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HOUSE OF COMMONS.—TUESDAY, JULY 30. At noon Sir R. Peel took the oaths and his seat for Tam- worth. The hon. baronet was introduced by Mr. Goulburn and Mr. Cardwell. Baron Rothschild shortly afterwards came up to the table between Mr. Page Wood and Mr. J. A. Smith, and the Speaker having read the resolution voted on the previous day, directed the clerk to administer the ordinary oaths upon the Old Testament. An excited silence prevailed throughout the crowded House while the clerk read and Baron Rothschild repeated in very deliberate and audible tones the terms of the two oaths of al- legiance and supremacy, covering his head for a moment, ac- cording to the Jewish ceremonial, at the end of each while performing the confirmatory act by touching with his lips the Hebrew Scriptures. The oath of abjuration was in like manner repeated down to the last few words, On the true faith of a Christian. Here the hon. member paused nnd said, I omit these words as not binding on by conscience." After completing the oath as he had done the previous affirmations, the baron was bidden by many members to take his seat, but receiving instructions ef the Speaker that he should withdraw, retired to the bar of the House. Sir F. TIIEBIGER immediately rose, but was stopped by Mr. HUME, who rose to order, submitting that as the member for London had fully complied with the requisite formalities, as ruled by the previous day's resolution, he had a right to take his seat at once. The SPEAKER observed that he had heard Baron Rothschild decline to repeat certain words in one of the oaths, and he could not therefore be admitted to the rights of membership until the House had decided the point. Sir F. TIIESIGER then moved, without offering any arguments, that a new writ should issue for the city of London. Sir It. INGLIS seconded the motion. Mr. P AGE WOOD moved an amendment, declaring that the seat for the city ol London was full. After an animated discussion the House decided upon the amendment, when there appeared for it, 117; against it, 221. The further consideration 'of the question was adjourned till Thursday. On resuming in the evening the Lords' Amendments to the Irish Parliamentary Voters Bill were considered and partially agreed to. The report upon the Queen's message relative to settling Marlborough-house was then agreed to, and the House adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.—WEDNESDAY,…

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CARDIFF.

DREADFUL CASE OF STABBING…