MONDAY, MAY 15-continued.

HER MAJESTY'S MESSAGE-Calling out the Militia-Motion of the Duke of New-

castle for an Address to Her Majesty in Answer to Her Majesty's Most Gra-

cious Message Address agreed to

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316

Case of Colonel Fulke Greville-Motion of the Marquess of Westmeath for

Papers, &c.-Motion withdrawn

TUESDAY, MAY 16.

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Taxes on Law Proceedings-Resolution-Previous Question thereon negatived
The Fishermen of Queenborough-Petition presented by the Earl of Romney

THURSDAY, MAY 18.

Fund for Soldiers' Wives and Children-Question of Lord St. Leonards

Law of Landlord and Tenant (Ireland) Bill-The Irish Land Bills-House in

Committee

Powers of Leasing (Ireland) Bill-House in Committee

FRIDAY, MAY 19.

The War with Russia-Loss of the "Tiger"-Question of the Earl of Malmes-

bury

Church Building Act Amendment Bill-Bill considered-Bill re-committed to

a Committee of the whole House, on Tuesday, May 23

Railway and Canal Traffic Regulation Bill-Motion of Lord Stanley of Alderley

for the Second Reading of the Bill-(After Debate) Motion agreed to-Bill

Education (Scotland)-Parish Schoolmasters-Petition-Presentation of Peti-

tion by the Duke of Buccleuch

Episcopal and Capitular Estates Management, 1854, Bill-Bill referred to a

Select Committee

Dangerous Animals Bill-Second Reading moved by Lord Lanesborough-
Amendment of the Earl of Hardwicke that the Bill be read a Second Time
this day Six Months-On Question, resolved in the negative-Bill to be read
a Second Time this day Six Months

Second Common Law Procedure, 1854, Bill-House in Committee

FRIDAY, MAY 26.

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The War with Russia-Treaty between Austria and Prussia-Question of the

Marquess of Clanricarde

University of Cambridge-Presentation of Petition by Lord Lyndhurst

Railway and Canal Traffic Regulation Bill-Motion of Lord Stanley of Alderley,

that the House be put into Committee on Tuesday next-Amendment of Lord

Lyndhurst, that the Bill be referred to a Select Committee-Amendment

withdrawn-Motion agreed to

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Law of Landlord and Tenant (Ireland) Bill-Bill read 3a-On Question that the
Bill do pass, Amendment of the Earl of Clancarty for the omission of Clause
37-Amendment negatived by a Majority of 31-Bill passed

Protest against the Third Reading of the Landlord and Tenant (Ireland) Bill... 999

Powers of Leasing (Ireland) Bill-Bill read 3a-On Question that the Bill do

pass, Amendment of Lord Monteagle, to insert the words " twenty-one years"

instead of thirty-one"-Amendment agreed to by a Majority of 3-Bill

passed

Manning the Navy Bill-(After Debate) House in Committee-Bill reported ... 1008

Railway and Canal Traffic Regulation Bill-(After Debate) House in Committee 1136

TUESDAY, MAY 30-continued.

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Manning the Navy Bill-Bill read 3a-Amendment of the Earl of Hardwicke
negatived by a Majority of 13-Bill passed
Second Common Law Procedure, 1854, Bill-(After Debate) Bill read 3a—
Motion of Lord St. Leonards for the omission of Clause 21-Motion negatived
by a Majority of 10-Division List-Amendment made-Bill passed

THURSDAY, JUNE 1.

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1141

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1145

The War with Russia-Disembarkation of the Troops-Question of the Earl of

Ellenborough

Railway and Canal Traffic Regulation Bill-House in Committee.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 2.

The Government and the Bank-Motion of Lord Monteagle for Papers, &c.-
Motion, as amended, agreed to
The War with Russia-Blockade of the White Sea-Question of the Marquess
of Clanricarde

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The Secretary of State for the War Department-Question of the Earl of

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1225

1230

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The New War Department-The Ambulance Corps-Question of the Earl of

Hardwicke

The Military Knights of Windsor-Motion of the Earl of Albemarle for the

Appointment of a Select Committee-(After Debate) Motion withdrawn

MONDAY, JUNE 12.

Administration of Justice at Singapore-Presentation of Petition by the Earl of

Albemarle

Vancouver's Island-Presentation of Petition by the Earl of Fitz William

The New Secretary of State-Question of the Earl of Ellenborough

Railway and Canal Traffic Regulation Bill-Bill read 3a Further Proceedings

adjourned till To-morrow

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II. SUBJECTS OF DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

TUESDAY, MAY 9.

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Rights of Neutrals-Contraband of War-Question of Captain Scobell

The War with Russia-Gunboats-Question of Mr. Kennedy

Ways and Means-The Malt Tax-Report of the Committee brought up by Mr.

Bouverie-First four Resolutions agreed to-Amendment of Mr. E. Ball to

the fifth Resolution - Amendment negatived by a Majority of 81 - Division

List-Subsequent Resolutions agreed to-Bill ordered to be brought in

The Orange River Territory-Motion of Mr. Adderley for an Address to Her

Majesty-Motion withdrawn

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Church Rates-Motion of Mr. Packe for Leave to bring in a Bill-Motion agreed

to-Bill read 1°

Medical Poor Law Relief-Motion of Mr. Pigott for a Select Committee-Motion

agreed to

Bill of Exchange-Motion of Mr. Digby Seymour for Leave to bring in a Bill—
Motion agreed to

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

Friendly Societies Bill-Order for Committee read-Amendment of Mr. T. Dun-

combe, that the Bill be committed to a Select Committee-Amendment agreed

to-Bill committed to a Select Committee

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Iustings Expenses Bill-Motion of Mr. Hume, that the Bill be read a Second

Time-Amendment of Mr. Spooner, that the Bill be read a Second Time this

day Six Months-Amendment agreed to by a Majority of 97-Second Reading

put off for Six Months

Medical Practitioners (No. 2) Bill-Order for Committee read-Amendment of

Mr. Craufurd, that the House resolve itself into a Committee this day Six

Months-Amendment agreed to by a Majority of 49-Committee put off for

Six Months

Ways and Means-Sugar Duties-House in Committee-Resolutions to be

reported To-morrow

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THURSDAY, MAY 11.

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Distribution of Parliamentary Papers-Question of Sir B. Hall

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105

113

Mr. Stonor's Case-Appointment of Mr. G. H. Moore and another Member to
serve on the Select Committee

Families of Soldiers and Sailors-Question of Colonel Harcourt

Exchequer Bonds-Question of Mr. T. Baring

Conveyance of Troops-The "Andes" Steamer-Question of Mr. F. French

Highways (District Surveyors) Bill-Bill put off for Six Months

Oxford University Bill-House in Committee-Division Lists on Clauses 18 and 19 178

Church Building Acts Amendment Bill-Bill considered in Committee

Agricultural Lectures (Ireland)—Question of Mr. F. Scully
Education (Scotland) Bill-Order for Second Reading read--Amendment of Mr.
Stirling, that the Bill be read a Second Time this day Six Months-Amend-
ment agreed to by a Majority of 9-Bill put off for Six Months

MONDAY, MAY 15.

Excise Duties Bill--Order for Second Reading read-Amendment of Mr. Cayley,
that the Bill be read a Second Time this day Six Months-Amendment nega-
tived by a Majority of 108-Division List-Bill read 2°

Militia-MESSAGE from HER MAJESTY brought up and read

TUESDAY, MAY 16.

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Newspaper Stamps-The Periodical Press-Motion of Mr. M. Gibson for an
Alteration of the Law relating thereto -Previous Question moved by the
Attorney General and withdrawn-Motion agreed to
Corn Averages (Ireland)-Motion of Mr. Bland for Leave to bring in a Bill—
Motion agreed to

Tithe Rent Charge (Ireland)-Motion of Mr. Bland for Leave to bring in a Bill

-Motion agreed to

Married Women-Motion of Mr. Malins for Leave to bring in a Bill-Motion

agreed to

Prerogative Court-Motion of Mr. Hume for a Select Committee to effect a

Removal-Motion agreed to

Militia-QUEEN'S MESSAGE [15th May] considered-Ordered an Address be

presented to Her Majesty

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Manning the Navy-House in Committee

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17.

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Registration of Bills of Sale Bill considered in Committee pro formá

h Boundaries (Scotland) Bill-Motion of Mr. Bouveric, that the Bill be now

Second Time-Amendment of the Lord Advocate, that the Bill be read

474

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17-continued.

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477

a Second Time this day Six Months-Amendment agreed to-Bill put off for

Six Months

Episcopal and Capitular Estates Bill-Adjourned Debate (Second Night)- Order

read for resuming Adjourned Debate on Question [29th March]-Debate

resumed Amendment, "That the Bill be read a Second Time this day Six

Months," withdrawn-Bill read 2°

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Drainage of Lands Bill-Motion of Mr. Ker Seymour for the Second Reading-

Amendment of Mr. Christopher, that the Bill be read a Second Time this day

Six Months-Amendment withdrawn-Bill read 2°

THURSDAY, MAY 18.

Land Tax Assessment-Question of Sir Henry Halford

The Burmese War-Question of Mr. Esmonde

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Russian Ships of War in the Indian Ocean-Question of Mr. A. Pellatt

The Conveyance of Cavalry to Turkey-Question of Mr. French

Real Estate Charges Bill-Motion of Mr. Locke King for the Second Reading

-Amendment of Mr. Mullings, that the Bill be read a Second Time this day

Six Months-Amendment negatived by a Majority of 42-Bill read 2o

Conventual and Monastic Institutions-Adjourned Debate (Fourth Night)-Order

read for resuming Adjourned Debate on Question [30th March]-Debate

resumed Amendment and Motion withdrawn-Question, that the Order for

the Appointment of Committee be discharged, put and agreed to by a Majority

of 99

Gaming-Houses Bill-House in Committee

Merchant Shipping Bill-Bill read 2°

Manning the Navy Bill-Bill read 3°

Reformatory Schools (Scotland) Bill-Motion of Mr. Dunlop for Leave to bring
in a Bill-Motion agreed to-Bill read 1°

Ways and Means-Sugar Duties-House in Committee-Resolutions 1, 2, and

3 agreed to

Ways and Means-The Income Tax--Amendment of Mr. Williams, "That Real
Property shall be made to bear the same Probate Duty as Personal Property,"
&c.-Amendment negatived-Resolution agreed to
Ways and Means-Supply-Resolution agreed to
The Stamp Acts-Resolution agreed to

Ways and Means-Bankers' Cheques-Resolution agreed to-Motion of Mr.

Phinn, "That all Cheques upon Bankers in future be liable to the Penny

Stamp," withdrawn

Chimney Sweepers Bill-Motion of Mr. J. G. Phillimore, that the Bill be now

read a Second Time-Amendment of Mr. Fitzroy, that the Bill be read a

Second Time that day Six Months-Motion negatived by a Majority of 73—

Second Reading put off

Public Statues Bill-Bill read 2°

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Ways and Means-Exchequer Bonds-House in Committee-Resolution moved

by the Chancellor of the Exchequer for the Issue of Exchequer Bonds-

Amendment of Mr. T. Baring, "That the further Issue of Exchequer Bonds

is not at present expedient"-Resolution agreed to by a Majority of 104-

Division List-Resolution 2 and 3 agreed to

Middlesex Industrial Schools Bill-Bill considered in Committee-Clause 30

agreed to by a Majority of 82

Church Rates Bill-Motion of Sir W. Clay for Leave to bring in a Bill-Motion

agreed to by a Majority of 67-Division List-Bill read 1°

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 24.

The Property Disposal Bill-Adjourned Debate (Second Night)-Order read for
resuming Adjourned Debate on Question [5th April]-Debate resumed—Mr.
Speaker adjourned the Debate till To-morrow, without putting the Question

THURSDAY, MAY 25.

Oxford University Commission-Question of Mr. Ayshford Wise

Oaths Bill-Motion of Lord John Russell, that the Bill be now read a Second

Time-Amendment of Sir Frederick Thesiger, that the Bill be read a Second

Time this day Six Months-Amendment agreed to by a Majority of 4-Division

List-Bill put off for Six Months

FRIDAY, MAY 26.

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Ways and Means-Spirit and Sugar Duties-House in Committee of Ways and

Means

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Excise Duties Bill-House in Committee

Income Tax (No. 2) Bill-House in Committee
Oxford University Bill-House in Committee.

MONDAY, MAY 29.

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869

870

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New Zealand-Questions of Sir John Pakington

The Occupation of Greece-Question of Mr. Monckton Milnes

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The Bribery Prevention Bills-Motion of the Attorney General, "That the

Order of the Day for the Second Reading of the Canterbury, Cambridge,

Kingston-upon-Hull, Maldon, and Barnstaple Bribery Prevention Bills, be
discharged"-Motion agreed to-Order for Second Reading discharged ... 1064
Exchequer Bonds (£6,000,000) Bill-Bill read 2°
Customs Duties (Sugar) Bill-(After Debate) Bill read 2°, and committed for
Friday next
Parochial Schoolmasters (Scotland)-Motion of the Lord Advocate for Leave to
bring in a Bill-Motion agreed to

Business of the House-Resolutions of Sir John Pakington
Oxford University Bill-House in Committee

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The Ionian Islands-Neutrality-Question of Mr. Hume

FRIDAY, JUNE 2.

The War with Russia-Operations in the Baltic-Question of Mr. Hume

Customs Duty (Sugar) Bill-House in Committee

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1234

Excise Duties Bill-Order for Third Reading read-Motion of Mr. J. O'Connell,
That the Bill be read a Third Time this day Six Months"-Motion negatived

by a Majority of 29-Bill read 3o and passed

Public Revenue and Consolidated Fund Charges Bill-House in Committee 1258
Counties and Borough Police-Motion of Viscount Palmerston for Leave to bring
in a Bill-Motion agreed to--Bill read 1o

Minister of War-Statement of Lord John Russell

Supply-Miscellaneous Estimates-House in Committee

Criminal Procedure Bill-Motion of Mr. Aglionby, that the Bill be now read a

Second Time-Amendment of Mr. Cobbett, that the Bill be read a Second

Time this day Six Months-Amendment negatived by a Majority of 50—Bill

read 2°

Supply-Miscellaneous Estimates-House in Committee

Common Law Procedure Bill-Bill read 2°

Bills of Exchange (No. 2) Bill-Bill read 2°

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