HC Deb 16 July 1863 vol 172 c939

Bill considered in Committee.

(In the Committee.)

MR. AYRTON

suggested that it was quite time to adjourn, and moved to report Progress.

MR. KNATCHBULL HUGESSEN

said, the House was positively disreputable.

MR. FERRAND

protested against the way in which the Government had endeavoured to shelve this important Bill.

MR. MILNER GIBSON

deprecated the business of the House being conducted in this way. If a majority persisted in passing the clauses at this hour, he should be free to take what course he pleased on the third reading.

Motion made, and Question put, "That the Chairman do report Progress, and ask leave to sit again."—(Mr. Ayrton.)

The Committee divided:—Ayes 20; Noes 27: Majority 7.

Notice taken, that 40 Members were not present;—Committee counted, and 40 Members not being present:

Mr. Speaker resumed the Chair.

House counted, and 40 Members not being present:

House adjourned at a quarter before Four o'clock in the morning.