Mr. Gladstone announced that the House of Commons would adjourn on the 22nd inst. for the Christmas holidays, and reassemble on the 27th idem. Sir J. Dorington, Conservative Member for Tewkesbury, thereupon moved to adjourn the House as a protest against the prolonged session and the general conduct of business. The Premier in reply declared that the Government were determined to proceed with the Parish Councils Bill and would adhere to their programme. A heated debate ensued, but eventually Sir J. Doring-ton's motion was rejected by a majority of fifty.
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