§ Order for Second Reading read.
§ MR. AYRTON moved the second reading of this Bill.
2136§ Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Bill be now read a second time."—(Mr. Ayrton.)
MR.BRUCEtook occasion to say that, although he should not at that late hour of the night oppose the Motion, his hon. and learned Friend must not be allowed to labour under the impression that the Bill would be permitted to pass through Committee without considerable alteration.
§ Notice taken, that 40 Members were not present; House counted, and 40 Members not being present,
§ House adjourned at One o'clock.