§ Order for Second Reading read.
§ THE UNDER - SECRETARY 0F STATE FOE THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. COCHRANE,) Ayrshire, N.said the measure was intended to relieve a difficulty which constantly arose through marriages being regarded as of doubtful validity in consequence of some informality. It affected all denominations, and Members on both sides were agreed that the Bill ought to pass.
Question, "That the Bill be now read a second time," put, and agreed to.
Bill read a second time and committed for Monday nest.