TABLE OF CONTENTS

TO

VOLUME CLII.

THIRD SERIES.

I. SUBJECTS OF DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS.

II. SUBJECTS OF DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS,

III. NEW MEMBERS SWORN.

INDEX, &c.

I. SUBJECTS OF DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS.

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8

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3.

Meeting of the Parliament

The QUEEN's Speech

Address in Answer to Her Majesty's Speech-Motion of the Earl of Winchilsea

for an Address to Her Majesty in Answer to the Speech from the Throne-

Motion agreed to

Appointment of Chairman of Committees

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56

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4.

Sir John Lawrence-Explanation Statement of Earl Granville

104

The Queen's Answer to the Address brought up by the Lord Steward of Her

Majesty's Household

105

Immigration Act (Jamaica) Petition--Presentation of Petition by Lord Brougham 106

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7.

Bankruptcy and Insolvency-Debtor and Creditor Bill-Bill read 1*

118

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8.

Dilapidations in Glebe Houses-Question of Viscount Dungannon

Jamaica Immigration Act—Question of Lord Brougham

168

169

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10.

Vote of Thanks to the Governor General of India, &c.—Letters of Acknow-

ledgment read

211

Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia-Question of the Earl of St. Germans... 212

Trading Companies Winding-up Bill— Presentation of Bill by the Lord Chancellor

-Bill read 1a

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FRIDAY, MARCH 4.

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Removal of the Royal Academy-Observations of Lord Lyndhurst

1241

Submarine Telegraph from Naples to Malta-Guarantees to Telegraph Com-

panies~Question of Lord Wodehouse

1254

Debtor and Creditor Bill-House in Committee...

1263

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MONDAY, MARCH 7.

Vaccination-Question of Earl Granville

1341

Ecclesiastical Courts and Registries (Ireland) Bill-House in Committee

1345

Mail Communication with Ireland-Question of the Marquess of Clanricarde ... 1347

TUESDAY, MARCH 8.

The “ Charles et Georges”- Motion of Lord Wodehouse for Papers - Motion

(by leave of the House) withdrawn

1415

1602

THURSDAY, March 10.

Singapore-Presentation of Petition by Lord Stanley of Alderley

Indictable Offences (Metropolitan District) Bill-Grand Juries-- Presentation of

Bill by the Lord Chancellor-Bill read 1°

... 1610

II. SUBJECTS OF DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3.

Operations in India--Vote of Thanks to the Civil Service, Army, and Navy-

Letters of Acknowledgment read by Mr. Speaker

Outlawries Bill—Bill read lo

Her Majesty's Speech-Copy read by Mr. Speaker

Address in Answer to Her Majesty's Speech -- Motion of Mr. Trefusis for an

Address to Her Majesty in Answer to the Speech from the Throne- Motion

agreed to

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107

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108

109

117

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4.

Military Honours to the “ Host" at Malta—Question of Sir Andrew Agnew

The Militia—Question of Colonel North

Galway Port and Harbour-Question of Viscount Dunkellin

The Address-Report of Address brought up-Address agreed to

Occasional Forms of Prayer-Acts considered in Committee-Resolved that

Leave be given to bring in a Bill-Bill presented and read 1°...

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7.

The Queen's Speech - Answer to the Address-Her Majesty's Answer with

Address brought up by the Comptroller of the Household

Parliamentary Reform-Question of Mr. T. Duncombe

Army Chaplains (India)—Question of Mr. Kinnaird

The Stade Dues--Question of Mr. Clay

Harbours of Refuge-Question of Mr. Wilson

Sale of Spirituous Liquors in Scotland-Question of Viscount Melgund

Reform of the City Corporation—Question of Mr. Hankey

Barrack Accommodation—Question of Mr. Baring

The Billeting System-Question of Mr. Craufurd

Case of Paul and Strahan--Question of Mr. Sheridan

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142

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143

143

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144

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10- continued.

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Statute Law Commission-Motion of Mr. Locke King for Returns-Motion, by
leave, withdrawn

226
Landlord and Tenant (Ireland) Bill-Motion of Mr. Greer for Returns-Motion,
by leave, withdrawn

229

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11.

Patent Law- Question of Mr. T. Duncombe
Lunacy Law (Scotland)-Question of Mr. Baxter
The British Museum-Question of Lord Elcho
Irish Spirits-Question of Mr. Hassard
Barrack Masters-Question of Mr. Warren
Royal Commission on Militia-Question of Mr. Dent
Railway Accidents-Question of Mr. Bentinck ...
Letters not Pre-paid-Observations of Mr. Rich
Audit of Accounts—Question of Mr. W. Williams
The New Government Offices-Question of Mr. Tite
The Native Princes of India—Question of Mr. Vernon Smith
Wreck of the “ Czar” Storeship-Question of Mr. Buxton
Titles to Landed Estates-Motion of the Solicitor General for leave to bring in

a Bill-Leave given-Bill read lo

Registry of Landed Estates-Bill read 1°

Ecclesiastical Commission-Motion of Mr. Walpole for leave to bring in a Bill

-Leave given-Bill read 1°

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276

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277

313

314

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14.

Purchase and Sale of Commissions-Question of Sir De Lacy Evans

Salutation of the Host-Malta-Question of Mr. Darby Griffith

Medals for the Troops in India-Question of Mr. Bland

Fire Insurance Duty-Question of Mr. Hadfield ...

The “Charles et Georges”-Question of Mr. Kinglake

Postal Communication with Ireland-Question of Mr. Ormsby Gore

Medical Officers in the Navy-Question of Sir Erskine Perry

Reform Bill for Scotland-Question of Sir John Ogilvy

Admiralty Returns-Question of Mr. Richardson

The Land Transport Corps-Question of Lord Adolphus Vane-Tempest

Savings' Banks Account-Question of Mr. Hankey

Government Advertisements-Question of Mr. G. Clive

Appointment of W. F. Higgins, Esq.-Question of Mr. G. Clive

Opium Trade in China-Question of Mr. Gilpin

Public Monies—Question of Sir Francis Baring

Highways Bill—Bill read 2°

East India Loan-Motion of Lord Stanley, that the House will resolve itself into

a Committee to raise Money for the Service of India on Friday next-Motion

agreed to

329

330

331

332

332

332

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341

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346

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393

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15.

City of London Union Bill—Motion of Mr. Crawford, that the Bill be read a

Second Time-Amendment of Mr. Alderman Copeland, that the Bill be read

a Second Time this Day Six Months-Amendment agreed to by a Majority of

32-Bill put off for Six Months...

Mersey Docks and Harbour Bill-Order for Second Reading read— Amendment

of Mr. Toliemache to postpone the Second Reading a Week negatived by a

majority of 79-Bill read 2°

Military Executions in India—Question of Mr. Richardson

Resting Places for Porters and Drinking Fountains-Question of Mr. Slaney

Assizes in Yorkshire-Question of Mr. Charlesworth

Decorations of the Bath-Question of Lord Hotham

The Appointment of a Master in Lunacy-Question of Mr. G. Clive

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401

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