Sugar in the Isle of Man. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Stans- 
feld reported, That the Committee had come to 
a Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly reported a Resolu- 
tion; which was read, as followeth : 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 
House, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to 
alter certain Duties of Customs upon Refined 
Sugar in the Isle of Man ;—And he moved the 
House accordingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the 
Bill: And that Mr. Stansfeld, Mr. Chancellor of 
the Exchequer, and Mr. William Henry Gladstone 
do prepare, and bring it in. 


ie Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, that a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth: 
ite The Lords communicate to this House, Copy of 
e 


, Third Report from the Select Committee appointed 
and Office of by their Lordships on the Office of the Clerk of 
Teh entleman the Parliaments and Office of the Gentleman 
hea ho Usher of the Black Rod, as desired by this House. 
Hemen tary A Motion being made, That this House will, 
Additiong,  *418 day, resolve itself into a Committee to consider 
j of authorising an Additional Grant, out of moneys 
to be provided by Parliament, to School Districts 
in certain cases, in pursuance of the provisions of 
any Act of the present Session to provide for Public 
Elementary Education in England and Wales ; 
VoL, 1265, 


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7th—-8th July. 





313 


Mr. Stansfeld, by Her Majesty’s Command, 
acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the subject-matter of this Motion, 
recommends it to the consideration of the House. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two 
of the clock, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Wine and 
Lords to the Wine and Beerhouse Act (1869) per 
Amendment Bill be taken into consideration this amendment 


day. Bill, 


Mr. William Henry Gladstone presented a Bill sugar Duties 
to alter certain Duties of Customs upon Refined (Isle of Man) 
Sugar in the Isle of Man: And the same was _. 
read the first time ; and ordered to be read a second Bill 208. 
time this day; and to be printed. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Railway Raitway Com- 
Companies have Power to report their Observa- panies. 
tions thereupon to the House, together with the No. 341. 
Minutes of the Evidence taken before them. 

Mr. Headlam reported from the said Committee ; 

That they had considered the matters to them 
referred, and directed him to make a Report there- 
of to the House, together with the Minutes of the 
Evidence taken before them, and an Appendix. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Hardcastle reported from the Committee on Railway Bills 
Group 13 of Railway Bills; That, for the conveni- (Group 13.) 
ence of the Parties, the Committee had adjourned 
to Thursday next, at Twelve of the clock. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before Three of 
the clock on Friday morning, adjourned 
till this day. 








Friday, 8th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


, HE House proceeded to take into considera- Dublin, Wick- 
tion the Amendments made by the Lords to low; ene Wex- 
the Dublin, Wicklow, and Wezford Railway Bill; py” 
and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Pembroke and 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Pem- boy! a? 
broke and Tenby Railway (No. 2) Bill; and the ‘X* 2) 8+ 
same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The Glasgow Street Tramways Bill was read the Glasgow Streat 
third time. — 7 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Leeds Street 
Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways Bill; Tremwege 
Odered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the dey being read, for the Second Leeds Tram- 

Reading of the Leeds Tramways Bill; ways Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- "4 Salford 
trict Tramways (No. 1) Bill; - cae 

8s Ordered, (No, 1) Bill. 









Manchester 
and Salford 
and District 
Tramways 

(No. 2) Bill. 


Manchester 


Street Tram- 


ways Bill. 


Pyblic 
Petitions, 


Vide ‘Twenty- 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 
trict Tramways (No. 2) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


eighth Report. 


Office of the 
Clerk of the 
Parliaments 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to the Office 
of the Clerk of the Parliaments and Office of the 


and Office of entleman, Usher of the Biack Rod, which was 


the Gentleman communicated from the Lords upon the 7th day of 


Usher of the 
Black Rod. 


No. 342. 


Chamber of 
London. 


Railway, &amp;c. 


this instant July, be printed. 


The following Paper, pursuant to the direciions 
of an Act of Parliament, was laid upon the Table 


by the Clerk of the House,—Annual Accounts of 


the Chamberlain of the City of London. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,—Return to an 


Bills (Capital.) Order, dated the 27th day of June last, for a 


Monte Video 
(Custom 
House.) 


Elementary 
Education 
[Additional 
Grant. ] 


Elementary 
Education 
Bill. 


Return relative to Railway, &amp;c. Bills (Capital). 
Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return showing, according to the infor- 
mation of the Foreign Office, the Number of Times 
since 1843 the Custom House at Monte Video has 
been occupied by the Troops of Great Britain and 
France and other Powers, with the Dates of such 
Occupation. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on Elementary Education { Ad- 
ditional Grant]. 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise an 
Additional Grant, out of Moneys to be provided 
by Parliament, to School Districts in certain cases, 
in pursuance of the provisions of any Act of the 

resent Session to provide for Public Elementary 
Yducation in England and Wales. 
Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committtee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 


Ordered, That leave be given to the Committee 
on the Elementary Education Bill to sit this day 
till Seven of the clock, and to report at Nine of 
the clock. 

The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the said Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Ciauses, N° 58 and N° 59, agreed to. 


Crauses, N° 60 and N° 61, amended, and 
agreed to. 





$14 8th July. 





1870. 


CravseE, N° 62 (Inquiry by Inspectors of Edu- 
cation Department). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 23, 1.9, to leave out 
all the words after the word “ inspectors,” in order 
to insert the words “ who shall proceed forthwith 
* after the passing of this Act to inquire into the 
“ sufficiency and efficiency of the schools in each 
“school district, and shall, on or before the first 
“day of January, One thousand eight hundred 
“and seventy-one, report to the Education De- 
“ partment thereupon.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Cause, N° 63, amended, and agreed to, 

Cause, N° 64 (Public Inquiry). 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause to add the words “ Provided, that if 
“there shall appear not to have been sufficient 
*‘ grounds for the inquiry, the costs of the pro- 
*‘ ceedings and inquiry shall be defrayed by the 
“ Education Department or by the applicants for 
* the inquiry.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Crause, N° 65 (Attendance of child at school). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 24, 1, 19, at the be- 
ginning of the Clause, to insert the words “ The 
‘* Educational Department shall require.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted ; 

Amendment proposed to the said proposed 
Amendment, to leave out the word “ shall,” in 
order to insert the word “ may.” 

Question put, That the word “shall” stand part 
of the said proposed Amendment; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the {Sir Thomas Bazley, 

Yeas, \Mr. Mundella: 

Tellers for the { Mr. Pease, 1 259 

Noes, Mr. Bernhard Samuelson: S “°** 

Question, That the word “may” be there in- 
serted—— put, and agreed to. 

Question, That the words “ The Education De- 
‘“‘ partment may require,” be there inserted —— 
put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 24, 1. 19, to 
leave out the word “ may,” in order to insert the 
word “ shall.” 

Question put, That the word “ may ” stand part 
of the Clause ; 

The Committee — 

f Mr. Glyn, 7 

Tellers for the Yeas, oo ae al f 230. 

Tellers for the Noes, = = Die he: } 92, 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 


92. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Ayr- 
ton reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill ; and that he was directed to move, 
That the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 


next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


mittee of Supply ; ; 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 
_ An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out from the word 
“ That” to the end of the Question, in order to 
add the words “ an humble Address be presented 
‘* to Her Majesty, praying that She will be 9" 
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The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply- 


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34 Vicrorta. 


“ to direct that no public offices be erected on that 
portion of the Thames Embankment which is 
“ reserved to the Crown, and which has been re- 
“ claimed from the River at the cost of the Rate- 
“ payers of the Metropolis,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question ; 


And the House havin 
Twelve of the clock on 


continued to sit till after 
turday morning ; 


Saturday, 9th July, 1870: 


And the Question being put ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the; Mr. Glyn, 1 106 
Yeas, Mr. Adam : J : 

Tellers for thes Mr. William Henry — 156 


Noes, Viscount Enjfield : 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“an humble Address be presented to Her Ma- 
“‘ jesty, praying that She will be pleased to direct 
“ that no public offices: be erected on that portion 
“ of the Thames Embankment which is reserved 
“to the Crown, and which has been reclaimed 
“ from the River at the cost of the Ratepayers of 
* the Metropolis,” be added instead thereof :—It 
was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then the main Question, so amended, being put ; 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, praying that She will be pleased 
to direct that no public offices be erected on that 
portion of the Thames Embankment which is re- 
served to the Crown, and which has been reclaimed 
from the River at the cost of the Ratepayers of 
the Metropolis. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That this House will, immediately, re- 
solve itself into the Committee of Supply. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That ” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ an humble Address be presented to Her 
“ Majesty, praying that She will be graciously 
“ pleased to issue a Royal Commission to inquire 
“into the existing state of the Law relating to 
“ Friendly Societies,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question, 
—It passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“an humble Address be presented to Her Ma- 
“ jesty, praying that She will be graciously pleased 
“ to issue a Royal Commission to inquire into the 
* existing state of the Law relating to Friendly 
Societies,” be added instead thereof:—It was re- 
solved in the Affirmative. 

Then the Main Question, so amended, being put; 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, praying that She will be graciously 
leased to issue a Royal Commission to inquire 
into the existing state of the Law relating to 
Friendly Societies. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the Committee of Supply. 
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315 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 

mittee of Ways and Means; Means. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 

next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


_ The House, according to Order, resolved itself Telegraph 

into a Committee on Telegraph Acts Extension ae So 

(Isle of Man) [Expenses of Purchase, &amp;c.] [Espsise of 
(In the Committee.) urchase, &amp;c.] 


Resolved, That it is expedient to extend to the 
Isle of Man the provisions of the Telegraph Acts, 
1868 and 1869, for raising Funds for the purchase 
of the Undertakings of Telegraph Companies in 
the United Kingdom; for the payment, out of 
moneys to be provided by Parliament, of Compen- 
sations, and of the Expenses of working, main- 
taining, and extending the Telegraphs so purchased; 
and for the appropriation of any Surplus of Re- 
ceipts over Payments arising therefrom. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
William Henry Gladstone reported, That the Com- 
mittee had come to a Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 


The Consolidated Fund (£. 9,000,000) Bill was, consolidated 
according to Order, read the third time. Fund 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the (£-%000.000) 
Title be, An Act to apply the Sum of Nine million ~~ 
pounds, out of the Consolidated Fund, to the Ser- 
vice of the year ending the Thirty-first day of March 
One thousand eight hundred and Seventy-one. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Sugar Duties (Isle of Man) Bill was, ac- Sugar Duties 
cording to Order, read a second time; and com- = of Man) 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for’ 
Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Public Prose- 
mittee on the Public Prosecutors Bill; cutors Bill. 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Sanitary Act 
Reading of the Sanitary Act (1866) Amendment (1866) Amend- 
Bill ; ment Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- suburban 
mittee on the Suburban Commons Bill ; Commons Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- shipping Dues 
mittee on the Shipping Taos Exemption Act (1867) Exemption 
Amendment Bill ; ror ee 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday gi, 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Sequestration 
Reading of the Sequestration Bill ; Bill [ Lords. } 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking Juries Bit. 
into consideration the Juries Bill, as amended in 
the Committee ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into consideration 
upon Wednesday next. 


to Order, proceeded to Wine and 
Beerhouse Act 
(1869) Amend- 
ment Bill. 


The House, accordin 
take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the Wine and Beerhouse Act (1869) 
Amendment Bill; and the same were twice read, 


and agreed to. 
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316 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Drainage and Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
Improvement to confirm a Provisional Order under “ The Drain- 
ous. age of Lands (Ireland) Act, 1863,” and the Acts 
mental (No.2.) amending the same: And that Mr. William Henry 
Gladstone and Mr. Stansfeld do prepare, and bring 
it in. 
Inclosure. Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to authorise the Inclosure of certain Lands, in 
pursuance of a Report of the Inclosure Commis- 
sioners for England and Wales: And that Mr. 
Knatchbull-Hugessen and Mr. Secretary Bruce do 


prepare, and bring it in. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
e had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth : 
Wages Attach- The Lords have agreed to the Wages Attach- 


~—_ Abolition ment Abolition Bill, without any Amendment. 
Littlehampton 
Water Bill 
[ZLords. ] 


Trish Land 
Bill. 


Message from 
the Lords. 


The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 
made by this House to the Littlehampton Water 
Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Jrish Land Bill, 
with Amendments; to which the Lords desire the 
concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Protection of 
Inventions Bill, with Amendments; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Reading Local 
Board of Health Bill, with Amendments ; to which 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords give leave to the Lord Lawrence to 
attend, in order to his being examined as a Wit- 
ness before the Select Committee appointed by 
this House on Diplomatic and Consular Services, 
as desired by this House, his Lordship (in his 
place) consenting. 





Protection of 
Inventions 
Bill. 


Reading Local 
Board of 
Health Bill. 


Diplomatic 
and Consular 
Services, 


Irish Land Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 

Bill. Lords to the Jrish Land Bill be taken into consi- 

Bill 204. deration upon Tuesday next, at Two of the clock ; 
and be printed. 


Drainageand Mr. William Henry Gladstone presented a Bill 

Improvement to confirm a Provisional Order under the “ Drain- 

rey ng age of Lands (Jreland) Act, 1863,” and the Acts 

mental (No, 2) amending the same: And the same was read the 

Bill. first time; and ordered to be read a second time 
Bill 205. upon Monday next; and to be printed. 


Inclosure Bil, Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen presented a Bill to 
Bill 206, 2®uthorise the Inclosure of certain Lands, in pur- 
suance of a Report of the Inclosure Commissioners 
for England and Wales: And the same was read 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second 

time upon Monday next; and to be printed. 


A Petition of John Alexander Radcliffe, of Cra- 
ven-street, Strand, in the County of Middlesex, 
Gentleman, was presented, and read; setting forth, 
That a cause is now pending in Her Majesty’s 
Court of Common Pleas at Westminster, in which 
the Petitioner and another are Plaintiffs, and that 
the Waterford and Central Jreland Railway Com- 
pany is Defendant, and in which certain issues 

ave been directed to be tried at the ensuing 
Assizes, to commence at Winchester on Wednesday 
the thirteenth of the current month of July; 
that the Petitioner is advised that it is essential 
to his case to produce on the Trial, at the said 
Assizes, the Petition deposited in the Private 
Bill Office of the House, in the month of Decem- 
ber One thousand eight hundred and sixty-five, 
praying for leave to bring in a Bill for making 


Radcliffe and 
another v. 
Waterford and 
Central Ire- 
land Railway 
Company. 


8th—9th—11th July. 





1870. 


Railways to be called the Central Ireland Railways, 
and for other purposes, and a print of which was 
annexed to the said Petition, and which Petition 
and Bill are now in the custody of the Officers of 
the House; and praying, that the said Petition 
may be produced at the hearing of the said cause 
at the Assize aforesaid, and that the ey Officer 
of the House may have leave to attend and produce 
the same, or that such other order may be made in 
the matter as the House shall think fit. 

Ordered, That leave be given to the proper 
Officer to attend accordingly. 


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Thr 
Mar! 
Ordered, That the Select Committee on the Pilotage Bil, 
Pilotage Bill have Power to report the Minutes 
of the Evidence taken before them to the House ; 
and that they have leave to make a Special Report. 
Mr. Shaw Lefevre reported from the said Com- (Report on 
mittee; That they had considered the said Bill, 3) 
and taken Evidence thereon, which they had 
directed him to report to the House; and had 
gone through the Bill, and made Amendments 
thereunto. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 
Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


22 EBsF 


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Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Beverley 
a Copy of Letter from Mr. 7. J. Barstow to the 7 
Attorney General relative to the Beverley Bribery 7 é 
Inquiry. om 
Mr. Attorney General accordingly presented 
the said Paper. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


~ee ~EePES 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after One of the 
clock on Saturday morning, adjourned till 
Monday next. 


E&gt; 





Monday, 11th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
HE House proceeded to take into considera- ,shton-under- 
tion the Amendments made by the Lords to Lyne, Staly- 
the Ashton-under-Lyne, Stalybridge and Dukinfield poe ar 
(District) Water Bill; and the same were twice (District) 
read, and, with Amendments to several of them, Water Bill. 
agreed to. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships, with Amendments; to which this House 
doth desire the concurrence of their Lordships. 


£2 


&amp;£&amp;o7 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Bristol and 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Bristol my 
and North Somerset Railway Bill; and the same Bill. 
were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration —. tm 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Salford por eent 
Borough Improvement Bill; and the same were Bill. 
twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The Birmingham Water Bill was read the third Birmingham 


time. ater 


Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, [Lords.) 
do pass. 
Ordered, 








34 Victoria. 11¢h 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


pury Saint The House proceeded to take into consideration 
pimundsand the Bury Saint Edmunds and Thetford Railway 


ees Rail- Bi]], as amended in the Committee. 

fLords. Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 
‘Thrapston The House proceeded to take into consideration 
Markets Bill the Zhrapston Markets Bill, as amended in the 
[Lords.] Committee. 


Ordered, 'That the Bill be read the third time. 
The Dagenham (Thames) Dock Bill was read a 


Dock d d d 

(Thames) Dock second time; and committed. 

Bill (Lords) : 

shannon Navi Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 

gation Bill. one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Shannon Navigation 
Bill. 

Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 

Select Committee on Standing Orders. 

Public Several Public Petitions were presented, and 

Petitions.  yead; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

Vide Twenty- 

eighth Report. ; 

Chamber of Ordered, That the Accounts relative to the 

London. Chamber of Londun, which were presented upon 


No. 345. the 8th day of this instant July, be printed. 


Railway, &amp;c. Ordered, That the Return relative to Railway, 
Bills (Capital.) &amp;c, Bills (Capital), which was presented upon the 
No, 346. 8th day of this instant July, be printed. 


Mr. William Edward Forster presented, pursuant 
to the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy 
of an Order in Council relative to the Selection 
of Recipients of the Pensions in re-payment of 
Merchant Seamen’s Sixpences under the Green- 
wich Hospital, Act, 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Séansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- 
tions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of Treasury 
Minute, dated 7th July 1870, granting a Special 
Compensation Allowance to Mr. J. Coltson, First 
Class Clerk, Admiralty. 

Copy of ——— Minute, dated 7th July 1870, 
granting a Special Compassionate Allowance to 
William Hambly, Excavator, Royal Engineers. 

- — That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 


Turnpike Acts The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
— mg on the Turnpike Acts Continuance, &amp;c. 
ill ; 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Greenwich 
Hospital. 


Superannu- 


The Comptroller of the Household reported to 
the House, That their Address of the 28th day of 
June last, relative to Indian Officers, had been 
een to Her Majesty ; and that Her Majesty 
ad been pleased to receive the same very gra- 
ciously, and to give the following Answer : 

I have received your Address, praying that, as 
the Orders I gave for the Redress of the Griev- 
ances of the Officers of the Indian Army, conse- 
quent upon an Address of the House of Commons, 
dated the 2nd day of May 1865, have not been 
carried out in the sense of the Address owing to 
deductions being made from the bond fide claims 
of Officers on the ground of accelerated Promotion 
and on the ground of increased Retiring Pensions, 
further consideration may be given of the subject, 

VoL. 125. 

















July. 317 


with a view to the redress of the still unsatisfied 
claims. 

The grievances referred to in the Address of 
the House of Commons, dated the 2nd May 1865, 
were restricted, under the terms of that Address, 
to such grievances as had been admitted by the 
Commission on the Memorials of Indian Officers 
of 1863 to have arisen by a departure from the 
assurances given by Parliament by the Acts 21 
and 22 Vict. c. 106, and 23 and 24 Vict. c. 100. 

I have every reason to believe that the griev- 
ances which were admitted by the Commission 
have been fully redressed. 

As regards the compensation for Bonus payments, 
which My Government undertook to sanction in 
1866, I shall direct farther examination to be made, 
whether the conditions upon which it was intimated 
to Parliament that such compensation would be 
granted have been fully observed. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, Tnat a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Ryde Pier Rail- Ryde Pier 
way Extension Bill, with Amendments; to which pomer nin hg 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the otherham and pe on 
Kimberworth Local Board of Health Bill, with i tees 
Amendments ; to which the Lords desire the con- Board of 
currence of this House. Health Bill. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An arcana 
Act for the amendment of the Law relating to (Nea) Bi 
Ecclesiastical Dilapidations; to which the Lords [Zords.] 
desire the concurrence of this House. 


Mr. Ayrton reported from the Committee on Elementary 
Elementary Education [ Additional Grant], a Re- Tadditional 
solution; which was read, as followeth: Grant. ] 

That it is expedient to authorise an Additional 
Grant, out of moneys to be provided by Parlia- 
ment, to School Districts in certain cases, in pursu- 
ance of the provisions of any Act of the present 
Session to provide for Public Elementary Educa- 
tion in England and Wales. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Elementary | 
into a Committee on the Elementary Education ®4¥-ston Bill. 
Bill. 

(In the Committee. ) 


CxiausE, N° 65 (Attendance of child at school). 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 24, 1. 21, 
to leave out from the word “ bye-laws” to the end 
of the Clause. 

Question put, That the words “for all or any 
“of the following purposes” stand part of the 


Clause ; 
The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the/ Mr. Glyn, lor4 
Yeas, (Mr. Adam: , Piping 
Tellers for thef Mr. James Lowther, Lii9 
Noes, Sir Rainald Knightley: f° °~° 


Another Amendment proposed, in p. 24, 1. 22, 
to leave out the word “ children ” in order to insert 
the words “ boys above the age of five ag and 
“ under the age of ten years, and of gir a 

Question yore That the word “ children” 
stand part of the Clause :—Amendment, by leave, 
withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 24, l. 22, 
to leave out the words “ above the age of five years 
«&lt; and under the age of twelve years,” in order to 
insert the words “‘ of such age not less than five 
“ years nor more than thirteen yeurs as may be 


“ fixed by the bye-laws.” 
Question, That the words proposed to be left out 


stand part of the Clause-—— put, and negatived. 
Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted ; 
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318 11th 


Amendment proposed to the said roposed 
Amendment by leaving out the word “five” and 
inserting the word “ six.” 

Question proposed, That the word “ five” stand 
part of the said proposed Amendment :—Amend- 
ment to the said proposed Amendment, by leave, 
withdrawn. 

Words inserted. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 24, 1. 24, 
after the word “ attend” to insert the words “ any 
* official.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted sorte me by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 24, 1. 41, 
to leave out from the word “that” to the word 
“ child” in 1. 43, inclusive. 

Question, That the word “ That” stand part of 
the Clause put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 24, 1. 43, 
after the word “child,” to insert the words “ Where 
“there is no School Board in a school district, 
*‘ upon receiving a requisition from the managers 
“ of all public » Aare schools in their district 
“ asking for the same compulsory powers as given 
“to School Boards, together with a copy of a 
“ resolution to the same effect carried at a vestry 
“ meeting by a majority of at least two-thirds of 
“‘ the ratepayers in the same district, it shall be 
“ lawful for the Education Department to allow 
*“ these bye-laws to be put in force, and they shall 
“ have the same effect as if they were made bye- 
* laws by a School Board exercising powers under 
“ this Act.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 24, 1. 43, 
after the word “ child” to insert the words “ That 
** the child is ten years of age and holds certifi- 
“ cates from an inspector of having passed the 
* fourth standard.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 25,1. 3, 
after the word “ shillings,” to insert the words 
* including costs.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 25, 1. 4, 
to leave out from the word “ laid,” to the end of 
the Clause, in order to insert the words “sanctioned 
“ by the Education Department.” 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause: Amendment, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Other Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CiAusE, N° 66 (Application of small endow- 
ments). 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed at the end of 
the Clause, to add the words “ Provided always, 
* That for all purposes of this Act and of the Par- 
*‘ liamentary grant, any endowment of a school 
“* applied by school managers of a public elemen- 
* tary school to educational purposes contemplated 
* by this Act, shall be treated by the Education 
“« Department as subscriptions, and if so applied 
“by a School Board, such endowment shall be 





“ treated by the Education Department as funds 
*“ raised out of rates.” 

Question put, That those words be there added ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the Mr. Pell, \ 23 
Mr. William Henry Smith: i 


}os. 


Yeas, 
Tellers for the { Mr. Glyn, 
Noes, Mr. Adam: 











July. 


Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CiausE, N° 67, amended, and agreed to. 
Causes, N° 68 and N° 69, agreed to, 
Cuauses, N’ 70 to N° 73, amended, and agreed 


1870. 


to. 
CiausE, N° 74 (Effect of requisitions of Edu- 
cation Department). 

Amendment proposed, at the end of the Clause 
to add the words “ unless affidavit be made by the 
*‘ party to whom such order or requisition was ad- 
“ dressed that it had not been received, and that 
* he was unaware of its having been made.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause agreed to. 


Crauses, N° 75 to N° 80, with Amendments to 
two of them, agreed to. 

CrausE, N° 81 (Parliamentary grant to public 
school only). 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause to add the words “ nor to any school 
“which is not in receipt of an annual Parlia- 
* mentary Grant at the date of the passing of this 
* Act, unless it is a school provided by a School 
** Board.” 

Question put, That those words be there added; 

The Committee divided. 


Mr. Candlish, 
Tellers for the Yeas, Mr. Melly : 


Tellers for the Noes,{ 3 pe oe . } 190. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause to add the words “ No Parliamentary 
* grant out of such moneys shall be made in aid of 
“ Puilding, enlarging, improving, or fitting up any 
“ elementary school, except in pursuance of a me- 
*‘ morial duly signed, and containing the informa- 
“ tion required by the Education Department for 
*‘ enabling them to decide on the application, and 
*‘ sent to the Education Department on or before | 
*‘ the Thirty-first day of December, One thousand 
‘‘ eight hundred and seventy.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added ; 

Amendment proposed to the said proposed 
Amendment, to leave out the words “ on or before 
« the Thirty-first day of December, One thousand 
“ eight hundred and seventy,” 

Question, That the words proposed to be left 
out stand part of the said proposed Amendment 


ut, and — to. 
Words added. 


Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CiauseE, N° 82 (Conditions of annual Parlia- 
mentary Grant). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 27, 1.40, after the 
word “ being” to insert the words “ and shall 
“amongst other matters provide that, after the 
“ Thirty-first day of March, One thousand eight 
*‘ hundred and seventy-one,— 

“1, Such grant shall not be made in respect 
* of any instruction in religious subjects; 
«2. Such grant shall not for any year exceed 

“the income of the school for that year 
“« which was derived from sources other than 
“ the Parliamentary Grant.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted ; 

An Amendment made to the said proposed 
Amendment. 

Amendment, as amended, agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 27, 1. 40, 
to leave out from the word “ being”? to the end of 
the Clause. 

Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause :—Amend- 
ment, by leave, withdrawn. 


Another Amendment proposed, at the end i“ 











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the Clause, to add the words “ and shall not give 
“any preference or advantage to any school on 
“the ground that it is or is not provided by 
“ a School Board.” 
Question put, That those words be there added ; 
es ay oro: gg 
ers for thes Mr. Glyn, 
Yeas, \Mr. ian : } $17. 
Tellers for the { Mr. Candlish, 1 
Noes, Sir Robert Anstruther : 

Another Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause, to add the words “ Provided always, 
«‘ That nothing shall prevent the allowance of an 
“annual Parliamentary grant being made to a 
“ school on board of a training ship, nowithstand- 
“ing that the children are boarded and clothed in 
* such ship.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of the 
Clause, to add the words “ or that the poe 
‘* teacher of the school shall be duly certificated.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of the 
Clause, to add the words “ Provided also, That if 
“the total amount which any School Board is 
‘* required to provide in any year for the purposes 
“of this Act exceeds the amount which can be 
“ raised by a rate of threepence in the pound of 
* the rateable value of the district, one-half of the 
“ excess shall be defrayed by the Education De- 
‘‘ partment out of moneys provided by Parliament, 
“and the other half only shall be provided by 
“ rate. 

Question, That those words be there added -—— 
put, and negatived. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Cause, N° 83, amended, and agreed to. 

Ciausk, N° 84, disagreed to. 

CxauseEs, N° 85, and N° 86, agreed to. 

Postponed CLausz, N° 22 (Managers may trans- 
fer school*to School Board). 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit 
again :—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of the 
Clause, to add the words “ any School Board may, 
“ with the consent of the Education Department, 
“ make an arrangment fortransferring their schools, 
“or any of them, to a body of managers, duly 
“ constituted and approved by the Education De- 
“ partment, and who may be able and willing to 
“ guarantee the maintenance of such school or 
** schools for such time and under such conditions 
* as the Education Department may determine.” 

Question, That those words be there added, 
put, and negatived. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

A Clause added. 

Another Clause (School Board in metropolis) 
——brought up, and read the first and second 
time. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit 
again :—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause agreed to, and added. 

Six other Clauses added. 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 


f 86. 








And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 12th July, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 





11¢th—12th July. 319 


= in the Bill, and that he was directed to move, 
t the Committee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two 
of the clock, again resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Army Enlist. 
mittee on the Army Enlistment Bill ; ment Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Annuity Tax 


. : . +++... Abolition 
into a Committee on the Annuity Tax Abolition (Edinburgh 


| (Edinburgh and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amend- and Montrose, 


ment Bill; and, after some time spent therein, &amp;c.) Act 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dodson (see Samend- 
an That the Committee had gone through py oo. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 
Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Thursday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Stamp Duties 
into a Committee on the Stamp Duties Bill; and, 5“. 
after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed _Bill 209. 
the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That the 
Committee had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


The Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill was, Inland 
according to Order, read a second time ; and com- lope! Bae 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for ; 


Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Mines Regula- 

mittee on the Mines Regulation and Inspection to” and In- 

Bill spection Bill, 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 

next, resolve itself into the said Committee, 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Extradition 
take into consideration the Extradition Bill, as Bil. 
amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 

this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Game Laws 
Reading of the Game Laws Amendment, &amp;c. Bill; a 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. F 


Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Dublin City 

mittee on the Dublin City Voters Disfranchise- Voters Dis- 

ment Bill: franchisement. 
Y . ° Bill 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 

next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Sheriffs ( Scotland) Act (1853) Amendment, Sheriffs (Scot- 
&amp;c. Bill was, according to Order, read a second land) Act 

time; and committed to a Committee of the whole eon 
House, for Thursday next. Ses 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on Telegraph 

Telegraph Acts Extension (Isle of Man) [Ex- co peg eng 

penses of Purchase, &amp;c.|, a Resolution; which ethene 

was read, as followeth: Purchase, &amp;c.] 
That it is expedient to extend to the Isle of Man 

the provisions of the Telegraph Acts, 1868 and 

1869, for raising Funds for the purchase of the 

Undertakings of Telegraph Companies in the 

United Kingdom ; for the payment, out of moneys 

to be provided by Parliament, of Compensations, 

and of the Expenses of working, maintaining, and 

extending the Telegraphs so purchased; and for 

the appropriation of any Surplus of Receipts over 

Payments arising therefrom. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 

was agreed to. 





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320 
Telegraph The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
Acts Extension into a Committee on the Telegraph Acts Exten- 
Bill. sion Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson re- 
ported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, with- 
out Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Vestries (Isle of Man) Bill was, according 
to Order, read a second time; and committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


Vestries (Isle 
of Man) Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Pedlars’ Certificates Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Pedlars’ Cer- 
tificates Bill. 


Public Schools The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Act (1868) Reading of the Public Schools Act (1868) Amend- 
Amendment . 
Bill. ment Bill 3 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Thursday next. 


Sewage The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Utilization Reading of the Sewage Utilization Supplemental 
 (rccres Bill ; 
: Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


New Zealand . Lhe House, according to Order, resolved itself 
(Guarantee of into a Committee on the New Zealand (Guarantee 
Loan) Bill. of T,oan) Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, with- 
out Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Gun Licences Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Gun Licences 
Bill. 


Factories and 
Workshops 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Factories and Workshops Bill ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a se- 
cond time :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the Debate be now adjourned :—And 
the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

And the Question being put, That the Bill be 
now read a second time :—It was resolved in the 
Affirmative. 

The Bill was accordingly read a second time ; 
and committed to a Select Committee. 


Entail (Scot- | ‘The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
land) Bill. © Reading of the Entail ( Scotland) Bill; 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 
Paupers Con- The House, according to Order, resolved itself 


veyance (Ex- into a Committee on the Paupers Conveyance 
penses) Bill. (Expenses) Bill; and, after some time spent there- 
in, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, with- 
out Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third tim 
this day. : 
Local Govern. The Order of the eo. read, for the Com- 
vernment Supplemental 


ment Supple- mittee on the Local 


11¢th—12th July. 





1870. 


Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 

mittee of Supply ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 

day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Supply. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- ways ana 

mittee of Ways and Means; Means, 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two 

of the clock, resolve itself into the said Com- 

mittee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself sugar Duties 

into a Committee on the Sugar Duties (Isle of (Isle of Man) 
Man) Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 2! 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, 
without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Drainage and Improvement of Lands Drainage and 
(Ireland) Supplemental (No. 2) Bill was, accord- Improvement 
ing to Order, read a second time; and committed sand) Se = 
to a Committee of the whole House, for Thursday mental (No. 2 


next. Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second !nclosure Bill. 
Reading of the Inclosure Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Pilotage Bill. 
mittee on the Pilotage Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Ecclesiastical Patronage Transfer Bill was, Ecclesiastical 
according to Order, read a second time ;” and com- Patronage 

PRE 4 p Transfer Bill 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for sords.} 


this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Benefit Build- 
mittee on the Benefit Building Societies Bill; _ing Societies 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday B#- 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Clerical Dis- 
take into consideration the Clerical Disabilities *bilities Bill 
Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, National 

a Return showing the Sums expended under the Collections, 
following Heads in each Year, from 1860 to 1870 
severally: British Museum Establishment, Bri- 
tish Museurn Buildings, British Museum Pur- 
chases, National Gallery, Scientific Works and 
Experiments, Royal Geographical Society, British 
Historical Portrait Gallery, Science and Art De- 

artment, Museum of Practical Geology, and 
Royal Society, and the Number of Visitors to 
each Institution in each year, so far as is practicable 
(in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, No. 302, 
of Session 1861). 


Resolved, That this House will, immediately, re- Pier and Har- 
solve itself into a Committee to consider of con- oe — 
firming a certain Provisional Order made by the (yo, 3,) 
Board of Trade under “ The General Pier and 
Harbour Act, 1861”:—The House accordingly 





mental (No. 8) (No, 3) Bill ; 





resolved itself into the Committee. " 




















2 


_,2wess 


—- 





Census. 


Pier and Har- 
bour Order 
Confirmation 
(No. 3) Bill. 


Bill 210. 


Census Bill, 
Bill 211. 


Protection of 
Inventions 
Bill, 


Corrupt 
Practices at 
Elections, 





34 Victoria. 11th 


(In the Committee. ) 


Resolved, That the Chairman be directed to 
move the House, That leave be gives to bring in 
a Bill for confirming a Provisional Order made by 
the Board of Trade under “ The General Pier and 
Harbour Act, 1861,” relating to Burntisland. 

. Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had come to a Re- 
solution, 

Ordered, That the Report be now received. 

Mr. Dodson accordingly reported a Resolution ; 
which was read, as followeth: 

That the Chairman be directed to move the 

ouse, That leave be given to bring in a Bill for 
confirming a Provisional Order made by the Board 
of Trade under “ The General Pier and Harbour 
Act, 1861,” relating to Burntisland;—And he 
moved the House accordingly. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in the 
Bill: And that Mr. Shaw Lefevre and Mr. Stans- 
feld do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
for taking the Census of England: And that Mr. 
Secretary Bruce and Mr, Knatchbull-Hugessen do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented a Bill for confirming 
a Provisional Order made by the Board of Trade 
under “ The General Pier and Harbour Act, 1861,” 
relating to Burntisland: And the same was read 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time upon Wednesday next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented a Bill for taking 
the Census of England: And the same was read 
the first time; and ordered’ to bé read a second 
time upon Monday next; and to be printed. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
Lords to the Protection of Inventions Bill be taken 
into consideration this day, at Two of the clock. 


The Order for resuming, this day, the adjourned 
Debate on the Question proposed upon the 5th day 
of this instant July, That there be laid before this 
House, a Return of all Expenses incurred by the 
Royal Commissions severally appointed during the 
a 1869 to inquire into the existence of Corrupt 

ractices at Elections in the City of Norwich, and 
the Boroughs of Beverley and Bridgwater, was 
read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Tuesday next. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after Two of the clock on 
Tuesday morning, adjourned till this day. 








Tuesday, 12th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


M&amp; Dodson reported the Cornwallis Estate 
Bill, without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 


Mr. Dodson reported Rattray’s Estate Bill, 
without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
the Harborne Railway Bill; That they had exa- 
mined the allegations contained in the Preamble 
of the Bill, and amended the same by striking out 
the word “extended” in line 6, and by inserting 
the word “revived” in lieu thereof, in order to 
— the same consistent with the provisions of the 

OL, 125. 





i 








2th July. $21 


Bill as passed by the Committee, and found the 
same as amended to be true; and had gone through 
the Bill, and made Amendments thereunto. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Fellowes reported from the Select Committee Local Govern- 
on the Local Government Supplemental (No. 2) ment Supple- 
Bill; That they had considered the matters there- =— — 
in contained of the confirmation of the Order in the pj) 919, 
Schedule thereto in respect of the district of 
Merthyr Tydfil; that the Provisional Order relating 
thereto ought to be confirmed; and that they had 
directed him to report the Bill in respect thereof, 
as amended, to the a 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed, 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Thursday next. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Reading Local 
the Amendments made by the Lords to the Read- Board of 
ing Local Board of Health Bill; and the same #¢l* Bill. 
were-twice read, and agreed to... -. ~-—-..-—-..- 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 

read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 
Vide Twenty- 
ninth Report. 

The following Paper was laid upon the Table by Metropolitan 

the Clerk of the House,—Return to an Order, Workhouses 

dated the 28th day of June, in the last Session of Sewer of = ) 

Parliament, for ite showing the Dates on maaan 

which the several Metropolitan Workhouses have 

been inspected by an Inspector or Sub-Inspector 

under the Poor Law Board’ since the Ist: day of 

January 1868 :——-And, the Average Cost per 

Head per Week of the Inmates of each Workhouse 

for the year ended Lady Day 1869; the Average 

daily Number of Inmates, distinguishing Males 

from Females, and Boys and Girls under Fifteen. 

years of Age from Males and Females above that 

Age; the Number of Deaths for the year ending 

Lady Day 1869; and the Amount expended in 

Beer, Wine, and Spirits for each Workhouse. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Stamps, Stamps. 
which was presented upon the 4th day of this No. 347 
instant July, be printed. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,—Return to an Shipping. 
Order, dated the 7th day of April last, for Returns 
relative to Shipping. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Public Works 
dated the 6th day of this instant July, for a Return [pe one 
relative to Public Works Department (Assistant Surveyor.) 
Surveyor). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his Warrant Brecknock 
to the Clerk of the Crown, to make out a new Writ. 
Writ for the electing of a Burgess to serve in this 

resent Parliament for the Borough of Brecknock, 
in the room of Edward Hyde Villiers,.commonly 
called Lord Hyde, now Earl of Clarendon, called 
up to the House of Peers. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Fees (Petty 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased S**!"s.) 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return for the years 1867, 1868, and 


1869, of all Fees received by Clerks to Justices at 
L 


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322 12th July. 1870. 


Petty or Special Sessions held for any City 
Borough, or Town in England, and of any other 
Fees ening part of the Emoluments of such 
Clerks ex officio: Also, during the same Periods, 
Return of all Disbursements necessarily incident 
to the performance of the Duties of such Offices: 
—— Also, during the same Periods, or any part 
thereof (where such Clerks have been paid by 
fixed Salary under the Act 14 and 15 Vict. c. 55), 
Return of the Amount of such Salaries or other 
Emoluments, and of all Disbursements incident to 
or connected with the holding of such Petty or 
Special Sessions, or of such Office : And also, 
during the same Periods, Return of all Fines or 
other Sum or Sums of Money adjudged by way of 
Penalty by Justices at such Petty Sessions or 
otherwise, payable through the Clerks to the 
Justices into or in aid of the Borough Fund of any 
such City, Borough, or Town, and of the Amounts 
actually —_ over and received in each year in 











Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her ty gd such Members of this House as 
a 


are of Her ,Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Militia, ac, 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased (Commissions) 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of all Officers holding simul- 
taneously Commissions in the Militia, Yeomanry, 
and Volunteers, or in any two of these Services; 
showing the several Regiments or Corps to which 
they belong. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Vessels not 
a Return of Vessels not Armour-plated, now Armour 


building, or ordered to be built, during the year 











respect thereof. 1870, in the following Form :— 
é Draught g Cost of Hull up to £.. 
be — ere 31 March 1870, | 33 
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3) 23 |; A 3 ; F|2|% a5 § 
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Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of all Iron-plated Ships and Batteries 
now building, or ordered to be built, in the year 






































1870, in the a Form (and in continua- 
= Parliamentary Paper, No. 383, of Session 
i— 








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Irish Lend Bill. The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the Jrish Land Bill. 

The said Amendments, as far as the Amendment 
in p. 2,1. 31, being read a second time, several 
were agreed to; and one was amended, and 
agreed to. 


Estimated First Cost of Total Cost of Vessels 


— ——— andin | Dockyards and Private 
rivate Yards. Yards, when Completed. 


in Her building in Her Majesty’s 


Establish- 








@ Pe) J 

= a8 34 . 

i Sf 3 Vessels building 
Ria 8 Ro 
alae GH) ae] 

og | 83 | @2= | st | deh 

33 g22 ce ch Z 


and 
ment Charges (Hull and 


Engines). 
Remarks. 


e 
3 
H 


- -¥ inclu- 

of Fit- 
tings. 

Total. 

Incidental 















































P. 2, 1. 31, leave out “ £.10,” and insert “ £.4,” 
the next Amendment, being read a second 
time ; , 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That this House doth disagree with the 
Lords in the said Amendment ; 


divided. 
The House divi Pm 








































34 Vicroria. 


The Yeas to the Right ; 
The Noes to the Left. 
Mr. Glyn, 
Mr. William Henry 
| Gladstone: 
Mr. Noel, 
Tellers for the Noes, (Mr. Mietii : 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then the Amendments, as far as the Amend- 
ment in p. 3, 1. 24, being read a second time, se- 
veral were amended, and agreed to, and a conse- 
quential Amendment was made to the Bill; and | 
several were disagreed to. 

P. 3, 1. 24, leave out from the word “ Section” 
to “ 3,” in 1. 41, the next Amendment, being read 
a second time; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That this House doth agree with the 
Lords in the said Amendment ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Mr. Glyn, 


Tellers for the Yeas, { i. Alen 


. +... {Mr. Downing, 
Tellers for the Noes, Mr. Callan. 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

P. 4, 1.1, leave out the word “ thirty-one,” and 
insert the word “ twenty-one,” the next Amend- 
ment, being read a second time ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That this House doth disagree with 
the Lords in the said Amendment ; 

The House divided, 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas, 146. 


55. 


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J 
| 
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7 396. 


\ 29. 


12th July. 


| tenant for the time being of the holding on which 


323 


| such improvements shall have been made (or by 
** the tenant to the landlord, as the case may be), 
** within the prescribed time before applying to the 
* Landed Estates Court to file the same; and if 
“the person receiving such notice shall dispute 
*‘ the claim made by such Schedule, either wholly 
* or in part, he shall be at liberty within the pre- 
“scribed time, and in the prescribed manner, to 
“ apply to the Civil Bill Court to determine the 
* matter in difference, and in such case such Sche- 
“ dule shall not be filed unless or until leave shall 
“have been given to file the same either in its 
original or in any amended form by the Civil 
“ Bill Court: Provided also, That before filing any 
** such Schedule proof shall be made in the Landed 
“ Estates Court by statutory declaration that the 
* notice hereby required has been duly given, and 
“ that no application has been made within the 
*‘ prescribed time by the party receiving such 
** notice to the Civil Bill Court; or (if any such 
* application has been made) that leave has been 
“ given by the Civil Bill Court to file such Sche- 
* dule,” the next Amendment, being read a second 
time, was agreed to, as far as insert Clause A. 

Insert Clause (A.):—An Amendment was pro- 
posed to be made to the said Clause, in 1. 1, by 
leaving out the word “or,” and inserting the 
word “ and,”’ instead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the word 
*‘ or” stand part of Clause ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 





Tellers for the Yeas, {tyr = a , } 262. 
r : J Mr. Noel, ) 
Tellers for the Noes,) 4, Dyke: f 186. 


So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then the Amendments, as far as the Amend- 
ment in p. 7,1.4, being read a second time; se- 
veral were agreed to; several were amended, and 
agreed to, and a consequential Amendment was 
made to the Bill. 

P. 7, l. 4, to insert, after the word “ pounds,” 
the words,— 

* 5. Where the Court shall be of opinion 
that in consequence of its being proved 
to have been the practice on the holding, 
or the estate of which such holding forms 
part, for the landlord to make such im- 
provements, such presumption ought not 
to be made: 

“6. Where from the entire circumstances of 
the case the Court is reasonably satisfied 
that such improvements were not made by 
the tenant or his predecessors in title : 

“ Provided always, That where it is proved to have 
“ been the practice on the holding, or the estate 
“ of which such holding forms part, for the land- 
* lord to assist in making such improvements, such 
“ presumption shall be modified accordingly.” 

And also insert Clause A. :— 

“ (Permissive registration of improvements. ) 

** Any landlord or tenant who may be desirous 
“of preserving evidence of any improvements 
“made by himself or by his predecessor in title, 
“before or after the passing of this Act, may at 
“any time (subject to the provisions hereinafter 
** contained, file a Schedule in the Landed Estates 
“ Court, specifying such improvements, and claim- 
“ing the same as made by himself or his prede- 
“ cessors in title; and such Schedule so filed shall 
“ be prima facie evidence that such improvements 
“were made as therein mentioned: Provided 
“ always, That notice in writing of the intention 
“to file such Schedule, together with a copy 
“thereof, shall be given by the landlord to the 
VoL. 125. 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ ar Dye 3 \ 186. 
Tellers for the Noes,/ 3 oye, ; } 249. 


So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the word 
| and” be inserted instead thereof:—It was re- 
solved in the Affirmative. 

Then other Amendments were made to the said 
Amendment; and the said Amendment, so amended, 
was agreed to. 

Then the Amendments, as far as the Amendment 
in p. 8, l. 8, being read a second time ; several were 
agreed to; and a consequential Amendment was 
made to the Bill. ; 

P. 8, 1. 8, leave out from the word “ landlord” 
to.the word “ and,” in |. 12, the next Amendment, 
being read a second time : 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That this House doth disagree with the 
Lords in the said Amendment ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Mr. 


{ 


Glyn, 





Tellers for the Yeas, { 7 eg ool } 248. 
Tellers for the Noes, Mn Dohe } 171. 


So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then the Amendments, as far as the Amend- 
ment in p. 9, |. 2, after the word “ claim,” in- 
sert Clauses B and C, being read a second time ; 
several were agreed to; and one was amended 
and agreed to. 

P. 9, 1. 2, after the word “ claim,” insert Clauses 
B and C, the next Amendment, being read a second 
time, was agreed to, as far as the Amendment 
* insert Clause B” inclusive. 

Ordered, That the said Amendments be taken 
into further consideration this day. 


mittee on the Elementary Education biil ; 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 
TT? The 



































The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Elementary 
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The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means ; 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 


Ways and 
Means. 


Protection of 
Inventions 
Bill. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the Protection of Inventions Bill ; 
and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Tenens of Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Parliament a Copy of a Letter to the First Commissioner of 
— ae Works, by Mr. £. M. Barry, x. a., dated the 22nd 
‘* day of June 1870, respecting his Plan for the New 
Refreshment Rooms, and of the Reply thereto. 


Steam Boilers _ The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

Inspection Reading of the Steam Boilers Inspection Bill ; 

Bill. Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday the 26th day of this instant July. 


Peerages The Order made upon the 4th day of this instant 
(United King- July, That there be laid before this House, a Re- 
om.) turn relative to Peerages (United Kingdom), was 


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read, and discharged. 


Peerages Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
oom King- to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
, to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of all Peerages of the United 
Kingdom which have been created since the Ist | 
day of January 1830, up to the present time, with 
the Name of the Prime Minister who was in Office 
when each such Peerage was created; together 
with the Number of Peers of Scotland and Ireland, | 
and of the Peers holding Seats in the House of 
Lords, taken decennially in each of the years | 
1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, and 1870. 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented | 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House | 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Messuge from Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 


the Lords. sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

Cedevests The Lords have agreed to the Wandsworth 

Bridge Bill. Bridge Bill, without any Amendment. 

Dublin Trunk The Lords have agreed to the Dublin Trunk 

Connecting Connecting Railway Bill, with Amendments; to 


Railway Bil. hich the Lords desire the concurrence of this 


House. 


Halifax and The Lords have agreed to the Halifax and 


Ovenden  ~—— QOvenden Junction Railway Bill, with Amend- 

Junction Rail- ; : Phe 

way Bill. ments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence 
of this House. 

Exmouth The Lords have agreed to the Exmouth Docks 

Docks Bill. Bill, with Amendments; fo which the Lords de- 


sire the concurrence of this House. 
Great Western The Lords have agreed to the Great Western 
Railway Bill. Railway Bill, with Amendments; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was 
proposed, That, public representations having been 
made to the effect that systematic evasion of the 
Truck Acts prevails extensively in the Coal and 
Iron mining industries in Scotland, as well as in 
other trades and places in the United Kingdom, 
this House humbly prays Her Majesty to appoint 
a Commission of Inquiry into such alleged offences, 
and to take such steps as She shall be advised for 
obtaining from Parliamentany special powers that 
may be required for conducting such inquiry or 
for suppressing such offences: — And the said 
Motion was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 


Truck Acts. 





1870. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That there be laid before this 
Copies of any Treasury Minute that may have 
been passed on the subject of first appointments 
to the subordinate offices in the Public Service by 
unrestricted competition: ——And, of any Cor- 
respondence that may have taken place thereon 
between the Treasury and the Heads of the other 
Departments:—And the said Motion was, with 
leave of the House, withdrawn. 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning ; 


Wednesday, 13th July, 1870: 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That it is of great importance to maintain 
uninterrupted Telegraphic Communication be- 
tween Great Britain and Ireland; and, therefore, 
inasmuch as Submarine Telegraphic Wires are 
very liable to accident, and cannot be repaired as 
readily as those on land, it is necessary, in order 
to guard against interruption and delay, to lay 
down additional Submarine Cables sufficient to 
maintain the communication unimpaired under all 
circumstances which can reasonably be antici- 
pated :—And the said Motion was, with leave of 
the House, withdrawn. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a National Debt, 
' Bill for consolidating, with Amendments, certain 


Enactments relating to the National Debt: And 
that Mr. Stansfeld and Mr. Chancellor of the Ex- 
chequer do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring ina Bill 
to further amend the Law relating to Indictable 
Offences by Forgery: And that Mr. Stansfeld 
and Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer do prepare, 
and bring it in. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
for further promoting the Revision of the Statute 
Law, by repealing certain Enactments that have 
ceased to be in force or are consolidated by cer- 
tain Acts of the present Session: And that Mr. 
Stansfeld and Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Public 


House, (Competition. ) 


Telegraphic 
Comm unica- 


tion (England 


and Ireland.) 


Forgery, 


Statute Law 
Revision, 


The Select Committee on the Factories and Factories and 


Workshops Bill was nominated of Mr. Ayrton, 
Lord John Manners, Mr. Edmund Potter, Mr. 
Frederick Stanley, Mr. Richard Shaw, Mr. Mellor, 
Mr. Graham, Mr E. W. Verner, Sir David Salo- 
mons, Mr. Joshua Fielden, Lord Frederick Caven- 
dish, Mr. Orr Ewing, Mr. Mundella, and Mr. 
Kay-Shuttleworth; with Power to send for per- 
sons, papers, and records. 
Ordered, That Five be the Quorum. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Party Proces- 
, q sions (Ireland) 
Bill. 


the adjourned Debate on the Question propose 
upon the 21st day of June last, That Mr. Speaker 
do now leave the Chair (for Committee on the 
Party Processions (/reland) Bill) ; 

And the Question being again proposed :—The 
House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” to 
the end of the Question, in order to add the words 
this House will, upon this day three months, re- 
“solve itself into the said Committee,” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question ; 

he House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. rine 

Tellers for the Yeasr{ Gucvel ‘Kaoe fon, | 46. 


Tellers for the N oes, a Ma 4 ; 121. 


So it passed in the Negative. Asa 





Workshops 
Bill. 











Sut 


Bes? 








$4 Vicroria. 


And the Question being put, That the words 
* upon this day three months” be added at the end 
of the Question :—It was resolved in the Affirmative. 
Then the Main Question, so amended, being put; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon this day 


three months, resolve itself into the said Com- 





mittee. 
Absconding The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
Debtors Bill. into a Committee on the Absconding Debtors Bill. 
(In the Committee.) 

Preamble postponed. 

Causes, N°] and N° 2, amended, and agreed to. 

Crause, N° 3 agreed to. 

CuiausE, N° 4 (Persons arrested entitled to dis- 
charge in certain cases). 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause, to add the words “ and should such 
“* bail be forfeited, the amount, less costs, shall be 
‘‘ paid to the bankrupt’s estate for division among 
* the general creditors.” 

Question, That those words be there added—— 
put, and negatived. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Cause, N° 5, agreed to. 

Cause, N° 6 (Persons arrested may apply to 
the chief judge or judge for their discharge). 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 12, 
after the word “ party,” to insert the words “ or 
* out of the funds of the estate.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
——put, and negatived. 

Other Amendments. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Crauses, N° 7 and N° 8, disagreed to. 

CriavseE, N° 9, agreed to. 

A Clause added. 

Schedule A amended, and agreed to. 

Schedule B disagreed to. 

Preambie agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone 
deena the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 

Suburban The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 


Commons Bill. mittee on the Suburban Commons Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “the Order for the said Committee be 
** discharged,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Then the main Question being put ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Etradition The Extradition Bill was, according to Order, 
‘ read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
— The Telegraph Acts Extension Bill was, accord- 


Bill ing to Order, read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the 
Title be, An Act to extend the Telegraph Acts of 
VoL. 125. 


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325 


1868, 1869, to the Channel Islands and the Isle of 
Man. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Vew Zealand (Guarantee of Loan) Bill was, New Zealand 
according to Order, read the third time. (een) Bu @ 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Gun Licences 
mittee on the Gun Licences Bill; Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Paupers Conveyance (Expenses) Bill was, Paupers Con- 
according to Order, read the third time. veyance (Ex- 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. a 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Local Govern- 


mittee on the Local Government Supplemental sonnel (lec 3) 


(No. 3) Bill; Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Sugar Duties (Isle of Man) Bill was, ac- Sugar Duties 
cording to Order, read the third time. Leng of Man) 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. _ 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ecclesiastical 
mittee on the Ecclesiastical Patronage Transfer Patronage | 
Bill: Transfer Bill 

a e [Lords.] 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third Clerical Dis- 
Reading of the Clerical Disabilities Bill ; akties SU. 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, ‘Chat the Bill be now read the third 
time ; 
The House divided. 
The Yeas to the Right ; 
The Noes to the Left. 
Tellers for the Yeas,{ yr a a } 95. 
Tellers for the N oesy| Mfr oe f 18. 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
The Bill was accordingly read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the 
Title be, An Act for the Relief of Persons admitted 
to the Office of Priest or Deacon in the Church of 
England. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to trish Land 
take into further consideration the Amendments Bill. 
made by the Lords to the Jrish Land Bill. 

And the said Amendments, as far as the Amend- 
ment in p. 20, ls. 24 and 35, being read a second 
time, were agreed to. 

Then the Amendments, from p. 20, Is. 34 and 
35, to p. 25, 1. 5, inclusive, bemg read a second 
time (and it appearing that the said Amendments 
were for the purpose of carrying out the inten- 
tions of the Commons), were agreed to. 

Then the subsequent Amendments, being read 
a second time, several were agreed to, and several 
were amended, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That a Committee be appointed to 
draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for 
disagreeing to the Amendments to which this 
House hath disagreed:—And a Committee was 








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326 


appointed of Mr. Gladstone, Mr. Chichester For- 
tescue, Mr. Secretary Bruce, Mr. Secretary Card- 
well, Mr. Solicitor General for Jreland, Mr. Monsell, 
Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen, the Lord Advocate, 
Mr. Ayrton, the Judge Advocate, and Mr. Glyn: 
And they are to withdraw immediately. 

Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 


Elementary 
Education Bill. mittee on the Elementary Education Bill ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 


next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Standing 


Colonel Wilson Patten reported from the Select 
Orders. 


Committee on Standing Orders, a Resolution; 
which was read, as followeth: 

That, in the case of the Shannon Navigation 
Bill, the Standing Orders ought to be dispensed 
with ; that the Bill be permitted to proceed. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


Shannon Navi- 
gation Bill. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre reported from the Select 
Committee on the Pilotage Bill; That they had 
agreed to a Special Report, which they had directed 
him to make to the House. 

Ordered, That the said Report do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Pilotage Bill. 
No, 343. 


Mr. Chichester Fortescue reported from the 
Committee appointed to draw up Reasons to be 
assigned to the Lords for disagreeing to certain of 
the Amendments made by their Lordships to the 
Trish Land Bill; That they had drawn up Reasons 
accordingly, which they had directed him to report 
to the House; and the same were read, as follow: 

The Commons disagree to the Amendment in 
p- 2, ls. 31, 32, 33, 35, for following Reason: 

Because the scale proposed to be substituted | 
by the Amendment will too much limit the | 
action of the Court, and will prevent tenants 
disturbed by the act of the landlord from 
having sufficient compensation awarded to 
them. | 

The Commons disagree to the Amendment in| 
p. 3, by insertion of the words after 1. 3, for fol- | 
lowing Reasons: 

1. Because the words proposed to be in-! 
serted would prevent the tenant from being | 
compensated on the amount of his actual rent, | 
irrespective of any special reasons for the in- | 
crease of the same. 

2. Because the words proposed to be in- | 
serted would complicate and embarrass the | 
just assessment of compensation to the tenant 
under Clause 3. | 

The Commons disagree to the Amendments in | 
p. 3, Is. 5 and 7, for the following Reason: 

Because the figures proposed to be substi- | 
tuted by the Amendments do not correspond | 
with the figures in the scale, as proposed by | 
the Commons, upon the basis of which the | 
proviso was framed. 

The Commons disagree to the Amendment in | 
p. 4, 1. 1, for the following Reason : 

Because the term of twenty-one years is 
an insufficient tenure, and any term less than | 
thirty-one years would be inadequate as an 
equivalent forthe benefits conferred upon the | 
tenant by Clause 3. 

The Commons disagree to the Amendment in 
p- 8, 1. 8, for the following Reason: 


Irish Land 
Bill. 





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| 


} 


Because it may be just, in many cases, that | 
such an ejectment should be deemed a dis- | 
turbance by the act of the landlord, and that 
the Court should have power so to determine | 
accordingly. 

The said Reasons, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 





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The Order of the day being read, for the Com- | 


| Table. 








1870. 


Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords 
to communicate the said Reasons (with the Bill 
and Amendments): And that the Clerk do carry 
the same. 










Mr. Glyn presented a Bill for consolidating, Nationa Dept 
with Amendments, certain Enactments relating to Bill. 
the National Debt: And the same was read the Bill 213, 
first time; and ordered to be read a second time 
upon Monday next; and te be printed. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to further amend the Forgery Bin, 
Law relating to Indictable Offences by Forgery: Bil} 914 
And the same was read the first time ; and ordered , 
to be read a second time upon Monday next; and 
to be printed. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill for further promoting Statute Law 
the Revision of the Statute Law, by repealing Revision Bill, 
certain Enactments that have ceased to be in force _ Bill 215, 
or are consolidated by certain Acts of the present 
Session: And the same was read the first time; 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Mon- 
day next; and to be printed. 


Shannon Navi. 


The House was moved, That the Report from Shannon 
gation Bill, 


the Select Committee on Standing Orders in re- 
spect of the Shannon Navigation Bill, might be 
read ; and the same being read ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 














Resolved, That this House will, at the rising of 44unment 
the House this day, adjourn till this day, at Two 
of the clock. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till Two of the clock on Wednesday morn- 
ing, adjourned till this day. 

















sac aea a Na aac sh Chu 

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Wednesday, 13th July, 1870. [La 
PRAYERS. 

SEVERAL Public Petitions were presented, Public s 

url 


and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 
Vide Twenty- 
ninth Report, 
Ordered, That the Return relative to Metro- Metropolitan 
politan Workhouses (Dates of Inspection, &amp;c.), Workhouses 





which was presented upon the 12th day of this er go 
instant July, be printed. No. 348. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Shipping, Shipping. 
which was presented upon the 12th day of this No. 349. 
instant July, be printed. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Houses of 
dated the 4th day of this instant July, for Returns (New Refresh- 
relative to the Houses of Parliament( New Refresh- pent Rooms.) 
ment Rooms). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 


Sites for Places 
of Worship 
Bill. 





The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 

mittee on the Sites for Places of Worship Bill; 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Permissive 
Prohibitory 
Liquor Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Permissive Prohibitory Liquor 
Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, 
at the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
** this day three months,” aii 

n 





Education of 
the Blind, &amp;c. 
Bill. 


Churchwardens 


Liability Bill 
[Lords. ] 


Burials Bill. 


84 Vicroria. 


And the Question being put, That the word 
“ now ” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the {Sir Wi/frid Lawson, 1L 90 

Yeas, Lord Claud Hamftton : } es 

Tellers for thef Mr. Wheelhouse, 7 121 

Noes, Mr. O'Reilly Dease: f°" 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“upon this day three months” be added at the 
end of the Question: —It was resolved in the 
Affirmative. 

Then the main Question, so amended, being put ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon this day three months. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 4th day of May last, was proposed to be 
made to the Question, That the Education of the 
Blind, &amp;c. Bill be now read a second time; and 
which Amendment was to leave out the word 
“ now,” and, at the end of the Question, to add 
the words “ upon this day six months.” 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the word “ now” stand part of the Question :— 
The House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 

And the Question being put :—It passed in the 
Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“upon this day six months” be added at the 
end of the Question :—It was resolved in the 
Affirmative. 

Then the main Question, so amended, being put ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon this day six months. 


The Churchwardens Liability Bill was, accord- 
ing to Order, read a second time; and committed 
to a Committee of the whole House, for Monday 
next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Burials Bill. 


(In the Committee. ) 


CuiausE, N° 1 (After passing of Act notice may 
be given to incumbent of intention that burial 
shall take place in churchyard without the rites of 
Established Church, and either with or without 
any other religious service). 

Amendment again proposed, in p. 1, 1. 11, after 
the word “ incumbent,” to insert the words “ of 
“any place where, previously to the passing of 
“ this Act, such person would have had a right of 
‘* interment.” 

Question again proposed, That those words be 
there inserted ; 

Question put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 11, 
after the word “ incumbent,” to insert the words 
“ of any parish or ecclesiastical district in which, 
“or in the churchyard or graveyard of which, 
“ previously to the passing of this Act, such per- 
‘son would have had a right of interment.” 

Question put, That those words be there in- 
serted ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the { Mr. Goldney, 1 ¢9 
Yeas, UMr. Bentinck : + ace 

Tellers for the Mr. G. Osborne Morgan, \ } 45 
Noes, \ Mr. Candlish: | ae 


Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 16, to 
leave out the word “ graveyard.” 

Question, That the word “ graveyard” stand 
part of the Clause——put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 18, to 
leave out the words “ either with or.” 
VoL. 125. 


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327 


Question proposed, That the words proposed to 
be left out stand part of the Clause ; 

And it being a quarter before Six of the clock, 
the Chairman left the Chair to report Progress. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill, and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

Resolved, That this House will, To-merrow, 
again resolve itself into the said Committee. 





The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Joint stock 
mittee on the Joint Stock Companies’ Arrange- Companies’ 
ment Bill; — 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- »™ 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Shipping Dues 
mittee on the Shipping Dues Exemption Act Exemption 
(1867) Amendment Bill ; So 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- Bill. 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Juries Bill. 
take into consideration the Juries Bill, as amended ‘ 
in the Committee; and an Amendment was made 
to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 


To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, at Two of the clock, resolve itself into the 
said Committee. 


The Pier and Harbour Order Confirmation Pier and Har- 
(No. 3) Bill was, according to Order, read a second yoann 
time; and committed to a Committee of the whole ( No. 3) Bill. 


House, for Te-morrow. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Ways and 
into the Committee of Ways and Means. Means. 


(In the Committee.) 


1. Resolved, That, towards making good the Exchequer 
Supply granted to Her Majesty, the Commis- Bonds. 
sioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury be authorised to 
raise any sum of money, not exceeding £. 1,300,000, 
by the issue of Exchequer Bonds. 

2. Resolved, That the principal of all Exchequer 
Bonds which may be so issued shall be paid off at 
par, at any period not exceeding five years from 
the date of such Bonds. 

3. Resolved, That the interest of such Bonds shall 
be payable half-yearly, and shall he charged upon 
and issued out of the Consolidated Fund of the 
United Kingdom, or the growing produce thereof. 

Resolutions to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received To- 
morrow. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Absconding 
take into consideration the Absconding Debtors De&gt;tors Bill. 
Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Crdered, That the Bill be read the third time 
To-morrow. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Norfolk 
to declare the Hundred in which a piece of Land 8°™4ry- 
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in the County of Worfolk is situated, and to pro- 
vide for the Assessment of the said piece of Land 
to the County Rate: And that Mr. Secretary Bruce 
and Mr. Knatchbull- Hugessen do prepare, and 
bring it in. 


Ordered, That Mr. Holt be added to the Select 
Committee on the Factories and Workshops Bill. 


Factories and 
Workshops 
Bill. 


Rochester Writ. Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
rant to the Clerk of the ian to make out a new 
Writ for the electing of a Citizen to serve in this 
present Parliament for the City of Rochester, in the 
room of John Alexander Kinglake, Esquire, de- 


ceased. 


Medical Act The Medical Act (1858) Amendment Bill was 
(1858) Amend- read the first time ; and ordered to be read a second 


{Lorde} time To-morrow; and to be printed, 


Bill 216. 


Norfolk Mr. Secretary Bruce presented a Bill to de- 
Boundary Bill. ¢]are the Hundred in which a piece of Land in the 
Bill 217. County of Norfolk is situated, and to provide for 
the Assessment of the said piece of Land to the 
County Rate: And the same was read the first 

time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills; and be 
printed. 

Ordered, That the Examiner have leave to sit, 
and proceed forthwith. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 





13th—14th July. 





Thursday, 14th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
Public \ R. Charles Forster reported from the Select | 
Petitions — Committee on Public Petitions ; That they | 
—" had examined the Petitions presented upon the 
’ 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, and 11th days of this in- 
stant July, and had directed him to make a Report 

thereof to the House. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 

and be printed. 


North British Lhe House proceeded to take into consideration 

Railway (Tay the Amendments made by the Lords to the North 

Bridge) Bill. British Railway (Vay Bridge) Bill; and the same 
were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Rotherham and ‘The House proceeded to take into consideration 
oy eery the Amendments made by the Lords to the Ro- 
oard of -_ ¥ 
Health Bill. therham and Kimberworth Local Board of Health 
Bill; and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Ryde Pier Rail- The House proceeded to take into consideration 

way Extension the Amendments made by the Lords to the Ryde 

Bill. Pier Railway Extension Bill; and the same were 
twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The Thrapston Markets Bill was read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 
do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 


Thrapston 
Markets Bill 
(Lerds.] 





1870. 


the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 
which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


A Message was delivered by Colonel Clifford, 
Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod: 


Mr. Speaker, 


The Lords, authorised by virtue of Her Ma~ 
jesty’s Commission, for declaring Her Royal As- 
sent to several Acts agreed upon by both Houses, 
desire the immediate attendance of this Honour- 
able House in the House of Peers, to hear the 
Commission read. 

Accordingly Mr. Speaker, with the House, went 
up to the House of Peers :—And being returned ; 

Mr. Speaker reported, That the House, at the 
desire of the Lords, authorised by virtue of Her 
Majesty’s Commission, had been at the House of 
Peers. where a Commission under the Great Seal 
was read, giving, declaring and notifying the Royal 
Assent to the several Acts therein mentioned; and 
that the Lords, thereby authorised, had declared 
the Royal Assent to the said Acts, as follow : 

An Act to amend the Law relating to the Re- Attorneys’ and 


muneration of Attorneys and Solicitors. Selieieey Be: 
muneration 

Bill. 

Wages Attach- 

ment Abolition 

Bill. 

An Act to amend and continue “ The Wine and Wine ana 


J ty ” Beerhouse Act 

Beerhouse Act, 1869. (1869) Avwoade 
ment Bill. 

An Act to regulate the Sale of Poisons in Jre- Sale of Poisons 

land. (Ireland) Bill. 


An Act for the Protection of Inventions exhi- Protection of 
bited at International Exhibitions in the United Inventions 
Kingdom. : _ 

An Act for confirming a Scheme of the Charity Jewish United 
Commissioners for the Jewish United Synagogues. oe 


Royal Assent, 


An Act to abolish Attachment of Wages. 


An Act for confirming a Scheme of the Charity saint Olave, 
Commissioners for certain Charities in the Parishes &amp;c. Charities 
of Saint Olave and Saint John, in the Borough of om. 
Southwark. 

An Act to confirm Provisional Orders under General Police 
“ The General Police and Improvement ( Scotland) 4 a 
pare wd relating to the Burghs of Dunfermline land) Supple- 
and Perth. mental Bill. 

An Act to confirm certain Provisional Orders Local Govern- 
under “ The Local Government Act, 1858,” rela- ™en* a 
ting to the Districts of Blackpool, Bristol, Eton, aaine 
Heckmondwike, Kidderminster, Lincoln, Notting- 
ham, Plymouth, South Molton, Wallasey, and Ware, 
and for other purposes relative to certain Districts 
under the said Act. 

Ac Act for conferring on the London and North London and 
Western Railway Company Additional Powers, and — by es 
making further Provision with respect to Steam Vessels) Bill. 
Communication between Holyhead and Ireland, 
and for other purposes. 

An Act for supplying Littlehampton and certain Littlehampton 

. . : +.1 Water Bill 
adjacent Parishes in the County of Sussex with (Lords.] 
Water. 

An Act for the better management of the Town ntang ol 
Moor of the Borough of Newcastle-upon- Tyne, and Teprorenait 
for the further Improvement and better Govern- Bil. 
ment of the Borough, and for other purposes. 

An Act to enable the Gaslight and Coke Com- ety = . 
— to purchase the Undertaking of the Victoria a 7 

ocks Gas Company, and for other purposes. 

An Act for authorising an Extension of the ex- Midland hee? 
isting Railway of the Midland Counties and South Witt Railway 
Wales Railway Company to the Buckinghamshire piu. 
Railway, and for reviving the Powers and _ex- 
tending the Time for Purchase of Lands and Con- 
struction of Works authorised by a former Act of 
the Company, and for suspending Legal Proceed- 
ings against the Company, and for altering the 

Financial 





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Financial Arrangements of the Company, and for 
other purposes. 
An Act for extending the limits within which 


fewcastle and 
cooneed 
Water Bill. 


14th 


the Newcastle and Gateshead Water Company may 
supply Water, and for empowering them to con- 


struct additional Works, and to raise additional 
Capital, and for other purposes. 
An Act to authorise the Construction of a Sub- 


wark and 
City Subway 
Bill. 


Wandsworth 
Bridge Bill. 


way under the Thames between Southwark and 
the City of London. 


An Act to extend the Time for the Completion 


for other purposes. 
An Act to confer additional Powers on the 


Dublin, Wick- 
low, and Wex- 
ford Railway 
Biil. 


of the Wandsworth Bridge and Approaches, and 


Dublin, Wicklow, and Wexford Railway Company 
for the Construction of Works and other matters 
relating to their Undertaking; and to enable the 


Company and the London and North Western 
Railway Company to make Traffic Arrangements, 
and for other purposes. 
An Act to enable the Pembroke and Tenby Rail- 


Pembroke and 
Tenby Railway 
(No. 2) Bill. 


Birmingham 
Water Bill 
(Lords. 


Dockyar 


and for other purposes. 
An Act for amending and extending the pro- 


Salford 
Borough 
 _——— 


Bristol and 


North Somerset so¢ Railwa 


Railway Bill. 


rposes. 


6 


way aon ap to extend their Railway to Pembroke 

, and to make Arrangements with the 
Admiralty, and for other pu 
An Act to authorise the 


ompany of Proprie- 


tors of the Birmingham Waterworks to extend 
their limits of Supply, to construct further Works 


visions of the Acts relating to the Borough of 
Salford for authorising certain Street Improve- 
ments, and for other purposes. 


An Act to authorise the Bristol and North Somer- 


purposes. 


y Company to deviate from the authorised 
line of their Railway at Radstock, and for other 





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An Act for making better provision for the 
ins re Ashton-und 
Supply of Water to a District consisting of the Lyne, Staly- 9 
Boroughs of Ashton-under-Lyne, and Stalybridge, bridge, and 


and the District of the Dekinfele Local Board of fhistries)” 
Health and their respective Neighbourhoods, and Water. 


for other purposes, 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. aac 
Vide Twenty: 
ninth Report, 

Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Courts of Law 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Fourth Report of the (Scotland.) 
Commissioners appointed to inquire into the Courts 
of Law in Scotlund. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return Census (1871.) 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 6th day No, 350, 
of this instant July, for a Return relative to the 
Census (1871). 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant Raueation 
to the directions of an Act of Parliament,— Annual (Ireland.) 
Report of the Commissioners of Education in Jre- 
land, for 1869-70. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table; and that the Return relative to the Census 
(1871) be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Navy 

a Return,in a Tabular Form, of Cost, Tonnage, (Transports.) 
Power, and Consumption of Coal of the Transports 

© Serapis,” “ Crocodile,” ‘ Malaba,” “ Jumna,” 

and “ Euphrates,” showing also the Expense of 
conducting the Service in conveying the Indian 

Reliefs to and from Jndia during the Season 

1868-9 (in continuation of Parliamentary Paper, 

No. 471, of Session 1867-8) :— 








Army (Cotton 
Stcks, &amp;c.) 


Name. 


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Power. 


Power. 
Mean Speed at measured Mile, Half 


Mean Speed at measured Mile, Full 


Half Speed. 
On which Sise of Isthmus Ship sta- 


Full Speed. 
Indicated Horse-power at measured Mile, 


Indicated Horse-power at measured Mile, 


tioned. 
Mean Speed of each Ship on completed 


| Voyages. 


state Cause, Name of Ship, Number of 


Days’ Delay, probable Expense of Refit 
Engines, &amp;c. for the completed Voyage. 


calculated on the Average Numbers 
conveyed on the Two completed Voy- 


from India per Head for each Class, 
ages. 


Voyage, distinguishing Officers, &amp;c. 
or Alteration, and if Alterations are 
paid for by Admiralty or Contractor. 


including any Aliowances. 


cluding Messing. 


Messing. 


Total Distance run by each Ship. 

Total Coals consumed by each Ship. 
Average Number of Troops carried each 
If any Breakdown of Hull or Machinery, 
Total Value of Stores expended on Hull, 
Cost of Victualling Troops, including 
Cost of Victualling Ship’s Company, in- 
Total Amount of Officers’ and Men's Pay, 
Estimated Gross Cost of Service to and 


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Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 


to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of all issues of Tenders for the 


supply of 


otton Socks and other Articles of 


Hosiery for the use of the Army, and of all Ten- 
ders received in reply, distinguishing those ac- 
cepted, between the 5th day of April 1867 and 
the 5th day of April 1870. 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


South Kensing- 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Museum. Return for each Year since 1860 of the following 
Particulars relating to South Kensington Museum : 


























Cost of | Cost of Estimated | Pyimated Number 
ildi Arrange- | Purchases.| Value : oO 
Ba *| ment, of Gifts, « sg on | Visitors, 
— 
1861, 
1862, 
&amp;e, 
Vou. 125. 


























Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Sale of Poisons Sale of Poisons 
(Ireland) Bill, without any Amendment. (Ireland) Bill, 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendments Birmingham 
made by this House to the Birmingham Water Water Bill 
Bill, without any Amendment. (herds 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendments Ashton-under- 
made by this House to the Amendments made by — — 
their Lordships to the Ashtun-under-Lyne, Staly- Dukinfield 
bridge, and Dukinfield (District) Water Bill, with- (District) 
out any Amendment. Water Bill, 

The Lords have agreed to the Enniskillen Borough Enniskillen 
Improvement Bill, with Amendments; to which Borough Im- 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. Pr°vement Bill. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act Benefizes 
to enable Clergymen disabled by illness to resign Bill tLords.] 
their Benefices, with provision of Pensions; to : 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 


House. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Elementary 
into a Committee on the Elementary Education 4ucation Bill, 
Bill. 

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330 


(In the Committee.) 


Two other Clauses added. 
Another Clause (Inquiry into complaint of re- 
ligious teaching)--—brought up, and read the first 


time. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Clause be read a second time: — Motion and 
Clause, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Clause (Payment for children in re- 
ceipt of parochial allowance )——brought up, and 
read the first time. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Clause be read a second time:— Motion and 
Clause, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Clause (Enforcement by School Boards 
of the Industrial Schools Act )}——brought up, and 
read the first time. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Clause be read a second time:— Motion and 
Clause, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Clause added. 

Another Clause (Opposition by ratepayers to 
union of parishes in a school district)——brought 
up, and read the first time. 

Question, That the Clause be read a second 
time——put, and negatived. 

Another Clause (Dissolution of School Boards) 
——brought up, and read the first time. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Clause be read a second time:— Motion and 
Clause, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Clause (Provision for certain districts 
under Improvement Commissioners)——brought 
up, and read the first time. 

Motion made, and Question 
Clause be read a second time :-— 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Clause (Schools on board training 
ships) —-- brought up, and read the first time. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 


ee That the 
Lotion and Clause, 


Clause be read a second time :—Motionand Clause, | 


by leave, withdrawn. 

First Schedule. 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 29, 1. 29, 
after the word ‘ Oxford,” to insert the word 
** Wenlock.” 

Question, That the word “ Wenlock,” be there 
inserted put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment made. 

Schedule, as amended, agreed to. 

Second Schedule, disagreed to. 

Third Schedule. 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 33, 1. 38, 
to leave out paragraph 2, in order to insert the 
words “save as provided by this Act in the case 
“ of the a the board shall at their first | 
*‘ meeting, and afterwards from time to time at | 
“ their first meeting after each triennial election, 
“ appoint some person, whether one of their mem- | 
“ bers or not, to be chairman, and one other per- | 
** son, whether one of their members or not, to be | 


14th July. 


1870. 


** whether one of their members or not, to be vice- 
“chairman, for the three years for which the 
“board hold office; any person not a member of 
“the board, who is chairman or vice-chairman of 
© the board, shall, by virtue of his office, be deemed 
'“to be a member of the board, in the same 

“ manner as if he had been elected,” be there in- 
serted. 

Amendment proposed to the said proposed 
| Amendment, in 1. 4, to leave out the words 

‘** whether one of their members or nvt.” 
| Question, That the words proposed to be left 

out stand part of the said proposed Amendment 

ut, and negatived. 
Other Amendments made to the said proposed 
_ Amendment. 

Words, as amended, inserted. 

Schedule, as amended, agreed to. 

Fourth Schedule agreed to. 

New Second Schedule—Rules respecting elec- 
tion of Members of a School Board. (Election by 
a Council)—— brought up, and read the first and 
second time. 

Amendment proposed to leave out all the words 
after the word “held,” in paragraph 1, to the 
words “ prescribed time” in paragraph 40, in order 
to insert the words “at such time and in such 

* manner, and in accordance with such regulations, 

*‘ as the Education Department may from time to 
** time by order prescribe, and the Education De- 
** partment may appoint or direct the appointment 
|‘ of any officers requisite for the purpose of such 

** election: Provided, That any poll shall be taken 
“by a secret ballot.” 
| uestion proposed, That the words “on the 

“ prescribed day,” stand part of the Schedule :— 

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, to leave out from 
the word “ held,” in paragraph 1, of the Rules 
(Election by a Council), to the end of paragraph 
30 of the General Rules, in order to insert the 
words “ at such time and in such manner, and in 
|“ accordance with such regulations, as the Educa- 
'* tion Department may from time to time by order 
'‘* prescribe, and the Education Department may 

“ appoint or direct the appointment of any officers 
'“ requisite for the purpose of such election: Pro- 
“ vided, That any poll shall be taken by a secret 
* ballot.” 

Question, That the words “on the prescribed 
“day” stand part of the Schedule——put, and 
negatived. 

Question proposed, That the wortls “ at such 
| time and in such manner, and in accordance with 
/ such regulations, as the Education Department 

** may from time to time by order prescribe, and 

* the Education Department may appoint or direct 

“ the appointment of any officers requisite for the 

“ purpose of such election: Provided, That any 

“poll shall be taken by a secret ballot,” be there 
inserted. 

Other Amendments made to the said proposed 

Amendment. 

Another Amendment proposed to the said pro- 


| 


| 


| 


** vice-chairman, for the three years for which | posed Amendment, after the word “ election,” in 
** the board hold office ; any person not a member | |. 4, to leave out the words “ Provided, That any 
* of the board, who is chairman or vice-chairman | “ poll shall be taken by secret ballot.” 

“\of the board, shall, by virtue of his office, be| Question proposed, That the word “ Pro- 
“deemed to be a member of the board, in the | vided” stand part of the said proposed Amend- 


“same manner as if he had been elected.” 
Question, That the words proposed to be left 
out stand part of the Schedule -— put, and nega- 
tived. 
Question proposed, That the words ‘‘save as 


** provided by this Act in the case of the metro- |. 


** polis, the board shall at their first meeting, and 
“afterwards from time to time at their first 
“meeting after cach triennial election, appoint 
** some person, whether one of their members or 
“not, to be chairman, and one other person, 


{ment; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question put, 
That the Chairman do report Progress, and ask 
leave to sit again ; 

The Committee er amin : 

olonel Barttelot, | 
Tellers for the Yeas,{ Mr. Guemes f 136. 
Tellers for the Noes, oo — iB e 244. 

Question put, That the word “ Provided” stand 
part of the said proposed Amendment ; i. 

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34 Vicroria. 


The Committee divided. 
Tellers for the {Sir Charles Dilke, 
Yeas, Mr. Glyn; 
Tellers for the; Mr. Beresford Hope, 155 
Noes, Mr. Cawley : ; 
Another Amendment proposed to the said pro- 
posed Amendment, to leave out the word “ a,” in 
order to insert the words “ voting papers.” 
Question, That the word “a,” stand part of the 
said proposed Amendment put, and negatived. 
Question put, That the words “ voting papers” 
be there inserted ; 
The Committee divided. 


} 234. 





Tellers for the fe Claud Hamilton, | 157 
Yeas, Colonel Lindsay : j : 
Tellers for the{ Mr. Glyn, } 998 
Noes, Mr. Adam: : 
Another Amendment proposed to the said 


proposed Amendment, to leave out the word 
** secret.” 

Question put, That the word “ secret,” stand 
part of the said proposed Amendment ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ _ —_ an } 47. 
Tellers for the Nove, {Mr Glyn, ; } 288. 


Motion made, and Question put, That the 
Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit 
again ; 

Tellers for the {Sir James Elphinstone, 114 

Yeas, LMr. James Lowther : } ; 
Tellers for the/ Mr. Glyn, 
Another Amendment proposed to the said pro- 
osed Amendment, to leave out the word “ ballot,” 
in order to insert the words “ the method now 
__ poor.” 
Question put, That the word “ ballot” stand 
part of the said proposed Amendment ; 
fMr. Glyn, 71 
Tellers for the Yeas,) iy rr: j 196- 
{ Lord John Manners,\ y 57, 

Another Amendment proposed to the said pro- 
posed Amendment, after the word “ ballot,” to add 
the words “ but the votes given shall be open to the 

Question put, That those words be there added ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the f Sir AH. Selwin-Ibbetson, 


14th—15th July. 


331 


The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the; Mr. James Lowther, \ 64 
Yeas, (Mr. Arthur Guest: y 

Tellers for —_ Glyn, 


man do now leave the Chair ; 
} 56. 
Tellers for the Noes,! Mr. Giya, 
Menge Motion made, and Question put, 


Noes, Mr. Adam: } 161. 
Motion made, and Question put, That the Chair- 
The Committee divided. ; 

Tellers for the Yeas, os — 
, 2 | Mr. Adam: } ae. 
Question again proposed, That those words be 
there added; 
That the Chairman do report Progress, and ask 
leave to sit again ; 
The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the; Mr. Fairfax Cartwright, \ 59 
Yeas, (Mr. Arthur Guest: J . 
Tellers for the{ Mr. Glyn, 1 160 
Noes, (Mr. Adam: f 5 


Motion made, and Question put, That the Chair- 
man do now leave the Chair; 
The Committee divided. 


Mr. Cubitt, 1 
Tellers for the Yeas, Colonel Lindenys J 30. 
Tellers for the Noes, f= yo wit , } 148. 


Motion made, and Question put, That the Chair- 
man do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again ; 
The Committee divided. 


{Sir Perey Burrell, | 
Tellers for the Yess) Captain Archdall : 


f 19, 
- Mr. Glyn, 
Tellers for the Noes, Nips ssa } 144, 


Question again proposed, That those words be 
there added put, and negatived. 

Words, as amended, inserted. 

Other Amendments made. 

Schedule, as amended, agreed to, and added. 

Another Schedule agreed to, and added. 

Preamble agreed to. 


Bill, as amended, to be reported. 








And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 


Friday, 15th July, 1870: 


The Clerk Assistant at the Table informed the mr. Speakétia 
House, that Mr. Speaker was unable to resumesthe Absence. ~~ 


Chair during the present sitting of the House:— 
Whereupon Mr. Dodson, the Chairman of the 
Committee of Ways and Means, took the Chair as 



























The Committee divided. 
\ 
Noes, UMr. Adam: | 210. 
“in force for the election of guardians of the 
The Committee divided. 
Tellers for the Noes, Colonel Lindsay: | 
“ inspection of any ratepayer.” 
o 
omne +e 98. 
\ Mr. William Henry Smith} 
18 


Yeas, Deputy Speaker, pursuant tothe Standing Order ; 
Tellers for the fMr. Glyn, y and Mr. Ayrton reported, That the Committee mene 
Noes, UMr. Adam: | had gone through the Elementary Education Bill. pi) _ 
Motion made, and Question put, That the Chair-| _ Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- pin) 99g, 
man do report Progress, and a leave to sit again ; | mittee, be taken into consideration upon ‘Tuesday 
The Committee divided. next, at Two of the clock; and be printed. 
Tellers for the Yens,{ Neha tg } 90.| The Order of the day being read, for the Com- es 


mittee on the Army Enlistment Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Tellers for the Noes,{ Mr - , \ 178. 
Motion made, and Question put, That the Chair- 
man do now leave the Chair; 


The Committee divided. The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Annuity Tax 


Mr. Vance, 1 mittee on the Annuity Tax Abvlition (Edinburgh Abolition 
Tellers for the Yeas, Me Hodgson : ; 82. | and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill ; a oe 
(Mr. Glyn, \ Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve &amp;c.) Act (1860) 
Tellers for the Noes,/ Mr. Adam: j 171-| itself into the said Committee. en 


Another Amendment proposed to the said pro- 
posed Amendment, after the word “ ballot” to 
add the words “ in any district in which the rate- 
“ payers shall so determine.” 
Question proposed, That those words be there 
added ; 
‘ Whereupon Motion made, and Question put, 
That the * or do report Progress, and ask 
.. leave to sit again; 
Vor. 125. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Gun Licences 
mittee on the Gun Licences Bill; Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Stansfeld reported from the Committee of Ways and 
Ways and Means, several Resolutions ; which Meuas. 


were read, as foliow: 
uuv2 1. That, 









332 


1. That, towards making good the Supply 
granted to Her Majesty, the Commissioners of 
Her Majesty’s Treasury o authorised to raise any 
Sum of Money, not exceeding £.1,300,000, by the 
issue of Exchequer Bonds. 

2. That the principal of all Exchequer Bonds 
which may be so issued shall be paid off at par, at 
any Period not exceeding Five years from the date 
of such Bonds. 

3. That the interest of such Bonds shall be 
payable half-yearly, and shall be charged upon 
and issued out of the Consolidated Fund of the 
United Kingdom, or the growing produce thereof. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 

Ordered, That a Bill be brought in upon the 
said Resolutions: And that Mr. Dodson, Mr. 
Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Mr. Stansfeld 
do prepare, and bring it in. 


Exchequer 
Bonds, 


Dublin City 
Voters Dis- 
franchisement 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Dublin City Voters Disfranchise- 
ment Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Inland Revenue 
Acts Repeal 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Local Govern- 
ment Supple- 
mental (No, 2) 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Local Government Supplemental 
(No. 2) Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Local Govern- 
ment Supple- 
mental (No. 3) 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Local Government Supplemental 
(No. 3) Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Public Schools 
Act (1868) 
Amendment 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Public Schools Act (1868) 
Amendment Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Sheriffs (Scotland) Act (1853) 
Amendment, &amp;c. Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Sheriffs (Scot- 
land) Act 
(1853) Amend- 
ment, &amp;c. Bill. 


Post Office Bill. 
Bill 219. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Post Office Bill; and, after 
some time spent therein, Mr. Deputy Speaker re- 
sumed the Chair; and Mr. Stansfeld reported, 
That the Committee had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


Turnpike Acts 
Continuance, 
&amp;e. Bill, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Turnpike Acts Continuance, &amp;c. 
Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Pedlars’ Certi- 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
ficates Bill. 


cond Reading of the Pedlars’ Certificates Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Inclosure Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


Inclosure Bill. 


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1870. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- Parliamen 
cond Reading of the Parliamentary Elections Bill ; Elections Bi 
Ordered, ‘That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day bein 
cond Reading of the Sewage 
mental Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


read, for the Se- ge 
tilization Supple- Utilization 
Supplementa} 


Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Drainage ana 
mittee on the Drainage and Improvement of Lands bs pe 
(Jreland) Supplemental (No. 2) Bill ; (Ireland) 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve Supplemental 
itself into the said Committee. (No. 2) Bill, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- shannon Navie 
cond Reading of the Shannon Navigation Bill; —_ sation Bill, 
Ordered, ‘That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Pier and Hare 
mittee on the Pier and Harbour Order Confirma- bour Order 
tion (No. 3) Bill; (ie 3) ae 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve &gt; ~ 
itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- Medical Act 
cond Reading of the Medical Act (1858) Amend- (1858) Amend. 
ment Bill ; (Lorde) 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ; 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Lodgers’ Goods 
mittee on the Lodgers’ Goods Protection Bill; Protection Bill 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Sanitary Act (1866) Amendment Bill was, Sanitary Act 
according to Order, read a second time; and com- (1866) Amend 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, fot” 
Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- sequestration 
cond Reading of the Sequestration Bill ; Bill (Lords) 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ecclesiastical 
mittee on the Ecclesiastical Patronage Transfer ete 
j ransfer 
Bill ; ; , [Lords.] 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Burials Bill. 
mittee on the Burials Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


The Juries Bill was, according to Order, read Juries Bill- 
the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


bsconding 


The Absconding Debtors Bill was, according to A 
i Debtors 


Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill — 
for consolidating and amending the Law relating 
|to the Management of Stamp Duties: And that 
Mr. Stansfeld and Mr. Chancellor of the Exche- 
quer do prepare, and bring it in. 


Resolved, That this House are of the Con- Mell Content 


tract recently entered into by the Postmaster oe River Plate.) 
ne 











Canada 
(Guarantee of 
Loan.) 


Stamp Duties 
Management 
Bill. 


Bill 220. 

; Exchequer 
Bonds 
(£. 1,300,000) 
Bill. 

s 

L, 
Horse Racing 
Bill. 

l- 
Dublin Trunk 
Connecting 
Railway Bill. 
Great Western 
Railway Bill, 

5 Halifax and 

i Ovenden 
Junction Rail- 
way Bill. 

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$4 Vicroria. 


neral with the Liverpool, Brazil, and River Plate 
Steam Navigation Company for the Conveyance 
of Mails between this Country, Brazil, and the 
River Plate. 


A Motion being made, That this House will, 
this day, resolve itself into a Committee to con- 
sider of authorising the Commissioners of Her 
Majesty’s Treasury to guarantee the Payment of 
the Principal and Interest of a Loan to be raised 
by the Government of Canada for the Construc- 
tion of Fortifications in that Country ; and to pro- 
vide for the Payment out of the Consolidated Fund 
of such Sum or Sums of Money as shall be re- 
quired from time to time for giving effect to the 
said Guarantee ; 

Mr. Stansfeld, by Her Majesty’s Command, ac- 
quainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the subject-matter of this Motion, 
recommends it to the consideration of the House. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. William Henry Gladstone presented a Bill 
for consolidating and amending the Law relating 
to the Management of Stamp Duties: And the 
same was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time upon Monday next; and to be 
printed. 


Mr. William Henry Gladstone presented a Biil 
for raising a Sum by Exchequer Bonds for the 
Service of the year ending on the Thirty-first 
day of March, One thousand eight hundred and 
seventy-one: And the same was read the first 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Monday next. 


The Order for reading a second time, this day, 
the Horse Racing Bill was read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after Five of the 
clock on Friday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 





Friday, 15th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
rT" HE House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendments made 
by the Lords to the Dublin Trunk Connecting 
Railway Bill; and the same were twice read, and 
agreed to. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 


the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House | P 


hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the Great Western Railway Bill; 
and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the Halifax and Ovenden Junction 
Railway Bill; and the same were twice read, and 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 

VoL. 125, 


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333 


The Corwallis Estate Bill was read the third Cornwallis 


time. (tends) 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
Ratiray’s Estate Bill was read the third time. Rattray’s 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. ttedey 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
The Order of the day being read, for the Second [Leeds wave Bil 


Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Leeds Tram- 

Reading of the Leeds ‘Tramways Bill; aaa 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 

upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester and 


Reading of the Manchester and Salfurd and Dis- Slford and 
“a : istrict Tram- 
trict Tramways (No. 1) Bill; ways (No. 1) 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time Bill. 
upon Friday next. 


Manchester and 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 


Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- pistict Trame 

trict Tramways (No. 2) Bill; ways (No. 2) 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time Bill. 

upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 
Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways Bill; —- 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Friday next. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Fetiiens, 
Vide Twenty 
ninth Report. 
Ordered, That the Return relative to the Houses Houses of 
of Parliament (New Refreshmert Rooms), which mee . 
was presented upon the 13th day of this instant jent Rooms) 


R 
July, be printed. No. ri 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Education gaucation 
(Ireland), which was presented upon the 14th day (Ireland.) 
of this instant July, be printed. No, 352, 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Wines and 
dated the 23rd day of June last, for a Return re- (lrelan 2) 
lative to Wines and Spirits (Jreland). 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the derring 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of Re- Fishery 
ort by the Commissioners for the Herring Fishery (ees) 
(Scotland) of their proceedings in the year ended 
31st December 1869, being the Fishing of 1869. 

— That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, pursuant to the Railways 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of Abandonment, 
Warrant of the Board of Trade authorising the 
Abandonment of the Avon Valley Railway, in pur- 
suance of the “ Abandonment of Railways Act, 

1850,” and Report thereon. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 

Table. 


The following Paper, pursuant to the directions Frienaly 
of an Act of Parliament, was laid upon the Table Societies, 
by the Clerk of the House,—Report of the Regis- 
trar of Friendly Societies in England, for the 
year ending 3lst December 1869. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 
U3 And 





“ 


334 


And a Motion bein 
being proposed, That 
the Clair, 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ an humble Address be presented to Her 
** Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased to 
“ give directions, that there be laid before this 
** House, Copy of all Papers relative to the con- 
* templated Transfer of the Colony of Gambia to 
“ France,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:— The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


made, and the Question 
r. Speaker do now leave 


(In the Committee. ) 


1. Question again proposed, That a Sum, not 
exceeding £.75,114, be granted to Her Majesty, 
to complete the Sum necessary to defray the 
Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 3lst day of March 
1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of the Office 
of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade and 
Subordinate Departments : 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question, ‘That 
a Sum, not exceeding £.73,834, be granted to 
Her Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to 
defray the Charge which will come in course of 
payment during the year ending on the 31st day 
of March 1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of 
the Office of the Committee of Privy Council for 
Trade and Subordinate Departments,—put, and 
negatived. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 


2. £.2,211, to complete the Sum for the Office 
of the Lord Privy Seal. 

3. £.13,792, to complete the Sum for the 
Charity Commission for Eng/and and Wales. 

4, £.9,612, to complete the Sum for the Civil 
Service Commission. 

5. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £.15,008, be granted to 
Her Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to 
defray the Charge which will come in course of 
payment during the year ending on the 31st day 
of March 1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of 
the Office of the Copyhold, Inclosure, and ‘Tithe 
Commission : 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
posed, That a Sum, not exceeding £.11,008, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Office of the Copyhold, Inclosure, 
and Tithe Commission :—Motion, by leave, with- 
drawn. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 


6. £.8,250, to complete the Sum for the Im- 
prest Expenses under the Inclosure and Drainage 
Acts. 

7. £. 28,349, to complete the Sum for the 
Comptroller and Av ditor General. 

8. £. 32,720, to complete the Sum for the Re- 
gistrar General of Births, &amp;c. 

9. £. 10,390, to complete the Sum for the Com- 
missioners in Lunacy in Engiand. 

10. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £.30,550, be granted to 
Her Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to 
defray the Charge which will come in course of 
payment during the year ending on the 3lst day 
of March 1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of 
the Mint, including Expenses of the Coinage. 


15th July. 





1870, 


Whereupon Motion made, and Question, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £. 26,850, be granted to 
Her Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to 
defray the Charge which will come in course of 
payment during the year ending on the 3lst day 
of March 1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of 
the Mint, including Expenses of the Coinage—— 
put, and snanilant 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 

11. £. 12,262, to complete the Sum for the 
National Debt Office. 

12. £. 26,265, to complete the Sum for Ex- 
penses connected with the Patent Law Amend- 
ment Act. 

13. £. 16,432, to complete the Sum for the De- 
partment of Her Majesty’s Paymaster General in 
London and Dublin. 

14. £.170,109, to complete the Sum for Ex- 
een connected with the Administration of the 

aws relating to the Poor. 

15. £.17,487, to complete the Sum for the 
Public Record Office. 

16. £. 3,563, to complete the Sum for the Pub- 
lic Works Loan Commissioners, and the West 
India \slands Relief Commissioners. 

Resolutions to be reported. 


Motion made, and Question proposed, That a 
Sum, not exceeding £. 1,794, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 3lst day of March 
1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of the Offices 
of the Registrars of Friendly Societies in E’'ngland, 
Scotland and Ireland. 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had come to several 
Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Local Local Taxation, 
Taxation have Power to report their Opinion No, 353. 
thereupon to the House, together with the Minutes 
of the Evidence taken before them. 

Mr. Goschen reported from the said Committee ; 

That they had considered the matters to them 
referred, and come to several Resolutions, which 
they had directed him to report to the House, to- 
gether with the Minutes of Evidence taken before 
them; and an Appendix. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Horse Licences 
a Return of the Number of Horse Licences issued (Scotland) 
by the Excise in each County and Burgh in Scot- 
land, from the 1st day of January to the 30th day 
of June 1870. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Irish Academy 
a Copy of any further Correspondence since the of Music, 
20th day of May last with reference to grant of 
Money to the Jrish Academy of Music (in con- 
tinuation of Return presented upon the 20th day of 
June last). 


- Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- on 

sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 

their Clerks, as followeth : 
The Lords have agreed to the Salmon Acts Smtr it 


Amendment Bill, without any Amendment. - Bill. 
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Salmon Acts 





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Magistrates in The Lords have agreed to the Magistrates in 
Populous Populous Places ( Scotland) Bill, wah as Amend- 
Paces (Seot- = yent; to which the Lords desire the concurrence 
* of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Dividends and 
Stock Bill, with an Amendment; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

and The Lords have agreed to the Siigo and Cashel 
Cashel Dis. Disfranchisement Bill, with an Amendment; to 
frenchisemen hich the Lords desire the concurrence of this 


vs House. 
Cattle Disesse The Lords have agreed to the Cattle Disease 
(Ireland) Bill. ( Jreiand) Bill, with Amendments; to which the 
ords desire the concurrence of this House. 

cor- The Lords have agreed to the Oldham Corpora- 
poration Water, tion Water, &amp;c. Bill, with Amendments; to which 
* the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 
Alderney Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Harbour. a Copy of Report by Mr. Hawkshaw, C.E., and 


No. 354. Lieutenant-Colonel Clarke, c.B., R.E., Director of | 


|J 


Works of the Navy, of their recent inspection of 
the Works at Alderney Harbour. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre accordingly presented the 
said Paper. 


15th—18th July. 





335 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Friendly Friendly 
Societies, which was presented upon the 15th day Societies. 
of this instant July, be printed. No. 356. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Charitable 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Twenty-fifth Annual Donations and 
Report of the Commissioners of Charitable Dona- (Indien) 
tions and Bequests in Jreland. 

Mr. “eee Aone A also presented,— Return to Broadmoor 
an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 24th day of junatic 
June last, for a Return relative to Broadmoor 
Lunatic Asylum. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant to Friendly 
the directions of several Acts of Parliament,—Re- Societies 
port of the Registrar of Friendly Societies in Scot- Setland-) 
land, of what has come under his cognizance relative 
to Friendly and Co-operative Societies during the 
year 1869. 

Accounts of Receipts and Expenditure under Dogs Regula- 
the Dogs Regulation (/re/and) Act, 1865, for the tion (Ireland) 
ear 1869. Act (1865.) 
Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 

Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Irish Academy 


Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the dated the 15th day of this instant July, for a of Music. 


Table ; and be printed. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 


being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 


And Notice being taken, that Forty Members 
were not present :—--The House was told by Mr. 
Speaker ; and Forty Members not being present, 
and it being then after Four of the clock:—The 
House was adjourned by Mr. Speaker, without a 
Question first put, till Monday next. 


Supply. 








Monday, 18th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


Eenevih HE House proceeded to take into considera- 


Docks Bill. 


tion the Amendments made by the Lords to | 


the Exmouth Docks Bill; and the same were twice 
read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 


hath agreed to the Amendments made by their | 


Lordships. 


Committee. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


South Eas’ 


Raley Ba The Order of the day being read, for resuming 


_ the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 4th day of this instant July, was pro- 
ar to be made on consideration of the South 

astern Railway Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee ; and which Amendment was to leave out 
Clause 44 ; 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
Clause 44 stand part of the Bill:—The House 
resumed the said adjourned Debate. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Thursday next. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


a 
ge 


Abandonment. A 
No, 31. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Railways 


bandonment, which was presented upon the 15th 
day of this instant July, be printed. 
OL. 125, 


Return relative to the Irish Academy of Music. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the di- Public Income 
rections of several Acts of Parliament,—An Ac- #24 Expendi- 
count of the Gross Public Income and Expenditure 
in the year ended the 30th day of June 1870; to- 
gether with the Balances in the Exchequer at the 
commencement and at the termination of the year ; 
and the Amount of Funded and Unfunded Debt 
created or redeemed in the said year. 

Copy of Treasury Minute, dated the 13th July Superannu- 
1870, granting a Special Compassionate Allowance *°"* 
to James Anderson, Wheeler Lad, Royal Carriage 
Department, War Department. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 





Ordered, That the Select Committee on Poor Poor Law 


| Save (Scotland) have Power to report their Ob- (Scotland,) 


The House proceeded to take into consideration | ( 
the Harborne Railway Bill, as amended in the | dated the 14th day of June last, for a Return Experiments.) 





servations thereupon to the House, together with No. 357, 
the Minutes of the Evidence taken before them. 
Mr. Craufurd reported from the said Committee; 
That they had considered the matters to them re-: 
ferred, and directed him to make a Report thereof 
to the House, together with the Minutes of the 
| Evidence taken before them, and an Appendix. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
' and be printed. 


Mr. Bazter presented,—Return to an Order, Navy (Coal 
relative to the Navy (Coal Experiments). No. 356. 
Ordered, Vhat the said Return do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Parishes — 
a Return of the Namesof all Parishes or parts of Pa- (Metropolitan 
° ° ° dil : oard of 
rishes contained in the District of the Metropolitan Works.) 
Board of Works, not forming part of any Parlia- 
mentary Borough, stating the Acreages and esti- 
mated Population and Assessment of these Parishes 


and parts of Parishes respectively. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Contagious 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased “*°**** 4*™ 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of Report of the Chief Commis- 
sioner of Police to the Board of Admiralty on the 
operation of the Contagious Diseases Acts in the 
Plymouth and Devonport District. 

Ordered, ‘That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 





Council. 
uu4 Mr. 





Message from 
the Lords. 


Leverington 
Rectory Bill, 


Worcester 
Railways Bill, 


Irish Land 
Bill. 


Supply. 


336 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Consolidated 
Fund (9,000,000 7.) Bill, without any Amendment. 


The Lords have agreed to the Leverington Rec- 
tory Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords 
desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Worcester Rail- 
ways Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords 
desire tke concurrence of this House. 

The Lords agree to certain of the Amendments 
made by this House to the Amendments made by 
their Lordships to the Jrish Land Bill, without 
Amendment, and to other Amendments, with 
Amendments, to which they desire the concurrence 
of this House ; and do not insist on certain of their 
Amendments to which this House disagree; and 
insist on certain other of the said Amendments, 
and disagree to certain of the Amendments made 
by this House to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships, for which they assign their Reasons. 


Mr. Pollard-Urquhart reported from the Com- 
mittee of Public Accounts; That they had made 
further Progress in the matters to them referred, 
and directed him to make a Report thereof to the 
House, together with the Minutes of the Evidence 
taken before them. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Resolved, That this House will immediately 
resolve itself into the Committee of Supply. 

The House accordingly resolved itself into the 
Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


1. £. 412,400, for Volunteer Corps. 

2. £.68,000, for Army Reserve Force (including 
Enrolled Pensioners). 

3. £.374,900, for the Control Establishment, 
Wages, &amp;e. 

4. £. 1,428,300, for the Expense of Provisions, 
a Fuel and Light, Movement of Troops, 
Ze 


5. £. 551,300, for the Clothing Establishments, 
Services, and Supplies. 

6. £. 820,400, for the Supply, Manufacture, and 
Repair of Warlike and other Stores for Land and 
Sea Service, including Establishments of Manu- 
facturing Departments. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That a 
Sum, not exceeding £. 700,400, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to defray the Expenses of the Superin- 
tending Establishment of, and Charges for, Works, 
Buildings, and Repairs, at Home and Abroad, 
which will come in course of payment from the Ist 
day of April 1870 to the 31st day of March 1871, 
inclusive ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question, That 
the Item of £. 5,000, for Knightsbridge Barracks, 
Alterations and Repairs, be omitted from the pro- 
posed Vote put, and agreed to. 

7. Original Question, as amended, put, 
agreed to. 

8. £.139,300, for Military Education. 

9. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £. 50,600, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to defray the Expense of Sundry Miscel- 
laneous Services, which will come in course of 
payment from the Ist day of April 1870 to the 
3lstday of March 1871, inclusive. 

hyenas 9 Motion made, and Question, That 
the Item of £. 600, for Salary and Travelling Ex- 
penses of the Inspector under the Contagious Dis- 
eases Act be omitted from the proposed Vote 
put, and negatived. 


Original Question, put, and agreed to. 


and 


18th July. 





1870. 


10. £.27,300, for Rewards for Distinguished 
Services, &amp;c. 

11. £.73,000, for the Pay of General Officers 
of Her Majesty’s Forces. 

12. £.598,000, for Full Pay of Reduced and 
Retired Officers, and Half Pay. 

13. £. 155,300, for Widows’ Pensions, &amp;c, 

14. £.20,800, for Pensions for Wounds, 

15. £. 36,000, for Chelsea and Kilmainham 
Hospitals. 

16. £ 1,220,100, for Out-Pensions. 

17. £.148,300, for Superannuation Allowances. 

18. £. 18,000, for the Resueas of Non-Effective 
Services of the Militia, Yeomanry Cavalry, and 
Volunteer Corps. 

Resolutions to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Urdered, That the Report be received To-morrow. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, again resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Army Enlist. 


into a Committee on the Army Enlistment Bill. 
(In the Committee. ) 


Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Preamble be postponed. 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question, That 
the Chairman do now leave the Chair—— put, and 
negatived. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 

CuiauseE, N° 1, agreed to. 


Cause, N° 2 (Twelve years the limit of enlist- 
ment). 

Amendment proposed, at the end of the Clause 
to add the words “ Provided always, That no per- 
“son shall be enlisted as a soldier until he has 
* attained the age of twenty.” 

Question, That those words be there added—— 
put, and negatived. 

Clause agreed to. 

CriauseE, N° 3 (Terms of enlistment). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 19, to leave out 
from the word “ service” to the end of the Clause. 

Question, That the words proposed to be left out 
stand part of the Clause——put, and agreed to. 

Clause agreed to. 

Crause, N° 4 (Change of service). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 24, to leave out 
the word “ three,” in order to insert the word 
“ five.” 

Question put, That the word “ three” stand part 
of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the (Mr. Glyn, 1 

Yeas, \ Mr. Adam: js 

Tellers for the { Colonel Barttelot, 1 

Noes, (Colonel Charles Lindsay :J 

The Tellers being come to the Table, Colonel 
Barttelot, one of the Tellers for the Noes, stated 
that Mr. Matthews, the Member for Dungarvan, 
had not voted. 

Whereupon the Chairman directed the honour- 
able Member for Dungarvan to come to the Table, 
and asked him if he had heard the Question put; 
and the honourable Member having stated that he 
had heard the Question put, and eclared himself 
with the Noes, the Chairman desired his vote to be 
added to the Noes. 

The Tellers accordingly declared the Numbers, 
Ayes 122, Noes 56. 


Another Amendment proposed, in p. 1, 1. 25, to 
leave 








34 Vicroria. 18th 


leave out the words “ Army service,” in order to 
insert the words “ the Infantry, or seven years in 
“the Cavalry, Artillery, and Engineers.” 
Question pat. That the words “ Army service” 
stand part of the Clause ; 
The Committee divided. 
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Tellers for the Yeas,{ Mtr ya , 


Tellers for the Noes, Colonel Barttelot, 


Major Dickson: 
Clause agreed to. 


Crauses, N° 5 and N°6, agreed to. 

CuiauseE, N° 7, amended, and agreed to. 

Cause, N° 8, agreed to. 

CuauseE, N° 9 (Re-engagement of soldiers). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 3, after the 
word * soldier,” to insert the words “ not under 
“ the rank of full corporal.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Clause agreed to. 

CrauseEs, N° 10 to N° 12, agreed to. 

CrauseE, N° 13 (If soldiers desire to remain in 
colony, &amp;c. the Governor may permit them to do so). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 4, 1. 5, to leave out 
from the word “ thereafter,” to the word “to” in | 
1. 7. | 
Question, That the words proposed to be left | 
out stand part of the Clause put, and agreed to. 

Clause agreed to. 

Criauses, N° 14 to N° 23, with Amendments to 
one of them, agreed to. 

Preamble agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 











Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration To-morrow. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Gun Licences Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


CxiauseE, N° 7 (Penalty for using or carrying a 
gun without licence). 

Amendment again proposed, in p. 2, ]. 29, after 
the word “duty,” to insert the words “or when 
“ engaged in target practice.” 

Question again proposed, That those words be 
there inserted ; 

Question put, and agreed to. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Crausss, N* 8 to N° 14, agreed to. 

Schedule agreed to. 

Preamble agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 


Gun Licences 
Bill, 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Thursday 
next, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Census Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Census Bill, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Post Office Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Savings Banks Bill ; 
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337 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


July. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Parliamentary 
Reading of the Parliamentary Elections Bill ; Elections Bill, 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Mines Regula- 
mittee on the Mines Regulation and Inspection tion and In- 
Bill ; — 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Stamp Duties 

mittee on the Stamp Duties Bill; Bill, 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 

next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second High Court of 
Reading of the High Court of Justice Bill ; Justice Bill 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time |ord] 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Appellate 
Reading of the Appellate Jurisdiction Bill ; Jurisdiction 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time Bi! (Zords.] 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- pitotage Bill. 
mittee on the Pilotage Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Public Schools Act (1868) Amendment Public Schools 
Bill was, according to Order, read a second time; Act (1868) 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, en 
for Thursday next. ! 


The National Debt Bill was, according to Order, National Debt | 
read a second time; and committed to a Committee Bill. 
of the whole House, for Thursday next. 


The Forgery Bill was, according to Order, read Forgery Bill, 
a second time; and committed to a Committee of 
the whole House, for Thursday next. 


The Statute Law Revision Bill was, according gtatute Law 
to Order, read a second time; and committed to Revision Bill. 
a Committee of the whole House, for Thursday 
next, 


The Sewage Utilization Supplemental Bill was, Sewage Utiliza- 
according to Order, read a second time ; and com- tion Supple- 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for ™™! Bill 
To-morrow. 


The Shannon Navigation Bill was, according to Shannon Navi- 
Order, read a second time; and committed to gation Bill. 
a Committee of the whole House, for Thursday 
next. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of Supply, 
Supply, several Resolutions; which were read, 
as follow: . 

1. That a Sum, not exceeding £.75,114, be Trade 
granted to Her Majesty, to ont lete the Sum iad 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Office of the Committee of Privy 
Council for Trade and Subordinate Departments. 

2. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 2,211, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Office of the Lord Privy Seal. 

3. That a Sum, not exceeding £.13,792, be Charity Come 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum mission, 


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338 


necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of ent during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Charity Commission for England 
and Wales. 

4. That a Sum, not exceeding £.9,612, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Civil Service Commission. 

5. That a Sum, not exceeding £.15,008, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Office of the Copyhold, Inclosure, 
and Tithe Commission. 

Setenuss ond 6. That a Sum, not exceeding £.8,250, be 
-Drainage Acts granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
— necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
' in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Imprest Ex- 
penses under the Inclosure and Drainage Acts. 

7. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 28,349, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and | 
Expenses in the Department of the Comptroller 
and Auditor General. 


Civil Service 
Commission. 


Copyhold, In- 
closure, and 
Tithe Commis- 
sion. 


Comptroller 
and Auditor 
General, 


18th July. 





8. That a Sum, not exceeding £.32,720, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come | 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses in the Department of the Registrar 
General of Births, &amp;c. 

9. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 10,390, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on | 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and | 
Expenses of the Office of the Commissioners in 
Lunacy in England. 

10. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 30,550, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Mint, including Expenses of the 
Coinage. 

11. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 12,262, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the National Debt Office. 

12. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 26.265, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charges which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, connected with the 
Patent Law Amendment Act. 

13. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 16,432, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Department of Her Majesty’s 
Paymaster General in London and Dublin. 

14, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 170,109, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of, March 1871, for Expenses con- 
nected with the Administration of the Laws re- 
lating to the Poor. 

15. That a Sum, not exceeding £, 17,487, be 


Registrar 
General of 
Births, &amp;c. 


Commissioners 
in Lunacy. 


National Debt 
Office. 


Patent Law 
Amendment 
Act. 


Poor Laws 


Administration. 


Public Record 
Office, 





granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 


1870. 


necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Public Record Office. 


16. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 3,563, be Public Works 


granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum Loan 
West India 
Islands Relief 


necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending onc 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Establishments under the Public 
Works Loan Commissioners, and the West India 
Islands Relief Commissioners. 

The first Resolution, being read a second time, 
was amended, by leaving out “ £. 75,114,” and 
inserting “‘ £. 66,614,” instead thereof :--And the 
said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, as 
followeth :— 


and 


ommissioners, 


1, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 66,614, be Board of 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 7 


necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Office of the Committee of Privy 
Council for Trade and Subordinate Departments. 

The second Resolution, being read a second 
time, was amended, by leaving out “ £. 2,211,” 
and inserting ‘ £. 1,961,” instead thereof :—And 
the said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, as 
followeth :— 


2. That a Sum, not exceeding £.1,961, be Lord Privy 


granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Office of the Lord Privy Seal. 

The third Resolution, being read a second time, 
was amended, by leaving out “ £. 13,792,” and 
inserting “ £. 12,292,” instead thereof :—And the 
said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, a 
followeth ;— 


3. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 12,292, be Charity Com 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ™*™ 


necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Charity Commission for England 
and Wales. 

The fourth Resolution, being read a second time, 
was amended, by leaving out “ £. 9,612,” and in- 
serting “ £.8,612,” instead thereof:—And the 
said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, as 
followeth :— 


4. That a Sum, not exceeding £.8,612, be Civil Service 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum Commission. 


necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Civil Service Commission. 

The fifth Resolution, being read a second time, 
was amended, by leaving out “ £. 15,008,” and in- 
serting “ £. 13,258,” instead thereof :— And the 
said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, as fol- 
loweth :— 

5. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 13,258, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 


Copyhold, In- 
closure, an 
Tithe Commis 


necessary to defray the Charge which will come sion. 


in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 


Expenses of the Office of the Copyhold, Inclosure, — 


and Tithe Commission. ; 

The sixth Resolution, being read a second time, 
was amended, by leaving out “ £.8,250,” and in- 
serting “ £.7,500,” instead thereof :—And the 
said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, as 
followeth : — 


6. That a Sum, not exceeding £.7,500, be ary 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum (jmprest Ex- 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come penses.) 


in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Imprest 
Expenses 








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34 VicrToria. 18th 


Expenses under the Inclosure and Drainage 
Acts. 

The seventh Resolution, being read a second | 
time, was amended, by leaving out “ £. 28,349,” 
and inserting “ £, 25,349,” instead thereof :—And 
the said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, as | 
followeth : — 

7. That a Sum, not. exceeding £. 25,349, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses in the Department of the Comptroller 
and Auditor General. 





The eighth Resolution, being read a second time, 
was amended, by leaving out “ £. 32,720,” and in- 
serting “ £. 28,720,” instead thereof:—And the 
said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, as | 
followeth :— 

8. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 28,720, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, of the Salaries and 
Expenses in the Department of the Registrar 
General of Births, &amp;c. 

The ninth Resolution, being read asecond time, 
was amended, by leaving out “ £. 10,390,” and 
inserting “ £. 8,640,” instead thereof :—And the 
said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, as 
followeth :— 

9. That a Sum, not exceeding £.8,640, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Office of the Commissioners in 
Lunacy in England. 

The tenth Resolution, being read a second time, 
was amended, by leaving out “ £. 30,550,” and 
inserting “ £, 27,050,” instead thereof :—And the 
said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, as 
followeth :— 

10. That a Sum, not exceeding £.27,050, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Mint, including Expenses of the 
Coinage. 

The eleventh Resolution, being read a second | 
time, was amended, by leaving out “ £. 12,262,” 
and inserting “ £. 10,762,” instead thereof :—And 
the said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, 
as followeth :— 

11. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 10,762, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the National Debt Office. 

he twelfth Resolution, being read a second 
time, was amended, by leaving out “ £. 26,265,” 
and inserting “‘ £. 23,265,” instead thereof :—And 
the said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, 
as followeth :— 

12. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 23,265, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charges which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, connected with the 
Patent Law Amendment Act. 

_ The thirteenth Resolution, being read a second 
time, was amended, by leaving out “ £. 16,432,” 
and inserting “ £. 14,682,” instead thereof :—And 
the said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, 
as followeth :— , 

13. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 14,682, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 





necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
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July. 339. 


in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st, day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Department of Her Majesty’s 
ar ag General in London and Dublin. 

he fourteenth Resolution, being read a second 
time, was amended, by leaving out “ £.170,109,” 
and inserting £.153,109, instead thereof :—And 
the said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, 
as followeth :— 


14. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 153,109, be P 


granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during tbe year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for Expenses con- 
nected with the Administration of the Laws re- 
lating to the Poor. 

The fifteenth Resolution, being read a second 
time, was amended, by leaving out “ £. 17,487,” 
and inserting “ £. 15,737,” instead thereof :—And 
the said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, 
as followeth :— 


‘oor Laws 
Administration. 


15. That a Sum, not exceeding £.15,737, be Public Record 


granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ® 


necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Public Record Office. 

The sixteenth Resolution, being read a second 
time, was amended, by leaving out “ £. 3,563,” 
and inserting “ £. 3,063, instead thereof :—And 
the said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, 
as followeth :— 


ce. 


16. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 3,063, be Public Works 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 10a and West 


India Islands 


necessary to defray the Charge which will come Relief Commis- 
in course of payment during the year ending on sioners. 


the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Establishments under the Public 
Works Loan and West India Islands Relief Com- 


missioners. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Processions 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, (I*elam4) Bill. 


upon the 7th day of this instant July, was proposed 

to be made to the Question, That the Processions 

(Ireland) Bill be now read a second time ; 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Vestries (Isle 
into a Committee on the Vestries (Isle of Man) * Man) Bill 


Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, 
without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
To-morrow. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Snerifts 
into a Committee on the Sheriffs (Scotland) Act \Scotland) Act 


(1853) Amendment, &amp;c. Bill. 
(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 

CiauseE, N° 1, disagreed to. 

Crauses, N° 2 to N° 4, agreed to. 

Cause, N° 5 (County of Linlithgow to be united 
with the county of Mid-Lothian, and the counties 
of Clackmannan and Kinross to be united with the 
county of Fife). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 1, to leave out 
the words “* whenever a vacancy shall occur in the 
“ office of sheriff of,” in order to insert the words 
* the counties of.” 

Question, That the words proposed to be left out 
stand part of the Clause — put, and agreed to. 

Amendment made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


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ment, &amp;c. Bill. 


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CravusE, N° 6, agreed to. 

Cuiavuse, N° 7, amended, and agreed to. 

Cuiauses, N° 8 to N° 10, agreed to. 

Crause, N° 11 (Courts to be held, and duties 
to be discharged by sheriffs). 

Amendment proposed in p. 4,1. 29, to leave out 
from the word “authority” to the end of the 
Clause. 

Question, That the words proposed to be left out 
stand part of the Clause—— put, and agreed to. 

Clause agreed to. 

CxrauseE, N° 12 (Courts to be held and duties to 
be discharged by sheriff’s substitute). 

Question put, That the Clause stand part of the 
Bill; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the Yeas,{ = y od : 


Tellers for the Noes, yr fet Daf; 


Three Clauses added. 

Schedule disagreed to. 
Preamble agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 


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And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 19th July, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Thursday 
next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Stamp Duties Management Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Exchequer Bonds (£. 1,300,000) Bill was, 
according to Order, read a second time; and 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Annuity Tax Abolition 
(Edinburgh and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amend- 
) ment Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 


Ciavuses, N° 1 to N° 32, with Amendments to 
three of them, agreed to. 

A Clause (Non-enforcement of payment of ar- 
rears of Annuity Tax assessments) brought up, 
and read the first time. 

Question put, That the Clause be read a second 
time ; 

The Committee divided. 

&gt;... {Mr. M‘Laren, 

Tellers for the Yeas, \Mr. Crum-Ewing : } 

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: Mr. Glyn, 
Tellers for the Noes, a6. Akon e 


Schedule agreed to. 
Preamble agreed to. — 


Bill, as amended, to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Ded- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
n into a Committee on the Dublin City Voters Dis- 
franchisement Bill; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and 





18th—19th July. 


"| Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 





1870. 


Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had | 

gone through the Bill, and directed him to report | 

the same, without Amendment. , 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 

upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Inland Revenng 
mittee on the Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill; Acts Repeal 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday Bill, 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Turnpike Acts 
mittee on the Turnpike Acts Continuance, &amp;¢, Continuance, 
Biil : &amp;c. Bill, 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Inclosure Bill, 
Reading of the Inclosure Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means; Means, 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Local Goven- 
into a Committee on the Local Government Sup- ™ent Supple. 
plemental (No. 2) Bill; and, after some time spent — vag 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and ~ 
Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill, and directed him to report 
the same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Wednesday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Local Govern 
into a Committee on the Local Government Sup- et es) 
plemental (No. 3) Bill; and after some time spent pi, * 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 

Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill, and amended the Title, as 
followeth : 

A Bill to confirm certain Provisional Orders 
under “ The Local Government Act, 1858,” relat- 
ing tothe Districts of Burton-upon- Trent, Chiswick, 

Derby, Harrogate (two), Kidderminster (two), 
Kingston-upon-Hull, Northam, and Trowbridge. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the i 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Wednes- 
day next. 


ome, « 3 Oe Od 


The Pedlars’ Certificates Bill was, according to Pedlars’ Cerli- 
Order, read a second time; and committed to a fates Bil, 
Committee of the whole House, for Thursday 
next, 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Drainage and 
into a Committee on the Drainage and Improve- 7 Oe 
ment of Lands (Jreland) Supplemental (No. 2) (Ireland) Supe 
I. plemen' 
Speaker resumed the Chair and Mr. Dodson (No?) Bill, 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, with- 
out Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Pier st ase 
into a Committee on the Pier and Harbour Order ¢onérmation 
Confirmation (No. 3) Bill; and, after some time (No. 3) Bill 
spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; 
and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee 
had gone through the Bill, and directed him to 
report the same, without Amendment. =—=s— 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 

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The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
Guarantee of into a Committee on Canada (Guarantee of Loan). 
(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the 
Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury to 
guarantee the payment of the principal and in- 


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Navy and Army Services in the year ended the 

31st day of March 1869, and the temporary Sanc- 

tion obtained from the Treasury by the Navy and 

Army Departments to Expenditure not provided 

for in the Grants for that year. 

Ordered, That the Statement of Savings and Papers referred, 
Deficiencies upon the Grants for Navy Services 


terest of a Loan of £. 1,100,000 sterling, such in- | for 1868-9, which was presented on the 26th day 


terest not to exceed Four per centum per annum, to 
be raised by the Government of Canadu for the 
construction of Fortifications in that Country ; 
and to provide for the payment out of the Con- 
solidated Fund of such sum or sums of money as 
shall be required from time to time for giving 
effect to the said Guarantee. 


Resolution to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 





Churchwardens The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 

Liability Bill mittee on the Churchwardens Liability Bill; 

[Lords.] Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day the 27th day of this instant July, resolve itself 
into the said Committee. 


Sanitary Act The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
(1866) Amend- mittee on the Sanitary Act (1866) Amendment 
nl, Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Sequestration The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Bill {Zords.) Reading of the Sequestration Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


Ecclesiastical The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
——. into a Committee on the Ecclesiastical Patronage 
[Lords.] Transfer Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through the 
Bill, and directed him to report the same, without 
Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 
Suburban The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 


Commons Bill. mittee on the Suburban Commons Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Burials Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Burials Bill. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Act of the first and second years 
of the reign of his late Majesty King William the 
Fourth, chapter thirty-three, in part, and to afford 
Facilities for obtaining Loans for the erection, en- 
largement, and improvement of Glebe Houses, 
and for the acquirement of Lands for Glebes in 


Glebe Loans 
(Ireland, 


of April last; and the Statement of Savings and 
Deficiencies upon the Grants for Army Services 
for 1868-9, which was presented upon the 14th 
day of February last, be referred to the Committee. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, National Debt. 
a Copy of Correspondence between the Bank of No, 359. 
Englind and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, 

relating to the preparation of a Bill to consolidate 

the whole of the Statute Law regulating the con- 

stitution and management of the permanent por- 

tion of the Funded National Debt. 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 

Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 

Table; and be printed. 


Mr. Chichester Fortescue presented a Bill to Glebe Loans 
amend the Act of the first and second years of (Ireland) Bill. 
the reign of his late Majesty King William the Bill 222, 
Fourth, chapter thirty-three, in part, and to afford 

Facilities for obtaining Loans for the erection, 
enlargement, and improvement of Glebe Houses, 

and for the acquirement of Lands for Glebes in 

Ireland: And the same was read the first time; 

and ordered to be read a second time upon Thurs- 

day next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Chichester Fortescue presented a Bill to Matrimonial 
provide for the administration of the Law relating oa one 
to Matrimonial Causes and Matters, and to amend (Ireland) Bill. 
the Law relating to Marriages in Jreland: And  p: 

S ? Bill 223, 
the same was read the first time; and ordered to 
be read a second time upon Thursday next; and 


to be printed. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Regis- Registration of 
tration of Voters in Counties (England and Wales) Voters in 
have Power to report their Observations thereupon — 3 
to the House, together with the Minutes of the Wales.) ry 
Evidence taken before them. No. 360. 

Mr. Knachbull-Hugessen reported from the said 
Committee ; That they had considered the matters 
to them referred, and directed him to make a 
Report thereof to the House, together with the 
Miuutes of the Evidence taken before them, and 
an Appendix. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


The Ecclesiastical Dilapidations (No. 2) Bill Ecclesiastical 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read a iNe’s) Ba 
second time this day ; and to be printed. [ Lords, ] 


Bill 224, 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Irish Land Bill. 
Lords to the Amendments made by this House to Bill 221, 
the Amendments made by their Lordships to the 
Trish Land Bill, together with the Reasons assigned 











Ireland: And that Mr. Chichester Fortescue, Mr. 
Stansfeld, and Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland 
do prepare, and bring it in. 

sry Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 

Marriage Law 0 provide for the administration of the Law re- 

(Ireland. lating to Matrimonial Causes and Matters, and to 
amend the Law relating to Marriages in Ireland: 
And that Mr. Chichester Fortescue and Mr. Soli- 
citor General for Jreland do prepare, and bring it in. 


Navy and 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 


by the Lords for insisting on certain of their 
Amendments; and for disagreeing to certain of 
the Amendments made by this House to the Amend- 
ments made by the Lords to the Bill, be taken 
into consideration upon Thursday next; and be 
printed. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Cattle Disease 
Lords to the Cattle Disease (Ireland) Bill be (Ireland) Bill. 
taken into consideration this day. 


d ‘the Sligo and 
Ordered, That the Amendment made by the pe 


heer next, resolve itself into a Committee to consider | Lords to the Sligo and Cashel Disfranchisement sanchisement 


1868-9,] 
VoL. 125, 





the Savings and Deficiencies upon the Grants for | Bill be taken into consideration this day. Bill. 


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Ordered, That the Amendment made by the 
Lords to the Magistrates in Populous Places 
( Scotland) Bill be taken into consideration this 
day. 


Ordered That the Amendment made by the 
Lords to the Dividends and Stock Bill be taken 
into consideration this day. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after Two of the clock on 
Tuesday morning, adjourned till this day. 


Magistrates in 
Populous 
Places (Scot- 
land) Bill. 


Dividends and 
Stock Bill. 








Tuesday, 19th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


M R. Dodson reported the Newport Railway 
Bill, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Newport Rail- 
way Bill 
[Lords.] 


London, 
Brighton, and 
South Coast 
Railway Bill 
[Lords.] 


Mr. Dodson reported the London, Brighton, and 
South Coast Railway Bill, with an Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Oldham Cor- 

poration Water, the Amendments made hy the Lords to the Oldham 

— Corporation Water, &amp;c. Bill; and the same were 
twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Several Public Petitions were "aaa and 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


Public 
Petitions. 


Vide Twenty- 
ninth Report. 
Wines and 
Spirits (Ire- 
land.) 

No. 361. 
Friendly 
Societies 
(Scotland.) 

No. 362. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Wines 
and Spirits (Ireland), which was presented upon 
the 15th day of this instant July, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Friendly 
Societies (Scotland), which was presented upon 
the 18th day of this instant July, be printed. 


Dogs Regula. _ Ordered, That the Account relative to the Dogs 

tion (Ireland) Regulation (Jreland) Act (1865), which was pre- 

Act (1865.) sented upon the 18th day of this instant July, be 
No. 363. printed. 


PublicIncome Ordered, That the Account relative to Public 
and Expendi- Income and Expenditure, which was presented 
tie 364, UPOm the 18th day of this instant July, be printed. 


Schools (Public 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
Funds.) f 


to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of all Schools aided or supported 
out of Public Funds, whether Rates or Taxes, 
in England and Wales, which are not under the 
Education Department. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Contagious Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 

Diseases Acts. to Elér Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of Correspondence between the 
Magistrates of Devonport and the Secretary of 
State for the Home Department during the pre- 
sent year respecting the Imprisonment of Women 
in the Royal Albert Hospital under the administra- 
tion of the “ Contagious Diseases Acts.” 

Ordered, That ‘the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


18th—19th July. 


1870. 


The Comptroller of the Household reported to Thames Bay - 
the House, That their Address of the 8th day of bankment, 
this instant July relative to the Thames Embank- 
ment had been presented to Her Majesty; and 
that Her Majesty had been pleased to receive the 
same very graciously, and to give the following 
Answer : 

I have received your Address, praying that I 
will give directions that no Public Offices be erected 
on that portion of the Tames Embankment which 
is reserved to the Crown, and which has been re- 
claimed from the River at the cost of the Rate- 
payers of the Metropolis. 

As no Public Office can be erected on the ground 
in qvestion without a Vote of Parliament, the 
House has in its own hands the means of giving 
effect to the prayer of the Address, and My Go- 
vernment will not ask for such a Vote, unless they 
should have reason to suppose that it is likely to 
meet with the approval of the House. 

If the Address were intended to exclude all 
employment of the land for profit by building, it 
would be necessary to observe, that the property 
was granted by a recent Act in exchange for 
valuable interests ; that such a limitation of its use 








The House proceeded to take into consideration | P 


would appear not to have been within the contem- 
lation of the Statute, and that if fit to be effected, 
it ought to be imposed by the anthority of the 
Legislature, in a Bill for the purpose, which would 
give opportunity for the examination of the whole 
case in its present and prospective bearings. 

Should such a Bill be proposed for consideration 
on its merits, I will give directions that its free 
discussion shall not be hindered by any formal 
difficulty which it may be in the power of the 
Crown to remove, nor will any step be taken during 
the current year to appropriate the land, or inter- 
fere with the final decision of the question. 


The Comptroller of the Household reported to Friendly 
the House, That their Address of the 8th day of Societies. 
this instant July relative to Friendly Societies 
had been presented to Her Majesty; and that 
Her Majesty had been pleased to receive the 
same very graciously, oak to give the following 
Answer : 

I have received your Address praying that a 
Commission may be issued to inquire into the 
existing state of the Law relating to Friendly 
Societies. 

And I have given directions that a Commission 
shall issue for the purpose which you have re- 
quested, 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Elementary Education Elementary 
Bill, as amended in the Committee. Education 

A Clause was offered to be added to the Bill 
(Alteration of regulations affecting manager, &amp;c.): 

And the said Clause was wae up, and read 
the first time. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the said Clause be now read a 
second time ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for thes Mr. Dickinson, 

Yeas, {Dr Brewer: 


} 86. 


53. 


Tellers for the { Mr. George Gregory, \ 


Noes, | Mr. Staveley Hill: 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
The said Clause was accordingly read a second 
time, and made part of the Bill. 
Another Clause was offered to be added to the 
Bill (Exemption from rating): And the said 
Clause was brought up, and read the first time. 





And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the said Clause be now read a 
‘second time ; 

The 








84 Vicroria. 


The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for thes Sir George Jenkinson, 
Yeas, (Mr. John Gilbert Talbot : 

Tellers for the; Mr. Glyn, 
Noes, \Mr. Adam: 

So it passed in the Negative. 

Then Amendments were made to the Bill. 

‘ Another‘ Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 4, l. 5, by inserting after the 
word “ district,” the words “ Provided there shall 
‘‘ be in every district one such school which is con- 
“ ducted in accordance with the regulations con- 
‘‘ tained in the Ist and 2nd sub-sections of Clause 7 
“ of this Act.” 

And the Question being put, That those words 
be there inserted ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


} 70. 


\ 120. 
é 


(Mr. M‘ Arthur, 
Tellers for the Yeas, Mr. Candlish : \ 66. 
Tellers for the Noes,| Me om ; } 168. 


So it passed in the Negative. 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 6, L 4, by inserting after the 
word “ regulations,” the words “ Provided always, 
“That no person whatever except the school 
“teacher shall give religious instruction in the 
“school, and that no clergyman or minister of 
“any religious denomination or member of any 
“ religious order shall be eligible to be appointed 
‘¢ a school teacher.” 

And the Question a proposed, That those 
words be there inserted:—The said proposed 
Amendment was, with leave of the House, with- 
drawn. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 6, 1. 29, by leaving out from the 
word “ and” to the word “ board,” in 1. 32, both 
inclusive. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Bill:—The said proposed Amendment was, with 
leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 11, 1. 13, by leaving out from the 
word “The” to the word “ Section,” in 1. 15, 
both inclusive. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Bill:—The said proposed Amendment was, with 
leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 11, 1. 29, by leaving out from the 
word “when” to the word “arrangement,” in 
1, 34, both inclusive. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
roposed to be left out stand part of the Bill :— 
t was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 12, l. 4, by inserting after the 
word “same,” the words “ and to pay fees for 
“ teaching blind children to read in such schools.” 

And the Question being proposed, That those 
words be there inserted:—The said proposed 
Amendment was, with leave of the House, with- 
drawn: 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 12, 1. 22, by inserting after the 
word “ board,” the words “ or any prison authority 
“in England or Wales.” 

And the Question being proposed, That those 
words be there inserted:—The said proposed 
Amendment was, with leave of the House, with- 


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343 


Then another Amendment. was made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 12, l. 35. by leaving out all the 
words from the word “ Act,” to the end of the 
Clause, and inserting the words,— 

* 1. In boroughs of one hundred thousand in- 
habitants and upwards by the council, 
provided that not less than one-third of 
the number to be elected shall be elected 
from persons who, at the time of the elec- 
tion, are not members of such council; 

In all other boroughs by persons whose 
names are on the burgess roll of such 
borough for the time being in force ; . 
And im a parish not situate in the Metro- 
— by the ratepayers ; 

rovided that the School Boards in the 
Metropolis shall be elected by the pa- 
rishioners in the parishes therein in manner 
provided by this Act,” instead thereof, 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words “ in a borough” stand part of the Bill :— 
The said proposed Racslgent was, with leave of 
the House, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 12, 1. 36, by leaving out the word 
“council,” and inserting the words “ persons 
“whose names are on the burgess roll of such 
“borough for the time being in force,” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being 
** council” stand part of the 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


ee &gt; 


““é 3. 


“ec 4, 


ut, That the word 
ill; 


Mr. Mundella, 


Tellers for the Yeas, 1 Dien: 57. 
Tellers for the Noes, a oy = : } 273. 


So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
persons whose names are on the burgess roll of 
* such borough for the time being in force,” be in- 
serted instead thereof:—It was resolved in the 
Affirmative. 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p, 35, at the end of Clause 92, by 
adding the words “ Provided also, That no school 
*‘ in which the Holy Scriptures are not daily used 
“shall be entitled to receive any Parliamentary 
“ grant.” 

And the Question being put, That those words. 
be there added ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the {Fac Newdegate, 

Yeas, Lord Augustus Hervey : 

Tellers for thef Mr. Glyn, 

Noes, \Mr. Adam: 

So it passed in the Negative. 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in the Second Schedule, p. 37, ls. 9 
and 10, by leaving out the words “ Provided that 
any poll shall be taken “ by ballot.” 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Schedule; 

he House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left, 


\ 89. 


} 205. 


Mr. Glyn, 

Tellers for the Yeas Me tines \ 197. 
r. Noel, 

Tellers for the N 008, fr ponende } 106. 


So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 


Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, inthe Second Schedule, in p. 37, 1. 10, 
by inserting, after the words “ provided that any 

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344 


“ poll shall be taken by ballot,” the words “ in 
** accordance with the principles upon which a poll 
‘is taken under ‘ The Metropolis Management 
* Act, 1855.’” 

And the Question being proposed, That those 
words be there inserted seh OO a Debate arising 
thereupon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
this day. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 


Guard Officers.) a Copy of Orders in Council of the 22nd day of 


February, 3lst day of March, 8th day of April, 
and 18th day of May 1870, respecting Promotion 
of Coast Guard Officers, and Odficers employed as 
Admiralty Agents in Contract Mail Steam Ves- 
sels; Good Service Pensions for General Officers 
of Royal Marines; Promotion of Staff Commanders 
to the Rank of Staff Captain; and Establishing 
further Regulations respecting Naval Retirement. 

Mr. Baxter accordingly presented the said Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords, by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Customs and 
Inland Revenue Bill, without any Amendment. 


The Lords have agreed to the Charitable Funds 
Investment Bill, without any Amendment. 


The Lords have agreed to the Rents and 


Periodical Payments Bill, without any Amend-' 


ment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 
made by this House to the Saint Helens Gas Bill, 
without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the. Amendments 
made by this House to the Thrapston Markets 
Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
to amend the Law relating to the Tables of Lessons 
contained in the Prayer Book ; to which the Lords 
desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
to vest Jurisdiction in matters arising within the 
Dominions of the Kings of Siam in the Supreme 
Court of the Straits Settlements; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into 
a Committee, To-morrow, on the Joint Stock 
Companies’ Arrangement Bill, was read, and dis- 
charged. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Clerk, at the Table, informed the House, 
That Mr Speaker was prevented from indispo- 
sition from resuming the Chair this Evening :— 
Whereupon Mr. Dodson, the Chairman of the 
Committee of Ways and Means, took the Chair 


as Deputy Speaker, pursuant tothe Standing Order. | wit 
| Attorney General, Mr. Solicitor General, and 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of any Warrant or’Order of Court for the 
commitment to Prison of Leonard Edmunds at 
the suit of the Crown. 


And the House py, continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning ; 


Wednesday, 20th July 1870: 


The Serpentine, A Motion was made, and Question being put, 


That, in the opinion of this House, the bed of the 
Serpentine, after being thoroughly cleared of mud, 
should be filled up so as to leave a maximum 
depth of six feet in the summer months, reducible 


19th—20th July. 








1870. 


to four feet in the winter months, with an easy 
slope from the banks, and an adequate supply of 
fresh water should be secured so as to cause, 
during the summer months, a constant outfall at 
the lower end ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the fCaptain Grosvenor, 

Yeas, {we Baillie Cochrane: ; 
Tellers for the (Mr. G/yn, } 149 


Noes, | Mr. Adam: 
So it passed in the Negative. 
A Motion was made, and the Question being Richard 
oe That an humble Address be presented Fennelly, 
to Her Majesty, praying that She may be gra- 
ciously pleased to grant a free pardon to Richard 
Fennelly :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the Debate be now adjourned :—And 
the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

Then the Main Question being put ; 

The House divided, 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the Yeas, — ——” J 

Mr. Glyn, re 

Tellers for the N oes,{ Mir A . nl jf 63. 
So it passed in the Negative. 


41, 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Public Works 

a Return of the Total Sums advanced by the Lous 
Public Works Loan Commissioners by way of 
Loan for Harbours and Docks; Canals and 
Drainage; Bridges and Ferries; Fisheries; Roads; 
Public Buildings; Workhouses; Collieries and 
Mines; Churches and Chapels; Colleges; Rail- 
ways; Town Improvements; and all other Public 
Objects, giving the Date and Authority for such 
Advances or Loans, the Rate of Interest charged 

on such Loans, the principal Sums repaid, and 

the principal Sums remaining due on the lst day 

of January 1870 (in continuation of Parliamen- 
tary Paper, No. 461, of Session 1854). 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Local Gove. 

to confirm certain Provisional Orders under the te 
Local Government Act, 1858, relating to the ™™” - 
Districts of Barton, Eccles, Winton and Morton, 
Bognor, Bolton (2), Chippenham, Harrogate, Mer- 
thyr Iydvil, Ryde, Stroud, and Worthing, and for 
other purposes relative to certain Districts under 
the said Act: And that Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen 
and Mr. Secretary Bruce do prepare, and bring 
it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Foreign 
to prevent the enlisting or engagement of Her ® 
Majesty’s Subjects to serve in Foreign Service, 
and the building, fitting out, or equipping in Her 
Majesty’s Dominions Vessels for Warlike urposes 
out Her Majesty’s License: And that Mr. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Epping Fores 

for disafforesting that part of Waltham called the 
Forest of Epping, settling the rights of the Lords 
of the Manors and the Commoners of such Forest, 
and appropriating certain portions thereof to the 
use of the Public: And that Mr. Gladstone, Mr. 
Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Mr. Ayrton do 
prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Greenwich 
to amend the Law relating to the re-payment to 


the Consolidated Fund of Money expended for the 
, benefit 








34 VicToria. 


benefit of Greenwich ee And that Mr. 
William Henry Gladstone, Mr. Stansfeld, and Mr. 
Baxter do prepare, and bring it in. 


trading The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Bill [Lords.) mittee on the Sunday Trading Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Deputy Speaker do now 
leave the Chair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out from the word 
“ That” to the end of the Question, in order to 
add the words “this House will, upon this day 
* three months, resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee,” instead thereof. 

And. the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Tuesday next, 


Benefit Build- The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
_— mittee on the Benefit Building Societies Bill ; 
\ Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 5th day of this instant July, That there 
be laid before this House, a Return of all Expenses 
incurred by the Royal Commissions severally ap- 
pointed during the year 1869 to inquire into the 
existence of Corrupt Practices at Elections in the 
City of Norwich, and the Boroughs of Beverley 
and Bridgwater ; 

And the Question being again proposed :—The 
House resumed the said adjourned Debate ; 

And the Question being put :—It was resolved 
in the Affirmative. 


Mr. 
Supply, several 
follow : 

1. That a Sum, not exceeding £.412,400, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge of 
Volunteer Corps, which will come in course of 
payment from the Ist day of April 1870 to the 
31st day of March 1871, inclusive. 

2. That a Sum, not exceeding £.68,000, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge for 
Army Reserve Force (including Enrolled Pen- 
sioners), which will come in course of payment | 
from the lst day of April 1870 to the 31st day of 
March 1871, inclusive. 

3. That a Sum, not exceeding £.374,900, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 
the Control Establishment, Wages, &amp;c., which 
will come in course of payment from the Ist day 
of April 1870 to the 3lst day of March 1871, in- 
clusive. 

4, That a Sum, not exceeding £.1,428,300, be 
= to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 

rovisions, Forage, Fuel and Light, Movement of 
Troops, &amp;c., which will come in course of payment 
from the lst day of April 1870 to the 31st day of 
March 1871, inclusive. 
 &lt;Cothing Esta. 5. That a Sum, not exceeding £.551,300, be 
Mishments, granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 
the Clothing Establishments, Services, and Sup- 
plies, which will come in course of payment from 
the 1st day of April 1870 to the 31st day of March 
1871, inclusive. 


Corrupt 
Practices at 


Glyn reported from the Committee of 
esolutions ; which were read as 


Supply. 


Volunteer 


Army Reserve 
Force (includ- 
ing Enrolled 
Pensioners.) 


Control Esta- 
blishment, 
Wages, &amp;c, 


Provisions, 
Forage, Move- 
— of Troops, 


altery 6. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 820,400, be 
| oma, granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense 


of the Supply, Manufacture, and Repair of War- 
like and other Stores for Land and Bea Service, 
including Establishments of Manufacturing De- 
artments, which will come in course of payment 
rom the lst day of April 1870 to the 31st day of 
March 1871, inclusive. 


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345 


7. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 695,400, be Works, Build. 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expenses ings, and 
of the Superintending Establishment of, and Repeiza, 
Charges for, Works, Buildings, and Repairs, at 
Home and Abroad, which will come in course of 
payment from the Ist day of April 1870 to the 
31st day of March 1871, inclusive. 

8. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 139,300, be Military 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense Education, 
of the Establishments for Military Education, 
which will come in course of payment from the Ist 
day of April 1870 to the 31st day of March 1871, 
inclusive. 

9. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 50,600, be Miscellaneous 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense 5°” 
of Sundry Miscellaneous Services, which will come 
in course of payment from the Ist day of April 
1870 to the 31st day of March 1871, inclusive. 

10. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 27,300, be Rewards for 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense bar yi 
of Rewards for Distinguished Services, &amp;c., which oie 
will come in course of payment from the Ist day 
of April 1870 to the 3lst day of March 1871, in- 
clusive. 

11. That a Sum, not exceeding ‘£. 73,000, be General Oficers 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Pay of Pay. 
General Officers of Her Majesty’s Forces, which 
will come in course of payment from the Ist day 
of April 1870 to the 31st day of March 1871, in- 
clusive. 

12, That a Sum, not exceeding £.598,000, be Reduced and 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge Retired Officers’ 
of Full Pay of Reduced and Retired Officers, and P* 

Half Pay, which will come in course of payment 
from the lst day of April 1870 to the 31st day of 
March 1871, inclusive. 

13. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 155,300, be Widows’ Pen- 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense %™ &amp;« 
of Widows’ Pensions, &amp;c., which will come in 
course of payment from the lst day of April 1870 
to the 31st day of March 1871, sadlabee. 

14. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 20,800, be Pensions for 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge Wounds. 
for Pensions for Wounds, which will come in course 
of payment from the Ist day of April 1870 to the 
31st day of March 1871, inclusive. 

15. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 36,000, be Chelsea and 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expenses oe 
of Chelsea and Kilmainham Hospitals, and the In- °*?"** 
Pensioners thereof, which will come in course of 
payment from the Ist day of April 1870 to the 
31st day of March 1871, inclusive. 

16. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 1,220,100, be Out-Pensions. 
granted to Her Majesty. to defray the Charge for 
Out-Pensions, which will come in course of pay- 
ment from the Ist day of April 1870 to the 31st 
day of March 1871, inclusive. 

17. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 148,300, be Superannuation 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of A!/owances. 
Superannuation Allowances, which will come in 
course of payment from the lst day of April 1870 
to the 31st day of March 1871, inclusive. 

18. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 18,000, be Militia, 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense Yeomanry P 
of the Non-Effective Services of the Militia, Yeo- yojuntcer” 
manry Cavalry, and Volunteer Corps, which will Corps. 
come in course of payment from the Ist day of 
April 1870 to the 3lst day of March 1871, in- 
clusive. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking into Army Enlist- 
consideration the Army Enlistment Bill, as ™* Bill 
amended in the Committee ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion upon Thursday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Sewage Utiliza- 
into a Committee on the Sewage Utilization Sup- tion —— 
YY plemental ™™ 














346 


plemental Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Knatch- 
bull-Hugessen reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill, and directed him to report 
the same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Vestries (Isle of Man) Bill, was according 
to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Exchequer Bonds 
(£. 1,300,000) Bill; and, after some time spent 
therein,Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Ayrton reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill, and directed him to report the 
same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The House. according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Annuity Tax Aboli- 
tion (Edinburgh and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) 


19th—20th July. 





Amendment Bill, as amended in the Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Drainage and Improvement of Lands (Jre- 
land) Supplemental (No. 2) Bull was, according 
to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Pierand Harbour Order Confirmation(No. 3) 
Bill was, according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Mr. Glyn reported from the Committee on 
Canada (Guarantee of Loan), a Resolution; 
which was read, as followeth: 

That it is expedient to authorise the Com- 
missioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury to guarantee 
the payment of the principal and interest of a 
Loan of 1,100,000 Z. sterling, such interest not to 
exceed Four per centum per annum, to be raised 
by the Government of Canada for the construc- 
tion of Fortifications in that Country; and to 
provide for the payment out of the Consolidated 
Funds of such sum or sums of money as shall be 
required from time to time for giving effect to the 
said Guarantee. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 





was agreed to. 

Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill | 
upon the said Resolution: And that Mr. Dodson, | 
Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Mr. Stans- 
feld do prepare, and bring it in. 


The Ecclesiastical Patronage Transfer Bill was, 
according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

‘Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
iuords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


The Ecclesiastical Dilapidations (No. 2) Bill 
was, according to Order, read a second time; and 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for Thursday next. 


to Order, proceeded to 
e Amendments made by 


The House, woe ay | 
take into consideration 





1870. 


the Lords to the Cattle Disease (Ireland) Bill; 
and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
— to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Sligo and 
take into consideration the Amendment made by Cashel Dis- 
the Lords to the Sligo and Cashel Disfranchise- franchisement 
ment Bill; and the same was twice read, and - 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
— to the Amendment made by their Lord- 
ships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Magistrates in 
take into consideration the Amendment made by Populous 
the Lords to the Magistrates in Populous Places dey (Scot. 
(Scotland) Bill; and the same was twice read, and — —_ 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Dividends ana 
take into consideration the Amendment made by Stock Bill.“ 
the Lords to the Dividends and Stock Bill; and 
the same was twice read, and disagreed to, but 
words reinstated, and amended. 

Ordered, That a Committee be appointed to 
draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for 
disagreeing to the said Amendment:—And a 
Committee was accordingly appointed of Mr. 
Stansfeld, Mr. Ayrton, Mr. Glyn, Mr. Adam, and 
Mr. William Henry Gladstone :—And they are to 
withdraw immediately. 

Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming ylementary 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, Education Bill. 
this day, was proposed to be made on consideration 
of the aten Education Bill, as amended in 
the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Thursday next. 


A Motion being made, That this House will, sheriffs (Scot 
this day, resolve itself into a Committee to con- ae er 
sider of authorising the payment, out of Money to ty 
be provided by Parliament for the purpose, of any [Sheriffs 
addition that may be made to the Salaries of —— 
Sheriffs under the provisions of any Act of the Salary-] 
present Session for uniting Counties in Scotland 
in so far as regards the jurisdiction of the Sheriff ; 

Mr. Stansfeld, by Her Majesty’s Command, ac- 
quainted the House, That Her Majesty, having 
been informed of the subject-matter of this Mo- 
tion, recommends it to the consideration of the 
House. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented a Bill to authorise the peers |e 
Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury to gua- Bin. 
rantee the Payment of a Loan to be raised by the iy) 995, 
Government of Canada for the Construction of 
Fortifications in that Country: And the same was 
read the first time; and ordered to be read a se- 


cond time upon Monday next, and to be printed. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to confirm certain Local Govern- 
Provisional Orders under the Local Government monty, 
Act, 1858, relating to the Districts of Barton, pjy), 
Eccles, Winton, and Morton, Bognor, Bolton (2), Bill 226. 
Chippenham, Harrogate, Merthyr Tydvil, Ryde, 

Stroud, and Worthing, and for other purposes re- 
lative to certain Districts under the said _~ s 
n 





Ize 


475 


ry 








$4 Vicroria. 


And the same was read the first time; and or- 
dered to be read a second time upon Thursday 
next, and to be printed. 





Forest Mr. William Henry Gladstone presented a Bill 
for disafforesting that part of Waltham called the 
Forest of Epping, settling the rights of the Lords 
of the Manors and the Commoners of such Forest, 
and appropriating certain Portions thereof to the 
use of the Public: And the same was read the 
first time. 

Ordered, That the Bill be referred to the Exa- 
miners of Petitions for Private Bills; and be 
rinted. 
Ordered, That the Examiner have leave to sit 
and proceed forthwith. 


foreign Enlist- Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to prevent the en- 

net Bill. listing or Engagement of Her Majesty’s Subjects 

Bill 228. to serve in Foreign Service, and the building, 
fitting out, or equipping, in Her Majesty’s Do- 
minions Vessels for Warlike purposes without Her 
Majesty’s License: And the same was read the 
first time; and ordered to be read a second time 
upon Thursday next; and to be printed. 


flilesowen and Mr. Hardcastle reported the Halesowen and 

Seng Bromsgrove Branch Railways Bill, without Amend- 
1  anent. 

to Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the 

; Table ; and be printed. 

Quanich Mr. William Henry Gladstone presented a Bill 


Hospital Bill. to amend the Law relating to the Repayment to 
Bill 229. the Consolidated Fund of Money, expended for the 
Benefit of Greenwich Hospital: And the same was 

read the first time; and ordered to be read a se- 

cond time upon Thursday next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Stansfeld reported from the Committee ap- 
ointed to draw up Reasons to be assigned to the 
Lande for disagreeing to the Amendment made by 
their Lordships to the Dividends and Stock Bill ; 
That they had drawn up a Reason accordingly, 
which they had directed him to report to the 
House ; and the same was read, as followeth: 
Because the Amendment could not be ap- 
plied to the circumstances for which that Bill 
provides, and the addition is necessary to 
carry the object of the Bill into effect. 

The said Reason, being read a second time, was 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords, 
to communicate the said Reason (with the Bill and 
Amendment): And that the Clerk do carry the 
same. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before Three of the 
clock on Wednesday morning, adjourned 
till this day. 


Dividends and 
Stock Bill. 








Wednesday, 20th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


i = House proceeded to take into consider a 
tion the Amendments made by the Lords to 
the Enniskillen Borough Improvement Bill; and 
the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Dniakillen 
- Borough Im. 
- Worement Bill, 


by 


F 


The Bury Saint Edmunds and Thetford Railway 
Bill was read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 
do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 


the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
VoL. 125. 


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and 
Rail- 


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19th—20th July, 





347 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 


which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
their Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration Newry and 


the Newry and Greenore Railway Bill; Gromnare 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. ffaray jo" 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. pesca 

Several Public Petitions were also presented, Vide Votes, ’ 
and read; and referred to a Select Committee. = — 

eport. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s Gas. 
Command,—Copy of First Report to the Board of 
Trade, by the Bes Referees, upon the Sulphur 
Question. 

Accounts relating to Trade and Navigation for Trade and 
the Month ended 30th June 1870, and Six Months Navigation. 
ended 30th June 1870. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented, pursuant to Gas Companies 
the directions of several Acts of Parliament,— (Metropolis.) 
Certified Accounts of the Metropolitan Gas Com- 
panies, for the year 1869, in compliance with the 
Metropolis Gas Act, 1860 (23 &amp; 24 Vict. c. 125), 
the City of London Gas Act, 1868 (31 &amp; 32 Vict. 
ce. 125), the Imperial Gas Act, 1869 (32 &amp; 33 Vict. 
| c. 128), and the South Metropolitan Gas Light and 
| Coke Company’s Act, 1869 (32 &amp; 33 Vict. c. 130). 

. en That the said Papers do lie upon the 
able. 





| 
} 
| 





Mr. Stansfeld presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Customs. 
mand,— Copy of Fourteenth Report of the Com- 
| missioners of Her Majesty’s Customs on the Cus- 

toms. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented,—Return to an Houses of 
Order, dated the 12th day of this instant July, for ae - 
a Return relative to the Houses of Parliament Scent Seanad 
(New Refreshment Rooms). 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the Civil List 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—A List of al] Pensions. 
Pensions granted during the year ended the 20th 
June 1870, and charged upon the Civil List. 

en That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Canada 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased Defences. 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of any Act of the Legislature of 
the Canadian Dominion for raising a Loan of 
£. 1,100,000 for constructing Fortifications. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council, 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Game Laws 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed Abolition Bill. 
upon the 25th day of May last, That the Question 
then proposed, That the Game Laws Abolition 
Bill be now read a second time, be now put ; 

And the previous Question being again pro- 
posed, That that Question be now put:—The 
House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 

And the previous Question being put; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left: 

Tellers for thef Mr. Peter Alfred Taylor, 

Yeas, LMr. Dizon: 

Tellers for the; Mr. Hardcastle, 

Noes,  |Sir George Jenkinson: 

So it passed in the Negative. 


} 59. 


\ 147, 
} 147 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Contagious 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed (1866-1869) 
upon the 24th day of May last, That leave be given Repeal. 
to bring in a Bill to repeal the Contagious Diseases 
Acts, 1866— 1869 ; 








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348 


And the Question being again proposed :—The 
House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Charities, &amp;c. Exemption Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Charities, &amp;c, 
Exemption 
Bi 


Sale of Liquors 


ors The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
on Sunday Bill. 


the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 29th day of June last, That the Sale of 
Liquors on Sunday Bill be now read a second time ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till Wednesday the 3rd day of August next. 


Shipping Dues The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
ae (ioe?) into a Committee on the Shipping Dues Exemp- 
‘Amendment tion Act (1867) Amendment Bill; and, after some 
Bill, time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the 
Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Com- 
mittee had gone through the Bill, and directed 
him to report the same, without Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
Supply. The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 
Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 
Ways and The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Means. mittee of Ways and Means ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 
Local Govern- | The Local Government Supplemental (No. 2) 
wy mg Bill was, according to Order, read the third time. 
Bill. -_ Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 


the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Iecal Govern. Lhe House, according to Order, proceeded to 
ment Supple- take into consideration the Local Government 


Bar “Ne 3) Supplemental (No. 3) Bill, as amended in the 


Committee. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
To-morrow. 
Suburban The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Commons Bill. pittee on the Suburban Commons Bill ; 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 
Sewage Utiliza- The Sewage Utilization Supplemental Bill was, 
tion Surry, according to Order, read the third time. 
— 4 Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
Exchequer The Exchequer Bonds (£. 1,300,000) Bill was, 
nas 


according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass: And that the 
Title be, An Act for raising the Sum of One Million 
Three hundred thousand pounds by Exchequer 
Bond for the Service of the year ending on the 
Thirty-first day of March One thousand eight 
hundred and seventy-one. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


(£. 1,300,000) 
Bill. 


oa, The Annuity Tax Abolition (Edinburgh and 
(Edinburgh Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill was, 


and Montrose, according to Order, read the third time, 


ieee) amen a. Resolved, That the Bill do pass, 


ment 


20th July. 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 





1870. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Elemen 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, Education’ pn 
upon the 19th day of this instant July, was pro- 
posed to be made on consideration of the Elemen- 
tary Education Bill, as amended in the Committee. 
Ordered, That the Debate be further adjourned 
till To-morrow. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Sheriffs (Scot. 
into a Committee on the Sheriffs (Scotland) Act !nd) Act 
(1853) Amendment, &amp;c. [Sheriffs’ Additional (189) Amen 
Salary |. [Sheriffs 
(In the Committee.) 

Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the 
payment, out of Moneys to be ota by Parlia- 
ment for the purpose, of any addition that may be 
made to the Salaries of Sheriffs under the provi- 
sions of any Act of the present Session for uniting 
Counties in Scotland in so far as regards the J uris- 
diction of the Sheriff. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dodson 
—— That the Committee had come to a Re- 
solution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received To-morrow, 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from Epping Forest 
one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 3“ 
in respect of non-compliance with the Standing 
Orders in the case of the Epping Forest Bill. 
Ordered, That the Report be referred to the 
Select Committee on Sianding Orders. 


The Prayer Book (Tables of Lessons) Bill was Prayer Book 


read the first time; and ordered to be read a second (Tables of 
Lessons) Bil} 


time upon Monday next; and to be printed. [Lords.] 
Bill 230, 
The Ecclesiastical Titles Act Repeal Bill was ray pe 


read the first time ; and ordered to be read a second Repeal Bil 


time upon Monday next; and to be printed. [Lords.] 
Bill 231, 

The Siam and Straits Settlements Jurisdiction Siam and 
Straits Settles 


Bill was read the first time; and ordered to be vents Jurise 
read a second time upon Monday next; and to be diction Bill 


printed. [ Lords.] 

Bill 232. 
Ordered, That the Game Laws (Scotland) Bill Game ewe 

be read a second time upon Wednesday the 3rd (Seotland) 

day of August next. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Stamp Law. 
a Copy of an Explanation of modifications of Law No, 366. 
in the Stamp Duties Bill. ; 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Salmon Salmon — 
Fisheries have Power to report their Observations "* No. 368 
thereupon to the House, together with the Minutes . 
of the Evidence taken before them. i 

Mr. Dodds reported from the said Committee ; 

That they had considered the matters to them re- 
ferred, and directed him to make a Report thereof 
to the House, together with the Minutes of the 
Evidence taken before them; and an Appendix. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Monsell presented,—Return to an Address Canads 
to Her Majesty, dated the 20th day of this instant No. 36% 
July, for a Return relative to Canada Defences. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 

And then the House adjourned till To-morrow’ 











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34 Vicroria. 


Thursday, 21st July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


Public M* Charles Forster reported from the Select 
Petitions Committee on Public Petitions; That they 
(Twenty-nin™™ had examined the Petitions presented upon the 
12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 18th, and 19th days of this 
instant July; and had directed him to make a 
Report thereof to the House. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 





Ordered, That the Select Committee on Steam 
Boiler Explosions have Power to report their 
Observations thereupon to the House, together 
with the Minutes of the Evidence taken before 
them. 

Mr. Hick reported from’ the said Committee ; 
That they had considered the matters to them re-' 
ferred, and directed him to make a Report thereof | 
to the House, together with the Minutes of the 
Evidence taken before them, and an Appendix. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Steam Boiler 
Explosions. 
No. 37 0. 


—— The House proceeded to take into considera- 
Railways Bill. tion the Amendments made by the Lords to the 
Worcester Railways Bill; and the same were twice 
read, and agreed to. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 

_ —— The Order of the day being read, for resuming 

[Lords the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 

upon the 4th day of this instant July, was proposed 
to be made on consideration of the South Eastern 
Railway Bill, as amended in the Committee (and 
which Amendment was to leave out Clause 44) ; 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
Clause 44 stand part of the Bill:—The House re- 
sumed the said adjourned Debate. 

And the Question being put :—It passed in the 
Negative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 

Public Several Public Petitions were presented, and 

Petitions, read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

Vide Thirtieth 

Report, 

_ india Ordered, That the Return relative to East India 
% ma) (Despatch, No. 30), which was presented upon the 
No. 371, 27th day of April last, be printed. 

East India Ordered, That the Return relative to East India 

(Treaties, &amp;c.) Treaties, &amp;e.), which was presented upon the 9th 
No. 371. ay of May last, be slated. 

East India Ordered, That the Return relative to East India 
ean) (Nawab Nazim), which was presented upon the 
No, 371, 12th day of May last, be printed. 

patie Ordered, That the Return relative to Lunatic 
Cork, &amp;e. Asylums(Cork, &amp;c. Counties), which was presented 
unties.) upon the 2nd day of May last, be printed. 

No, 372, 
ber and Ordered, That the Accounts relative to Trade 
ae and Navigation, which were ‘sgeae ner upon the 
% 86. 20th day of this instant July, be printed. 
ca Con. Ordered, That the Accounts relative to Gas 
Polis.) (Metto- Companies (Metropolis), which were presented 


No, 373, Upon the 20th day of this instant July, be printed. 
fuses of Par. Ordered, That the Return relative to the Houses 
oo of Parliament (New Refreshment Rooms), which 
ms. ) was presented upon the 20th day of this instant 


21st July. 





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Ordered, That the Paper relative to Civil List civil List 
Pensions, which was presented upon the 20th day Fensions. — 
of this instant July, be printed. No, 375. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Courts of Law 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Appendix to the (Scotland.) 
Fourth Report by the Gemuindesiin appointed 
to inquire into the Courts of Law in Scotland. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return Medical Act 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 24th day (ng Be a 
of May last, for a Return relative to the Medical 
Act (1858) (Licensing Bodies). 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the Procurators 
30th day of May last, for Returns relative to the ae (County 
Procurators Fiscal (County of Fife). sats: 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant Fines, &amp;c. 
to the directions of several Acts of Parliament,— (Iteland.) 
Abstract of the Registrars’ Accounts of all Fines 
and other Penal Sums, in Jreland, accounted for 
under the Act 14 &amp; 15 Vie. c. 90; and also, a 
Statement of the Accounts under the Act 21 &amp; 22 
Vict. c. 100, for the year ending 31st December 
1868. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Civil Services, 
mand,—Supplementary Estimate of the Amount No, 369. 
required in the year ending 3lst March 1871, for 
the Buildings of the Houses of Parliament. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented,—Return to an Mr. Leonard 
Order, dated the 19th day of this instant July, Edmunds, 
for a Return relative to the case of Mr. Leonard 
Edmunds. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the Superannua- 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of "™* 
Treasury Minute, dated 18th July 1870, granting 
a Retirmg Allowance to Mr. W. H. Cheetham, 
ist Class Clerk, War Department. 

Ordered, That the said Estimate be referred to 
the Committee of Supply, and be printed; and 
that the other Papers do lie upon the Table. 


The following Paper, pursuant to the directions Caledonian 
of an Act of Parliament, was laid upon the Table ©"! 
by the Clerk of the House,—Sixty-fifth Report of No. 376, 
the Commissioners of the Caledonian Canal. 

Ordered, That the said Paper be printed. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Pawn- Pawnbrokers. 
brokers have Power to report their Observations No, 377, 
thereupon to the House, together with the Minutes 
of the Evidence taken before them. 

Mr. Ayrton reported from the said Committee ; 

That they had considered the matters to them re- 
ferred, and directed him to make a Report thereof 
to the House, together with the Minutes of the 
Evidence taken before them; and an Appendix. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on the Factories and 
Factories and Workshops Bill have leave to make ee 
a Special Report. : 

Mr. Ayrton reported from the said Committee ; (special 
That they had agreed to a Special Report, which Report.) 
they had directed him to make to the House. 

Mr. Ayrton also reported from the said Com- (Report on 
mittee; That they had gone through the Bill, and Bil) 
made Amendments thereunto. 


Ordered, That the Reports do lie upon the Table; No, 378. 
and, with the Minutes of the Proceedings of the 
Committee, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. ill 233. 


Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for To-morrow. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Red River, 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 








No, 374, July, be printed, 
OL. 125, 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
Yxy3 House, 










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House, a Copy of all Petitions that have been 
addressed to Her Majesty or to Her Majesty's 
Government from the Inhabitants of the Red River 
District or other Settlements or Districts within 
the Boundaries of British Territories in North 
America, from 1860 up to the present time. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 

a Copy of all Correspondence which has taken 

place since the 20th day of April 1870, between 

‘a Committee of the Jrish Bar and the Irish Go- 
vernment. 


Irish Bar. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Petty Customs 
(Scotland) Abolition Bill, with an Amendment ; 
to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An 
Act to authorise the carriage of Naval and Mili- 
tary Stores in Passenger Ships; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


Message from 
the Lords. 


Petty Customs 
(Scotland) 
Abolition Bill. 


Passengers 
Act Amend- 
ment Bill 
[Lords.} 


A Motion was made, and the Question was 
proposed, That this House do now adjourn :— 
And the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 


Adjournment. 


Elementary 
Education 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 19th day of this instant July, was pro- 
posed to be made on consideration of the Ele- 
mentary Education Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee ; and which Amendment was, to insert in 
the Second Schedule, in p. 37, 1. 10, after the 
words “ provided that any poll shall be taken by 
* ballot,” the words “ in accordance with the prin- 
** ciples upon which a poll is taken under ‘ The 
“ Metropolis Management Act, 1855’ ;” 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
those words be there inserted:—The House re- 
sumed the said adjourned Debate. 

And the Question being put; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the f Mr. Glyn, 

Yeas, Mr. Adam : 
Tellers for the {Sir Charles Dilke, 
Noes, (ar. Vernon Harcourt: 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Bill, in the Second Schedule, in p. 37, by adding 
at the end of the first paragraph, the words “ but 
* no person shall be elestea unless he shall have 
“ been proposed for election in the manner pre- 
? sale by such regulations, and public notice 
*‘ of his nomination shall have been published by 
“ the officer appointed to conduct such election, 
* not less than seven clear days before the day 
appointed for taking the poll.” 

')-caAgidithe Question being proposed, That those 
words ba there added :—The said proposed Amend 
ment was, With leave of the House, withdrawn. 

i Then» other’ Amendments were made to the 
i.i&gt; ep ail , 
Another Afféndment was proposed to be made 

to the ‘Bill,,teSthe Fifth Schedule, in p. 42, by 

inserting, after the word “ Marylebone,” the words 

* Paddington, Satnt Pancras.” 

And the Question being put, That those words 
be‘there: inserted:—Lt passed in the Negative. 

: Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 

To-morrow, at Two of the clock. 


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\ 


J 115. 


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Qist July. 


1870. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Irish Lana 
take into consideration the Amendments made by Bill. 
the Lords to the Amendments made by this House 
to the Amendments made by their Lordships, to- 
— with the Reasons assigned by the Lords for 

isagreeing to certain of the Amendments made 
by this House to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships to the Jrish Land Bill. 

The said Amendments and Reasons, as far as 
the Amendment in p. 8, 1. 16, being again read ; 

Resolved, That this House doth not insist upon 
the Amendments made by this House to the Amend- 
ments made by the Lords, to which their Lordships 
disagree ; and doth agree to the Amendments made 
by the Lords to the Amendments made by this 

ouse, without Amendment; and doth not insist 
upon its disagreement with the Lords in the 
Amendments made by their Lordships to the Bill. 

Page 8, 1. 16, the Amendment made by their 
Lordships to the Bill, to which this House hath 
disagreed, together with the Reason assigned by 
the Lords for insisting upon the said Amendment, 
being again read ; 

Resolved, That this House doth not insist upon 
its disagreement with the Lords in the said Amend- 
ment; but doth agree to it, with an Amendment. 

The Amendment made by the Lords to the 
Amendment made by this House to Clause D, the 
Amendment made by their Lordships, being again 
read, was disagreed to. 

Ordered, That a Committee be appointed to 
draw up. Reasons to. be assigned to the Lords for 
disagreeing to the Amendment‘made by the Lords 
to the Amendment made by this House to Clause 
(D), to which this House hath disagreed:—And a 
Committee was appointed of Mr. Gladstone, Mr. 
Chichester Fortescue, Mr. Secretary Bruce, Mr. 
Solicitor General for /reland,.Mr. Ayrton, the 
Judge Advocate, Mr. Glyn, and Mr. Adam: And 
they are to withdraw immediately. 

Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Supply. 
into the Committee of Supply. 


(In the Committee. ) 


1. Question again proposed, That a Sum, not 
exceeding £. 1,794, be granted to Her Majesty, to 
complete the Sum necessary to defray the Charge 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 3lst day of March 1871, for 
the Salaries and Expenses of the Offices of the 
Registrars of Friendly Societies in England, Scot- 
land, and Ireland; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
posed, That the Item of £. 800, for the Registrar 
of Friendly Societies, be omitted from the pro- 
posed Vote :— Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 

2. £. 241,656, to complete the Sum for Sta- 
tionery, Printing, Binding, and Printed Books for 
the several Public Departments, and for Sta- 
tionery, Binding, Printing, and Paper for the two 
Houses of Parliament, including the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Stationery Office. 

3. Motion made, and Question proposed, That a 
Sum, not exceeding £. 17,524, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 3lst day of March 
1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of the Office 
of Woods, Forests, and Land Revenues, and of 
the Office of Land Revenue Records and Inrol- 
ments ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
posed, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 16,524, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 





3ist day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 


| penses 








Army Enlist. 
ment Bill, 


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84 Vicroria. 


— of the Office of Woods, Forests, and Land 
venues, and of the Office of Land Revenue 
Records and Inrolments :— Motion, by leave, with- 
drawn. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 

4. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £. 22,028, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of the Office 
of the Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Works and 
Public Buildings ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question, That 
the Item of £.1,500, for the Salary of the Di- 
rector of Works and Buildings be reduced by 
£. 750-——-put, and negatived. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 


5. Motion made, and Question proposed, That a 


Sum, not exceeding £. 17,000, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for Her Majesty’s Foreign and other Secret 
Services ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and. Question pro- 
posed, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 7,000, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 3lst day of March 1871, for 
Her Majesty’s Foreign and other Secret Services : 
—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 


Resolutions to be reported. 


And the House havin 
Twelve of the clock on 


Friday, 22nd July, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Pod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two 
of the clock, again resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee. 





continued to sit till after 
riday morning ; 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Army Enlistment Bill, 
as amended in the Committee. 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Bill, in p. 1,1. 25, by leaving out the words “ Army 
* Service,” and inserting the words “ the Infantry, 
“and seven years in the Cavalry, Artillery, and 
“ Engineers,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“ Army Service” stand part of the Bill ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the; Mr. Glyn, } 124. 

Yeas, Mr. Adam: 
Tellers for the{ Colonel Barttelot, \ 79 
Noes, Colonel Charles Lindsay : . 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time, 
this day, at Two of the clock. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Foreign Enlistment Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Gun Licences Bill, as 
amended in the Committee. 

VoL, 125. 


21 st—22nd July. 





351 


An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Bill, in p. 2,1. 21, by leaving out the words “or 
“ upon lands in the occupation of the owner of the 
“ gun.” 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Bill ; 

he House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. : 

Tellers for the Yeas, { my bg y Reed, } 34. 
Tellers for the Noes, {Me ws Pi : } 123. 
So it passed in the Negative. 

Then other Amendments were made to the 
Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time, 
this day, at Two of the clock. 


Reading of the Census Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


mittee on the Post Office Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


(In the Committee. ) 


Motion made, and Question, That the Chairman 
do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again —— 
put, and negatived. 

Preamble postponed. 

Causes, N° 1 to N° 4, agreed to. 

CriausE, N° 5 (Grant of certificate). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1.30, after the 
word “ police” to insert the words “ or any ma- 
“ gistrate.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 30, to 
leave out the words “ chief officer of police of the 
*‘ police district,” in order to insert the words 
‘** magistrates in petty sessions assembled.” 

Question put, That the words proposed to be left 
out stand part of the Clause ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ yf oy ~4 72. 
‘Mr. M*Laren, ‘| 
Tellers for the N 0¢8,/ Mr. Collins : f 46. 


Another Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 33, 
after the word “ character” to insert the words 
* and in case of refusal, with a right of appeal to 
“ the magistrates in petty sessions assembled.” 
Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 
Clause agreed to. 

CuiausE, N° 6 (Effect of certificate). 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill, and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


mittee on the Shannon Navigation Bill ; 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 


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itself into the said Committee. 
The 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Census Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Post Office 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Pedlars’ Certi- 
into a Committee on the Pedlars’ Certificates Bill. fcates Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- ghannon Navi- 
gution Bill, 


352 


The Dublin City Voters Disfranchisement Bill 
was, according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Dublin City 
Voters Dis- 
franchisement. 
Bil 


Forgery Bill, 
mittee on the Forgery Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Sheriffs (Scot- 
land) Act 
(1853) Amend- 
ment, &amp;c. 
Sheriffs’ Ad- 
itional 
Salary.] 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
Sheriffs (Scotland) Act (1853) Amendment, &amp;c. 
(Sheriffs’ Additional Salary], a Resolution; which 
was read, as followeth: 

That it is expedient to authorise the payment, out 
of moneys to be provided by Parliament, for the pur- 
pose, of any addition thatmay be made tothe Salaries 
of Sheriffs under the provisions of any Act of the 

resent Session for uniting Counties in Scotland 
in so far as regards the Jurisdiction of the Sheriff. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


Sheriffs (Scot- The Order of the day being read, for taking 
land) Act into consideration the Sheriffs (Scvtland) Act 
eg (1853) Amendment, &amp;c. Bill, as amended in the 
ment “ce Committee :—The Bill was re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House in respect of 
Clause 9 :—The House immediately resolved itself 
into the Committee ; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 
amended Clause 9 of the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the 
Committee, be now taken into consideration :— 
The House accordingly proceeded to take the 
Bill into consideration. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the National Debt Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


National Debt 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Public Schools Act (1868) Amend- 
ment Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Public Schools 
Act (1868) 
Amendment 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Stamp Duties Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Stamp Duties 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Pilotage Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Pilotage Bill. 


Medical Act The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
(1858) Amend- Reading of the Medical Act (1858) Amendment 
——s Bill : 

a Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Monday next. 


Statute Law The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Revision Bill. mittee on the Statute Law Revision Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Stamp Duties The Order of the day being read, for the Second 


Management 


Bi, Reading of the Stamp Duties Management Bill; 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


21st—22nd July, 


| 


| mittee on the Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill; Revenue Acts 


| 


| 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- | on the Turnpike Acts Continuance, &amp;c. Bill; 


© 








1870, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Inland 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday Repeal Bill, 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Continuance, 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday &amp; Bill 

next, resolve itself into the said Committee, 


The Order of the day bein 
Reading of the Inclosure Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Navy and 
into a Committee on Navy and Army Expenditure 4™y Ex- 
* penditure 
(1868-9). (1868-9.) 
(In the Committee. ) 

1. Resolved, That the Expenditure incurred for 
certain Navy Services in the year ended the 31st 
day of March 1869 has fallen short of the Sums 
appropriated to those Services by the Sum of 
£.134,357 10s. 3d.; and that the Expenditure 
which has been incurred for certain other Navy 
Services, and not provided for in the Sums appro- 
priated to those Services for the same year, has 
amounted to £. 134,357 10s. 3d. 

2. Resolved, That the said Expenditure for 
Navy Services unprovided for as aforesaid, amount- 
ing to £. 134,357 10s. 3d., has been temporarily 
defrayed, under the authority of the Commission- 
ers of Her Majesty’s Treasury, out of the Sur- 

luses which have arisen, as aforesaid, upon other 
Votes for Navy Services, amounting to £. 134,357 
10s. 3d. 

3. Resolved, That the application of the said 
Surpluses be sanctioned. 

4. Resolved, That the Expenditure incurred for 
certain Army Services in the year ended the 31st 
day of March 1869 has fallen short of the Sums 
appropriated to those Services by the Sum of 
£.301,900 3s. 8d.; and that the Net Sum of 
£. 32,747 4s. 3d. has been realised in excess of 
the estimated appropriations in aid; and that the 
Expenditure which has been incurred for certain 
other Army Services, and not provided for in the 
Sums appropriated to those Services for the same 
year, has amounted to £. 334,647 7s. 11d. 

5. Resoived, That the said Expenditure for 
Army Services unprovided for as aforesaid, umount- 
ing to £.334,647 7s. 11d. has been temporarily 
defrayed, under the authority of the Commission- 
ers of Her Majesty’s Treasury, out of the Sur- 

luses which have arisen, as aforesaid, upon the 
Votes for Army Services, and out of the said Net 
Amount realised in excess of the estimated appro- 
priations in aid, amounting together to the Sum of 
£. 334,647 7s. 11d. 

6. Resolved, That. the application of the said 
Sums be sanctioned. 


Resolutions to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- Glebe Lows, 
cond Reading of the Glebe Loans (Jreland) Bill ; (Ireland) 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Matrimonial Causes and Marriage Law Matrimonial 
(Ireland) Bill was, according to Order, read a se- Cavea it 
cond time; and committed to a Committee of the (jreland) Bill 
whole House, for Monday next. - 

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Govern- The Local Government Supplemental (No. 4)| missioners to inquire into Corrupt Practices at 
ment Supple Bill was, according to Order, read a second time; | Elections: And that Mr. Bouverie and Mr. Bon- 
mental (No. #) 5.4 committed to a Committee of the whole House, | ham-Carter do prepare, and bring it in. 

for this day. 


The Lord Advocate presented a Bill for taking Census (Scot- 
Greenwich The Greenwich Hospital Bill was, according to | the Census in Scotland: And the same was read lard) Bill 
Hospital Bil. Order, read a second time; and committed to a| the first time; and ordered to be read a second Bill 234, 


Committee of the whole House, for this day. | time upon Monday next; and to be printed. 


| 
| 


Jocal Govern- The Local Government Supplemental (No. 3) | A 
ment Supple- Bill was, according to Order, read the third time. 


= *) Resolved, That the Bill do pass. : | the same was read the first time; and ordered to iy] 935 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to | be read a second time upon Monday next; and to : 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. | be printed. 
| 
Lodgers’ The Order of the day being read, for the Com-| Mr. Solicitor General for Treland reported from Irish Land 
Goods Protec- mittee on the Lodgers’ Goods Protection Bill ; , the Committee appointed to draw up Reasons to Bill. 
ton Bill. Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday | be assigned to the Lords for disagreeing to one of 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 'the Amendments made by their Lordships to an 


| Amendment made by this House to Clause D, 
sanitary Act The House, according to Order, resolved itself |an Amendment made by the Lords to the Irish 
(1866) Amend- into a Committee on the Sanitary Act (1866) Land Bill ; That they had drawn up Reasons 
nent Bill. Amendment Bill ; and, after some time spent there- | 2¢cordingly, which they had directed him to re- 

in, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- | port to the House ; and the same were read, as fol- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- | ‘CW: B ; q 7 

gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to move, | ecause the words as amended by the Com- 
That the Committee may have leave to sit again. mons are suflicient for the purposes proposed 


Resolved, That this House will, this day, again | by the Clause, and because it is proper to 
resolve itself into the said Committee. | give a discretion to the chairman whether he 


will state the particulars or character of the 
; | loss, inasmuch as cases may occur in court 
Sequestration The Order of the day being read, for the Second when the chairman may more properly de- 


Bill (Lords.) Reading of the Sequestration Bill ; scribe the loss by its character than by any 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time | formal particulars. 
upon Monday next. The said Reasons, being read a second time, were 
agreed to. 


Beclesiastical The Order of the day being read, for the Com-| Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords 
Dilupidations mittee on the Ecclesiastical Dilapidations (No. 2)| to communicate the said Reasons(with the Bill and 


(No.2) Bill Bill; | Amendments) ; and also to acquaint them, that 
am Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday | this House doth not insist upon certain of the 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. | Amendments made by this House to the Amend- 


| ments made by the Lords, to which their Lordships 
Contagious The Order of the day being read, for resuming | — ees _ es Tord te ——o “ 
Diseases Acts the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed “\Menements ma i ee ee 


(166-1869.) stom a SOR, at ;ments made by this House to the Amendments 
pon the 24th day of May last, That leave be given | : - - ’ 
to bring in a Bill to repeal the Contagious Diseases | made ws their Lordships, oe meni e=  . 

Acts, 1866-69. and doth not insist upon its oi gpocae with the 


. Lords in the Amendments made by their Lord- 
sill Weleesda we cae be Peanut ships to the Bill, but doth agree to them,. with an 
. Yy y 8 4 Amendment to one of them: And that the Clerk 
do carry the same. - 
Newspapers. Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 


a Return of the Registered Newspapers of the} Q,dered, That the Amendment made by the Petty Custom 
(Scotland) 


United Kingdom, and of Stamps at One Penny, Lords to the Petty Customs (Scotland) Abolition 
issued to each of such Papers for the Year ending | p31) be taken into consideration this day. 


the 30th day of June 1870; also of Stamps at 
Three Half-pence, issued to any such Newspapers 
during such Period (in continuation of Parlia- 


; eg i 
mentary Paper, No. 248, of Session 1870). day next, the Steam Boilers Inspection Bill was = 


read, and discharged. 


’ ae Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 
inprovement Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 


Ret Tae clingy say t of Public M And then the House, having continued to sit 
_—) ahaneed jaaadieoanin from 1846 to 1869, rane till half an hour after Two of the clock on 
sive, to promote the Improvement of Land in Friday morning, adjourned till this day. 


Great Britain and Ireland by Works of Drainage 
or otherwise, under the Act 9 and 10 Vici. c. 101, 








or any subsequent Act amending or extending the Friday, 29nd Ju ly, 1870. 
same; the Rate of Interest charged on such ad- 
vances; and the Sums repaid in each year. PRAYERS. 


time ; 


— . Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
for taking the Census in Scotland: And that the 
Lord Advocate and Mr. Secretary Bruce do pre- 

pare, and bring it in. 


do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, with Amendments; to 
tert Prac. Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill | which this House doth desire the concurrence of 
Amendsnen ,, *oamend the Acts relating to the Expense of Com- | their Lordships. 

" Vou. 125. ZZ The 





Mr. Bouverie presented a Bill to amend the Corrupt Prac- 


| Acts relating to the Expense of Commissioners to pe re 3 
| inquire into Corrupt Practices at Elections: And 3) 


The Order for reading a second time, upon Tues- Steam Boilers 


6 HE Harborne Railway Bill was read the third parborne 


Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, [2rés-] 


Halesowen and 


Bromegrove 
Branch Rail- 
ways Bill 
[Lords.} 


Leeds Street 
Tramways 
Bill. 


Leeds Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Manchester 
and Salford 
and District 
Tramways 
(No. 1) Bull. 


Manchester 
and Salford 
and District 
Tramways 
(No. 2) Bill. 


Manchester 
Street Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Leverington 
Rectory Bill. 


Public 
Petitions. 
Vide Thirtieth 
Report. 
Fines, &amp;c. 
(Ireland.) 
No. 379. 


Mr. Leonard 


Edmunds. 
No. 380. 


Contagious 


Diseases Acts. 


East India 
(Education. ) 


East India 
(Irrigation 
Works.) 


Murder. 


354 


The House proceeded to take into consideration 
the Halesowen and Bromsgrove Branch Railways 
Bill; and Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 


. The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Leeds Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 
trict Tramways (No. 1) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 
trict Tramways (No. 2) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Ordered, That Standing Order 228 be suspended 
in the case of the Leverinyton Rectory Bill, and 
that the Amendments made by the Lords be now 
taken into consideration :—The House accordingly 
proceeded to take the said Amendments into con- 
sideration ; and the same were twice read, and 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to Fines, &amp;c. 
(Ireland), which was presented upon the 21st day 
of this instant July, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the case 
of Mr. Leonard Edmunds, which was presented 
upon the 21st day of this instant July, be printed. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 19th day of 
this instant July, for a Return relative to Von- 
tagious Diseases Acts. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Grant Du presented,—Return to an Ad- 
dress to Her Majesty, dated:the 16th day of 
June last, for Returns relative to East India (Edu- 
cation). 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 4th day of this instant July, for Returns 
relative to East India (Irrigation Works). 

‘ — That the said Returns do lie upon the 
able. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of Persons sentenced to Death 
for the Crime of Murder, other than Infanticide, 
from lst day of January 1861 to 31st day of De- 


22nd July. 


1870. 


cember 1870, inclusive, to be furnished early next 
Session :— 





Still undergoing 


Sentence. 
so, Date of Re- 


Name of Convict. 

Date of Convic- 

Commutation of 
Sentence. 
lease. 


Pardoned. 
Released. and, if 























Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Greenwich 
a Return, in Tabular Form, of the Applications Hospital 
for and Grants of Pensions to Merchant Seamen (Merchant 


under Greenwich Hospital Act, 1869 :— Sane 





Number 
of Applicants, 
specifying 
the Year in which 
they went to Sea. 


Total 
Annual 
Amounts 
of 


Number of 
Years 
over which 
Payments 
to Greenwich 


Number 
of 
Pensions 


Age of Applicants. 








Number 
Maximum. | Minimum. 


| 
| 
| 


Hospital 


granted. 
extended, 


Pensi 
of ions 


Applicants. 


Year. 
granted. 























Colonel Wilson Patten reported from the Select Standing 
Committee on Standing Tollenn, a Resolution ; Orders. 
which was read, as followeth : 

That, in the case of the Epping Forest Bill, the Epping Forest 
Standing Orders ought not to be dispensed with. 
. _—- That the Report do lie upon the 

able. 


The Elementary Education Bill was, according Elementary 
to Order, read the third time. Education 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. - 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Army Enlistment Bill was, according to Army Enlist- 
Order, read the third time. ment Bill, 
Resolved, 'That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third gun Licences 
Reading of the Gun Licences Bill ; Bill. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read the 
third time; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
* this day three months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“ now” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the (Mr. Glyn, } 179 

Yeas, \ Mr. Adam: 

Tellers for the (Mr. Craufurd, } 50 

Noes, \Mr. Peter Alfred Taylor: 7‘ 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 





Lords, and desire their concurrence. 7 
e 





Fiscount 
Gough (Gun 
Metal for 
Statue.) 








34 VicTroria. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair 

An Amendment was ye to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words * an humble Address be presented to Her 
“* Majesty, praying that She will be graciousl 
* pleased to direct that sufficient Gun Metal shail 
“be issued for the construction of the Statue 
‘* about to be erected in Dublin to commemorate 
“‘ the services of the late Field Marshal Viscount 
“* Gough, K.P., G.C.B., G.C.8.1.,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ an humble Address be presented to Her 
“ Majesty, praying that She will be graciously 
“ pleased to direct that sufficient Gun Metal shall 
“be issued for the construction of the Statue 
“ about to be erected in Dublin to commemorate 
“ the services of the late Field Marshal Viscount 
“ Gough, K.P., G.C.B., G.C.S.I., and that this 
“¢ House will make good the cost of the same” in- 
stead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question : 
—It passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“an humble Address be presented to Her Ma- 
“ jesty, praying that She will be graciously pleased 
“ to direct that sufficient gun metal shall be issued 
“ for the construction of the Statue about to be 
“ erected in Dublin to commemorate the services 
“ of the late Field Marshal Viscount Gough, K.P., 
“ G.C.B., G.C.8.1., and that this House will make 
“‘ good the cost of the same,” be added, instead 
thereof :—It was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then the Main Question, so amended, being put; 

Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, praying that She will be graciously 

leased to direct that sufficient gun metal shall be 
issued for the construction of the Statue about to 
be erected in Dublin to commemorate the services 
of the late Field Marshal Viscount Gough, K.P., 
G.C.B., GC.S.1., and that this House will make 
good the cost of the same. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That this House will, immediately, re- 
solve itself into the Committee of Supply :—The 
House accordingly resolved itself into the Com- 
mittee. 


(In the Committee.) 


Motion made, and Question proposed, That a 
Sum, not exceeding £. 4,072, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of the Depart- 
ment of the Queen’s and Lord Treasurer’s Re- 
membrancer in the Exchequer, Scotland, of certain 
Officers in Scotland, and other Charges formerly 
paid from the Hereditary Revenue ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question, That 
the Item of £.217. 13s. for Queen’s Plates, be 
omitted from the proposed Vote——put, and agreed 
to. 
1. Original Question, as amended—-—put, and 
eed to. 

Vou. 125. 





22nd July. 








355 


2. £.9,312, to complete the Sum for the Fishery 
Board in Scotland. 

3. £.4,867, to complete the Sum for the Depart- 
ment of the Registrar General of Births, &amp;c. in 
Scotland. 

Resolutions to be reported. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That a 
Sum, not exceeding £.4,046, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of the Board 
of Lunacy in Scotland; 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 

Mr. Dodson also reported, That the Committee 
had made Progress in the matter to them referred ; 
and that he was directed to move, That the Com- 
mittee may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- France and 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the Prussia. 
Negotiations preliminary to the War between 
France and Prussia, 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Ayrton presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Wellington 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence relative to the Monument. 
Wellington Monument, Saint Paul’s Cathedral. 

” — That the said Paper do lie upon the 
able. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Message from 
Message had been brought from the Lords by one te Lords. 
of their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Public Health public Health 
Scotland) Supplemental Bill, with Amendments ; (Scotland) 

‘. which the Lords desire the concurrence of this a 
ouse. 

The Lords have agreed to the Liverpool Admi- Liverpool 
ralty District Registrar Bill, with Amendments ; oe ‘ 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this ae 

ouse. 

The Lords have agreed to the Thames Navi- Thames Navi- 
gation Bill, with Amendments; to which the gation Bill. 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Fast India 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased (Bombay Old 
to give directions, that there be laid before this ®*"*) 
House, a Copy of Minutes of the Council of India 
relative to the failure of the Old Bank of Bombay. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Liverpool 
Lords to the Liverpool Admiralty District Regis- — ; 
° ° ° f istrict Kegis- 
trar Bill be taken into consideration upon Monday trar pit, 


next. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Public Health 
Lords to the Public Health (Scotland) Supple- een 
mental Bill be taken into consideration upon Mon- Bit 


day next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

And a Motion a made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 


ZZ2 . An 








Volunteer 
Force (Com- 
missioned 
Officers. ) 


East India 
(Civil Service.) 


356 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the | 
Question, by leaving out tn the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words, “‘to make the appointment of Commissioned 
* Officers in the Volunteer Force dependant upon 
‘social position would, in the opinion of this 
“ House, be at variance with the principles on 
“which that Force has been established, and 
“on the maintenance of which the hope of its 
“ permanence mainly depends,” instead thereof ; 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out out stand part of the 
Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Question, by leaving out from the word 
“That” to the end of the Question, in order to 
add the words, “ the Civil Service Commissioners 
‘be instructed to produce the evidence in oppo- 
“sition to that afforded by entries in the Cal- 
“ cutta Gazette and Calcutta University Calen- 
“dar, on which they considered Mr. Borooah 
“(who was a successful candidate on the occasion 
“of the last competitive examination for employ- 
‘ment in the Civil Service of Jndia, to the exclu- 
“sion of Mr. Mason), duly qualified according to 
“the existing regulations as to age, to become a 
“ candidate,” instead thereof. 

Aud the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question:—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


22nd—23rd July. 


1870. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Post Office 


mittee on the Post Office Bill ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Bill. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Pediars’ Cop. 
‘into a Committee on the Pedlars’ Certificates Bill, ficates Bill, 


(In the Committee. ) 


Ciavuse, N° 6, agreed to. 

Cause, N° 7, disagreed to. 

CiaussEs, N° 8 to N° 22, with Amendments to 
six of them, agreed to. 

CLAUSE, N° 23, disagreed to. 

A Clause added. 

Schedule amended, and agreed to. 

Preamble agreed to. 


Bill, as amended, to be reported. 





Mr. Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
Mr. Ayrton reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Shannon Navigation Bill ; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged, 

Ordered, That the Bill be committed to a Select 
Committee to consist of Five Members, Two to be 
nominated by the House, and Three by the Com- 
mittee of Selection. 


Shannon Navi- 
gation Bill, 


The Sheriffs ( Scotland) Act (1853) Amendment, Sheriffs (Scot 
&amp;c. Bill was, according to Order, read the third pores Ayre 
4. Question again proposed, That a Sum, not | time. : ment, Xe. Bill. 
exceeding £.4,046, be granted to Her Majesty, to | Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 


(In the Committee.) 





Mr. Speaker’s 
Indisposition. 


complete the Sum necessary to defray the Charge 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 31st day of March 1871, for 
the Salaries and Expenses of the Board of Lunacy 
in Scotland: 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question, That a 
Sum, not exceeding £. 2,546, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of the Board 
of Lunacy in Scotland —— put, and negatived. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 

5. £. 11,703, to complete the Sum for the Ad- 
ministration of the Poor Laws in Scotland, 


Resolutions to be reported. 





And the House having continued to sit till 
after Twelve of the clock on Saturday morning ; 


Saturday, 23rd July, 1870: 


The Clerk, at the Table, informed the House, | 


That Mr. Speaker was prevented by indisposition 
from resuming the Chair this evening :—Where- 
upon Mr, Dodson, the Chairman of the Committee 
of Ways and Means, took the Chair as Deputy 
nye pursuant to the Standing Order; and 
Mr. Glyn reported, That the Committee had come 
to several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 

Mr. Glyn also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Census Bill was, according to Order, read 
a second time ; and committed to a Committee of 
the whole House, for Tuesday next. 


| Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Mr. Ayrton reported from the Committee on 
Navy and Army Expenditure, 1868-9, several 
Resolutions; which were read, as follow: 

1. That the Expenditure incurred for certain 
Navy Services in the year ended the 31st day of 
March 1869 has fallen short of the Sums ap- 
propriated to those Services by the Sum of 
| £. 134,357. 10s. 3 d.; and that the Expenditure 
which has been incurred for certain other Navy 
Services and not provided for in the Sums appro- 
priated to those Services for the same year has 
amounted to £. 134,357. 10s. 3d. 
| 2. That the said Expenditure for Navy Ser- 
| vices unprovided for as aforesaid, amounting to 
| £. 134,357. 10s. 3d., has been temporarily de- 
| frayed, under the authority of the Commissioners 
|of Her Majesty’s Treasury, out of the Surpluses 
which have arisen, asaforesaid, upon other Votes for 
Navy Services, amounting to £. 134,357. 10s. 3 d. 

3. That the application of the said Surpluses be 
sanctioned. : 
| 4. That the Expenditure incurred for certain 
'Army Services in the year ended the 31st day 
of March 1869 has fallen short of the Sums ap- 
_propriated to those Services by the Sum of 
| £. 301,900. 3s. 8d.; and that the Net Sum of 
£. 32,747. 4s. 3d. has been realised in excess of 
the estimated Appropriations in Aid; and that 
the Expenditure which has been incurred for cer- 
| tain other Army Services, and not provided for 
_in the Sums appropriated to those Services for the 
_same year, has amounted to £. 334,647. 7s. 11 d. 

5. That the said Expenditure for Army Ser- 
vices unprovided for, as aforesaid, amounting to 
| £. 334,647. 7s. 11d., has been temporarily de- 
|frayed under the authority of the Commissioners 
of Her Majesty’s Treasury, out of the Surpluses 
which have arisen, as aforesaid, upon the ya 

y 





Navy and 
Army Ex. 
penditure 
(1868-9.) 








i- 


d- 
ll. 


84 VicToRIA. 


Army Services, and out of the said Net Amount 
realised in excess of the estimated Appropriations 
in Aid, amounting together to the Sum of 
£. 334,647. 7s. 11d. 

6. That the applicatien of the said Sums be 
sanctioned. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


tocal Govern. The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 

ment Supple- mittee on the Local Government Supplemental 

mental (NO. 4) (Ny 4) Bill; 

_ Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Greenwich The House, according to Order, resolved itself 

Hospital Bill. into a Committee on the Greenwich Hospital Bill ; 
and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Deputy 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Ayrton 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, 
without Amendment. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time | 


upon Monday next. 


Ways and The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Means. mittee of Ways and Means; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Factories and The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
_ mittee on the Factories and Workshops Bill; 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Tuesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Horse Racing Bill ; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Horse Racing 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Burials Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Burials Bill. 


Smitary Act The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
ee into a Committee on the Sanitary Act (1866) 
™ Amendment Bill; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair ; 
and Mr. Ayrton reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill, and amended the Title, as 
followeth : 

A Bill to amend certain provisions in the Sa- 

nitary and Sewage Utilization Acts. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 


next, 


Petty Customs The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
(Scotland) take into consideration the Amendment made by 
Abolition Bill. the Lords to the Petty Customs (Scotland) Aboli- 
tion Bill; and the same was twice read, and agreed 
to. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
aay to the Amendment made by their Lord- 
ships. 


China, &amp;. Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
iamticn a Copy of Memorandum showing Details of Esti- 
“qed mate for Legation and Consular Buildings in 


China and Japan. 
Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 


Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before Three of 
the clock on Saturday morning, adjourned 
till Monday next. 


VoL. 125. 


22nd—-23rd-—25th July. 


to report their Observations thereupon to the 
House, together with the Minutes of the Evidence 
taken before them. 


third time. 


the Newport Railway Bill. 


Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways Bill ; 


Reading of the Leeds Tramways Bill ; 








357 
Monday, 25th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


O RDERED, That the Select Committee on Diplomatic 


Diplomatic and Consular Services have Power a ne 


No. 382. 


Mr. Bouverie reported from the said Committee ; 


That they had considered the matters to them re- 
ferred, and directed him to make a Report thereof 
to the House, together with the Minutes of the 
Evidence taken before them, and an Appendix. 


Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 


and be printed. 


The South Eastern Railway Bill was read the South Eastern 
Rail way Bill 
Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendment, | Lords.) 


do pass. 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with an Amendment; to which 


this House doth desire the concurrence of thvir 
Lordships. 


The House proceeded to take into consideration London, 


the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway Brighton, and 


Bill, as amended in the Committee. Railway Bill 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. [Zords.] 


The House proceeded to take into consideration te 2 Rail- 
way Bi 

a0 a ds. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. “"* 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Leeds Street 
Tramways 
ul, 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Leeds Tram- 
ways Bill. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 


Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- ®"4 Salford 
trict Tramways (No. 1) Bill; 


and District 
: 2 Tramways 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (No. 1) Bill. 


upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 


Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- *"4 Salford 
trict Tramways (No. 2) Bill; 


and District 
Tramways 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time (No. 2) Bill. 


upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 


Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways Bill; Street Tram- 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time “*7* 


upon Friday next, 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Con- Conventual 
ventual and Monastic Institutions, &amp;c. have Power and Monastic 
to report their Observations thereupon to the — 
House, together with the Minutes of the Evidence No, 3g3. 
taken before them. 

Mr. Villiers reported from the said Committee ; 

That they had considered the matters to them re~ 


ferred, and directed him to make a Report thereof 


to the House, together with the Minutes of the 
Evidence taken before them, and an Appendix. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 


and be printed. 


Several Public Petitions were Sr ma and Public 


read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 
Vide Thirtieth 
z2z3 Mr, Report. 









358 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, “4 Her Ma- 

jesty’s Command,—A Paper, intituled, “J udicial 

Statistics, 1869; England and Wales, Part I. Po- 

lice—Criminal Proceedings—Prisons. Part LI. 

Common Law—Equity—Civil and Canon Law.” 
Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return to 

an Address to i 

March last, for a Return relative to the Workshops 

Regulation Act. 

Medice* Act Further Return to an Address to Her Majesty, 


a dated the 24th day of May last, for Returns rela- 


Tudicial 
statistics. 


Workshops 
R -galation 
Act. 


Contagious Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
Diseases Acts. +1,. 18th day of this instant July, for a Return re- 
lative to the Contagious Diseases Acts. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Report of the Com- 
missioners appointed to inquire into Over-Regula- 
tion Payments on Promotion in the Army, with 
Minutes of Evidence and Appendix. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Railways Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, pursuant to the 
Abandonment. directions of several Acts of Parliament,—Copy 
of Warrant of the Board of Trade, authorising the 
Abandonment of the North and South Wiltshire 
Junction Railway, in pursuance of “ The Abandon- 
ment of Ra*!ways Act, 1850,” and “ The Railway 
Companies Act, 1867,” and Report thereon. 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Monsell presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of a Despatch from the Earl Gran- 
ville, K.G., to Governor General the Right Honour- 
ab'e Sir John Young, Bart., G.0.B,, respecting the 
recent Fenian Raid into Canada. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Canada. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the New Zealand 
(Guarantee of (Guarantee of Loan) Bill, without any Amend- 


Message from 
the Lords. 


New Zealand 


Loan) Bill. ment. 


Bury Saint The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 
Edmunds and made by this House to the Bury Saint Edmunds 
— Rail- and Thetford Railway Bill, without any Amend- 
[ Lords.| ment. ; 

etAmes The Lords have agreed to the Evidence Further 
Further Amendment Act (1869) Amendment Bill, with 
Ameiudments; to which the Lords desire the con- 


Amendment 
Act (1869) , 
rath currence of this House. 


Amendment 
Bill, 


Sideviad The Lords have agreed to the Married Women’s 
Women’s _—- Property Bill. with Amendments; to which the 
Property Bill. Tords desire the concurrence of this House. . 
Tramways The Lords have agreed to the Tramways Bill, 
Bill. with Amendments; to which the Lords desire the 
concurrence of this House. 
British The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 
Columbia to make further Provision for the Government of 
Bill Lords] Pritish Columbia; to which the Lords desire the 
cencurrence of this House. 


Resolved, That To-morrow, and every succeeding 
Tuesday during the present Session, Orders of the 
Day have precedence of Notices of Motions, 
Government Orders of the Day having the priority. 


Business of 
the House. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 


Supply. 


2th July. 


er Majesty, dated the 3rd day of | 





tive to the Medical Act (1858) ( Licensing Bodies). | 





1870. 
An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words * this House is of opinion that, with a view 
“tothe reduction of public expenditure, it is ex- 
“ pedient that all unnecessary offices should be 
** suppressed ; and that, at a time when reductions 
“are being made in the lower appointments in 
* the Public Service, it is fitting chat the sine- 
* cure office of Lord Privy Seal should be abo- 
* lished,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Ques- 
tion 3; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the { Mr. William Henry Glad- 

on | __ stone, 170. 
, | Captain Greville: 
Tellers for the (Sir Charles Dilke, } 
Noes, \Sir Wilfrid Lawson : 60. 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 

(In the Committee.) 

1. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Supplementary Sum, not exceeding £. 10,170, 
be granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 31st day of March 1871, for 
the Buildings of the Houses of Parliament ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question, That 
the Item of £.7,160, for the Re-arrangement of 
the Refreshment Department, and for Alterations 
connected therewith, on the Basement and Prin- 
cipal Floors, and for the Erection of a Committee 
Room for the use of the House of Lords, with 
Entrances thereto from the Peers’ Corridors, be 
omitted from the proposed Vote put, and 
negatived. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 

2. £.21,674, to complete the Sum for the Main- 
tenance and Repair of the Royal Palaces. 

3. £. 80,437, to complete the Sum for the Royal 
Parks and Pleasure Gardens. 

4, £. 83,807, to complete the Sum for the Main- 
tenance and Repair of Public Buildings. 

5. £.11,700, to complete the Sum for the Supply 
and Repair of Furniture in the Public Depart- 
ments. 

6. £. 22,587, to complete the Sum for the Build- 
ings of the Houses of Parliament. 

7. £.12,500, to complete the Sum for the Pur- 
chase of Land and Houses near the Downing-street 
Site for Public Offices. 

8. £.24,083, to complete the Sum for Enlarging 
the Public Record Repository. 

9. £.4,395, to complete the Sum for the Repair 
and Restoration of the Chapter House at West- 
minster. 

10. £. 10,067, to complete the Sum for one-half 
of the Expense of erecting or improving Court 
Houses or Offices for the Sheriff Courts in Scot- 
land. 

11. £.11,200, to complete the Sum for the Ex- 
pense of a Building for the University of London. 

12. £. 13,250, to complete the Sum for the Uni- 
versity of Glasgow. 

13. £.6,500, to complete the Sum for the Ex- 
tension of the Industrial Museum, Edinburgh. 

14. £.36,000, to complete the Sum for erecting 
a new Building ou the Site of the Wings and on 
a portion of the Courtyard of Burlington House for 
the Occupation of various Learned Bodies. 

15. £. 101,648, to complete the Sum for erecting ~ 
and maintaining certain Works and Buildings at 
the Post Office and Inland Revenue. 
16. £. 9,744, 








34 Vicrorta. 


16. £.9,774, to complete the Sum for the Main- 
tenance and Repair of the British Museum Build- | 
ings. 

17. £.40,762, to complete the Sum for New 
Buildings for County Courts, Maintenance and 
Repair of Courts, Supply of Furniture, Fuel, &amp;c., 
and other Charges attendant thereon. 

18, £. 80,100, to complete the Sum for the Sur- 
vey of the United Kingdom, including the Revision 
of the Survey of Jre/and, Maps for Landed Estates 
Court, Ireland, Publication of Maps, and En- 
graving the Geological Survey. 

19. £.7,600, for the Enlargement of Marlborough 
House. 

20. £.28,199, to complete the Sum for con- | 
structing certain Harbours, &amp;c. under the Board 
of Trade. 

21. £.2,380, to complete the Sum on account 
of the Expense of constructing Portland Harbour. 

22. £.6,500, to complete the Sum for the Es- 
tablishment and Maintenance of a Fire Brigade in 
the Metropolis. 

23. £. 23,913, to complete the Sum for Contri- 
butions in aid of Local Assessments for the Relief | 
of the Poor, and for other purposes, in respect of 
certain Descriptions of Government Property. 

24. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £. 99,542, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for the Erection, Repairs, and Maintenance 
of the several Public Buildings in the Department | 
of the Commissioners of Public Works in Jreland ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
posed, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 97,542 be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 13871, for the Erection, Repairs, 
and Maintenance of the several Public Buildings 
in the Department of the Commissioners of Public 
Works in Ireland :—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 

25. £.3,500, to complete the Sum for the Re- 
storation of the Works of the Ulster Canal. 

26. £.10,010, to complete the Sum for certain 
Lighthouses Abroad. 





2 th—2th July. 


359 


posed, That the Chairman do report Progress, and 
ask leave to sit again:—Motion, by leave, with- 
drawn. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 

30. £.17,746, to complete the Sum for the 
Offices of the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieu- 
tenant of Ireland in Dublin and London. 

31. £.250, to complete the Sum for Expenses 
connected with the Boundary Survey, Ireland. 

32. £.43, to complete the Sum for the Office of 
the Commissioners of Charitable Donations and 
Bequests for Jreland. 

33. £. 13,130, to complete the Sum for the De- 
partment of the Registrar General of Births, &amp;c. 

34. £.65,522, to complete the Sum for the 
Administration of the Laws relating to the Poor 
in Ireland. 

35. £. 2,992, to complete the Sum for the Public 
Record Office in Ireland. 

36. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £.17,730, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of paymert 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of the Office 
of Public Works in Jreland ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
posed, That a Sum, not exceeding £.16,530 be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Office of Public Works in Jre- 
land :—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 


Resolutions to be reported. 





And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 26th July, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day, 
at Two of the clock. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 





27. £. 1,722, to complete the Sum for the Main- | 
tenance and Repairs of Embassy Houses Abroad. | 


28. £.41,610,to complete the Sum forthe British | 


Embassy Houses, Chapel, Consular Offices, &amp;c. at 
Constantinople, China, Japan, and Tehran. 

29. Motion made, and Question proposed, That | 
a Sum, not exceeding £. 4,231, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for the Salaries of the Officers and Attend- 
ants of the Household of the Lord Lieutenant of 
Ireland, and other Expenses ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question put, 
That the &lt; of £.1,562 for Queen’s Plates, be 
omitted from the proposed Vote ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the Yeas, — } 61. 
Tellers for the Noes, We re we } 81. 


Original Question put, and agreed to. 
30. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £.17,746, be granted to 
Her Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to 
defray the Charge which will come in course of 
payment during the year ending on the 31st day 
of March 1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of 
the Offices of the Chief Secretary to the Lord 
Lieutenant of Ireland in Dublin and London, and 
Subordinate Departments ; 
Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
VoL. 125. 


was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Twoof 
the clock, again resolve itself into the said Commitiee. 


| follow : 
1. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 1,794, be 


course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the Offices of the Registrars of Friendly 
Societies in England, Scotland, and Ireland. 

2. That a Sum, not rom 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for Stationery, Printing, 
Binding, and Printed Books for the several Public 
Departments, and for Stationery, Binding, Printing, 
and Paper for the two Houses of Parliament, in- 
cluding the Salaries and Expenses of the Sta- 
tionery Office. 

3. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 17,524, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Meer which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the. 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 

enses of the Office of Woods, Forests, and Land 
Sarrenincs, and of the Office of Land Revenue 

Records and Inrolments. 
Z2L4 4. That 





Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of supply Report 
Supply, several Resolutions; which were read, as [2lst July.) 


Registrars of 


granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- Friendly 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 5°ities 


£. 241,656, be Stationery, 


Printing, 


Binding, &amp;c. 


Woods, 
Forests, and 


Land Revenues, 
&amp;e. 









































































Works and 
Publ.c Build- 


ings. 


Secret Services. 


Registrars of 
Friendly 
Societies. 


Supply Report 
[22nd July.} 


Queen's and 
Lord Trea- 
surer’s Kemem- 
brancer, &amp;c. 
(Scotland.) 


Fishery Board 
(Scotland. ) 


Rdgistrar 

General of 
Births, &amp;c. 
(Scotland. ) 


Lunacy Board 
(Scotland. ) 


Poor Law ' 
Administration 
(Scotland. ) 


Queen’s and 
Lord Trea- 
surer’s Remem- 
brancer, &amp;c. 
(Scotland. ) 


360 2th—26th July. 1870. 


4. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 22,928, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the Office of the Commissioners of Her 
Majesty’s Works and Public Buildings. 

5. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 17,000, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for Her Majesty’s Foreign 
and other Secret Services. 

The first Resolution, being read a second time, 
was amended, by leaving out “ £. 1,794,” and in- 
serting “ £.1,394,” instead thereof:—And the 
said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, as 
followeth :— 

1. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 1,394, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the Offices of the Registrars of Friendly 
Societies in England, Scotland, and Ireland. 

Then the subsequent Resolutions, being read a 
second time, were agreed to. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of 
Supply, several Resolutions; which were read, as 
follow : 

1. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 3,854. 7s., be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
eessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
= of the Department of the Queen’s and Lord 

reasurer’s Remembrancer in the Exchequer, 
Scotland, of certain Officers in Scotland, and other 
Charges formerly paid from the Hereditary Re- 
venue. 

2. That a Sum, not exceeding £.9,312, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, of the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the Fishery Board in Scotland. 

3. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 4,867, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses in the Department of the Registrar General 
of Births, &amp;c. in Scotland. 

4. That a Sum, not exceeding £.4,046, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the Board of Lunacy in Scotland. 

5. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 11,703, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, of Salaries and Expenses 
connected with the Administration of the Poor 
Laws in Scotland. 

The first Resolution, being read a second time, 
was amended, by leaving out “ £.3,854. 7 s.,” and 
inserting “ £.3,854,” instead thereof:—And the 
said Resolution, so amended, was agreed to, as 
followeth :— 

1. That a Sum, not exceeding £.3,854, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3ist day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 

nses of the Department of the Queen’s and Lord 
Treasurer’s Remembrancer in the Exchequer, Scot- 
land, of certain Officers in Scotland, and other 





Charges formerly paid from the Hereditary Re- 
venue. 

Then the subsequent Resolutions, being read a 
second time, were agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second canada 
Reading of the Canada (Guarantee of Loan) Bill; (Guarantee of 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 1°"),Bill. 

upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Turnpike Acts 
mittee on the Turnpike Acts Continuance, &amp;c, Continuance, 
Bill; &amp;e. Bill. 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word ‘“ That” 
to - end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ it is most undesirable that such an increase 
*‘ of rates as is contemplated by this Bill should a 
* be imposed at a moment when a general revision 
* of local taxation is in contemplation,” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the f Mr. Glyn, 

Yeas, {Mr Adam: } 98. 

Tellers for ~~ Knight, ) 

Noes, Lord Claud John Hamilton : { 


So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 

Criauses, N’ 1 to N° 11, with Amendments to 
one of them, agreed to. 

Two Clauses added. 

Another Clause (Financial year of highway 
boards) ——brought up, and read the first time. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Clause be read a secund time :— Motion and Clause, 
by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Clause added. 

First Schedule. 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed in p. 6, to leave 
out the fourth and sixth paragraphs. 

Question, That the fourth and sixth paragraphs 
stand part of the Schedule——put, and agreed to. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 6, 1. 22, after 
the word “ roads,” to insert the pee 


8. 


“6 W.4,c. 19 { An Act for making and maintaining a Turn- 
pike Road from Saint Leonard’s and 
Saint Mary Magdalen to the Royal Oak 
Inn at Whatlington and through Sedles- 
comb to Cripp’s Corner, in the Parish of 
Ewhurst, in the County of Sussex. 

“6 W.4, c.46 , An Act for making and maintaining as 
Turnpike a Road leading from the Flim- 
well to Hastings 'Turnpike Road at or near 
Beauport, in the Parish of Hollington, to 
Hastings, iu the County of Sussex.” 


Question, That those words be there inserted 
——put, and negatived. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 6, 1. 35, 
after the word “roads,” to insert the words 
« Portsmouth and Sheetbridge Trust.” : 

Question put, That those words be there in- 
serted ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the f Sir James Elphinstone, \ 5 

Yeas, a Robert Fowler : : 

Tellers for thef Mr. Glyn, 1 

ya é vin 


Noes, Mr. J 
Another 








(rel 


BEee 


Forger 


ze 


Inclosure Bill. 


Glebe Loans 
([reland ) Bill. 


Matrimonial 
Causes and 
Marriage Law 
(Ireland) Bill. 


Census (Scot- 
land) Bill. 


Pedlars’ Certi- 
ficates Bill, 
eel Duties 

ment 
Bill, 


Stamp Duties 
Bill, 


National Debt 
bill, 


Forgery Bill. 


Statute La 
Revision Bill 








$4 Vicroria. 


Another Amendment made. 

Schedule; as amended, agreed to. 

The Second Schedule to the Ninth Schedule, 
with Amendments to three of them, agreed to. 

Preamble agreed to. 


Bill, as amended, to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Inclosure Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Glebe Loans (Ireland) Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day, at Two of the clock. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Matrimonial Causes and Marriage 
Law (Ireland) Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


The Census (Scotland) Bill was, according to 
Order, read a second time; and committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Thursday 
next. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking into 
consideration the Pedlars’ Certificates Bill, as 
amended in the Committee ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Stamp Duties Management Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read asecond time 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Stamp Duties Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the National Debt Bill; and, 
after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed 
the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That the 
Committee had gone through the Bill, and directed 
him to report the same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Forgery Bill; and, after 
some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the 
Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Com- 
mittee had gone through the Bill, and directed him 
to report the same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


_ The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Statute Law Revision 
Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same with- 
out Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the the third time 
this day. 
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2th—26th July. 








361 
The Order-of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Ecclesiastical Titles Act Repeal 
Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Ecclesiastical 
Titles Act 
Repeal 

Bill [Lords.] 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Sigh Court 


Reading of the High Court of Justice Bill; he yal 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. Bill [Lords.] 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 

The Order of the day being read, for the Second suet 

Reading of the Appellate Jurisdiction Bill; Dill LLorde) 


Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Pilotage Bill, 
mittee on the Pilotage Bill; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Medical Act 
(1858) Amend- 
ment Bill 
[Lords.] 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Medical Act (1858) Amendment 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Prayer Book 
— of the Prayer Book (Tables of Lessons) Venom Bi 
: ords. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second —, 
upon Monday next. 


_ The Siam and Straits Settlements Jurisdiction Siam and 
Bill was, according to Order, read a second time; pee 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, diction Bill 


for Monday next. [Lords.] 


Foreign Enlist- 
ment Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Foreign Enlistment Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Friday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Public Schools 
mittee on the Public Schools Act (1868) Amend- {ct (86s) | 
ment Bill; Bill. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Inland 
mittee on the Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill; Repeal Bil 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday : 

next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Public Health 
take into consideration the Amendments made by (Scotland) , 
the Lords to the Public Health (Scotland) Sup- }1pPlement 
plemental Bill; and the same were twice read, 
and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Local Govern- 
into a Committee on the Local Government Sup- ane Giles a 
a o. 4) Bill; and, after some time spent Bil, iit. 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 


The Greenwich Hospital Bill was, according to Greenwich 
Order, read the third time. Hospital Bill. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
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362 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ways and 
Means. 


Habitual 
Drunkards 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

Reading of the Habitual Drunkards Bill ; 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Joint Stock Companies’ Arrange- 
ment Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Joint Stock 
Companies’ 
Arrangement 
Bill. 


Benefit Build- 
ing Societies 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Benefit Building Societies Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Charities, &amp;c. 
Exemption 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

Reading of the Charities, &amp;c. Exemption Bill ; 
Ordered, That tlie said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Sequestration Bill ; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Sequestration 
Bill [Lords.} 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Ecclesiastical Dilapidations (No. 2) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Ecclesiastical 
Dilapidations 
(No. 2) Bill 

[ Lords. 


Corrupt 


} The Corrupt Practices Acts Amendment Bill 
Practices Acts 


was, according to Order, read a second time ; and 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for this day. 


Amendment 
Bill. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the JLiverpool Admiralty District 
Registrar Bill ; and the same were twice read, and 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


Liverpool 
Admiralty 
District 
Registrar Bill. 


Sanitary Act 
(1866) Amend- 
ment Bill. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Sanitary Act (1866) 
Amendment Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Petty Sessions Clerk (Jreland) Act 
(1858): And that Mr. Chichester Fortescue and 
Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland do prepare, and 
bring it in. 


Petty Sessions 
Clerk (Jre- 
land) Act 
(1858) Amend. 
ment. 


Census 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
(Ireland.) 


for taking the Census of /reland: And that Mr. 
Chichester Fortescue, Mr. Secretary Bruce, and Mr. 
Solicitor General for Jreland do prepare, and bring 
it in. 


The Select Committee on the Shannon Naviga- 
tion Bill was nominated of Mr. Stansfeld and Mr. 
William Gregory, and Three Members to be ap- 
pointed by the Committee of Selection. 

Ordered, That Three be the Quornm. 


Shannon 
Navigation 
Bill. 


Viecount The Order made, upon the 22nd day of this 
Gough (Gun instant July, for presenting an Address to Her 
Ay Majesty relative to the issue of Gun Metal for the 

, construction of a Statue in commemoration of the 


25th—26th July. 


| (Colonels) have Power to report their Observations (Co! 





1870. 


Services of the late Field Marshal Viscount 
Gough, was read, and discharged. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into a Committee to consider of an humble 
Address to be presented to Her Majesty, praying 
that She will be graciously pleased to direct that 
sufficient Gun Metal shall be issued for the con- 
struction of the Statue about to be erected in 
Dublin to commemorate the Services of the late 
Field Marshal Viscount Gough, K.P.,G.C.B., G-C.S.1., 
and assuring Her Majesty that this House will 
make good the cost of the same. 


Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland presented a petty secs: 

: : S 
Bill to amend the Petty Sessions Clerk (Jreland) Clerk (Ire 
Act (1858): And the same was read the first time ; yore Act 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Thurs- a _ 


day next; and to be printed. Bill 936 


Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland presented a census 
Bill for taking the Census of Jreland: And the (Ireland) Bil, 
same was read the first time; and ordered to be Bill 237. 
read a second time upon Thursday next; and to 
be printed. 


A Motion being made, That this House will, gonens 
this day, at Two of the clock, resolve itself into a [Expenses.] 
Committee to consider of authorising the payment 
out of Moneys to be provided by Parliament, of 
the Expenses of taking the Census of the Popula- 
tion in the year 1871, whichshall become chargeable 
under the provisions of the several Acts which may 
be passed during the present Session relating to 
different parts of the United Kingdom ; 

Mr. Secretary Bruce, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand, acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, 
having been informed of the subject-matter of this 
Motion, recommends it to the consideration of the 
House. 

Resulved, That this House will, this day, at Two 
of the clock, resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Married 
Lords to the Married Women’s Property Bill be Wowen’s 
taken into consideration upon Thursday next. Property Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended by the Lords, Bill 238. 
be printed, 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Tramways 
Lords to the Tramways Bill be taken into consi- Bill. 
deration upon Thursday next. Bill 239. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended by the Lords, 
be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after Two of the 
clock on Tuesday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 








Tuesday, 26th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


V ISCOUNT Bury reported from the Select shannon 


Committee on the Shannon Navigation Bill; a 


Bill 240. 


That they had examined the allegations of the Bill, B 
and found the same to be true; and had gone 
through the Bill, and made Amendments there- 
unto. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 
Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Thursday next. 


Ordered, That the Select Committee on Army Army © 
oneis. 


thereupon to the House, together with the Minutes No. 38. 
of the Evidence taken before them. 

Major Anson reported from the said Committee ; 
That they had considered the matters to them re- 











34 Victoria. 


ferred, and directed him to make a Report thereof 
to the House, together with the Minutes of the 
Evidence taken before them, and an Appendix. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Dodson reported the Dagenham (Thames) 


— Docks Bill, without Amendment. 

Decks ” Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time. 

Loras. 

—_ The House proceeded to take into consideration 

Oa Bill. ™ the Amendments made by the Lords to the Thames 

. Navigation Bill; and the same were twice read, 
and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 

The Halesowen and Bromsgrove Branch Rail- 

Halesowen and ays Bill was read the third time. 

fench Rail- Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 

ways Bill do pass. 

(Lords. Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with Amendments; to which 
this House doth desire the concurrence of their 
Lordships. 

Several Public Petitions were presented, and 

oll read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 

Vide Thirtieth 

-_ Ordered, That the Return relative to Procura- 

een ty tors Fiscal (County of Fife), which was presented 

rie) ‘iad upon the 21st day of this instant July, be printed. 
—&lt;se— Ordered, That the Returns relative to the Me- 

Medical Act dical Act (1858) (Licensing Bodies), which were 

oe bora presented upon the 21st and 25th days of this in- 
No. 387, stant July, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Paper relative to Railways 

—— Abandonment, which was presented upon the 25th 

No. 31, | day of this instant July, be printed. 

itn of Mr. Stansfeld presented, pursuant to the direc- 

Justice tions of an Act of Parliament,—Accounts showing 

(Salariesand the Receipts and Expenditure of the Court of 

fake.) Chancery and of the Court of Bankruptcy, for 
the period to 31st March 1870, as required to be 

repared by the Courts of Justice (Salaries and 
Funds) Act, 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Accounts do lie upon the 
Table. 

Public Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- 

Records, jesty’s Command,—Copy of Thirty-first Report of 
the Deputy Keeper of the Public Records. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 

Customs Acts, Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, 

= dated the 27th day of June last, for a Return re- 
lative to the Customs Acts, 1860. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 

7 Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, pursuant to 

Banke the directions of an Act of Parliament,— Account 


of the Amount due by the Public to Depositors 
in Military Savings Banks on the 3lst March 
1868, and of the Receipts, Interests, and Disburse- 
ments in the said Military Savings Banks a 
the year next ensuing, ending on the 31st Marc 
1869, including the Amount due on account of 
Army Charitable Funds; and of the subsequent 
Receipts, Interests, and Disbursements on account 
thereof, to the 31st March 1869 :——Also, an Ac- 
count of the Sums paid over by the er va 
State for War to the Commissioners for the Re- 
Vou. 125. 





26th July. 


363 


duction of the National Debt, for Investment in 
Bank Annuities on account of the Fund for Mili- 
tary Savings Banks; and of the Dividends reported 
to the Secretary of State for War by the said 
Commissioners to have been received thereon, and 
invested in further aid of the Fund for Military 
Savings Banks. 


Ordered, That the said Account do lie upon the 
Table. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Copy of all Petitions from the Gambia 
with reference to the proposed Cession of that 
Settlement to France :——And, Copy or Extracts 
from Despatches on the subject from Officials on 
that Coast. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as are 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. 








Mr. Childers presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
ana, ene Estimate of Her Majesty’s 
Navy, for the year 1870-71:—An Estimate of 
the Shum required to defray the Charge which will 
come in course of Payment in the year ending the 
31st March 1871, in consequence of the introduc- 
tion of the system of Monthly instead of Quarterly 
Payments of Half and Retired Pay to the Officers 
of the Navy and Royal Marines. 

Mr. Childers also presented, pursuant to the di- 
rections of an Act of Parliament,—An Account, 
showing the Receipt and Expenditure of Naval 
Prize, Bounty, Salvage, and other Moneys, be- 
tween the Ist April 1869 and the 3lst March 
1870. 

Ordered, That the said Estimate be referred to 
the Committee of Supply, and be printed; and 
that the Account do lie upon the Table. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Glebe pow (Ireland) Bill ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
** this day three months.” 

And the Question bein 
“ now” stand part of the 6 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the Yeas,} = os “ } 161. 

r. Candlish, } 58 
r. M‘Laren: . 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for Thursday next. 


put, That the word 
uestion ; 








Tellers for the N oes,{ 7 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of 
Supply, several Resolutions ; which were read, as 
follow : 

1. That a Supplementary Sum, not exceeding 
£. 10,170, be granted to Her Majesty, to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for the Buildings of the Houses of Parlia- 
ment. 

2. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 21,674, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Maintenance and 





Repair of the Royal Palaces. 
342 3. That 





The Gambia 
Settlement. 


Navy. 
No, 384, 


Naval Prize 
Money, &amp;c. 


Glebe Loans 
({reland) Bill. 


Supply. 


Houses of 
Parliament 
(Buildings) 
Supplementary. 


Royal Palaces. 


























| al Parks 
and Pleasure 
Gardens, 


Public 
Buildings, &amp;c. 


Public De- 
partments 
(Furniture.) 


Houses of 
Parliament, 
(Buildings.) 


Public Offices 
Site. 


Public Record 
Repository. 


Chapter House 
at West- 
minster. 


Sheriff Courts 
(Scotland). 
Court Houses 
or Offices, 


London 
University. 


Glasgow 
University. 


Industrial 
Museum, 
Edinburgh. 


Burlington 
House. 


364 


3. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 80,437, be 
granted to Her te to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Royal Parks and 
Pieasure Gardens. 

4, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 83,807, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lst day of March 1871, for the Maintenance and 
Repair of Public Buildings; for providing the 
necessary supply of Water; for Rents of Houses 
hired for the temporary accommodation of Public 
Departments, and Charges attendant thereon. 

5. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 11,700, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lst day of March 1871, for the Supply and Repair 
of Furniture in the Public Departments. 

6. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 22,587, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Buildings of the 
Houses of Parliament. 

7. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 12,500, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lstday of March 1871, for the Purchase of Land 
and Houses near the Downing Street Site for Pub- 
lic Offices. 

8. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 24,083, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day ot March 1871, for enlarging the Public 
Record Repository, and providing the necessary 
Fittings, 

9, That a Sum, not exceeding £.4,395, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Repair and Re- 
storation of the Chapter House at Westminster. 

10. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 10,067, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for one-half of the Ex- 
pense of erecting or improving Court Houses or 
Offices for the Sheriff Courts in Scotland, and the 
Expense of maintaining Courts so erected or 
improved. 

11. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 11,200, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lstday of March 1871, for the Expense of a 
Building for the University of London. 

12, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 13,250, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3ist day of March 1871, of a Grant in aid of 
the New Buildings for the University of Glus- 
gow. 

13. That a Sum, not exceeding £.6,500, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Extension of the 
Industrial Museum, Edinburgh. 

14, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 36,000, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lst day of March 1871, for erecting a new 


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Building on the site of the Wings and ona 
of the Courtyard of Burlington House for 
cupation of various Learned Bodies. 

15. That a Sum, not exceeding £.101,648, be post office 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- and Inland 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in ha 

f t during the year ending on the ‘Y°™* ®*) 
course of paymen g y ng on the 
31st day of March 1871, for erecting and main- 
taining certain Works and Buildings at the Post 
Office and Inland Revenue. 

16. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 9,744, be British 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- Museum 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in ?¥ tings, &amp;, 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Maintenance and 
Repair of the British Museum Buildings, for 
Rents of Premises, Supply of Furniture, and 
other Charges attendant thereon. 

17. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 40,762, be County Courts, 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- NewBuildings, 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in “” 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for New Buildings for 
County Courts, Maintenance and Repair of 
Courts, Supply of Furniture, Fuel, &amp;c., and other 
Charges attendant thereon. 

18. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 80,100, be survey, 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Survey of the 
United Kingdom, including the revision of the 
Survey of /reland, Maps for Landed Estates 
Court, Jreland, publication of Maps, and engray- 
ing the Geological Survey. 

19. That a Sum, not exceeding £.7,600, be Marlborough 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge ent ont 
which will come in course of payment during the — : 
year ending on the 31st day of March 1871, for the 
Enlargement of Marlborough House. 

20. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 28,199, be Harbours, Ke, 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lst day of March 1871, for constructing certain 
Harbours, &amp;c. under the Board of ‘Trade. 

21. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 2,380, be Portland 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- Harbour. 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lst day of March 1871, on account of the Expense 
of constructing Portland Harbour. 

22. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 6,500, be Fire Brigade 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- (Metropolis.) 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Contribution 
towards the Funds for the Establishment and 
Maintenance of a Fire Brigade in the Metro- 
polis. 

23. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 23,913, be Local Assess 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- prey ae 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in g,, . 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March i871, for Contributions in aid 


‘of Local Assessments for the Reliet’ of the Poor, 


and for other purposes, in respect of certain de- 
scriptions of Government Property, and for 
Salaries and Expenses connected with the Inves- 
tigation of Claims for Rates on Government Pro- 
perty, or for Contributions in lieu of Rates. 

24. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 99,542, be Public Works 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- (Ireland) 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Erection, Repairs, 
and Maintenance of the several Public Buildings 
in the Department ot the Commissioners of Public 
Works in freland. 

25. That a Sum, not exceeding eaiconno~ iam Canal. 


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granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Restoration of the 
Works of the Ulster Canal. 

26. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 10,010, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, fur erecting and main- 
taining certain Lighthouses Abroad. 

27. That a Sum, not exceeding £1,722, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Maintenance and 
Repairs of Embassy Houses Abroad. 

28. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 41,610, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the British Embassy 
Houses, Chapel, Consular Offices, &amp;c. at Constan- 
tinople, China, Japan, and Tehran. 

29. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 4,231, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries of the 
Officers and Attendants of the Household of 
the Lord Lieutenant of Jreland, and other Ex- 
penses. 

30. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 17,746, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the Offices of the Chief Secretary to the 
Lord Lieutenant of Zreland in Dublin and London, 
and Subordinate Departments. 

31. That a Sum, not exceeding £.250, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charges which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3istday of March 1871, connected with the Boun- 
dary Survey, Jreland. 

32. That a Sum, not exceeding £.43, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, of Salaries and Expenses 
of the Office of the Commissioners of Charitable 
Donations and Bequests for Jreland. 

33. That a Sum, not exceeding £.13,130, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, of Salaries and 
Expenses in the Department of the Registrar 
General of Births, &amp;c., and the Expenses of the 
Collection of Agricultural and Emigration Statis- 
tics in Treland. 

34. That a Sum, not exceeding £.65,522, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, of Expenses con- 
nected with the Administration of the Laws re- 
lating to the Poor in Jreland. 

35. That a Sum, not exceeding £.2,992, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, of the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Public Record Office in Ireland, 
and of the Keeper of State Papers in Dublin. 

36. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 17,730, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
Vo. 125, 


26th July. 











acquainted the House, That Her 








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the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Office of Public Works in Jre- 
land, 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- supply, 


mittee of Supply ; 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 


| the Chair ; 


An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word * That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 


words, “in the opinion of this House, it is inex- Public Schools 


“pedient that the Revised Statutes for the con- 
“ stitution of the new Governing Bodies of Harrow 
“and Winchester Schools should require that any 
** person, in order to be qualified to be elected or 
**nominated a member of the Governing Bodies, 
“must be a member of the Church of England,” 
instead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Ques- 
tion ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the Yeas,{ ore oe . 1 85. 
{ 


r Mr. Stevenson, 
Tellers for the Noes, Mr. Rylands : 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had made 
Progress in the matter to them referred; and thai 
he was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


f 73, 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself (napen 
pe 


into a Committee on Census [Expenses]. 
(In the Committee. ) 


Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the 
payment, out of Moneys to be provided by Par- 
liament, of the Expenses of taking the Census of 
the Population in the year 1871, which shall be- 
come chargeable under the provisions of the seve- 
ral Acts which may be passed during the present 
Session relating to different parts of the United 
Kingdom. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Urdered, That the Report be received To- 
morrow. 


A Motion being made, That this House will, Shannon Navi- 


To-morrow, resolve itself into a Committee to con- F 
sider of authorising the issue of Money out of the 
Consolidated Fund of the United Kingdom to 
enable the Commissioners of Public Works in 
Ireland to carry out the provisions of any Act of 
the present Session for amending and enlarging the 
powers of the Acts relating to the Navigation of 
the River Shannon, and for the other purposes 


relating thereto ; 


Mr. Stansfeld, by Her Majesty’s Command, 
ajesty, having 
been informed of the subject-matter of this Motion, . 


recommends it to the consideration of the House. 


Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee, 
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366 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, by Her Majesty’s 
Command,—Supplementary Estimate of Sums re- 
quired to be voted for the Expenditure of the year 
ending 31st March 1870, in addition to the Sums 
already provided in the Estimates presented in the 
Session of 1868-9. 

Ordered, That the said Estimate be referred to 
the Committee of Supply ; and be printed. 


Civil Services. 
No. 388. 


Message from 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a 
the Lords. , 


Message had been brought from the Lords by one 
of their Clerks, as followeth : 
South Eastern The Lords have agreed to the Amendment made 
Railway Bill by this House to the South Eastern Railway Bill, 
waa without any Amendment. 
Harborne The Lords have agreed to the Amendments 
{herds Bill made by this House to the Harborne Railway Bill, 
, without any Amendment. 

Pier and The Lords have agreed to the Pier and Har- 
yl bour Orders Confirmation (No. 2) Bill, with 
firmation Amendments; to which the Lords desire the con- 
(No. 2) Bill. currence of this House. 
Gasand Water The Lords have agreed to the Gas and Water 
Facilities Bill. Facilities Bill, with Amendments; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Medical Officers 
Superannuation Bill, with Amendments ;_to which 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


The Lords agree to the Amendment made by 
this House to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships to the Jrisk Land Bill, with Amend- 
ments, to which they desire the concurrence of 
this House; and insist on the Amendment made 
by their Lordships to the Amendments made by 
this House to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships to which this House disagree, for which 
they assign their Reasons. 


Ste Lent Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 

Bill Lords to the Amendments made by this House to 

™ “the Amendments made by their Lordships to the 

Irish Land Bill, together with the Reasons as- 

signed by the Lords for insisting on their Amend- 

ment to the Amendments made by this House to 

the Amendments made by their Lordships to 

which this House hath disagreed, be taken into 
consideration upon Thursday next. 


Medical 
Officers Super- 
annuation 
Bill. 


Irish Land ; 
Bill. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into the Committee of Supply. 


(In the Committee.) 


1. £.29,615, to complete the Sum for the Solici- 
tor for the Affairs of Her Majesty’s Treasury. 

2. £.120,633, to complete the Sum for Prose- 
cutions at Assizes and Quarter Sessions, formerly 
paid out of County Rates. 

3. £.120,331, to complete the Sum for the Sa- 
laries and Expenses of the Court of Chancery in 
England as are not charged on the Consolidated 
Fund. 

4, £.42,315, to complete the Sum for such Sa- 
laries and Expenses of the Superior Courts of 
Common Law as are not cheniel upon the Con- 
solidated Fund. 

5. £.52,377, to complete the Sum for such of 
the Salaries and Expenses of the London Court of 
Bankruptcy as are not charged upon the Consoli- 
dated Fund. 

6. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £.353,632, be granted to 
Her Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to 
defray the Charge which will come in course of 

ayment during the year ending on the 3lst day 
of March 1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of 
the County Courts ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question 
ao That the Item of £. 14,724, for the Travelling 

xpenses of Judges be reduced by the Sum of 
£.5,000 :—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 


Supply. 


26th July. 


ro- 


parishes, boroughs, ‘&amp;c). 





1870. 


Original Question put, and agreed to. 

7. £.62,020, to complete the Sum for the Sa- 
laries and Expenses of the Courts of Probate and 
Divorce and Matrimonial Causes in England. 

8. £.9,200, to complete the Sum for the Offices 
of the Registrar and Marshal of the High Court 
of Admiralty. 

9. £.3,570, to complete the Sum for the Office 
of Land Registry. 

10. £.16,899, to complete the Sum for the Police 
Courts of London and Sheerness. 

11. £.145,803, to complete the Sum for the 
Salaries and Expenses of the Metropolitan Police. 


Resolutions to be reported. 





The Clerk Assistant, at the Table, informed the Mr. Speaker's 
revented by in- !disposition,’ 


House, That Mr. Speaker was 
disposition from resuming the Chair this evening: 
hereupon Mr. Dodson, the Chairman of the 
Committee of Ways and Means, took the Chair 
as Deputy Speaker, pursuant to the Standing 
Order; and Mr. Stansfeld reported, That the Com- 
mittee had come to several Resolutions, 

Ordered, That the Report be received To- 
morrow. 

Mr. Stansfeld also acquainted the House, that 
he was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, 
again resolve itself into the said Committee, 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Census Bill, 


into a Committee on the Census Bill. 
(In the Committee. ) 
Preamble postponed. 


Criavuses, N° 1 to N° 3, agreed to. 


CriauskE, N° 4(Householders’ schedules to ‘be 
left at dwelling-houses). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 14, after the 
word “condition,” to insert the words “ religious 
* profession.” 

Question put, That those words be there in- 
serted ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the; Mr. Bourke, } a 

Yeas, | Sir Michael Hicks Beach ; F 

Tellers for the Mr. Glyn, \ 90 

Noes, Mr. Adam: | Siete 


Another Amendment proposed, in p. 2, 1. 14, 
after the word “condition,” to insert the words 
* including whether married to a first cousin.” 

Question put, That those words be there in- 
serted ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the {Sir John Lubbock, 

Yeas, \|Dr. Lyon Playfair: 

Tellers for the { Mr. Beresford Hope, 

Noes, (Me. Melly : 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause to add the words, ‘* Provided always it 
“ shall be lawful for the Secretary of State to take 
“means in order to ascertain the number in 
‘‘ attendance on some one Lord’s Day at public 
“ meetings, and likewise to afford each house- 
‘holder an opportunity to state voluntarily, 
“and according to such designation as he may 
“think appropriate, the religious profession of 
“ the several persons comprehended in this sche- 
 dule.” 

Question, That those words be there added -—— 
put, and negatived. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


Ciausk, N° 5, agreed to. 
Crausr, N° 6 (Enumerators to take an account 
of houses, &amp;c., and to distinguish the boundaries of 


Amendment 


} 45. 


} 92. 








Matrimonial 

— and 
arriage Law 

(Ireland) Bill. 


Factories and 
Workshops 





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Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 17, after the 
word “ division,” to insert the words “ stating the 
“‘ number of rooms (including the kitchen, if any, 
“as a room) having a window or windows, not 
* — windows with a borrowed light, in each 
“« dwelling-house where occupied as a whole, or 
*«‘ where let in different stories or apartments, and 
“occupied distinctly by different persons or 
“ families.” 

Question put, That those words be there inserted ; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the Yeas,{ ong : } 56. 

f Mr. Glyn, \ 57 
Mr. Adam: , 

Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CriausgEs, N° 7 to N° 19, with Amendments to 
five of them, agreed to. 

A Clause (Statistics of occupation and organisa- 
tion of labour)——brought up, and read the first 
time. 

Question, That the Clause be read a second 
time—— put, and negatived. 

Preamble agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 





Tellers for the Noes, 





And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning ; 


Wednesday, 27th July, 1870: 


Mr. Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
Mr. Ayrton reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Thurs- 
day next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Matrimonial Causes and 
Marriage Law (Jreland) Bill; and, after some 
time spent therein, Mr. Deputy Speaker resumed 
the Chair; and Mr. Ayrton reported, That the 
Committee had made Progress in the Bill; and 
that he was directed to move, That the Committee 
may have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Factories and Workshops 
Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 
Cuiausss, N° 1 to N° 3, agreed to. 
Criause, N° 4, amended, and agreed to. 


Cuiausss, N° 5 and N° 6, agreed to. 

A Clause (Where the occupier of a factory or 
workshop is a person of the Jewish religion) —— 
brought up, and read the first time. 

Question, That the Clause be read a second 
time——put, and negatived. 

First Schedule. 

Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 9, to leave out 
the word “ occasional.” 

Question proposed, That the word “ occasional” 
stand part of the Schedule:—Amendment, by 
leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 4, l. 15, 
after the word “‘ conditions,” to insert the words : 

“ 5a. In the processes of 7urkey-red dyeing and 
* Turkey-red block printing, children may, sub- 
* ject (except as herein otherwise provided) to the 
“ provisions of the principal Act and this Act, 
“ work according to the accustomed hours of the 
trade: Provided, That— 

“1. No child under ten years of age be so 
* employed ; 





2th—27th July. 











Vou. 125. 





367 

“© 2. After the first day of January, One 
*‘ thousand eight hundred and seventy-four, 
* no child above ten and under thirteen years 
‘“‘ of age be so employed, unless upon certi- 
“ ficate from a certificated Teacher that such 
“child can read fluently, write fairly, and 
“ work out the simple rules of arithmetic ; 

** 3. The hours of actual work do not ex- 
* ceed ten hours in any one day ; 

“4, The hours of actual work do not ex- 
* ceed fifty-five hours in any one week, such 
** week to be reckoned between midnight on 
“ Saturday night and midnight on the suc- 
“ ceeding Saturday night; 

* 5, Reasonable intervals for meals, amount- 
“ ing to not less than the amount of time re- 
‘quired for such intervals by the Factory 
** Acts, be allowed to such child ; 

** 6. No such child be so employed between 
“six o’clock in the evening and six o’clock 
“ next morning.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
put, and negatived. 

Schedule agreed to. 

Second and Third Schedules agreed to 
Preamble agreed to. 


Bill, as amended, to be reported. 








Mr. Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen reported, That the Com- 
mittee had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Pedlars’ Certi- 
take into consideration the Pedlars’ Certificates ficates Bill. 
Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

A Clause (Appeal against refusal of certificate 
by chief officer of police) was brought up, and 
read a first and second time, and amended, and 
made part of the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Turnpike Acts 
take into consideration the Turnpike Acts Continu- Continuance, 
ance, &amp;c. Bill, as amended in the Committee ; &amp;¢ Bill 
and an Amendment was made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The National Debt Bill was, according to Order, National Debt 
read the third time. Bill. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Forgery Bill was, according to Order, read Forgery Bill, 
the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Statute Law Revision Bill was, according to statute Law 
Order, read the third time. Revision Bill. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Public Schools 


mittee on the Public Schools Act (1868) Amend- ~ on 
ment Bill; — 


Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Local Govern- 
take into consideration the Local Government ment Supple- 
Supplemental (No. 4) Bill, as amended in the 'pai'™ (No 4) 
Committee. ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 

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The 





368 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on Viscount Gough (Gun Metal 
for Statue). 


Viscount 
Gough (Gun 
Metal for 
Statue.) 


(In the Committee. ) 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, praying that She will be erga 
gee to direct that sufficient Gun Metal shall 

e issued for the construction of the Statue about 
to be erected in Dublin to commemorate the ser- 
vices of the late Field Marshal Viscount Gough, 
K.P., G.C.B., G.C.8.1., and assuring Her Majesty 
that this House will make good the cost of the 
same. 

Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen reported, That the Com- 
mittee had come to a Resolution. 
Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 
Sunday 
Trading Bi). The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Amendment which, 
upon the 19th day of this instant July, was pro- 
posed to be made to the Question, That Mr. 
Speaker do now leave the Chair; and which 
Amendment was, to leave out from the word 
“ That ” to the end of the Question, in order to add 
the words “this House will, upon this day three 
“ months, resolve itself into the said Committee,” 
instead thereof. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—The House resumed the said adjourned 
Debate. 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the Debate be now adjourned :—And 
the said Motion was, with leave of the House, with- 
drawn. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the i Thomas Hughes, 

Yeas, Lord Claud Hamilton : 


} 22. 


Tellers for the = Henry Hoare, 


Noes, Mr. Monk: 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then the Main Question being put ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the { Mr. Thomas Hughes, 7 
Yeas, \ Lord Claud Hamilton: f 

Tellers for the { Mr. Kinnaird, 1 
Noes, (Mr. Monk: J 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 


22. 


9. 


And it appearing, upon the Report of the Divi- 
sion by the Tellers, that Forty Members were not 
sewet and it being then a quarter of an hour 

efore Three of the clock on Wednesday morning: 
—The House was adjourned by Mr. Deputy 
&gt; egagie without a Question first put, till this 
ay. 


Wednesday, 27th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
THE Order of the day being read, for the 
Committee on the Churchwardens Liability 
Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 


Churchwardens 
Liability Bill 
| Lords. ] 


ne Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
et Bin, Lords to the Medical Officers Superannuation Bill 
be taken into consideration To-morrow. 


26th —27 th July. 





Bill be now read a second time; 


1870. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions, 


Vide Thirty. 

first Report, 
Ordered, That the Return relative to East India East India 
(Irrigation Works), which was presented upon the rasgation 


23rd day of this instant July, be printed. 
: No. 389, 
Ordered, That the Return relative to the Cus- customs Acts 


toms Acts, 1860, which was presented upon the 1860. 
26th day of this instant July, &gt; printed. No. 390, 


Ordered, That the Account relative to Naval] Naval Prize 
Prize Money, &amp;c., which was presented upon the Money, &amp;e, 
26th day of this instant July, be printed. No. 391, 


Ordered, That the Account relative to Military eed 
Savings Banks, which was presented upon the 26th Banks. 


z8 Ban C Banks. 
day of this instant July, be printed. No. 392 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- East India 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 27th day of June Cape 
last, for a Return relative to East India (Letters, § ’ " 
No. 40, &amp;c.) 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Majesty’s Queen’s Col. 
Command,—Copy of Report of an Extraordinary '*8¢ (Galway.) 
Visitation of Queen’s College, Galway, held in 
Dublin Castle on 30th and 31st March 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Foreign Office 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 48" 
Grant of Compensation to the Foreign Office 
Agents. 

‘Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Queen Anne’s 
Reading of the Queen Anne’s Bounty (Superannu- Bounty 
ation) Bill caveee 

And a Motion being made, and the Question ; 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, 
at the end of the Question, adding the words 
*€ upon this day three months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“ now” stand part of the Question; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the { Mr. Bouverie, 1 100 

Yeas, LMr. Gathorne Hardy: Jf 

Tellers for the) Mr. Rylands, 

Noes, LMr. Whitwell: } 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time ; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for To-morrow. 


43. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming Brokers (City 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed ~! London) 
upon the 22nd day of June last, That the Brokers“ 
(City of London) Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

And the Question being again proposed :—The 
House resumed the said = Samant 4 Debate. 

And the Question being put:—It was resolved 
in the Affirmative. 

The Bill was accordingly read a second time ; 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for To-morrow. 


The Order of the day being read, for penanaing Ballot Bill. 
the adjourned Debate on the Question pre se 
upon the 16th day of March last, That the allot 


And 














34 VicToria. 


And the Question being again proposed :—The 
House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 


And the Question being put :—It was resolved 


in the Affirmative. 

The Bill was accordingly read a second time; 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for this day month. 


Ways an 
Means. mittee of Ways and Means; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 


next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Census 
(Expenses. J 
read, as followeth: 


That it is expedient to authorise the payment, | | 
out of Moneys to be provided by Parliament, of | granted to Her Majesty, 


the Expenses of taking the Census of the Popu- 
lation in the year 1871, which shall become 
chargeable under the provisions of the several 
Acts which may be passed during the present 
Session relating to different parts of the United 
Kingdom. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


Shannon Navi- 


ms into a Committee on Shannon Navigation [Grant]. 


(In the Committee.) 


Motion made, and Question proposed, That | 
it is expedient to authorise an Advance of 


any Sum or Sums of Money, not exceeding 
£. 209,000, in part as a free Grant and in part 
asa Loan, out of the Consolidated Fund of the 


United Kingdom, to enable the Commissioners of | 
Public Works in Jreland to carry out the provi- | 


sions of any Act of the present Session for amend- 
ing and enlarging the powers of the Acts relating 
to the Navigation of the River Shannon, and for 
other purposes relating thereto ; 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- | 


son reported, that the Committee had made Progress 

in the matter to them referred; and that he was 

directed to move, That the Committee may have 

leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 

next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 
Supply. Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of 
Supply, several Resolutions; which were read, as 
follow : 

1. ‘That a Sum, not exceeding £. 29,615, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for Law Charges, and for 
the Salaries, Allowances, and Incidental Expenses, 
including Prosecutions relating to Coin, in the 
Department of the Solicitor for the Affairs of Her 
Majesty’s Treasury. 

2. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 120,633, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for Prosecutions at As- 
sizes and Quarter Sessions, formerly paid out of 
County Rates, including Adjudications under the 
Criminal Justice Act and the Juvenile Offenders 
Acts, for Sheriffs’ Expenses, Salaries to Clerks of 
Assize and other Officers, and for Compensation 
to Clerks of the Peace. 

3. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 120,331, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 


lan Charges, 


VoL. 125. 


27th July. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
Census [Expenses], a Resolution; which was 


3lst day of March 187), for such of the Salaries | 


369 


and Expenses of the Court of Chancery in England 
as are not charged on the Consolidated Fund. 

4. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 42,315, be Common Law 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- “""™ 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
| 31st day of March 1871, for such Salaries and Ex- 
| penses of the Superior Courts of Common Law as 
_ are not charged upon the Consolidated Fund. 
| 5. That a Sum, not exceeding £.52,377, be Court of 
| granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- (Laden? 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come i 





in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for such of the Salaries 
and Expenses of the London Court of Bankruptcy 
as are not charged upon the Consolidated Fund. 
6. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 353,632, be County Courts, 
to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
| course of payment during the year ending on the 
| 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
| penses of the County Courts. 
| 7. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 62,020, be Probate and 
| granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- Divorce and 
'cessary to defray the Charge which will come in pacman 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
| 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself penses of the Courts of Probate and Divorce and 


| Matrimonial Causes in England. 
| 8. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 9,200, be Aamiralty 
| granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- Court Registry. 
ssary to defray the Charge which will come in 

course of payment during the year ending on the 

31st day of March 1871, for Salaries and Ex- 

penses of the Offices of the Registrar and Marshal 
of the High Court of Admiralty. 

9. That a Sum, not exceeding £.3,570, be Land Registry. 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
| 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
| penses of the Office of Land Registry. 
| 10. That a Sum not exceeding £. 16,899, be Police Courts 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- (tendon and 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in oe 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
| 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the Police Courts of London and Sheer- 
ness. 

11. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 145,803, be Metropolitan 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- Police. 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the Metropolitan Police, including the 
Superannuations of the late Horse and Foot Patrol. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


\ 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Factories and 
| take into consideration the Factories and Work- oe 
| shops Bill, as amended in the Committee. , 
Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the the Clerk do carry the Bill 
to the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Pedlars’ Certificates Bill was, according to Pedlars’ Cer- 
Order, read the third time; and a verbal Amend- tificates Bill. 
ment was made to the Bill. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 

3B The 





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370 Q7th 


Turnpike Acts The Turnpike Acts Continuance, &amp;c. Bill was, 
Continuance, according to Order, read the third time. 
= Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Pablic Schools 
Act (1868) 
Amendment 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Public Schools Act (1868) Amend- 
ment Bill ; - 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “this House will, upon this day three 
“ months, resolve itself into the said Committee,” 
instead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question: 
—It was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself 
into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 
Cuiauseg, N° 1, agreed to. 
Cause, N° 2, amended, and agreed to. 


CiausE, N° 3, agreed to. 

A Clause (Statutes by new governing body to 
be laid before Parliament)——brought up, and 
read the first time. 

Motion made, and Question put, That the 
Clause be read a second time ; 

The Committee divided. 

&gt; _ { Mr. Winterbotham, 
Tellers for the Y e88,1 Mr. Hughes : 


{Mr. Glyn, 
Tellers for the Noes,) Mr, Adam. 


36. 


) 
J 
1 
J 


70. 


To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 


son reported, That the Committee had made Pro-! 


gress in the Bill; and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, 
again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Local Govern. The Local Government Supplemental (No. 4) 
ment Supple- Bill was, according to Order, read the third time. 
ee 4) Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee to 
whom it was referred to consider of an humble 
Address to be presented to Her Majesty, praying 
that She will be graciously pleased to direct that 
sufficient Gun Metal shall be issued for the con- 
struction of the Statue about to be erected in 
Dublin, to commemorate the services of the late 
Field Marshal Viscount Gough, K.P., G.C.B., 
G.C.8.1., and assuring Her Majesty that this House 
will make good the cost of the same, a Resolution; 
which was read, as followeth : 

That an humble Address be presented to Her 
Majesty, praying that She will be graciously 

leased to direct that sufficient Gun Metal shall be 
issued for the construction of the Statue about to 
be erected in Dublin to commemorate the services 
of the late Field Marshal Viscount Gough, K.P., 
G.C.B., G.C.S.I., and assuring Her Majesty that 
this House will make good the cost of the same. - 

The said Resolution, being read a second time. 

Resolved, That this House doth agree with the 
Committee in the said Resolution. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented to 


Viscount 
Gough (Gun 
Metal for 
Statue.) 














July. 1870. 


Her Majesty, by such Members of this House as 
are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Lodgers’ 
mittee on the Lodgers’ Goods Pustostion Bill; Goods Pro. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday ‘0 Bill 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Benesit Buia. 
into a Committee on the Benefit Building So- ing Societies 
cieties Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for this day 
month. 


ill. 
Bill 243, 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Corrupt Prac. 
into a Committee on the Corrupt Practices Acts tives Acts 
Amendment Bill; and, after some time spent ee 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. ~ 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill, and directed him to report the 
same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
To-morrow. 


The Sanitary Act (1866) Amendment Bill was, sanitary Act 
according to Order, read the third time. (1866) Amend. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. —— 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Divine | 
to give greater facilities for the performance of hem 
Divine Worship in Parishes in Buildings licensed Buildings, 
by the Bishop of the Diocese in which they are 
situated: And that Sir Percy Burrell and Mr. 


Goldney do prepare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Pensions Com- 
for amending the Sixth section of Pensions Com- (uum 
mutation Act, 1869: And that Mr. Stansfeld and 
Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer do prepare, and 
bring it in. 


Real Actions 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Real A 
: Abolition 


to abolish certain Real Actions in the Superior 
Courts of Common Law in Jreland, and further to 
amend the Procedure in the said Courts, and for 
other purposes: And that Mr. Solicitor General 
for Ireland and Mr. Chichester Fortescue do pre- 
pare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Constabulary 
to make better Provision for the Police Force in (ireland) 
the City of Londonderry, and to amend in certain 
respects the Acts relating to the Royal Irish Con- 
stabulary Force: And that Mr. Solicitor General 
for Ireland and Mr. Chichester Fortescue do pre- 
pare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Beerhouses. 
to make Provision in relation to certain Beerhouses 
not duly qualified according to Law: And that 
Mr. Secretary Bruce and Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen 
do prepare, and bring it in. 

Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland presented a Constabulary 
Bill to make better Provision for the Police Force (rela ond) Bill 
in the City of Londonderry, and to amend in cer-* pi) 941, 
tain respects the Acts relating to the Royal Irish 
Constabulary Force: And the same was read the 
first time; and ordered to be read a second time 
To-morrow ; and to be printed. a. 








ide 


om- 


41. 





$4 Victoria. — Q7th—Wth July. 371 


peal Actions Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland gar ses a 
abolition Bill to abolish certain Real Actions in the Superior 
4) Bill. Courts of Common Law in Ireland, and further to 
Bill 242. amend the Procedure in the said Courts, and for 
other purposes: And the same was read the first 
time; and ordered to be read a second time To- 

morrow ; and to be printed. 


pensions Com- Mr. Glyn presented a Bill for amending the 

mutation Sixth section of Pensions Commutation Act, 1869: 

Amendment 4 nd the same was read the first time; and ordered 

Bill 244. to be read a second time To-morrow; and to be 
printed. 


Divine Sir Perey Burrell presented a Bill to give greater 
Worship in facilities for the performance of Divine Worship in 
wll pill, Parishes in Buildings licensed by the Bishop of the 
Bili 245, Diocese in which they are situated: And the same 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time upon Friday the 5th day of August 

next; and to be printed. 


Matrimonial A Motion being made, That this House will, 
Causes a To-morrow, resolve itself into a Committee to 
tiland) consider of authorising the payment, out of Mo- 
[Registrars’ neys to be provided by Parliament, of an Addi- 
7 tional Salary to Registrars and other Officers in 

pursuance of the provisions of any Act of the pre- 
sent Session relating to Matrimonial Causes and 
the Marriage Law in Ireland ; 

Mr. Secretary Bruce, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand, acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, 
having been informed of the subject-matter of this 
Motion, recommends it to the consideration of the 
House. 

Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 


ae Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
uclities Bill. ¥ ords to the Gas and Water Facilities Bill be 
taken into consideration upon Friday next. 


parent Bao. Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
Confirmation WOrds to the Pier and Harbour Orders Confirma- 
(No.2) Bil. tion (No. 2) Bill be taken into consideration upon 


Friday next. 


Shanon The Order for the House to resolve itself into 
_ a Committee, To-morrow, on the Shannon Navi- 


gation Bill was read, and a 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


ti, om Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 

Lords, next, resolve itself into a Committee on the Sunday 
Trading Bill. 

Norfolk 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table,—Report from 
Bil, one of the Examiners of Petitions for Private Bills, 
That in the case of the Norfo/k Boundary Bill, no 
Standing Orders are applicable. 

Ordered, That the Bi be read a second time 
To-morrow. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 








Thursday, 28th July, 1870. 


fies PRAYERS. 
Petits R. Charles Forster reported from the Select 
hit M Committee on Public Petitions; That they 
-) had examined the Petitions a upon the 20th, 
21st, 22nd, 25th and 26th days of this instant 


July; and had directed him to make a Report 
thereof to the House. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 

Von. 125. 





The London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway London, 


Bill was read the third time. bee y= Soy 
Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendment, Railway Bill 
do pass, [Lords.] 


Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with an Amendment; to which 


this House doth desire the concurrence of their 
Lordships. 


The Newport Railway Bill was read the third Newport Rail- 

time. way Bil 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. — 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 

agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. velidiene. 


Vide Thitty- 

first Report. 

Ordered, That the Accounts relative to the Isle Isle of Man. 

of Man, which were presented upon the 30th day No. 393. 
of June last, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to East India fast India 
(Letters No. 40, &amp;c.), which was presented upon — 
the 27th day of this instant July, be printed. pee eget 

No. 371. 

Mr. Grant Duff presented, by Her Majesty’s East India 
Command,—Copy of Paper relative to the Finance (Finance.) 
of India. 

Copy of Papers relating to the levy of a Road Rast Daft 
and Educational Cess in Bengal. a _ 
Cess.) 

Mr. Grant Duff also presented,—Further Re- East India 
turn to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 16th (#4ucation.) 
day of June last, for Returns relative to Kast India 
(Education). 

Mr. Grant Duff also presented, pursuant to the East India 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of (Civil Service.) 
Regulations made by the Secretary of State for 
India in Council, with the advice and assistance 
of the Civil Service Commissioners, for the exa- 
mination of Candidates for admission to Her Ma- 
jesty’s Civil Service of India. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented,—Further Return Foreign Im- 
to an Order, dated the lst day of June, in the last Port Duties. 
Session of Parliament, for a Return of the Rates 
of Import Duty levied by the existing Tariffs of 
European Countries and of the United States, so 
far as relates to the principal Articles of the Pro- 
duce and Manufacture of the United Kingdom. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented, pursuant to the Mercantile 
directions of an Act of Parliament,—An Account Matine Fund. 
of the Mercantile Marine Fund, under the Act 
17 &amp; 18 Vict. c. 104, showing the Balance of Cash 
and Amount of Exchequer Bills held on Ist 
January 1869, with the Income and Expenditure 
from that date to 3lst December 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- Greece (No. 
mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the 19 1870.) 
Capture and Murder by Brigands of British and 
Italian Subjects in Greece. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Ma- Army 
jesty’s Command,— Abstract of Reports on the (Martini. 
experimental Martini-Henry Arms issued for trial “°™Y 4™*) 
in 1869, together with the remarks of a Special 
Committee appointed to consider the same. 

Copy of Report of a Committee appointed to army (Fines 


consider the mode of appropriating, for the benefit for Drunken- 
3B2 of ness.) 





372 8th July. 1870. 


of the Army, the Money stopped from Soldiers| Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
as Fines for Drunkenness. | with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon ihe! Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
Table. ,to the Question, by leaving out from the word 

“© That” to the end of the Question, in order to 

The following Paper was laid upon the Table | add the words “ in the cpinion of this House, the Southwark 
by the Clerk of the House,—Return to an Order, | ‘‘ whole of the land purchased under the Act of Park Act 
dated the 14th dav of this instant July, for a“ 1864 (The Southwark Park Act), should be pre- ‘°®) 
Return relative to the South Kensington Museum. | “ served as a Park for the use and recreation of 


South Ken- 
sington 
Museum. 


Queen’s Col- 
lege (Cork,) 


Francis 
M‘Keon, 
Esquire, 


Emigration. 


Church. 
wardens 
Liability Bill 
[Lords.]} 


Beverley 
Election, 


Threatening 
Letters 
(Ireland.) 


Import Duties. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command,-—Copy of Report of the Presi- 


dent of Queen’s College, Cork, for the year ending | 


3lst March 1870. 


Copy of ij Aer to His Excellency the Earl 


Spencer, K.G., Lord Lieutenant and Governor Ge- 
neral of Ireland, on certain allegations made by 
Magistrates of the County of Leitrim touching the 
Qualification and Fitness of Francis M‘Keon, 
Esquire, to be on the Roll of the Magistracy for 
said County, by James Charles Coffey, Q.c., Chair- 
man, City and County Londonderry, with Appendix, 
and.Minutes of Evidence. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Monsell presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Thirtieth General Report of the 
Emigration Commissioners, 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Churchwardens Liability Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That the proper Officers of this House 
have leave to attend and give evidence at the 
Assizes at York, and there to produce such papers 
and documents as may be required on the Trial 
of certain Criminal Informations filed by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Attorney General against the following 
Defendants: namely, Sir Henry Edwards, Baronet, 
and Francis Burrell. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of the Number of Persons returned for 
Trial to the January, April, and June Quarter 
Sessions 1870, and to the Spring and Summer 


Assizes 1870, in Ireland, charged with having | 


written Threatening Letters, specifying the County 
and the result of the Prosecution; together with 
the Name and Occupation of the accused Party. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return specifying the Articles upon which 
Import Duties were repealed between the years 
1850 and 1869, together with the Amount of Duty 
received upon each Article in the year preceding 
its repeal. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Supply; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out ion the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “in the opinion of this House, the statement 
“in the Report of the Board of Trade, that more 
“than half of the losses at sea for the six years 
* ending in 1868 are owing to overladen and un- 
** seaworthy ships of the collier class, requires 
* immediate legislation, with a view to the dimi- 
* nution of such losses,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 


** the Public,” instead thereof. 

| And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
uestion:—The said proposed Amendment was, 
_with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
}to the Question, by leaving out from the word 
“ That” to the end of the Question, in order to 


add the words “ in the opinion of this House, it is The«Tornado.” 


|‘ not competent for a Minister to allege or read in 
* debate in defence of his policy any Document 
_ which is not upon the Table, and which he is not 
|‘ prepared to communicate to the House ; and that 
| it is incumbent upon Her Majesty’s Government 
** to lay forthwith upon the Table, Copy of the 
* entire deposition or statement of facts made in 
“* writing by one Holmes, erroneously represented 
“by the Under Secretary of State for Foreign 
_** Affairs to have been in command of the British 
_“ Ship * Tornado,’ and also further Papers relating 
|“ to that Ship,” instead thereof. 
| And the Qustion being put, That the words 
| proposed to be left out stand part of the Question: 
| —It was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—The House accordingly resolved itself 


| into the Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


| 1. £.238,000, to complete the Sum for the 


| Police in Counties and Boroughs in England and 


Wales, and for the Police in Scotland. 


2. £.315,627, to complete the Sum of the Su- 
perintendence of Convict Establishments, and for 
the Maintenance of Convicts in England and the 
Colonies. 

3. £.203,880, to complete the Sum for the 
| Maintenance of Prisoners in County and Borough 
| Prisons, of Juvenile Offenders in Reformatories 
| and Industrial Schools, and of Criminal Lunatics 
in Private Asylums in Great Britain. 


| 4. £.26,943, to complete the Sum for the 
Maintenance of Criminal Lunatics in the Broad- 
moor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, England. 

5. £.12,790, to complete the Sum for Miscel- 
laneous Legal Charges in England. 

6. £.48,533, to complete the Sum for Salaries 
and Incidental Expenses connected with Criminal 
Proceedings in Scotland. 

7. £.37,630, to complete the Sum for the Sa- 
laries and Expenses of the Courts of Law and 
Justice in Scotland. 

8. £.18,001, to complete the Sum for the Sa- 
Jaries and Expenses of the Offices in Her Ma- 
_jesty’s General Register House, Edinburgh. 
| 9. £.17,075, to complete the Sum for the 
|Management of Prisons in Scotland, and for the 
Maintenance of Prisoners in the Prisons at Perth 
and Ayr. 

10. £. 52,403, to complete the Sum for Crimi- 
nal Prosecutions and other Law Charges in Jre- 
land. 

11. £.30,294, to complete the Sum for such of 
the Salaries and Expenses of the Court of Chancery 
in Jreland as are not charged on the Consolidated 
Fund. 

12. £.19,477, to complete the Sum for such of 
the Salaries and Expenses of the Superior Courts 
of Common Law in Jreland as are not charged on 
the Consolidated Fund. 

















34 VicToRIA. 


13. £.5,790, to complete the Sum for the Court 
of Bankruptcy and Insolvency in Jreland. 

14. £.8,997, to complete the Sum for the Sa- 
laries and Expenses of the Landed Estates Court, 
Ireland. 

15. £.7,421, to complete the Sum for the Court 
of Probate in Jreland, and of the District Re- 
gistries. 

16. £.1,340, to complete the Sum for the Ad- 
miralty Court Registry, Ireland. 

17. £.10,430, to complete the Sum for the 
Office for the Registration of Deeds in Ireland. 

18. £.2,066, to complete the Sum for the Re- 
gistration of Judgments in Ireland. 

19. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £.65,900, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for the Salaries and Expenses of the Com- 
missioners of Police, of the Police Courts, and of 
the Metropolitan Police, Dublin ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question pro- 
posed, That a Sum, not exceeding £.40,900, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Commissioners of Police, of the 
Police Courts, and of the Metropolitan Police, 
Dublin :—Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 

20. £.643,007, to complete the Sum for the 
Constabulary Force in Ireland. 

21. £.32,960, to complete the Sum for the Su- 
nerintendence and Inspection of Government 
Taisen, and the Office of Registrar of Habitual 
Criminals, and for the Maintenance of Convicts in 
Government Prisons, in Ireland. 

22. £.28,211, to complete the Sum for the 
Maintenance of Prisoners in County and Borough 
Gaols in Ireland, 

23. £.3,610, to complete the Sum for the Main- 
tenance of Criminal Lunatics in the Dundrum 
Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Jreland. 

24. £.1,630, to complete the Sum for the Sala- 
ries of the Four Courts Marshalsea, Dublin. 

25. £.6,070, to complete the Sum for certain 
Miscellaneous Legal Expenses in Ireland. 

26. £.644,721, to complete the Sum for Public 
Education in Great Britain. 

27. £.164,836, to complete the Sum for the 
Department of Science and Art. 

28. £.61,265, to complete the Sum for the 
British Museum. 

29. £.10,681, to complete the Sum for the 
National Gallery. 

30. £.1,100, to complete the Sum for the for- 
mation of the National Portrait Gallery. 

31. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £. 6,827, be granted to Her 
Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for the University of London ; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question put, 
That a Sum, not exceeding £.6,795, be granted 
to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum necessary to 
defray the Charge which will come in course of 
payment during the year ending on the 31st day 
of March 1871, for the University of London; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for thej Mr. Bentinck, \ 39 

Yeas, Lord Claud Hamilton: : 

Tellers for thef Mr. Glyn, 

Noes, \Mr. Adan ‘ }us. 

32. £.8,220, to complete the Sum for the En- 
dowed Schools Commission. 

33. £.12,894, to complete the Sum for Grants 
to Scottish Universities. 

VoL. 125. 


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373 


34. £.1,350, to complete the Sum for the An- 
nuity to the Board of Manufactures in Scotland, 
in discharge of Equivalents under the Treaty of 
Union, and for the Exhibition of the Torrie Col- 
lection. 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit 
again :— Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 

35. £.425, to complete the Sum for the Ex- 
penses of the Office of the Commissioners of Edu- 
cation in Ireland. 

36. £.1,290, to complete the Sum for the Na- 
tional Gallery of Jreland. 

37. £.1,134, to complete the Sum for the Royal 
Trish Academy. 

38. £.2,140, to complete the Sum for the 
Queen’s University in /reland. 

39. £.2,915, to complete the Sum for the 
Queen’s Colleges in Ireland. 


Resolutions to be reported. 





And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Friday morning ; 


Friday, 29th July, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had come to several 
Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day, 
at Two of the clock. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two 
of the clock, again resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Glebe Loans 


mittee on the Glebe Loans (Jreland) Bill; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Teeantion 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Mr. Newdegate, 
Tellers for the Yea ar i rg Fielden ,, 31. 
r. Glyn, 

Tellers for the Noes, Mr. aoe , } 113. 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That Mr. Speaker 
do now leave the Chair:—It was resolved in the 
Affirmative. 

The House accordingly resolved itself into the 
Committee. 


(In the Committee. ) 


Preamble postponed. 

CiLavusEs, N° 1 to N° 7, with Amendments to 
three of them, agreed to. 

CuiausE, N° 8 (Duration of Act). 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment'’proposed, at the end of the 
Clause, to leave out the words “ seventy-five,” in 
order to insert the words “ seventy-three.” 

Question put, That the words “ seventy-five” 
stand part of the Clause ; 

‘The Committee divided. 


Mr. Glyn, 
Tellers for the Yeas, Mr. Adam: 


{ Mr. Candlish 
Tellers for the Noes,) 4, Siesanzans 
Another Amendment made. 
Clause, as amended, agreed to. 
Two Clauses added. 
Schedule agreed to. 
Preamble agreed to. 
Bill, as amended, to be reported. 


92. 
} 26. 








3B3 Mr. 





Canada (Gua- 
rantee of 
Loan) Bill. 


Trish Land 
Bill. 


Inclosure Bill. 


Post Office 
Bill. 


Census Bill. 


374 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Canada (Guarantee of Loan) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time, 
this day. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the Amendment made by this House 
to the Amendments made by their Lordships, to- 
gether with the Reasons assigned by the Lords for 
insisting on their Amendment to the Amendments 
made by this House to the Amendments made by 
their Lordships to the Jrish Land Bill. 

The Amendments made by the Lords to the 
Amendment made by this House to the Amend- 
ments made by their Latichios, being again read, 
were agreed to. 

Then the Reasons assigned by the Lords for in- 
sisting on their Amendment to the Amendments 
made by this House to the Amendments made by 
their Lordships, being again read ; 

Resolved, That this House doth not insist upon 
its disagreement to the Amendment made by the 
Lords to the Amendments made by this House to 
the Amendments made by their Lordships to the 
Bill, upon which their Lordships insist; but doth 
agree to the same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords 
(with the Bill and Amendments) to acquaint them, 
that this House hath agreed to the Amendments 
made by the Lords to the Amendment made by 
this House to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships, without Amendment ; and doth not in- 
sist upon its disagreement with the Lords in their 
Amendment to the Amendments made by this 
House to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships to the Bill, but doth agree to the same, with- 
out Amendment: And that the Clerk do carry the 
said Message. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Inclosure Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for ‘the Com- 
mittee on the Post Office Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking 
into consideration the Census Bill, as amended in 
the Committee:—The Bill was re-committed to 
a Committee of the whole House, in respect of 
Clauses 1 ‘and 15:—The House immediately re- 
solved itself into the Committee; and, after some 
time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; 
and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 
amended the said Clauses. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be now taken into consideration. 

The House accordingly proceeded to take the 
Bill into consideration. 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Bill, in p. 3, 1.17, by inserting after the word 
“ division,” the words “ stating the number of 
“rooms having a window or windows in each 
“ dwelling-house.” 

And the Question being put, That those words 
be there inserted ; 


28th-—29th July. 





1870. 


The House divided. 
The Yeas to the Right; 
The Noes to the Left. 
(Mr. Miller 
Tellers for the Yeas,) Mr. Chad wick ‘ 


Tellers for the N oes,f Mr y+ 200 , 


} 45. 


60. 
So it passed in the Negative. 
Then an Amendment was made to the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day, at Two of the clock. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Census (Scot. 
mittee on the Census (Scotland) Bill; land) Bill, 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two 
of the clock, resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee. 


The Census (Jreland) Bill was, according to Census 
Order, read a second time; and. committed to ag (!eland) Bill. 
Committee of the whole House, for this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Stamp Duties Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee, 


Stamp Duties 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Stamp Duties 
Reading of the Stamp Duties Management Bill; Management 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time _ 
upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Inland 
mittee on the Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill; Revenue Acts 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monda; sntaas 

next, resolve itself into the said Committee. _ 


The Petty Sessions Clerk (Ireland) Act (1858) Petty Sessions 
Amendment Bill was, according to Order, read a Clerk (Ireland) 
second time ; and committed to a Committee of the #&lt;t, 48%), 
whole House, for this day. Bill. 

The Order of the day being read, for taking Tramways 
into consideration the Amendments made by the Bill. 

Lords to the Tramways Bill: 

Ordered, That the said Amendments be taken 

into consideration upon Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Matrimonial 
into a Committee on Matrimonial Causes and a v1 
Marriage Law (Jre/and) [Registrars’ Additional (jreland) 


Salary |. Registrars’ 
y] Weaitional 


(In the Committee. ) Salary.) 


Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the 
payment, out of Moneys to be provided by Parlia- 
ment, of an Additional Salary to Registrars and 
other Officers in pursuance of the provisions of any 
Act of the present Session relating to Matrimonial 
Causes and the Marriage Law in Ireland. 


Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day, 
at Two of the clock. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Matrimonial 
mittee on the Matrimonial Causes and Marriage {iS Law 
Law (Jreland) Bill; (Ireland) Bill. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Public Schools 
mittee on the Public Schools Act (1868) Amend- Act (1860). 
ment Bill; Bill. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two 
of the clock, resolve itself into the said a 

e 








Constabulary 
Force ; 
(Ireland) Bill. 


Real Actions 
Abolition 


34 VicrorIA. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Constabulary Force (Jreland) Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 


upon Monday next. 


The Real Actions Abolition (Jreland) Bill was, 


(Ireland) Bill. according to Order, read a second time; and com- 


Pensions Com- 


mutation 
Amendment 
Bill. 


Norfolk 


Boundary Bill. 


Married 
Women’s Pro- 


perty Bill. 


Medical 


mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 
this day. 


The Pensions Commutation Amendment Bill 
was, according to Order, read a second time; and 
committed to‘a Committee of the whole House, for 
this day. 


The Norfolk Boundary Bill was, according to 
Order, read a second time; and committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking 
into consideration the Amendments made by the 
Lords to the Married Women’s Property Bill; 

Ordered, That the said Amendments be taken 
into consideration upon Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 


Officers Super- take into consideration the Amendments made by 


annuation 


Queen Anne’s 
Bounty 
(Superannu- 
ation) Bill. 


Brokers (City 
of London) 
Bill. 


Corrupt Prac- 
tices Acts 
Amendment 
Bill, 


Bill 246. 


Meeting of 
Parliament, 


the Lords to the Medical Officers Superannuation 
Bill; and the same were twice read, and, with an 
Amendment to one of them, agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships, with an Amendment; to which this 


«House doth desire the concurrence of their Lord- 


ships. 7 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Queen Anne’s Bounty (Superannua- 
tion) Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Brokers (City of London) 
Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Biil. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the Corrupt Practices Acts Amend- 
ment Bill ; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House :—The House 
immediately resolved itself into the Committee ; 
and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker 
resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, 
That the Committee had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

‘Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Monday next. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
to amend the Acts of the thirty-seventh year of 
King George the Third, chapter One hundred and 
twenty-seven, and the thirty-ninth and fortieth 
years of King George the Third, chapter Fourteen: 
And that Mr. Gladstone and Mr. Secretary Bruce 


_ do prepare, and bring it in. 


an 
Means. 





Resolved, That this House will, in future, appoint 
the Committees of Supply and Ways and Means, 
at the commencement of every Session, so soon as 
an Address has been agreed to, in answer to Her 
Majesty’s Speech. 

Ordered, That the said Resolution be a Standin 
Order of this House. 

VoL. 125. 


o 


Wth-—2th July. 








375 


The House was moved, That, a Petition having Waterford 

been presented to this House upon the 10th day of Borough 
June last, from certain Inhabitants of the City of petition, 
Waterford, containing grave charges against Mr. 
Baron Hughes, one of the Judges of the Court of 
Exchequer in Jreland, in respect of his judicial 
conduct upon the trial of the late Election Petition 
in that City, and praying for inquiry; and no 
action having been taken thereon by any Member 
of the House, the Order made on the 10th day 
of June last that the said Petition do lie 
upon the Table, might be read; and the same 
being read ; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That so much of the Appendix to the 
Twenty-third Report of the Select Committee on. 
Public Petitions as contains a printed Copy of the 
said Petition be cancelled. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Sugar Duties Sugar Duties 
(Isle of Man) Bill, without any Amendment. ay of Man) 


The Lords have agreed to the Stamp Duty on Stamp Duty 
Leases Bill, without any Amendment. on Leases Lill. 
The Lords have agreed to the Exchequer Bonds Exchequer 


(£. 1,300,000) Bill, without any Amendment. (2: 1,300,200 
Bill. 


The Lords have agreed to the Amendments made Halesowen and 
by this House to the Halesowen and Bromsgrove eng 8 
Branch Railways Bill, without any Amendment. ways Bill oe 

The Lords have agreed to the Paupers Convey- Paupers Con- 
ance (Expenses) Bull, with an Amendment; to veyance (Ex- 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this P&amp;S) 5il- 
House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Life Assurance Life Assurance 
Companies Bill, with Amendments; to which the Companies 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. Bill. 

The Lords have agreed to the Blackburn Cor- Blackburn 
poration Improvement Bill, with Amendments; Corporation 
to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this a 
House. ; 

The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act jygicial Com- 
for enabling Her Majesty to appoint additional mittee Bill 
Persons to be Members of the Judicial Committee [2°r¢*-] 
of the Privy Council, and for other purposes; to 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. 


A Motion being made, That this House will, constabulary 
this day, resolve itself into a Committee to con- Force (Ireland) 
sider of making Provision for advancing and de- [P*&gt; *] 
fraying the Charge of any additional Constables 
who may be appointed by the Lord Lieutenant of 
Ireland to the Constidvality Force for the City of 
Londonderry; and of authorising an increased 
Rate of Pay to certain Ranks of the Constabulary, 
in pursuance of the Provisions of any Act of the 
present Session relating to the Royal Jrish Con- 
stabulary Force ; 

Mr. Secretary Bruce, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand, acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, 
having been informed of the subject-matter of this 
Motion, recommends it to the consideration of the 
House. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That the several Accounts and Papers East India 
which have been presented to the House in this Revenue 
Session of Parliament relating to the Revenues of ““°""™* 
India be referred to the consideration of a Com- 
mittee of the whole House. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, at Two of the clock, resolve itself into the - 
said Committee. 

3B4 Mr, 





376 


Meeting of 
Parliament 
Bill. 

Bill 247. 


the thirty-seventh year of King George the Third, 
chapter One hundred and twenty-seven, and the 
thirty-ninth and fortieth years of King George the 
Third, chapter Fourteen: And the same was read 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time upon Monday next; and to be printed, 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented a Bill to make 
Provision in relation to certain Beerhouses not 
duly qualified according to Law: And the same 
was read the first time; and ordered to be read a 
second time apon Monday next; and to be printed. 


Beerliouses 
Bill. 


Bill 248, 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, by Her Majesty’s 
Command,—An Estimate of Advances for New 
Courts of Justice, 1870-71. 

Ordered, That the said Estimate be referred to 
the Committee of Supply; and be printed. 


New Courts 
of Justice. 


No. 394, 


Foreign Enlist- 


, The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
ment Bill. ~ 


Reading of the Foreign Enlistment Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


The Judicial Committee Bill was read the first 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Monday next ; and to be printed. 


Judicial Com- 
mittee Bill 
[Lords,] 


Bill 249, 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
Lords to the Life Assurance Companies Bill be 
taken into consideration this day ; and be printed. 


Life Assurance 
Companies 
Bill. 

Bill 250. 


Paupers Con- Ordered, That the Amendment made by the 
Mn mg Lords to the Paupers Conveyance (Expenses) 
penises) Bill. Bill be taken into consideration this day. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
Lords to the Evidence Further Amendment Act 
(1869) Amendment Bill be taken into considera- 
tion this day. 


Evidence 
Further 
Amendment 
Act (1869) 
Amendment 
Bill. 


Passengers Act 
Amendment 
Bill [Lords.} 


Bill 251. 


The Passengers Act Amendment Bill was read 
the first time; and ordered to be read a second 
time upon Monday next ; and to be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till Two.of the clock on Friday morning, 
adjourned till this day. 





Friday, 29th July, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
HE Order of the day being read, for the Se- 
cond Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways 
Bill; 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


Leeds Street 
Tramways 
Bill. 


being read, for the Second 


Leeds Tram- J 
ramways Bill ; 


ways Bill. 


The Order of the da 
Reading of the Leeds tT 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 
trict Tramways (No. 1) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Tuesday next. 


Manckester 
and Salford 
and District 
Tramways 
No. 1) Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Manchester and Salford and Dis- 
trict Tramways (No. 2) Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
npon Tuesday next. 


Manchester 
and Salford 
and District 
Tramways 
(No. 2) Bill, 


Wth—229th July. 


Mr. G/yn presented a Bill to amend the Acts of 


1870. 


| The Order of the day being read, for the Second Manchester 
Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways Bill ; Street Tram. 
_ Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time “*”* Bi. 

| upon Tuesday next. 

Ordered, That the Standing Committee on Kit- Kitchen ang 
chen and Refreshment Rooms (House of Com- H poser ps 
mons) have power to report their Observations of Oumomay 
thereupon to the House. No. 395. 

Colonel French reported from the said Com- 
mittee; That they had considered the matters to 
them referred, and directed him to make a Report 
thereof to the House. 

_ Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
| and be printed. 


| Several Public Petitions were presented, and Public 
'read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 


Vide Thirty. 
: first Report, 
Ordered, That the Paper relative to East India East India 
(Progress and Condition), which was presented (Progress and 


upon the 13th day of May last, be printed. "‘'. ae 


Ordered, That the Returns relative to East Lu- fast India 
dia (Education), which were presented upon the (ducation,) 
| 22nd and 28th days of this instant July, be printed. No. 397, 


! 
' 





Ordered, That the Return relative to Foreign poreign tm. 
Import Duties, which was presented upon the 28th port Duties. 
day of this instant July, be printed. No. 398. 


| Ordered, That the Account relative to the Mer- Mercantile 
|} cantile Marine Fund, which was presented upon Marine Fund, 
the 28th day of this instant July, be printed. No. 399, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the South South 
Kensington Museum, which was presented upon Kensington 
the 28th day of this instant July, be printed. No, 400. 

Mr. Ayrton presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- New Courts 
mand,—Copy of Block Plan, showing the Courts, ° 4 
Judges’ Rooms and Corridors, Bar Rooms and 
Corridors, Public Entrances, &amp;c. of the New 
Courts of Justice. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 





| Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- France and 
|mand,—Copy of Correspondence respecting the Prus\s (No. 2, 
| War between France and Prussia, 1870. eats 

Copy of further Correspondence with Chambers china (No. 11, 
of Commerce, &amp;c. respecting the China Treaty 1870.) 
| Revision Convention. 
| Mr. Otway also presented,—Return to an Ad- Eatl of 
/dress to Her Majesty, dated the 7th day of this “leaden. 
‘instant July, for a Return relative to the Death of 
the Earl of Clarendon. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Childers presented,—Return to an Order, Navy (ships 
dated the 5th day of this instant July, for a Re-“ Monarch” 
turn relative to the Navy (Ships “ Monarch,” thin.” 
and “ Captain”). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
_ Table. 


Public Works 
(irefand. ) 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, | Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Thirty-eighth Report from the 
Board of Public Works (Zreland); with the Ap- 
pendices, 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s Trade 
Command,—Trade Accounts (Foreign Countries) — 
for the Five Months ended 31st May 1868, 1869, Countries.) 
and 1870. 

Belgium :— 
Imports ; 
Exports. 








Holland :— 





Weights and 


| Sapply. 


Supply. 


Census Bill, 


&lt;y et 








34 Vicrortia. 
Holland :— 


Import ; 
Exports. 
France: 
Imports ; 
Exports. 
For the Eight Months ended 28th February 
1868-69, and 1869-70 :— 
United States :— 
Imports ; 
Exports. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented, pursuant to 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Copy of 
Fourth Annual Report of the Warden of the 
Standards on the Proceedings and Business of 
the Standard Weights and Measures Department 
of the Board of Trade, for 1869-70. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into the Committee of Supply. 


(In the Committee.) 


29th July. 





1. £. 73,150, for Medicines and Medical Stores 
for the Naval Service. | 

2. £. 237,340, for the Army Department (Con- | 
veyance of Troops). 

3. £. 120,000, in consequence of the introdue-| 
tion of the system of Monthly instead of Quarterly | 
Payments of Half and Retired Pay to the Officers 
of the Navy and Royal Marines. 

4, £. 153,919, to complete the Sum for Her 
Majesty’s Embassies and Missions Abroad. 


Resolutions to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had come to several 
Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he | 
was directed to move, That the Committee may | 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 





The Order of the day being read, for receiving 
the Report from the Committee of Supply ; 
Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the Census Bill ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read the 
third time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ be” to 
the end of the Question, in order to add the words 
* re-committed, in order to insert a new Clause,” 
instead thereof:—And the Question being pro- 
posed, That the words proposed to be left out stand 
part of the Question :— The said proposed Amend- 
ment was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


_ The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Census (Scotland) Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 

Ciause, N° 1, amended, and agreed to. 
Crausss, N* 2 to N° 4, agreed to. 

To report Progress, and ask leave to sit again. 


VoL. 125. 











377 

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had made Pro- 
gress in the Bill, and that he was directed to 
move, That the Committee may have leave to sit 
again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on Matrimonial 
Matrimonial Causes and Marriage Law (Jreland) Causes and 
[Registrars’ Additional Salary J, a Resolution ; (ireland) 
which was read, as followeth: [ Registrars’ 

That it is expedient to authorise the payment, Additional 
out of Moneys to be provided by Parliament, of an on 
Additional Salary to Registrars and other Officers 
in pursuance of the provisions of any Act of the 
present Session relating to Matrimonial Causes 
and the Marriage Law in Ireland. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


Marriage Law 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Public Schools 
into a Committee on the Public Schools Act y whet 
(1868) Amendment Bill. 


Bill. 
(In the Committee.) 


Preamble agreed to. 
Bill, as amended, to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 


Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 





Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords, 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Burnham Tidal Burnham 
Harbour Bill, without any Amendment. \~y Harbour 
The Lords have agreed to the Zeign Valley Teign Valley 
Railway Bill, without any Amendment. Railway Bill. 

The Lords have agreed to the Poole and Bourne- poole and 
mouth Railway Bill, with Amendments; to which Bournemouth 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. ®4!!way Bill. 


The Order for taking into consideration, upon pfarrica 
Monday next, the Amendments made by the Lords Women’s 
to the Married Women’s Property Bill, was read, Property Bill. 
and discharged. 

Ordered, That the said Amendments be taken 
into consideration upon Wednesday next. 


Ordered, That ‘the Select Committee. on the Abyssinian 
Abyssinian Expedition have Power to report their ©*Pedition. 
Observations thereupon to the House, together with No 401. 
the Minutes of the Evidence taken before them. 

Mr. Candlish reported from the said Committee ; 

That they had considered the matters to them re- 
ferred, and directed him to make a Report thereof 
to the House, together with the Minutes of the 
Evidence taken before them, and an Appendix. 

Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table ; 
and be printed. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 





The Comptroller of the Household reported to viscount 
the House, That their Address of the 27th day of Gough (Guo 
this instant July, relative to Viscount Gough a 
(Gun Metal for Statue), had been presented to g 
Her Majesty; and that Her Majesty had been 
pleased to receive the same very graciously, and to 
give the following Answer: 

I have received your Address praying that I 
will direct that sufficient Gun Metal be issued for 
the construction of the Statue about to be erected in 

3¢ Dublin 


















Irish Militia 
Regiments. 


378 


Dublin to commemorate the Services of the late 
Field Marshal Viscount Gough, and assuring me 
that you will make good the cost of the same: 

And I have given directions in accordance with 
the purpose of your Address. 


And the Question being again proposed, That 
Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out from the word “‘ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ an humble Address be presented to Her 
** Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased to 
* give directions that there be laid before this 
* House, a Copy of the Correspondence between 
“the Lord Lieutenant of Jreland and the Secre- 
“tary of State for War, relating to calling out 
“ for training the Jrish Militia Regiments in 1870, 
“ the re-enrolment of their men, or the reduction 
*¢ of their staff,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair. 

The House accordingly resolved itself into the 
Committee. 

(In the Committee. ) 


5. £. 208,520, to complete the Sum for the Con- 
sular Establishments Abroad. 

6. £. 38,116, to complete the Sum in aid of 
Colonial Local Revenue, for the Salaries and Al- 
lowances of Governors, &amp;c., and for other Expenses 
in certain Colonies. 

7. £.2,869, to complete the Sum for the Orange 
River Territory and the Island of S/. Helena. 

8. £. 2,930, to complete the Sum for the Salaries 
and Expenses of the Mixed Commissions esta- 
blished under the Treaties with Foreign Powers 
for suppressing the Traffic in Slaves. 

9. 19,785, to complete the Sum for Tonnage 
Bounties and Bounties on Slaves, and for Expenses 
of the Liberated African Department. 

10. £. 8,545, to complete the Sum for the Emi- 
gration Board. 

11. £. 600, to complete the Sum to repay to the 
Government of India the Expenses arising out 
of the Convention with France in reference to the 
Emigration of Cooliesfrom Jndia to French Colonies. 

12. £. 12,759, to complete the Sum on account 
of the Treasury Chest. 

13. £. 264,783, to complete the Sum for Super- 
annuation and Retired Allowances to Persons for- 
merly employed in the Public Service. 

14, £.31,550, to complete the Sum for Pensions 
to Masters and Seamen of the Merchant Service, 
and to their Widows and Children. 

15. £.24,000, to complete the Sum for the Re- 
lief of Distressed British Seamen Abroad. 

16. £.13,545, to complete the Sum for the sup- 
port of certain Hospitals and Infirmaries, [reland. 

17. £.4,714, to complete the Sum for Miscel- 
laneous Charitable and other Allowances in Great 
Britain. 

18. £.4,324, to complete the Sum for certain 
Miscellaneous Charitable and other Allowances in 
Ireland. 

19. £.23,090, to complete the Sum for Tempo- 
rary Commissions, 

20. £.31,147, to complete the Sum for Payments 
—— by British and Foreign Vessels under 

reaties of Reciprocity. 

21. £.480, to complete the Sum for the Tele- 
graphic Cable laid between Malta and Alexandria, 
and of the Telegraph to Balmural. 

22. £.1,300, to complete the Sum for encoura- 
ging the Cultivation of Flax in Ireland. 

23. £.3,465, to complete the Sum for certain 
Miscellaneous Expenses, 


Qyth—30th Juiy. 





1870. 


24. £.989,837, for the Customs Department. 

25. £.1,592,751, for the Inland Revenue De- 
partment. ; 

26. £.2,376,979, for the Post Office Services, 
the Expenses of Post Office Savings Banks, and 
Government Annuities and Insurances. 

27. £.807,153, to complete the Sum for the 
Post Office Packet Service; no part of which 
Sum is to be applicable or applied in or towards 
making any payment in respect of any period 
subsequent to the 20th day of June 1863, to Mr. 
Joseph George Churchward, or to any person 
claiming through or under him by virtue of a 
certain Contract, bearing date the 26th day of 
April 1859, made between the Lords Commis- 
sioners of Her Majesty’s Admiralty (for and on 
behalf of Her Majesty) of the first part, and the 
said Joseph George Churchward of the second part, 
or in or towards the satisfaction of any claim what- 
soever of the said Joseph George Churchward, by 
virtue of that Contract, so far as relates to any 
period subsequent to the 20th day of June 1863. 

28. £.270,000, to complete the Sum for the 
Post Office Telegraph Service. 

29. £. 1,300,000, to pay off and discharge Ex- 
chequer Bonds. 

Resolutions to be reported. 





And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Saturday morning ; 


Saturday, 30th July, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to 
several Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, that he 
was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, again resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of supply. 
Supply, several Resolutions ; which were read, as 
follow : 

1. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 238,000, be county and 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- Borough 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in — Great 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Police in Counties 
and Boroughs in England and Wales, and for the 
Police in Scotland. 

2. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 315,627, be convict Este 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- blishments, 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in re 
course of payment during the year ending on the “°° 
31st day of March 1871, of the Superintendence of 
Convict Establishments, and for the Maintenance 
of Convicts in England and the Colonies. 

3. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 203,880, be County and 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- Borough 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in Prisons, &amp; 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3ist day of March 1871, for the Maintenance of 
Prisoners in County and Borough Prisons, of Ju- 
venile Offenders in Reformatories and Industrial 
Schools, and of Criminal Lunatics in Private 
Asylums in Great Britain. 

4. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 26,943, be Broadmoor 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- oa 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in poe ond 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lst day of March 1871, for the Maintenance of 
Criminal Lunatics in the Broadmoor Criminal Lu- 
natic Asylum, England. 

5. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 12,790, be Miscellaneous 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- Le aay 
cessary to defray the a which will come in “”® 
course of payment during the year ending ey 

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31st day of March 1871, of Miscellaneous Legal 
Charges in England. 
6. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 48,533, be 


edings, granted to Her Majesty to complete the Sum ne- 

geotland-  § cessary todefray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for Salaries and Incidental 
Expenses connected with Criminal Proceedings in 
Scotland. 

law Courts, 7. That a Sum, not exceeding £.37,630, be 

scotland. granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 


cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of pa ment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the Courts of Law and Justice in Scot- 
land. 
General Re- 8. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 18,001, be 
gar Honse granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
burgh, cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of pe ment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the Offices in Her Majesty’s General 
Register House, Edinburgh. 

9. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 17,075, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment -during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Management of 
Prisons in Scotland, and for the Maintenance of 
Prisoners in the Prisons of Perth and Ayr, and 
for the Department for the Collection of Judicial 
Statistics. 

10. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 52,403, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, of Criminal Prosecutions 
and other Law Charges in Ireland. 

11. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 30,294, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for such of the Salaries 
and Expenses of the Court of Chancery in Ireland 
as are not charged on the Consolidated Fund. 
CommonLaw 12. That a Sum, not exceeding £.19,477, be 
Inland, granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 

cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for such of the Salaries 
and Expenses of the Superior Courts of Common 
Law in Ireland as are not charged on the Con- 
solidated Fund. 

13. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 5,790, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
the Incidental Expenses of the Court of Bank- 
ruptcy and Insolvency in Ireland. 

14. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 8,997, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Landed Estates Court, Jreland. 

15. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 7,421, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the a which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Court of Probate in Ireland, and 
of the District Registries. 

Coetlty 16. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 1,340, be 

iehna’ granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
em, gan of the Admiralty Court Registry, Jre- 
and. 

VoL. 125. 


Prisons, Scot- 
land, &amp;c. 


Criminal 
Prosecutions, 
Irelan 


Court of 
Chancery, 
Treland, 


Bankruptcy 
adinsolvency, 
Ireland, 


Landed 
Estates Court, 
Ireland, 


Tents Court, 


29th—30th July. 


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379 

17. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 10,430, be Registration 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum pt Deeds, 
necessary the defray the Charge which will come ~~ 
im course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Office for the Registration of 
Deeds in Ireland. 

18. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 2,066, be Registration 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum of Judgments, 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come : 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses in the Office for the Registration of 
Judgments in Ireland. 

19. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 65,900, be Police Courts, 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum Publin. 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Commissioners of Police, of the 
Police Courts, and of the Metropolitan Police, 

Dublin. 

20. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 643,007, be Constabulary 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum Force, Ire- 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come '*"* 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Constabulary 
Force in Ireland. 

21. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 32,960, be Government 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum Prisons, &amp;e. 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come '***"* 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Superinten- 
dence and Inspection of Government Prisons, and 
the Office of Registrar of Habitual Criminals, and 
for the Maintenance of Convicts in Government 
Prisons, in Jreland. 

22. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 28,211, be County and 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum Porough Gaols, 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come “““"" 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Maintenance 
of Prisoners in County and Borough Gaols, and 
for the Expenses of Reformatories and Industrial 
Schools in Jreland. 

23. That a Sum, not exceeding £.3,610, be Dundrum 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum Criminal 
necessary to deiray the Charge which will come peo 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Maintenance 
of Criminal Lunatics in the Dundrum Criminal 
Lunatic Asylum, Ireland. ; 

24. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 1,630, be Four Courts 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum Marshalses, 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come : 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Four Courts Marshalsea, Dublin. 

25. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 6,070, be Legal Ex- 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum Seek 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for certain Miscel- 
laneous Legal Expenses in Ireland. 

26. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 644,721, be Public Educa- 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum — 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in ; 
course of payment during the vear ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for Public Education in 
Great Britain. 

27. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 164,836, be Science and 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum —" 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in ~~ 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, of the Salaries and Ex- 
enses of the Department of Science and Art, and 
of the Establishments connected therewith. 

28. That a Sum, not exceeding £.61,265, be British 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum “'*°4™ 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
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National 
Gallery 


Portrait 
Gallery. 


380 


course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the British Museum. 

29. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 10,681, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the National Gallery, including the pur- 
chase of Pictures. 

30. That a Sum, not exceeding £.1,100, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 


‘necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 


London 
University. 


Endowed 
Schools 
Commission. 


Scotiish 
Universities. 


Board of 
Manufactures, 
Scotland. 


Commissioners 
of Educatioa, 
Ireland. 


National 
Gallery, 
Ireland. 


Royal Irish 
Academy. 


Queen’s 
University, 
Ireland. . 


course of payment during the year ending on the 


29th—30th July. 


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31st day of March 1871, for the formation of the | 


National Portrait Gallery. 

31. That a Sum, not exceeding £.6,827, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lst day of March 1871, for the University of 
London. 

32. That a Sum, not exceeding £.8,220, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the Endowed Schools Commission. 

33. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 12,894, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for Grants to Scottish 
Universities. 

34. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 1,350, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, of the Annuity to the 
Board of Manufactures in Scotland, in discharge 
of Equivalents under the Treaty of Union, and 
for the Exhibition of the Torrie Collection, and 
other purposes. 

35. That a Sum, not exceeding £.425, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Expenses of the 
Office of the Commissioners of Education in Ire- 
land. 

36. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 1,290, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, of the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the National Gallery of Ireland, and for 
the purchase of Pictures. 

37. That a Sum, not exceeding £.1,134, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lst day of March 1871, for the Royal Jrish 
Academy. 





1870. 


Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking 
into consideration the yer made by the Feclides Cane 
Lords to the Gas and Water Facilities Bill ; 

Ordered, That the said Amendments be taken 
into consideration upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking into pie, and Han 


consideration the Amendments made by the Lords bour Orders 


to the Pier and Harbour Orders Confirmation Confirmation 

(No. 2) Bill; (No, 2) Bill 
Ordered, That the said Amendments be taken 

into consideration upon Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Canada (Gua. 


| Reading of the Canada(Guarantee of Loan) Bill ; rantee of Loan) 


And a Motion being made, and the Question ™- 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 


_the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 


* this day three months.” 
And the Question being put, That the word 
* now ” stand part of the Question ; 
The House divided. 
The Yeas to the Right ; 
The Noes to the Left. 
Tellers for the; Mr. Glyn, 
Yeas, pote Greville: 
Tellers for the ¢Sir David Wedderburn, 
Noes, \Mr. Monk: 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
Ordered, ‘That the Bill be now read a second 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read a second 
time ; and committed to a Committee of the whole 
House, for Monday next. 


} 65. 


} 17. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Inclosure Bill. 
Reading of the Inclosure Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Monday next. 


Census (Ire- 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- land) Bill. 


mittee on the Census (Jreland) Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Petty Sessions 
into a Committee on the Petty Sessions Clerk henry ns 
(Zreland) Act (1858) Amendment Bill; and, after (1858) Ameud- 
some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the ment Bill 
Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Com- 
mittee had gone through the Bill, and directed him 
to report the same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 


upon Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Matrimonial 


; : : . Causes and 
into a Committee on the Matrimonial Causes and Marriage LAW 


38. That a Sum, not exceeding £.2,140, be | Marriage Law (Jreland) Bill; and, after some time (ireland) Bill. 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum | spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in | and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee 


course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Queen’s Uni- 
versity in Jreland. 

39. That a Sum, not exceeding £.2,915, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, in aid of the Expenses of 
the Queen’s Colleges in Ireland. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time; 
were agreed to. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee of Ways and Means; 








had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Real Actions 
into a Committee on the Real Actions Abolition Abolitio 
(Ireland) Bill; and, after some time spent therein, (I 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, 
without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 7. 

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ns 


ud- 


AW 
ill. 





Pensions Com- 
mutation 
Amendment 
Bill. 


Norfolk 
Boundary Bill, 


Constabulary 
Force (Ire- 
land) [Pay, 
&amp;e.] 


Paupers Con- 
veyance (Ex- 
penses) Billi. 


Census (Scot- 
land) Bill. 


34 Vicroria. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Pensions Commutation 
Amendment Bill; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill, and directed him to report the 
same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Norfolk Boundary Bill; 
and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker 
resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, 
That the Committee had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on Constabulary Force (Ire- 
land) [Pay, &amp;c. | 


(In the Committee. ) 


1. Resolved, That it is expedient to make pro- 
vision for advancing and defraying the Charge of 
any additional Constables who may be appointed 
by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to the Con- 
stabulary for the City of Londonderry, in like man- 
ner as the Expenses of the Force appointed under 
the Acts relating to the Royal Jrish Constabulary 
are advanced and defrayed. 

2. Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise 
an increased rate of Salary and Superannuation 
to certain ranks of the Constabulary out of any 
moneys that may be provided by Parliament for 
that purpose. 


Resolutions to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to seve- 
ral Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received upon 
Monday next. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendment made by 
the Lords to the Paupers Conveyance (Expenses) 
Bill; and the same was twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 


_ The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Census (Scotland) Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 


CiauseE, N° 5 ( Householders’ Schedules to be 
left at dwelling-houses). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 2,1. 19, after the 
word “ conditions” to insert the words “ religious 
** profession.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
put, and negatived. 

An Amendment made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Ciauses, N° 6 to N° 20, with Amendments to 
one of them, avreed to. 

Preamble agreed to. 


Bill, as amended, to be reported. 








Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the 
Committee, be taken into consideration upon 
Monday next. 

VoL. 125. 


29th—30th July. 


381 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Burials Bill. 
mittee on the Burials Bill. 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Joint Stock 
mittee on the Joint Stock Companies’ Arrange- Companies’ 
“1. Arrangement 
ment Bill; Bi 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Sunday 
mittee on the Sunday Trading Bill ; (Lords ma 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday ~~ ~ 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Brokers (City 
take into consideration the Brokers (City of Zon- of “ondon) 
don) Bill, as amended in the Committee. = 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Life Assurance 
take into consideration the Amendments made by — 
the Lords to the Life Assurance Companies Bill; ~~ 
and the same were twice read, and, with Amend- 
ments to several of them, agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships, with Amendments; to which this 
House doth desire the concurrence of their Lord- 
ships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Evidence 
take into consideration the Amendments made by Further 
the Lords to the Evidence Further Amendment Act (1869) 
Act (1869) Amendment Bill; and the same were Amendment 
twice read, and agreed to. -_ 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Truck 

for appointing a Commission to inquire into the Commission 
alleged prevalence of the Truck System, and the 
disregard of the Acts of Parliament prohibiting 

such System, and for giving such Commission the 

powers necessary for conducting such Inquiry : 

And that Mr. Secretary Bruce and Mr. Knatch- 
bull-Hugessen do prepare, and bring it in. 








Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill expiring 
to continue various Expiring Laws: And that Laws. 
Mr. Stansfeld and Mr. Attorney General do pre- 


pare, and bring it in. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill sanitary Act 
amending the Sanitary Act (1866) so far as re- (Dublin) 
lates to the City of Dublin: And that Mr. Stans- A™¢rdment. 
feld and Mr. Solicitor General for Jreland do pre- 


pare, and bring it in. 


A Motion being made, That this House will, judicial com- 
upon Monday next, resolve itself into a Com- mittee 
mittee to consider of authorising the payment, [S#aries, &amp;c.] 
out of the Consolidated Fund of the United King- 
dom and out of the Revenues of Jndia, of the Sa- 
laries of such persons as Her Majesty may be 
pleased to appoint to be Members of the Judicial 
Committee of the Privy Council, in pursuance of 
the provisions of any Act of the present Session 
relating to the said Judicial Committee, and of 
any ayy co that may become chargeable under 











any such Act; 
Mr. 


3c3 


Truck 
Commission 


Bill. 
Bill 252. 


Expiring 
Laws Bill. 


Bill 253. 


Sanitary Act 
(Dublin) 
Amendment 
Bill. 


Bill 254. 


Blackburn 
Corporation 
Improvement 
Bill. 


Private Bills. 


382 


Mr. Secretary Bruce, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand, acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, 
having been informed of the subject-matter of this 
Motion, recommends it to the consideration of the 
House. 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Monday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented a Bill for ap- 
pointing a Commission to inquire into the alleged 
prevalence of the Truck System, and the disregard 
of the Acts of Parliament prohibiting such System, 
and for giving such Commission the powers 
necessary for conducting such Inquiry: And the 
same was read the first time; and ordered to be 
read a second time upon Monday next; and to be 
printed. 

Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to continue various 
expiring Laws: And the same was read the first 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
Monday next; and to be printed. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill amending the Sani- 
tary Act (1866) so far as relates-to the City of 
Dublin; And the same was read the first time ; 
and ordered to be read a second time upon Mon- 
day next; and to be printed. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour after Two of the 
clock on Saturday morning, adjourned till 
Monday next. 








Monday, 1st August, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 

HE House, according to Order, proceeded 

to take into consideration the Amendments 
made by the Lords to the Blackburn Corporation 
Improvement Bill; and the same were twice read, 
and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Standing Order 8 was read, and amended, by 
inserting after the words “ Provisional Order,” 
the words “ or Provisional Certificate.” 

Standing Order 11 was read, and amended, 
by leaving out before the word “ Tramway,” the 
word “ Street.” 

Standing Order 17 was read, and amended, by 
inserting in |. 1, after the word “ any,” the words 
“ existing or;” in 1.7, by leaving out the word 
‘¢ existing,” and inserting the words “ last men- 
“ tioned,” instead thereof ; and in I. 10, by inserting 
after the word “ such,” the words “ existing or.” 

Standing Order 30 was read, and amended, by 
inserting in 1. 11, after the word “ then,” the word 
* also,” 

Standing Order 37 was read, and amended, by 
leaving out in 1. 10, the word “ or,” and inserting 
the word “ and,” instead thereof. 

Standing Order 32 was read, and amended, by 
leaving out in 1. 5, the word “ 23rd,” and inserting 
the word “ 21st,” instead thereof. 

Standing Order 40 was read, and amended, by 
inserting in 1, 18, after the word “ any,” the words 
** existing or.” 

Standing Order 41 was read, and amended, by 
leaving out in 1, 1,.the word “ 23rd,” and inserting 
the word “ 21st,” instead thereof. 

Standing Order 42 was read, and amended, by 
leaving out in 1. 1, the word “ 23rd,” and inserting 
the word “ 21st,” instead thereof. 

Standing Order 68 was read, and amended, by 
inserting in 1. 14, after the word “ then,” the word 


29th—30th July.—\st August. 





1870, 


* also ;” and in 1. 23, by leaving out the word “ or,’’ 
and inserting the word “ and,” instead thereof. 

Standing Order 70 was read, and amended, by 
inserting in |. 4, after the word “ to,” the word 
“ purchase.” 

Standing Order 94 was read, and amended, by 
inserting after the words “ Provisional Orders,” 
the words “ or Provisional Certificates.” 

Standing Order 126 was read, and amended, by 
inserting in 1. 1, after the word “ Bill,” the words 
“or a Bill to confirm any Provisional Order or 
* Provisional Certiticate.” 

Standing Order 127 was read, and amended, by 
inserting in 1. 1, after the word “ Bill,” the words 
“or any Bill to confirm any Provisional Order or 
* Provisional Certificate.” 

Ordered, That whenever the House shall order 
that any Bill for confirming a Provisional Order 
or a Provisional Certificate be referred to the 
Committee of Selection with respect to any Order 
or Certificate to be confirmed thereby, the pro- 
ceedings of the Select Committee to which the 
Bill is referred, and of the Referees, shall be con- 
ducted in like manner as in the case of Private 
Bills, and shall be subject to the same Rules and 
Orders of the House, so far as they are applicable, 
tg those which relate to the payment of 
ees. 

Ordered, That the said Order be a Standing 
Order of this House. 

Standing Order 148 was read, and amended, by 
adding at the end thereof the words “ unless the 
** Committee on the Bill shall report that such 
** restrictions, or either of them, ought not to be 
“ enforced, with the reasons on which their opinion 
* is founded.” 

Standing Order 193 was read, and amended, b 
inserting in |. 1, after the word ** Bill,” the naa 4 
* or any Bill to confirm any Provisional Order or 
‘*¢ Provisional Certificate.” 

Standing Order 198 was read, and amended, by 
inserting in 1, 1, after the word “ Bill,” the words 
“ or any Bill to confirm any Provisional Order or 
** Provisional Certificate.” 

Standing Order 199 was read, and amended, by 
inserting in 1, 2, after the word “ Bill,” the words 
“and of every Bill to confirm any Provisional 
* Order or Provisional Certificate.” 

Standing Order 214 was read, and amended, by 
inserting in ]. 2, after the word “ Bills,” the words 
« or in Bills to confirm any Provisional Orders or 
“ Provisional Certificates ;” and at the end, by 
adding the words “ or which refer to rates assessed 
“and levied by local authorities for local pur- 
* poses.” 

Standing Order 218 was read, and amended, by 
leaving out in 1, 6 the word “ 23rd,” and inserting 
the word “ 21st,” instead thereof; and in 1. 8, by 
leaving out the word “ 23rd,” and inserting the 
word “ 2ist,” instead thereof. 

Ordered, That whenever plans, sections, or 
books of reference are deposited in the case of 
an application to any Public Department for a 
Provisional Order or Certificate, duplicates of the 
said documents shall, at the same time, be deposited 
in the Private Bill Office. 

Ordered, That the said Order be a Standing 
Order of this House. 

Ordered, That not later than one clear day after 
a Bill to confirm any Provisional Order or Pro- 
visional Certificate has been read a first time, a 

rint of the Bill shall be deposited in the Private 
Bil Office, and such Bill shall be open to the 


inspection of all parties, and prints of such Bill 


shall also, at the same time, be deposited for the 
use of any agent who may apply for the same. 
(Prints of Bills for confirming Py ovisional Orders, 
&amp;c., to be deposited in the Private Bill Office. 
Ordered, That the said Order be a Standing 
Order of this House. 
Several 








Public 
Petitions. 
Vide Thirty- 
first Report. 
Queen’s 
College 
(Galway-) 


Joint Stock 
Companies. 


Seamen and 
Apprentices. 


Royal Assent. 


Duties 
of Man) 





34 Vicrorta. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of Resolution of Galway Board of Guar- 
dians of the 6th day of April 1870, on the subject 
of the Number of Patients in the Fever Hospital, 
and of Letter of Doctor Colahan to the Board on 
the same subject. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns of the Names, Objects, Places where 
Business is or was carried on, Date of Registra- 
tion, Nominal Capital, Number of Shares into 
which it is divided, Number of Shares taken, 
Number of Persons who signed the Memorandum 
of Association, the Total Number of Shares taken 
by such Subscribers, Amount of Calls made on 
each Share, and the Total Amount of Calls re- 
ceived of all Joint Stock Companies formed since 
the lst day of June 1869 to the 31st day of May 
1870, inclusive; distinguishing whether the Com- 
_ are Limited or Unlimited, and also the 

umber of Shareholders in each of the said Com- 
panies at the date of last Return, and whether 
still in operation or being wound up: And, of 
the Total Number Registered within Five Miles 





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383 


An Act to declare the Stamp Duty chargeable Stamp Duty 


on certain Leases. on Leases Bill 


An Act for extending to Ireland, and amending Dividends and 


“ The Dividends and Stock Act, 1869.” Stock Bill. 
An Act to amend the Acts relating to the Ex- yrroee on 
port of Unseasonable Salmon. — 


An Act to amend the Law as to the Investment Charitable 
on Real Securities of Trust Funds held for Public = poor am 
and Charitable purposes. 
An Act for the better apportionment of Rents wienind 
and other Periodical Payments. Payments Bill, 


An Act to facilitate transfers of Ecclesiastical Ecclesiastical 


Patronage in certain cases. Patronage 
5 Transfer Bill 


| Lords.} 

An Act to enable the Senior Magistrate of Magistrates in 
Populous Places in Scotland to act ex officio as a satay 
Justice of the Peace and Commissioner of Supply ind 
for the County in which the said Populous Place 
is situated, 

An Act to disfranchise the Boroughs of Sligo 
and Cashel. 


Rents and 


Sligo and 
Cashel Dis- 
franchisement 
Bill. 

An Act to amend “The Cattle Disease Act Cattle Disease 


| (Ireland) 1866.” (Ireland) Bill, 

An Act for authorising a Guarantee of a Loan, New Zealand 

to be raised by the Government of New Zealand, (Gustantes of 
° . oan) Bill, 

|for the construction of Roads, Bridges, and com- 





of the General Post Office (in continuation of | munications in that Country, and for the introduc- 


Parliamentary Paper, No. 413, of Session 18 
with Index, &amp;c.) 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, | 


Returns showing the Number of Foreign Seamen 
employed in British Ships Registered in the 
United Kingdom for the year 1869: Of the 
Number of Apprentices Bound and Registered in 
British Ships for the year 1869, and showing the 
Number of Years they are each respectively Bound: 
— And, of the Number of British Seamen em- 
ployed in British Ships Registered in the United 
Kingdom for the year 1869 (in continuation of 
Parliamentary Paper, No. 438, of Session 1868-9). 





A Message was delivered by Colonel Clifford, 

Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod: | 
Mr. Speaker, 

The Lords, authorised by virtue of Her Ma- 
jesty’s Commission, for declaring Her Royal Assent 
to several Acts agreed upon by both Houses, desire 
the immediate attendance of this Honourable House 
in the House of Peers, to hear the Commission 
read, 

Accordingly Mr. Speaker, with the House, 
went up to the House of Peers :—And being re- 
turned ; 

Mr. Speaker reported, That the House, at the 
desire of the Lords, authorised by virtue of Her 
Majesty’s Commission, had been at the House of | 
Peers, where a Commission under the Great Seal | 
was read, giving, declaring, and notifying the Royal 
Assent to the several Acts therein mentioned; and 
that the Lords, thereby authorised, had declared 
the Royal Assent to the said Acts, as follow: 

An Act to apply the Sum of Nine million 
Pounds out of the Consolidated Fund to the Ser- 
vice of the year ending the Thirty-first day of 
March One thousand Eight hundred and Seventy- 
one. 

An Act to grant certain Duties of Customs and 
Inland Revenue, and to repeal and alter other 
Duties of Customs and Inland Revenue. 

An Act for raising the Sum of One million 
Three hundred thousand pounds, by Exchequer 
Bonds, for the Service of the year ending on the 
Thirty-first day of March One thousand Eight 
hundred and Seventy-one. 

An Act to alter certain Duties of Customs upon 
Refined Sugar in the Isle of Man. 


68-9, | 


tion of Settlers into that Country. 

An Act to empower Magistrates 
Councils of Burghs in Scotland to abolish Petty 
Customs, and to levy a Rate in lieu thereof. 

An Act to confirm a Provisional Order, under Public Health 
the “Public Health (Scotland) Act, 1867,” re- ——— os 
lating to the Burgh of Fraserburgh. -_— 

An Act for establishing a District Registrar of Liverpool 
the High Court of Admiralty in England at jomrely 


: District Re- 
Liverpool. gistrar Bill, 


An Act toamend the Law relating to the Occu- Irish Land 
pation and Ownership of Land in Ireland. Bill. 

An Act for enabling the Local Board of Health Reading Local 
in and for the District of the Borough of Reading, | of 

‘ ealth Bill. 
‘to execute certain Works for the Improvement of 
the Water Supply and Sewerage of the Borough, 
and the Drainage of Lands in and adjoining thereto, 
and for other purposes. 

An Act to extend the Time for the compulsory Rotherham 
Purchase of Lands and completion of the Water- ay aw 
works authorised by the Act relating to the Boardot 
Rotherham and Kimberworth 


Petty Customs 
and Town (Scotland) 
Abolition Bill.! 


} 








Local Board of Health Bill. 
Health; and to authorise the said Board to con- 
struct Gas Works, and to purchase the Under- 
taking of the Rotherham Gas Light and Coke Com- 
pany, and to authorise various Agreements with 
respect to Water and Gas, and for other purposes. 

An Act to authorise the North British Railway North British 
Company to make Railways and a Bridge across icc Bil 
the Tay near Dundee, to connect their System with 8 . 
the Railways of the Caledonian Railway Company 
East and West of Dundee, and for other pur- 
poses. 

An Act to enable the Rydé Pier Company to Ryde Pier 
extend their Railway to the Station of the Isle of Railway Fx. 
Wight Railway at Ryde, and for other purposes ~~ ; 
relating thereto. 

An Act for granting further powers to the Saint Helens 
Saint Helens Gas Company. Gas Bill 


(Lords. 
An Act to incorporate a Company for esta- om 
blishing and holding a Market and Fairs in the Markets Bill 
Town and Parish ot Thrapston, in the County of 4%] 

Northampton, and for other purposes. 

An Act to extend the we &gt; of the Dublin Dalia Trunk 
Trunk Connecting Railway Company for the Connecting 
taking of Lands ~~" completion of their Under- "wey Bil 
taking, to change the name of the Company, and 
for other purposes. 

An Act for conferring further Powers on the Great Western 
Great Western Railway Company in relation to %#ilway Bill. 











Vou. 125. 





3c4 their 





Halifax and 
Ovenden 
Junction Rail- 
way Bill. 


Exmouth 
Docks Bill. 


Enniskillen 
Borough Im- 
provement 
Bill. 


Oldham Cor- 
poration 
Weter, &amp;c. 
Bill. 


Worcester 
Railways Bill. 
Bury Saint 
Edmunds and 
Thetford Rail- 
way Bill 

[ Lords. } 


South Eastern 
Railway Bill 
° Lords.] 


Harborne 
Railway Bill 
[Lords.]} 


Thames Navi- 
gation Bill. 


Halesowen and 
Bromsgrove 
Branch Rail- 
ways Bill 

[{ Lords. } 


Burnham 
Tidal Harbour 
Bill. 


Teign Valley 
Railway Bill. 


Newport Rail- 
way Bill 
[Lords.] 


London, 
Brighton, and 
South Coast 
Railway Bill 
| Lords.) 


Leverington 
Rectory Bill. 


Cornwallis 
Estate Bill 
[Lords.} 


Rattray's 
Estate Bill 
|Lords.] 


384 


their own Undertakings and the Undertakings of 
other Companies, and for other purposes, 

An Act to extend the time for the purchase of 
Lands and the Construction of the Halifax and 
Ovenden Junction Railway, and to vest the said 
Railway in the Lancashire and Yorkshire and the 
Great Northern Railway Companies. 

An Act to amend the Exmouth Docks Act, 
1864. 

An Act to extend and define the Limits of 
the Borough of Enniskillen, to enable the Com- 
missioners for that Borough to construct Water- | 
works and supply Water, and for other pur- | 
poses. 

An Act for empowering the Corporation of, 
Oldham to construct additional Waterworks, and | 
for extending their Limits of Supply of Water and | 
Gas, and for amending the Oldham Borough Im- | 
provement Act, 1865, and for other purposes. 

An Act to authorise the construction of Railways 
in the City of Worcester, and for other purposes. 

An Act to enable the Bury Saint Edmunds and 
Thetford Railway Company to make a Deviation 
in their authorised Railway, and for other pur- 
poses. 

An Act for empowering the South Eastern 
Railway Company to abandon certain authorised 
Lines, and for extending the time for Purchase of 
Lands and completion of Works of certain other 
Lines, and for making better provision respecting 
Hotels, and for amending the Company’s Acts, and 
for other purposes. 

An Act to extend the time for Purchase of 
Lands, and for the completion of the Harborne 
Railway. 

An Act for extending and amending the Acts 
relating to the Navigation and Conservancy of the | 
Thames, and for other purposes. 

An Act to extend the time and continue the 
powers granted to the Halesowen and Broms- 
grove Branch Railways Company for the compul- 
sory Purchase of Lands, and for the completion of 
Railways in the County of Worcester, and to 
authorise that Company to abandon a certain Rail- 
way in the same County, and for other pur- 
poses. 

An Act for extending the Time for the Com- 
pletion of the authorised Works of the Burnham 
Tidal Harbour Company. 

An Act for extending the Time for the Com- 
pletion of the Teign Valley Railway, an1 for con- 
ferring Additional Powers upon the Teign Valley 
Railway Company, and for other purposes, and of 
which the Short Title is “ Teign Valley Railway 
Act, 1870.” ; 

An Act for making a Railway extending from 
the authorised Newport Railway to Long Craig, 
in the County of Fife, for abandoning the Newport 
Deviation Railway, and for other purposes. 

An Act to authorise the London, Brighton, and 
South Coast Railway Company to abandon the 
Worthing Junction, and to make a short Railway 
for improving the Communication with Eastbourze, 
and to acquire additional Lands, and to sanction 
Agreements between them and the South Eastern 
Railway Company, and for other purposes. 

An Act for making better Provision for the 
Cure of Souls within the Limits of the Parish of 
Leverington, and of certain adjacent Parishes, all 
in the County of Cambridge, in the Diocese of Ely. 

An Act for enabling the Trustees of the Will 
of the late Right Honourable James Mann, Earl 
Cornwallis, deceased, to improve and develope his 
Estate at Hastings, and for other purposes. 

An Act to amend “An Act to authorise the 
borrowing of Money on the Security of the En- 
tailed Estate of Downie Park, in the County of 
Forfar, for the purpose of paying the Debts and 
Legacies affecting the same,” and to make further 
Provision for the Sale of the Estate. 





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1870. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords, 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendment fondon 
made by this House to the London, Briyhton, and Brighton, and 


: . ‘ _ South Co. 
South Coast Railway Bill, without any Amend Railway an 
ment. Shas Lords.} 
The Lords do not insist on the Amendment pjiviaenag “ 


made by their Lordships to the Dividends and Stock Bint, 
Stock Bill, to which this House disagrees; and 

agree to the further Amendment made by this 

House to the Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords request that this House will be army 
pleased to communicate to their Lordships, a Copy (Colonels) 
of the Report from the Select Committee ap- 
pointed by this House on Army (Colonels), to- 

ether with the Proceedings of the Committee, 
Minutes of Evidence, and Appendix. 

Ordered, That a Printed Copy of the said Report 

be communicated to the Lords, as desired by their 


| Lordships: And that the Clerk do deliver the same. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Army Army 
(Abyssinian Expedition), which was presented (Abyssinian 


: ° Expedition.) 
upon the 30th day of June last, be printed. No. 405, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Navy Navy (Ships 
(Ships “ Monarch” and “ Captain”), which was “Movarch” 
presented upon the 29th day of July last, be and “Cap- 


n. i tain.” ) 
printed. No. 402. 


Ordered, That the Trade Accounts of Foreign Trade 
Countries, which were presented upon the 29th —_——_ 

: ° ( Foreign 
day of July last, be printed. Counties 
0. 160. 

Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Army. 
Majesty’s Command,—Supplementary Estimate No, 404, 
for a further Number of Land Forces of 20,000 
Men, all Ranks. 

Mr. Secretary Cardwell also presented,—Re- Army (Control 
turn to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 13th Department.) 
day of June last, for a Return relative to the 
Army (Control Department). 

Ordered, That the said Estimate be referred to 
the Committee of Supply, and be printed; and 
that the said Return do he upon the Table. 

Mr. Stansfeid presented, by Her Majesty’s War in Europe 
Command,—Estimate of the Sum required to be Geeta). 
voted, beyond the ordinary Grants of Parliament, yy, 493 
towards defraying the Expenses which may be in- ieee 
curred in maintaining the Naval and Military 
Services of this Kingdom, including the Cost of a 
further Number of Land Forces of 20,000 Men 
during the War in Europe. 

Ordered, That the said Estimate be referred to 
the Committee of Supply ; and be printed. 


The following Paper, pursuant to the directions Lunatic 
of an Act of Parliament, was laid upon the Table Asylum 
by the Clerk of the House,—General Statement 
of the Receipts and Payments on account of the 
County and Borough Lunatic Asylums, England 
and Wales, from IstJ anuary to 31st December 1869. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Navy (Ships, 
a Return of Official Trials of Her Majesty’s Ships a ‘ 
“ Vanguard,” “* Invincible,” and “ Audacious,” at wo. 40, 
the measured Mile, and on the Six Hours’ Run; , 
the Return to state, in Tabular Form, the Name 
of each Vessel; by whom designed; Tonnage; 
Displacement on Trial; Name of Builder; no- 
minal Horse Power; Name of Engine Maker; 
Speed at measured Mile, Full Power; indicated 
isis Power at Full Power; Speed at measured 
Mile, Half Power; indicated Horse Power at 
Half Power; Mean Speed on Six Hours’ Run; 
Mean indicated Horse Power on Six Hours’ Run. 

Mr. Childers accordingly presented the said 
Return. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. = 

r. 








Coast Guard. 


Slave Trade 
(Vessels 


Captured, &amp;c.) 


irits 
foilnd.) 





34 VicToria. 


Mr. Childers presented,—Return to an Order, 
dated the 29th day of July, in the last Session of 
Parliament, for a Return of the Names and Situa- 
tions of all Coast Guard Stations, with Total Cost 
of each, for the year ending December 1868 ; to- 
gether with the Number and Rating of Officers 
and Men engaged in the Service : 



























































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N. B.—The Number of Stations is ‘ 


Return to an Order, dated the 15th day of June 
last, for a Return relative to the Slave Trade 
( Vessels captured, &amp;c.) 


Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of the Number of Gallons of British, 
Foreign, and Colonial Spirits respectively con- 
sumed in Scotland inthe year ending on or about the 
31st day of December 1869, after giving effect to 
the Quantities sent Duty-paid from one part of the 
United Kingdom to other parts, and also giving 
effect to the Quantities Methylated and Exported 
on Drawback, according to the Mode of Enumera- 
tion adopted in the Third Report of the Commis- 
sioners of Inland Revenue: Like Return for 
England and Ireland respectively : Returns of 
the Number of Houses Licensed for the Sale of 
Intoxicating Drinks for the year 1869, Scotland, 
in each Excise Collection and District, distinguish- 
ing in each case Hotels, Grocers’ Shops, and 
Public Houses (in continuation of Parliamentary 
Paper, No. 426, of Session 1869) :—— And, of the 
Total Number of Licences granted by the Excise 
for the Sale of Beer in Scotland, under the “ Act 
for granting to Her Majesty certain Duties of Ex- 
cise and Stamps,” passed in the year 1861, in each 
Year since said Act came into operation. 








Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of 
Supply, several Resolutions ; which were read, as 
follow : 

1. That a Sum, not exceeding £.73,150, be 


: oe to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 


edicines and Medical Stores for the Naval Ser- 
vice, which will come in course of payment during 
the year ending on the 31st day of March 1871. 

2. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 237,340, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Expense of 
the Army Department (Conveyance of Troops), 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 31st day of March 1871. 

3. That a further Sum, not exceeding £. 120,000, 
be granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge 
which will come in course of payment in the year 
ending 3lst day of March 1871, in consequence of 
the introduction of the system of Monthly instead 
of Quarterly Payments of Half and Retired Pay 
to the Officers of the Navy and Royal Marines. 

4. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 153,919, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of arch 1871, for the Expenses of Her 
Majesty’s Embassies and Missions Abroad. 

5. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 208,520, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 

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385 


cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Consular Esta- 
blishments Abroad, and for other Expenditure 
chargeable on the Consular Vote. 

6. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 38,116, be Governors, &amp;., 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- Colonies. 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, in aid of Colonial Local 
Revenue, for the Salaries and Allowances of 
Governors, &amp;c., and for other Expenses in certain 
Colonies. 

7. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 2,869, be Orange River 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the sum ne- a 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lst day of March 1871, for the Orange River 
Territory and the Island of Saint Helena. 

8. That a Sum, not exceeding £.2,930, be slave Trade 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- Commission. 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and Ex- 
penses of the Mixed Commissions established under 
the Treaties with Foreign Powers for suppressing 
the Traffic in Slaves. 

9. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 19,785, be slaves. 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for Tonnage Bounties 
and Bounties on Slaves, and for Expenses of the 
Liberated African Department. 

10. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 8,545, be Emigration. 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Emigration Board, 
and Emigration Officers at the different Ports of 
this Kingdom, and for certain other Expenses con- 
nected with Emigration. 

11. That a Sum, not exceeding £.600, be eoolie 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- Emigration. 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lst day of March 1871, to repay the Govern- 
ment of India the Expenses arising out of the 
Convention with France in reference to the Emi- 
gration of Coolies from India to French Co- 
lonies. 

12. That a Sum, not exceeding £.12,759, be qreasury Ch 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- a 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, on account of the Tiaseuey 
Chest. 

13. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 264,783, be superannuation 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- and Retired 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in AUowances. 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for Superannuation and 
Retired Allowances to Persons formerly employed 
in the Public Service. 

14. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 31,550, be Merchant 
granted to Her Majesty, to — the Sum ne- Seamen's Fund. 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for Pensions to Masters 
and Seamen of the Merchant Service, and to their 
Widows and Children, under the Merchant Sea- 
men’s Fund Act, and for Compensation to the 
late Officers of the Trustees of the Merchant Sea- 
men’s Fund. 

15. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 24,000, be pistressed 
granted to Her eal to complete the Sum ne- British Seamen 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in Ard. 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Relief of Dis- 
tressed British Seamen Abroad. 

3D 16. That 


Hospitals and 
Infirmaries, 


Miscellaneous 
Charitable 
and other 
Allowances, 
Great Britain. 


Miscellaneous 
Charitable 
and other 
Allowances, 
Ireland. 


Temporary 


Commissions. 


Reciprocity 
Treaties. 


Telegraphic 
Cable, Malta, 
&amp;e. 


Flax Cultiva- 
tion, Ireland. 


Miscellaneous 
Expenses. 


Customs 
Department. 


Post Office, &amp;c, 


Post Office 
Packet Service. 


386 


16. That a Sum, not exceeding £.13,545, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the support of certain 
Hospitals and Infirmaries, Ireland. 

17. That a Sum, not exceeding £.4,714, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending 
on the 31st day of March 1871, for Miscellaneous 
Charitable and other Allowances in Great Bri- 
tain. 

18. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 4,324, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, of certain Miscellaneous 
Charitable and other Allowances in Jreland. 

19. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 23,090, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Salaries and In- 
cidental Expenses of Temporary Commissions. 

20. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 31,147, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for Payments on account 
of the difference of Dues payable by British and 
Foreign Vessels under Treaties of Reciprocity. 

21. That a Sum, not exceeding £480, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Expense of the 
Telegraphic Cable laid between Malta and Alezx- 
andria, and of the Telegraph to Balmoral. 

22. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 1,300, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for encouraging the Cul- 
tivation of Flax in Ireland. 

23. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 3,465, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for certain Miscellaneous 
Expenses. 

24, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 989,837, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 3lst day of March 1871, for 
the Salaries and Expenses of the Customs De- 
partment. 

25. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 1,592,751, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 31st day of March 1871, for 
the Salaries and Expenses of the Inland Revenue 
Department. 

26. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 2,376,979, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 31st day of March 1871, for 
the Salaries and Expenses of the Post Office 
Services, the Expenses of Post Office Savings 
Banks, and Government Annuities and Insur- 
ances, and the Collection of the Post Office 
Revenue. 

27. That a Sum, not exceeding £.807,153, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 31st day of March 1871, for the Post Office 
Packet Service; no part of which Sum is to be 
applicable or applied in or towards making any 
payment in respect of any period subsequent to 


Ist—2nd August. 





1870; 


the 20th day of June 1863, to Mr. Joseph George 
Churchward, or to any person claiming through 
or under him by virtue of a certain Contract, bear- 
ing date the 26th day of April 1859, made between 
the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Admi- 
ralty (for and on behalf of Her Majesty) of the 
first part, and the said Joseph George Churchward 
of the second part, or in or towards the satisfaction 
of any claim whatsoever of the said Joseph George 
Churchward, by virtue of that Contract, so far as 
relates to any period subsequent to the 20th day 
of June 1863. 

28. That a Sum, not exceeding £.270,000, be Post Office 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum Telegraph 
necessary to defray the Charge which will come Svc. 
in course of payment during the year ending on 
the 3lst day of March 1871, for the Salaries and 
Expenses of the Post Office Telegraph Service. 

29. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 1,300,000, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to pay off and discharge 
Exchequer Bonds which will become due and 
payable during the year ending on the 31st day 
of March 1871. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


Exchequer 
Bonds. 


And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Tuesday morning ; 


Tuesday, 2nd August, 1870: 


The Foreign Enlistment Bill was, according to foreign En- 
Order, read a second time; and committed to a listment Bil, 
Committee of the whole House, for this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- supply. 
mittee of Supply ; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two 
of the clock, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- ways and 
mittee of Ways and Means; Means. 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, at Two 
of the clock, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Meeting of Parliament Bill was, according Meeting of 
to Order, read a second time; and committed to a Parliament 
Committee of the whole House, for this day, at Bill. 
Two of the clock. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Post Office 
into a Committee on the Post Office Bill. Bill. 


(In the Committee.) 
Causes, N° 1 to N° 6, agreed to. 


Cuiause, N° 7 (Registration of Newspapers at 
Post Office). 

Amendment proposed, in p. 2. 1.32, after the 
word “ newspaper,” to insert the words “ or other 
“ periodical publication.” 

Question, That those words be there inserted 
——put, and negatived. 

Clause agreed to. 


CxauseE, N° 8 (Postage on newspapers, book 

and pattern or sample packets and cards). 
Amendment proposed, in p. 3, 1. 13, to leave 
out from the word “ postage” to the end of the 
Clause, in order to insert the words 

* That is to say :— 

“ From and after the thirtieth day of September 
*‘ one thousand eight hundred and seventy : 

(1.) Registered newspapers, whether singly 
or in packets of two or more, at a 
maximum rate for each newspaper 
with itssupplementsof - - - 

(2.) Packets of printed matter, consisting 
wholly or partly of books, news- 
papers, periodicals, or other printed 
papers and pattern or sample - apgieg 
at the rate for each packet of — 

If it does not exceed 2 ounces in 
weight - - - = = one halfpenny. 
Ifit exceeds 2 ounces in weight for 
the first 2 ounces, and for every 


one halfpenny. 


additional 








Glebe Loans 
(Ireland) Bill, 





34 Vicroria. 


additional 2 ounces or fractional 
partof2ounces - -  - one halfpenny. 
(3.) Post cards, for each - - - one halfpenny 


** And from and after the first day of January 
‘* one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one : 
(4.) Registered newspapers and other regis- 
tered periodical publications in pack~- 
ets, consisting of one or more, at the 
rate for each packet of— 

If it does not exceed with supple- 
ments and cover 4 ounces in 
weight - - - - - 

If it does exceed 4 ounces in 
weight for the first 4 ounces, and 
for every additional 4 ounces or 
fractional part of 4 ounces _—-_ one halfpenny. 

** Provided that the rates to come into opera- 
“tion from and after the first day of January 
** one thousand eight hundred and seventy-one, shall 
* not supersede or affect the right of anyone to send 
&amp;¢ . ” 

newspapers by the post according to rate No. 1. 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause, to add the words “ Provided also, That 
“registered newspapers with or without supple- 
“* ments or supplements sent into the Post Office, 
‘in bulk, addressed either singly or in packets of 
‘* two or more newspapers, direct from the publish- 
“in 
« shall be weighed in gross and charged at a rate not 
* exceeding one halfpenny for every four ounces 
“ of the gross weight of such newspapers, supple- 
** ments, and covers.” 

Question, That those words be there added —— 
put, and negatived. 

Clause agreed to. 

CriausEs, N° 9 to N° 16, agreed to. 

Cxause, N° 17 (Despatch and delivery of news- 
papers, book packets, &amp;c.) 

Amendment proposed, in p. 5, l. 18, to leave 
out the word “ newspapers.” 

Question, That the word “ newspapers” stand 
part of the Clause——put, and agreed to. 

Clause agreed to. 


CrausEs, N° 18 to N° 21, agreed to. 
Schedule agreed to. 
Bill to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill, and directed him to report the same, with- 
out Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking 
into consideration the Glebe Loans (Jreland) Bill, 
as amended in the Committee ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now taken into 
consideration ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 
“ this day three months.” 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
word “now ” stand part of the Question:—And a 
Debate arising thereupon ; 

And a Motion being made and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned :— 
It passed in the Negative. 

nd the Question being put, That the word 
“now” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the Yeas, sq re oon ; 

Mr. Newdegate, 
Tellers for the Noes, ie Dein Fou “—_ 
So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
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387 


Ordered, That the Bill be now taken into con- 
sideration:—The House accordingly proceeded to 
take the Bill into consideration; and an Amend- 
ment was made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day, at Two of the clock. 


‘The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Canada 
mittee on the Canada (Guarantee of Loan) Bill; Soa of 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve ses 

itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Inclosure Bill. 
Reading of the Inclosure Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to census (Scot- 
take into consideration the Census (Scotland) Bill, land) Bil. 
as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day, at Two of the clock. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Census 
into a Committee on the Census (Ireland) Bill ; ('eland) Bill. 
and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker 
resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, 
That the Committee had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bull, as amended in the 
Committee, be taken into consideration this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Reclesiastical 


Reading of the lcclesiastical Titles Act Repeal Titles Act 
Bill; Repeal Bill 


Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time ete 
upon Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking Tramways 


‘into consideration the Amendments made by the Bill. 


Lords to the Tramways Bill ; 
Ordered, That the said Amendments be taken 
into consideration upon Wednesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Stamp Duties 

mittee on the Stamp Duties Bill ; Bill. 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 

itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second stamp Duties 
Reading of the Stamp Duties Management Bill; Management 
Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time Bi! 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Inland Re- 
mittee on the Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill; venue Acts 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve Ropes! BER. 
itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Siam and 
into a Committee on the Siam and Straits Set- Straits Settle- 
tlements Jurisdiction Bill; and, after some time pore 
spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; [Zords.] 
and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee 
had gone through the Bill, and directed him to 
report the same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 


this day, at Two of the clock. 


The Beerhouses Bill was, according to Order, Beerhouses 
read a second time; and committed to a Com- Bil. 
mittee of the whole House, for this day. 


The Constabulary Force (Jreland) Bill was, ac- Constabulary 
cording to Order, read a second time; and com- Force (Ireland) 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for this ~” 
day, at Two of the clock. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- shannon 








mittee on Shannon Navigation ! Grant |; Navigate 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. ‘ rant.) 
3D2 he 







Shannon 
Navigation 
Bill. 


Merchant 
Shipping Code 
Bill, 


Merchant 
Shipping, &amp;c. 
Acts Repeal 
Bill. 


Board of 
Trade Bill. 


Prayer Book 
(Tables of 
Lessons) Bill 
{ Lords. } 


Judicial 
Committee 


(Salaries, &amp;c.] 


Judicial 
Committe? 
Bill [Lords.]} 


Public Schools 
* Act (1868) 
Amendment 
Bill. 


Gas and 
Water Facili- 
ties Bill. 


Pier and Har- 
bour Orders 
Confirmation 
(No, 2) Bill. 


Petty Sessicns 
Clerk (Ireland) 
Act (1858) 
Amendment 
Bill. 


Matrimonial 
Causes and 
Marriage Law 
(Ireland) Bill. 


388 
The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 


mittee on the Shannon Navigation Bill ; 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
ittee on the Merchant Shipping Code Bill ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednes- 
day next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


m 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Merchant Shipping, &amp;c. Acts Re- 
peal Bill; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Board of Trade Bill; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Prayer Book (Tables of Lessons) 
Bill; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Wednesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on Judicial Committee [ Salaries, &amp;c. | ; 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


» ‘he Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Judicial Committee Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to take 
into consideration the Public Schools Act (1868) 
Amendment Bill, as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, 'Yhat the Bill be now read the third 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking 
intu consideration the Amendments made by the 
Lords to the Gas and Water Facilities Bill; 

Ordered, That the said Amendments be taken 
into consideration upon Wednesday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking 
into consideration the Amendments made by the 
Lords to the Pier and Harbour Orders Confirma- 
tion (No. 2) Bill; 

Ordered, That the said Amendments be taken 
into consideration upon Wednesday next. 


The Petty Sessions Clerk (Zreland) Act (1858) 
Amendment Bill was, according to Order, read the 
third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, ‘Vhat the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Matrimonial Causes 
and Marriage Law (Jreland) Bill, as amended in 
the Committee; and Amendments were made to 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


1st—2nd August. 


1870. 


The Real Actions Abolition (Zreland) Bill was, Real Acyions 

according to Order, read the third time. Abolition 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. (Treland) Bill, 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Pensions Commutation Amendment Bill was, Pensions Com. 
according to Order, read the third time. mutation 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. meet 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to ~ 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to norfolk 
take into consideration the Norfolk Boundary Bill, Boundary Bin, 
as amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 











the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on Constabulary 


several Force (Ire. 
|, land) [Pay, 
&amp;e.] 


Constabulary Force (Ireland) [ Pay, &amp;c. 
Resolutions ; which were read, as follow : 

1. That it is expedient to make provision for 
advancing and defraying the Charge of any addi- 
tional Constables who may be appointed by the 
Lord Lieutenent of Jreland to the Constabulary 
for the City of Londonderry, in like manner as the 
expenses of the Force appointed under the Acts 
relating to the Royal Jrish Constabulary are 
advanced and defrayed. 

2. That it is expedient to authorise an increased 
Rate of Salary and Superannuation to certain 
Ranks of the Constabulary out of any Moneys 
that may be provided by Parliament for that pur- 

ose. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


The Truck Commission Bill was, according to Truck Com- 
Order, read a second time; and committed to mission Bill 
a Committee of the whole House, for Thursday 
next. 


The Expiring Laws Bill was, according to Order, Expiring Laws 
read a second time; andcommitted to a Com- Bill. 
mittee of the whole House, for Thursday next. 


The Sanitary Act (Dudlia) Amendment Bill sanitary Act 
was, according to Order, read a second time ; and (Dublin) 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, — 
for Thursday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Lodgers’ 
mittee on the Lodgers’ Goods Protection Bill; a mt 

Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday ™ ‘ 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Church- 
mittee on the Churchwardens Liability Bill ; — Bill 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. (Tords.| 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Queen Anne’s 
Bounty(Super- 
annuation) 
Bill. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the Queen Anne’s Bounty (Superannu- 
ation) Bill ; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 

The House, according to Order, resolved itself Corrupt 
into a Committee on the Corrupt Practices Acts (rr dment 
Amendment Bill; and, after some time spent Bil, 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 

Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill, and directed him to report the 
same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 

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34 Victoria. 1st—2nd August. 389 


pemengirs The Passengers Act Amendment Bill was, ac- 
ActAmend- cording to Order, read a second time; and com- 
ment Bill mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for 


(Lords. this day. 
aired Bill The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 


[Lords.) mittee on the Sunday Trading Bill; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Wednesday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 

a Return of all Memorials presented to the Lords 

of the Admiralty during this Session on the sub- 

_ of Engagement of Freight and Shipment of 
tores. 


Navy 
(Freights.) 


Message from © Mr, Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 

the Lords. = save had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

Wages Arrest- ‘The Lords have agreed to the Wages Arrest- 

ment Limita- ent Limitation (Scotland) Bill, with an Amend- 

tion (Scotland) ; - 

Bill. ment; to which the Lords desire the concurrence 
of this House. 

settled Estates The Lords have agreed to the Settled Estates 

Bill. Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords desire 
the concurrence of: this House. 

Curragh of The Lords have agreed to the Curragh of Kil- 

Kildare Bill. dare Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords 
desire the concurrence of this House. 


a, a A Motion being made, That this House will, 

icons. 1 _ this day, resolve itself into a Committee, to consider 
of authorising the payment, out of Moneys to be 
provided by Parliament, of the Remuneration of 
the Commissioners and persons employed by them, 
of the Expenses of Witnesses, and the incidental 
expenses that may become chargeable under the 
provisions of any Act of the present Session for 
instituting an inquiry respecting the operation of 
the Truck Acts and alleged offences against those 
Acts; 

Mr. Secretary Bruce, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand, acquainted the House, That Her Majesty, 
having been informed of the subject-matter of this 
Motion, recommends it to the consideration of the 
House. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


ae teats Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
Lords to the Settled Estates Bill be taken into 
consideration this day. 


Wages Arrest- Ordered, That the Amendment made by the 
te (Southend Lords to the Wages Arrestment Limitation ( Scot- 
Bill, ) land) Bill be taken into consideration this day. 
And then the House, having continued to sit 
till half an hour after Three of the clock on 
Tuesday morning, adjourned till this day. 








Tuesday, 2nd August, 1870. 


PRAYERS, 
Peale and HE House proceeded to take into considera- 
Raiway Bi tion the Amendments made by the Lords 


to the Poole and Bournemouth Railway Bill; and 
the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


Newry and The Newry and Greenore Railway Bill was read 


vere Rail- the third time. 
(Lords, Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 


Ordered, 'That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 

Vou. 125. , 





The Order of the day being read, for the Se- Teale Street 
ay Reading of the Leeds Street Tramways 9) ""*"" 

ill ; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- Leeds Tram. 
cond Reading of the Leeds Tramways Bill ; ata 

Ordrred, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- Manchester 
cond Reading of the Manchester and Salford and i pol 
District Tramways (No. 1) Bill; pve an 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. (No. 1) Bill. 


Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Se- Manchester 
cond Reading of the Manchester and Salford and = Powered 
District Tramways (No. 2) Bill; Tansee 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. _(No. 2) Bill. 


Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The Order of the day being read, tor the Se- Manchester 
cond Reading of the Manchester Street Tramways Street Tram- 
Bill; ways Bill, 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and Pnblic 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. Petitions. 


Vide Thitty- 
first Report. 
Ordered, That the Return relative to Mr. Mr. Thomson’s 
Thomson’s “ Road Steamer,” which was presented * Road 


upon the 16th day of June last, be printed. "ee ame 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Army Army (Control 
(Control Department), which was presented upon Department.) 
the 1st day of this instant August, be printed. No. 409. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Coast Coast Guard. 
Guard, which was presented upon the Ist day of No. 410. 
this instant August, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Slave Trade — ae 
(Vessels Captured, &amp;c.), which was presented upon (aptured, &amp;¢.) 
the lst day of this instant August, be printed. No. 411. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order, Import Duties. 
dated the 28th day of July last, for a Return re- 
lative to Import Duties. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an Petty Sessions 
Address to Her Majesty, dated the 29th day of Divisions. 
March last, for a Return relative to Petty Ses- 
sional Divisions. 

Return to an Order, dated the 21st day of July jrish Bar. 
last, for a Return relative to the Jrish Bar. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Ayrton presented,—Further Return to an New National 
Order, dated the 23rd day of May last, for Returns Gallery, 
relative to the New National Gallery. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


The following Papers, pursuant to the directions ghoreham 
of an Act of Parliament, were laid upon the Table Harbour, 
by the Clerk of the House,—Report of the Com- 
missioners acting under and by virtue of an Act 
of Parliament passed in the 56th year of the Reign 
of His Majesty King George the Third, intituled, 

“ An Act for the more effectual Security and Im- 
provement of the Harbour of New Shoreham, in the 
County of Sussex,” up to the lst day of July 1868: 
Report of the Commissioners acting under and 
by virtue of an Act of Parliament passed in the 








3D3 56th 











Netherlands, 
Belgium, and 
Luxembourg. 


No. 407. 


390 


56th year of the Reign of His Majesty King 
George the Third, intituled, “An Act for the 
more effectual Security and Improvement of the 
Harbour of New Shoreham, in the County of 
Sussex,” up to the Ist day of July 1869. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Papers on the State of Education in Tri- 
nidad. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns showing the Numbers of Clerks and 
Messengers employed by all the Telegraph Com- 

anies transmitting Messages within the United 
ies prior to the Transfer of the Telegraphs 
to the Post Office :——Showing the Numbers of 
Clerks and Messengers employed by the Post 
Office on the 31st day of July 1870:——Showing 
the Mileage of Telegraphic Wire employed in the 
Transmission of Public Messages before the 
Transfer and on the 31st day of July 1870:—— 
Showing the Numbers of Single Needle, Bell, 
Printing, Hughes, and Automatic Instruments 
employed in the Transmission of Public Messages 
betkes the Transfer, and on the 3lst day of July 
1870:——Showing the Number of Telegraph Offices 
of all kinds open in the United Kingdom prior to 
the Transfer, and the Number open on the 31st 
day of July 1870 :——And, showing the Average 
Weekly Number of Messages transmitted by the 
combined Companies before the Transfer, and the 
Average Weekly Number transmitted by the Post 
Office during the Month of July. 


Ordered, That the Copy of the Treaty relative 
to the Netherlands, signed at London, 15 Novem- 
ber 1831, with Translation, which was presented 
upon the 2nd day of February 1852; the Copies 
of the Treaties relative to the Netherlands and 
Belgium, signed at London, 19 April 1839, which 
were presented upon the 10th day of June 1839; 


and the Copy of the Treaty relative to the Grand | 


Duchy of Lurembourg, signed at London, 11 May 
1867, which was presented upon the 3rd day of 
June 1867, be re-printed. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into the Committee of Supply. 
(In the Committee.) 


1. Motion made, and Question put, That a 
further Number of Land Forces, not exceeding 


20,000 Men (All Ranks), be maintained, for the | 


Qnd August. 


1870. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Ways and 

mittee of Ways and Means; Means, 
Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 

itself into the said Committee. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third Glebe Loans 
Reading of the Glebe Loans (Jre/and) Bill; (Ireland) Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The Census (Scotland) Bill was, according to Census (Scot. 
Order, read the third time. Jand) Bill, 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Siam and Straits Settlements Jurisdiction siam ana 
Bill was, according to Order, read the third time. Straits Settle. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. mente Cae 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the (Lordsy 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Constabulary 
into a Committee on the Constabulary Force ( Jre- Force (Ire- 
land) Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr, '*%4) Bil. 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson re- 

. That the Committee had gone through the 
lll. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 

mittee, be taken into consideration To-morrow. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Chatham 

a Copy of Correspondence relating to Contracts Dockyard 

for the Extension of Chatham Dockyard. "an 
Mr. Childers accordingly presented thesaid Paper. ~~” 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 

Table ; and be printed. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- sfessage from 
sage had been brought from the Lords, by one of the Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Annuity Tax Annuity Tax 
Abolition (Edinburgh and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act ‘Saab 
(1860) Amendment Bill, with an Amendment; ana te 
to which the Lords desire the concurrence of this &amp;c.) Act 
House. (1860) Amend- 

ment Bill. 


The Lords have agreed to the Magistrates, &amp;c. Magistrates, 





Election (Scotland) Bill, with Amendments; to oo —— 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this a 
House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Sheriffs (Scotland) sheriffs (Scot- 
Act (1853) Amendment, &amp;c. Bill, with Amend- !an¢) Act 


ments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence (1088) Ame 
of this House. , 


Parishioners’ 


The Order for reading a second time, To- 
Rights Bill. 


morrow, the Parishioners’ Rights Bill, was read, 
and discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Service of the United Kingdom of Great Britain | 


and Ireland, during the year ending 3lst day of 


March 1871; 
The Committee divided. , 
Tellers for the bos Glyn, 
Yeas, Mr. Adam : 
Tellers for the { Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 


1. 
5. 


}i6 
Noes, Mr. Thomas Potter : } 
Resolution to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received To- 
morrow. 

Mr. Dodson also acquainted the House, That 
he was directed to move, That the Committee may 
have leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 





Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Curragh of 
Lords to the Curragh of Kildare Bill be taken Kildare Bill 
| into consideration upon Thursday next. 


The Order for resuming, To-morrow, the ad- Contagious 
journed Debate on the Question proposed upon — a 
the 24th day of May last, That leave be given to fioreai 
bring in a Bill to repeal the a iseases 
Acts, 1866-1869, was read, and discharged. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Magistrates, 
Lords to the Magistrates, &amp;c. Election ( Scotland) aa 
Bill be taken into consideration upon Thursday jin, 
next. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Sheriffs (Scot 





Lords to the Sheriffs ( Sevtland) Act (1853) Amend- ron tye 
ment, &amp;c. Bill be taken into consideration upon men ke, 
Thursday next. 

Ordered, 














Annuity Tax 
Abolition 
Edinburgh 


34 Victoria. 


Lords to the Annuity Tax Abolition (Edinburgh 


Cd Montrose, 2nd Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment Bill 


Ind—3rd August. 
Ordered, That the Amendment made by the | 


391 


Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to 
sit again :— Motion, by leave, withdrawn. 
12. Motion made, and Question put, That a 


&amp;e.) Act be taken into consideration upon Thursday next. Sum, not exceeding £.6,000, be granted to Her 
ye Majesty, to defray the Charge which will come in 
: course of payment during the year ending on the 
Prayer Book Resolved, That an humble Address be presented | « E = ms 
abe of _ to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased ~ 2 8 — ceive stay ie 
ons) Bill. : a ir ’ atural History Museum ; 
to give directions, that there be laid before this! Phe Commitiee divided 
House, a Return, showing, in parallel Columns, (Mr Glun 
the existing Tables of Lessons, with the proposed| Tellers for the Yeas,) My. aie , } 96. 
Alterations. . F 
Ordered, That the said Address be presented to} Tellers for the Noes, 1 yet tenants 34. 
Her Majesty, by such Members of this House asare| 43. Motion made, and Question put That a 
of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. Supplementary Sum, not exceeding £.851, be 
Messagefrom | Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- —- — Ae ——_ ft pene preter 
- =e — - g a ee of! year ending on the 3lst day of March 1871, for 
t Th Lo 8, a8 tollowetn : Ea Superannuation and Retired Allowances to Persons 
he Lords have agreed to the Elementary Edu- formerly employed in the Public Service. 
cation Bill, with Amendments ; to which the Lords| Phe Committee divided 
desire the concurrence of this House. Mr. Glun 
. Tellers for the Yeas, {Mr A 4 ee } 70. 
Elementary Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Mr. Ryland \ 
—_ Lords to the Elementary Education Bill be taken Tellers for the Noes, Mr. Shaw . f 52. 
Rill 255. ite consideration upon Thursday next; and be| 14, £.8,450, to complete the Sum for certain 
printed. Learned Societies in Great Britain. 
15. £.221,172, to complete the Sum for Public 
supply. The House, according to Order, resolved itself | Education under the Commissioners of National 


e, 


into the Committee of Supply. 
(In the Committee.) 


2. £.2,000,000, for the Naval and Military Ser- 
vices of this Kingdom, including the Cost of a 
further Number of Land Forces, not exceeding 
20,000 Men, during the War in Europe. 

3. Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £.217,300, be granted to 
Her Majesty, to defray the Charge for the Salaries 
and Miscellaneous Expenses of the War Office, 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending the 31st day of March 1871; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question, That 
the Item of £.4,000, for the Salary of the Officer 
Commanding in Chief be reduced by the Sum of 
£. 1,768, —— put, and negatived. 

Original Question put, and agreed to. 

4, Motion made, and Question proposed, That 
a Sum, not exceeding £.21,450, be granted to 
Her Majesty, to enable the Treasury to make the 
necessary Advances, during the year ending on 


Education in Lreland. 
Resolutions to be reported. 





And the House having continued to sit till after 
Twelve of the clock on Wednesday morning ; 


Wednesday, 3rd August 1870: 


The Clerk Assistant, at the Table, informed the Mr, speaker's 
House, That Mr. Speaker was unable to resume Absence. 


the Chair this evening :— Whereupon Mr. Dodson, 
the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and 
Means, took the Chair as Deputy Speaker, pur- 
suant to the Standing Order; and Mr. Ayrton re- 
ported, That the Committee had come to several 
Resolutions. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Ways ana 


into the Committee of Ways and Means. 
(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That, towards making good the Supply Consolidated 









te the 31st day of March 1871, for the Purchase of 
a Site, Erection of Building, and other Expenses, | granted to Her Majesty, the Sum of £. 24,281,493 Pund. 
. for the New Courts of Justice and Offices belong-| be granted out of the Consolidated Fund of the 
ing thereto ; | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. 
Thereupon Motion made, and Question pro-| Resolution to be reported. 
posed, That the Chairman do report Progress, and 
ask leave to sit again:—Motion, by leave, with-; jy, Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
drawn, , Mr. Ayrton reported, That the Committee had 
Original Question put, and agreed to. : 
R ‘ . | come to a Resolution. 
_5. £64,000, to complete the Sum for the acqui-| — Qydered, That the Report be received this day. 
| sition of Lands for the purpose of the New Palace 
. at Westminster. ’ : 
6. £.13,000, to complete the Sum for the Erec-| _The Order of the day being read for the Com- Foreign Enlist- 
tion of New Offices in Downing-street for the Sec- | mittee on the Foreign Enlistment, Bill ; . 
retaries of State for the Home and Colonial Depart-| Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
ts ments, Poor Law Board, &amp;c. itself into the said Committee. 
! 7. £.37,250, to complete the Sum towards the ; : 
purchase of a Site for the Enlargement of the The House, according to Order, resolved itself Meeting of 
National Gallery. into a Committee on the Meeting of Parliament —e 
8. £.44,000, to complete the Sum for new| Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr.“ 
Buildings for the Department of Science and Art. | Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
» 9. £.5,513, for the Expense of Royal Parks and | Ayrton reported, That the Committee had gone 
Pleasure Gardens. through the Bill, and directed him to report the 
10. £.7,000, for erecting and maintaining certain | same, without Amendment. reer: 
Works and Buildings at the Post Office and Inland} Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
on Revenue. this day. | 
end- 11. £28,500, for constructing certain Harbours, 
Bill, &amp;c. under the Board of Trade. 








Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 











Vou. 125. 


The Order of the day — read, for the Second tnclosure Bill. 
Reading of the Inclosure Bill ; 
3D4 


And 





Glebe Loans 
(ireland) Bill, 


Post Office 
Bill, 


392 


And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a second 
time :—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That the Debate be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Robert Fowler, 

Yeas. Mr. Andrew Johnston: 

Tellers for the f Mr. Glyn, 

Noes, Mr. Adam : 

So it passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the Bill be now read a second time ; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was 
proposed, That this House do now adjourn :—And 
the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

And the Question being again proposed, That 
the Bill be now read a second time :—And a Debate 
arising thereupon ; 

Ordered, That the Debate be adjourned till 
Thursday next. 


3 


Or 


l 
| te oe 
\ 60, 


The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the Glebe Loans (Jreland) Bill ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read the third 


2Qnd—3rd August. 





time:—And a Debate arising thereupon ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question | 
being put, That the Debaie be now adjourned ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; | 

The Noes to the Left. | 

| 


- (Mr. Newdegate, 1 
Tellers for the Yeas,) Mr. Robert Fowler : } 16. 

r... J Mr. Glyn, \ | 
Tellers for the Noes,) 4, ons J 60. | 


So it passed in the Negative. | 

And the Question being again proposed, That | 
the Bill be now read the third time; 

A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That this House do now adjourn:—And 
the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 

And the Question being put, That the Bill be 
now read the third time ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for the; Mr. Glyn, 1 48 
Yeas, (Mr. Adam: J i 
Tellers for the Mr. Anderson, Lo 


Noes, \ Mr. James Lowther ; J 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

The Bill was accordingly read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 

The Order of the day being read, for the Third 
Reading of the Post Office Bill; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, in respect of 
Clauses 6, 8, and 17:—The House immediately 
resolved itself into the Committee; and, after 
sume time spent therein, Mr. Deputy Speaker re- 
sumed the Chair; and Mr. Ayrton reported, That 
the Committee had amended the said Clauses. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be now taken into consideration :—The 
House accordingly proceeded to take the Bill into 
consideration. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 














1870. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Canada (Gua. 
into a Committee on the Canada (Guarantee of rantee of 
Loan) Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Loan) Bill. 
Mr. Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 

Ayrton reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill, and directed him to report the 
same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 





Bey 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Census (Ire- 
take into consideration the Census (Jreland) Bill, !#n4) Bill. 
as amended in the Committee. ' 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


ee 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Stamp Duties 
into a Committee on the Stamp Duties Bili; and, ®! 
after some time spent therein, Mr. Deputy Speaker 
resumed the Chair; and Mr. Ayrton reported, 
That the Committee had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Thursday next. 


Essa 


Bill 256, 


The Stamp Duties Management Bill was, ac- Stamp Duties 
cording to Order, read a second time; and com- on 
mitted to a Committee of the whole House, for ~ 
Thursday next. 


(Tat 
[Lor 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Inland Re- 
venue Acts 
Repeal Bill, 


mittee on the Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill ; 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Thursday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Beerhouses 
into a Committee on the Beerhouses Bill; and, 2! 
after some time spent therein, Mr. Deputy Speaker 
resumed the Chair; and Mr. Ayrton reported, 

That the Committee had gone through the Bill, 
and directed him to report the same, without 
Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 

this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself into Truck Com- 
a Committee on Truck Commission [Expenses]. maission | Ex- 


penses. } 
(In the Committee. ) 


Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the 
payment, out of moneys to be provided by Parlia- 
ment, of the Remuneration of the Commissioners 
and of any persons employed by them, and of the 
Expenses of Witnesses, together with all other 
incidental expenses that may become chargeable 
under the provisions of any Act of the present 
Session for instituting an inquiry respecting the 
operation of the Truck Acts and alleged offences 
ayainst those Acts. 

Resolution to be. reported. 





Mr. Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
Mr. Ayrton reported, That the Committee had 
come to a Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Queen Anne's 
mittee on the Queen Anne’s Rossy (Superannu- Bounty 
ation) Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 


Superannue 
wie) Bill. 


‘The Corrupt Practices Acts Amendment Bill Corrupt 
was, according to Order, read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Practices Acts 
Amendment 
Bill. 


fF 


The 


Passengers 
Act Amend- 
ment Bill 

[ Lords.) 


Settled Estates 
Bill. 


Wages Arrest- 
ment Limita- 
tion (Scotland) 
Bill. 


Prayer Book 
(Tables of 
Lessons) Bill 
[Lords.] 


Dagenham 
(Thames) 
Dock Bill 
[Lerds.] 


Public 
Petitions. 


Vide Thirty. 
East India 


wary Ay 


Fe: 


rte of the 











34 Vicrortia. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Passengers Act Amend- 
ment Bill; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
Mr. Ayrton reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill, and directed him to report 
the same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
upon Thursday next. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the Settled Estates Bill; and the 
same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendment made by 
the Lords to the Wages Arrestment Limitation 
(Scotland) Bill; and the same was twice read, and 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 


The Order for reading a second time, this day, 
the Prayer Book (Tables of Lessons) Bill, was 
read, and discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon Thursday next. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till Three of the clock on Wednesday morn- 
ing, adjourned till this day. 








Wednesday, 3rd August, 1870. 
PRAYERS. 
HE Dagenham ( Thames) Dock Bill was read 
the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


Several Public Petitions were presented, and 
read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Copies of Letter, dated the 17th day of 
May 1766, referring to the Duties of the Dewanny 
of the Provinces of Bengal, Behar, and Orissa, 
from the Court of Directors to the Governor of 
Calcutta : And, of the Letter from the Gover- 
nor of Calcutta to the Court of Directors, to which 
the above Letter was a Reply. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 





Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of the Number of Divisions of the House 
in the Session of 1870; stating the Subject of the 
Division, and the Number of Members in the 
Majority and Minority, Tellers included ; also the 
Aggregate Number in the House on each Division; 
distinguishing the Divisions on Public Business 
from Private; and also the Number of Divisions 
before and after Midnight. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return of the Number of Days on which the 
VoL. 125. ; 





Qnd—Srd August. 


393 


House sat in the Session of 1870, stating, for each 
Day, the Date of the Month, and the Day of the 
Week, the Hour of Meeting, and the Hour of 
Adjournment; and the Total Number of Hours 
occupied in the Sittings of the House, and the 
Average Time; and showing the Number of 
Hours on which the House sat each Day, and the 
Number of Hours after Midnight ; and the Num- 


ber of Entries in each Day’s Votes and Proceed- 
ings. 


a Return of the Number of Select Committees ap- 
pointed in the Session of 1870; the Subjects of 
Inquiry; the Names of the Members appointed 
to serve on each, and of the Chairman of each; 
the Number of Days each Committee met, and 
the Number ef Days each Member attended ; the 
Total Expense of the Attendance of Witnesses 
at each Select Committee, and the Name of the 
Member who moved for such Committee; also, 
the Total Number of Members who served on 
Select Committees. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns of the Number of Private Bills introduced 
and brought from the House of Lords, and of Acts 
passed in the Session of 1870, classed according to 
the following Subjects:—Railways; Roads and 
Bridges; Waterworks; Ports; Piers; Harbours 
and Docks; Canals and Navigations; Churches, 
Chapels, and Burying Grounds; Paving, Lighting, 
and Improving; Gaols and other County Build- 
ings; Inclosures; Small Debts Courts; and all 
other Bills and Acts: Of all the Private Bills 
which, in the Session of 1870, have been treated 
as Opposed Bills; specifying those which have 
been classified in Groups by the Committee of 
Selection, or by the General Committee on Rail- 
way and Canal Bills; together with the Names of 
the Selected Members who served on each Com- 
mittee; the first and also the last Day of the 
Sitting of each Committee ; the Number of Days 
on which each Committee sat ; the Number of Days 
on which each Selected Member has served; the 
Bills the Preambles of which were reported to 
have been proved; the Bills the Preambles of 
which were reported to have been not proved ; 
the Bills referred back to the Committee of Selec- 
tion, or to the General Committee on Railway 
and Canal Bills, as having become Unopposed, and 
the Bills withdrawn, or not proceeded with by the 
Parties :——And, of all Private Bills which, in 
the Session of 1870, have been referred by the 
Committee of Selection, or by the General Com- 
mittee on Railway and Canal Bills, to the Chair- 
man of the Committee of Ways and Means, 
together with the Names of the Members who 
served on each Committee, the Number of Days 
on which each Committee sat; and the Number 
of Days on which each Member attended. 





sented and printed in each of the years 1865, 
1866, 1867, 1868, 1869, and 1870; with the Total 
Number of Signatures in each year, and the Ave- 
rage Number of Public Petitions presented and 
printed, and Signatures. 


Liquors on Sunday Bill be now read a second time. 
And the Question being again proposed :—The 
House resumed the said adjourned Debate. 


Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” and, at 
the end of the Question, adding the words “ upon 








* this day three months.” 
3E 


And 


An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 





Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Select Com- 
mittees. 


Private Bills. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, puptic 
a Return of the Number of Public Petitions pre- Petitions. 


The Order of the day being read, for resuming gale of Liquors 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed on Sunday 
upon the 29th day of June last, That the Sale of Bil. 




































$94 


And the Question being put, That the word 
“ now ” stand part of the Question:—It passed in 
the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
“ upon this day three months” be added at the 
end of the Question:—It was resolved in the 
Affirmative. 

Then the main Question, so amended, being put ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
upon this day three months. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

Reading of the Game Laws ( Scotland) Bill; 
Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the Married Women’s Property Bill; 
and the same were twice read, and, with Amend- 
ments to several of them, agreed to; and conse- 
quential Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships with Amendments, and with consequen- 
tial Amendments to the Bill; to which this House 
doth desire the concurrence of their Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the Tramways Bill. 

The Amendments, as far as the Amendment in 
p. 3, l. 30, being read a second time, were agreed to. 

P. 3, 1. 30, leave out the words “according 
“ to the regulations contained in Part One of the 
« Schedule B to this Act,” and insert the words 
« and they shall, on or before the fifteenth day of 
*‘ the following month of December, serve a copy 
“ of such notice upon the owner and occupier of 
*‘ every house, shop, or warehouse abutting upon 
“any road or upon the part of any road along 
“ which it is proposed to lay any tramway accord- 
“ing to the regulations contained in Part One of 
“ the Schedule B to this Act annexed,” the next 
Amendment, being read a second time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made there- 
unto, by leaving out from the word “serve,” to 
the end of the Amendment, in order to add the 
words “ notice of such intention in accordance with 
“the Standing Orders (if any) of both Houses of 
* Parliament for the time being in force with re- 
“ spect to Bills for the construction of Tramways,” 
instead thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Lords’ 
Amendment :—It passed in the Negative. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
** notice of such intention in accordance with the 
“‘ Standing Orders (if any) of both Houses of Par- 
“ liament for the time being in force with respect 
“ to Bills for the construction of Tramways,” be 
added, instead thereof. 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the f Mr. Glyn, } 

Yeas, (Lord John Hay: 
Tellers for the/ Mr. Alderman Lawrence, } 
Noes, Mr. Locke: 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

And the said Amendment, so amended, was 
agreed to. 

Then the subsequent Amendments being read 
a second time, several were agreed to; several 
were amended, and agreed to; and several were 
disagreed to. 

Ordered, That a Committee be appointed to 
draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for 
disagreeing to the Amendments to which this 


35. 
14, 


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1870, 
House hath disagreed :—And a Committee was. 
appointed of Mr. Shaw Lefevre, Mr. Secretary 
Bruce, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Solicitor General for 
Ireland, Lord John Hay, Mr. James Lowther, 
Mr. Graves, Mr. Glyn, and Mr. Cawley :—And 


they are to withdraw immediately. 
Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Merchant 
into a Committee on the Merchant Shipping Code SpPing Code 
Bill; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson re- 
That the Committee had gone through the 
Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended, be printed. 

Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 
Committee of the whole House, for Wednesday 
the 17th day of this instant August. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Gas ana 


take into consideration the Amendments made by Water Facili- 


the Lords to the Gas and Water Facilities Bill. © "** BM 

The said Amendments being read a second time, 
several were agreed to; and one was disagreed to. 

Ordered, That a Committee be appointed to 
draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for 
disagreeing to the Amendment to which this 
House hath disagreed:—And a Committee was 
appointed of Mr. Shaw Lefevre, Mr. Secretary 
Bruce, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Solicitor General for Jre- 
land, Lord John Hay, Mr. James Lowther, Mr. 
Graves, Mr. Glyn, and Mr. Cawley :—And they 
are to withdraw immediately. 

Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Pier and Har- 
take into consideration the Amendments made by bour Orders 
the Lords to the Pier and Harbour Orders Con- Confirmation 
firmation (No. 2) Bill; and the same were twice" 7) ™ 
read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- sunday 
mittee on the Sunday Trading Bill; Trading Bill 
And a Motion being made, and the Question [20rd] 
being put, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 

Chair :—It passed in the Negative. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Constabulary 
take into consideration the Constabulary Force a 
(Ireland) Bill, as amended in the Committee. wee 

_ Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time. 

The Bill was accordingly read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee of Supply. 
Supply, several Resolutions; which were read, as 
follow : 

1. That a further Number of Land Forces, not Land Forces 
exceeding 20,000 Men (All Ranks), be maintained, ear 
for the Service of the United Kingdom of Great ; 
Britain and Ireland, during the year ending 31st 
day of March 1871. ; 

2. That a Sum, not exceeding £.2,000,000, be Naval oy 

ranted to Her Majesty, beyond the ans aan, expensed 
rants, towards defraying the Expenses which peyond ordi 
may be incurred in maintaining the Naval and Grants (O 
Military Services of this Kingdom, including the of 
Cost of a further Number of Land Forces, not 
exceeding 20,000 Men, during the War in Europe. 

3. That a Sum, not exceeding £.217,300, be War Office 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge for 
the Salaries and Miscellaneous Expenses of the 
War Office, which will come in course of a a 

uring 











Bill 259, 














Nat 


Site 


Fz 


gfe 


New Courts 
of Justice. 


New Palace at 
Westminster. 


New Home, 
Colonial, &amp;¢. 
Offices. 


National 
Gallery 
Enlargement, 
Site. | 


Science and Art 
Department. 


Royal Parks 
and Pleasure 
Gardens (Sup- 
plementary.) 


Post Office and 
Inland Revenue 
Works, &amp;c, 
(Supple- 
mentary.) 


Superannuation 


and Retired 
Allowances 
(Supple. 
wmtary.) 


34 Vicronta. 


caine the year ending the 31st day of March 
1871 


4, That a Sum, not exceeding £. 21,450, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to enable the Treasury 
to make the necessary Advances, during the year 
ending on the 3lst day of March 1871, for the 
Purchase of a Site, Erection of Building, and 
other Expenses, for the New Courts of Justice 
and Offices belonging thereto. 

5. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 64,000, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the acquisition of 
Lands for the purpose of the New Palace at West- 
minster, 

6. That a Sum, not exceeding £.13,000, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for the Erection of New 
Offices in Downing-street for the Secretaries of 
State for the Home and Colonial Departments, 
Poor Law Board, &amp;c. 

7. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 37,250, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, towards the Purchase of 
a Site for the Enlargement of the National 
Gallery. 

8. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 44,000, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
31st day of March 1871, for new Buildings for the 
Department of Science and Art. 

9. That a Supplementary Sum, not exceeding 
£. 5,513, be granted to Her Majesty, to defray the 
Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for the Expense of Royal Parks and Plea- 
sure Gardens. 

10. That a Supplementary Sum, not exceeding 
£. 7,000, be granted to Her Majesty, to defray the 
Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for erecting and maintaining certain Works 
and Buildings at the Post Office and Inland 
Revenue. 

11. That a Supplementary Sum, not exceeding 
£.28,500, be granted to Her Majesty, to defray 
the Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for constructing certain Harbours, &amp;c. under 
the Board of Trade. 

12. That a Sum, not exceeding £.6,009, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to defray the Charge 
which will come in course of payment during the 
year ending on the 3lst day of March 1871, for 
the erection of a Natural History Museum. 

13. That a Supplementary Sum, not exceeding 
£.851, be granted to Her Majesty, to defray the 
Charge which will come in course of payment 
during the year ending on the 31st day of March 
1871, for Superannuation and Retired Allowances 
to Persons formerly employed in the Public Ser- 
vice. 

14, That a Sum, not exceeding £.8,450, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 
course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lst day of March 1871, for f somaehe in aid of the 
Expenditure of certain Learned Societies in Great 
Britain. 

15. That a Sum, not exceeding £. 221,172, be 
granted to Her Majesty, to complete the Sum ne- 
cessary to defray the Charge which will come in 


course of payment during the year ending on the 
3lst day of March 1871, for Public Education 
VoL, 125. 





3rd August. 








395 


under the Commissioners of National Education in 
Ireland. 

The said Resolutions, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on Ways and 
Ways and Means, a Resolution; which was read, Means. 
as followeth : 

That, towards making good the Supply granted Cerne 
to Her Majesty, the Sum of £. 24,281,493, be ~~ 
granted out of the Consolidated Fund of the 
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. 

The said Resolution, being a second time, was 
agreed to. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill] Consolidated 
to apply a Sum out of the Consolidated Fund to Fund (Appro- 
the Service of the year ending the Thirty-first day — 
of March, One thousand eight hundred and seventy- 
one, and to appropriate the Supplies granted in 
this Session of Parliament: And that Mr. Dodson, 

Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Mr. Stans- 
feld do prepare, and bring it in. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Foreign En- 
into a Committee on the Foreign Enlistment 'stment Bill. 
Bill. Bill 258. 

(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 


Criauses, N°1 to N°7, with Amendments to 
four of them, agreed to. 

CrausE, N° 8 (Penalty on illegal ship-building 
and illegal expeditions). 

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the 
Clause be postponed :—Motion, by leave, with- 
drawn. 

Amendment proposed, in p.4, 1.21, after the 
word “ ship” to insert the words “ either as a ship 
“ of war, transport, or for the conveyance of stores, 
* coal, materials, or munitions to be used in the 
** prosecution of hostilities.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
inserted :—Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. 

Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

CriausE, N°9 (Presumption as to evidence in 
case of illegal ship). 

Amendments made. 

Another Amendment proposed, at the end of 
the Clause to add the words “ except in any cri- 
“ minal proceeding.” 

Question put, That those words be there added; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for the { Mr. Russell Gurney, 1 26 
Yeas, UMr. Vernon Harcourt: Jf *” 
Tellers for thef Mr. Glyn, ( 7g 
Noes, Mr. Adam: je 


Clause, as amended, agreed to. 


CxiavuseEs, N° 10 to N° 18, with Amendments 
to two of them, agreed to. 

Cause, N° 19 (Jurisdiction in respect of for- 
feiture of ships for offences against Act). 

Amendments made. 

Question put, That the Clause, as amended, 
stand part of the Bill; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for ~~ Glyn, 1 105 
Yeas, Mr. Adam: J 4 
Tellers for the { Mr. Norwood, L 4 
Noes, Mr. Staveley Hill: \ eeniae 


Cause, N° 20, amended, and agreed to. 

CiausE, N° 21 (Officers authorised to seize 
offending ships). 

An Amendment made. 

Another Amendment proposed, in p. 8, 1. 7, to 
leave out the word “ subject,” in order to insert 
the words “ acting with.” 


3E2 Question, 








396 


Question, That the word “ subject” stand part 
of the Clause——put, and agreed to. 

Other Amendments made. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Criauses, N° 22 to N° 33, with Amendments 
to one of them, agreed to. 

Preamble agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration To-morrow ; 
and be printed. 





Meeting of The Meeting of Parliament Bill was, according 
Parliament 


Bill. to Order, read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Canada The Canada (Guarantee of Loan) Bill was, ac- 
(oan) Bill f cording to Order, read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 
Beerhouses The Beerhouses Bill was, according to Order, 


Bill. read the third time. 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


Truck Com- Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee on 
— Truck Commission ‘ee "a a Resolution ; 
—_— which was read, as followeth: 


That it is expedient to authorise the payment, 
out of Moneys to be provided by Parliament, of 
the Remuneration of the Commissioners, and of 
any persons employed by them, and of the Ex- 
penses of Witnesses, together with all other inci- 
dental Expenses that may become chargeable under 
the Provisions of any Act of the present Session 
for instituting an inquiry respecting the operation 
of the Truck Acts, and alleged offences against 
those Acts. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


Queen Anne's The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Bounty (Super- mittee on the Queen Anne’s Bounty (Superannua- 
annuation) ti Bill: 
Bill. ion) Bill; : 
Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee. 


Coroners’ 
Inquests 
(England and 
Wales.) 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be salons pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Number of Coroners’ In- 
quests held on Persons of each Sex, known at the 
Period of their Death to have been Inmates of 
any Conventual or Monastic Institution ; distin- 
guishing the finding of the Juries in England and 
Wales in each of the years 1865, 1866, 1867, 1868, 
1869, and in the first Six Months of the Year 
1870. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to apply a Sum out 

Consolidated Y PPLy 

Fund (Appro- of the Consolidated Fund to the Service of the 

priation) Bill. year ending the Thirty-first day of March, One 
thousand eight veer | and seventy-one, and to 
appropriate the Supplies granted in this Session 
of Parliament: And the same was read the first 
time; and ordered to be read a second time To- 
morrow. 


3rd August. 








1870. 


Mr. Stansfeld reported from the Committee ap- Tramways 
pointed to draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Bill. 
Lords for disagreeing to certain of the Amendments 
made by their Lordships to the Tramways Bill; 
That they had drawn up Reasons accordingly, 
which they had directed him to report to the 
House; and the same were read, as follow: 

The Commons disagree with the Amendment 
made by the Lords in Clause 12: 

Seems this House considers that the time 
at which it will allow a Bill to be introduced 
should remain in its discretion, and that any 
limitation it may see fit to adopt in regard to 
such time should be imposed by and depend 
upon an order of the House. 

To the Amendment in p. 28, 1. 32: 

Because it would be inconsistent with the 
Amendment made by the Commons to the 
Lords’ Amendment in page 3. 

The said Reasons being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 

Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords 
to communicate the said Reasons (with the Bill 
and Amendments): And that the Clerk do carry 
the same. 


Mr. Stansfeld reported from the Committee ap- Gas and 
mere to draw up Reasons to be assigned to the {Vater Facili 
ords for disagreeing to one of the Amendments 
made by their Lordships to the Gas and Water 
Facilities Bill; That they had drawn up a Reason 
accordingly, which they had directed him to report 
to the House ; and the same was read, as followeth: 
Because this House considers that the time 
at which it will allow a Bill to be introduced 
should remain in its discretion; and that any 
limitation it may see fit to adopt in regard to 
such time should be imposed by, and depend 
upon an order of the House. 
The said Reason being read a second time, was 
agreed to. 
Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords 
to communicate the said Reason (with the Bill and 
Amendments): And that the Clerk do carry the 
same. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Mail Contracts 
a Copy of the Contract concluded between the eae ga 
Postmaster General and the Pacific Steam Navi- River Plata) 
gation Company for the Conveyance of Mails be- y) 43, 
tween Liverpool and the Brazils and the River ~~ 
Plate, with an Extension to Valparaiso. 
. Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 

aper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 

Table ; and be printed. 


The Order for the House to resolve itself into Lodgers’ Goods 
a Committee, To-morrow, on the Lodgers’ Goods — 
Protection Bill, was read, and discharged. , 
Resolved, That this House will, upon Friday 
next, resolve itself into the said Committee. 


The British Columbia Bill was read the first tener 
time; and ordered to be read a second time To- Bil [Lords] 


morrow ; and to be printed. Bill 257.. 


Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, re- Joint Biock: 
solve itself into a Committee on the Joint Stock icwenguiaell 
Companies’ Arrangement Bill. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Import Import Duties 
Duties, which was presented upon the 2nd day of No, 414 
this instant August, be printed. 


_ Ordered, That the Return relative to the New New Nations! 
National Gallery, which was presented upon the Gallery. 
2nd day of this instant August, be printed. No. 319. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 














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S97 


by their Lordships to the Medical Officers Super- 
annuation Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Absconding 
Debtors Bill, with Amendments; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 


Absconding 
Debtors Bill. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Absconding 
Lords to the Absconding Debtors Bill be taken Debtors Bill 
into consideration To-morrow. 


The Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) Bill Consolidated 
was, according to Order, read a second time; and eatin) Bae 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, * 
for To-morrow, at Two of the clock. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second Ecclesiastical 
Reading of the Ecclesiastical Titles Act Repeal Titles Act 
Bill ; [Lords] 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That the Bill be now read a se- 
cond time ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to 
the Question, by leaving out the word “ now,” 
and, at the end of the Question, adding the words 
“upon this day three months.” 

And the Question being put, That the word 
“ now,” stand part of the Question ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for thef Mr. G/yn, 1 111 
Yeas, \ Mr. Adam: J : 
Tellers for thef Mr. Newdegate, L 34 
Noes, UMr. Robert Fowler: J ’ 


So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read a second time : 
—The Bill was accordingly read a second time ; 
and committed to a Committee of the whole House, 
for To-morrow, at Two of the clock. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Foreign Enlist. 
take into consideration the Foreign Enlistment ment Bill. 
Bill, as amended in the Committee; and Amend- 
ments were made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was proposed to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 4, 1. 5, by inserting, after the 
word “ship,” the words “arm or munition of 
‘“* war.” 

And the Question being put, That those words 
be there inserted ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the; Mr. James Lowther, 

Yeas, Mr. Birley : 

Tellers for the { Mr. Glyn, 

Noes, UMr. Adam: 

So it passed in the Negative. 

Another Amendment was proposed, to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 4, l. 9, by inserting, after the 
word “ State,” the words “ or (5.) Sells, or con- 
tracts to sell, any ship with intent or knowledge, 
“ or having reasonable cause to believe that the 
** same shall or will be employed in the militar 
“ or naval service of any foreign State at war with 
“ any friendly State.” 

And the Question being put, That those words 
be there inserted ; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the a poe 

r. Monk, 
Tellers for the Yeas,{ 45 ee } 36. 
(Mr. Glyn, } ‘ 

Tellers for the Noes,) 4, by ee 67. 

So it passed in the Negative. 

Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 

Another Amendment was peer to be made 
to the Bill, in p. 8, 1. 7, by leaving out the word 


} 29. 
} 90 





Thursday, 4th August, 1870. 
PRAYERS. 
public EVERAL Public Petitions were presented, 
Petitions. and read ; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 
Vide Thirty- 
first Report. 
Irish Bar. Ordered, That the Return relative to the Jrish 

No. 415. Bar, which was presented upon the 2nd day of this 
instant August, be printed. 

Queen’s Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- | 

University jesty’s Command,—Copy of Report on the Con-| 

(Ireland.) dition and Progress of the Queen’s University in 
Ireland, for the year 1869-70, by the Right 
Honourable Sir Maziere Brady, Baronet, Vice- 
Chancellor of the University. 

Reformatory _ Copy of Seventh and Eighth Reports of the 

and Industrial Inspector appointed to visit the Reformatory and 

on) Industrial Schools of Jreland, certified under the 

( Qist &amp; 22nd Vic. c. 103; 31st Vic. c. 25; and 
31st &amp; 32nd Vie. c. 59. 

Local Taxation Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant 

Returns, to the directions of an Act of Parliament,—Ab- 
stract of the Returns transmitted to the Secretary 
of State for the Home Department, pursuant to 
the Local Taxation Returns Act, the 23rd &amp; 24th 
Vie. c. 51, for the latest period of Twelve months 
preceding the month of June 1869, for which the 
Accounts of the different Corporations, Commis- 
sions, Vestries, Bodies, &amp;c. were made up, being 
for the ninth year during which the Act has been 
in operation. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 

Bast India Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- 

(Dewanny of dress to Her Majesty, dated the 3rd day of this 

Bengal &amp;¢-) instant August, for Returns relative to East India 
(Dewanny of Bengal, &amp;c.) 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 

Army (Chelsea Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her 

and Kilmain- Majesty’s Command,—Copy of First Report of a 

tam Hospitals.) Committee on the Royal Hospitals at Chelsea and | 
Kilmainham, together with Minutes of Evidence, 
&amp;e. 

Amy (Military Mr. Secretary Cardwell also presented,—Return 

Labour. ) to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 21st day 
of March last, for a Return relative to the Army 
(Military Labour). 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 

Loan Societies, ‘The following Paper, pursuant to the directions 
of an Act of Parliament, was laid upon the Table 
by the Clerk of the House,—Abstract of Accounts 
of Loan Societies in England and Wales, to 31st 
day of December 1869, by A. K. Stephenson, 
Esquire, the Barrister appointed to certify the 
Rules of Savings Banks. 

Prayer Book The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

atl Reading of the Prayer Book (Tables of Lessons) 
Bill; 

iin Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 

Message from Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- | 

theLords. sage had been brought from the Lords, by one of | 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

Prinageand The Lords have agreed to the Drainage and 

fans * Improvement of Lands (Ireland) Supplemental 

(Irland) (No. 2) Bill, without any Amendment. 

ca 

Mladen Th d to the Alexandra (N 

&gt; ‘he Lords have agreed to the Alexandra (New- 

Dea rt, port) Docks Bill, without any Amendment. 

a The Lords have agreed to the Amendment 

tnuation Bij, 2ade by this House to the Amendments made 


VoL. 125. 


“any,” and inserting the words “the chief,” in- 
stead thereof. 
And 


3E3 





89% 


And the Question oy 
“ any,” stand part of the Bi 
in the Affirmative. 
Then other Amendments were made to the Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill be re-committed to a 


4th August. 


ut, That the word | Committee of the whole House, for To-morrow, at 
:—It was resolved | Two of the clock. 


| 





1870. 


The House, accordin 


to Order, proceeded to Sheriffs (Scot 
take into consideration 


e Amendments made by 1224) Act 


Committee of the whole House to consider a new | the Lords to the Sheriffs (Scotland) Act (1853) (1853) Amend. 


Clause and an Amendment to the Title of the 
Bill:—The House immediately resolved itself 
into the Committee; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and, 
Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 
added a Clause, and amended the Title of the Bill, 
as followeth : 

A Bill to make better provision for the Preser- 
vation of Neutrality during the existence of Hos- 
tilities between Foreign States with which Her 
Majesty is at Peace. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be now taken into consideration :—The 
House accordingly proceeded to take the Bill into 
consideration. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time, 
To-morrow, at Two of the clock. 


Inclosure Bill. © The Order of the day being read, for resuming 
the adjourned Debate on the Question proposed 
upon the 2nd day of this instant August, That the 
Inclosure Bill be now read a second time ; 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 
Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 
Judicial The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
[Seleriee. fe.) mittee on Judicial Committee [ Salaries, &amp;c.] ; 
ae Resolved, That this House will, To-morrow, at 
Two of the clock, resolve itself into the said Com- 
mittee. 

Judicial The Order of the day being read, for the Second 

Committee Reading of the Judicial Committee Bill ; 

Bil ( Lords.) Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
To-morrow, at Two of the clock. 

Elementary The House, according to Order, proceeded to 


Education Bill. take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the Elementary Education Bill. 

The said Amendments, being read a second 
time, several were agreed to; several were amended, 
and agreed to; and one was disagreed to. 

Ordered, That a Committee be appointed to 
draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for 
disagreeing to the Amendment to which this House 
hath disagreed :—And a Committee was appointed 
of Mr. William Edward Forster, Mr. Gladstone, 
Mr. Secretary Bruce, Mr. Knatchbull-Hugessen, 
Mr. Stansfeld, Mr. Arthur Peel, Mr. Dodson, Mr. 
Crawford, Mr. Kay-Shuttleworth, and Mr. Glyn: 
—And they are to withdraw immediately. 

Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 


Stamp Duties Ordered, That the Stamp Duties Bill, the 
wth Stamp Duties Management Bill, and the Inland 


ment Bill; and Revenue Acts Repeal Bill, be committed to the 

Inland Revenue game Committee. 

— The House accordingly resolved itself into a 
Committee on the said Bills; and, after some time 
spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair ; 

Stamp Duties and Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 


= gone through the Stamp Duties Bill. 
Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration To-morrow, at 
Two of the clock. 
Stamp Duties | Mr. Dodson also reported, That the Committee 


Management had gone through the Stamp Duties Management 
Bill and Inland 1} and the Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill, 


Revenue Acts 


Repeal Bill, and directed him to report the same, without 
Amendment. 
Ordered, That the Bills be read the third time 
To-morrow, at Two of the clock. 
British The British Columbia Bill was, according to 
{aerdet a Order, read a second time; and committed to a 











Amendment, &amp;c. Bill. ment, &amp;e. Bill, 


The said Amendments being read a second time, 
several were agreed to; one was amended, and 
agreed to ; and one was disagreed to. 

Ordered, That a Committee be appointed to draw 
up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for dis- 
agreeing to the Amendment to which this House 
hath disagreed :—And a Committee was appointed 
of the Lord Advocate, Mr. Secretary Bruce, Mr. 
Stansfeld, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Glyn, and Mr. Adam: 
—And they are to withdraw immediately. 

Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Magistrates, 
take into consideration the Amendments made by &amp;¢- Election 
the Lords to the Magistrates, &amp;c. Election (Scot- Gaeta ae 
land) Bill; and the same were twice read, and 
agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to annuity Tax 
take into consideration the Amendment made by Abolition 
the Lords to the Annuity Tax Abolition (Edin- (Edinburgh 


burgh and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amendment fe.) Ast 
Bill. (1860) Amend. 
ment Bill. 


The said Amendment, being read a second time ; 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That this House doth disagree with the 
Lavi in the said Amendment :—It passed in the 
Negative. 

And the said Amendment was agreed to. 

And Notice being taken, that there was a blank 
in the Bill, which had been left by this House, and 
not filled up by the Lords, the House proceeded to 
fill up the said blank. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships ; and also, that this House hath filled 
up the blank left in the Bill by this House, and 
not filled up by their Lordships; to which Amend- 
ment they desire the concurrence of their Lord- 
ships. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself Truck Com- 
into a Committee on the Truck Commission Bill ; ™" 
and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker 
resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, 

That the Committee had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, 'Yhat the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration To-morrow, at 
Two of the clock. 


The. House, according to Order, resolved itself meaty Laws 
into a Committee on the Expiring Laws Bill; and, Bi 
after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker resumed 
the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, That the 
Committee had gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration To-morrow, at 
Two of the clock. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself on ae 
into a Committee on the Sanitary Act (Dublin) ¢ 


Amendment Bill; and, after some time spent pill. 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and 
Mr. Dodson reported, That the Committee had 
gone through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration To-morrow, at 
Two of the clock. 


The. 





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34 Victoria. 


of The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
ioe pi. take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the Curragh of Kildare Bill; and 

the same were twice = 4 and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Pusengers Act ‘Lhe Passengers Act Ainendment Bill was, ac- 
Amendment cording to Order, read the third time. 
Bill [Lords] Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. 
Quen Anne's The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 


Bounty (Super mittee on the Queen Anne’s Bounty (Superannua- 
— tion) Bill; 
And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being put, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair ; 
The House divided. 
The Yeas to the Right; 
The Noes to the Left. 
(Mr. Beresford Hope, 
Tellers for the Yeas.) Mr. yours 64. 


J Mr. Rylands, 1 
Tellers for the N. 0885) Mr. Whitwell : f 18. 


So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
The House accordingly resolved itself into the 
Committee. 


(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 

CuiauseE, N° 1, amended, and agreed to. 

Criause, N° 2, agreed to. 

Causes, N° 3 and N° 4, amended, and agreed 
to. 

Cuiause, N° 5, disagreed to. 

Cause, N° 6, amended, and agreed to. 

CuiauseE, N° 7, disagreed to. 

CrauseE, N° 8, agreed to. 

Criause, N° 9, amended, and agreed to, 

Two Clauses added. 

Another Clause (Audit of Accounts of Board), 
brought up and read the first time ; but not being 
relevant to the subject matter of the Bill, the 
Chairman declined to put the Question, That the 
Clause be read a second time. 

Preamble amended, and agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had gone through 
the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration To-morrow, at 
Two of the clock. 





Joint Stock The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
Companies’ mittee on the Joint Stock ompanies’ Arrange- 
Bil, ment Bill; 


Ordered, That it be an Instruction to the Com- 
mittee to extend the Joint Stock Companies’ 
Arrangement Bill to other Companies in liquida- 
tion. 

Then the House resolved itself into the Com- 
mittee; and, after some time spent therein, Mr. 
Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson re- 
we That the Committee had gone through the 

ill, and amended the Title, as followeth: 

A Bill to facilitate Compromises and Arrange- 
ments between Creditors and Shareholders of Joint 
Stock and other Companies in Liquidation. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
—— be taken into consideration To-morrow. 
OL. 125. ° 





4th August. 








399 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message rom 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of *he Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Pier and Har- Pier and Har- 
bour Order Confirmation (No. 3) Bill, with an } eee fl 
Amendment; to which the Lords desire the con- (y9.'3) Bill. 
currence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Sena Acts Telegraph Acts 
Extension Bill, with an Amendment ; to which the Extension Ball. 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Amendments Life Assurance 
made by this House to the Amendments made by Companies 
their Lordships to the Life Assurance Companies  ~ 
Bill, with an Amendment; to which the Lords 
desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Clerical Dis~ Clerical Dis- 


abilities Bill, with Amendments; to which the *ilities Bill, 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Juries Bill, with Juries Bill. 
Amendments; to which the Lords desire the con- 
currence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Army Enlist- Army Enlist- 
ment Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords ™e™* Bill. 


desire the concurrence of this House. Bill 260. 
Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Clerical Dis- 
abilities Bill. 


Lords to the Clerical Disabilities be taken into 
consideration To-morrow. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Juries Bill. 
Lords to the Juries Bill be taken into considera- 
tion To-morrow. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Army Enlist. 
Lords to the Army Enlistment Bill be taken into ™e* Bill. 
consideration To-morrow, at Two of the clock; and _ Bill 260. 
be printed. 


Ordered, That the Amendment made by the Pier and Har- 
Lords to the Pier and Harbour Order Confirma- bow Order 
tion (No. 3) Bill be taken into consideration To- (No, 3) Bill. 


morrow, at Two of the clock. 


Ordered, That the Amendment made by the Telegraph Acts 
Lords to the Telegraph Acts Extension Bill be ®**nsion Bill. 
taken into consideration To-morrow, at Two of the 
clock. 


Ordered, That the Amendment made by the Life Assurance 
Lords to the Amendments made by this House to — 
the Amendments made by their Lordships to the ~ 
Life Assurance Companies Bill be now taken into 
consideration :—The House accordingly proceeded 
to take the said Amendment into consideration ; 
and the same was twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendment made by their Lordships. 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill Oaths of Alle- 
to amend the Law relating to the taking of Oaths [uit 0 
of Allegiance on Naturalization: And that Mr. 
Attorney General, Mr. Secretary Bruce, and Mr. 
Solicitor General do prepare, and bring it in. 


Mr. Glyn reported from the Committee ap- Elementary 
ointed to draw up Reasons to be assigned to the #ducation Bill. 
porn for me, pr to one of the Amendments 
made by their Lordships to the Elementary Edu- 
cation Bill; That they had drawn up a Reason 
accordingly, which they had directed him to report 
to the House; and the same was read, as followeth: 
The Commons disagree to the omission of 
Clause 25, for the following Reason : 
Because it is inexpedient for the interests 
of Education to prevent a school board esta- 
blishing special free schools where required 
by the poverty of the inhabitants. 
The said Reason, being read a second time, was 
agreed to. 


3E4 Ordered, 













400 


4th—5th August. 


1870. 


Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords | Return to an Order, dated the 12th day of July Iron-platea 


to communicate the said Reason (with the Bill and 
Amendments): And that the Clerk do carry the 
same. 


Sheriffs 
(Scotland) Act 
(1853) Amend- 
ment, &amp;c. Bill. 


Mr. Adam reported from the Committee ap- 

inted to draw up Reasons to be assigned to the 

ords for disagreeing to one of the Amendments 
made by their Lordships to the Sheriffs (Scotland) 
Act (1853) Amendment, &amp;c. Bill; That they had 
drawn up Reasons accordingly, which they had 
directed him to report to the House; and the same 
were read, as follow: 

The Commons disagree to the Amendment 
made by the Lords in page 5, by the omission of 
Clause 14, for the following Reasons: 

Because the Government is the most imme- 
diately and directly responsible authority for 
the due exercise of the power which that 
clause confers or declares; the number and 
the localities of salaried sheriffs substitute do 
not now stand upon statute, and it would be 
inexpedient that they should: the exigencies 
of the public service are variable, and the 
changes immediately recommended by the 
Commissioners on the Scotch judicatories may 
and probably will require to be re-considered 
and modified according to the dictates of ex- 
perience. 

Because this House is of opinion that the 
duty of making such arrangements from time 
to time as the interests of the public service 
in the several districts shall require, may be 
safely and advantageously committed to the 
Government of the day. 

The said Reasons, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 

Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords 
to communicate the said Reasons (with the Bill 
and Amendments): And that the Clerk do carry 
the same. 


Oaths of Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to amend the Law 
y= el relating to the taking of Oaths of Allegiance on 
Bill. Naturalization: And the same was read the first 
Bill 261. time; and ordered to be read a second time To- 
morrow, at ‘I'wo of the clock ; and to be printed. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 








Friday, 5th August, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 
EVERAL Pubiic Petitions were presented, 
and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


Public 
Petitions. b 


Vide Thirty- 

first Report. 

Local Taxation Ordered, That the Paper relative to Local 

Returns. Taxation Returns, which was presented upon the 
No. 416. 4th day of this instant August, be printed. 


Army (Mili- Ordered, That the Return relative to Army 
tary Labour.) (Military Labour), which was presented upon the 
No. 417. 4th day of this instant August, be printed. 


LoanSocieties, Ordered, That the Paper relative to Loan 
No. 418, Societies, which was presented upon the 4th day 
of this instant August, be printed. 


Navy Mr. Childers presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
(Education mand,—Copy of Report of the Committee on the 
of Officers.) Hicher Education of Naval Officers, with Minutes 
of Evidence and Appendix. 

Mr. Childers also presented, Return to an 
Order, dated the 23rd day of May last, for Returps 
relative to the Navy (Salvage). 

Return to an Order, dated the 12th day of July 
last, for a Return relative to Vessels not Armour- 


plated. 


N 
(Salvage.) 


Vessels not 
Armour- 
plated, 








last, for a Return relative to Iron-plated Shi Ships and 
Batteries. ‘PS and Batter 
_ Return to an Order, dated the Ist day of this Navy 
instant August, for a Return relative to the Navy (Freights.) 
(Freights). 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented,—Return to an 
Address to Her Siajoue, dated the 29th day of Wathen ee 
July, in the last Session of Parliament, for a 4*- 
Return of all Cities, Towns, and Boroughs which, 
up the 30th day of June 1869, have adopted the 
Baths and Washhouses Act; with the Date of 
such Adoption, and whether now in force, distin- 
guishing those Cities, Towns, and Boroughs that 
have both Baths and Washhouses from those 
which have the Baths or the Washhouses only ; 
together with Remarks as totheir Success or Non- 
— up to the Date of the Return. 

eturn to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the cr; 

10th day of March last, for a homer. relative to Vagrant ‘es 
Criminal and Vagrant Lunatics. Samatien, 


the 21st day of March last, for a Return relative ing Societi 
to — Building Societies. "a 
eturn to an Address to Her Majesty, dated ¢ 

the 24th day of March last, for a thew wadive ed 
to Commons. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated Prisons 
the 28th day of April last, for Returns relative to (England and 
Prisons (England and Wales). ian 
- aes That the said Returns do lie upon the 

able. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s Railway 
Command,—Copy of Reports of the Inspecting 4¢cidents. 
Ofticers of the Railway Department to the Board 
of Trade, upon certain Accidents which have oc- 
curred on Railways during the months of June 
and July 1870. Part IV. 

An Abstract of the Returns made to the Board Wrecks and 
of Trade, of Wrecks, Casualties, and Collisions Casualties. 
which occurred on and near the Coasts of the 
United Kingdom, from the lst January to the 
3lst December 1869, with a Statement of the 
Number of Lives lost and saved; of the Amounts 

ranted out of the Mercantile Marine Fund as 

ewards for the Salvage of Life, for Contributions 
towards the Maintenance of Life-boats, and for 
Expenses in connection with the Mortar and 
Rocket Apparatus for saving Life during the same 
period ; and a Précis of the Special Inquiries in- 
stituted, by Order of the Board of Trade, into the 
Causes of such Wrecks, Casualties, and Collisions, 
during the year 1869. With Charts. 

An Abstract of the Returns made to the Board 
of Trade during the year 1869, of the Wrecks, 
Casualties, and Collisions which occurred on the 
Shores of the Channel Islands, and on the Shores 
of Her Majesty’s Possessions Abroad :——Also of 
the Wrecks, Casualties, and Collisions to British 
Ships at Sea, and of Wrecks, Casualties, and 
Collisions to British Ships, reported by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Consuls; together with a Statement of the 
Inquiries Abroad, instituted by Consular and 
Colonial Officers and others, into the Causes of 
Wrecks, Casualties, and Collisions to British 
Ships, of which the Reports were received at the 
Beard of Trade, during the year 1869. Witha 
Chart. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented,—Return to Railways 
an Order, dated the 26th day of July, in the last (Compensa- 
Session of Parliament, for Returns of Compensa- tions, &amp;¢.) 
tion paid to Individuals for Death or Injuries 
caused by Collision on the Railways, or parts of 
Railways, where the Block System of working 
Traffic is in operation, and on Railways, or parts 








0 





Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated penefit Build. 


Joi 


so 


So 44 


BPs 


Bro 


ee 


Railway 
Accidents. 


Joint Stock 
Companies. 


Merchant 
Seamen’s 
Fund. | 


Army (Small 
Arms.) 


Contagious 
Dinas Acts, 


Consolidated 
Fund (Appro- 
Priation) Bill, 


an Duties 


S4 Victoria. 


5th August. 


of Railways where such Block System is not in | 


operation, for the years ending the 3lst day of | cording to Order, read the third time. 


December 1864, 1865, 1866, 1867, and 1868 : 
Of Compensation for Damage and Loss of Goods 
caused by Collision on Railways, or parts of Rail- 
ways, where the Block System of working Traffic 
is in operation, and on Railways, or parts of Rail- 
ways, where such Block System is not in operation, 
for the years ending the 3lst day of December 
1864, 1865, 1866, 1867, and 1868: And, of 
Cost of Repair of Rolling Stock or renewal of 
Stock caused by Collision on Railways, or parts 
of Railways, where the Block System of working 
Traffic is in operation, and on Railways, or 
parts of Railways, where such Block System is 
not in operation, for the years ending the 31st 
day of December 1864, 1865, 1866, 1867, and 
1868. 

Return to an Order, dated the 26th day of July, 
in the last Session of Parliament, for a Return of 
the Number of Persons killed or injured in con- 
sequence of Collisions on the Railways, or parts 
of Railways, where the Block System of working 
Traffic is in operation, and en Railways, or 
parts of Railways, where such Block System is 
not in operation, for the years ending the 31st 
day of Deceniber 1864, 1865, 1866, 1867, and 
1868. 

Return to an Order, dated the Ist day of this 
instant August, for Returns relative to Joint 
Stock Companies. 

Mr. Shaw Lefevre also presented, pursuant to 
the directions of an Act of Parliament,—An Ac- 
count of the Receipt and Expenditure (under the 
Seamen’s Fund Winding-up Act), from Ist Ja- 
nuary to 3lst December 1869; with an Account 
of the Sums received and paid for the Wages 
and Effects of Deceased Seamen in the year 
1869. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 








Mr. Secretary Cardwe!l presented,—Return to 
an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 6th day of 
May last, for a Return relative to the Army (Small 
Arms). 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 31st day of May last, for a Return relative to 
the Contagious Diseases Acts. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of any Correspondence between the 
Lord Chancellor of Ireland and the Magistrates 
of the County of Leitrim, with reference to cer- 
tain recent Magisterial Appointments in that 
County. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the Consolidated Fund (Ap- 
propriation) Bill; and, after some time spent 
therein, Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. 
Dodson reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill, and directed him to report the 
same, without Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
To-morrow. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Stamp Duties Bill, as 
amended in the Committee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 

VoL. 125. 


| 
| 


| 





401 


The Stamp Duties Management Bill was, ac- Stamp Dutice 
Management 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. _ 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Inland Revenue Acts Repeal Bill was, ac- Inlana 
cording to Order, read the third time. Revenue Acts 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. a 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Foreign Enlistment Bill was, according to Foreign 
Order, read the third time. Enlistment 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. _ 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself cag gaa 
i ; Yi * es Act 
into a Committee on the Ecclesiastical Titles Act Repeal Bill 


Repeal Bill. [Lords.} 
(In the Committee.) 


Preamble postponed. 


CiauseE, N° 1 (Ecclesiastical titles, &amp;c. in this 
realm not valid unless conferred by authority of 
Her Majesty). 

Question, That the Clause stand part of the 
Bill——put, and negatived. 

Ciause, N° 2 (Repeal of 14 &amp; 15 Vic. c. 60). 

Amendment proposed, at the end of the Clause, 
to add the words “ Provided, that such repeal 
“ shall not nor shall anything in this Act con- 
*‘ tained be deemed in any way to authorise or 
* sanction the conferring or attempting to confer 
“any rank, title, or precedence, authority, or 
*¢ jurisdiction on or over any subject of this realm 
“‘ by any person or persons in or out of the realm, 
* other than the Sovereign thereof.” 

Question proposed, That those words be there 
added; 

Amendment proposed to the said roposed 
Amendment, to leave out the words “ the Sove- 
‘reign thereof,” in order to insert the words 
“Her Majesty, Her heirs, and successors, ac- 
** cording to the Laws of this realm.” 

Question put, That the words proposed to be 
left out stand part of the said proposed Amend- 
ment; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Glyn, 73 

Yeas, (Mr. Adum: ¥ 

Tellers for the{f Mr. Thomas Chambers, } 24 

Noes, Mr. Newdegate : : 

Another Amendment proposed to the said pro- 
posed Amendment, at the end thereof, to add the 
words “ or the assuming any such rank, title, pre- 
** cedence, authority, or jurisdiction.” 

Question put, That those words be there added; 

The Committee divided. 

Tellers for the { Mr. Thomas Chambers, } 23 

Yeas, \Mr. Newdegate: F 

Tellers for the f Mr. Glyn, 1 27 

Noes, (Mr. Adam: f : 

Amendments made. 

Words, as amended, added. 

Clause, as amended, agreed to. 

Preamble, as amended, agreed to. 

Bill, as amended, to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had gone 
through the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be taken into consideration To-morrow. 


The Oaths of Allegiance on Naturalization Bill Oaths of 
was, according to Order, read a second time ; and — on 
committed to a Committee of the whole House. a — 


3F Resolved, 




















East India 
Revenue 
Accounts, 


402 


Resolved, That this House will, immediately, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee :—The House 
accordingly resolved itself into the Committee ; 
and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker 
resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, 
That the Committee had gone through the Bill, 
and directed him to report the same, without 
Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the East India Revenue Accounts ; 

And a Motion being made, and the Question 
being proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
the Chair ; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” 
to the end of the Question, in order to add the 
words “ this House regrets that the Indian Budget 
* is introduced at so late a period of the Session, 
and is of opinion, considering the present position 
“‘ of Indian Finance, that it would be expedient 
** to appoint a Select Committee early next Ses- 
‘sion to inquire into the administration of the 
© Finances of Jndia,” instead thereof. 

And the Question being proposed, That the 
words proposed to be left out stand part of the 
Question :—The said proposed Amendment was, 
with leave of the House, withdrawn. 

Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair. 

The House accordingly resolved itself into the 
Committee ; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, that the Committee had made Progress 
in the matter to them referred; and that he was 
directed to move, That the Committee may have 
leave to sit again. 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, again 
resolve itself into the said Committee. 


5th August. 


1870. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking into Truck com. 

consideration the Truck (Commission Bill, ag mission Bill, 
amended in the Committee:—The Bill was re- 
committed to a Committee of the whole House : 
—The House immediately resolved itself into the 
Committee ; and, after some time spent therein, 
Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair . Mr. Dodson 
reported, That the Committee had e through 
the Bill. oa = 

Ordered, That the Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee, be now taken into consideration :—The 
House accordingly proceeded to take the Bill into 
consideration. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time:— The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass, 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Expiring Laws 
take into consideration the Expiring one Bill, as Bill 
amended in the Committee; and an Amendment 
was made to the Bill. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking Sanitary Act 
into consideration the Sanitary Act (Dublin) (Publin) - 
Amendment Bill, as amended in the Com- pj 7 
mittee ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be taken into considera- 
tion this day, 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Army Enlist- 
take into consideration the Amendments made by ™e™* Bil. 
the Lords to the Army Enlistment Bill; and the 
same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 


Fe BFsS FF 


— The House, according to Order, resolved it- 


(Salaries, &amp;c.] Self into a Committee on Judicial Committee 


Lordships. 


[Salaries, &amp;c. | 
(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That it is expedient to authorise the 
ayment, out of the Consolidated Fund of the 
Daited Kingdom and out of the Revenues of 
India, of the Salaries and Pensions of such persons 
as Her Majesty may be pleased to appoint to be 
Members of the Judicial Committee of the Privy 
Council, in pursuance of the Provisions of any 
Act of the present Session relating to the said 
Judicial Committee, and of any Expenses that 
may become chargeable under any such Act. 


Resolution to be reported. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dod- 
son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 

Ordered, That the Report be received To-mor: 
row. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Second 
Reading of the Judicial Committee Bill ; 

Ordered, That the Bill be read a second time 
this day. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- 
mittee on the British Columbia Bill; 

Resolved, That this House will, this day, resolve 
itself into the said Committee. 





The House, according to Order, proceeded to Pier and 
take into consideration the Amendment made by Harbour Order 
the Lords to the Pier and Harbour Order Con- anya 
firmation (No. 3) Bill; and the same was twice 
read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Telegraph 
take into consideration the Amendment made by — 
the Lords to the Telegraph Acts Extension Bill; “™ 
and the same was twice read, and, with an Amend- 
ment thereto, agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bull to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
Lordships, with an Amendment; to which this 
ao oth desire the concurrence of their Lord- 
ships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to er 
take into consideration the Queen Anne’s Bounty (guperannus- 
(Superannuation) Bill, as amended in the Com- tion) Bill 
mittee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time, 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

: Ordered, 





Clerical Dis- 
abilities Bill. 


Message from 
the Lords. 


Dublin City 
Voters Dis- 
franchisement 
Bill, 

Shipping Dues 


Exemption Act 
(1867) Amend- 
ment Bill. 


Sewage 

on sel 
men 

Bile 

Vestries (Isle 

of Man) Bill, 

Extradition’ 

Bill. 


Sanitary Act 
(1866) Amend- 
ment Bill, - 
Census Bill. 


Tramways 
Bil, 


Census Bill, 


Tramways 
Bill, 


East India 
Revenue 
Accounts, 


34 Vicroria. 
Ordered, That the.Clerk do carry the Bill to the 


Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Order of the day being read, for taking 
into consideration the Amendments made by the 
Lords to the Clerical Disabilities Bill ; 

Ordered, That the said Amendments be taken 
into consideration upon Monday next. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Dublin City 
Voters Disfranchisement Bill, without any Amend- 
ment. 


The Lords have agreed to the Shipping Dues 
Exemption Act (1867) Amendment Bill, without 
any Amendment. 


The Lords have agreed to the Sewage Utiliza- 
tion Supplemental Bill, without any Amend- 
ment. 


The Lords have agreed to the Vestries (Isle of 
Man) Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Extradition Bill, 
without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Sanitary Act 
(1866) Amendment Bill, without any Amend- 
ment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Census Bill, with 
Amendments; to which the Lords desire the con- 
currrence of this House. 

The Lords agree to the Amendments made by 
this House to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships to the ‘Tramways Bill, without Amend- 
ment, and do not insist on the Amendments made 
by their Lordships to which this House disagrees ; 
and have made an Amendment to the said Bill, 
to which they desire the concurrence of this 
House. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
Lords to the Census Bill be taken into considera- 
tion upon Monday next. 


Ordered, That the Amendment made by the 
Lords to the Tramways Bill be taken into con- 
sideration To-morrow. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself 
into a Committee on the East India Revenue 
Accounts. 


(In the Committee.) 


Resolved, That it appears by the Accounts 
laid before this House that the Total Revenue 
of India for the year ending the 3lst day of 
March 1869 was £.49,262,691; the total of the 
direct claims upon the Revenue, including charges 
of Collection and Cost of Salt and Opium, was 
£. 9,249,766; the Charges in India, including 
interest on Debt, and Public Works ordinary, 
were £. 33,406,826; the value of Stores supplied 
from England was £. 1,432,840; the Charges in 
England were £. 6,246,819; the Guaranteed Interest 
on the Capital of Railway and other Companies, in 
India and in England, deducting net Traffic Re- 
ceipts was £. 1,700,470, making a total Charge for 
the same year of £. 52,036,721; and there was an 
excess of Expenditure over Income in that year 
amounting to £. 2,774,030; that the Charge for 
Public Works extraordinary was £. 1,370,613, 
and that including that Charge the excess of Ex- 
penditure over Income was £. 4,144,643. 


Resolution to be reported. 





Vou. 125. 





5th—-6th August. 


and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker 





403 


continued to sit till after 


Twelve of the clock on Saturday morning ; 


Saturday, 6th August, 1870: 


Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair; and Mr. Ded- 


son reported, That the Committee had come to a 
Resolution. 


PPS rege That the Report be received this 
y 


And the House a 


The Judicial Committee Bill was, according to Judicial 
Order, read a second time; and committed to a Committee 
Committee of the whole House, for Monday Bil [Lords] 
next. } 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Sanitary Act 


take into consideration the Sanitary Act (Dublin) (Dublin) 
Amendment Bill, as amended in the Com- — 


mittee. 


Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 
this day. 


The House, according to Order, resolved itself British 
into a Committee on the British Columbia Bill; Bill [Lords] 
resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, 

That the Committee had gore through the Bill, 
and directed him to repory the same, without. 
Amendment. 

Ordered, That the Bill be read the third time 

this day. 


The Divine Worship in Licensed Buildings Bill Divine 
was, according to Order, read a second time; and Wo in 
committed to a Committee of the whole House, Buildings Bill, 
for Monday next. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Lodgers’ 
Committee on the Lodgers’ Goods Protection Goods Protec- 
Bill ; tion Bill. 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to abscon 
take into consideration the Amendments made by Debtors Bi 
the Lords to the Absconding Debtors Bill; and 
the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
—_— to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


Joint Stock 
Companies’ 
Arrangement 
Bill. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Joint Stock Com- 
panies Arrangement Bill, as amended in the Com- 
mittee. 

Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Juries Bill. 
take into consideration the Amendments made by 
the Lords to the Juries Bill; and the same were 
twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- Treaties of 
_ That Copies of the following Treaties,—the Vienna, &amp;. 
reaty 


of Vienna, in which a separate guarante 








e 
of 


3Fr2 














Public 
Petitions. 


Vide Thirty- 
Grst Report. 
Navy (Sal- 
vage. ) 

No. 419. 


Vessels not 
Armour- 
plated. 


No, 420. 


Tron-plated 
Ships and 
Batteries. 


No. 421. 


Joint Stock 
Companies. 


No. 422. 


Merchant 
Seamen’s 
Fund. 


No, 423. 


Consolidated 
Fund (Appro- 
priation) Sill. 


Sanitary Act 
(Dublin) 
Amendment 
Bill. 


4U4 


of the Saxon Provinces is given by Great Britain 
to Prussia; the Treaty of Paris, November 1815 ; 
the Supplementary Treaty of the same date, ex- 
cluding the Buonaparte Family from the Throne 
of France, and to maintain which the contracting 
Powers bound themselves to employ the whole of 
their Forces; the Protocol defining the Terri- 
tories ceded by France,—be reprinted :—And the 
said Motion was, with leave of the House, with- 
drawn. 


And then the House, having continued to sit 
till a quarter of an hour before Two of the 
clock on Saturday morning, adjourned till 
this day. 








Saturday, 6th August, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


OFP ERED, That Standing Orders 208 and 
238 be suspended for the remainder of the 
Session. 

Ordered, That, as regards Private Bills to be 
returned by the House of Lords with Amend- 
ments, on or after Monday next, such Amend- 
ments be considered forthwith. 

Ordered, That when it is intended to propose 
any Amendments thereto, a Copy of such Amend- 
ments shall be deposited in the Private Bill Office, 
and Notice thereof given on the day on which the 
Bill shall have been returned from the Lords. 


A Public Petition was presented, and read; 
and ordered to lie upon the Table. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Navy 
(Salvage), which was presented upon the 5th day 
of this instant August, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Vessels 
not Armour-plated, which was presented upon the 
5th day of this instant August, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Iron- 
plated Ships and Batteries, which was presented 
upon the 5th day of this instant August, be 
printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Joint 
Stock Companies, which was presented upon the 
5th day of this instant August, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to Merchant 
Seamen’s Fund, which was presented upon the 
5th day of this instant August, be printed. 


The Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) Bill 
was, according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The Sanitary Act (Dublin) Amendment Bill 
was, according to Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 


*he Lords, and desire their concurrence. 


The British Columbia Bill was, according to 
Order, read the third time. 

Resolved, That the Bill do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the same, without Amendment. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Ecclesiastical Titles 
Acts Repeal Bill, as amended in the Committee. 


5th—6th August. 


1870. 


Ordered, That the Bill be now read the third 
time :—The Bill was accordingly read the third 
time. 

Resolved, That the Bill, with the Amendments, 
do pass. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the same, with Amendments; to which 
this House doth desire the concurrence of their 
Lordships. 


was read, as followeth: 

That it is expedient to authorise the payment, 
out of the Consolidated Fund of the United King- 
dom and out of the Revenues of India, of the 
Salaries and Pensions of such persons as Her 
Majesty may be pleased to appoint to be Mem- 
bers of the Judicial Committee of the Privy 
Council, in pursuance of the provisions of any 
Act of the present Session relating to the said 
Judicial Committee, and of any Expenses that may 
become chargeable under any such Act. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to 
take into consideration the Amendment made by 
the Lords to the Tramways Bill; and the same 
was twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendment made by their Lord- 
ships. 


Mr. Glyn reported from the Committee on East 
India Revenue Accounts, a Resolution; which 
was read, as followeth: 

That it appears by the Accounts laid before this 
House that the Total Revenue of Jndia for the 
year ending the 3lst day of March 1869 was 
£. 49,262,691; the Total of the direct Claims upon 
the Revenue, including Charges of Collection and 
Cost of Salt and Opium, was £. 9,249,766; the 
Charges in India, including Interest on Debt, and 
Public Works ordinary, were £. 33,406,826 ; the 
Value of Stores supplied from England was 
£. 1,432,840; the Charges in England were 
£. 6,246,819 ; the Guaranteed Interest on the 
Capital of Railway and other Companies, in Jndia 
and in England, deducting net Traffic Reccipts, 
was £. 1,700,470, making a Total Charge for the 
same year of £.52,036,721; and there was an 
excess of Expenditure over Income in that year 
amounting to £. 2,774,030; that the Charge for 
Public Works extraordinary was £. 1,370,613, and 
that including that Charge the excess of Expen- 
diture over Income was £. 4,144,643. 

The said Resolution, being read a second time, 
was agreed to. 


to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Copies of the Reports made by Major 
General Eyre’s Committee on Infantry Equipment 
to the Secretary of State for War:——Of the 
Correspondence that has taken place between the 
Committee and Lieutenant Colonel Carter : —— 
And, of the Correspondence at the Horse Guards 
and War Office, which refers to the Equipment 
roposed by Lieutenant Colonel Carter. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 





Mr. 


Mr. Glyn reported from the Committee on Judi- ei 
cial Committee ‘ee gg &amp;c.],a Resolution ; which Committee 
(Salaries, &amp;¢.} 


Tramways 
Bill. 


East India 
Revenue 


Accounts, 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented army 


(Infantry 
Equipment ) 





Ped! 
ficat 


Gas: 


Cont’ 
ke, I 


Natic 
Bill. 


Fede Fz 








6th—8th 


34 Victrortia. 





Message from Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 

the Lords. = sage had been brought from the Lords, by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

Fuctoriesand =‘I'he Lords have agreed to the Factories and 

_ Workshops Bill, without any Amendment. 

Gun Licenses The Lords have agreed to the Gun Licenses 
Bill, without any Amendment. 

forgery Bill. ©The Lords have agreed to the Forgery Bill, 
without any Amendment. 

Bast India The Lords have agreed to the East India Con- 

Contracts Bill. tracts Bill, without any Amendment. 

Brokers (City The Lords have agreed to the Brokers (City of 

— London) Bill, without any Amendment. 

Militia Acts =The Lords have passed a Bill, intituled, An Act 

Ae Bill to amend the Acts relating to the Militia of the 

{lord} United Kingdom; to which the Lords desire the 
concurrence of this House. 

Militia Acts The Militia Acts Amendment (No. 2) Bill was 

Amendment yead the first time; and ordered to be read a second 

Ng time upon Monday next; and to be printed. 

Bill 262. 

Message from | Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- 

theLords. sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

statute Law The Lords have agreed to the Statute Law Re- 


kevision Bill, vision Bill, with an Amendment; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Turnpike Acts 
Continuance, &amp;c. Bill, with Amendments; to 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 
House. 

The Lords have agreed to the National Debt 
Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords 
desire the concurrence of this House. 


The Lords have agreed to the Pedlars’ Certifi- 


Turnpike Acts 
Continuance, 
&amp;e, Bill. 


National Debt 
Bill, 


Pedlars’ Certi- 


fcates Bil. cates Bill, with Amendments; to which the 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 
Gasard Water The Lords do not insist on their Amendment 


Fucilities Bill. +) the Gas and Water Facilities Bill, to which 
this House disagrees; and have made an Amend- 
ment to the said Bill, to which they desire the 
concurrence of this House. 


Turnpike Acts Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
—_— Lords to the Turnpike Acts Continuance, &amp;c. 
: Bill be taken into consideration upon Monday 
next. 
National Debt Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
Bill. Lords to the National Debt Bill be taken into 
consideration upon Monday next. 
Pedlars’ Cer- _ Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
lifeates Bill. TJords to the Pedlars’ Certificates Bill be taken 
into consideration upon Monday next. 
ae Law Ordered, That the Amendment made by the 
vision Bill. Tords to the Statute Law Revision Bill be taken 
into consideration upon Monday next. 
Gasand Water Ordered, That the Amendment made by the 


Tucilines Bill, Lords to the Gas and Water Facilities Bill be 
taken into consideration upon Monday next. 


And then the House adjourned till Monday 


next. 





Monday, 8th August, 1870. 
PRAYERS. 


Public GEVERAL Public Petitions were preeton 
Nikions, and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table. 
Vide Thirty. 
first lteport. 
Rale of the Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Road at Sea. a Copy of certain Correspondence between the 


Board of Trade and other Departments, from 
Von. 125. 


August. 405 


1850 to 1866, respecting the Settlement of the 
Rule of the Road at Sea and the Lights to be 
carried by Ships. 


shops Regulation Act, which was presented upon 
the 25th day of July last, be printed. 


tagious Diseases Acts, which was presented upon 
the 25th day of July last, be printed. , 





Ordered, That the Return relative to the Work- Workshops 
y+ ous 


No, 425. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Con- Contagious 
iseases Acts. 


No. 426. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Criminal and 


jesty’s Command,—A Paper, intituled, “ Criminal 
and Judicial Statistics, 1869, Sreland. 
Police.—Criminal Proceedings.—Prisons. Part IT. 
Common Law.—Equity.—Civil and Canon Law.” 


Ireland, 1869; with Appendices. 


J — 
Statistics 
Part I. (Ireland.) 


Copy of Forty-eighth Report of the Inspectors Prisons 


General on the General State of the Prisons of (!elaud-) 


Copy of Nineteenth Report on the District, Lunatic 


Criminal, and Private Lunatic Asylums in Jrelan 
with Appendices. 


d5 (ieland.) 


Copy of Reports of Inspectors of Factories for Factories. 


Half-year ended the 30th April 1870. 


Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Return New Parishes 


to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 6th day 


of August, in the last Session of Parliament, for 


Returns of Parishes divided and Districts assigned 
to Churches under the provisions of the Church 
Building Acts and the Parish of Manchester 
Division Act, 1850, by the Ecclesiastical Commis- 
sioners for England since the 3lst day of October 
1866, and of all Districts and new Parishes con- 
stituted by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for 





Englund under the New Parishes Acts since the 
31st day of October 1866 (in continuation of Par- 
liamentary Paper, No. 529, of Session 1867) : 
Of the Total Number of Parishes divided and 
Districts assigned to Churches under the provisions 
of the Church Building Acts, and of the Parisn of 
Manchester Division Act, 1850, and of the Total 
Number of Districts constituted by the Ecclesi- 
astical Commissioners for England under the New 
Parishes Acts from the commencement down to 
the 3lst day of October 1868 (the two last Re- 
turns to be in the Forms used in the Return (See 
App. No. 4. Report of Select Committee on 
Church Building, &amp;c. Bill, 1863) : —— Of Curacies 
and Chapels which have been erected into Perpetual 
Curacies through the action of the Governors of 
the Bounty of Queen Anne, showing the full Name 
ot the Chapel and of the Mother Parish (if any), 
the County and Diocese, and the Date of first 
Augmentation by the Governors, and the Statutes 
or Statute under which such Augmentation was 
made : —— Of Churches or Chapels which have had 
particular Districts assigned, and also of those 
which have been erected into separate and distinct 
Parishes by the Bishop alone under the Private 
Patronage Acts, showing the Statutes under which 
each respectively was erected, the full Name of 
such Church or Chapel and of the Mother Parish, 
the County and Diocese, and the Date of Assign- 
ment or of Erection :——Of Curacies or Parochial 
Chapelries with Cure of Souls, and also of Chapels 
of Ease, which have not been erected into Perpetual 
Curacies, nor into separate and distinct Parishes 
under the Church Building Acts or New Parishes 
Acts, or through the aciion of the Governors of the 
Bounty of Queen Anne, showing the full Name of 
the Curacy or Chapel and of the Mother Parish, 
the County, and Diocese :——And, of Parishes, 
Perpetual Curacies, and Chapelries, united or dis- 
united under the provisions of the Act 1 &amp; 2 Vict. 
c. 106, or other Statutes or Statute; showing the 
Statute under, and the authority by which, and 
the Date wher they were united or disunited in 
each case, whether there is a Church in each such 








united or disunited Parish or District available for 
3Fr3 Divine 


and Church 


uilding Acta, 
c. . 


















































































































406 8th August. 1870. 
Divine Service, the Name of the Mother Parish| The House, according to Order, proceeded to Census Bill, Ce 
(if any), and the County and Diocese. take into consideration the Amendments made by 
Beer, &amp;c. Further Return to an Address to Her Majesty, | the Lords to the Census Bill. 
Licences. dated the 22nd day of February last, fora Return} The first Amendment, p. 2, 1. 14, after the word 
relative to Beer, &amp;c. Licences. “ condition” insert the words “ religious profes- 
Beerand Cider Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the | “ sion,” being read a second time ; 
Licences 5th day of May last, for a Return relative to Beer} And a Motion being made, and the Question 
ons and Cider Licences (Middlesex and Surrey). being put, That this House doth disagree with the 
Book Return toan Address to Her Majesty, dated the | Lords in the said Amendment ; 
(Tablesof 2nd day of this instant August, for a Return re- The House divided. 
ewons) Bill. ative to the Prayer Book (Tables of Lessons) The Yeas to the Right ; 
Bill. The Noes to the Left. 
Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the Mr. Glyn, } 
Table. P po Tellers for the Yeas.) Mr. ys mg 101. 
| Tellers for the Noes, _ hag } 40. 
| Civil Service. | Mr. Stansfeld presented, by Her Majesty’sCom-| po it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
perf of Fifteenth Report of Her Ma-| ‘hen the last Amendment, being read a second 
jesty’s Civil Service Commissioners, together with time, was disagreed to. 
| Appendices. : Ordered, That a Committee be appointed to 
- ae . —— also presented,—Return to an draw up Reasons to be assigned to the Lords for 
| (Advanees.) Order, dated the 21st day of July last, for a Re- disagreeing tothe said Amendments:—And a Com- 
turn relative to Improvement of Land (Advances). | mittee was appointed of Mr. Secretary Bruce, 
Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the} Mr, Gladstone, Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, 
Table. Mr. Attorney General, Mr. Solicitor General, Mr. Judi 
Knatchbull-Hugessen, Mr. Stansfeld, Mr. Dodson, Bil 
Great Britain Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com-| Mr. Glyn, and Mr. Adam:—And they are to 
and France. mand,—Copy of Convention between Her Majesty withdraw immediately. 
— Office and the Emperor of the French, for the Establish-| Ordered, That Three be the Quorum. 
oney Orders &gt; 
Convention, ment of a System of Post Office Money Orders , 
between Great Britain and France. Signed at| The House, according to Order, proceeded to Turnpike Acts 
Paris, April 30, 1870. take into consideration the Amendments made by a 
Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the | the Lords to the Turnpike Acts Continuance, &amp;c. 
Table. Bill; and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
; the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
Prison Mr. Monsell presented, by Her Majesty’s Com-| hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Discipline | mand,—Copy of Further Correspondence respect- | Lordships. 
(Colonies.) ing the Discipline aud Management of Prisons in 
Her Majesty’s Colonial Possessions (in continua-| | The House, according to Order, proceeded to National Debt 
tion of Papers presented 9th August 1869). ___| take into consideration the Amendments made by Bil 
Red River. Copy of Correspondence relative to recent Dis-| the Lords to the National Debt Bill; and the same 
turbances in the Red River Settlement. were twice read, and agreed to. 
Canada, Copy of Correspondence respecting the recent Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
Fenian Raid on Canada. the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
Education Mr. Monseill also presented,—Return to an Ad-| hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
(Trinidad.) ~~ dress to Her Majesty, dated the 2nd day of this | Lordships. 
instant August, for a Return relative to Education 
) ( Trinidad). , ; The House, according to Order, proceeded to Pedlars’ 
Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the | take into consideration the Amendments made by Certificates 
) Table. the Lords to the Pedlars’ Certificates Bill; and ~ * 
the same were twice read, and agreed to. 
) Thames The following Papers, pursuant to the directions} Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
: Conservancy. of several Acts of Parliament, were laid upon the | the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
' Table by the Clerk of the House,—General Re-| hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
rt of the Proceedings of the Conservators of the | Lordships. 
. River Thames, from the 1st of January to the 
31st December 1869. The House, according to Order, proceeded to statute Law 
Patents for Report of the Commissioners of Patents for In- | take into consideration the Amendment made by Revision Bill. 
. Inventions. ventions, pursuant to the Act 15 &amp; 16 Vic. c. 83.| the Lords to the Statute Law Revision Bill; and 
Patent Law Amendment Act, 1852. the same was twice read, and agreed to. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
Militia Acts The Militia Acts Amendment (No. 2) Bill was, | the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
Amendment according to Order, read a second time; and com-/} hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
eel mitted to a Committee of the whole House. Lordships. 
, Resolved, That this House will, immediately, re- 
solve itself into the said Committee:—The House| The House, according to Order, proceeded to Gas and 
eccordingly resolved itself into the Committee ; | take into consideration the Amendment made by Were Sa 
and, after some time spent therein, Mr. Speaker } the Lords to the Gas and Water Facilities Bill ; lisles 
resumed the Chair; and Mr. Dodson reported, | and the same was twice read, and agreed to. 
That the Committee had gone through the Bill;| Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
and directed him to report the same, without | the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
Amendment. hath agreed to the Amendment made by their 
- Ordered, That. the Bill be now read the third | Lordships. 
time:—The Bill was accordingly read the third| - 
time. The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Judicial 
Resolved, That the Bill do pass. mittee on the Judicial Committee Bill ; 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the} And a Motion rg made, and the Question 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath we proposed, That Mr. Speaker do now leave 
agreed to the same, without Amendment. the Chair ;—— M 
_ Mr. 


Census Bill. 


Judicial 
Committee 
Bill [Lords. } 


34 VicroRia. 


Mr. Dodson reported from the Committee ap- 

inted to draw up Reasons to be assigned to the 

rds for disagreeing to the Amendments made by 
their Lordships to the Census Bill; That they had 
drawn up Reasons accordingly, which they had 
directed him to report to the House; and the same 
were read, as follow: 

Because the inquiries as to the information 
on religious belief, which would be necessary 
if their Lordships’ Amendment were adopted, 
would be objectionable to the feelings of large 
numbers of the people. — 

Because the expense and inconvenience 
consequent upon making these inquiries would 
not, under all the circumstances, be compen- 
sated for by the value of the information to 
be obtained. 

The said Reasons, being read a second time, 
were agreed to. 

Ordered, That a Message be sent to the Lords 
to communicate the said Reasons (with the Bill 
and Amendments): And that the Clerk do carry 
the same. 





And the Question being again proposed, That 
Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair; 

An Amendment was proposed to be made to the 
Question, by leaving out from the word “ That” to 
the end of the Question, in order to add the words 
* this House will, upon this day three months, re- 
* solve itself into the said Committee,” instead 
thereof. 

And the Question being put, That the words 
proposed to be left out stand part of the Question ; 

he House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right ; 

The Noes to the Left. 


Tellers for ther Mr. Glyn, l 64 
Yeas, { Mr. Adam ;: y “ey 
Tellers for the f Mr. Watkin Williams, 1 45 
Noes, \ Mr. James: | Tes 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do now leave the 
Chair:—Thbe House accordingly resolved itself 
(In the Committee. ) 

Question proposed, That the Preamble be post- 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question put, 
That the Chairman do now leave the Chair ; 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Watkin Williams, 39 

Yeas, LMr. Haviland Burke : f ‘ 
Noes, Mr. Adam: 

Preamble postponed. 

Cause, N° 2 (Power for Her Majesty to ap- 
= two retired Indian judges as salaried mem- 

e 

Amendment proposed, at the end of the Clause, 
to add the words “ There shall be paid out of 
* member of the Judicial Committee in pursuance 
“ of this section, during the time that he serves as 
“ment not exceeding One thousand pounds, in 
* addition to any pension he may be entitled to in 

Amendment proposed to the said proposed 
Amendment, by inserting, after the first word 
* cretary of State for Zndia in Council.” 

Question put, That those words be there inserted; 

Tellets for the Yeas'{ Ye a 

Tellers for the Noes, in. ins } 48. 


8th August. 





407 


Question put, That the words “ There shall be 
*¢ paid out of the revenues of Zndia to any person 
“ appointed a member of the Judicial Committee 
“in pursuance of this section, during the time 
“ that he serves as a member of such Committee 
“ an annual payment not exceeding One thousand 
** pounds, in addition to any pension he may be 
** entitled to in respect of his services in India,” 
be there added ; 

The Committee divided. 


Tellers for thef Mr. Glyn, 7 
Yeas, (Mr. Adam: f on 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Watkin Williams, 36 
Noes, Mr. James: pat 


Question proposed, That the Clause, as amended, 
stand part of the Bill; 

Whereupon Motion made, and Question, That 
the Chairman do now leave the Chair——put, and 
agreed to. 





Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Clerical 
take into consideration the Amendments, made by —_— 
the Lords to the Clerical Disabilities Bill. : 

P. 3, leave out Clause 7, the first Amendment, 
being read a second time ; 

And a Motion i made, and the Question 
being put, That this House doth agree with the 
Lords in the said Amendment; 

The House divided. 

The Yeas to the Right; 

The Noes to the Left. 

Tellers for the{ Mr. John D. Lewis, 4] 

Yeas, \Mr. Monk: } ? 

Tellers for the{ Mr. Beresford Hope, } 9 

Noes, Mr. Candlish : . 

So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 

Then the subsequent Amendments, being read 
a second time, were agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Glerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lordships. 


The Order of the day being read, for the Com- Divine 
mittee on the Divine Worship in Licensed Build- bens is 
ings Bill; Buildings Bill, 

Ordered, That the said Order be discharged. 

Ordered, That the Bill be withdrawn. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message ftom 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Petty Sessions a Sessions 
Clerk (Jreland) Act (1858) Amendment Bill, fend) dag 
without any Amendment. (1858) Amend- 
ment Bill. 

The Lords have agreed to the Larceny (Adver- Larceny (Ad 
tisements) Bill, without any Amendment. — 


The Lords have agreed to the Amendments Married 
made by this House to the Amendments made by Women’s 
their Lordships, and to the consequential Amend- Property Bill. 
ments made by this House to the Married Women’s 
—— Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords have agreed to the Foreign Enlist- Foreign 
ment Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords —_— 
desire the concurrence of this House. na 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Foreign Enlist- 
Lords to the Foreign Enlistment Bill be now ™nt Bill. 
taken into consideration. 

The House accordingly proceeded to take the 
said Amendments into consideration; and the same 
were twice read, and ed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, sugar 
Returns relating to Sugar, for the Years 1868 (Import, &amp;c.) 





So it was resolved in the Affirmative. 
into the Committee. 
poned ; 
The Committee divided. 
Tellers for the{ Mr. Glyn, } 63. 
CrauseE, N° 1, agreed to. 
rs of the Judicial Committee). 
‘“* the revenues of India to any person appointed a 
“amember of such Committee, an annual pay- 
“ respect of his services in India.” 
“ India,” the words “ with the consent of the Se- 
The Committee divided. 
} 36. 
Mr. Glyn, 
Vo. 125. 








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408 


and 1869 :——Of the Total Number of Packages 
of Sugar assessed for Duty at each Port of the 
United Kingdom in the Years 1868 and 1869: 

Of the Total Number of Samples of Sugar 
assessed for Duty at each of the Ports of the 
United Kingdom: Of the Number of Customs 
Officers wholly or partially engaged in each Port 
in drawing Samples of Sugar, and in supervising 
the Assessment of the Duty; also, of the Names 
and Salaries of the Surveyors General or other 
Customs Officials engaged wholly or partially 
supervising the Sugar Duties in London, Liverpool, 
and other Ports; also, the Names and Salaries of 
any Travelling Inspectors appointed to see to the 
working of the Customs: Of the Number of 
Conferences and where held since 1864 with 
regard to the Sugar Drawbacks Conventions, with 
Payments made to Officers engaged in the Nego- 
tiation :——Copy of the Correspondence between 
Treasury and the Public which led to the Cus- 
toms Minute ,#45, with a Copy of that Minute, 
and any directions since issued : -—Statements of 
the System which previously prevailed, and of the 
Names of the Officers who were responsible for 
it :——-Showing any Complaints made of the pre- 
sent System, and of the Steps taken for inspecting 
it, and of the Method of renewing and keeping 
the Import and Export Standards for assessing 
the Sugar Duties; together with the Cost of the 
Sugar used in the Standards: And, of how 
Uniformity in Standards between the Four Con- 
tracting Powers is insured. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Returns of the Number of Field and of 
Horse Artillery Batteries at Home, with the 
Number of Men and of Horses attached to each 
Battery, and the Number of Men and of Horses 
required to place each Battery in a Condition for 
Active Service in the Field :--—Of the Number 
of Field Guns in Store :——And, of the Number 
of Sets of Harness in Store. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Army 
( Artillery.) 


Army (Rifies.) 


Resolved, That an humble Address be ene 


to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, Returns of the Number of Breech-loading 
Infantry Rifles produced since the adoption of the 
Snider Breech-loading Principle, giving the Num- 
bers obtained by the conversion of Muzzle-loading 
Rifles into Breech-loaders:——Of the Number 
obtained by the direct manufacture of Breech- 
loaders: Of the Number of Breech-loading 
Rifles issued to the Regular Troops and the Re- 
serve Forces, specifying the Number issued to 
each Regiment:—— And, of the Number of 
Breech-loading Rifles of all Descriptions now in 
Store. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Parish 


Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 
Churches. 


to declare and enact the Law as to the Rights of 
Parishioners in respect of their Parish Churches, 
and for other purposes relating thereto: And that 
Mr. West, Sir Percy Herbert, and Mr. Thomas 
Hughes do prepare, and bring it in. 


Mail Contracts 

(India, China, 

and Japan. ) 
No. 424. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of new Contract with the Peninsular and 
Oriental Steam Navigation Company for the Con- 
veyance of Mails between this Country and India, 


8th August. 


1870. 


China, and Japan; together with Copy of a Report 
from the Postmaster General relative thereto. 
Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Bishops 
Returns of the Income derived from the Crown’s Canning and 
Bishops Canning and Bromham Estates, in the — 
County of Wilts, in each Half-year of the Five y, 427 
Years to Michaelmas 1870:——And, of the Ex- nee 
penditure in respect of the same Estates within 
those Periods in Collection and Management, and 
also in Payments to Churches and Schools. 
Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Returns. 

Ordered, 'That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Mr. Glyn presented a Bill to declare and enact Parish 
the Law as to the rights of Parishioners in respect Churches Bill, 
of their Parish Churches, and for other purposes _ Bill 263. 
relating thereto: And the same was read the first 
time ; and ordered to be read a second time upon 
this day month; and to be printed. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of he Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Real Actions Abo- Real Actions 
lition (/reland) Bill, with Amendments; to which Ab»lition 
the Lords desire the concurrence of this House. ‘!"*!#24) Bill 

The Lords have agreed to the Matrimonial Matrimonial 
Causes and Marriage Law (Jreland) Bill, with C*uses and 
Amendments ; to which the Lords desire the con- (laced) 1 
currence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Census ( Scotland) Census (Seot- 
Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords /#"4 Bill. 
desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Beerhouses Bill, Beerhouses 
with Amendments; to which the Lords desire ~” 
the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Glebe Loans Glebe Loans 
(Ireland) Bill, with Amendments ; to which the (!"eland) Bill 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Glyn Valley Glyn Valley 
Tramway Bill, with Amendments; to which the ™*™™Y Bil 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Pimlico, Peckham, Pimlico, 
and Greenwich Street Tramways (Various Powers) ape 
Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords de- street Tram- 


sire th ; . ways (Various 
e the concurrence of this House Powers) Bill. 


The Lords have agreed to the Birmingham and Birmingham 
Staffordshire Tramways Bill, with Amendments; = = 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this mere Bal. 

ouse, 

The Lords have agreed to the Plymouth, Stone- Plymouth, 
house, and Devonport Tramways Bill, with Amend- ei Deena 
ments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence Tramways 
of this House. ill. 

The Lords have agreed to the Birmingham Birmingham 
Suburban Tramways Bill, with Amendments; ene 
- which the Lords desire the concurrence of this piu. 

ouse. 

The Lords have agreed to the Portsmouth Street eaor 
Tramways Bill, with Amendments; to which the con Bill. 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the London Street footer 
Tramways Bill, with Amendments; to which the aa. 
Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the North Metro- North ai 
politan Tramways Bill, with Amendments; to Metropoli 


° 7 - Tramw 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this Bill, ”" 


| House. 


The Lords have agreed to the Metropolitan Lavery 8 
Street Tramways Bill, with Amendments; to ),5, Bill. 
which the Lords desire the concurrence of this 








House. 
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34 VicrorRia. 


Pimlico, The Lords have agreed to the Pimlico, Peck- 
a ham, and Greenwich Street Tramways (Exten- 
ies Tram- sions, &amp;c.) Bill, with Amendments; to which the 


ways(Exten- J,ords desire the concurrence of this House. 
sions, &amp;c.) Bill. 


Glasgow The Lords have agreed to the Glasgow Street 
em Sate Tramways Bill, with Amendments; to which the 
mye" Lords desire the concurrence of this House. 
Liverpool The Lords have agreed to the Liverpool Tram- 
- ways Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords 
desire the concurrence of this House. 

Real Actions Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
Abolition Lords to the Real Actions Abolition (Irelund) Bill 
_ be now taken into consideration. 

The House accordingly proceeded to take the 
said Amendments into consideration ; and the same 
were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, Yhat the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lordships. 

Matrimonial Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
Causes and 


Marriage Law Lords to the Matrimonial Causes and Marriage 
(Ireland) Bill. Law (Zre/and) Bill be now taken into consideration. 
The House accordingly proceeded to take the 
said Amendments into consideration ; and the same 
were twice read, and agreed to. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lordships. 


Glebe Loans 


s Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
(Ireland) Bili. L 


ords to the Glebe Loans (/redand) Bill be now 
taken into consideration. 

The House accordingly proceeded to take the 
said Amendments into consideration ; and the same 
were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lordships. 








Census (Scot- Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 

ind) Bil. Lords to the Census (Scotland) Bill be taken into 
consideration To-morrow. 

Beethouses Ordered, That the Amendments made by the 
Lords to the Beerhouses Bill be taken into consi- 
deration To-morrow. 

And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 
Tuesday, 9th August, 1870. 
PRAYERS. 

Birmingham f Arne House, according to Order, proceeded 

— to take into consideration the Amendments 

mys Bill, . made by the Lords to the Birmingham and Staf- 
fordshire Tramways Bill; and the same were 
twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 

agreed to the Amendments made by their Lordships. 

timinghom The House, according to Order, proceeded to 

—, take into consideration the Amendments made by 


Bil. the Lords to the Birmingham Suburban Tramways 

Bill; and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 

agreed to the Amendments made by their Lordships, 

teow Street The House, according to Order, proceeded to 

ty ""Y* ~~ take into consideration the Amendments made by 

the Lords to the Glasgow Street Tramways Bill ; 
and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 

agreed to the Amendments made by their Lordships. 


8th—Sth August. 






409 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Glyn Valley 
take into consideration the Amendments made by T™way Bill. 
the Lords to the Glyn Valley Tramway Bill; and 
the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the @lerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
_— to the Amendments made by their Lord- 
ships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Liverpool 
take into consideration the Amendments made by Tramways 
the Lords to the Liverpool Tramways Bill; and 2" 
the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to London Street 
take into consideration the Amendments made by Tramways 
the Lords to the London Street Tramways Bill; 8! 
and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed to the Amendments made by their Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Metropolitan 
take into consideration the Amendments made by Street 
the Lords to the Metrépolitan Street Tramways Ruy 
Bill; and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 
agreed tothe Amendments made by their Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to North — 
take into consideration the Amendments made by a 
the Lords to the North Metropolitan Tramways a 
Bill; and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 
Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 


agreed to the Amendments made by their Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Pimlico, 
take into consideration the Amendments made by ae 
the Lords to the Pimlico, Peckham, and Greenwich — 
Street Tramways (Extensions, &amp;c.) Bill; and the Tramways 
same were twice read, and agreed to. —" 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the **? - 
Lords ; and acquaint them, that this House hath 


agreed to the Amendments made by their Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Pimlico, 
take into consideration the Amendments made by — and 
the Lords tothe Pimlico, Peckham, and Greenwich Seve iain 
Street Tramways ( Various Powers) Bill; and the ways (Various 
same were twice read, and agreed to. Powers) 5m. 
Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 

agreed to the Amendments made by their Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Plymouth, 

take into consideration the Amendments made by oo 
the Lords to the Plymouth, Stonehouse, and Devon- meat a 
port Tramways Bill; and the same were twice ways Bill. 

read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to the 

Lords; and acquaint them, that this House hath 

agreed to the Amendments made by their Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Portsmouth 
take into consideration the Amendments made by Sireet 

the Lords to the Portsmouth Street Tramways Bill; Bh 
and the same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 

the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 

hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Several Public Petitions were 


resented, and Public 
read; and ordered to lie upon the 


able. Petitions. 


Vide Thitty- 





VoL. 125. 





36 Mr, Stet Report. 





Army 
(Ordnance 
Corps.) 


Military 
Education. 


Army Cotton 
Socks, &amp;c.) 


Army 
(Artillery.) 


Army (Rifles.) 


Post Office 


Gold, Silver, 
and other 
Mineral Sub- 
stances. 


Income and 
Property Tax 


London 
University. 


Taxes and 
Imposts. 


Horse Licences 


(Scotland. ) 


Corrupt 
Practices at 
Elections. 


Public Works 


Loans. 
Newspapers. 


Spirits. 


Fortifications. 


Exchequer 
and Audit 
Department. 


East India 


(Bombay Old dress to Her ena gen be dated the 22nd day of July 


Bank. ) 
No, 428, 


Metropolitan 
Beards of 
Guardians 
(Contracts.) 


Birmingham 
(Population, 
&amp;c.) 


Poor Removal. 


Divisions of 
the House. 


410 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Ma- 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of a Report of a Com- 
mittee appointed to inquire into the Promotion 
and Retirement of the Officers of the Ordnance 
Corps. : 

Copy of Second Report of the Royal Commis- 
sion appointed to inquire into the present state of 
Military Education, with Minutes of Evidence 
and Appendix. 

Mr. Secretary Cardwell also presented,—Return 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 14th day 
of July last, for a Return relative to the Army 
(Cotton Socks, &amp;c.) 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
the 8th day of this instant August, for Returns 
relative to the Army (Artillery). 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 
8th day of this instant August, for Returns re- 
lative to the Army (Rifles). 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- 
mand,—Copy of Sixteenth Report of the Post- 
master General on the Post Office, for the year 
1870, 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented,—Return to an 
Order, dated the 29th day of March last, for a 
Return relative to Gold, Silver, and other Mineral 
Substances. 

Return to an Order, dated the 24th day of May 
last, for a Return relative to the Income and Pro- 
perty Tax. 

Return to an Order, dated the 26th day of May 
last, for Returns relative to the London Univer- 
sity. 

Return to an Order, dated the 27th day of 
June last, for Returns relative to Taxes and 
Imposts. 

Return to an Order, dated the 15th day of July 
last, for a Return relative to Horse Licences 
(Scotland ). 

Return to an Order, dated the 19th day of July 
last, for a Return relative to Corrupt Practices at 
Elections. 

Return to an Order, dated the 19th day of July 
last, for a Return relative to Public Works Loans. 

Return to an Order, dated the 21st day of July 
last, for a Return relative to Newspapers. 

Return to an Order, dated the Ist day of this 
instant August, for Returns relative to Spirits. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the 
directions of several Acts of Parliament,— Account 
of Moneys raised, &amp;c., to 1st April 1870, for For- 
tifications. 

Copy of Treasury Minute, dated 25th July 
1870, respecting the Audit of the Store Accounts. 


Yth August. 





Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Mr. Grant Duff presented,—Return to an Ad- 


last, for a Return relative to East India (Bombay 
Old Bank). 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


The following Papers were laid upon the Table 
by the Clerk of the House,—Return to an Order, 
dated the 4th day of April last, for a Return rela- 
tive to Metropolitan Boards of Guardians (Con- 
tracts). 

Return to an Order, dated the 20th day of May 
last, for a Return relative to Birmingham (Popu- 
lation, &amp;c.) 

Return to an Order, dated the 24th day of May 
last, for Returns relative to Poor Removal. 

Return to an Order, dated the 3rd day of this 
instant August, for a Return relative to Divisions 
of the House. 





1870. 


Return to an Order, dated the 3rd day of this Sittings of the 
instant August, for a Return relative to Sittings House, 
of the House. 

Return to an Order, dated the 3rd day of this Select’ 
instant August, for a Return relative to Select Committees, 
Committees. 

Return to an Order, dated the 3rd day of this Private Bitjs, 
instant August, for Returns relative to Private 
Bills. 

Return to an Order, dated the 3rd day of this Public 
instant August, for a Return relative to Public Petitions, 
Petitions. 

Ordered, That the five last Returns be printed. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of ‘he Lords. 
their Clerks, as followeth: 

The Lords have agreed to the Post Office Bill, Post Office 
without any Amendment. ma. 

The Lords have agreed to the Census (Jreland) Census 
Bill, without any Amendment. ((reland) Bill 

The Lords have agreed to the Meeting of Par- Meeting of 


liament Bill, without any Amendment. ae 


The Lords have agreed to the Canada( Guarantee Canada 


of Loan) Bill, without any Amendment. (Guarantee of 
Loan) Bill. 


The Lords have agreed to the Constabulary Constabulary 
Force (Jreland) Bill, without any Amendment. ee ee 
lil, 


The Lords have agreed to the Public Schools Pubtic schools 


Act (1868) Amendment Bill, without any Amend- Act (1868) 
ment. Amendment 


Bill. 
The Lords have agreed to the Norfolk Boundary Norfolk 


Bill, without any Amendment. — 


The Lords have agreed to the Queen Anne’s Queen Anne's 


Bounty (Superannuation) Bill, withoutany Amend- Bounty 
’ (Superannu- 
ment. ation) Bill. 
The Lords have agreed to the Amendment Annuity Tax 
made by this House to the Annuity Tax Abolition = . 
(Edinburgh and Montrose, &amp;c.) Act (1860) Amend- “ Sena 


ment Bill, without any Amendment. &amp;c.) Act 
(1860) Amend. 
ment Bill. 


The Lords have agreed to the Amendment Telegraph 
made by this House to the Amendment made by Acts Extension 
their Lordships to the Telegraph Acts Extension - 

Bill, without any Amendment. 

The Lords agree to the Amendments made by Elementary 
this House to the Amendments made by their Hducation Bill 
Lordships to the Elementary Education Bill, with- 
out any Amendment, and do not insist on the 
Amendment made by their Lordships to the said 
Bill to which this House disagrees. 

The Lords agree to the Amendment made by Sherifs (es 
this House to the Amendments made by their (1858) Amend 
Lordships to the Sheriffs ( Scotland) Act (1853) ment, &amp;c. Bill 
Amendment, &amp;c. Bill, without any Amendment, 
and do not insist on the Amendment made aS mcned 
Lordships to the said Bill to which this House 
disagrees. 


Ordered, That the Standing Orders of this Standing 
House, as amended, be printed. ae a“. 


A Message was delivered by Colonel Clifford, Royal Ase 
Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod: 


Mr. Speaker, 


The Lords, authorised by virtue of Her Ma- 
jesty’s Commission, for declaring Her Royal 
Assent to several Acts agreed upon by both Houses, 
desire the immediate attendance of this Honourable 
House in the House of Peers, to hear the Com- 
mission read. 

Accordingly Mr. Speaker, with the House, went 
up to the House of Peers :—And being returned ; 

Mr. Speaker reported, That the House, at the 
desire of the Leos authorised by virtue of Her 
Majesty’s Commission, had been at the House of 
Peers, where a Commission under the Great 






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34 Victoria. 


was read, giving, declaring and notifying the Royal 
Assent to the several Acts therein mentioned ; 
and that the Lords, thereby authorised, had declared 
the Royal Assent to the said Acts, as follow: 

An Act to grant a Duty of Excise on Licences 


Gun Licences 
to use Guns. 
yupersCon- An Act for removing doubts respecting the 
ance ng payment of Expenses incurred in the Conveyance 
penses; “of Paupers in certain cases not expressly provided 
for by Law. 
Bridence An Act to expiain and amend “ The Evidence 
Further Further Amendment Act, 1869.” 
Amendment 
Act (1869) 
Amendment 
as An Act to provide for Superannuation Allow- 


Officers Super- ances to Medical Officers of Unions, Districts and 
snnuation Bill. Parishes in England and Wales. 

Siam and An Act to vest Jurisdiction in matters arising 
Straits Settle- within the Dominions of the Kings of Siam in the 


a Supreme Courts of the Straits Settlements. 


[Lords.] 

Wages Arrest- 

ment Limitation 

(Scotland) Bill. 

Settled Estates An Act to enable the Owners of Settled Estates 

Bill. in England and Ireland to charge such Estates, 
within certain limits, with the Expense of building 
Mansions as Residences for themselves. 


An Act to limit Wages Arrestment in Scotland. 


Dublin City An Act to disfranchise certain Voters of the 
Voters Dis- = City of Dublin. 

franchisement 

Bill. 

Shipping Dues An Act to amend “ The Shipping Dues Exemp- 


ations. tion Act, 1867.” 


ment Bill. 


Vestries (Isle 


Hai es 
ttaten) Bill An Act to repeal an Act, intituled “ An Act to 


alter the mode of giving Notices for the holding of 
Vestries, of making Proclamation in cases of Out- 
lawry, and of giving Notices on Sundays in respect 
to various matters,” so far as such Act relates to the 
Isle of Man. 


Extradition An Act for amending the Law relating to the 
se Extradition of Criminals. 

ny nad An Act to amend certain provisions in the Sani- 
A tary and Sewage Utilization Acts. 

—— Act An Act to authorise the Carriage of Naval and 
Bill CLords.] Military Stores in Passenger Ships. 

Curragh of An Act to confirm the Award under the “ Cur. 


Kildare Bill. yaoh of Kildare Act, 1868,” and for other purposes 
relating thereto. 
Magistrates, An Act to amend the Laws for the Election of 
ferent Bi the Magistrates and Councillors of Royal and 
’ Parliamentary Burghs in Scotland. 


life Assurance An Act to amend the Law relating to Life As- 

Companies Bill. surance Companies. 

Factories and © An Act to amend and extend the Acts relating 

matahepe to Factories and Workshops. 

Forgery Bill. An Act to further amend the Law relating to 

indictable Offences by Forgery. 

Bast India An Act to render valid certain Contracts in- 

Contracts Bill. formally executed in India. 

Brokers (City An Ket to relieve the Brokers of the City of 
Vondon) Bill. Zondon from the Supervision of the Court of 

Mayor and Aldermen of the said City. 

— . An Act to amend the Law relating to the Pro- 

pety Bil, Perty of Married Women. 

roe — An Act to amend the Petty Sessions Clerk 

et (1858) ) (Ireland) Act, 1858. 

Amendment 

Bill, 

+ som (Ad- An Act to amend the Law relating to Adver- 

zi," ‘tisements respecting Stolen Goods. 

_ pi 2 Act to make further Provision for the Go- 

(Lorde, } vernment of British Columbia. 

von de ‘An Act to shorten the Time of Active Service 


in the Army, and to amend in certain respects the 
Law of Enlistment. 
VoL. 125. 





9th August. 














411 


An Act to facilitate the Arrest of Absconding Absconding 
Debtors. Debtors Bill. 

An Act to amend the Laws relating to the Juries Bill. 
Qualifications, Summoning, Attendance, and Re- 
muneration of Special and Common Juries. 

An Act to facilitate the Construction and to Tramways Bill. 
regulate the Working of Tramways. 

An Act to provide for Public Elementary Edu- Elementary 
cation in England and Wales. mene 

An Act for further Regulation of Duties of Post Office Bill. 
Postage, and for other purposes relating to the 
Post Office. 

An Act for taking the Census of Ireland. Census (Ire- 

land) Bill, 


An Act to amend the Acts of the thirty-seventh yecting of 
year of King George the Third, chapter One hun- Parliament Bill, 
dred and twenty-seven, and the thirty-ninth and 
fortieth years of King George the Third, chapter 
Fourteen. 

An Act to authorise the Commissioners of Her Canada (Gua- 
Majesty’s Treasury to guarantee the Payment of ‘antee of Loan) 
a Loan to be raised by the Government of Canada ~* 
for the Construction of Fortifications in that 
Country. 

An Act to make better Provision for the Police Constabulary 
Force in the City of Londonderry, and to amend — (Ireland) 
the Acts relating to the Royal Jrish Constabulary 
Force. 

An Act to amend the Public Schools Act, Public Schools 
1868. Act (1868) 


Amendment 
Bill. 

An Act to amend and extend the Act sixteenth Sheriffs (Scot- 
and seventeenth Victoria, chapter Ninety-two, to = — 
make further Provision for uniting Counties in ge Bil” 
Scotland, in so far as regards the Jurisdiction of 
the Sheriff, and also to make certain Provisions 
regarding the Duties of Sheriffs and Sheriffs Sub- 
stitute in Scotland. 

An Act to amend the Act twenty-third and Annuity Tax 
twenty-fourth Victoria, chapter. Fifty, intituled, (Bdinbergh 
« An Act to abolish the Annuity Tax in Edin- and Montrose, 
burgh and Montrose, and to make provision in &amp;c-) Act (1860) 
regard to the Stipends of the Ministers in that }7°™™™ 
City and Burgh, and also to make provision for 
the Patronage of the Church of Worth Leith ;” and 
to make provision for the abolition of the Annuity 
Tax within the Parish of Canongate, and for the 
payment of the Minister of said Parish. 

An Act to extend the Telegraph Acts of 1868, Telegraph Acts 
1869, to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, Extension Bill. 

An Act to make better provision for the preserva- Foreign Enlist- 
tion of Neutrality during the existence of Hostili- ment Bill. 
ties between Foreign States with which Her Ma- 
jesty is at Peace. 

An Act to enable the Governors of Queen Anne’s Queen Anne's 
Bounty to provide Superannuation Allowances for Bounty (Super- 
their Officers. annuation) Bill. 

An Act to amend the Acts relating to the Militia Acts 
Militia of the United Kingdom. (No a) ma 
[Lords.] 

An Act for the Relief of Persons admitted to the Clerical Dis- 


office of Priest or Deacon in the Church of England, abilities Bill. 

An Act to continue certain Turnpike Acts in Turnpike Acts 
Great Britain, to repeal certain other Turnpike Continuance, 
Acts, and to make further provisions concerning ** Bill. 
Turnpike Roads. 

An Act for consolidating, with Amendments, National Debt 
certain Enactments relating to the National Debt. Bill 

An Act for further promoting the Revision of statute Law 
the Statute Law by repealing certain Enactments Revision Bill 
that have ceased to be in force or are consolidated 
by certain Acts of the present Session. 

An Act for granting Certificates to Pedlars. 


tifiates Bill. 

An Act to facilitate in certain cases the obtain- Gas and Water 
ing of powers for the construction of Gas and Facilities Bill. 
Waterworks and for the supply of Gas and Water. 

An Act to declare the Hundred in which a piece Norfolk Boun- 
of Land in the County of Norfolk is situate, and “*Y 3 
to provide for the Assessment of the said piece of 
Land to the County Rate. 

3 a2 : An 





















Sewage Utiliza- 
tion — 
mental Bill. 


Drainage and 
Improvement 
of Lands (Ire- 
land) Supple- 
mental ( No. 2) 
Bill. 

Pier and Har- 
bour Orders 
Confirmation 
(No. 2) Bill. 


Pier and Har- 
bour Order 
Confirmation 
(No. 3) Bill. 


Blackburn 
Corporation 
Improvement 
Biil. 


Alexandra 
(Newport) 
Docks Biil. 


Dagenham 
(Thames) Dock 
Bill [ Lords. ] 


412 


An Act to confirm a Provisional Order under 
“‘ The Sewage Utilization Acts” relating to the 
District of East Barnet. 

An Act to confirm a Provisional Order under 
“The Drainage of Lands (Jreland) Act, 1863,” 
and the Acts amending the same. 


An Act for confirming certain Provisional Orders 
made by the Board of Trade under the General 
Pier and Harbour Act, 1861, relating to Falmouth, 
Irvine, Kinsale, Mousehole, Saint Leonards-on- Sea, 
and Ventnor. | 

An Act for confirming a Provisional Order made 
by the Board of Trade under the General Pier 
and Harbour Act, 1861, relating to Burntisland. 

An Act to enable the Corporation of Black-| 
burn to construct Works for Sewage Utilization; | 
to acquire Lands for that purpose; to provide 
a Cattle Market; to improve the Borough, and 
to raise further Moneys; and to confer upon 
the Corporation additional Powers, and for other 
purposes. 

An Act to give further Time for the Completion | 
of the Works authorised by ‘ The Alexandra | 
Newport Dock Act, 1865”; and for the Compulsory 
Purchase of Lands for the Railways by that Act 
authorised, and for other purposes. 

An Act for facilitating the Sale and Transfer | 
of the Property or Undertaking of the Dagenham 


| 
| 


9th August. 


| Convocations : 


1870. 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Number and Value of the 
_Pensions commuted under the “ Pensions Com- 
| mutation Act, 1869,” distinguishing between those 
commuted in the War and in the Admiralty De- 
| partments. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented Prayer Book 


to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased (Table of 


to give directions, that there be laid before this 


| House, ~~ of any Correspondence as to re- 
| ferring the 


evised Table of Lessons recommended 
by the Ritual Commissioners to either or to both 
Of the Resolution of the Con- 
vocation of the Province of York in appointing 
a Committee to consider the same :——-And, of the 
Reports of the York Committee, and of the Con- 
vocation of the Province of Canterbury, upon which 
the Preamble of the Prayer Book (‘Table of Les- 
sons) Bill was founded. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Lessons, ) 


(Thames) Dock Company in Liquidation, and for 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, General Valaa. 
other purposes. 


Returns of the Names of the Divisional Superin- tio” Office 
(Dublin. 


Newry and 
Greenore Rail- 
way Bill 
[Lords.] 
Poole and 
Bournemouth 
Railway Bill. 


Plymouth 
Writ. 


Pensions 
Commutation. 


Local Taxation 
(Estimated 
Rental of 
Counties, &amp;¢.) 


No, 430. 


An Act for extending the Powers of the Newry 
and Greenore Railway Company. 


An Act for extending the Time for the Com- 
pletion of the Poole and Bournemouth Railway, | 
and of which the Short Title is “ Poole and Bourne- 
mouth Railway Act, 1870.” 


Ordered, That Mr. — do issue his War- 


rant to the Clerk of the Crown, to make out a new 
Writ for the electing of a Burgess to serve in this 
present Parliament for the Borough of Plymouth, 
in the room of Sir Robert Porrett Collier, Knight, 
who, since his Election for the said Borough, hath 
accepted the Office of Recorder of the City of 
Bristol. 


Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 


tendents in the General Valuation Office, Dublin, 
in charge of Counties during the years 1860 and 
1865 respectively, together with the Counties 
under each Superintendent, and specifying any 
alterations which may have taken place during 
those years in the Allocation of the Counties ;—— 
And, of the Names and Salaries of all Officers 
and Assistants in the General Valuatiou Office 
employed in superintending or performing any 
Work unconnected with the making or revision 
of the Tenement Valuation of Jreland, including 
all Work done for the Land Estates Court or 
other Public Department, in each year, from the 
Ist day of May 1860 to the 30th day of Aoril 
1870, stating whether these Salaries or any por- 
tion of them were charged to the Counties; and, 
if so, on what principle the Charge was allucated 
amongst the Counties ; the Second Return to be 





to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 


given as in annexed Form :— 





Names of Officers, &amp;c., 
employed in Miscellaneous 
Work, &amp;e. 





1860-61.) 1861-62, 


1862-63, 1863-64,| 1864-65,| 1865-66.| 1866-67. 


Years and Salaries whilst so Employed. 





1867-68.) 1868-69, 1869 701 Tora. 
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Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return, being an Amended Return with respect 
to certain particulars contained in Return No. 497, 
of Session 1868, viz. 

I. Summary showing the Gross Estimated 
Rental and Rateable Value of the several Counties 
in England and Wales according to the last Valua- 
tion Lists; or, if none, according to the last Poor 
Rates : Also the Amounts levied in each 


County in respect of the following Rates during 


the year ended the 25th day of March 1868, viz. 


1. The Poor Rate, distinguishing the Payments 
thereout for— 
(a.) The County, Hundred, or Borough 
Rate, or Police Rate ; 





| 


| 


(b.) Contributions to Highway Boards, 
Burial Boards, Commissioners of Baths 
and Washhouses, and Fire Brigade Rate ; 

2. The County, Hundred, or Borough Rate, 
or Police Rate, if separately collected, and 
not paid out of the Poor Rate ; 

3. The Highway Rate when levied separately ; 

4. Church Rates, distinguishing— 

(a.) Church Rates at Common Law ; 

(b.) Church Rates under Church Building 
Acts and other Statutes ; 

5. Rates by Improvement Commissioners or 
other Body acting under a Local Act for the 
Improvement or Regulation of any Town or 


District ; 
6. General 














Public Health 
Act, 


No. 431. 


Harbours and 
Passing Tolls 
Act. 


No. 465, 





34 VicTorta. 


6. General District Rates under the Public 
Health and Local Government Acts ; 


7. Lighting and Watching Rates under aad 


Act 3 &amp; 4 Will. 4,¢.11; 

8. And the Rate in the Pound of the Aggre- 
gate of the ne a Rates in each County 
upon the Rateable Value thereof: 


The Amount levied in each County in respect 


of the following Rates during the year ended the | 
| Table; and be printed. 


25th day of March 1868, viz. 

1. Rates under Courts or Commissioners of 
Sewers ; 

2. Drainage and Embankment Rates; 

3. Rates of any other kind than those before 
specified, describing the purpose for which 
each Rate is levied; 

. The Rate in the Pound of the Aggregate of 
such last mentioned Rates (1, 2, and 3) in 
each County upon the Rateable Value thereof; 
and, 


The Number of Paid Collectors separately em- | 


ployed in collecting the several Rates, with the 
Amount or Estimated Amount of the Annual 


Remuneration, whether by Poundage or Salary, | 


of such Officers: 


II. Also the Amount levied in each Parish and | 


Township in respect of the following Rates during 

the same year, viz. 

1. Rates by Improvement Commissioners or 
other Body acting under a Local Act for the 
Improvement or Regulation of any Town or 
District ; 

. General District Rates under the Public 
Health and Local Government Acts ; 

. Rates by Courts or Commissioners of Sewers, 
and Drainage and Embankment Rates; 

. Rates of any other kind than those before 
specified, describing the purpose for which 
each Rate is levied ; 

. Rates levied by Vestries of District Boards 
for the better Local Management of the 
Metropolis, 1867 ; 

. Rates levied and entered in “ Municipal 
Boroughs” Return, No. 282, Session 1869, 
and not included in Return No. 497, Session 
1868. 

Mr. Peel accordingly presented the said Return. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 

Table; and be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return showing the Number and Names of the 
several Local Boards in England and Wales acting 
under the authority of the Public Health Act, or 
the Local Government Act; the Names of the 
several Parishes and Townships within the district 
of each such Board, distinguishing those Parishes 
and Townships which are wholly from those which 
are partly within the District ; and, also, the Area, 
Population, Gross Estimated Rental, and Rateable 
Value of each District :——And, similar Return 
with respect to the several Districts under Improve- 
ment Commissioners, or other Body acting under 
a Local Act for the Improvement or Regulation 
of any Town or District. 

Mr. Peel accordingly presented the said Return. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
an Account of the Sums finally paid under the 
Act 24 and 25 Vic. c. 47, out of the Consolidated 
Fund, in each financial year from the passing of 
the Act up to the 31st day of March 1870,— 

1. In Redemption of the Debts owing by the 

Whitby and Bridlington Light Authorities ; 
2. In Compensation for Differential Dues, 
formerly payable to Corporations or Indi- 
viduals, but which were abolished by the 
said Act ; 
VoL. 125. 


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413 


3. As Indemnity to Creditors on Passing 
Tolls ; 
4. For any other purpose for which provision 
is made in the said Act: 
| The Account to specify also the Amount of Claim 
in each case. 
Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Account. 
Ordered, That the said Account do lie upon the 





| Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Local 

'a Return of the Rate in the £. levied as Local | Smee 

, Taxes on Rateable Areas in each Union of Eng- wine an 
land and Wales during 1868, distinguishing, with 

| respect to the Rural Unions, the difference of ihe 

| Rate as compared (1.) with the General Average 

‘of the Kingdom, and (2,) with the General A. er- 

‘age of the Rural Districts only; also, the cor- 

| responding particulars for the Town Unions. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to census (Scot- 
| take into consideration the Amendments made by !and) Bill. 
the Lords to the Census (Scotland) Bill; and the 
| Same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


The House, according to Order, proceeded to Beerhouses 
take into consideration the Amendments made by Bill. 
the Lords to the Beerhouses Bill; and the same 
were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Mr. Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes- Message from 
sage had been brought from the Lords by one of the Lords, 
their Clerks, as followeth : 

The Lords have agreed to the Local Govern- yoca1 Govern 
ment Supplemental (No. 2) Bill, with Amend- ment Supple- 
ments; to which the Lords desire the concurrence ental (No. 2) 

2 Bill. 
of this House. 

The Lords have agreed to the Truck Commis- Truck Com- 
sion Bill, with Amendments; to which the Lords mission Bill. 
| desire the concurrence of this House. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Lecal Govern- 
Lords to the Local Government Supplemental ment $v a¢ 
(No. 2) Bill be now taken into consideration. Bill. — 

The House accordingly proceeded to take the 
said Amendments into consideration; and the 
same were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


Ordered, That the Amendments made by the Truck Com. 
Lords to the Truck Commission Bill be now ™ssion Bill. 
taken into consideration. 

The House accordingly proceeded to take the 
said Amendments into consideration ; and the same 
were twice read, and agreed to. 

Ordered, That the Clerk do carry the Bill to 
the Lords; and acquaint them, that this House 
hath agreed to the Amendments made by their 
Lordships. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- Militia 
posed, That there be laid before this House, a (Ieland.) 
Return of the Number of Militiamen, stating Date, 

Corps, County, Offence, and Punishment, who had 
been brought before either Magistrates at Petty 
Sessions or any Superior Court since 1865 charged 
with any Agrarian or Political Offence in Ireland: 
—And the said Motion was, with leave of the 
House, withdrawn. : 
Mr, 





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414 Yth—10th August. 1870. 


Message from Mr, Speaker acquainted the House, That a Mes-| August, and had directed him to make a Report 


the Lords. sage had been brought from the Lords by one of 


their Clerks, as followeth: 


Stamp Duties The Lords have agreed to the Stamp Duties 
ill. ‘ ° vd 
Bill, without any Amendment. 


Stamp Duties = The Lords have agreed to the Stamp Duties 
Management 
Bill. 


Management Bill, without any Amendment. 


Inland Revenue 
reg hte The Lords have agreed to the Inland Revenue 


Bill. Acts Repeal Bill, without any Amendment. 
Greenwich The Lords have agreed to the Greenwich Hos- 
Hospital Bill. ita] Bill, without any Amendment. 


Pensions Com- The Lords have agreed to the Pensions Com- 
mutation Act mutation Act (1869) Amendment Bill, without 
(1869) Amend- A d 

ment Bill. any Amendment. 

Oaths of Allee The Lords have agreed to the Oaths of Alle- 
giance &gt; giance on Naturalization Bill, without any 
BH” Amendment. 

Expiring The Lords have agreed to the Expiring Laws 
Laws Bill. Bill, without any Amendment. 


Consoiidated The Lords have agreed to the Consolidated Fund 


Fund (Appro- iati i i 
priation) Bill. (Appropriation) Bill, without any Amendment. 


Joint Stock The Lords have agreed to the Joint Stock 
Companies’ =~ Companies’ Arrangement Bill, without any Amend- 
Arrangement 5 

Bill. ment. 

Sanitary Act The Lords have agreed to the Sanitary Act 
(Dublin) (Dublin) Amendment Bill, without any Amend- 


cre ment. 


Census Bill. The Lords do not insist on the Amendments 
made by their Lordships to the Census Bill, to 
which this House disagree. 


Mail Con- Resolved, That the Contract entered into with 

tracts(England the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation 

and India, &amp;:) Company for the conveyance of Mails between 
this Country and India, China, and Japan, be 
approved, 


Mail Con- Resolved, That the Contract concluded between 
tracts (Liver- the Postmaster General and the Pacific Steam 
ool and Navigation Company for the conveyance of Mails 


ils and ; : 
ee "Plete, between Liverpool and the Brazils and the River 


&amp;c.) Plate, with an extension to Valparaiso, be ap-|_ 


proved. 


a A Motion was made, and the Question was 

Parliament proposed, That an humble Address be presented 

Approaches. to Her Majesty, praying that, taking into consi- 
deration the late hours and heavy labours in con- 
nection with the duties of the Legislature, and 
the inconvenience and loss of time arising from the 
crowded state of the thoroughfares, Her Majesty 
will be graciously pleased to direct that during 
the Session of Parliament Members of the Legis- 
lature may have free access to the Houses of Par- 
liament by way of Constitution Hill to Birdcage 
Walk and through the Horse Guards :— And the 
said Motion was, with leave of the House, with- 
drawn. 


Statute Law Ordered, That leave be given to bring in a Bill 

Revision for promoting the Revision of the Statute Law by 

(Ireland.) repealing certain Enactments which have ceased 
to be in force or have become unnecessary in Jre- 
land: And that Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland 
and Mr, Chichester Fortescue do prepare and bring 
it in. 


thereof to the House. 
Ordered, That the Report do lie upon the Table; 
and be printed. 


Mr. Solicitor General for Ireland presented a Statute Lay 
Bill for promoting the Revision of the Statute Revision 
Law by repealing certain Enactments which have (land) Bill 
ceased to be in force or have become unnecessary Pl! 264. 
in Ireland: And the same was read the first time ; 
and ordered to be read a second time upon this day 
month ; and to be printed. 


A Motion was made, and the Question being Adjournment 
put, That this House do now adjourn :—It passed 
in the Negative. 
Resolved, That this House will, at the rising of 
the House this day, adjourn till To-morrow, at 
half after Twelve of the clock. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to East India East India 
Chinchona Cultivation), which was presented upon (Chinchona 


. Cultivation.) 
the 20th day of May last, be printed. No. 438, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to East India East India 
(Dewanny of Bengal), which was presented upon (Dewanny of 


the 4th day of this instant August, be printed. i = 


Ordered, That the Return relative to New now parishes 
Parishes and Church Buildings Acts, &amp;c., which and Chureh 
was presented upon the 8th day of this instant Dulldings dats 
August, be printed. ‘No an 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Beer, &amp;c. 5... ¢, 
Licences, which was presented upon the 8th day Licences, 
of this instant August, be printed. No. 215, 


Ordered, ‘That the Return relative to Beer and Beer and 
Cider Licences ( Middlesex and Surrey), which was Cider Licences 


— upon the &amp;th day of this instant August, pow pm 


e printed. No. 434, 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Im- Improvement 
provement of Land (Advances), which was pre- phen 
sented upon the 8th day of this instant August, ‘ a ae 
be printed. No. 435. 


Ordered, That the Paper relative to the Thames 
Thames Conservancy, which was presented upon Conservancy: 
the 8th day of this instant August, be printed. No. 436. 


And then the House adjourned till To-morrow. 








Wednesday, 10th August, 1870. 


PRAYERS. 


EVERAL Public Petitions were presented, Public 
and read; and ordered to lie upon the Table, Petitions. 
Vide Thirty 
first Report. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce presented, by Her Ma- Fisheries 
jesty’s Command,—Copy of Report of the Inspec- (iteland.) 
tors of the Jrish Fisheries on the Coast, Deep Sea, 
and Inland Fisheries, for 1869. 

Copy of Report of the Commissioners appointed Oyster 
to inquire into the present State of the Oyster oe 
Fisheries of France, England, and Ireland, and eagiand, and 
the various Methods of Cultivation adopted in Ireland.) 
those Countries. 

Copy of Report of the Directors of Convict Convict 
Prisons on the Discipline and Management of Prisons a) 
Pentonville, Millbank, and Parkhurst Prisons, and &amp;8""™ 
of Portlund, Portsmouth, Dartmoor, Chatham, 

Brixton, and Woking Prisons for Male Convicts, 
with Woking and Fulham Prisons for Female Con- 








victs, also the Convict Establishments at Gibral- 
| tar, Western Australia, and Tasmania, for the 


Public Mr. Charles Forster reported from the Select |-Year 1869. 


~ vec ; Committee on Public Petitions; That they had 
hhenest } *** examined the Petitions presented upon the 27th, 


28th, and 29th days of July last, and the Ist, 2nd, 
3rd, 4th, 5th, 8th, and 9th days of this instant| of Public Worship, &amp;c., 1870. 


| Copy of Fourth Report of the Commissioners Public 
appointed to inquire into the Rubrics, Orders, and Worship. 


irections for regulating the Course and Conduct 


Copy 





&amp; BEE 


New 
and | 
Buil 


(En 
Nor 








34 Vicrortia. 





- coast and Copy of Report on the Coast and Deep Sea 
Deep Sea Fisheries of Ireland, by the Royal Commissioners 
nd) on Irish Oyster Fisheries. 

Agriculture Copy of Fourth Report of the Commissioners 
on the Employment of Children, Young Persons, 
and Women in Agriculture, 1867; with Appendix. 
Parts I. and II. 

: yew Parishes _ Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented,—Further 
ga@Church Return to an Order, dated the 6th day of August, 
Building Acts, in the last Session of Parliament, for Returns of Pa- 
a 433 rishes divided and Districts assigned to Churches 


under the provisions of the Church Building 
Acts and the Parish of Manchester Division Act, 
. 1850, by the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for 
England since the 31st day of October 1866, and 
of all Districts and new Parishes constituted by 
the Ecclesiastical Commissioners for England 
under the New Parishes Acts since the 31st day 
of October 1866 (in continuation of Parliamentary 
Paper, No. 529, of Session 1867): Of the 
Total Number of Parishes divided and Districts 
assigned to Churches under the provisions of 
the Church Building Acts, and of the Parish of 
Manchester Division Act, 1850, and of the Total 
Number of Districts constituted by the Ecclesi- 
astical Commissioners for England under the New 
Parishes Acts from the commencement down to 
| the 31st day of October 1868 (the two last Re- 
| turns to be in the Forms used in the Return (See 
' App. No. 4. Report of Select Committee on 
Church Building, &amp;c. Bill, 1863) : Of Curacies 
and Chapels which have been erected into Perpetual 
Curacies through the action of the Governors of 
the Bounty of Queen Anne, showing the full Name 
of the Chapel and of the Mother Parish (if any), 
the County and Diocese, and the Date of first 
Augmentation by the Governors, and the Statutes 
or Statute under which such Augmentation was 
made : Of Churches or Chapels which have had 
particular Districts assigned, and also of those 
which have been erected into separate and distinct 
Parishes by the Bishop alone under the Private 
Patronage Acts, showing the Statutes under which 
each respectively was erected, the full Name of 
such Church or Chapel and of the Mother Parish, 
the County and Diocese, and the Date of Assign- 
ment or of Erection : Of Curacies or Parochial 
Chapelries with Cure of Souls, and also of Chapels 
of Ease, which have not been erected into Perpetual 
Curacies, nor into separate and distinct Parishes 
under the Church Building Acts or New Parishes 
Acts, or through the action of the Governors of the 
Bounty of Queen Anne, showing the full Name of 
the Curacy or Chapel and of the Mother Parish, 
the County, and Diocese :-——And, of Parishes, 
Perpetual Curacies, and Chapelries, united or dis- 
united under the provisions of the Act 1 &amp; 2 Vie. 
c. 106, or other Statutes or Statute ; showing the 
Statute under, and the authority by which, and 
the Date when they were united or disunited in 
each case, whether there is a Church in each such 
united or disunited Parish or District available for 
Divine Service, the Name of the Mother Parish 
(if any), and the County and Diocese. 
Turupike Further Return to an Address to Her Majesty, 
(Ragland ang dated the3rd day of March last, for Returns relative 
North Wales.) to Turnpike Trusts (England and North Wales). 














No, 438. 
Judges(United Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated 
Kingdom.) the 23rd day of May last, for a Return relative to 


No. 439. Judges (United Kingdom). 

fen 's to ag a dated the 24th day 

(sticutated of June, and the 5th day of July last, for Re- 
Students.) turns relative to Queen’s Colleges (Matriculated 

Students), and Queen’s Colleges (Matriculated 


No. 440, 
and Non-Matriculated Students). 


Queen’s Return to an Order, dated the 1st day of this 
caart, instant August, for a Return relative to Queen’s 


College ( Galway). 
VoL. 125, 





10th August. 


415 


Return to an Order, dated the 5th day of this Magistracy 
instant August, for a Return relative to the Ma- (Leitrim) 
gistracy (Leitrim). No. 441. 

Mr. Secretary Bruce also presented, pursuant Pawnbrokers 
to the directions of several Acts of Parliament,— (Ireland.) 
Abstract of Returns received by the Marshal of 
Dublin from Pawnbrokers in Ireland for the year 
1869. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table; and that the Returns relative to New Pa- 
rishes and Church Building Acts, &amp;c.; Turnpike 
Trusts (England and North Wales); Judges 
(United Kingdom); Queen’s Colleges ( Matricu- 
lated Students) and Queen’s Colleges (Matricu- 
lated and Non-Matriculated Students); and Ma- 
gistracy (Leitrim), be printed. 


Mr. Stansfeld presented,—Return to an Order Telegraph 
dated the 2nd day of this instant August, for Re- “lets, &amp;c. 
turns relative to Telegraph Clerks, &amp;c. No. 442. 

Mr. Stansfeld also presented, pursuant to the Highland 
directions of several Acts of Parliament,—Return a 
of Sums payable in the year 1869 on account of eee 
Grants made to facilitate the Foundation and 
Endowment of Additional Schools in Scotland. 

Statement of the Expenses incurred under the Land Tax 
Acts for the Redemption and Sale of the Land — 
Tax, and for discharging the Incidental Expenses ~~ 
attending the execution of these Acts from the 6th 
April 1869 to the 5th April 1870. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table; and that the first be printed. 


Mr. Monsell presented,—Return to an Address Red River. 
to Her Majesty, dated the 21st day of July last, wo, 443. 
for a Return relative to the Red River. 

Return to an Address to Her Majesty, dated The Gambia 
the 26th day of July last, for Returns relative to Settlement. 
the Gambia Settlement. No. 444. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Mr. Secretary Cardwell presented, by Her Ma- royal 

jesty’s Command,—Copy of Ninth Report of the Patriotic 
Royal Commissioners of the Patriotic Fund to ¥™"% 
Her Majesty the Queen, being the Second Report 
of the Commissioners appointed under the Supple- 
mentary Commission, dated the 26th of March 
1868. 

Mr. Secretary Cardwell also presented,—Return army (Enlist- 
to an Address to Her Majesty, dated the 30th day ment.) 
of May last, for Returns relative to Army (En- No. 445. 
listment). 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table; and that the last be printed. 


Mr. Shaw Lefevre presented, by Her Majesty’s statistics 
Command,—Copy of Statistical Tables relating to (Foreign 
Foreign Countries, compiled chiefly from the ©) 
Official Returns of the respective Countries. 

Part XII. continuing the Statements, for the re- 
spective Countries, from Part XI. 

Statistical Abstract for the several Colonial Colonial 
and other Possessions of the United Kingdom in Sttistics 
each year from 1854 to 1868 (as far as the Par- 
ticulars can be stated). Sixth Number. 

Copy of Annual Statement of the Trade and Trade and 
Navigation of the United Kingdom with Foreign N*vigation. 
Countries and British Possessions in the year 
1869. 

Agricultural Returns of Great Britain, with Agricultural 
Abstract Returns for the United Kingdom, British ®eturns. 
Possessions, and Foreign Countries, 1870. 

Returns of the Capital, Traffic, Working Ex- Railways. 
penditure, and Rolling Stock of the several Rail- 
way Companies in England and Wales, Scotland, 
and Jreland, for the year 1869, showing: Their 
authorised Share and Loan Capital, and the Sums 
received in respect of their Ordinary Capital and 





3a4 Preferential 





416 


Preferential Capital, and Debenture Stock or 
Funded Debt on the 3lst day of December 1869, 
specifying the Rate per cent. of the Dividends for 
the year 1869 on each of the said Capitals; show- 
ing also the Loans outstanding on the 31st day of 
December 1869, classified according to the several 
Rates per cent. of Interest; and the Capital sub- 
ied to other Undertakings, whether such Un- 
dertakings are on Lease to or worked by the sub- 
scribing Company, or are Independent: The 
Traffic upon each Railway, in Passengers and 
Goods, during the year ended the 31st day of De- 
cember 1869, and the working Expenditure and 
Rolling Stock of each Railway Company in 
England and Wales, during the year ended 31st 
December 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. 


Local | Mr. Peel presented,-—-Return to an Order, dated 

an the §th day of this instant August, for a Return 

£. levied, &amp;e., Of the Rate in the £. levied as Local Taxes, 

No. 437. &amp;¢- in each Union of England and Wales during 
1868. 

Ordered, That the said Return de lie upon the 


Table; and be printed. 


Ordered, That the Account relative to the 
Courts of Justice (Salaries and Funds), which 
was presented upon the 26th day of July last, 
be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Petty 
Sessional Divisions, which was presented upon 
the 2nd day of this instant August, be printed. 


Courts of 
Justice 
(Salaries and 
Funds.) 


No, 446. 
Petty Sessional 
Divisions. 

No. 447. 

Ordered, That the Return relative to Commons, 
which was presented upon the 5th day of this in- 
stant August, be printed. 


Commons. 
No. 448. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Prayer 
Book (Tables of Lessons) Bill, which was presented 
upon the 8th day of this instant August, be 
printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Education 
( Trinidad), which was presented upon the 8th day 
of this instant August, be printed. 


Army (Cotton Ordered, That the Return relative to Army 
Socks, &amp;c.) (Cotton Socks, &amp;c.), which was presented upon 
No. 451. the 9th day of this instant August, be printed. 


Prayer Book 
(Tables of 
Lessons) Bill. 


No. 449. 


Education 
(Trinidad.) 


No. 450. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Army 
(Artillery), which was presented upon the 9th day 
of this instant August, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Army 
(Rifles), which was presented upon the 9th day of 
this instant August, be printed. 


Income and Ordered, That the Return relative to Income 
Property Tax. and Property Tax, which was presented upon the 
No. 454. 9th day of this instant August, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to the Lon- 
don University, which was wiper upon the 9th 
No. 455. day of this instant August, be printed. 


Army 
(Artillery.) 
No. 452. 


Army (Rifles. ) 
No. 453, 


London 
University. 


Taxes and 
Imposts. 


No. 456. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Taxes 
and Imposts, which was presented upon the 9th ; 
day of this instant August, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Horse 
Licences ( Scotland), which was presented upon the 
9th day of this instant August, be printed. 


Horse 

Licences 

(Scotland.) 
No. 457. 


Corrupt 
Practices at 
Elections. 


No. 458. 
Public Works 


s. 
No. 459. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Corrupt 
Practices at Elections, which was presented upon 
the 9th day of this instant August, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Public 
Works Loans, which was presented upon the 9th 
day of this instant August, be printed. 


10th August. 


| the United States of America relative to Naturali- 





1870. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to News- Newspapers, 
papers, which was presented upon the 9th day of No. 460, 
this instant August, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Spirits, Spirits. 
which was presented upon the 9th day of this in- No. 461, 
stant August, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Fortifica- Fortifications, 
tions, which was presented upon the 9th day of No. 469, 
this instant August, be printed. 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Metro- Metropolitan 
politan Boards of Guardians (Contracts), which Goards of 
was presented upon the 9th day of this instant oie 


| (Contracts. 
August, be printed. sp 


Ordered, That the Return relative to Birming- Birmingham 
ham (Population, &amp;c.) which was presented upon (Population, 
the 9th day of this instant August, be printed. en 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, mints 
a Copy of Report of the Deputy Master of the (luropean.) 
Mint on European Mints. No. 466, 
Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 
Urdered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, Dockyara 
a Copy of Extracts from any Reports received by Emigrants to 
the Admiralty as to the arrival in the Dominion of ©" 
Canada, and disposal of Emigrants from Her Ma- No- 467. 
jesty’s Dockyards and pte. % recently conveyed 
thither in Transport Ships (in continuation of 
Parliamentary Paper, No. 403, of Session 1869). 

Mr. Childers accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 

Ordered, ‘That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table; and be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, poor Relief, 
Returns showing the Numbers and Ages of the No, 46, 
Paupers on the District and Workhouse Medical 
Officers’ Relief Books in the several Unions and 
Parishes in England and Wales, on the last day 
of the twelfth week of the half year ended at Lady 
Day 1870: And, showing the several Diseases 
of such Paupers on the last-mentioned day. 

Mr. Peel accordingly presented the said Returns. 

Ordered, That the said Returns do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Mr. Otway presented, by Her Majesty’s Com- East African 
mand,—Copy of Report addressed to the Earl of Slave Trade. 
Clarendon by the Committee on the East African 
Slave Trade. 

Copy of Convention between Her Majesty and African Slave 
the United States of America additional to the Trade. 
Treaty signed at Washington, April 7, 1862, for 
the suppression of the African Slave Trade, signed 
at Washington, June 3, 1870. 

Copy of Commercial Reports from Her Majesty’s China (No. 12, 
Consuls in China. 1870.) 

Copy of Commercial Reports from Her Majesty’s Japan (No. 4, 
Consuls in Japan. 1870.) 

Copy of Further Papers respecting Silk Culture Japan (No.5, 
in Japan. 1870.) 


Copy of Convention between Her Majesty and United States 


of America 
(Naturaliza- 


zation, signed at London, May 13, 1870. tion.) 
Copy of Papers and Further Correspondence Franco- me 
— the War between France and Prussia, (No. 3, 1870.) 
Mr. Otway also presented,—Return to an Ad- Monte Video 
dress to Her Majesty, dated the 8th day of July mesg 
last, for a Return relative to Monte Video (Custom 
House). ’ 
Ordered, That the said Papers do lie upon the 
Table. ~~ 











dl 


No. 471. 


ian 
fapeiion 


(Expenditure. ) 


Limited, &amp;c. 
Companies, 


34 Vicroria. 10th 


The following Paper, pursuant to the directions 
of an Act of Parliament, was laid upon the Table 
by the Clerk of the House,—Report of the Regis- 
trar of Friendly Societies in Zreland for the Year 
ending 31st December 1869. 

Ordered, That the said Paper be printed. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
Returns, from the Accounts furnished to the Trea- 
sury, showing under the heads included in the 
several Estimates of Expenditure for the Abys- 
sinian Expedition, the Actual Expenditure under 
those heads, and also under all other heads that 
were either stated to be omitted in those Esti- 
mates, or were contingent and unforeseen: 
Showing the Quantity and Value of Ordnance, 
Railway, Telegraph, and all other Stores not of a 
perishable nature sent to Abyssinia from England, 
Bombay, and elsewhere; and also purchased in 
Abyssinia, distinguishing each separately, and 
showing the Stores expended, abandoned, or lost 
during the Campaign; showing also the Quantity 
remaining at the termination of the Expedition, 
and the Value of such Stores as were returned 
into store, sold, worn out, abandoned, or destroyed: 
Similar Return as to Provisions, Forage, and 
other perishable Stores: And, similar Return 
of Horses, Mules, and Carriage Animals, with 
their Equipments. 











Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Return showing Names, original Amount of Ca- 
pital (Nominal and Called up), and Amount of 
Capital as “ Reduced” (Nominal and Called up), of 
all Companies “ Limited and Reduced,” under the 
powers of the Act of 1867, as follows :— 





Name of 
Company. 


Reduced Amount 
of Capital. 


Original Amount 


Capital. 
Datos of Registration of Capital 





and 
Reduction of Capital. Nominal 
Nominal, | Paid up. Paid up. 


as 
reduced). 








Dublin 
Wri 











£. £. 














Resolved, That an humble Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased 
to give directions, that there be laid before this 
House, a Return of the Total Acreage in each 
County of England and Wales of Land held (in 
fee simple) by public Corporate Bodies, Ecclesias- 
tical, ideal and pertaining to public Hospitals 
and Charities. 

Ordered, That the said Address be presented 
to Her Majesty, by such Members of this House 
as are of Her Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy 
Council. 


Ordered, That Mr. Speaker do issue his War- 
rant to the Clerk of the Sie in Ireland, to make 
out a new Writ for the electing of a Citizen to 
serve in this present Parliament for the City of 
Dublin, in the room of Sir Arthur Edward Guin- 
ness, Baronet, whose Election has been determined 
to be void. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- 
posed, That the Correspondence with respect to 
the Wellington Monument, as laid upon the Table 
of this House, does not furnish sufficient data 
whereby this House can form an opinion upon the 
circumstances of the case:—And the said Motion 
was, with leave of the House, withdrawn. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 
a Copy of all further Correspondence relative to 
the Wellington Monument between Mr. Penrose or 


August. 417 


Mr. Stevens with any Department of Her Majesty’s 
Government up to the present time. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, 


Statement of the Meetings and Places at which 
they are run for. 

Mr. Stansfeld accordingly presented the said 
Return. 

Ordered, That the said Return do lie upon the 
Table. 


pers printed by Order of the House of Commons, 
and of Papers presented by Command, Session 
1870, with a General Alphabetical Index thereto, 
20th Parliament, 2nd Session, 33rd and 34th Vic., 
8th February to 10th August 1870: Also, 
General Index to the Bills, Reports, Estimates, 
Accounts, and Papers printed by Order of the 
House of Commons, and Papers presented by 
Command, 1852-3 to 1869. 
Ordered, That the said Papers be printed. 





posed, That this House do now adjourn:—And 
the said Motion was, with leave of the House, 
withdrawn. 


of 9, Staples Inn, in the County of Middlesex, 
licitor for the Devon and Somerset Railway Com- 
pany, was presented, and read; setting forth, That 
the said Devon and Somerset Railway Company 
are Plaintiffs in an action of special assumpsit, of 
which notice of trial has been given for the pre- 
sent assizes holden at Guilford, in the County of 
Surrey; that the Petitioner is advised that it is 
material that the deposited plans and sections de- 
posited with Parliament for the Sessions of 1863 
and 1864 of and relating to the Devon and Somerset 
Railway Company, should be produced at the said 
trial; and praying, that the proper Officer of the 
House may be ordered to attend at Guilford on 
the said trial of the said action, and produce the 
deposited plans and sections deposited with Par- 
liament for the Sessions of 1863 and 1864 of 
and relating to the Devon and Somerset Railway 
Company. 

Ordered, That leave be given to the proper 
Officer to attend accordingly. 


George J. Goschen, M.P., President of the Poor $ 
Law Board, to the Right Honourable the Lords 
Commissioners of Her Majesty’s Treasury, on the 
progressive increase of Local Taxation, with 
especial reference to the proportion of Local and 
Imperial Burdens borne by the different classes of 
real property in the United Kingdom as compared 
with the burdens imposed upon the same classes of 
property in other European Countries. 

Mr. Goschen accordingly presented the said 
Paper. 

Ordered, That the said Paper do lie upon the 
Table ; and be printed. 


Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod: 


Mr. Speaker, 

The Lords, authorised by virtue of Her Ma- 
jesty’s Commission, for declaring Her Royal Assent 
to several Acts agreed upon by both Houses, 
desire the immediate attendance of this Honourable 
House in the House of Peers, to hear the Commis- 
sion read. 

Accordingly Mr. Speaker, with the House, went 
up to the House of Peers :—And being returned ; 





VoL. 125. 


3H Mr. 


Queen’s Plates 
a Return of Queen’s Plates in Jreland, with a“ 


Mr. Speaker laid upon the Table, List of the Parliamentary 
Bills, Reports, Estimates, and Accounts and Pa- Papers. 


No. 469. 


A Motion was made, and the Question was pro- Adjournment. 


A Petition of George William Reed Wainwright, Devon and 
Go- Somerset Rail- 
way Company. 


Ordered, That there be laid before this House, a Local 


Copy of the Report of the Right Honourable ‘iio ce 
Increase.) 


No, 470. 


A Message was delivered by Colonel Clifford, Royal Assent. 





418 


Mr, S er reported, That the House, at the 
desire of the Lords, authorised by virtue of Her 
Majesty’s Commission, had been at the House of 
Peers, where a Commission under the Great Seal 
was read, giving, declaring and notifying the Royal 
Assent to the several Acts therein mentioned ; 
and that the Lords, thereby authorised, had de- 
clared the Royal Assent to the said Acts, as 
follow : 

An Act to apply a Sum out of the Consolidated 
Fund to the Service of the year ending the Thirty- 
first day of March One thousand eight hundred 
and seventy-one, and to appropriate the Supplies 
granted in this Session of Parliament. 

An Act for granting certain Stamp Duties in 
lieu of Duties of the same kind now payable under 
various Acts, and consolidating and amending 
Provisions relating thereto. 

An Act for consolidating and amending the Law 
relating to the management of Stamp Duties, 


Consolidated 
Fund (Appro- 
priation ) Bill. 


Stamp Duties 
Bill. 


Stamp Duties 
Management 
Bill. 

Inland 
Revenue Acts 
Repeal Bill. 


Greenwich 
Hospital 
Bill. 


Pensions Com- 
mutation Act 
(1869 ) Amend- 
ment Bill. 
Oaths of 
Allegiance on 
Naturalization 
Bill. 


Raptsing Laws An Act to continue various Expiring Laws. 
ill. 


An Act for the repeal of certain Enactments 
relating to the Inland Revenue. 


An Act to amend the Law relating to the re- 
payment to the Consolidated Fund of Money 
expended for the benefit of Greenwich Hospital. 

An Act for amending the sixth Section of the 
Pensions Commutation Act, 1869. 


An Act to amend the Law relating to the 
taking of Oaths of Allegiance on Naturaliza- 
tion. 


Joint Stock 
Companies’ 
Arrangement 
Bill. 

Truck Com- 
mission Biil. 


An Act to facilitate Compromises and Arrange- 
ments between Creditors and Shareholders of 
Joint Stock and other Companies in Liquidation. 

An Act for appointing a Commission to inquire 


into the alleged pre of the Truck System, 


and the disr of the Acts of Parliament pro- 
hibiting such system, and for giving such Commis- 
sion the Powers necessary for conducting such 
Inquiry. 

An Act to amend the Sanitary Act, 1866, so far 
as relates to the City of Dublin. 


Sanitary Act 
Dubiin) 
mendment 

Bill. 

Census Bill. 


Census 
(Scotland) Bill. 
Real Actions 
Abolition 
(freland) Bill. 


An Act for taking the Census of England. 
An Act for taking the Census in Scotland. 


An Act to abolish certain Real Actions in the 
Superior Courts of Common Law in Jreland, and 
further to amend the Procedure in the said Courts, 
and for other purposes. 

An Act to provide for the administration of the 
wer ~ a Law relating to Matrimonial Causes and Matters, 
age Law . ° ° 
(Ireland) Bill, and to amend the Law relating to Marriages in 
Ireland. ; 
An Act to make provision in relation to certain 
Bill. Beerhouses not duly qualified according to Law. 
Glebe Louns An Act to amend the Act of the first and second 
(Ireland) Bill. years of the reign of his late Majesty King William 
the Fourth, chapter thirty-three, in part, and to 
afford facilities for obtaining Loans for the erec- 
tion, enlargement and improvement of Glebe 
Houses, and for the acquirement of Lands for 
Glebes in Jreland. 

An Act to confirm a Provisional Order under 

The Local Government Act, 1858,” relating to 

the District of Merthyr Tydfil. 

Glyn Valley An Act for dissolving the Ellesmere and Glyn 

Tramway Bill. Yojjey Railway Company, and re-incorporating 
the same as “ The Glyn Valley Tramway Com- 
pany, with Power to construct Tramways, and 
or other purposes. 

a An Act to authorise the Pimlico, Peckham, and 

Greenwich Greenwich Street Tramways Company to con- 

Street Tram- struct additional Passing Places, and to convert 

— Bil. certain of their authorised Tramways into Double 

owers) “Lines of Tramway, and for other purposes. 


Matrimonial 


Beerhouses 


Local Govern- 
ment Supple- ¢, 
mental (No, 2 
Bill. 


Pimlico, 


10th August. 





1870. 


An Act to authorise the construction of Tram- Birmingham’ 
ways from Birmingham, in the County of Warwick, 4nd Stafford. 
to Handswerth, West Bromwich, and Tipton, in aa = 
the County of Stafford, and for other purposes. 5 

An Act to authorise the construction of Tram- Plymouth, 
ways in the Towns of Plymouth, Stonehouse, and Stonehouse, 
Devonport, in the County of Devon, and for other Ten erenpent 
purposes. Bi 

An Act to authorise the construction of Street Birmingham 
Tramways in certain parts of the Suburbs of Bir- Suburban 


mingham, and for other purposes, ate 


An Act to authorise the construction of Street Portsmouth 
Tramways in the Borough of Portsmouth, and for Street Tram. 
other purposes. wee ae 

An Act to authorise the construction of Street London Street 
Tramways in certain parts of the Metropolis, and Tramways 
for other purposes. Bul. 

An Act to empower the North Metropolitan North metro. 
Tramways Company to construct new Street politan Tram. 
Tramways, and for other purposes. weye Bae 

An Act to authorise the Metropolitan Street Metropolitan 
Tramways Company to extend their Tramways, Street Tram. 
and for other purposes. “ye oe 

An Act to authorise the Pimlico, Peckham, and Pimlico, Peck. 
Greenwich Street Tramways Company to extend a™ and 
their authorised Tramways, and for other pur- a: 
poses. ways (Exten- 
sions, &amp;¢c.) 
Bill. 

An Act to authorise the construction of Street Glasgow 
Tramways in certain parts of the City of Glasgow Sane aa 
and its Suburbs, and for other purposes. “ee 

An Act for enabling the Liverpool Tramways Liverpool 
Company to make new Street Tramways in Joz- Tramways 
teth Park, in extension of their authorised Under- 
taking, and for other purposes. 


And afterwards Her Majesty’s Most Gracious Her Majesty’s 
Speech was delivered to both Houses of Parlia- Speech. 
ment by the Lord High Chancellor, in pursuance 
of Her Majesty’s Commands, as followeth : 


My Lords, and Gentlemen, 


The state of public business enables Me to re- 
lease you from your attendance in Parliament. 

I continue to receive from all Foreign Powers 
assurances of goodwill and friendship ; but I have 
witnessed with grief and pain, on domestic as well 
as public grounds, the recent outbreak of war be- 
tween two powerful nations, both of them allied 
with this country. 

My best exertions have been used to avert this 
great calamity. 

I shall now direct a constant and anxious atten- 
tion to the strict observance of the duties and the 
maintenance of the rights of neutrality. 

I have cheerfully assented to the Measure, ma- 
tured by your wisdom, to enlarge the powers of 
the Executive, not only for the y wheal of inter 
national duties, but for the prevention of acts 
which, in times of war, might be injurious to the 
interests of the country. 

I shall make every fitting endeavour to check 
the operation of causes which might lead towards 
enlarging the area of the present conflict, and to 
contribute, if opportunity shall be afforded Me, 
to the restoration of an early and honourable 
peace. 

I have tendered to the two Belligerent Powers 
Treaties identical in form to give additional se- 
curity to Belgium against the p tote of a war 
waged upon her frontiers. This Treaty has been 
signed by Count Bernstorff on the part of the 
North German Confederation, and the French 


Ambassador has signified that he has authority to 


sign the correspon a ae as soon as his 
full powers arrive. Other Powers, which were 
parties to the Treaty of 1839, have been invited 
to accede, if they should think fit, to this engage- 
ment. 

The 











34 Vicrortia. 


The shocking murders recently perpetrated in 
Greece produced a painful impression throughout 
Europe, and have drawn attention to serious evils 
existing in that country. My unremitting efforts 
will be directed to securing the complete and 
7 character of the inquiry which has been 
instituted. 


Gentlemen of the House of Commons, 

I thank you for the liberal provision which was 
made by you for the ordinary service of the year, 
and for the additional supplies of men and money 
which you have voted in view of the altered state 
of things on the Continent of Europe. 

The condition of the Revenue gives ground for 
the hope that it may be able to meet the new 
charge which has been created, without reversing 
the proper balance of income and expenditure. 


My Lords, and Gentlemen, 

In regard to domestic legislation, I may fitly 
congratulate you on the close of a Session, 
marked by an assiduous devotion to labours of the 
utmost national importance. 

The temporary Act for the Repression of 
Agrarian Crime, and the maintenance of Order 
in Ireland, has, up to the present time, answered 
the purposes for which it was passed. 

From the Act for regulating the occupation and 
ownership of land, I anticipate the gradual esta- 
blishment both of harmonious relations between 
owners and occupiers of land, and of general 
confidence in the provisions and administration of 
the Law, and in the just and benevolent intentions 
of the Legislature. 

In consequence of the efforts which have been 
made in matters of capital moment, to remove from 
the Statute Book whatever might seem inequitable 
to Ireland, I trust that the discharge of the first 





10th August. 








419 


duty of Government in providing for the security 
of life and property will become more easy; and 
I shall rely with confidence upon the level and 
affection of My Irish subjects. 

It has given Me pleasure to concur with you in 
the passage of the important Law providing for 
National Education in England. I perceive in it 


a new a for the moral and social well- 
being of the Nation, and for its prosperity and 
wer. 


The Naturalization Act, and the Act for the 
Extradition of Criminals, will tend to confirm our 
friendly relations with Foreign Powers. 

The Act which regulates enlistment for a 
shortened term of service in the ranks of the Army 
will, I trust, tend to increase the efficiency of the 
force, to promote the welfare of the soldier, and 
to provide for the Nation a reserve of men well 
trained to arms, and ready in any case of emer- 
gency to return to the standards. 

I bid you farewell for the Recess, with the earnest 
prayer that, when you are again summoned to your 
duties, I may be enabled to rejoice with you in the 
re-establishment of Peace on the Continent of 
Europe. 


Then a Commission for proroguing the Parlia- Parliament 


ment was read. 


After which the Lord Chancellor said : 
My Lords, and Gentlemen, 

By virtue of Her Majesty’s Commission, under 
the Great Seal, to us and other Lords directed, 
and now read, we do, in Her Majesty’s Name, and 
in obedience to Her Commands, prorogue this 
Parliament to Thursday the 27th day of October 
next, to be then here holden; and this Parliament 
is accordingly prorogued to Thursday the 27th day 
of October next. 





Vou, 125. 





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