TABLE OF CONTENTS.

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

Papers, &c.-Motion withdrawn

TUESDAY, MAY 16.

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

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

read 2a

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withdrawn-Motion agreed to

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...

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.

Manning the Navy Bill-Bill read 3a-Amendment of the Earl of Hardwicke
negatived by a Majority of 13-Bill passed

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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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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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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

Ellenborough

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.

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 IIer

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

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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

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

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

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

Mouths-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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Distribution of Parliamentary Papers-Question of Sir B. Hall

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

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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

Church Building Acts Amendment Bill-Bill considered in Committee

Manning the Navy-Bill read 2°

Navy Pay, &c., Bill-Bill read 2°

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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

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

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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

Registration of Bills of Sale Bill considered in Committee pro formá

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

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

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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 2°

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 Committce 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°

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

FRIDAY, MAY 19.

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Excise Duties Bill-House in Committee

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

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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°

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°

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

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

MONDAY, MAY 29.

New Zealand-Questions of Sir John Pakington

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The Occupation of Greece-Question of Mr. Monckton Milnes

The Bribery Prevention Bills-Motion of the Attorney General,

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
Exchequer Bonds (£6,000,000) Bill-Bill read 20

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

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1124

THURSDAY, JUNE 1.

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

The Ionian Islands-Neutrality-Question of Mr. Hume
The War with Russia-Operations in the Baltic-Question of Mr. Hume
Customs Duty (Sugar) Bill-House in Committee

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 3° 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 1°

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°