The new Coercion Bill was introduced into the Commons last
night. The Tories, though sorely afflicted at the loss of their darling clauses, could not vote against a measure which, after all; contains a reasonable portion of severity. Mr. O'CONNELL gave the bill no opposition ; though some joints in his Tail erected themselves against it. After a rather tiresome debate, leave was given to bring in the bill by a majority of 140 to. 14. The only point in the discussion worth remark was the question put by Lord Howicx to Mr. Lerrcezoar, in order to discover who e as that gentleman's associate in the letter to Lord WELLESLEY, which in- duced his Lordship to change his opinion as to the necessity cf the omitted clauses. Mr. LITTLETON refused to answer this question, and thereby almost admitted that he had an accomplice. This morning, the Times very clearly points out Lord BROUGHAM as the man. If it be so, what reliance can the nation, or his col- leagues, hereafter place in such an intriguer ?
The new Premier spoke again last night with decision against Lord WHAarseeters's motion for a copy of the Marquis WEL- LESLEY'S letter to Earl GREY. He said at once that the letter was a private one, was not to be found in any public office, and could not be had. Earl GREY also stated that he should not give up the document in question, as private communications should be held sacred. So poor Lord WHARNCLIFFE was obliged to with-
, draw his abortive motion.
The House of Commons last night rescinded its order for tak- ing divisions, during the present session. The plan has not had a fair trial ; both because the clerk employed to take down the names was, strange to say, a slow writer, and because many of the Members did all in their power to throw difficulties in the way. These latter gentlemen should have been reported to the House, and reprimanded by the Speaker. As for the complaint of the time occupied in taking down the names, it is not worthy of notice. Whatever time may be necessary to enable Constituencies to ascer- tain the votes of their Representatives, should be cheerfully con- ceded by the latter ; who waste days and weeks in matters of far less consequence. Mr. WARD, we are glad to see, means to per- severe in his object next session ; and we can assure the skulkers from responsibility, that they shall not be permitted to escape. Mr. POULTER'S " Sabbath Bill, No. 2," was thrown out last night, on a final division, by a majority of 4, the numbers being 35 and 31. This is good—beyond expectation; for the measure had been, previously, so closely cropped, as to have become com- paratively harmless. The Upwell Tithes Bill, we rejoice to say, has been thrown out by tlieCommons,on the second reading. Our readers will recollect, that the object of this impudent measure was to secure to the Rector of a parish in the Isle of Ely the sum of 4,5001. per annum, besides fees to an amount not ascertained. Mr. RIGBY WASON divided the House against it, on its first appearance from the Lords, on Wednesday (for the Peers were not ashamed to pass it); but it was agreed, by a vote of 37 to 21, to read the bill a first time. Yes- terday morning, however, it was rejected by 60 to 45. The Poor-Law Bill is to be read a second time in the House of Beers on Monday. The Irish Tithe Bill is also to be persevered in ; but the measure for abolishing Church-rates will probably be laid aside. Lord ALTHORP promises to open his Budget on Wed- nesday. The favourable result of the last quarter's revenue will perhaps induce his Lordship to open the national purse-strings also, and consent to a greater reduction of taxation than has hi- therto been intimated.
