gift of 150,000. to the metropolis, 40;
Shakspeare-sale of deeds with Shak-
speare's signature, 45; testimonial to
Mr. Charles Kean, 49; testimonial to
Mr. Miall and Mr. Sturge, 49; Oxford
and Cambridge boat-race, 65: suicide
in a railway carriage; other singular
suicides, 66; grand Volunteer Field-
day at Brighton, 68; capture and re-
capture of a British vessel, the Emily
St. Pierre, 71; English cricketers in
the colonies, 77; opening of the Inter-
national Exhibition of 1862, 77; ex-
tensive inundations from the bursting
of the Middle Level drain, 83; Exhi-
bition of the Royal Academy, 89; vio-
lent thunder-storms in May, 91; opening
of the New Westminster Bridg", 98;
the Japanese Ambassadors in Eng-
land, 100; visit of the Pacha of Egypt,
101; Epsom races, 102; Ascot races,
113; tour of the Prince of Wales in the
East, 105; superstition in the nine-
teenth century, 113; the Handel Fes-
tival, 115; great Dog-Show at Isling-
ton, 116; arcbæological discoveries in
the Orkneys, 127; monetary affairs-
Bank rate of discount-loans, 130, 206;
marriage of the Princess Alice, 134;
National Rifle Association--the prize
shooting at Wimbledon, 135; the Re-
view, 138; case of Mr. Edwin James,
Q. C., 140; case of Mr. Digby Seymour,
Q.C., 143; scientific balloon ascents,
144; the Delapré Abbey estate-the
Bouverie family, 149; tragical disco-
very at Cobham, 156; H.M. ship
Black Prince, trial of speed, 166; the
iron navy, 167; gas in men-of-war,
168; extraordinary storm in Wiltshire,
170; launch of the iron-clad Hector,
32 guns, 173; riots in Hyde park, and
at Birkenhead, 174; great storm by
land and sea, 182; Lambeth New Sus-
pension Bridge, 186; singular burglary
and defence in Derbyshire, 187.
MURDERS ;-Double murder at Clavering,
Essex, by an insane woman, 8; trial of
William Charlton for the murder
of Jane Emmerson, at Durran Hill, 24;
murder of a water-watcher, by salmon-
poachers, at Brocklewath, 27; murder
and suicide in Bethnal Green, 29; trial
of John Gould for the murder of his child
at Windsor, 31; murder of a gamekeeper
to Lord Dillon, by John Hall, at Ditchley,
33; of John Wincott, by Henry Quail
and others, in Mary-le-bone, 34; of
James Gardner, by Patrick Devereux,
Murders-continued.
in the Ratcliffe Highway-distressing
scene in court, 37; of his wife, by
Ishmael Jones, at Llangfair, 42; the
Angelsea murder-murder of Richard
Williams by Richard Rowlands, 53; of
Elizabeth Morrow by Richard Thorley,
at Derby, 51; numerous cases of "love
and murder;" by Henry Spettigue, at
Launceston, at Brighton, at Kingston,
52 at Hendon, 53; of-Houghton,
by a soldier at Chichester, 54; trial of
John Stocker, for the murder of Ann
Hill, at Everley, 56; horrible murders
in France by Dumollard, 58; of Ann
Hannah by Mary Reid, at Dumfries,
75. The Manchester tragedy-murder
of Mr. Meller, by W. R. Taylor and his
wife, and of their three children, 93;
the Ludgate-hill tragedy-murder of
her two children by Mrs. Vyse, 96;
double murder and suicide in the
Blackfriars-road, 104; horrible murder
and mutilation by a maniac, at Wey-
mouth, 138; the Fordingbridge murder
-murder of Miss Mary Anne Susan
Hall, by G. J. Gilbert, 147; tragical
discovery at Cobham-double murders
or suicides, 156; murder of John O'Dea,
a soldier, by John Flood, another soldier
at Brighton, 159; of Roger Drew, by
John Doidge, at Launceston, 161; of
Sarah Kirby, by George Gardner at
Studley, 162; trial of Walter Moore for
the murder of his wife: his strange
suicide after conviction, 163; murder
of a policeman at Ashton-under-Line,
168; the Isleworth murder-murder of
Anne Jane Barham, by Robert Cooper,
184; of a gamekeeper by poachers, at
Roydon Hall, 194; of a captain, his
wife and mate at sea, by an Austrian
sailor, 198; wife murder at Oldbury,
199; trial of William Ockfield for the
murder of his wife at Oldbury, 199; of
Thomas Edwards, for the murder of
Isabella Tonge at Liverpool, 200; of
Robert Morgan for the murder of
Christopher Wickham, at Bristol, 202.
The City murder-trial of Samuel
Gardner for the murder of his wife,
440. The Glasgow murder-trial of
Jessie McLachlan for the murder of
Jessie McPherson, 445; Catherine
Wilson, the poisoner-her trial convic-
tion, and execution, 453.
Murders in Ireland-of Mr. Thie-
bault, 118; of-Maguire, 121; of
Mr. Fitzgerald, 122; of Mr. Herdman,
123; and others: the Special Com-
mission, 125; of Mrs. Burke, by her
husband, by poison, 153; of Mr.
Braddell, in Tipperary, 154.
PARLIAMENT'
-The Session opened by
Commission; Speech of the Lords Com-
missioners, [3]; debates on the Address
in both Houses; respectful allusions to
the death of the Prince Consort; the
Address in the Lords moved by Lord
Dufferin, [5]; the Earl of Derby pro-
nounces an eloquent eulogium on the
deceased Prince; expresses his ap-
proval of the conduct of the Govern-
ment in reference to the American
civil war, and their foreign policy gene-
rally, [6]; Address agreed to. In the
Commons the Address moved by Mr.
Portman, [8]; Mr. Disraeli expresses
concurrence in the foreign policy of
Ministers and passes a warm pane-
gyric on the character of the Prince
Consort, [9]; after speeches from Lord
Palmerston, Mr. Maguire, and Sir R.
Peel, and an animated discussion on
distress in Ireland, the Address is
agreed to without opposition, [10].
Public Business-Procedure of the
House: A motion of Mr. White in
favour of a more methodical arrange-
ment for conducting public business
leads to some discussion, and ends
without result, [10]. National Edu-
cation the Revised Code: In the
Lords, Earl Granville explains the
principles on which the revised Mi-
nutes of the Council on Education
had been founded, [12]; the Bishop
of Oxford criticises the Code with
great severity, and brings the whole
subject before the House, [15]; is
answered by Earl Granville, [16];
debate in which the Duke of Marl-
borough, Earl of Derby, and Duke of
Argyll take part, [17]; Lord Lyttel-
ton proposes a series of resolutions
condemnatory of the new system, [17];
which is defended by Earl Granville;
after observations from Lord Belper,
resolutions withdrawn; Lord St. Leo-
nards opposed that, part of Code re-
lating to "grouping; views of the
Bishop of London; defence of Earl
Granville, [19]. In the Commons,
the Vice President of the Council on
Education (Mr. Lowe) makes a long
and elaborate exposition of the prin
ciples on which the minute is founded.
[13]; observations of Mr. Disraeli, Sir
J. Pakington, Mr. Walpole, Sir G.
Parliament-continued.
Grey, [15]; Mr. Walpole proposes a
series of resolutions; his long and im-
portant speech, [21]; Sir George Grey
acquiesces in a committee; speeches
of Mr. Stanhope, [23]; Mr. Buxton,
Lord R. Cecil, Mr. W. E. Forster,
[24]; Mr. Leatham, Mr. Whiteside,
[25]; Mr. B. Osborne, [26]; Mr. Ad-
derley, Mr. Baines, [27]; Sir J. Pa-
kington; Mr. Lowe's reply, [28]; the
House go into committee on the reso-
lutions; the Government announces
the modifications they propose; debate
in the Commons on the modified Code;
Mr. Walpole accepts the minute as re-
vised, [29], which is also generally ac-
cepted by the House; resolution moved
by Mr. Walter, [30], which is nega-
tived on division; resolutions moved
by Mr. Baines and Mr. H. A. Bruce,
which are also negatived, [31].
Church Rates ;-Sir J. Trelawny
again brings in his bill for the total
abolition, [31]; Mr. Estcourt moves
resolution as an amendment, [32];
after long debate, in which Sir G.
Lewis, Mr. Bright, Sir J. Pakington,
Mr. Disraeli, and others take part,
the House divides on the motion for se-
cond reading-Ayes, 286; Noes 287;
majority against the bill. 1; Mr. Est-
court's resolution put and agreed to
by majority of 17, [34]; Mr. Estcourt
moves a substantive resolution ; amend-
ment of Mr. Heygate; resolution and
amendment withdrawn, [34]; Mr.
Newdegate's bill for commuting the
rates into a rent charge, [35]. Clergy
Relief Bill Mr. Bouverie introduces
a bill for relieving persons in hoiy
orders, [35]; after debate, the bill is
referred to a Select Committee, where
it is much altere, and is finally lost,
[37]. Bill introduced by Lord Ebury
in the Lords, for amending the Act of
Uniformity; after speeches from the
Bishop of London, Earl of Shaftes-
bury, Earl Russell, and Bishop of Ox-
ford, bill withdrawn, [37]. Mr. M.
Milnes, re-introduces the question of
marriage with a deceased wife's sister;
bill supported by Mr. Collier, and op-
posed by Lord R. Cecil and Mr. Wal-
pole; on division, the second reading
agreed to by 144 votes to 133, [38];
motion for going into Committee nega-
tived by 148 votes to 116. Mr. Whal-
tey's motion respecting Maynooth
promptley rejected by 193 to 111
votes. The subject of National Edu-
cation in Ireland brought forward by
the O'Connor Don; answer of Sir
Robert Peel, [40].
The Civil War in North America ;-
Policy of the British Government; they
assert the principle of non-interference,
and deprecate discussion in Parliament
on the subject, [43]. In the Lords,
the Earl of Carnarvon draws attention
to the detention of British subjects in
Federal prisons, [43]; the Earl of
Malmesbury asks information relative
to the blockaded ports, [44]; Earl
Stanhope refers to the reported ob-
struction of Charleston Harbour by
the "stone fleet," [45]. In the Com-
mons, Mr. Bright censures the Govern-
ment in reference to the affair of the
Trent, [45]; Lord Palmerston's de-
fence, [46]. The subject of the block-
ade brought before both Houses; in
the Commons, Mr. Gregory denounces
the blockade as illegal and moves for
papers, [46]; speeches of Mr. Forster,
Sir J. Fergusson, Mr. M. Milnes;
careful speech of the Solicitor-General
on international law, [48]; motion
negatived. In the Lords, Lord Camp-
bell moves for papers; speech of Earl
Russell on behalf of the Government,
[49]. Resolution moved by Mr. Hors-
fall in reference to international mari-
time law, [50]; important debate
thereon; answer of the Attorney-
General; speeches of Mr. Liddell, Sir
G. Lewis, Mr. T. Baring, Mr.Lindsay,
and the Lord Advocate, [51]; Sir S.
Northcote, Lord H. Vane, Mr. Buxton,
[52]; Mr. Massey, Mr. Bentinck, Mr.
Bright, [53]; able speeches of the So-
licitor-General, Mr. Walpole, and Mr.
Disraeli; motion withdrawn, [54].
Proclamation of General Butler at
New Orleans-Attention drawn to this
document in both Houses, and is con-
demned on all sides, [55]. The subject
of Mediation introduced by Mr. Lind-
say; the House unwillingly entertains
the question, [56]; important debate
in which Mr. Taylor, Lord A. V.
Tempest, Mr. Forster, Mr. Whiteside,
Mr. Gregory, and Mr. S. Fitzgerald,
take part; Lord Palmerston asks that
discretion be confided to the Covern-
ment in the matter, [60]. The Cotton
Supply-This subject one of deep
anxiety at this time; Mr. J. B. Smith
draws attention to the obstacles to the
growth of cotton in India, [60]; views
Parliament-continued.
of Mr. Smollett, Mr. Turner; reply of
Sir C. Wood, [61]; motion withdrawn.
Distress in the Manufacturing Dis-
tricts-Sympathy and alarm generally
felt; the subject frequently referred to
in both Houses; statement of Mr. Vil-
liers, [62]; Union Rate in Aid Bill
introduced by Mr. Villiers, who ex-
plains its provisions, [64]; debate on
the second reading; Colonel Wilson
Patten proposes to give the power of
borrowing money in lieu of rating;
views of Mr. Henley, Mr. Cobden, Mr.
Bouverie; Mr. Villiers' reply, [65];
the Bill extensively modified in com-
mittee; Government consent to insert
a power of borrowing where the rates
reach 3s. in the pound, [67]; the bill
passes the Lords after a brief debate,
[68].
Finance:-Mr. H. B. Sheridan pro-
poses a bill to reduce the duty on fire
insurances; is opposed by the Chancel-
lor of the Exchequer and Lord Palmer-
ston; motion carried by a majority of
11, but bill not proceeded with, [71].
The Chancellor of the Exchequer makes
his financial statement on April 3 ; pro-
poses modification of the wine duties,
and to commute the hop duties into a
licence on brewing, [72]; Mr. Disraeli
enters into the full question of the na-
tional finance, denounces Mr. Glad-
stone's plans as unsound and fallacious,
[75]; Mr. Gladstone's defence, [76];
Sir Stafford Northcote's elaborate criti-
cism of the Budget, [77]; discussion
on the licence duties on brewing; Mr.
Bass, Sir John Trollope, and other
members object; Mr. Gladstone aban-
dons the licence on private brewing,
[77]; a general debate on the financial
policy of the Government takes place on
the second reading of the Inland Reve-
nue Bill; Sir S. Northcote attacks that
policy, and expresses distrust of their
calculations, [78]; the Chancellor of
the Exchequer enters fully upon the
defence of his measures, [79]; Mr.
Disraeli attacks the financial and foreign
policy of the ministry, which are vin-
dicated with spirit by Lord Palmerston,
[80]; on the third reading, Mr. Dis-
raeli again attacks the Government
policy, [81]; he is answered by Lord
Palmerston, [82]: remarks of Mr.
Lindsay, Sir H. Willoughby, and other
members, [83]. The financial policy of
Government encounters much hostility
in the Lords; Earl Granville moves the
second reading of the bill on the 30th
May; it is supported by the Dukes of
Newcastle and Argyll and Earl Russell,
and opposed by the Earl of Carnarvon,
Earl Grey, Lord Overstone, and the
Earl of Derby, [85]. The bill is passed.
The Income Tax-Mr. Hubbard moves
a resolution having reference to fixed
and precarious incomes, and is sup-
ported by Mr. Crawford; the Chancel-
lor of the Exchequer opposes the scheme
as incongruous and impracticable; mo-
tion negatived by 99 to 62, [87].
Reduction of Public Expenditure-Mr.
Stansfeld gives notice of motion affirm-
ing its practicability, [88]; several
members give notice of amendments;
Lord Palmerston treats Mr. Walpole's
proposed amendment as raising the
question of want of confidence in the
Ministry, challenges the issue, and gives
notice of an amendment, [89]; Mr.
Stansfeld moves his resolution, which,
after a long debate, is negatived by 367
to 65, [89]; Mr. Walpole disclaims
hostility to the Ministers, and abandons
his amendment; sarcastic remarks of
Mr. Osborne and Mr. Disraeli, who
recommends the House to pass Lord
Palmerston's amendment, which is ac-
cordingly adopted, [93]. A "Com-
mittee of Public Accounts" appointed,
[93].
Army and Navy Fortifications;—
The Army Estimates, moved by Sir G.
Lewis, who gives a full statement of
the condition of our land force, [95];
various amendments are rejected, and
the Estimates passed. Report of the
Commission on Military Commissions,
brought before the House by Sir De L.
Evans, who moves a resolution thereon,
[96]; after speeches from Sir G. Lewis,
General Peel, Lord Stanley, and Lord
Palmerston, motion negatived.
Naval Estimates are moved by Lord
Clarence Paget, and cause protracted
discussions; observations respecting
iron and wooden ships of Mr. Lindsay,
Mr. Baxter, [97]. The Estimates are
passed with little alteration. The actions
of the Merrimac and Monitor produce
a lively sensation, and lead to repeated
discussions on the subject of iron-plated
ships, [99]. Interesting statement of
the Duke of Somerset respecting the
plans of the Government, [99]. Captain
Coles' cupola ships, [99]. Statement
of Earl de Grey and Ripon with refer-
ence to fortifications, [101]; the subject
Parliament-continued.
in especial relation to the defence of
Portsmouth, mooted by Sir F. Smith;
statement of Sir G. Lewis, [102]. The
matter fully discussed on the subject of
raising the loan--motion and speech of
Sir G. Lewis, [103]; animated attack
of Mr. B. Osborne, who opposes the
scheme as ineffectual and extravagant,
and moves an amendment, [104]; after
a long and spirited debate, Mr. Osborne
withdraws his amendment, and the re-
solution is agreed to, [108]. The bill
founded thereon encounters much oppo-
sition; amendment of Mr. Lindsay,
who raises the question of the compara-
tive strength of the English and French
navies; speeches of Lord C. Paget, Mr.
Cobden (who charges Lord Palmerston
with having overstated the preparations
of France), Sir J. Pakington, Lord
Palmerston; motion withdrawn, [108].
opposition renewed by a motion of Mr.
B. Osborne, that the sum be reduced
from 1,200,000l. to 800,000l., [109].
Speeches of Mr. H. A. Bruce, Sir G.
Lewis, Lord Palmerston, Mr. Cobden,
the Chancellor of Exchequer, and
others; amendment negatived by 110
to 62. After further discussion, bill
passed by the Commons. Bill moved
in the Lords by Earl de Grey and
Ripon; the Earl of Ellenborough ex-
presses misgivings as to the state of our
armaments, [112]. The Duke of So-
merset and the Duke of Cambridge
assert the efficiency of the army and
navy; speeches of Earl Grey, Eail Rus-
sell; the bill is passed, [114].
Colonial and Foreign Affairs;-Re-
port of Commission on Colonial Military
Expenditure; Mr. A. Mills moves a
resolution affirming the obligation of
self governing colonies to provide for
their own defence; the Government
assent to the proposition with some
modifications, [116]. Mr. Adderley
calls attention to the duty of Canada to
provide for her own defences, [117];
remarks of Mr. A. Mills and Mr. Roe-
buck; statement of Sir G. Lewis as to
the intentions of the Government;
speeches of Mr. T. Baring, Lord Bury,
Mr. Disraeli, Lord Palmerston, [118].
The Earl of Carnarvon enters at large
into the question of Colonial Expendi-
ture; observations of the Duke of New-
castle, Earl of Ellenborough, Lord
Wodehouse, Lord Lyveden, and others,
[119].
Foreign Affairs ;-The Earl of Car-
narvon brings forward the state of
Poland, and the conduct of Russia
towards that country: answers of Earl
Russell, [120]. The Kingdom of Italy:
state of opinion in England on Italian
affairs; the Marquis of Normanby
strongly opposed to the new régime;
charges the King's Government with
tyrannical and unconstitutional con-
duct, [121]; Earl Russell vindicates the
King's policy, [122]; Earl of Malmes-
bury defends the Italian policy of Earl
Derby's administration; Lord Wode-
house denies the correctness of the
Marquis of Normanby's statements,
[123]; the Marquis of Normanby
again brings forward charges against
the King's Government; which is de-
fended by Earls Russell, Ellenborough,
and Harrowby, and Lord Brougham,
[123]. In the Commons Sir George
Bowyer makes a vehement attack on
the Italian policy of Government, [124];
is answered by Mr. Layard, [125]. Mr.
Hennessy defends the Papal Govern-
ment. Mr. Gladstone confutes Sir G.
Bowyer's arguments, [126]; interesting
debate thereon. Operations in China:
Earl Grey draws attention to the em-
ployment of a British force against the
rebels; policy of Government vindicated
by Duke of Somerset, Lord Stratford de
Redcliffe, Earl Russell, [128]. In the
Commons, Mr. White raises the same
objection, and moves resolution; Mr.
Cobden censures the ministerial policy;
which is defended by Lord Palmerston
and Mr. Layard, [129]; resolution
negatived by 197 to 88. Mexico:
joint expedition of France and England
-Lord Robert Montagu impugns the
policy of Ministers in this interference ;
answered by Mr. Layard, [130]. In-
dian Finance: Sir C. Wood makes the
annual statement; differences between
Sir C. Wood and Mr. Laing, late Finance
Minister at Calcutta, [131]; remarks
of Mr. H. Seymour, Mr. Smollett, Mr.
Crawford, Mr. Kinnaird, [133]. The
Slave Trade: treaty between Great
Britain and the United States for its
suppression, presented by Earl Rus-
sell; congratulatory remarks of Lord
Brougham and other Peers, [133].
Miscellaneous Measures;--Marriage
of H. R.H. the Princess Alice; pro-
posed provision unanimously agreed to
[136]; scheme for erecting new law
courts near Lincoln's Inn, [136]; Com-
Parliament-continued.
petitive Examinations for the Civil
Service, resolution offered by Mr. Hen-
nessy; interesting debate thereon,[137];
bill for amending the law of highways,
introduced by Sir G. Grey, and after
much discussion agreed to, [138]; trans-
fer of land and security of purchasers;
a series of bills introduced by the Lord
Chancellor, and other bills on the same
subject by Lord Cranworth, Lord St.
Leonards, and Lord Chelmsford, [140];
after repeated discussion the bills are
referred to a Select Committee, the
Lord Chancellor's bills, much altered,
pass the Lords and are introduced in
the House of Commons by the Solicitor-
General, his speech on moving the
second reading of the Land Transfer
Bill, [142]; speeches of Sir H Cairns,
Sir F. Kelly, Mr. Malins, and the
Attorney-General, [143]; Sir H. Cairns
proposes to refer the bills to a Select
Committee, motion negatived, the bills
pass and become laws, [144]; the Lord
Chancellor introduces a bill to simplify
proceedings in Lunacy, [144]; bill in-
troduced by Lord Berners for prevent-
ing night poaching meets with great
opposition, [144]; the bill is withdrawn
and another introduced which passes
the Lords, but in the Commons is
opposed by the Government and the
Liberal Members, [145]; Sir B. Leigh-
ton takes charge of the bill, which re-
ceives the support of the Conservative
Members; after long and animated dis-
cusions in Committee, the bill, with
many alterations is passed, [146];
Embankment of the Thames, Mr.
Cowper introduces a bill for embanking
the North Side, [146]; it is referred
to a Select Committee, which recom-
mends an important alteration in the
scheme; the report much canvassed, as
having too much referred to private in-
terests, [147]; long and angry dis-
cussions; the bill is, in the end, re-
stored to its original shape by a division
of 149 to 109, [149]; in the Lords the
Duke of Buccleugh vindicates his con-
duct in reference to the scheme, Earl
Granville and other Peers acquit the
Duke of all imputation; the bill is
passed. At the close of the Session,
Mr. Cobden offers observations on the
administration of affairs by Lord Pal-
merston, is answered by Lord Palmer-
ston, speeches by Mr. Disraeli, Mr.
Lindsay, and others, [149]; Parliament
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