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The Week.
asked" the Foreign Secretary if he would consent to publish the correspondence upon the very delicate question raised at Charleston as to whether , in view of the fact that a revolutionary Government had been established in South Carolina , British shipowners would be liable for non-compliance with the Federal revenue laws . Lord John promised that the papers should be published . The question of the Canada extradition case again came before the House . Mr . Haliburton "asked for the correspondence on the subject which bad
passed between the English and Canadian Governments . He , at the same time , impugned the conduct of the English Court of Queen ' s Bench in granting a writ of habeas corpus , and said he thought that the constitutional rights of Canada had heen violated , Mr . C . Fortescue declined to produce the papers in their present incomplete state , and explained and justified the steps which tho Government had taken in the matter . On Mondayin answer to Mr . Duneombethe Attorney-General
, , said that the law officers of the Crown were now engaged in the preparation of a bill to amend the Corrupt Practices at Elections Act , and that he hoped to be able to introduce it shortly . Lord John Russell stated , in answer to a question from Mr . James , that it had not been decided that- the occupation of Syria should be prolonged beyond the period specified in the convention , nor had the representative of the Ottoman Porte protested against any longer occupation . His Excellency had stated that it was the
opinion of the Sultan ' s Government that it was not necessary to prolong the occupation by foreign troops , but that if theEuropean Powers thought that a short and definite period of occupation was desirable lie would , refer tho question to his Government . The House then went into committee on the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Bill , and having agreed to clauses 118 to 193 , the Chairman reported progress . -On Tuesday , in reply to questions from Mr . Alncent Scully , Mr . Cardwell stated that as soon as the Bankruptcy and
Insolvency Bill had passed the House it would become the duty of the Attorney-General to introduce a similar measure for Ireland . The right lion , gentleman also stated that it was not the intention of the Government to propose any alteration in the law relating to mixed marriages in Ireland . On the motion of Mr . Lindsay , a select committee was appointed to inquire into the organisation and management of those branches of the Admiralty , War-office , India-office , and Emigration Board , by whicli the business of transporting , by means of shipping , troops , convicts , emigrants , materials of war , stores , and any other similar
services , was now performed . On AVednesday , Sir John Trelawny movedthe second reading of the Church Rates Abolition Bill . He observed that in the course ol the last session , petitions against church rates had been presented signed by 699 , 000 persons , and that tho number of petitions presented in the course of the present session against the bill was far less than might have been expected in a case of so much importance . He assured the House that he was not indisposed to an amicable settlement of the question ,
because some of the hardest work he had had in reference to tho matter had been trying to bring about a compromise . The bill , after a loner discussion , was read a second time , by a majority of 281 against 266 . GENERAL HOJIE NEWS . —Last week there were recorded 1281 deaths in the metropolis , giving the favourable comparison of a reduction of nearly 100 on the average rate of mortality . The births istered in the period 18911035 and
reg same were — boys 856 girls . There was a considerable increase in the warmth " of the air , the mean temperature being 45-9 degrees ; the mean height of the barometer was 29-461 inches . The House of Lords has given judgment on the Berkeley peerage case , in which Admiral Sir Maurice Fitzhardinge Berkeley claimed to be declared Baron of . Berkeley , and to sit as a peer of Parliament by tenure , as holding the barony of Berkeley baroniam . The Lord Chancellor
deper livered the judgment of the House in a very clear and elaborate speech , and concluded b y declaring that the claimant had not made out his claim . Lords St . Leonards , Chelmsford , AVensleydale , and Redesdale concurred in the judgment . —•—The judges in the House of Lords have also , decided that a clergyman has no power to solemnise his own marriage , and the issue of such a marriage was illegitimate . The question came before their lordships in connection with
a case which has excited considerable interest in Ireland . The honorary freedom of the . Fishmongers' Company has been unanimously voted to Mr . Cobden . The terrible hurricane which has just swept over the south of England has been attended b y the most disastrous results , both on land and sea . At the Crystal Palace , the damage was confined to the square block which formed the termination of the north wing . In the metropolis itself a great deal of mischief was doneThe roof of house in the
. a C'lapham-road fell in , and occasioned the loss of three lives . Many stacks of chimneys fell to the ground , in one case causing the death ¦ ol a child ; and several accidents of lesser importance took place . At Northampton a house was literally blown down , occasioning a loss of two lives . From Pl ymouth we learn that a French brig was
driven ashore , and became a hopeless wreck . It is believed that three of the crew have unhappily perished . AA e fear that this is only the beginning of a long catalogue of similar casualties which we shall have to report , An unfortunate event has happened at Chichester , the beautiful spire of the cathedral , of whicli the inhabitants verejustly proud , having fallen to the ground . The accident was occasioned by the unsoundness of one of the piers upon which the spire rested . Fortunately the workmen who had been engaged in
strengthening the pier were absent at dinner at the time the accident occurred , or a lamentable loss of life would inevitably have occurred . An extraordinary trial is now taking taking place in Dublin . Nominally it is intended to decide the question of a money claim ; but , really , it involves the legality of the Hon . Major Yelverton's marriage with an Irish lady of great beauty and accomplishments . No trial of late years has excited more intense interest in Ireland ; and throughout England also the feeling of sympathy with the
unhappy lady cannot fail to be as deeply awakened . As Major Yelverfcon has married a second time , his position will be a most serious one if the validity of the first marriage should be proved . A summons has been heard at the Lambeth Police-court ,. by Mr . Elliott , taken out against Mr . Morton , proprietor of Canterbury Hall , for permitting the performance of a pantomime in his place of entertainment , without being duly licensed . The managers of the London theatres at a meeting had agreed to institute these
proceedings , with a view of testing the legality of such a representation , and Mr . Benjamin AA ' ebster , of the New Adelphi , appeared as prosecutor . Evidence was given as to the character of the piece complained of and it was urged in defence that it could not lie brought under the definition of a stage play . Ultimately , an adjournment was granted , at the request of the defendant , for the purpose of calling other witnesses . The strikes in the manufacturing districts continue , notwithstanding the fatal effects
of preceding struggles . A threatened strike at Bolton is now pending . FOREIGN IXTEELIGEXCE . —The Bishop of Orleans has published a pamphlet in reply to La Gueronniere ' s " France , Rome , and Italy . " It yiews the question from the exclusively Papal and ecclesiastical point of view , and endeavours to retort upon the French Government the charge of having brought about the present antagonism between Borne and Italy . The text of the address of the French Senate has been published . It expresses a full approval of the policy of the Government , which , it affirms ,
exhausted all equitable means to prevent the conflict between the liberty of Italy and the Court of Rome . Full confidence is announced in " the monarch who shelters the Papacy beneath the French flag . " The home policy of the Emperor , and the degree of reform which he has recently introduced , likewise receive approval in the project of address . The treaty of commerce between France and Switzerland , proposed by Zurich , has met with some opposition in the Federal Council . A discussion , which lasted two
days , took place on the subject , and the result was , that the project was referred to the Customs department for re-examination , it is stated that a protest against the treaty had been signed by 3000 citizens of Geneva , but only on the presumption that it would endanger the rights of Switzerland in reference to Northern Savoy . A meeting of the German National Association took place at Heidelberg a few days since , which was attended by more than 300 membersand at which a resolution was voteddeclaring that
, , the present Constitutional situation of Germany does not secure to her the rank and influence in European affairs to which she is entitled , and urging that a German Federal State , with a strong central power , should be formed . The representative of Prussia at Frankfort has received , it is stated , orders from his Government to urge , in reference to the proposal of Hesse Darmstadt relative to the National Union , that the prohibition or toleration of that association is a question for
the decision of each separate Government concerning its own territory , and that it is not the duty of the Diet to offer any recommendation on the subject . The movement in favour of a reform of the passport system throughout Europe progresses . A motion has been submitted to the Prussian Chamber of Deputies to apply - to the Government that diplomatic measures may betaken to secure by international conventions the abolition of the system with regard to that country and its natives . The National Committee
of Rome appear to be undisguisedly bold in their undertakings . Letters from that city to the 20 th ] received at Marseilles , affirm that the National Committee have issued a proclamation announcing that A ictor Emmanuel will soon be proclaimed King of Italy at the Capitol . This manifesto expresses at the same time significant thanks to France for the reserved attitude of her Government with regard to Rome . Notwithstanding , however , the confident tone of this announcement , the Papal Government appears still to be making an effort to struggle against the rising revolution . Several persons are said to have been banished on suspicion of having promoted the late political manifestations , and the French authorities
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The Week.
asked" the Foreign Secretary if he would consent to publish the correspondence upon the very delicate question raised at Charleston as to whether , in view of the fact that a revolutionary Government had been established in South Carolina , British shipowners would be liable for non-compliance with the Federal revenue laws . Lord John promised that the papers should be published . The question of the Canada extradition case again came before the House . Mr . Haliburton "asked for the correspondence on the subject which bad
passed between the English and Canadian Governments . He , at the same time , impugned the conduct of the English Court of Queen ' s Bench in granting a writ of habeas corpus , and said he thought that the constitutional rights of Canada had heen violated , Mr . C . Fortescue declined to produce the papers in their present incomplete state , and explained and justified the steps which tho Government had taken in the matter . On Mondayin answer to Mr . Duneombethe Attorney-General
, , said that the law officers of the Crown were now engaged in the preparation of a bill to amend the Corrupt Practices at Elections Act , and that he hoped to be able to introduce it shortly . Lord John Russell stated , in answer to a question from Mr . James , that it had not been decided that- the occupation of Syria should be prolonged beyond the period specified in the convention , nor had the representative of the Ottoman Porte protested against any longer occupation . His Excellency had stated that it was the
opinion of the Sultan ' s Government that it was not necessary to prolong the occupation by foreign troops , but that if theEuropean Powers thought that a short and definite period of occupation was desirable lie would , refer tho question to his Government . The House then went into committee on the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Bill , and having agreed to clauses 118 to 193 , the Chairman reported progress . -On Tuesday , in reply to questions from Mr . Alncent Scully , Mr . Cardwell stated that as soon as the Bankruptcy and
Insolvency Bill had passed the House it would become the duty of the Attorney-General to introduce a similar measure for Ireland . The right lion , gentleman also stated that it was not the intention of the Government to propose any alteration in the law relating to mixed marriages in Ireland . On the motion of Mr . Lindsay , a select committee was appointed to inquire into the organisation and management of those branches of the Admiralty , War-office , India-office , and Emigration Board , by whicli the business of transporting , by means of shipping , troops , convicts , emigrants , materials of war , stores , and any other similar
services , was now performed . On AVednesday , Sir John Trelawny movedthe second reading of the Church Rates Abolition Bill . He observed that in the course ol the last session , petitions against church rates had been presented signed by 699 , 000 persons , and that tho number of petitions presented in the course of the present session against the bill was far less than might have been expected in a case of so much importance . He assured the House that he was not indisposed to an amicable settlement of the question ,
because some of the hardest work he had had in reference to tho matter had been trying to bring about a compromise . The bill , after a loner discussion , was read a second time , by a majority of 281 against 266 . GENERAL HOJIE NEWS . —Last week there were recorded 1281 deaths in the metropolis , giving the favourable comparison of a reduction of nearly 100 on the average rate of mortality . The births istered in the period 18911035 and
reg same were — boys 856 girls . There was a considerable increase in the warmth " of the air , the mean temperature being 45-9 degrees ; the mean height of the barometer was 29-461 inches . The House of Lords has given judgment on the Berkeley peerage case , in which Admiral Sir Maurice Fitzhardinge Berkeley claimed to be declared Baron of . Berkeley , and to sit as a peer of Parliament by tenure , as holding the barony of Berkeley baroniam . The Lord Chancellor
deper livered the judgment of the House in a very clear and elaborate speech , and concluded b y declaring that the claimant had not made out his claim . Lords St . Leonards , Chelmsford , AVensleydale , and Redesdale concurred in the judgment . —•—The judges in the House of Lords have also , decided that a clergyman has no power to solemnise his own marriage , and the issue of such a marriage was illegitimate . The question came before their lordships in connection with
a case which has excited considerable interest in Ireland . The honorary freedom of the . Fishmongers' Company has been unanimously voted to Mr . Cobden . The terrible hurricane which has just swept over the south of England has been attended b y the most disastrous results , both on land and sea . At the Crystal Palace , the damage was confined to the square block which formed the termination of the north wing . In the metropolis itself a great deal of mischief was doneThe roof of house in the
. a C'lapham-road fell in , and occasioned the loss of three lives . Many stacks of chimneys fell to the ground , in one case causing the death ¦ ol a child ; and several accidents of lesser importance took place . At Northampton a house was literally blown down , occasioning a loss of two lives . From Pl ymouth we learn that a French brig was
driven ashore , and became a hopeless wreck . It is believed that three of the crew have unhappily perished . AA e fear that this is only the beginning of a long catalogue of similar casualties which we shall have to report , An unfortunate event has happened at Chichester , the beautiful spire of the cathedral , of whicli the inhabitants verejustly proud , having fallen to the ground . The accident was occasioned by the unsoundness of one of the piers upon which the spire rested . Fortunately the workmen who had been engaged in
strengthening the pier were absent at dinner at the time the accident occurred , or a lamentable loss of life would inevitably have occurred . An extraordinary trial is now taking taking place in Dublin . Nominally it is intended to decide the question of a money claim ; but , really , it involves the legality of the Hon . Major Yelverton's marriage with an Irish lady of great beauty and accomplishments . No trial of late years has excited more intense interest in Ireland ; and throughout England also the feeling of sympathy with the
unhappy lady cannot fail to be as deeply awakened . As Major Yelverfcon has married a second time , his position will be a most serious one if the validity of the first marriage should be proved . A summons has been heard at the Lambeth Police-court ,. by Mr . Elliott , taken out against Mr . Morton , proprietor of Canterbury Hall , for permitting the performance of a pantomime in his place of entertainment , without being duly licensed . The managers of the London theatres at a meeting had agreed to institute these
proceedings , with a view of testing the legality of such a representation , and Mr . Benjamin AA ' ebster , of the New Adelphi , appeared as prosecutor . Evidence was given as to the character of the piece complained of and it was urged in defence that it could not lie brought under the definition of a stage play . Ultimately , an adjournment was granted , at the request of the defendant , for the purpose of calling other witnesses . The strikes in the manufacturing districts continue , notwithstanding the fatal effects
of preceding struggles . A threatened strike at Bolton is now pending . FOREIGN IXTEELIGEXCE . —The Bishop of Orleans has published a pamphlet in reply to La Gueronniere ' s " France , Rome , and Italy . " It yiews the question from the exclusively Papal and ecclesiastical point of view , and endeavours to retort upon the French Government the charge of having brought about the present antagonism between Borne and Italy . The text of the address of the French Senate has been published . It expresses a full approval of the policy of the Government , which , it affirms ,
exhausted all equitable means to prevent the conflict between the liberty of Italy and the Court of Rome . Full confidence is announced in " the monarch who shelters the Papacy beneath the French flag . " The home policy of the Emperor , and the degree of reform which he has recently introduced , likewise receive approval in the project of address . The treaty of commerce between France and Switzerland , proposed by Zurich , has met with some opposition in the Federal Council . A discussion , which lasted two
days , took place on the subject , and the result was , that the project was referred to the Customs department for re-examination , it is stated that a protest against the treaty had been signed by 3000 citizens of Geneva , but only on the presumption that it would endanger the rights of Switzerland in reference to Northern Savoy . A meeting of the German National Association took place at Heidelberg a few days since , which was attended by more than 300 membersand at which a resolution was voteddeclaring that
, , the present Constitutional situation of Germany does not secure to her the rank and influence in European affairs to which she is entitled , and urging that a German Federal State , with a strong central power , should be formed . The representative of Prussia at Frankfort has received , it is stated , orders from his Government to urge , in reference to the proposal of Hesse Darmstadt relative to the National Union , that the prohibition or toleration of that association is a question for
the decision of each separate Government concerning its own territory , and that it is not the duty of the Diet to offer any recommendation on the subject . The movement in favour of a reform of the passport system throughout Europe progresses . A motion has been submitted to the Prussian Chamber of Deputies to apply - to the Government that diplomatic measures may betaken to secure by international conventions the abolition of the system with regard to that country and its natives . The National Committee
of Rome appear to be undisguisedly bold in their undertakings . Letters from that city to the 20 th ] received at Marseilles , affirm that the National Committee have issued a proclamation announcing that A ictor Emmanuel will soon be proclaimed King of Italy at the Capitol . This manifesto expresses at the same time significant thanks to France for the reserved attitude of her Government with regard to Rome . Notwithstanding , however , the confident tone of this announcement , the Papal Government appears still to be making an effort to struggle against the rising revolution . Several persons are said to have been banished on suspicion of having promoted the late political manifestations , and the French authorities