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certain expenses connected with criminal prosecution in Ireland, had not been carried out. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER remarked that. the arrangement referred to was based upon the prin ciple of placing equivalent charges upon the two countries. At present the charge for the constabulary and some other items in Ireland were borne by the Consolidated Fund, which in the English counties were for the most part paid out of the county rates. Mr. HENLEY hoped, in any change the right hon. gen tleman might contemplate in reference to the reformatory schools, the law as to the liability of the parent to main tain the child would not be interfered with. Sir G. GREY said it was not his intention in any way to alter the law, but merely to propose certain changes in the machinery by which that law w as a dministered. Sir J. DUCKWORTH exp resse d a n opinion 'overnment did not contribute liberally enoug that the to the sup port ofthe reformatory institutions. Five shillingsa,lv r e cr e e k each was not, except wh ere th e establishment was , - sufficient to maintain these juvenile criminals. Mr. ADDERLEY concurred with the right hon. member for Oxford, that the l a w in reference to the liability of parents should be maintained, but suggested that that liability should not apply in the case of children over 14. He thought the emigr a ti o n of the children from their re formatory institutions a mistake. England could not, a t a time like this, afford to lose her citizens. At all events, if these children were sent to th e colonies he thought they should be sent out at once , and not be kept in reformatory institutions, at a considerable expense, for three or four years. Sir G. GREY could conceive nothing more mischievous than to send these boys abroad at once to earn their living in a colony without undergoing any probation, and with out any attempt being made to reform there. If such a system were acted upon it would be an inducement to all th e evil-disposed boys in the country to commit crime, in order to-be sent abroad at the Government expense. Mr. R. PHILLIMORE thought children of tender years sight not to be made the subject of criminal jurisprudence. He suggested that in this respect the canon law should be followed, which fixed nine years of age for girls and 10 for boys as the age when they could be made account able for their acts. After a few words from MT. BARROW, Mr. FLOYER, in reference to an item in the vote of 3,6001. for the maintenance of criminal lunatics in Bethle hem H?spital, complained that the arrangements in respect to criminal lu naticsgenerally was most unsatisfactory. He believed there were 500 or 600 criminal lunatics in the country, 'under confinement, altogether, while the item in the vote Ite:alluded to took account only of 107. He wanted to know what was the principle of selection, or why the expense of maintaining the others should be charged upon ti le,nniety rates ? H e a l so urge d th e grea t inconveni e nce of placing criminal lunati cs i n th e or dinary county asylums etacAher' lunatics, and often to the exclusion of other lunatics, who ought to be placed there. Sir G. GREY said the expense of the maintenance of erimifial lunatics was defrayed by the Government. He admitted the inconvenience of confining criminal lutaties in the same asylums with those who were placed there temporarily, and in the hope of recovery, but it was con sequent upon there not being sufficient space at Bethlehem to receive the whole number of criminal lunatics. His attention would, however, be turned to the subject, with the view to.increase the amount of accommodation avail able for that - purpose. The vote was- then agreed to. A vote of 59,4051. for expenses connected with the tran sportation of convicts was also passed. On the motion of 297,6211., for expenses of convict esta blishments abroad, Sir G. GREY, in reply to a question put by Captain Scobeil, said that the redaction in the expense of the con vict establishments had not been so great as might have been expected from the reduction in the number of con victs abroad, but this was in consequence of the larger salaries which had to be paid in the colony since the gold discoveries in all the Government establishments. The expense was, however, in course of diminution. Western Australia, which was the only colony to which convicts were now sent, received about 600 or 700 a-year. The vote was then agreed to. Mr. WILSON said that the next vote was that for edu cation in England, and as a sum had been taken on ac count, be would postpone it, in order that the discussion on the subject which was expected might take place. Mr. MACARTNEY hoped that the estimate No. 4 would not be pressed, as several of the items would lead to d ecus 'ion, and in consequence of the alteration in the bu' iness for the night a number of gentlemen who intended tt take part in that discussion were absent. On the vote of 215,200/. for Public Education in Is land being put, Mr. &lACARTNEY moved that it be postponed, t oge ther with all the other items in the estimate. Mr. WILSON said that the vote for English ednc• had been postponed at the request of several gentle oen, but he hoped the house would go on - with the other votes. Mr. DISRAELI said that the cireumstances whichca used the derangement of the business that night was one of rare occurrence ; but he thought the Government ought, ent of the 17 orders on the paper, to select some business to be proceeded with. He thought the votes both for English and Irish education should not be pressed, and indeo:l the whole of the estimate No. 4. He also thought that the Metropolitan Local Management Bill, which stood so low on the paper that it could not be expected to be brought on, should not be pressed that night. Lord PA.LNIERSTON said that the estimate No. 4 should be postponed. With regard to the Metropolitan LOcal - Management Bill, he did not know whether his oght bon. friend was prepared to go on with it or not. Sir B. HALL said he proposed to go on with the , 0111. , mates on that bill as far as the 46th clause, which we raise some discussion ; but he believed there was no objec tion to the other parts of the bill. Mr. DISRAELI said that he understood that bill was not to be brought on that night—although the right hon. gentle man thought there would be no objection taken till they arrived at-the 46th clause, he should remember that there was an important question on going into committee, and it was necessary to see whether the bill would make any alteration in Hobhouse's Act before the house went nto ;ts merits. There ought to be a clear understanditp; as lowhethoe they were to go on with the bill or not. In answer to Mr. HADFIELD, Sir G. GREY said due notice should be given of the clay when it was intended to proceed with the educ:, lion vote. Lord EBRINGTON wished to know if his right hon. friend meant to postpone the Metropolitan Local Alan &gement Bill? Sir B. HALL said—Looking to the number of notices before it, he had thought it would not have come on that night, but when he found that there had been an al era tion in the business of the evening, he sent a note to his noble friend's house stating that he would try to get i , on. Lord EBRINGTON said he had not received the )cote, and he understood that the bill was not to come on. On the next vote, 4,0501. for defraying the charge of the colony, being put, Mr. BARROW moved that the chairman report pro gress, in order, as he said, to put the matter techni , _ ally right. Lord PA.LMERSTON said that a motion to report pro gress would not effect the object, of the hon. gentleman ; for if that was clone his right hon. friend would bria ; c on his bill immediately. It would be better to go on with the votes in supply, and then if the house was in a condi tion to go with the bill it might be proceeded with, but if not, it could be postponed. SCAfter some further conversation, Sir B. HALL said he would not bring the bill on that night. In answer to Mr. MIDFIELD, Mr. WILSON said that the vote for the Belfast Thcolo gicaUrofessors would not come on that night. Mr. BARROW then withdrew his motion ; and The vote for the charge of Bermuda was agreed to. The following votes were also passed :- 7,3971., for the charge of the ecclesiastical establishwent , in the British North American colonies. 7,0101., for the Indian department in Canada. 24,7281., for the salaries of the Governors in tho Trost Indies and certain other colonies. 24,7501., for the salaries of stipendiary justices in the West Indies and Mauritius. 10,6301., for the charges of the civil establishment of the western coast of Africa. 11,0371., for the charges at St. Helena. 9761., for Heligoland. 2,807/., for the Falkland Islands. On the vote of 3,8001. for Hong-Kong, Captain SCOBELL said that he believed the governor had no salary as such, but had 5,0001. a year as chief cot sul or superintendent. Two years ago it was objected that .he salary of the governor (6,0001.) was too large, but now the governor and lientenant-governor had 7,0001. betty een them, which was an increase on the former charge. Sir G. GREY said that Sir J. Bowring's expenses were great, and his duties requiring him to be taken away voTY' often from Hong-Kong, it was necessary to have a lieJt.- governor on the spot. The vote was agreed to. On the next vote, 16,2701., for the exp enses o f th e Colo nial, Land, and Emigration oard, and of the emigre ;ion officers at the different ports of the kingdom, Mr. SPOONER wished to call the attention of the ilo vernment to the question as to whether it was not time to stop emigration. We could not now afford to lose our re ,- pulation. He did not mean to object to the vote, but oily to call attention to the subject. Sir G. GREY explained that the Emigration Board w Is not intended to promote emigration, but to protect cull grants against fraud at the different ports of emigration by means of agents, and especially those going to N. - th America. With regard to emigrants to Australia, no funds were supplied by Government, but money aril , vg from the sale of lands in lustralia was entrusted by he authorities there to the Emigration Board, not for - Lim purpose of encouraging persons to emigrate, but to makt + a proper selection of persons who were sent out; and it w.is desirable that such funds should be in responsible ham; s. After a few words from Mr. J. MACGREGOR, Xr. SPOONER o bj ected to the expense o f a b oar d the clues of which were so small. o e e l ta r.G. GREY said that the sum included the expenses se. care officers at the outports, whose duty it was to car e of ti2 l ta Properly shipped ; and, irrespective of the tion B oar li t unds received from the colonies, the Eali, car r yi ng o uLkad the duty of superintending the agents .nd ing rep ort . o a t 1 1 , 7 heavy correspon d ence, besides furry.ll- one of th e eo ..Inlet l aw . H e believed, however, t. ,at vacancy. inani* i° ll ers would be reduced on the lie tit a tttlitt.rz; In answer to /4..r a . a1 k . , . Sir G. GREY Colo authorities ch, , se to transfer the duty no , Tate agents the Gover nr ,„ l ; e rfonned by the board to i,i not heard heard of any such appointeetv °nig not object ; but be had In answer to Lord R. CEcirnt of a private agent. Lord J. RUSSELL said that elan). wa about to b., in troduced on the subject of waste lauds in Australian Colonies. Captain SCOBELL complained of th ere b . ; sipdrearseedatlyt • tion between Plymouth and 1..; being n° P 'ft for emigre of . iverpooi and 1 gt, 3- Sir the establishment one at Bristol. Sir G. GREY said the . subjeck had been con. on Commissioners in a memorial the Emigration from Bristol, and their report did not justify t the tbr"vin g t " expense of such an establis men on public. The vote was then agreed to. On'the next vote, 10,5 001 . , 'la - answer to Mr. J. M`GREGOR and Colonel Durmr, A,C,,r11. GREY said the vote was intended to defray . x n4s:incurred for a great number of e mi g rants in Cana. Is. :o; 4l oifittlie year o f the famine, for which a vote was take a ' , wit'year..but was not sufficient for the The v ot e was agreed for the to. purpose. 10,090 t. African s was agreed to. suppo r t of captured negr oes and liberatN l On the vote of 1t,2501 for theommissions for the Si p pression o f th e slave said c e Captain SCOI3ELL it wou ld b e sa tisfactory t i 7' t there should b e some stat ement of the condition of the slave trade n ow as regarded e" Lord PALMERSTON said uiltahaaatnhdeßbriezliielv. believed, as far 9 Brazil went, the matter wan satisfactory state. -: L -I ? had been informed --and the statement had been confirm o' l by the Brazilian minister in this country that the impor• tation of slaves into Brazil had entirely ceased--(hear, hear)—and the result was that the capital which had been employed in that traffic having been diverted into other channels, the prosperity of the country had been greatly increased, and its resources developed; roads were being made rnd railways projected, and the money devoted to in ternal improvement which had formerly been employed in that degrading traffic. He was afraid there was still a cer tain amount of slave trading in Cuba, which took its rise not simply in Africa, but in a certain degree from Brazil, the Brazilians complaining that their slaves were carried off and imported into Cuba. The importation of slaves into Cuba was much smaller than that to Brazil ; for, where as the importation to Brazil had amounted to forty thousand, and even to sixty thousand and seventy thou sand in a year, the greatest number ever imported into Cuba was 2,000 or 3,000 in a year, although it was difficult to ascertain the precise amount. The Spanish Government assured her Majesty's Government that sofar as orders from Madrid could have any effect, every effort was made to stop the slave trade, and the present Governor-General did everything to enforce the law. Of course the measures of the Government were sometimes evaded, and some cargoes of slaves were landed ; the consuls in Africa stated that there had been a great diminution of the slave trade there, and a great development of legitimate commerce in African produce, especially in palm oil. (Hear.) This development of the industry of that hitherto unfortunate country, he hoped, would go far to change the condition of things on that coast, which had so long been the scene of crime and misery. (Hear.) If effectual measures could be adopted for putting down the slave trade in Cuba, no doubt it would be a work which would give general satisfaction. Mr. HASTIE remarked that at Havannah we bad a con sul with I,t 00/. a year ; and at the Cape of Good Hope we had not only a consul with 1,2001. a year, but an arbitrator with 8001, a year, and a registrar with 5001. a year. Now, if all that force was wanted at the Cape' of Good Hope, why was not a similar force kept at Havannah, which was the great seat of the slave trade ? Lord PALMERSTON said that in order to deal with vessels of different nations, we were obliged to have mixed commission courts established. There was at the Cape a British judge, and a judge of the country with which we had a treaty. Those judges appointed an arbitrator be tween them for which the judges drew lots. Sometimes, therefore, the British judge appointed an arbitrator, and sometimes the judge of the other country, whichever is might be. The registrar was an officer who kept the records of the court. Mr. JOHN M`GREGOR said these were entire sine cures. He did not know of his own knowledge that this was the case, but representations had been made to him on the subject, not only strong, but olear. Instead of having three such officers at the Cape they should be distributed in places where their services would be more effective. Ho believed that Havannah, Porto Rico, and some other out ports of Cuba were the places at which the country ought to have its strongest staff. He knew the house must pass these estimates, but he hoped that before any such estimates were again submitted to the house they would be well con sidered, and not .be brought forward according to a mere routine which indolence had sanctioned. Lord PALMERSTON said the last lurking place of slavery was Mozambique, to the east of the Cape of Good Hope, and when a vessel was seized there she was taken to the nearest point. If a ship was taken between Mozam bique and the Cape, and taken to Havannah, the sufferings of the negroes would be intense. (Hear.) It would be seen, therefore, that it was absolutely necessary to maintain those courts at the Cape. Mr. OT WAY thought it would be satisfactory if the noble lord would give the house some information as to the number of slaves upon whom these gentlemen were called to arbitrate. After some further conversation the vote was agreed to. On a vote of 127,6691. for consular establishments abroad, Mr. EWART said it was his intention to have brought forward a motion in reference to the examination of candi dates for diplomatic service. He hoped there would bo no objection to his bringing it on, on going into committee of supply upon some other recasion. Mr. J. MACGREGOR said he did not complain of the vote, for he must admit that the persons appointed as con suls by the present Government had efficiently performed their duty, much more efficiently than consuls generally had done. What ho complained of was the unequal sala ries given to various consuls. Some had heavy duties to perform with small salaries, while others who had light duties had high salaries. If any class ought to be remune rated it was those consuls who represented this country in great commercial cities. Sir S. NORTHCOTE said that the consul at St. Peters burg, who was in the receipt of 7501. a-year, had Leen reduced to 1901. ; while the consul at Archangel, who received 3001., had been reduced to tOl. He wished to know why those reductions had been made. Mr. WILSON said that the payments were regulated on the principle that the consuls were on leave of absence. Mr. WISE thought the whole consular system required the consideration of the house, and that a committee should be appointed to inquire, not only into the expenditure, but into the system generally. He thought the vote proposed a very large one ; but he should not have thought it large, if the services performed had been in any respect ade quate. A few years ago the whole expenditure for the diplomatic and consular departments amounted to 113,2971., while in 1854 it reached 342,2111. Unfortunately it was ver3 difficult to analyse those votes. He thought it would be much better if the whole of the consular votes appeared together, and the whole of the diplomatic votes together. For churches and chaplains there had been voted in five years 80,0001., and this year the house was asked for 8,2581. There was another point of some import ance which he wished to bring before the house. He had a great objection to consul merchants, because it was sup posed by every one in the same city that such persons had access to documents and other means of communication which ordinary merchants had not, and he thought it very desirable, if possible, to do away with the system. The act of 1846 forbade trading by the consuls, but it was repealed in 1852, which he thought a very bad piece of policy. A subject on which he wished to speak had been brought to his notice by a merchant just returned from the Levant. In the Levant we had three consuls-general,one with 1,5001. a year, one with 9001. a year, and one with 800/. a year. We had 41 consuls and vice-consuls, with 21,1501. a year, independent of fees. In France our consuls received 5,5001. a year • in the United States, 5,0001. a y ear . O ur exports to Turkey amounted to two millions a year ; our exports to France to 21 millions a year; and to the United States to 23i millions a year. So that we paid 21,0001. a year on two millions, and 5,0001. a year on 23i millions a year. He found from a document in the Foreign-office in 1853, that the consul at Constantinople received 1, 400/. a year in salary, and 1,900/. a year in fees ; that the consul at Hanover received 1,5001. a year in salary, and 5121. in fees ; that the consul at Genoa received 4001. a year and 397/. in fees ; that the consul at Alexandria received 5001. a year as salary, and 5001. a year as fees ; that the consul at Boston received 2001. a year as salary, and 1,0001. a year as fees; and that the consul at California received 3001. a year as salary, and 1,2001. a year as fees. What he wished to impress upon the Government was this, that it would be much wiser to compel the consuls to return the fees to head-quarters, and to allow them a liberal salary. The hon. gentleman concluded by reading a letter from a Mussulman, who, while he praised the efforts of the diplo matic corps, accused the lower order of consuls with gross peculation and other proceedings of the meanest and most disgraceful character. Lord PALMERSTON said that when a question was raised regarding the character of a class of public servants, it would be more becoming, before an accusation was made, to ascertain whether or not it rested upon any foundation. The hon. gentleman had read a letter, containing certain grave charges against the consuls in the Levant, but there were no facts in it, and it might as well come from a per son having no charge to make, as from one win had a real complaint. If any one, whether he were Christian, Turk, or foreigner, had to make a complaint against any consular officer in the Levant, he had only to address himself to the Secretary of State, or to the representativ e o f ti l e sov ere i gn in the country where the grievance had arisen, and he might be quite certain th it it would be redressed. Ho knew well, having been in the Foreign-office, that such complaints would reach that department very easily, and he attached very little importance, therefore, to that part of the letter which attributed blame to the consuls He was ready to give credit to that - OFtWe communication which acknowledged the advantages which had been conferred by the diplomatic corps in the protection of British snbjects, and in promoting the benefit of the Turkish Administration. (Hear.) With regard to the consular establishments in the Levant, the hon. gentlemen doubtless knew that the duties of consuls there were different from those of consular officers in other parts of the world. Their duties were not merely commer cial, but judicial; for all trials in which British subjects were concerned were brought under their notice, and consequently their duties were of a higber and more im portant character than was ordinarily the case. As to the numbers, he would remind the hon. gentleman that they could not measure the wants of consuls by the amount of exports and imports. They must have consuls wher ever they had trade, and it was perfectly futile to take the amount of exports and imports as a mea sure of the number of consuls required. In the east this was particularly the case, because, as he h a d said, the consul there was not merely a commercial agent, but was engaged in a judicial capacity, and must protect the subject, and be the channel of corn plaint to the centre of government. In proportion as our trade extended, so must our number of consuls be multi plied, and ph ices that were year by year extending required a corresponding increase of consular establishments. The question was not a new one to the house. Not onlyhad The subject been discussed every year, and sometimes iu detail, but a committee bad been appointed to inquire into the question of conenlar establishments, and he (the noble lord) was a witness. Now the hon. gentleman (Mr. Wise) differed from this hon. gentleman opposite (Mr. M'Gregor) as to the salaries of those consuls, inasmuch as he believed that in many cases they were too large. He (the noble lord) was more disposed to agree with the hon. member for Glasgow, that, upon the whole, the salaries were too low for the duties, and in many cases the consuls were prevented from showing that hospitality to strangers, cap tains of vessels, and others, which might be expected from them. But at the same time the pressure which lied been put upon the Government from time to time in these esti mates by the house had compelled the Government to rodu.:..e the salaries to the low* possible amount. He went over the list, and took into account the salaries es well as the fees. The hon. member suggested thatthe fees might be paid into the Exchequer, but the fees of these consuls did not correspond with the fees received by officers here, and which were paid into the Exchequer. Ttey were for notarial acts. The amount of each fee was settled by act of Parliament, and if the fees of some consuls were larger in amount than those of others, that arose solely from the circumstance of the acts clone being more nume rous. In proportion as the acts were numerous must the consuls keep a larger number of clerks and a larger office. There were the American consuls, with 2001. or 3001. a year, in ports where there was a great deal of business to be done. The reason he fixed the amount of their salaries so Tow was that their fees were very large, and it appeared to him that the great amount of the fees justified a considerable reduction in their salaries. The same principle was observed in settling the fees and s alaries in other places. He took into account the salaries and the fees together. The hon. member sug- FFeted. what had often been suggested before, namely, that tho condition..o.,f. ttheac,vssular duties should didby performed by persons at good plan. Tile . He not a a to missions. duties were of a totally different kind, duties performed b cnonsuls by international law was diffe rent, and h e ference in point of plan to consuls,- or having the g i ving a dipi tt at ( i ) a t think any advantage would arise from ',in attache. There would be no dif- hon. gentleman said with deal of truth in what the ard to merchant consuls. At the public. Th ere veatarYs asstt would be no advantage to lono time it was all the notrimeognerill that house to urge that all tho consuls should be th e --e Y i ernploy e d a respec s ects got their agents cheap er Vf la i n h t e• It was • said that able merchant established in very fond of min Ivho friend the member for Montreise Psa w l His late hon. that doctrine. To a certain degrea the tags in it. They. got the duties perfuttaZ tv::: therefore, Lail a hous?, and an office, and they pr "'Y a put to no additional expense in that respect , mad he was generally a man who was able to exercise hospitality. But this plan was open to the objection that other merchants might suppose, and exaggerate the notion, that by his o ra sular position he might have an advantage over them in his commercial transactions; and in places where the con sul had political functions to perform, it might be imputed to him that if he abstained from pressing the claims of in dividuals who had complaints against the Government, that he sacrificed their interest for the sake of making him self agreeable to the Government, and receiving advantage therefrom. Therefore, he said, it was better to have con suls not connected with trade. Trading was allowed in cases where no public inconvenience would arise, but in the majority of cases the consul was fotbidelen from trad ing. But then, on the other hand, if they forbid a consul from trading, they were bound to give him a higher salary than if they allowed him to trade. He was pleased to hear his hon. friend the member for Glasgow bear testi mony to the efficiency of the consuls as a body. He believed, as a body, , they performed their duties to their credit and the public advantage. In countries with which they had as yet but little trade these men went forth as pioneers of commerce, and he thought that so far from looking on these establishments with jealousy, those who were engaged in the commercial transactions of the country would acknowledge that in countries where their com merce was but just beginning, they would often, but for the service of these consuls, be exposed to loss and incon venience. Mr. THORNELY observed that great loss and incon nience were now occasioned to merchants by their being compelled to give bonds that articles contraband of war were landed at particular ports. and suggested that it would be a great saving if one certificate was made to serve for the whole cargo. Mr. WILSON said these bonds were absolutely neces sary to prevent sending articles contraband of war either to Russia or to ports whence they might be sent to Russia. The difficulty in making one bond do for the whole cargo was, that one defaulter out of twenty shippers might make the other nineteen answerable. Mr. OTWAY complained that English consuls abroad took fees of Englishmen for passports. He said he had every reason to be satisfied with the consuls he had himself encountered, but asked whether any one had been ap pointed from his having shown an aptitude for the office while in this country ? He believed the appointments were all made in consequence of the individual having some connection with the minister. With regard to the con sular and diplomatic functions, the practice of Vigland was an exception to the general rule. In the French ser vice a Consul-General was made Secretary of Legation, and those officers were transferred from one office to an other. That was also the case in Russia, and to a great extent in Prussia, and if it answered in those countries, why not here? He asked how long the Russian consuls were to continue to be paid ? Mr. WILSON said at the end of the second year an ar rangement would be made. In the meantime, every means had been taken to absorb these offices in other ap pointments, and three or four other salaried officers had been absorbed in other appointments. Lord PALMERSTON said, with regard to the question what were the recommendations, and what the qualifica tions requisite for consular offices, he could only say as far as he was concerned, he endeavoured to appoint those whom he thought fit to fulfil the duties. With regard to those who had to fill the office in the Levant snore care was requisite, because in addition to general capacity a certain knowledge of the habits and language of the country were reeuisite, and it was necessary to appoint persons who had lived in the Levant. He forgot to advert to one thing mentioned by the hon. gentleman, that the lonians and others bribed the consuls to give them the protection ex tended to British subjects. That could not apply to lonians, as they were already what were technically called " British protected subjects." Lord SEYMOUR asked how it was that the salaries of some of the consuls-general were no longer included in the votes, but were paid out of the consolidated fund ? Lord PALMERSTON explained that when the diplo matic relations with the South American Spanish repub lics were suspended it was thought advisable to pay the salaries of some of the consuls out of the sum put aside by the act of Parliament for diplomatic salaries, and this was an advantage to the public, as it prevented Govern ment from granting so much in pensions. Mr. J. M'GREGOR said he believed that the bonds which had been alluded to were useless obstructions to commerce. The vote was then agreed to. 25,0001. for the extraordinary disbursements of her Ma jesty's embassies and missions abroad.—Agreed to. 138,6091., superannuation or retire' allowances to per sons formerly employed in public offices, or in the public service. Sir C. TREVELYAN wished to know whether it was the intention of her Majesty's Government to introduce any measures with regard to the settlement of payments to the civil service and superannuation fund. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER intimated that as soon as the measures connected with the revenue and other cognate subjects had been disposed of, it was his intention to bring in such a bill. The vote was then agreed to. 2,2701. for relief to Toulonese and Corsican emigrants, St. Domingo sufferers, American loyalists, an d o th ers , w h o had heretofore resolved allowances from her Majesty, and who, for services performed, or losses sustained in the British service, had special claims on her Majesty's justice and liberality. Agreed to. 2,0001. for the National Vaccine Establishment. Mr. BRADY said this vote was too small to be of the slightest use. It was fearful to contemplate the ravages which smallpox had made of late years, and the Govern ment ought to organise a complete system of vaccination. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said the vote was for the support of a central establishment in London, which had existed almost since the days of Dr. Jenner, and which had been originated with the view of supplying proper means for vaccination throughout the country. The question of a systematic measure for en forcing vaccination was a matter which did not lie within the compass of this vote. Some years ago, however, an act had been passed which did establish such a system in connexion with the poor-law board, and he did not see what the Government could do more. Mr. BRADY stated that the act had proved to be an admitted failure. At the present time the operator had not the means of knowing with certainty whether what he used was the true vaccine lymph ; and many cases had come within his (the hon. member's) knowledge, in which children bad imbibed loathsome, and even mortal diseases, from having bean inoculated from unhealthy persons. Mr. COWPER observed that the act in question had come down from the Lords, and that this house was there fore hardly able to answer for its defects. However, a bill was in contemplation to remedy those defects. (Hear.) Sir J. PAKINGTON wished to know something more of the real value of this institution, from which he believed only a minimum of benefit was obtained. He happened to have had charge of the bill of 1853 when it came down to this house. It had proved totally useless and inefficient, and last year a bill was brought in to amend it, but the house would not listen to the proposal. He thought that it was of the utmost importance that the Government should take some steps to check the progress of this dread ful scourge. Mr. KENDALL suggested that the evil was owing to the practice which existed in some unions of ordering poor per sons to attend for vaccination on particular days in the week. The parties did not come, and so the thing was neglected. Mr. WILSON said that in former years hon. members had expressed their opinion that the act had been of the greatest benefit, not only to the kingdom, but even to most of the colonies. As to the vaccine institution itself, he had never before heard its utility called in question. Mr. BRADY did not doubt its utility as far as it went. What he said was that it was inefficient. Mr. HENLEY stated that in the city of Oxford, which only contained some 30,000 inhabitants, those who had suffered from small-pox within the last year or two might be counted almost by thousands. He believed the evil to have arisen from the insufficiency of the fees paid by the unions to the medical officers—an insufficiency which led to the operation being hastily and inefficiently performed. The vote was then agreed to. 3251., in aid of the institution called "The Refuge for f the Destitute." Mr. COWAN drew attention to the unfair manner in which Edinburgh had been treated. While a pecuniary grant was made to the institution in London, a similar one in the northern capital had actually been compelled to pur chase, or promise to purchase, for 5,000/. , a building belong ing to the State, in which its inmates (400 in number) had been lodged for years. He doubted the propriety of these eleemosynary votes altogether. Mr. WILSON explained that the 3251. was paid to the institution on account of 25 women who had been admitted into the institution on being discharged from prison. If the Edinburgh institution had similar cases it would un doubtedly have a claim for similar aid. The building re ferred to by the hon. gentleman was the property of the Board of Ordnance. It became necessary to sell it, and of course the board was bound to get the highest price for it. The parochial authorities had competed for the pur chase with the charitable institution. Sir S. NORTHCOTE wished toknow if the Government would extend the principle of contributions to institutions that received female prisoners to all institutions of that nature ? Mr. WILSON slid no general rule had been adopted ; the present vote depended on the peculiar circumstances of the case. The vote was then agreed to. On the next vote, 4,2001. for Polish refugees and dis tressed Spaniards, Sir W. JOLLIFFE wished to know what was the de crease in the vote for this year, and by what department the fund was distributed. Mr. WILSON said that the vote, which was formerly very large, had been transferred from the civil contingen cies in 1843. Some five or six years ago the house resolved that there should be no further charge made in respect of it —it would therefore cease when the present reci pients died off. There was no diminution this year, as none had died within the year. The fund was distributed by trustees. The vote was then agreed to. On the next vote, 4,3711. for miscellaneous charges for merly on the civil list, Sir J. PAKINGTON wished to call the attention of the ncble lord the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the present position of the Bishcp of New Zealand. He had last year called the attention of the house to the painful position in which the bishop was placed by the withdrawal of his salary. The Government then consented to pay it for another year, and the then Secretary of State addressed a despatch to the Colonial Government expressing a hope that the colonial legislature would pass a vote for the sup port of the bishop; but the legislature declined to do so. He hoped the Government would take care that the bishop should be assured an income sufficient to support his po sition either by a vote of that house or from some other source. (Hear, hear.) Lord J. RUSSELL had not had an opportunity of con sidering the matter ' • be would so, and inform the right hon gentleman and the house of the opinion of the Go. vern went. The vote was then agreed to ; and the CHAIRMAN or- dered to report progress. INDISPOSITION OF THE SPEAKER. Mr. BOUVERIE having left the chair, The Clerk of the house (Sir D. Le Marchant) rose and said—l have received a letter from Mr. Speaker, which, if it be the pleasure of the house, I will now read : " Dear Sir—l regret exceedingly, after the kind indul gence of the house in permitting me to leave the chair et an earlier hour than I could possibly have anticipated, to be obliged most reluctantly to inform you of my unavoid able absence from the house during the remainder of the night owing to indisposition ; I repeat that it is with sin cere concern I request you to make this communication to the house.—l am, dear sir, faithfully yours, C. S. LEFEVIIN." Lora PALMERSTON— I beg leave to move that the r s T o t u eo t e i t resolution oonfffiK theche having ov h fi n o sa u p s pe e au o kt f etrh t , h eb e qe 4 un t i h es wt i o or f ne A ad u . gust, ed lB d s3 t , tive the it r e e a s o o l l v u e t d ile , . , of the unavoidabTlheatwhev of e r x the . sphouLseklieltlehbee Chairmane informed reado absence 1 r .. THE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 8. 1855 of the Committee of Ways and Means do take the chair for that day only; and, in the event of Mr. Speaker's ab sence coatinuin„; for more thau one it ti,e nuns° shall think fit and shall so order it, take the chair in like manner on any subsequent day during such absence." Mr. FITZROY then took the chair. THE SPIRIT DITTIES. The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER, in moving the postponement of the Committee of Ways and Means to Wednesday, wished to make a short statement with re spect to the Spirit Duties Bill, which was on the paper for Friday. The house was aware that the bill, as it now stood, proposed to extend the drawback on malt spirits to England and Ireland as well as to Scotland ; the present state of the law in this respect had given rise to consider able dissatisfaction, and the subject had been several times examined into by committees of that house, and often de bated. He was very anxious to bring about a final and satisfactory settlement of the question, and he had under his consideration a plan f or p erm itti ng di st il lat i on of spii its from malt in bond; the effect of this change would be that, instead of a duty being paid in the first instance, and then a drawback being allowed for what had been paid on the malt, the distillation would take place in bond and only one payment be made; in order to take a per fectly just view of the subj ec t, it wou ld b e necessary to make a. small addition to the existing duties to compen sate for the duty of 2d. on malt used in distillation. It would not be convenient to introduce the change into the present bill, but if the house gave its assent he was dis posed, in the cpurse of the session, to introduce another bill to carry out the arrangement. He hoped thi s expla nation would be satisfactory to the gentlemen connected with the trade cow in London, and that the objection being removed they would withdraw their opposition to the further proress of the bill. MACARINEY, on the part of the Irish distillers, begged to ()iciness their complete satisfaction with the arrangement proposed by the right hon. baronet. Mr. HASTIE on the part of the Scotch distillers, ex pressed similar satisfaction. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS (SCOTLAND) BILL. This bill passed through committee. The Parliamentary Representation (Scotland) Bill and the Intestacy (Scotland) Bill were read a third time and passed. BURIAL GROUNDS (SCOTLAND) BILL. This bill passed through committee. &ETROPOLIS SEWERS. On the motion of Viscount EBRINGTON, the following returns were agreed to : Copies of reports of surveyors of Metropolitan Commissioners of Sewers, made in con formity with the directions of the General Committee of the Commissioners on the 18th day of Feb., 1851, as to the difficulties experienced by the surveyors in executing im proved works of house drainage, and also of water supply and house drainage combined. METROPOLITAN BUILDINGS BILL. On the motion of Sir W. MOLESWORTH, the following members were appointed a select committee on this bill:— Lord .1. Manners, Lord R. Grosvenor, Mr. Brand, Sir J. Shelley, Sir W. Clay, Sir J. Paxton, Mr. W. Williams, Mr. Alderman Cubitt, Mr. Jackson, Mr. Locke, and Sir W. Molesworth ; five to be the quorum. HOUSE DRAINAGE IN THE METROPOLIS. Viscount EBRINGTON moved for leave to bring in a bill to empower the Commissioners of Sewers to expend on house drainage a certain sum out of the moneys bor rowed by them on the security of the rates, and also to give to the said commissioners certain other powers ;for the same purpose. The noble lord said there were only about six weeks left to prepare for the period which had generally proved most dangerous to the public health. To illustrate the benefits which were derivable from house drainage, he would refer to the case of Lambeth-square, situated on the south side of the Thames. In that square the cholera committed fearful ravages in 1818. In the autumn of 1852, proper conveniences were provided, and a good supply of water was secured, at an expense altogether of five or six pounds per house. From that time to the present not a single life had been lost through cholera, though the whole of the neighbour hood had suffered severely, and the houses which previ ously let at 261. a year had since been eagerly taken at 281. Experience showed that even where there was not time to carry out a proper system of drainage, much good might be done in the same direction. He held in his hand state ments with regard to the effects which had been produced in the City of London by the cleansing of those places which were the chief causes of disease in the metropolis, and by the use of deofiorising and purifying appliances. The practic d result of the course pursued was that the mortality of the City was, under the energetic superinten dence of Mr. Seymour, the officer of health under the cor poration, reduced from one-twentieth to one-fiftieth part of the mortality of the whole metropolis. Under these circumstances, what he desired was to bring in a bill, first, to enable the Commissioners of Sewers to apply a sum not exceeding 25,0001., which would, it was thought, be suffi cient to put in a tolerably est) state some five thousand houses, where there was every reason to fear many deaths, if not from cholera, from some other epidemic, would other wise occur during the approaching hot season; and, se condly, to remove some of the legal and technical obstruc tions which at-present prevented the application of the provisions inserted in the Metropolitan Sewers Act to meet this numerous and distressing class of cases. He was con vinced that the sum which he proposed should be expended would be speedily recovered. If the palliative measure which he now proposed were adopted, the effect would, he believed, be to save thousands of lives ; and if nothing of the sort were done—if they allowed themselves there, as they had done in the case of Balaklava, to be enslaved by routine—and if, in consequence, no precautionary measure were adopted, he should have the melancholy satisfaction of having devolved on the Government the responsibility of preventible deaths. Sir J. V. SW ELLEY had no wish to oppose the intro duction of the bill, but must remind his noble friend that the money in the hands of the Commissioners of Sewers was raised for the specific purpose of carrying out arterial drainage. Moreover, until he saw the bill, he of course could not tell how his noble friend proposed to invest the commissioners with the power of entering private dwel lings, until some one had complained of a nuisance. Viscount EBRINGTON said he fully intended that the money should be recoverable. The measure was to be viewed entirely as one having reference to an emergency. Leave was then given to bring in the bill. The house adjourned at half-past 11. MPOIZTING INTELLIGENCE. The business of settling on the Chester events was resumed to-day, and a large amount of money changed hands. The transactions an coming events were chiefly ix reference to the Derby. St. Hubert was for some time firm at 9 to 2, but towards the close 5 to 1 was laid in hundreds. This placed him again on a par with Lord of the Isles, about wham 5 to 1 was taken to a good deal of money. The prineipal investments, however, were on De Clare ;11to 2 as taken to a large sum. This move ment was consequent on some very powerful support he had received at the Club. At the same odds many hun dreds were invested on him " outright," and some thou sands were betted at evens between him and Lord of the Isles. It would seem that, for money, De Clare was the best favourite of the three. Wild Dayrell was backed at 10, 11, and 12 to 1; Dirk Hatteraick and Grwculus Esuriens, for small sums, at 15 to 1 each, and Flatterer for some money at 12 to 1. THE OAKE3.—At one time Habena receded to 9 to 1, laid to 501. ; but, notwithstanding a report that she had "hit her leg," she returned to 5 to 1 taken. Closing prices : DERBY. sto 1 agst St. Hubert (taken) sto 1 aget Lord of the Isles (taken) 11 to 2 agst De Clare (taken freely) 11 to 1 agst Rifleman (taken) 11 to 1 agst Wild Dayrell (taken) 15 to 1 agst Grwculus Esuriens (taken) 15 to 1 agst Dirk Hatteraiek (taken) 16 to 1 aget Kingstown (taken) 20 to 1 agst Flatterer (taken) 1000 to 20 agst Vexation colt (taken) 1000 to 15 agst Noisy (taken) 1000 to 10 agst Rotherham (taken) 1000 to 10 agst Benharns (taken) 1000 to 10 agst Strood (taken) OAKS. sto 1 agst Habena (taken) sto 1 agst Nettle (7 to 1 also laid) 10 to 1 agst Blooming Heather (12 to 1 also laid, 12 to 1 agst Morgan la Faye (taken) The extensive property of the late Miis Morgan, of Pant-y•Goitre, who died intestate, is likely to afford pro fitable employment to the gentlemen of the long robe. There are already six claimants to these estates. 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ARMY BEFORE SEBASTOPOL COM- ir,r-r• I. 1 L4.1.2i• (Continued from, our first impression of yesterday.) Mr. Monsell, M.P., Clerk of the Ordnance, had held the appointment for two years and five months ' previous to the alteration of th e W ar Department. He was a co-ordinate member of the board, with no more power of originating anything than the other members of the board. He was the medium of communication between the Minister of War and the board. During the latter part of the war Sir Hugh Ross was the military medium of communication between the War -office and the board, whilst witness had the Civil Department ; during the present war he had the whole to attend to. His tirst order for warm clothing for the army was on the 21st June. He received it from the Minister of War, and communicated it to the board. On the 11th of July he sent out for patterns to be forwarded co Dr. A. Smith. The order was signed by himself. An order was given, signed by Sir Thomas Hastings, on 14th July, fir a board of medical officers to report on them. They met on the 15th., and reported favourably. After that the board gave orders for the supply, but materially changed several of the articles to he supplied, in consequence of subsequent patterns being sent in, the adoption of which was for the advantage of the troops, taking the b e tt er articles at the higher price. Mr. Bynaston had received an order for the supply of clothing previous to the board's making the alteration mentioned, part of which was sent in ; the alteration in the laboratory was made by the authorities at Wool with, under a misap prehension that he had given an order : so far as his memory served him he did no such thing, but the en largement had been of benefit to the service, from the in creased demands on the laboratory, and the committee subsequently approved of it. The outlay of money had been to the advantage of the country. Captain Collison (bad it not been approved of by the board) would have been the responsible person for the cost, he having given the order. By Lord Seymour—The work was done by contract, but he could not recollect when the irregularity was dis covered, if the board had the contract before them. The Chairman—lt appears by your evidence that public works might proceed upon contract without a knowledge of these facts cominglo the knowledge of the Board of Ordnance ?—lt appears so up to the 15th June. What steps did the board take on the discovery of such a great irregularity ?—I believe, none. The alte rations cast 2,0001. The approval of the board to the alterations was after the work must have been com pleted, and the contract entered into. The Chairman—Who is the party representing the Ordnance in that contract ?—The letter I have here is addressed to Captain Collison, of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. How was it that an understanding was made to pay money, and the board was not aware by whom it was made ? Ought not the board to know every step that was taken ? As you now represent the hoard can you tell who sanctioned the contract 9-1 presume the au thorities at Woolwich supposed I authorised the altera tion and execution of the work verbally. The contract was ultimately accepted by the Board, but not until the work was finished. Was not the work commenced and finished without knowing what it would cost ?—I should say not, but it is impossible for me to know anything about it. I think you had better examine Captain Collison on it. Sir J. Pakington—Did you ever know a verbal order to be given in such a case ?—I should be sorry to say a verbal order was never given in such a case, but I cannot recall a case to my mind. The alteration caused the saving of 1,200/. in the con struction of fusees in one week, and the probability of running short of shot and shell was prevented. In May, 1854, he was alone at the ordnance for a period of a fort night or three weeks when this alteration took place, and there was no board to consult relative to the expenditure. Captain Boxer subsequently brought under his notice the making of shot and shell, which was submitted to a board as soon after as another member of the board attended. He differed fribrn Sir Thomas Hastings that the signature of two members of the board was neces sary for authorising the expenditure of money. He had never heird of such an arrangement. Captain Boxer required 7,000/. for carrying out his intentiens for the construction of shot and shell. Witness took no measures to satisfy himself that sum was a correct estimate for the work * to be done. He undertook to produce certain results, and wit ness on his own res p ons ibilit y un d ertook the expendi- ture of that sum. Not only did he think his colleagues would sanction that expenditure, but he considered it was their duty to do £0 in this case. There had been no doubt a want of shells during the last 14 months, but be had heard of no defects in the quality of the article manufactured within that time. A pressing order came a short time since for shells which were supplied earlier than they other wise could have been without the machinery of Captain Boxer, and had they had the appliances earlier the shells could have been produced much quicker than they were. The foundry for shells alluded to is in the laboratory at Woolwich. An estimate was taken for the laboratory this year at 33,000/.; the expenditure had been 47.0001., in which was included the 7,0001. for Captain Boxer. By B Lord Seymour—ln November, 1854, the Duke of Newcastle sanctioned the expenditure of 10,0001. for the erection of a shell foundry. It first originated in his grace's office, and on its coming to witness he consulted with Collison and others upon the best place for putting it. Collison did not then make any objection. He passed over the head of the de partment (Col. Wilson) in the construction of this foundry, and went to Capt. Boxer, whom he considered a more competent person. How did you proceed with this building ? Was a re gular contract entered into by Capt. Collison believe it was so ; the building proceeded in the regular way, but the machinery in an irregular manner ; the greater part of the expense was for the machinery. By General Peel—The irregularities mentioned in connection with those buildings were carried on with the signatures of two members of the board, Sir Thomas Hastings protesting against it. The hon. gentleman was proceeding with the reading of a correspondence connected with the appointment, and dismissal of officers connected with the laboratory when the committee adjourned. OFFICIAL DESPATCH FROM FIELD MARSHAL LORD RAGLAN. (Front a Supplement to the London Gazette of Friday.) WAR-DEPARTMENT, MAY 7. Lord Panmure has this day received a despatch and its enclosures, of which the following are copies, ad dressed to his lordship by Field-Marshal the Lord Raglan, G.C.B.:— _ Before Sebastopol, April 21, 1855. My Lord,—Nothing material has occurred since I made my report to your Lordship on the 21st instant. The Russian rifle pit, immediately in front of tbat which was taken on the night of the 19th, was destroyed by a party of volunteers on the morning of the 21st inst. These were headed by Lieutenant and Adjutant Walker, of the 30th Regiment, who is stated to be an excellent officer, and to have conducted himself on the occasion in the most spirited manner. The pit was found to be empty, and being useless was immediately levelled and filled in. The enemy did not interrupt the work. I inclose the list of casualties, which, I regret to say, Ls heavy. The nearer we approach the place the more use is to be apprehended. Hitherto it has been less ;han might have been expected. I have, &c., RAGLAN. The Lord Panmure, &c. &a. Enclosure 1. RETURN OF CASUALTIES FROM THE 20TH TO THE 22n OF APRIL, INCLUSIVE. 9th Regiment of Foot-1 rank and file, wounded. 17th Foot-1 rank and file, killed. 19th Foot-1 rank and file wounded. 38th Foot-3 rank and file wounded. 41st Foot-1 rank and file, killed; 15 do., wounded. 46th Foot-1 serjeant, wounded. 47th Foot-3 rank and file wounded. 49th Foot-1 rank and file killed, do. wounded. 55th Foot-1 serjeant, 1 rank and file wounded. 57th Foot —2 rank and file, killed; 2 do., woun d e d 624 Foot-1 rank and file, killed ; 1 officer, wounded 77th Foot-2 rank and file, wounded 89th Foot-1 rank and file, wounded 2d Battalion Rifle Brigade-7 rank and file, wounded Royal Artillery-1 serjeant, killed; 1 rank and file, wounded Total-1 serjeant, 6 rank and file, killed; 1 officer, 2 serjeants, 39 rank and file, wounded. J. B. BUCKNALL ESTCOURT, Adjutant-General. Enclosure 2. NOMINAL RETURN OF OFFICERS WHO HAVE BEEN WOUNDED FROM THE 20TH TO THE 22n APRIL, 1855, INCLUSIVE. • WOUNDED. APRIL 21. 62d Regiment of Foot. Lieutenant-Colonel R. A. Shearman. slightlY J. B. BUCKNALL ESTCOURT, Adjutant-General. Enclosure 3. NOMINAL RETURN OF NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES KILLED FROM THE 20TH TO 22D APRIL, 1855, INCLUSIVE. KILLED. APRIL 20. 57th Regiment of Foot. Private Alexander Graham. Private Foster Murray. Royal Artillery. Serjeant James Bratton. APRIL 21. 17th Regiment of Foot. Private Charles Higginson. 41st Regiment of Foot. Private William Maitland. 49th Regiment of Foot. Private Michael Kelly. 62d Regiment of Foot. Private John Furlong. J. B. BUCKNALL ESTCOURT, Adjutant-General. Enclosure 4. NOMINAL RETURN OF NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES WOUNDED FROM THE 20TH TO THE 22D APRIL, 1855, INCLUSIVE. WOUNDED. APRIL 20. 38th Regiment of Foot. Lance Corporal James Mullens, slightly Private Win. Archer, slightly Private John Dignan, slightly 41st R egiment of Foot. Corporal Samuel Allum, severely. • Corporal James Davies. slightly Private John Burke, dangerously, since dead Private Win. Coughlan, severely Private John Gaffney, slightly : • fF ~ ~ Private Edward Garrard, slightly • - i• Private Martin Rogan, slightly Private George Fenwick, dangerously 47th Regiment of Foot. Private Michael Cormick, slightly Private James Barry, severely Private John Dwyer, severely 55th Regiment of Foot. Private William Fairlie, dangerously 57th Regiment of Foot. Private Joh❑ Pa,stield, slightly 89th Regiment of Foot. Private Moses Jones, slightly Royal Artillery. Gunner Samuel Beckley, slightly APRIL 21. 41st Regiment of Foot. Private Patrick Ennis, slightly Private John Henry, slightly Private John Malony, slightly Private Patrick Nowland, slightly Private Henry Turner, slightly Private Robert Skinner, slightly 46th Regiment of Foot. Serjeant Henry Gleed, severely 49th Regiment of Foot. Private Thomas Kemp, slightly 57th Regiment of Foot. Private Edmond Curtain, dangerously 2d Battalion Rifle Brigade. Private Thomas Flynn, clangorously Private John Twiggs, slightly APRIL 22. 9th Regiment of Foot. Private Richard Care, slightly 19th Regiment of Foot. Private James Donnelly, severely, since dead 49th Regiment of Foot. Private John Teasey, severely 55th Regiment of Foot. Serjeant Alexander McCloy, severely 77th Regiment of Foot. Private Thomas Oliver, dangerously Private Jessey Nicholls, dangerously 2d Battalion Rifle Brigade. Lance-Corporal Joseph Rowe, slightly Private William Perkins, slightly Private Robert Humpston, slightly Private Henry Arnitt, severely Private Thomas Flynn. severely J. B. BUCKNALL ESTCOURT, Adj utant-General. Enclosure 5. A RETURN OF CASUALTIES IN THE ROYAL NAVAL BRIGADE, BEFORE SEBASTOPOL, ON THE 21sT APRIL, 1855. WOUNDED. George Bogle, A. 8., Rodney, slightly CONTUSED. Lieutenant A. A. Douglas, R.M.A., slightly Total, 1 wounded, 1 contused, 2 casualties. (Signed) STEPHEN LUSHINGTON, Captain Commanding Naval Brigade. The Military Secretary to H. E. Lord Raglan, Commander-in-Chief. RETURN OF CASUALTIES IN THE ROYAL NAVAL BRIGADE BEFORE SEBASTOPOL, ON THE 22ND APRIL, 1855. WOUNDED. John Collins, Ord., London, slightly Total-1 wounded (Signed) STEPHEN LUSHINGTON, Captain Commanding Naval Brigade. The Military Secretary to H. E. Lord Raglan, Commander-in-Chief. RETURNOF CASUALTIES IN THE ROYAL MAVAL RRIGADE BEFORE SEBASTOPOL, ON THE 23D APRIL, 1855. - . CONTUSED. Ed. Smith, A. 8., Leander, slightly Jerh. Mahoney, Ord., Rodney, slightly John Gordon, Ord., Queen, slightly Total-3 cont used. (Signed) STEPHEN LUS HINGTON. Captain Commanding Naval Brigade, The Military Secretary to H. E. Lord Raglan, Commander-in-Chief. WIND AND WEATHER REPORT. Mo • DAY, MAY 7. Stations. Course of Wind. State of Weather. Greenwich .. S.W Partially cloudy. Lothbury Hague . W Very fine. Manchester W.S. W Rain. Stoke-on-Trent ... S.W Very cloudy. Carlisle Lancaster Maryport . Whitehaven. Leeds W Rain. Gainshorough S.W Cloudy. Boston S.W. Much rain. Great Grimsby Lowestoft W Fine. Southampton W. Fine. Cowes W... ...... ... Fino. Poole Portsmouth Winchfield S Fine. Derby S.W Rain. Leicester S.W Rain. Nottingham S.W. Cloudy. Harwich W Fine—Cold. Ipswich Cambridge N.W Rain. Yarmouth -W Fine. Brighton S.W Cloudy. 1 Holyhead 1 Liverpool Dublin W. Rain. ' Leamington N. Unsettled. Bristol W... Unsettled. Plymouth Exeter Gloucester Cardiff W. Fine. Swansea W Haverfordwest ... S.W Cloudy. York Glasgow Edinburgh S.S.W Rain. Perth Dundee Aberdeen .. S.W Fine. Hull S.W Rain. Scarborough S.W Rain. Whitby Berwick S.W Rain. Darlington . N. W . Rain. Shrewsbury.:...... S.W Cloudy. Newcastle . S.W. Rain. Strood S.W . Rain. Tunbridge S.W Overcast. PORTUGAL.—From Portugal we learn that the grape disease has again made its appearance in many parts. The orange and lemon trees, in addition to the bl ac k blight with which they have been attacked, were injured in the roots by a worm, which was destroying the trees. In the olive groves a new disease, caused by the settle ment of myriads of flies, had presented itself. CARLISLE €ANONRIES.—A bill introduced by Mr. Fergusson, Mr. Marshall, and Mr. C. Howard, pro vides that, whereas the population of Carlisle is large and increasing, and the stipends of the various incum bents of churches to whom the cure of souls is exclu sively committed are small and inadequate, the first vacant canonry in Carlisle Cathedral shall be suspended, and the annual income and emoluments of the same be equally divided between the incumbent of St. Cuth bert's, St. Mary's, Trinity Church, and Christ Church, in the said city, and their successors. The Ecclesiasti cal Commissioners are authorised, to pay to the incum bents the income of the canonry. In case the money payment now made to the Dean and Chapter should be exchanged for landed estates, a portion of the rents is to be paid to the said ineumbents. RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY.-- The 56th annual meeting of this society was held on Frid Ly in Exeter-hall ; the Earl of Shaftesbury in the chair. In opening the proceedings the n .ble •chairman said, the immense circulation of publications by the Tract Society was almost of itself sufficient to commend it to public sup port. The number of tracts issued by the society, in 112 languages, amounted to no less than 673,000,000, ex clusive of other publications. These were now more than ever necessary, in order to assist in stayitig the flood of immoral and pestiferous writings which we're spreading SO m uch pollution throughout the country. He believed that very great preparations were now being made to take advantage of forthcoming changes in the law to ex tend the'penny press, which many persons apprehended. and perhaps with justice, would be subversive of decency, morality, and religion. It would be the duty of the so ciety to counteract, as far as possible, the mischief which might ensue from the change in the law, or endeavour. to turn that change to the account of morality and reli glen. The secretary then read the annual report, which detailed the operations of the society at home and abroad, enumerating the various donations of tracts and other publications made during the year, among whi c h were large grants to the soldi ers and sailors in the Crimea, the Baltic, and the hospitals at Scutari. The total receipts for the year amounted to 69,2361., being an increase over those of last year of 1,111/. The total issues during the year were 28,292,194, showing an in crease of 915,619. The meeting was then addressed by several clergymen and others, and resolutions were passed commending the society to the public interest and support. The proceedings terminated by a vote of ' thanks to the chairman. [Anyzansamaisr.] TOE %it IN THE EAST. —POWERFUL PATENT RECONNOITRING GLASSES.— Messrs. S. and B. Solo mons, opticians, 39, Albemarle-street, Piccadilly. Observe opposite the York Hotel. By her Majesty's Roya Letters Patent for valuable and extraordinary improvements in the most powerful and brilliant Telescopes, Camp, Race course, Opera, and Perspective Glaaws, to know the distances of objects viewed through them—of - great importance to the army, navy, and others. These telescopes possess such extra ordinary powers that some 3i inches, with an extra eye piece, will show distinctly Jupiter's moons, Saturn's ring, and' the double stars ; with the same telescope can be seen a person's countenance three miles and a half distant, and an object from 16 to 20 miles. They are of larger and all sizes, with increasing powers accordingly ; whiletheirvary. ing from 4 t o 6 in c hes enable us to discover ed m , ovreery small, above, Exhib it a io n n d , the Georgian, hisn newly -invented, sze. _me Royal powerful waistcoat-pocket glass,the size of a walnut, by which a person can be seen and known 1i miles distant; they answer every purpose on the race-course, and at the opera houses, I country scenery, and ships are clearly seen at 8 to 10 miles. They are invaluable for shooting, deer-stalking, yachting, to sportsmen, gentlemen, gamekeepers, and tourists. Opera, race-course, camp, and perspective glasses, with wonderful power.—Newly-constructed Spectacle Lenses of the great est transparent power. The valuable advantage derived from this invention is, that vision becoming impaired is preserved and strengthened, and very aged persons are enabled to employ their sight at the most minute occu pation—can see with these lenses of a much less magnify ing power—and they do not require the frequent changes to the dangerous effects of further powerful assistance. Deaf ness—New Discovery.—The Organic Vibrator, an extraordi nary powerful, small, newly-invented instrument, for deafness, entirely different from all others, to surpass anything of the kind that has been, or probably ever can be, produced. Being of the same colour as the skin, is not perceptible ; it enables deaf persons to hear distinctly at church and at public assemblies ; the unpleasant sensation of singing noises in the ears is entirely removed; and it affords all the assist. anco that possibly could be desired. 39, Albemarlogareet Piccadilly. Observe —opposite the York Betel. - (YiTTVITTIV 71ff P R PIN CHELMSFORD —MAY 4. At the o pening of the market prices considersbls4/I.l°. those of last week were asked, but buyers did not seat; posed to accede to them; a fair am ount of buein oh° efloL7o4, ever, wa s su b seque ntly transacted at an advance „,0 per Barley qr. upon last week's quotations. Beans and )31,r,-,0 2s, oats is to 2s, white peas 3s to 43 dearer. Ba firm at late rates. 8 ' 38 Wheat, white, old, per s. s. n old e w q . . r . ..4.56i 778 Pea_,Oats, I P p v e a r h r t i q r t i r e d . . Ige . . ...... ... ... 1. ... .... t . 2 :1 9 1 i S t new.... 27 77 Boiling ... ..... .fl ii 27 31 Dun............. :..,;;; 4 4 27 35 Beans, Tick ........ ... r i 46 23 :0 Harrow tic° gl 4 0 68 72 Mangan-. ~? 70 74 Ditto, nor. v. red, Barley Grinding Malt Chevalier COLCHESTER— MAT 5. g ooll The supply of wheat was larger than last as/ d o , higher prices were asked, which checked business, f few samples sold were at nearly former rates. beans, and peas continue to advance in value. „,084e;- Prices to-daywere as follow :—Wheat, whi to tetg l 00, red, 72s to 80s ; barley, 32s to 34 s ; °ate, 283 0) co Mazagan, 40s to 42s ; middle and s mall, 40 W : white, 46s to 48s ; grey, 42s to 44.1. rod eif 64 ;biltih ttiheieo sneocfnuoinvwiniev. Official Statement of the Qua] in the port of London, fro] the 22d to the 30th April, ' 40 200 ( 270' 150 - ( 560 - 33 282 120 - l ig 294, g 7 , 4 40 •-• Colchester, Harwich Leigh Mahlon • KIRKCALDY—MA.Y 5. f )3 4°1 1 y. Oa Wheat. Barlets. I os , a n 80s Od 38s 6d 33 0 Od Ot First Second 70s 0ct335 0ct275 Oct Third I :ET.-MAT 7• O p A er L to M n A a ß t A t , Prices of Coal C Buddle W. Hartley l 7B' d 6 l 10. .•; il. ''''' 6 ':,) 9 i Carr's Hartley Howard's West Hartley .******** Davison's West Hartley 18 0 Hotton ........... ;,:..•'~„fs $ Hartlepool West Hartley 17 t Haswell ........ .. ) 5 $ . 00 ..rr . - 1$ Hastings Jonassohn Hartley lB 0 Hetton Lyons ~4 . $ Flolywell ..... .. 18 0 (Plummer . .............1, .. ...... . .1 .., , , i 6., Taufield 17 6 Pensher ...... ..... i.o , . ! .1$ ~ 1 ...'rlis 1 Netherton 18 (oßussell's Ilettoo .•', . ..„1 6 Taufield l6 0 Caradoc ...... •••••',l , .. ~ $ Moor Butes 16 0 Hartlepool ... ... .. •.'. I O'S Hartley . • l6 0 Stewart's . ........ 1': ........... 0 Wylam 15 6 K Hen, e_ 11 ohe h r 1. 11 . a. a .i. t. 1 . 11. e .. p .. .. 0 .. .. 0 .. i ......... '.. '..... '.... i l i g_ i the o n., t he Close hf mo Wallsend, Sze. Sou South ....... ; ....... „. 19 4 00 Tee 5....... Birchgrovetirog7,..... Carr's liferthir ''•• Halton 18 0 Lawson Riddell Eden Main Bell 1 SEABORNE MAIM• ....-----.......--- „ .... „,„ 8 „,,, - p te th rt er . _ ..6 (N signifies that tits malls are sent fronl by the night--and 11 by the morning - de s P W P Is tat tl l l O O, FrO 4 Day when m ane; u • ' raft EnV -, COUNTRIM . In General Poet- , 0 1 (0. ...„...00 America(byltrit .p ack)N .... - - . . .. \ L i v erpe° 1 0 09 1 Americs., kby Ul2 it ad Sts. r,ivorP c4 packet) • U.• ....N •iiPt oe i ji America (by States • , 6,01101.- - , d 4 .1 packet) .... .. ....N r , P Australia (via • Soutn- A Ala I Everyo C11,;:r.........._:(7:*... ................PiS.A .......„:... iso, .. soth .... k o p 30 ° t o n ! , . 1 MsouthaUltoo 1 101 ampton) .... - .... M "•"' ' • • • DOI% "' ILIA," Ditto (via Mars piles) N ........ . • • ... Ditto (via (via Cape or ',fowl htll ' Hope) ...... ..,,.,.N ..... .. n . ...PISI n° • •• l Ai le ri . c a a n ( d W ria es . t .. C . , :5 .. 5 . t . ) . ... z iis e. , 3d o, of the mo . .. o ver •• lop 24, & Alexandria.... ..... -3114th tic `2(l di of in . 1_ ..., t honP fl .„ 0 Bahamas ... _ .... _ _ Ai 17th et the molly . ';' o " ver ... t V ; 111; 16 Belgium ...... ~. _ ~,NlDauy .. .• • • " '• • , goofha DiP t. u irr O p , Brazil ........N,9th ot the month% ~ „Amite rs ll Buenos Ayres -- __ „All9th of the Month.• T ato p 0 , Cape of Good Ho is .. N . g opte o Cape of Good MO pe ...N Cape de Verde ,„, „h 9th Of team c mth 50Uth- - , ..- 01 ,e d ,:e• - Ceylon (see In IL a) ~.,,ptollr , Ceylon ......... _ _ 'l' oirti. lsoutf...- 4 0,„,,,il • Channel Isles ..: _ _ ...N Mon ~Wed...' nose utban' i r P Chili.- ...... .., _ _ N 19,1 et 17th of M° l China ... ... ;Once a month - • ' Dover •• •• to ' r L.I. Constantinople ...... I. ,8,1318,23,&2$ of i, ~,,,thaleP ', 1 416° .A Censta,ntlnople ...... _ '4th St' 20tn of 0101 .. • ja pe .. , • 1 Cont. of Eurolie M & N Twice daily •• • • 1 14 1 51 Egypt (see In as.) ~ Dover ...." p to • 7l, lot r . France ......... M& N Twice dailY • • •,',.„ southam" I ' ../1 Gibraltar ..... -Li 4,7,17,20,27 OA. - Ike ;) gre re yt e- owt e ... : cu . i . a ?....31 2nd & 17th 0___,( 01 ;,,,, yof a."o"4°° .,,, iln o P t: ll 13. ..4 iy i Hamburgh ...., nn..." -- ••• of st Ind of t he mon th Holland .... .. :: uctg.hrie.e.mlfpnt&d.)iabls) T 4 7 ll B, 2r d o ..2 t i h ry o o. f f. ra in. ° ; .; • ., no - , _ ,Te r ile . :::: ,1 . ' 04 01 y, ! I Honduras .. . E l o n n d l i an a (vilsiaSoes . ... .: .: .: mmN TDl7uateihlsydo.af.yt.h.&e..o7.o,,n:h.:::. ISsp,ooolyinauittelir.o.:lloi...ito..i.: p ..,;_ . :7.4.., I/. India (via AL trffei ll es)M 9th& 25th of mon"' n " , se r•• ,* •• '' ..4 r Ireland Li5b0n......... .... „tri 7,2, 17, & 27 o f m. Sog t ,,,, t optosll,o Madeira .. •.,... •.....M 9th of the month Sellrl,ol ... Ail Madeira ...........-N 23d of month .... TAVo'r- fAir Malta (see Insli a) Malta ...............N B , 18, &28 of mon. DoVer "...‘ ' 1 Mauritius (see , India) lid Mauritius ...........N 14th of the month ~..n o te r M.xioo ...... ..... .31 2na of the month.. 130 51 ti' - ....! 10 , Naples ...... .. ...... N sth l sth2sthof mon. Doeer_;,: o tsio e New Granada ...... )111 '2d & 17th of monthßollth,L7,o o • New Zea1and........... By private skip .• i • Va riv- ,....• • Papal States .... ......N sthlsth2sthonnon. Dev!__„,otoll Peninsula Peru ...„„ „,,,,, _ ~Al, Sd 8c 27th of mon. Soutbuss•7o Port Natal ..- ......N By private ship... VOL ° ~:f* ,i Sicily ...., _ .... „.....N sth lOth2sthofmon,,DoY°. *" ,•_.• 009 Tuscany ...... .. „, ~ N Sthlsth2sthotinon.lDo v f.;;;l oP 0 Venezuela .. - Van Diemen'xland (see Australia) West Indies ........'. lf 2d& 17th of month try { /ISlr''' ths ll4 .tiAl The 10/14 0: 1:411°° - e When any of these dates fall o'i a SundaY, -.-, ei;;00 4 epatched on the following day. wick the exceptlv 4 deaux. Tist F 27.10: Southampton). and the Malta, both of which will be . preceding day.. ........—,--......------•-•"0 , r i ; 11° S4 SS. ~,,00 is pl a ii, sort bears the name of " 1111114 ,„ 0(1, 1 1 . 2 STRAWBERRIES in Paris . - : iii ss- prv ii , but the fined; kind, called "Anglaises," n ° " -. tr" - a. l `kJ Angers also, furnishes a quantity o f tl' lll o s.7op amount of them altogether sold is mere t bil or a ,,i11 . ,0 1 Cherries seldom appear before the i oidal e gorr i in May ; the first see in Paris come fO rd O ribro,, sP,; Lyons, and Bordeaux ; about 200,0 00 w ii - o rro" ili . r: early fruit is annually sold. plums fro, p ori c oolil other parts are sold to the amount c",,, r .1 6 ' , It . ' 100,000 f. ; :and peaches from the south " 40 0 1 b V; apricots are, supplied from Marseilles, Alt:ivergliae'fra6 deaux, and alsc, from Burgundy and ''' . ol 4 ,ti ie - ,d consumption, arriounts to about 230,000 f• 55 d ro Montauban, P,ordeaux Saint PerraY , tili cl e r 4, figure in the a'odve estimate for 140,000 f, ° I3 r w U r o a n ck d e a d y.— ba S rq e 1,0 0 t l ' . 30,000 f. .. -.-,-- 0,40 THE LATE WRECK. IN THE CHAVIIC' dell Y.A, rurn ber of the drowned is about 2()() in ll; ' venty-four bodies of ! laggnenli'bO_fore. fr ne John have been w ashiru - / 9 611* - t The coroner's inquest was resumed to -daY' • 0 BIRTBS. erb°! N OF A SO. On the 44thinst., at Fetoham Rect or ! , 1 3 111 1 ' %' 1, wife of thge R ev . E . G ra h am Moon. „.• o f Dr' r , On the 4th inst ,at Hereford, the wiletora, 0 0 , On the 4th i n st • . at the Avenue, Strea sopor ect to Hooper. . ~ Gro On the sth i ns t., a t SG , Green-street, or Mrs. Wm. Cavendish. Foto% ,y, On the 4th inst.,at Wbodgreng? 00 0 ' •pr , Essex, the wife of Mr. Thomas Matto' _ ilfde On tho 7th i n at 26, Orsett-terrace, ''''' wife of C. S. ,5 a tterthwaite, Esq. Of r 1°- 0 OF A DAITGIITEI t • th e A On the. 6th insrt ,at 41, Saokville-street, „Sir of C. J. Parkinsion, Esq wife 4 On the 6th t., aiAldercar-hall, th e " __Aso Jessup, Esq. ; F g r O On the sth tat Islington, the ° Alliston, Esq. 9 ---".- -------------- i f 01311 0 M A Rll I E oh , ilit „di New Ch,, rl •oh e A tr On the sth bleb ,at St. Pancras t o P l- _,.AOP Pococke, Esq., , Dl' kensington, to georiets, caw - ifOs second• aughter of John Smith, Eeq•' °f P h - OW 01: north, Camden-t 1 twn el,clest daughter of H f thand sy, •0' ti On the sth it is t , a't the British Bulb ° , 0 0 ,010 ' Henry Leigh G re en, C.E., of London, P t a isP" _ do lli be r i Cs of Potsdam. ° ra Csi li $. ' P ch, li 0 On the sth irest , at St. Giles's Chur jA ive,,,, is ,eo t, Surrey, Edward so . nof Lieut.-Col. 3fail l '4 e r of i nfon, to Mary Anne 2 kartha Leigh, only clau,gr,,hard.v;, of Boyles, Esq~ of Esq., o f kd: _ "gt on -place, Camberwll, ' dr , v Ao t ----. P- t onri, lieard,Qoxiny A lL ____. _____ a ----- Lre aths . "; t t ore , On the sth in. 7t ~ at St. Leonard's '-'"" Au l l" White, of Bron 11 ey, Middlesex, te'Magrestbs daughter of Her Lr y Simmonds, Esq. , 0f Chevalier Irate t eotnO On the fies t sher h tt: : o: 7 7a t dstg h qshi n ir s tti‘ • pl i ol .._ 0 01) Oki" E.l, V° tea li Thomas Richar t ,l Downes, Esq., late Co o re 74. Chris top] ser Strachey, , e str e : l o . Lords, la:lo a f: 1 a On the sth ins t., at 13, Upper prionv•-s, Ifi el t oe Admiral 1:5:0,:. io'lia.d:stga.2e,ts,F,.lCelnsffinDgt.en-park- Apcbsz , G. th Tottenham,ert rc f Se01:11::::1:01:01 1 : 0. 0;0 . p o l o o r; . n , d Upper. BelrwvPa:: o: :594 K n ight of 0 ° Russia, aged 'l7. of the 00 On the 4th in t Mr. William Nichols, 1 6 g • le p h.e Westminster Hotel, s tir! ) Sharp, the sth in 64 ~ at Lee•road, Elaelihe Esq., ag , ,6 I 66. f Stre 4 ' LliP _do lii O n the 7th in st , Chas. Webb, Fscbt ° ,P r A 73. .! On the 6th in it., at Forest Hill , . -14. r. of llll°ll3P%rs aged 72. w ife .000 / , On the sth. in: it., at Brixton -place, Vli z* yo r ! 1 ' W. Berry, of th . e I tank of England..,,,, of X"' On the sth in at. , Philip Browne, g"1" ieg, aged 76. , it° Of;/01 MO PY LONDON : Prii4eti and Published by 00 00,- 0 S of No. 112, Stipa id, Printer , at The 51111 1.1/ the 4142 Strand, in, the P 3 ve i n et of the S aver, Middlesrix, Mae jay, May 8, 1856.