divided contents, 93; non-contents, 50; majority 43.

The CHURCH DISCIPLINE BILL was read a third time and passed, after a division of 21 against 12.

HOUSE OF COMMONS, July 27.

: The Chancellor of the Exchequer stated that, at the request of the licensed victuallers and beer-shop keepers, he had consented to postpone the BEER BILL till next session.

The POSTAGE DUTIES' BILL was read a third time and passed. Lord John Russell stated that the measure would be brought into action before the next session of Parliament; that ample security would be provided alike for the safe delivery of letters and the safety of the revenue; and that the practice of franking, if not wholly abolished, would be limited as much as possible.

HOUSE OF LORDS, July 29.

The ELECTION PETITIONS' TRIAL BILL

was, on the motion of Lord Lyndhurst, read a third time, and passed. It is provided by this Bill, that the Speaker for the time being shall, at the commencement of every session, select six persons out of the House of Commons, who are to constitute a general committee of elections; and that those six persons shall select, at their discretion, six other persons from time to time, to try the validity of every election petition which may be presented to the House. In furtherance of the latter object the General Committee of Elections are to divide the Members of the House of Commons into five lists, to be called five panels, to be arranged in order by lot, as numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; and the panels having been arranged in that order, the committees for the first week are to be taken out of the first panel; those for the second week, out of the second panel; and so on in succession until the number of panels are exhausted. In the important matter of the appointment of chairman of these committees, the General Committee are to have power to nominate a number of persons of intelligence and undoubted purity of character as a chairman's panel, from which a competent person may always be found to fill that office.

On the question that the COPYHOLD ENFRANCHISEMENT BILL be committed, their lordships divided, contents, 28; non-contents, 39; -majority against the bill, 11.

July 30. On the motion that the INLAND WAREHOUSING BILL be read the second time, Lord Lyndhurst presented

In the HOUSE OF COMMONS, on the same day, Mr. Hume brought under consideration the refusal of the ROYAL ACADEMY to return accounts of their income and expenditure, and moved that, as the academy is a public body receiving public aid in the form of free apartments, &c. the directors be required to present such accounts forthwith. Sir R. Inglis moved, as an amendment, that the said order be discharged. The House divided, when the numbers were for the motion, 33; for the amendment, 38.

July 31. The second reading of the POOR-RATES' COLLECTION BILL-a measure which authorises Guardians of the Poor to enforce the payment of poor-rates from the overseers of parishes - was moved by Lord John Russell. It was opposed by Messrs. Hawes, Wakley, Hume, &c. and supported by Mr. Clay, Sir J. Graham, and Sir Robert Peel; and was carried by a majority of 88 against

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HOUSE OF LORDS, Aug. 2.

The Earl of Minto moved the second reading of the SLAVE TRADE (PORTUGAL) BILL, and said that, as all the efforts of Great Britain to put down the traffic in slaves had proved ineffectual, this Bill had become absolutely necessary. Portugal had not only thrown difficulties in the way of the suppression of the slave trade, but had connived at it, and under their flag facilities were given to the equipment and passage of slavers to the coast of Africa. The Duke of Wellington had always been of opinion that Portugal ought to be peremptorily required to observe the provisions of the treaty, and that the duty of compelling her to do so devolved upon her Majesty's Government. The Bill tended to condemn the conduct of Portugal upon only a one-sided view of the question. He would ask was it just to call upon their lordships to pass the Bill, unless all the facts of the case were known? The Earl of Minto, in reply, said that any com complaint int of want of previous negotiation with Portugal was unfounded, because there had been negotiations, and the papers were before the House. Equally unfounded was the objection against the Government calling in the authority of Parliament as a substitute for the prerogative of the Crown; the House of Commons, echoing the voice and sympathising with the feelings of the people, had unanimously passed this Bill. The House divided-For the Bill, 33; against it, 38;-majority against the Bill, 6. Lord Brougham, in the sitting of the same evening, expressed his extreme regret at the course their lordships had taken in rejecting the SLAVE TRADE PORTUGAL BILL, and hoped they would agree to an address to her Majesty praying that she would be graciously pleased, by all means in her power, to negotiate with foreign nations, as well American as European, to obtain their concurrence to effectually put down the traffic in slaves; and that Her Majesty may be graciously pleased to give such orders to her cruisers to put down the traffic, more especially that carried on under the Portuguese and Brazilian flags, or in Portuguese and Brazilian ships, assuring her Majesty that that House will concur with the other House of Parliament in any measure that may be necessary with that view." If their lordships came to a unanimous vote, and some such sentiment were expressed by the other House, no harm would arise from the misapprehension which would get abroad with regard to their lordships' real opinions upon the subject from what occurred last night. The Earl of Devon concurred in the address, and after some conversation the address was agreed to with only one dissentient voice. - Lord Duncannon moved the second reading of the REGISTRY OF BIRTHS' BILL. Lord Lyndhurst proposed that it be read that day six months. Their lordships divided -for the second reading, 38; against it, 69. The CANADA GOVERNMENT BILL and the CusTODY OF INFANTS' BILL were both read a third time and passed.

Aug. 6. Viscount Melbourne moved the second reading of the PENNY POSTAGE BILL. The Duke of Wellington very reluctantly gave his support to the measure, and said that, although Mr. Rowland Hill's was one of the best plans that could possibly be devised, he still doubted very much whether it would answer the purpuse of keeping up the amount of revenue. He could state from his own knowledge that, in the army, freedom from postage had not the effect of increasing correspondence. He felt persuaded that the plan would not work well in country parts. Not wishing to commit a breach of the conventional rules which were established between this and the other House of Par. liament, he should vote for the measure, but he assured their lordships that he did so with very great reluctance. After some further conversation the Bill was read a second time. -The EcCCLESIASTICAL AND CATHEDRAL PREFERMENTS BILL was read a third time and passed. GENT. MAG. VOL, XII.

In the HOUSE OF COMMONS, on the same day, the NEW SOUTH WALES GOVERNMENT ACT (CONTINUANCE) BILL was read a third time and passed.

Mr. Fielden, after a lengthy speech, moved a very long resolution to the effect that, owing to "the taxes imposed on the necessaries of life, the working people cannot command a sufficiency to supply their daily wants;" and ending with the opinion that divers (enumerated) taxes should be "repealed," that "the corn laws should be abolished," and that "the revenue should in future be raised by an EQUITABLE assessment on PROPERTY." Mr. Williams seconded the motion; and Mr. T. Attwood spoke warmly, though very briefly, in its support. The Chancellor of the Exchequer said, without meaning any disrespect to the hon. members who had spoken, he would not trespass on the House by answering their perversions and misrepresentations. The result was for the motion, 15; against it, 58; -majority, 43. - On the sum of 8,9281. being moved for the COLLEGE OF MAYNOOTH, Colonel Perceval said he was opposed to the vote, but did not mean to divide the House on the question, as the attendance was so thin. Lord Cole declared his intention of dividing the House. Mr. Hume supported the vote; Lord Castlereagh was opposed to it. Lord Morpeth said that he did not feel inclined to prolong the discussion; but, instead of the grant being too large, he thought it was too scanty. As to politics being taught in Maynooth, he could not speak. He presumed, however, that persons on leaving Maynooth adopted their own opinions, as was the case with priests all over the world. The House then divided for the grant, 53; against it, 7: majority for the grant, 46.

Among other sums voted were 50,0001, towards the establishment of steam communication with India; 5,3121 to enable the trustees of the British Museum to purchase Dr. Mantell's geological collection, and Signor D'Athanasi's collection of Egyptian Antiquities; and 13007. for the School of Design.

HOUSE OF LORDS, Aug. 6. Lord Brougham brought forward five Resolutions on the administration of JusTICE IN IRELAND, founded on the immens mass of evidence, now forming four thick folio volumes, adduced before the Lords' Committee "on the state of Ireland in respect of crime." In a very powerful speech, which occupied three hours and a half in delivering, he urged that, in the main essentials of the due administration of justice " in Ireland, it is not as it is in 2 Q.

England." The substance of the Resolutions was, "1. To enlarge the powers of prosecutors in challenging jurors; 2. To give instructions identically the same to the crown solicitors and counsel conducting prosecutions in the different parts of Ireland; 3. For the punishment of refractory witnesses; 4. That the executive Government, when considering any case of remitting or commuting sentence, should apply for information to the judges; 5. That the prerogative of pardoning offences is a high, indisputable, and inalienable prerogative of the Crown, and ought never to be exercised without full and deliberate inquiry into all the circumstances of each case and each individual; and that its exercise ought to depend on those circumstances, and never on the accident of the Sovereign or his representative happening to visit the place where the offender under sentence may be confined." The Marquis of Normanby replied at great length, defending his administration; after several other speakers, Lord Brougham replied. He had not complained of the law; his complaint was that the law was not executed. The House divided, -for the motion, 86; for the amendment, 52; -majority in favour of the resolutions, 34.

HOUSE OF COMMONS, Aug. 7.

Lord J. Russell having moved the order of the day for going into committee on the COUNTY AND DISTRICT CONSTABLES BILL, Mr. Hume proposed as an amendment that the committee be deferred until that day three months. The House divided, for the original motion, 85; for the amendment, 14; majority 71. The Bill then went through committee with amendments. On the motion that the BIRMINGHAM POLICE (No. 2) BILL be read a second time, Mr. T. Attwood opposed it, declaring that the town council would resist it; and moved that it be read a second time that day three months. The House divided, and the second reading was carried by 74 to 20.--The Chancellor of the Exchequer obtained leave to bring in a Bill relating to legal proceedings of certain JOINT STOCK BANKING Companies against their own members, and by such members against the companies. The Bill was read a first time. Lord J. Russell obtained leave to bring in two Bills, which were read a first time, for improving the POLICE in the boroughs of MANCHESTER and BOLTON.

HOUSE OF LORDS, Aug. 12.

On the motion of Lord Duncannon, the House resolved into committee on the METROPOLIS POLICE COURTS BILL. The clause regarding salaries was op

posed, and though carried by a majority of one, was lost on bringing up the report the following day. That respecting summary jurisdiction was opposed by Lord Lyndhurst, on the ground that it took away trial by jury, and was negatived. Some other clauses were struck out or altered.

In the HOUSE OF COMMONS, Lord J. Russell moved the order of the day for considering the Lords' amendments to the MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (IRELAND) BILL; and proposed that they be taken into consideration that day three months; a proposition that was agreed to after a long harangue from Mr. O'Connell, declaring, in the name of Ireland, that his country would be satisfied with nothing less than equal laws.

The SLAVE TRADE SUPPRESSION BILL was read a third time and passed; as was the POOR RATES COLLECTION BILL, by a majority of 37 to 18.

HOUSE OF LORDS, Aug. 13.

On the order for reading the ADMIRALTY COURT BILL a second time, Lord Lyndhurst moved that it be read a third time that day three months. The House divided-For the amendment, 34; against it, 23; majority against the second reading, 11.

In the HOUSE OF COMMONS, Lord J. Russell moved that the BIRMINGHAM POLICE BILL be read a third time. Mr. Scholefield proposed as an amendment, that it be read a third time that day three months. The House divided-For the original motion, 38; for the amendment, 8. The Bill was then read a third time and passed.

Aug. 14. Lord J. Russell said that he did not intend to press the CHURCH DIS. CIPLINE BILL during the present session, and he therefore moved that it be com. mitted that day three months; a proposition that was agreed to without any opposition.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer moved the going into committee on the BANK OF IRELAND BILL. Mr. O'Connell moved the adjournment of the House, and was supported by Mr. Hume. The question for going into committee was carried by a majority of 55 to 17. Mr. O'Connell then moved the postponement of the Bill for three months, which was negatived by 57 to 19. In committee several divisions took place.

HOUSE OF LORDS, Aug. 15. Lord Duncannon moved the second reading of the SALE OF SPIRITS BILL. The Duke of Richmond thought this Bill an unjust attack upon a very large and respectable body of individuals-licensed victuallers, who had the last few years been subjected to repeated interferences of this kind, unsettling their trade, and injuring their interests. The effect of this Bill would be to permit every man

HANOVER.

who chose to pay 51. for a license to sell small quantities of foreign spirits. He moved that the Bill be read a second time that day six months; which amendment was agreed to without a division.

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King Ernest is involved in a fresh quarrel with his subjects. The gistracy petitioned the Germanic Diet to protect their laws and liberties, and to restore the constitution of 1833. To their petition the signature of M. Rumann, chief of the magistracy, was affixed. The King immediately suspended Rumann from his office, and ordered him to be tried for his offence by the Hanoverian Privy Council. But the citizens of Hanover, on the 17th July, proceeded in a body to the palace, where they had an interview with the King and his minister Von Schele. The magistrates asserted that Rumann could only be tried by a municipal tribunal; and the King, having consulted Von Schele, was compelled to admit that such was the law, and he promised obedience to it. The tribunal before which Rumann will be tried is composed of men guilty of the same offence as himself; therefore his acquittal is considered certain. The people, however, were much exasperated; and serious riots occurred on the 19th July, which were not suppressed without blood. shed.

made overtures to the Duke of Vittoria, and it is remarkable that just at the time when the latter was in full tide of victory, hostilities suddenly ceased. It was at this period that Maroto sought an interview with Lord John Hay. They met again and again. The gallant Commodore afterwards visited the head-quarters of the belligerents separately, escorted by Christino or Carlist troops, as the case might be.

It may seem strange that two generals, each owing allegiance to his respective employer, should, in the absence of instructions, adopt such a course as this; but the Duke of Vittoria has long been a dictator on his side, and for Maroto it is notorious that Don Carlos has long been, and still is, a close prisoner in his custody; and he is asserted to have declared that he will, if possible, make peace in spite of his master.

TURKEY.

On the 30th of June the Sultan Mahmoud II. died at Constantinople (see the Obituary of our present number); and his son, Abdul Medjid, was immediately proclaimed his successor, and was crowned in the Grand Mosque on the 10th of July. Though only in his 17th year, he has attained his majority, which was fixed at fifteen. This event, combined with the decided battle of Nezib (noticed in our last) has suspended hostilities with Egypt for the present; but to add to the weakness of Turkey, the Capitan Pacha has delivered over the whole of the Ottoman fleet to Mehemet Ali. He arrived with it at Alexandria on the 14th of July. Mehemet Ali says, that he will not restore it to the Porte until the Grand Vizier, Kosrew Pacha, shall have been removed from office, and until his own hereditary right to the countries he governs be recognized. The Egyptian army has received orders to retire behind the Euphrates.

The Russian government has formally announced to that of Austria, that, as the interests of France and of Great Britain in Eastern affairs are purely commercial, whilst those of Russia are territorial as well as commercial, it cannot allow the former countries to take any part in discussions in which they have no interest; that the Russian government is bound by treaties with Turkey, and es