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The Week.
namely , the mode of voting at meetings of companies , and the prevalence of eholara on board of emigrant ships . As to the latter , an interesting speech was made by the O'Conor Don , and it was announced that inquiries were being made in reference to emigrant ships . The House then proceeded to discuss the Railway ( Ireland ) Temporary Advances Bill . On the 30 th ult . Lord Naas announced that Mr . Napier had
resigned the post of Lord Justice of Appeal . Subsequently Mr . Baillie Cochrane insisted on making an explanation in reference to his recent attack on Mr . Bright for that gentleman ' s letter as to the meeting in Hyde Park . The explanation made the original offence worse . Mr . Baillie Cochrane lffld said tlie letter was written after the statements made by
Mr . AA alpole aud Sir George Grey in the House in reference to the Hyde Park meeting . The Star pointed out ( hat the statement was not true . Mr . Baillie Cochrane admitted that he was mistaken , but said Mr . Bright sent the letter to the newspapers after the said statement had been made , and therefore was open to the
censure which had been passed upon him . Mr . McLaren pointed out that this was untrue . Mr . Bright liad never sent the letter to the newspapers . He sent it to a private individual , who thought fit to publish it . After a few manly words from Mr . Hadfield the matter dropped . The Appropriation Bill was read a second time . A discussion arose iu reference to a bill for
authorising the raising of money for more fortifications . Mr . Gladstone opposed the bill , and after some debate it was withdrawn . On the 31 st ult . the House had a morning sitting , at which Mr . AVatkin moved for a Royal Commission to inquire into the Bank Charter Act and its influence on commerce . He supported the motion in a long and able speech . Mr . Akroyd seconded the motion , which was opposed by Sir Stafford
Northcote and Mr . Gladstone . Sir Stafford Northcote promised that in the recess the matter should have the serious attention of the Government . At ten minutes to four o'clock the debate was adjourned . At the evening sitting tho House was occupied -with a long and deeply-interesting debate in reference to the recent events in Jamaica . It was introduced by Mr . Buxton , who , calling attention to the summing up of the Royal
Commissioners , moved a series of resolutions declaring that the punishments inflicted were excessive ; Hint compensation ought to he given to those who had suffered by the excesses of the military ; and that all further punishments should be stayed . Mr . Buxton moved the resolutions in a speech in which he went over the whole history of the melancholy business . He concluded by
exhorting the Government to give its assistance in the work of repairing some of the evil which had been done . —Mr . Adderley replied to him , contending that to pass the resolutions ivould be virtually to try over again a question which had already been tried once by the Royal Commissioners , whose report the Government accepted . He stated that the authorities of
Jamaica had applied within the last few days for assistance to -put down an insurrection which was anticipated . He declared Mr . Gordon would have been found guilty bad he been tried by n . civil court , and in effect he justified all that had been done in Jamaica . Of course he liad a fling at Mr . Bright , who was not present . —Mr . Mill declared his willingness to go to the country
on the speech of Mr . Adderley as proving most completely tbe necessity for further inquiry . With great lucidity he pointed out the atrocious acts of the soldiery , and concluded by moving an amendment . The debate was continued by Mr . Eorster , Mr . Baillie Cochrane , Mr . Russell Gurney , and others . On the 1 st inst ., the House was occupied with the discussion of Mr . Gladstone's Compulsory Church Rates Abolition Bilh The
debate was rather warm . Among others Lard John Manners and the Solicitor-General opposed the bill . Mr . Gladstone , in replying , expressed his surprise that after he had received distinct assuracce from the Government that the second reading of the bill would not be opposed three members of tbe Government had opposed it . Lord John Manners had described the measure as founded on one of Mr . Bvight's . Whereupon Mr .
Gladstone pointed out that the hon . member for Birmingham was made general bugbear by the party opposite , and said that he thought it rather hard that he should be dragged into a dabate on so humble a bill as than before the House . Eventually the bill was read a second time without a division , the members of the Government leaving the House amidst general laughter .
The other church-rate bills were withdrawn . The House rose shortly before six o'clock . GEXEIUI HOME NEWS . —Tho weekly return of the Registrar General of births and deaths for the week ending Saturday , July 28 , presents another fearful increase in tlie prevailing epidemic . No fewer than 1 , 253 deaths in the week have been
registered from cholera and diarrhoea , 904 from the former and 3-19 from the latter . The deaths by cholera in the last five weeks have been 6 , 14 , 32 , 316 , and 904 ; and by diarrhoea 67 , 102 , 150 , 221 , and 319 . Of the aggregate deaths from these two diseases ( namely 1 , 253 ) , 024 took place in the six districts of Bethnal-green , AVhitechapel , St . George ' s-in-the-East ,
Stepney , Mile-end Old Town , and Poplar including Bow . Amongst the victims are Dr . Ansel ) , tlie meritorious health officer , and Mr . Ceeley , to the Board of \ A orks . Iu Liverpool , of the 440 deaths returned last week , 87 were referred to cholera ( against ¦ io in tlie preceding wee ! . ) . Deaths from tlie same cause are also returned from Southampton , 24 ; Manchester and Salford , S ; Bristol , 2 ; Sheffield , 2 ; Leeds , 4 ; Neweastle-on-i ' yne , 2 ;
and Hull , 3 . The Registrar says that in London the nuisances inspection and removal is insufficient . On the 2 Gth ult . an important and influential deputation from the Association for Improving AVovl-houso Infirmaries had an interview with Mr . G . Hardy , President of the Poor Law Board . The deputation strongly urged the necessity of some steps being taken to improve the condition of the sick poor in workhouses .
Mr . Hardy declared that he was fully impressed with the importance of the subject , and ivould give it his best attention , The Government has addressed letters to the different vestries of the metropolis , asking them to use their influence for the enrolment of special constables , and to give the use of their halls for that purpose . The vestry of St . Ann's , Westminster ,
unanimously resolved not to accede to the request on the ground that it was unnecessary and inexpedient . At Marylebone vestry a discussion took place , and an amendment was moved against complying with the request . Eventually , however , a compromise was effected , and the amendment was withdrawn . Mr . Knox was called upon to deal with some more charges by the
police against persons captured in Hyde Park . The eases were all dealt with in tbe manner in which those on previous days had been disposed of , and no end of hard words were flung at the prisoners by tho magistrate . At Bow-street , Mr . Nieass , a member of the council of the Reform League , was brought up charged with obstructing the thoroughfare in tho Strand .
Certain policemen swore tbat he was haranguing a mob and using incendiary expressions . AA'itnesses were called , who proved that Mr . Nieass was engaged iu exhorting the people to disperse when he was taken into custody . Sir T . Henry believed the defence and disbelieved the constables , for he discharged Mr . Nieass . The Atlantic cable is actually laid , and messages may be sent through it . The announcement is one which will be gladly re-
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
The Week.
namely , the mode of voting at meetings of companies , and the prevalence of eholara on board of emigrant ships . As to the latter , an interesting speech was made by the O'Conor Don , and it was announced that inquiries were being made in reference to emigrant ships . The House then proceeded to discuss the Railway ( Ireland ) Temporary Advances Bill . On the 30 th ult . Lord Naas announced that Mr . Napier had
resigned the post of Lord Justice of Appeal . Subsequently Mr . Baillie Cochrane insisted on making an explanation in reference to his recent attack on Mr . Bright for that gentleman ' s letter as to the meeting in Hyde Park . The explanation made the original offence worse . Mr . Baillie Cochrane lffld said tlie letter was written after the statements made by
Mr . AA alpole aud Sir George Grey in the House in reference to the Hyde Park meeting . The Star pointed out ( hat the statement was not true . Mr . Baillie Cochrane admitted that he was mistaken , but said Mr . Bright sent the letter to the newspapers after the said statement had been made , and therefore was open to the
censure which had been passed upon him . Mr . McLaren pointed out that this was untrue . Mr . Bright liad never sent the letter to the newspapers . He sent it to a private individual , who thought fit to publish it . After a few manly words from Mr . Hadfield the matter dropped . The Appropriation Bill was read a second time . A discussion arose iu reference to a bill for
authorising the raising of money for more fortifications . Mr . Gladstone opposed the bill , and after some debate it was withdrawn . On the 31 st ult . the House had a morning sitting , at which Mr . AVatkin moved for a Royal Commission to inquire into the Bank Charter Act and its influence on commerce . He supported the motion in a long and able speech . Mr . Akroyd seconded the motion , which was opposed by Sir Stafford
Northcote and Mr . Gladstone . Sir Stafford Northcote promised that in the recess the matter should have the serious attention of the Government . At ten minutes to four o'clock the debate was adjourned . At the evening sitting tho House was occupied -with a long and deeply-interesting debate in reference to the recent events in Jamaica . It was introduced by Mr . Buxton , who , calling attention to the summing up of the Royal
Commissioners , moved a series of resolutions declaring that the punishments inflicted were excessive ; Hint compensation ought to he given to those who had suffered by the excesses of the military ; and that all further punishments should be stayed . Mr . Buxton moved the resolutions in a speech in which he went over the whole history of the melancholy business . He concluded by
exhorting the Government to give its assistance in the work of repairing some of the evil which had been done . —Mr . Adderley replied to him , contending that to pass the resolutions ivould be virtually to try over again a question which had already been tried once by the Royal Commissioners , whose report the Government accepted . He stated that the authorities of
Jamaica had applied within the last few days for assistance to -put down an insurrection which was anticipated . He declared Mr . Gordon would have been found guilty bad he been tried by n . civil court , and in effect he justified all that had been done in Jamaica . Of course he liad a fling at Mr . Bright , who was not present . —Mr . Mill declared his willingness to go to the country
on the speech of Mr . Adderley as proving most completely tbe necessity for further inquiry . With great lucidity he pointed out the atrocious acts of the soldiery , and concluded by moving an amendment . The debate was continued by Mr . Eorster , Mr . Baillie Cochrane , Mr . Russell Gurney , and others . On the 1 st inst ., the House was occupied with the discussion of Mr . Gladstone's Compulsory Church Rates Abolition Bilh The
debate was rather warm . Among others Lard John Manners and the Solicitor-General opposed the bill . Mr . Gladstone , in replying , expressed his surprise that after he had received distinct assuracce from the Government that the second reading of the bill would not be opposed three members of tbe Government had opposed it . Lord John Manners had described the measure as founded on one of Mr . Bvight's . Whereupon Mr .
Gladstone pointed out that the hon . member for Birmingham was made general bugbear by the party opposite , and said that he thought it rather hard that he should be dragged into a dabate on so humble a bill as than before the House . Eventually the bill was read a second time without a division , the members of the Government leaving the House amidst general laughter .
The other church-rate bills were withdrawn . The House rose shortly before six o'clock . GEXEIUI HOME NEWS . —Tho weekly return of the Registrar General of births and deaths for the week ending Saturday , July 28 , presents another fearful increase in tlie prevailing epidemic . No fewer than 1 , 253 deaths in the week have been
registered from cholera and diarrhoea , 904 from the former and 3-19 from the latter . The deaths by cholera in the last five weeks have been 6 , 14 , 32 , 316 , and 904 ; and by diarrhoea 67 , 102 , 150 , 221 , and 319 . Of the aggregate deaths from these two diseases ( namely 1 , 253 ) , 024 took place in the six districts of Bethnal-green , AVhitechapel , St . George ' s-in-the-East ,
Stepney , Mile-end Old Town , and Poplar including Bow . Amongst the victims are Dr . Ansel ) , tlie meritorious health officer , and Mr . Ceeley , to the Board of \ A orks . Iu Liverpool , of the 440 deaths returned last week , 87 were referred to cholera ( against ¦ io in tlie preceding wee ! . ) . Deaths from tlie same cause are also returned from Southampton , 24 ; Manchester and Salford , S ; Bristol , 2 ; Sheffield , 2 ; Leeds , 4 ; Neweastle-on-i ' yne , 2 ;
and Hull , 3 . The Registrar says that in London the nuisances inspection and removal is insufficient . On the 2 Gth ult . an important and influential deputation from the Association for Improving AVovl-houso Infirmaries had an interview with Mr . G . Hardy , President of the Poor Law Board . The deputation strongly urged the necessity of some steps being taken to improve the condition of the sick poor in workhouses .
Mr . Hardy declared that he was fully impressed with the importance of the subject , and ivould give it his best attention , The Government has addressed letters to the different vestries of the metropolis , asking them to use their influence for the enrolment of special constables , and to give the use of their halls for that purpose . The vestry of St . Ann's , Westminster ,
unanimously resolved not to accede to the request on the ground that it was unnecessary and inexpedient . At Marylebone vestry a discussion took place , and an amendment was moved against complying with the request . Eventually , however , a compromise was effected , and the amendment was withdrawn . Mr . Knox was called upon to deal with some more charges by the
police against persons captured in Hyde Park . The eases were all dealt with in tbe manner in which those on previous days had been disposed of , and no end of hard words were flung at the prisoners by tho magistrate . At Bow-street , Mr . Nieass , a member of the council of the Reform League , was brought up charged with obstructing the thoroughfare in tho Strand .
Certain policemen swore tbat he was haranguing a mob and using incendiary expressions . AA'itnesses were called , who proved that Mr . Nieass was engaged iu exhorting the people to disperse when he was taken into custody . Sir T . Henry believed the defence and disbelieved the constables , for he discharged Mr . Nieass . The Atlantic cable is actually laid , and messages may be sent through it . The announcement is one which will be gladly re-