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prliwntarjr. 
MO V D A Y. Lords. — The Earl of Wicklow a»ke(l Lord Lyiidlumit 
when he intended to introduce his promised hill on the subject of oaths. 
I ord I vmihurst replied that u Government measure on this subject 
Jmd” been Introduced into the other House, and when he knew the 
course the Government Intended to take with their mcmiure, ho would 
determine what steps to take with his own, 
The Marti uls of Lansdowne, In reply to a question from Lord Lynil- 
hurst, said the Government had received no Information of an alleged 
seizure by the Russian Government of the property of Sir Hamilton 
and Lady Seymour, at St. Petersburg. 
The Income-tax lilll was read the second time. 
In answer to u question from Lord Campbell, 
Karl Granville said that soon after Lester he would brine the subject 
of the sale of tlio papers printed for the House under their lordships' 
consideration. Adjourned. 
Commons,— On the motion for going Into committee on tho bribery 
1 ) 111 , 
Lord J Russell signified the assent of tho Government that It should 
be referred to a select committee 
The Railway and Canal Truffle Regulation Rill was read a second 
lull' • 
The House went Into committee on the Colonial Clergy Disabilities 
Bill. This bill consists of a single clause, designed to Indemnify the 
"metropolitan of any province, or the bishop of a diocese," for attend- 
ing meetings for tho regulation of ecclesiastical atTalrs. 
Mr. Dunlop moved to omit the words In Inverted commas, and to 
substitute " bishops and clergy." Ills object wiis lo prevent according 
to the clergy of tho Church of England any status not belonging to 
them by law. 
After discussion, (he Solicitor-General assented to the amendment. 
Rut n» .Sir J. Puklngton dissented, tho committee divided, and the 
amendment was carried by HI to III. 
Mr. J. B. Smith moved that the chairman should report progress. A 
discus ion ensued, until, on the motion of Lord Joint Russell, the chair- 
men reported progress. 
Tho House was counted out, on a motion of Mr. French, on the Judg- 
ment Execution Bill. 
TUESDAY.- Ixitins.— In reply to Lord Beaumont, 
The Lari of Clarendon Muled that a protocol had been signed nt 
Vienna on .Sunday last, the tenor of which was as satisfactory as lie 
could have anticipated Tho assent of Prussia had not vet been an- 
nouiiced ; but the despatch of u special mission to tho Court of St, 
James's was contemplated by the King of Prussia He could give no 
official Information touching the terms of the treaty between Austria 
and Prussia, lint had reason to believe they were dictated by tbe former 
power. According to tbe last accounts the fleets were nt Varna, On 
receiving news tlml the Russians hnd crossed the Danube, the admirals 
bud despatched a squadron of observation to Hie vicinity of the scene 
of operations. The Austrian Iroojm, lie added, had not yet entered 
Scrviu, but the step, If accomplished, would be taken mainly for tho 
purpose of protecting the territory. 
The Scotch bankruptcy and Insolvency Bill was read a second time 
on Hie motion of Lord brougham, who explained the purposes of the 
measure In a speech of considerable length 
The Ministers' Money (Ireland) bill puased the second reading. 
The Lari of Hardwick having alluded to the postponement of the 
Reform bill, as announced In another place, 
Tho Earl of Aberdeen said lio hoped to reproduce that, or some 
similar bill, ut tho earliest period that the Btatc of public affairs would 
permit. 
Lord Compboll, ns n reformer, rejoiced to hear flint tho bill was post- 
poned. 
Their lordships adjourned over the recess at half-past 7 o'clock.. 
Commons. Lord J. Russell moved that tho house, on rising, should 
mdjourn over the Easier recess, fixing on Thursday, the 27th Inst., as 
the day for re-nsscmbllng The noble lord proceeded to Mute IiIn In- 
tention respecting the Reform bill. The personul honour, not of him- 
self merely, but of the whole Cabinet, was pledged to the measure. 
Sufficient reasons hnd existed for not attempting lo Inlrodnce the bill 
Oust year, but, during the mess, ttie ministry had sedulously ad- 
dressed thenisolves to the task of preparing a measure lor the great 
purpose In view. That hill had been Introduced early in the pro- 
Bent session, and had undergone no Criticism which had shaken his 
conviction Ui«t It was In principle a Judicious measure, liable neither 
to the charge of Inefficiency nor of extravagance. Adverting to the 
motives which hud Induced tho government to postpone tho second 
reading of the bill wh|lo the question of peace nnd war slill remained 
In t agitating suspense, Lord J. Russell reiterated his opinion 
that, although war had now become a present actuality, there 
was nothing in that bare fact to hinder tlio accomplishment 
of a work of Internal amelioration. The government had, however, to 
adapt their course to n wider range of expediencies. They had to con- 
sider the circumstances under which tho subject must bo discussed; 
to uncertain whether tbe public mind was sufficiently calm and un- 
preoccupled to admit of Its fair discussion; to compute the chances of 
carrying tho measure, and to weigh the results which, If It were now 
pushed forward, might follow, both with regard to the Interests of tho 
country nml of reform Itself. Upon this point he referred as n mutter 
of notoriety to the evident disinclination ol the house to entertain the 
question at tho present conjuncture, and to the total apathy exhibited 
by tho piddle out of doors. That conduct he attributed to no dis- 
approbation of the hill, but to the absorption of all other Interest in 
the pending war, Snob, ho observed, were the circumstances under 
which tho ministry hnd cauioto tho conclusion that li would be unwise 
and inexpedient to urge the measure during the present session. 
Sir. F.. Dering briefly expressed Ills upprovul of the resolution which 
•the noble lord had announced. 
Mr. Hume accepted with some reluctance the postponement of tho 
dtofonn bill. 
Mr. bright felt himself justified in remonstrating ognlnst tho resolu- 
tion of the ministry, seeing that he had opposed tho war policy horn 
the beginning, hut admitted that the house generally, which had nf- 
-flrined (hut policy, hud no right to complain. 
Mr. Disraeli admitted that the terms and the tone in which Lord 
John Russell had made what was evidently a painful communication, 
were worthy of tho occasion. Ho had nothing to object against the 
decision he had now announced with respect to the Reform bill ; but 
Inquired why it hud been so long delayed ? There was nothing new In 
ihe situation cither of foreign or home affairs since the bill was first 
laid before ihc house. But tho fault lay not In withdrawing the bill at 
present, but in bringing It forward at 11 rat ; when, as he hud pointed 
out ut the time, there wusso little prospect of tls being ser iously enter- 
tained. 
Sir (5. Grey remarked upon the uselessness of prolonging the Uc- 
bate, us Lora J. Russell bad wished to obtain an expression of opinion 
upon Ills conduct from tho liberal members. This hud been pro- 
nounoed, and a gratifying assurance of continued contldeuco given on 
their part. 
Lord L. Russell acknowledged the cordial spirit with which Ills 
statement had been received by the house 
The motion Unit the house on rising should adjourn until Thursday, 
(tho 27th Inst., was then agreed to. 
Throne of an address from the corporation of the City of 
London, expressive of loynl nnd earnest support irr tho war 
declared against the Emperor of nil the Russia*. The Lord 
Mayor arrived from Guildhall at Ihc Palace at five minutes 
past three o’clock. His lordship was in his state coach, 
preceded by the City Murshuls on horseback, and was 
attend'd by the Sword-bearer and Mnce- bearer. The 
Aldermen, Sheriffs, Common Councilmen, and officers of 
the corporation, numbering about 130, followed in pro- 
cession. The Lord Mayor wore Ids state robes ur.d gold 
collar, and tho other members of the court all appeared in 
their municipal costume. 
Her Majesty received tho address on the Throne, ids 
Royal Highness Prince Albert being by lior side. 
Tho Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council hav- 
ing been introduced to the Royal presence, the Recorder 
read the following address: — 
“ Most Gracious Sovereign, — We, your Majesty’s faith- 
ful subjects, the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of 
tho City of London, in Common Council assrmhlcd, feci it 
our duty to approach the Tin one at this momentous period, 
with tho expression of our sincere devotion to your Majesty’s 
person nnd family, nml the tender of our most loynl and 
earnest support in tho war which your Majesty lms declared 
against tho Emporor of All the Russia*. For many years 
wo have enjoyed tho blessings of peace, which have carried 
in their ti uijj national prosperity, and developed in all coun- 
tries art and science, commerce and civilisation. Our 
prayers are offered in confidence, though with deep humility, 
to the Supremo Disposer of Events, for the success of the 
allied forces in restoring and maintaining tho peace of the 
world.’’ 
To which address hor Majesty was pleased to return the 
following answer : — 
“ I thunk you for the renewed expression of your attach- 
ment to my person and family — and I receive with great 
satisfaction the assurance of your cordial support in the 
course which I havo felt it right to pursue in order to 
ro-establlsh Lhepeucu of Europe on permanent foundations.” 
Tho Lord Mayor had the honour of kissing hands. 
The mover of tho Address (Mr. Under-sheriff Anderton), 
and t lie seconder ( Mr. Sheriff Wire) were presented, and 
hud the honour to kiss the Queen's hand. The deputation 
then retired. 
Society of Arts. — During the past quarter the Society 
of Arts lms received Into union 31 liter ury, scientific, and 
mechanics’ institutions. These institutions are: — Ashton 
nnd Dukinfield Mechanics’ Institution, Banbury Mechanics’ 
Institute, Beaumont Philosophical Institution, Bellurbet 
Literary and Scientific Society, Bolton Mechanic*’ Institu- 
tion, Bristol Early Closing Association (educations!) depart- 
ment), Chippenham Life'mry and Scientific Institution, 
Ciroi.ce&ter Literary, Scientific, and Mechanics’ Institution ; 
Cirencester Permanent Library, Ciosby-hull Evening Classes 
for Young Men, Croydon Literary nml Scientific Institution, 
East Denham Institute for Moral and Intellectual Improve- 
ment, Gn ensido Library, Ilighworth Literary and Scientific 
Institution, Launceston Mechanics’ Instiiute, Lirnorick In- 
stitution, Llanelly Mechanics’ Institution, Mnsham Me- 
chanics’ Institution ami Literary Society, Middiesborough 
Mechanics’ Institute, Nuilsworlh Literary nnd Mechanics’ 
Institutions Newoastle-on-Tyne Northern Union of Literary 
and Mechanics’ Institution, North-West London Christian 
Litor&n Institute, Pembroke Dock Mechanics’ Institution, 
Poole Mechanics’ Institution, St. John’s- wood Literary 
nnd Scientific Society, Swansea Royal Institution of Soutii 
Wales, Tottington Mutual Improvement Society, Woster- 
hftin Literary Institute, Wolsingham Mechanics’ Institute 
ami Lit' racy Society, Word si oy Library aud Reading As- 
sociation, Worksop Reading Society and Mechanics’ Insti- 
tute. The total number of institutions now in union is 348. 
Tho Socivty of Arts has lately received into union the fol- 
lowing: — Hull Chamber of Commerce and Shipping, and 
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, in Ihc belief that many 
subjects taken up by Ilmen bodies are the same, and would 
be powerfully promoted by unity of notion. 
Her Majesty's Bounties. — On Monday morning, 
according to annual custom,, her Majesty’s customary 
bounties were distributed to the aged and deserving poor at 
tlio Almonry-office, Middle-yard, Whitehall, under the 
direction of the Lord Bishop of Oxford, high almoner, nnd 
snb-ulmoners. Tho recipients arc marly 200 in number, 
and include numerous cases of blindness and other infirmities, 
tho average ages being from 80 to 90. 
The Late Mr. Justice Tai.fouud A meeting is 
to be held in London on Suturduy, the 29th inst., for tlio 
purpose of considering what will be ihc best method of ear- 
ning into cileot a desire universally entertained by ihe 
friends ot .Sir Thomas Noun TulfourU, that a suitable me- 
morial slmll be erect' d in honour of the late lamented 
judge. Tim idea, which has up to the present time met 
with the largest share of favour amongst tlio literary men 
who have boon consulted upon the subject, is tin) formation 
of a Talfouvd scholarship, in one or both of the great na- 
tional universities. 
Lord J. Russell then '•tilted the order in which public business won 
me proposed when tho house met ngolii The Oxford University II 
•would be brought forward for ruconimlttal on the 27th, and the'Ru 
•way Bill be committed on May J. Tho Settlement and Poor Romm 
Bill would not be proceeded with in the present session, the quest! 
■relative to the removal ot Irish paupers being re ter red to a select cm 
snttteo 
A motion, Importing Hint after tho E uslor recess orders of tliixih 
should have precedence of notices of motion on Thursday, was pr 
yosed by Lora Jdbn Russell anil ndopted. After some conversation, 
Ihe Chancellor of the Exchequer moved Hint (he returns setting for 
the public revenue, expenditure, unU Trcusi.r.v balances, should be hi 
on the table. As Mr. Disraeli hiul moved for some further infonimtii 
•on the subject, lie Intended to avoid any subject likely to prove! 
debate, limiting himself to mere statements of account. In order 
•complete the financial account which he had momnrUy lclt uultnishi 
when making his budget «■;/««■ l»l month 'l l,, actual receipt h. 
exceeded Ills then estimate by £749,000, arising principally from pr 
periy tux ami customs. 1 ho surplus of revenue hud been estimated 
X2.HS4.ouO, nnd hud proved to bo £3.624,0(10; but this owing to curia 
financial arrangement* "as purity fictitious, nnd the real surplus mu 
be tuken ut about nn even three millions. This u . su U, he submlltc 
showed a most satisfactory condition of trade, being realised In tl 
f*ec of war, und despite reductions in luxutloii effected lust year to tl 
umount of two millions beyond the revenues accruing ironi to\ 
Imposed. 
Alter n few observations from several members, and Mr Gladstone 
having given some explanations In reply, the motion was agreed to. 
Mr. I. Butt obtained leave to Introduce u bill giving legal effect 
tosubpanaa issued by any superior court ol law to compel the alien- 
Uarr- of witnesses resident In any part of the United Kingdom. 
ll.e house adjourned ut 10 minutes to 11 o clock, until Thursday 
Ihe 2<tli Inst. • ' 
• THE METllOPOLIS. 
TEE QUEEN’S COURT. 
The Queen held a Court, at three o’clock on Tuesday 
afternoon, at Buckingham Tulace, for tho reception on tho 
Cab-drivers’ Association. — The Metropolitan drivers 
of hackney cnvriagos.ure now forming un association to find 
legal assistance for each other when Charged with offences ut 
the police courts, ns also to create n fund out of which all 
fines inflicted upon them is to be paid. There arc upwards 
of 11,000 licensed drivers in London, and by a weekly 
subscription of 3d., the ussociutiun anticipates a monthly in- 
come of £500. 
Stephenson’s Statue. — Tho monument of the great 
railway engineer, Mr. George Stephenson,, executed ium.irble 
by Mr. E. II. Daily, wus un Monthly uncovered in the Great 
Hull of the Elision-station. It is u fine work of art, nml 
forms an «ppropriuto ornament to tho building in which it 
stands. The cost ol this statue has been met by public sub- 
scription. 
fate giiMlipice, — jSitrrtjr Sessions. 
Impudent fionuniY on Epsom ltACK-eounsu.— William 
Roberts, 20, was indicted for stealing u watch from the person 
ot Charles Civic, on Epsuin moo-course. Tlio Prosecutor staled 
that lio was a nub-proprietor in Bowlinir-groon-lnno, Middlesex, 
mill on tho Wednesday ho wont with Ids wife lo Epsom rmw. 
While alluding looking at the jockeys being weghed he f. It his 
witch go from his waistcoat pocket, and on turning round ho 
saw tlio prisoner running away from him. Having ascertained 
that his watch was gone ho pursued the prisoner, aud saw 
another man join him, when they run into a booth. Witness 
seized hold of the prisoner, but tlio other escaped, and he lost 
Ids watch. Isabella Case, wifo of tho prosecutor, said she wns 
stnnding behind hor husband nnd tlio prisoner while the jockeys 
were being weighed, nnd she distinctly saw the prisoner wi'.h- 
draw his hand \vitir her husband's wulch from his woudeout 
pocket. She swore positively tli&t she saw ti.e watch i n the 
prisoner's band while ho wns running away. ;n defence tl n 
prisoner contended that lie was not the person who commit), a 
( he robbery, and Hint the witness must be mistaken as to | ;, 
identity. The Chairman (Thomas Turkic, Esq.) having suinned 
up, the Jury returned a verdict of Guilty, and Ihe Court g , n _ 
fenced the prisoner to six months' hard labour in Wandsworth 
House of Correction. a 
police Intelligence. 
CLERKENWELL. 
Horrid Crueltt .— John Chant iti/ nnd George M'Georre 
drovers, were summoned, nt the instance of Ihe Rnyd Sooiriv 
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, charged wid, cruelly 
torturing two sheep. Mr. John Foudgott, of Lce-street, Boston 
said that lie saw ihc defendants, in St. John-slreet, near Smith- 
field, driving nnd beating two alieep, wantonly nnd Unnecessarily" 
One of the poor animals had its hoofs nearly worn off, whilst lh<J 
other had lost the entire hoof from one of its legs, and every stin 
it gave a pool of blood wus left boliind, whilst Ihonnimal was 
suffering under severe torture and exhaustion. On rcmonstrnU 
ing with the defendants, M ‘George abused him scurrilously, mid 
they continued to ill-treat the sliccp in a most snvngc manner 
which raised n cry of indignation. Witness determined that 
such conduct should not escape with impunity, and lie communi- 
cated with the superintendent of the above society. Davis, an 
oliiccr belonging to the society, corroborated this testimony. 
The prisoner M'Gcorge exceeded Clmntrey in his cruelty and in- 
solence. Mr. Tyrwhitt asked them what they could say to such 
gross and wanton cruelty ? They denied the charge, saying they 
were employed to drive the sheep by Mr. Franklin, u butcher n’t 
the west end of the town. Mr. Tyrwhitt eovercly reprimanded 
them. They were a couple of cruel, heartless fellows, who must 
be taught that tho law protected such animals; and he fioed 
M'Gcorge 40s. ami costs, ora month's imprisonment with hard 
labour, nnd Chau trey 20s. nnd costs, or a fortnight’s imprison- 
ment, with hard labour, in the House of Correction. 
MARYLEBONE. 
Violent Assault on a Boy. — Michael Collins wns charged 
with having committed a most violent assault upon John Hook 
n boy twelve years of ago. Mr. Hundley attended for the de- 
fendant. It appeared that the defendant wns ill-using his wife 
in a most shameful manner in BulstroJc-strcet, Alnrvlcbonc, and 
that tlio juvenile complainant, with a truly chivalrous spirit, 
rushed in between the parties, upon which defendant gave him 
a tremendous blow on tlio eye. (Tho boy’s eve was much 
blackened and swollen.) Tho wifo, who had bled’ profusely, in 
consequcnco of the injury inflicted upon her by defendant, re- 
fused to come forward. Defendant was lined 40s., or a month 
in tlio House of Correction. Those wile-beaters are now 
stamped by the mob with tho nick-name of Muscovites,” 
which seems to worry them more tbau the infliction of any 
fine. 
THAMES. 
Relief for Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Wives.— A clean nnd 
neatly-dressed young woman, named Mary Arnott, who carried 
a beautiful infant in her arms, nnd whose appearance spoko 
volumes in tho mother's favour, came before Mr. Yard ley, and 
after handing him a letter, said she was the wife of a soldier in 
the Rifle Brigade, who had gone out with the expedition to tlio 
East. Bearing that a gallant officer in the army had forwarded 
r. donnlion to that court for the relief of soldiers’ nnd sailors' 
w ives nnd their children, sho begged most respectfully to solicit 
some assistance, nnd would be obliged if (lie worthy mogistrnlo 
would inform her how she could apply to the gentlemen who 
were connected w ith the management of the fund for relieving 
the wives nnd children of soldiers und sailors who were gone out to 
ihc East? Mr. Yard ley opened Ihelctler handed. tolmn. lteontained 
n certificate signed by nn officer of the regiment to w hich her hus- 
band belongs, slating that tho officer knew the applicant (Mrs. 
Arnott) lo he a very sober, honest, and industrious woman. — 
Mr. Yurdley : Have you huy objection to let me read the letter? — 
Tlio Applicant: If you please, sir, I wish you to do so. — Sir. 
Yurdlev having read the letter, directed Mr. Livingstone, tlio 
phief usher, w ho lias llic management ol the “special fund,” to 
givo the woman 10s. for her present use, and inquiries should bo 
made about her. The magistrate then kindly asked the soldiers’ 
wife wliut she intended to do? — The Applicant: A gentleman 
line got a trifle in hand for mo, and lie is striving to got mo ft 
mangle. If I can obtain sufficient for that purpose 1 may do 
very well while my husband is away, for 1 am used to washing 
and ironing, nnd I don’t want to cut Ihc bread of idleness- I 
washed for the gentleman who gave mo that certificate.— Mr. 
Ynvdloy : Very well, my good woman, you seem to mo lo have 
nn excellent character, anil inquiry shall ho made about you, nnd 
if I find you as represented, something else shall he done for you. 
A gentleman in the body of the court here said : Your worship, 
I am willing to give my mile to this poor woman, whose hus- 
band lias gone out to assist our oppressed ally — Mr. Ynrdley: I 
think, sir, it will bo well bestowed. The applicant thanked the 
magistrate, and left the court. 
'■WORSHIP-STREET. 
Murder. — A powerful fellow, named William Dali/, de- 
scribed us a pugilist, was placed at the bar, on rmaiul, before 
Air. D’Eyncoun, charged with the wilful murder o! Fiunois 
Anderson, hair-drcsSor, Hare-street, Bctlmal-grcon. p’ho par- 
ticulars appeared in “Tub Field” of 0( h April, page 323.) 
Mr. George William Callender, tlio house-surge. m nt >t. Hitftho- 
lomow’s l-Iospilal, now described the external injuries which the 
deceased hail sustained, mid added tlml on performing a post' 
modem examination ho discovered a severe fracture, correspond- 
ing with n wound in (ho temple, extending across the inner pari 
of the cranium to tho b.iSe of the skull, to which fracture, and 
tho consequent injuries to the brain nnd membranes, lie attri- 
buted Ids denlli. The depositions of (he several witnesses wer® 
then completed, nnd rcud over by Air. Vino, the chief clerk, 
and t he .prisoner, who expressed Ins intention to reserve his 
defence, was ordered lo be committed upon the charge of 
murder. 
IRELAND. 
Volunteers for the Seat op War. — The Cork 
Constitutional records a most gratifying instance of military 
eutliusiusm, presented at Culiir Ban auks. Brigudiei - 
Gencrul tlio Honourable Yorke Scarlett, having occasion 
for 15 men and lu horses to complclo ids regiment, the 5th 
Dragoon Guards, was directed by the Commander ol tin- 
Forces to select them from tlio 7 th Dragoon Guards, an tl 
visited Culiir lor the purpose. Tho-men eligible to volun- 
teer, 120 in mi nbor, ex-Ui-i. o of iion-c.immi&doued ollieers, 
hand, and bu:-mon, and consisting of the three troops then 
present sit l mud quarters, were uddrcsSid by tho Crigndiur. 
lie said that, his regiment being onion d to Turkey, he re- 
quired 15 good men to complete his Nfyfcirglli, and called 
upon such men us were willing to volunteer to cornu for- 
w.ud. In an instant every man, widi tho exception ot 20 
(lull service men), stopped to the front, amidst the cheers ot 
those ni th»!r comrades who were inuligiblo -for volunteer- 
ing. ’Ihc effect wus striking, nnd tbe sauna -must gratifying* 
SCOTLAND. 
Scotch Education Brt.L. — R efutation to the 
I.AltL of A lUJKDiitN. — A deputation, consisting u! the fol- 
lowing jiubkmvn nud .geutlcmcu connected \\Hk Scotland, 
