16 JUNE 1860, Page 2

The Government has determined to hold fast to the foolish

clause in the Census Bill requiring of every one a statement of religions " professions." A deputation of Tories followed hard upon the deputation of Dissenters, and Lord Palmerston delighted them by upholding the legitimacy of the clause. Yet with sin- gular inconsistency the Government are willing to strike out of the bill the penalties for non-compliance with the demands of this precious clause. Those who object, therefore, may make the re- turns utterly valueless by not filling up the paper.