HC Deb 26 June 1860 vol 159 c1050

Order for Second Reading read.

MR. SOTHERON ESTCOURT

said, it was very important that some certainty should be arrived at with respect to the operation of the existing law. He thought, however, that it was a very useful Act, and would be much better amended than repealed. Still he was quite aware that his own measure having been prepared in haste was imperfect, and therefore, if the House would agree to the second reading, he would move that it be referred to a Select Committee.

Bill read 2° and committed to a Select Committee.

MR. SPOONER

said, the House had been sitting thirteen hours, and it was quite time that it should adjourn. He moved that the House adjourn.

SIR GEORGE LEWIS

suggested that all unopposed orders be first disposed of.

MR. SPOONER

acceded to the suggestion, and withdrew the Motion for adjournment.

House adjourned at a quarter after One o'clock.