HC Deb 07 June 1866 vol 183 cc2134-5

Order for Committee read.

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That Mr. Speaker do now leave the Chair."—(Sir Colman O'Loghlen.)

MR. WHITESIDE

appealed to the House and the Government not to press so important a measure at that late hour (a quarter before one o'clock).

SIR COLMAN O'LOGHLEN

said, the principle of the measure having been affirmed by the House, he must press his Motion.

MR. WHITESIDE

then moved the adjournment of the debate.

Motion made, and Question put, "That the Debate be now adjourned."—(Mr. Whiteside.)

The House divided:—Ayes 46; Noes 46:—And the numbers being equal, Mr. Speaker stated that, as at this late hour one-half the House were indisposed to proceed with the discussion of the Bill, he should best discharge his duty by declaring himself with the Ayes.

Debate adjourned till To-morrow.