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Persia are of that character that our Minister has with drawn from Persia, whilst those with the Cabinet of Washington are such that the retirement of our Minister there had been demanded. (Hear.) I think these two causes of sufficient importance to have received a passing remark in her Majesty's Speech, as the Government has been enabled to inform the house as on former occasions, "that our relations with foreign nations are on the most amicable and friendly footing." (Hear, hear, and laughter.) At least I think they should have led us to imagine what danger it is that threatens a rupture with our relations in Asia, and also in America, and what security they have taken against its occurring. With re gard to America, we are bound to that country by such close and intimate relations, not only with our commer cial relations, bat also with the ties of language and affi nity, that I think it unworthy of the dignity of a great country like England to believe that the United States were earnest in the recommendation said to have been made by them. No doubt the affairs there were alarming ; but with regard to the so-called Clayton-Bulwer treaty, so far as I can judge of the case, I can conceive of no other construction being pat upon it than by her Majesty's Mi nisters—(hear)—and I consider that where the interpreta tion of a treaty was concerned, that the most fitting mode of deciding any differences of opinion that might arise on its construction, is to refer it to the arbitration of a friendly State—(hear)—and, from that cause, I trust there cannot be any apprehension of a rupture with our rela tions with that country. I wish I could speak so confi dently with regard to the other circumstances connected with America. The Government has, I believe, made every apology which the circumstances of the case demanded ; but I cannot conceal from the house the fact that I think we did not act exactly right in the first instance. The house would consider that when the Foreign Enlistment Bill was under discussion, one of the objections urged against the bill was that, in all probability, when it came to be put into operation, that we should bo in constant disputes with those powers whose subjects, without their concurrence, we were seeking to enlist —(hear)—and say what you please, and unguarded as might be the language of Mr. Crampton, it is it disputable to my mind that incarry. ing out the objects' of this bill, that whilst you have studi ously guarded against interfering with the law, you have indisputably evaded the spirit of the municipal law ' of th e United States. It is a matte r o f d eep regret that her Majesty's Government should have been betrayed into such an error, but so it was, and it appeared to have been the cause of great popular excitement; the people of America considering that they had been insulted. I will venture to entertain the hope, founded upon the common sense of that great and intelligent community, that when the first heat of indignation and anger shall have passed away— that when the object for which agitators shall have inflamed the public mind shall have subsided—that they will feel no intentional offence was meant or given, in the first place, and that they will also feel that the apology which this Government has made is a sufficient reparation forthe wrong they have sustained. (Cheers.) I venture, there fore, to hope that in that quarter also our relations will not be disturbed, hut, at the saine time, I must say that I think that her Majesty's Government would have acted more wisely, with a view to soothing any angry feeling they might by their acts have excited, and of paving the way for the re-e s t a bli s h men t o f fr i endly feelings with that country, had they inserted a conciliatory paragraph into her Majesty's Speech with reference to that country, in stead of passing it over in silence, and in a manner which 'hope and trust the people of America will not construe in a somewhat contemptuous manner. Upon the latter portion of the Speech I am not disposed to offer any com ments, other than that something morn definite should have been s a id o f th e measure to be proposed, improving the law in Great Britain and in Ireland, and to which their anxious attention was directed. But there are other topics of perhaps greater difficulty and importance, which, I think might have been mentioned. For example, the education of the people of this country will, perhaps, be considered as more worthy of allusion than many of the questions introduced into the Speech- (hear, hear);—bat I suppose those topics are introduced as being most easily dealt with, ou the princip!e that ss Q rias "Desperat tractata eiteecere posse reliuquit." (Hear, hear, and laughter. In conclusion, I will only say that I do not intend to offer the slightest opposi tion to the unanimous adoption of the Address, or to move an amendment, though I think it might ho re-written with advantage - (laughter)—but that not being answer able for the matter it contains, nor its style, I will leave that for her Majesty's Government to settle amongst themselves. (Laughter.) I concur in the general policy which they have held out, that of conducting the nego tiations for peace with arms in our hands, and that no peace shall be conducted but what is a just and honourable one—(hear)—and that they will not carry on the war for a moment longer than they have accomplished that for which we went to war, and the noble earl might depend that me and my friends will not be actuated by any party motives to embarrass the Government in carrying out their determination. (Hear.) One subject was not alluded to in her Majesty's Speech which was of the utmost constitutional importance, affecting the rights and privileges of their lord ships' house—that of granting a peerage for life to a distin guished and learned person. It had been conferred in my opinion for the purpose of trying the extent of the prero gative of the Crown, and without venturing to discuss this question, which is of such high constitutional importance, I might venture to say it is a subject that ought not to be passed over in silence even on the first night of the session of Parliament. This prerogative of the Crown to create life peers, but which 1 think of doubtful legality, has not been exercised by any sovereign on the advice of any Minister for the last 300 or 400 years, and I earnestly exhort your lordships on this question, which concerns you all persons ally, and much more so the liberties and constitution of the country, to consider whether your lordships will or can, or ought to, submit to any such exercise of the prerogative. (Hear.) This question, I think, requirea to be discussed at the hands of those snore experienced in constitutional law then I am, and consequently better able to deal with it, and without the slightest possible admixture of party feeling. (Hear.) I hope, therefore, her Majesty's Govern ment will give the house an opportunity of discussing the question before the learned baron took his seat, and there by not in his presence. Earl CLARENDON said—l agree with the noble lord who has just sat down that there is no questionto be considered second in importance to that with reference to the relations between this country and the United States, and I concur in what he has said with regard to Central Americe. (Hear.) It is simply an interpretation of a treaty on which a dif ference of opinion has arisen, and which can be settled by arbitration ; and the Government have offered to refer the question to the arbitration of a third party, and abide by it; and he indulged the hope that that would be acceded to by the United States. (Hear.) With regard to the other point, to which no allusion has been made in her Ma esty's Speech, I agree with the noble lord opposite that her Majesty's Speech is as little expressive as possible, which was far preferable than going at length into va rious points, and which c o uld no t b e a ll u d e d t o i n the Speech without the Government was prepared to lay va rious papers and correspondence connected with them on the table. Neither do I think it a friendly way of pro meting a solution of a disliculty. A correspnelence was still going on between the two Governments on that ques tion, the last communication being received from the United States about two days ago, and under these cir cumstances 1 think the public interest would not have been served by an allusion to it in her Majesty's Speech.. The origin of that dispute arose from the Government re ceiving numerous epplicetions from foreigners and British subjects in America, who were anxious to join the Foreign Legion, some from motives of loyalty, and others from political interest and feelings, awl then issuing instruc tions to the Government of Nova Scotia to consider whe ther persons from the United States could be received without a breach of the American law. Mr. Crampton was informed of the circumstances at the time, and in formed that no violation of the American law was in tended, and to which he made no objection. .(Hear.) This was communicated to the Secretary of State, and shortly after an agent of the English Government at New York opened a house, and issued handbills, and proceed e d t o re ceive recruits. There has been no recruiting, to my know ledge, in the United States, but persons had gone from thence to Halifax for that purpose, and Judge Kane had laid dowif that paying the passage money of persons to en list at a foreign port was no violation of the American laws. (Hear.) The persons referred to, although given money to enable them to proceed to a foreign post, went as volunteers to enlist in her Majesty's service or net, and many who received money for that purpose, having a disinclination to enlist, on arriving at their [destina tion, were not compelled to do so, and were loft to follow their own pursuits. (Hear.) A correspondence of not a very agreeable character has certainly since taken place, but I indulge the hope that it has reference to a bygone transaction. In July of last year Mr. Buchanan wrote me a note, on the part of the United States Government, com plaining of the enlistment, and desiring me to bring the subject tinder the consideration of her Majesty's Govere ment. I replied that her Majesty's Government had not the slightest intention of violating or infringing the law of the United States, and regretting that anything of the kind should have been done by any agent of the Govern• meat, and that, if it had been so done, it had been done without the authority of her Majesty's Government. (Hear, ear.) Finding it would be impossible to carry on or faci itate the procuring of men from the United States with snit giving real or apparent offence, er suspicion that the law of the country would be violated, her Majesty had, before receiving Mr. Buchanan's second ante, given orders that the whole of the proceedings should be put an end to in the United States. (Hear, hear.) Regret was fully ex pressed for anything that might have been done contrary to the law of that country ; and I cannot believe, as my noble friend has stated, that such a question is not capable w of amicable se ttl ement between t great countries so inti mately connected. I feel satistie s i o thae Mr. Crampton has not intentionally done anything y t o o n sliv r ent . such an event speedily ecsiarring, and assure desirous of peace than that gentleman. ielmispentoheinqatinesmtiooti.ei will shortly be brought to a satisfactory- termination, but eniteici(eirmdpolilshthedinkbeznt allusion to I cannot believe it could be n it in her Majesty's Speeds, mistakealr friendsan thet on the other side of the Atlantic would so far' feeling of her Majesty and her Majesty's Miaisters think that the omission of the subject from the Royal Speech) was meant as an insult to them. (Cheers.) I th ink it scarcely necessary for me to say that I cannot concur en . tirely in all that has been said by my noble friend en the other side with reference to the fall of Kars, and the meg. nitride of the event, and the indomitable courag e that leet been shown by those brave niers ' • and with regard t o th e question ho has asked me, I can only say that the of tho papers connected with Kars from the time it w w a ll s . fi 'e first put under the command of General Williams, shall be laid before your lordships. I will only ask your lord ships to suspend rale judgment o n th a t even t un til you have seen the p a pers to which I refer. The noble lord has also referred to the reports in circulation with respect to the feeling said to exist in the French Government, mid among s t many of the French nation, with reference to as sistance having been withheldfromeitng able to give it the the garrison of K ars . I that can only say t am happy in b most unqualified contradiction. (Cheers.) ldo not mean to say th at in France, an d i n cer t ai n , tne .french papers, that th e id ea has not often been pu t f or ward, and stated, that the was a wasting carrying of the war into Asia Minor of French blood for English interests, but I give the most te unqualified contradiction that such is t h e f ee li n g at h Emperor of France or his Government. (Cheers.) I feel it Pedi nt in me wore I to give would be in ex y o ur lordships e more information at present on one topic than I should be ostensibly justified in doing. I need hardly add to ;slat her Majesty's Speech has indicated that the Government, fully relying on th e spirit of the people of this country, were fully prepared to carryon this war to a successful ter mination, and with greater means than they had hitherto possessed. Yet at the same time they had never been dis inclined to listen to peace, but have been all along anxious to bring the war to an honourable and satisfactory conclu sion, it certainly was not for France or England to make overtures to Russia, and I think we can understand the motives which actuated Russia in not making ereesos tti„, to us. Austria being in a conditi on to proffer her good tl]ees, and the time she chose for it was eery opportune, being at the time when the approach of winter caused a THE SUN, LONDON, cessation of hostilities. Austria undertook to ascertain and make known to the Cabinet of St. Petersburg the termson which the Allies would consent to terminate hostilities, and I must do Austria the justice to say that from the first she admitted the necessity that the terms of peace should be clear and precise, in order to do away with, as far as possible, any lengthened negotiations, and arrive at an early and successful issue—(hear) —above all, to get rid of a re petition of those misunderstandings which, on a former oc casion, placed Austria in a painful position. The Govern ment of the country did not think it their duty to refuse the offer of Austria, however confident they might have been that another campaign would have added, if it had been suggested, to the military fame of England—(hear)—but such anticipations I consider unjustifiable for the prolonga tion of the war beyond the objects for which it was under taken. (Cheers.) Notwithstanding the spirit that animates the people of this country, I believe that the sound judg ment and reason which characterise the people of this coun try will approve of the course that has now been taken. (Hear.) It was the original offer of Austria to communi cate these terms to Russia on her own responsibility, but of course it was necessary before they could be signed that the allies should see them. No intention, I assure your lord ships, of disrespect was entertained towards Sardinia and Turkey by omitting them from her Majesty's Speech ; and I can only assure your lordships that her Majesty and her Majesty's Government are sensible of the courage and bra. very Sardinia has embarked and shown in the contest, and the manner in which she has carried out all her engagements. (Cheers.) It was but simply necessary for her Majesty to declare in her speech that, in concert with her allies, she had thought it her duty to enter on negotiations of peace. Austria, however, has now become a party to those terms which she has made herself responsible for, and she had entered into an engagement to break her diplomatic rela tions with Prussia if she rejected them; and that she would afterwards consort with the allies as to the best means of coercing Russia. (Hear, hear.) The terms were sent by Austria to the Cabinet of St. Petersburg for her simple answer "yea'' or "nay," forbidding at the same time any discussion of them, or admitting any modification of them or the reception of any counter-proposition what ever. (Cheers.) Russia, however, remitted her answer not as requested by Austria, but with modifications ; on which Austria, true to her engagements with the alli es , i n f orme d the Russian minister at Vienna that unless an answer—a pure, categorical answer—was returned to the propositions by a certain period, she would withdraw her minister from St. Petersburg, and the passports sent to the Russian lega tion at Vienna. (Hear.) This was communicated by Prince Gortschakoff to the Russian Government, on which the answer, pure and simple, was sent by telegraph, and the despatches received on the 21th inst. That circumstance was communicated to the Government the day before yes terday, and the plan proposed to be adopted is that the terms whim have been accepted by Russia shall be agreed to by the representatives of the allies at Vienna, who will sign short protocols agreeing to the preliminaries of peace, which latter will be signed at Paris. That 'an armistice shall be agreed on, and the negotiations of the new treaty acted on. - These protocols may be signed even by the time our instructions have been sent over for its being done. I shall not now interfere with the terms proposed, nor do I think it right to discuss what should be the duration or form of an armistice ; but I must take this opportunity of saying that I agree with my noble friend that it should bo of as short duration as possible. (Cheers.) I have now in formed your lordship; of the present state of affairs ' and great doubts and anxieties mu s t o f course b e f e lt as to the result. It was impossible to deny that a doubt was felt as to the sincerity with which Russia may have accepted these colditione ; the readiness with which she has accepted them, and the manner in which she proceeded last year, after purely and simply accepting the terms of peace, have increased that doubt. (Hear.) It was impossible to dive into the thoughts and analyse the mind of Russia; but it was to be hoped that she was now sincere. You are aware of the failure that has attended the subtle diplomacy of Russia, and it would be to the interest of that country to treat on safer grounds. Russia desires peace, and I think the Emperor of Russia has shown a moral courage in accept ing these terms, which I have reason to believe are distaste ful to the war party in Russia; and I hope he will continue to exhibit the same moral courage, and not permit any at tempt of evasion, but maintain it to the letter and in spirit. Should this fortunately he the case. I think we have a speedy prospect of obtaining that which has been throughout the object of the war —a safe and honourable peace. (Cheers.) And by that I mean, that a peace which degrades and dishonours Russia will not be a safe one. But I think, however, that Russia has accepted conditions that will cast no stain on her honour, and Russia must be aware that the coercive policy imposed on her has arisen from the cause of alarm and irritation she has given to Europe, which has now been arrest e d, an d on which ac count it is that she has been required, and has consented to give guarantees for her maintaining in future the in tegrity of Turkey. Your lordships are probably aware that we are accused of insincerity in having accepted these terms of peace, that although we have accepted them we still intend to continue the war, because we want more military glory, and that another campaign would be pro ductive of so much military renown as would compensate for the sacrifice of human life that had been made in the course of the present war. (Hear , hear.) I mentio n th ese reports because they have been lately circulated and gene rally believed, in order to give them an unqualified contra diction. (Cheers.) However much we may be aware of the spirit that animates the country, and however much it, might be regretted that the vast preparations which have been made and are now making, and of which we have no example in this country, should not be turned to account, and redound to the military fame of England, yet I am convinced that the number of such persons will I decrease rapidly, provided we get the full measure of the conditions of peace. (Hear.) From whatever quarter, however, a departure took place from the full carrying out the conditions of peace which we have a right to expect, I feel the people of England will not consider any saeritiee too great to enable us to carry ou the war rather than sub mit to conditions of a different nature to those which her Majesty's Government have now agreed to, and to which we will faithfully and honourably adhere. (Cheers.) The noble earl then adverted to carrying out the negotiations devolv ing on him, observing that in acting on the part of 'her Ma jesty's Government, I shall enter on these negotiations with the sincerest desire for peace, and with a profound regard to that which is for the honour and dignity of England. I think I might say, without violation of official reserve, that the sentiments by which her Majesty's Government were animated are entirely shared by the Emperor of the French, and I hope it is not presumptuous in me to say that the firmness, moderation, and the straightforward and honourable conduct of the Emperor of the French is beyond all praise. He desires peace, but be will not make any peace incons'stent with the dignity and honour of France. Like her Majesty's Government, he is determined that the preparations for war, both naval and military, shall go on with intrepidity and activity in order that both countries might be completely prepared to take the field on the same day, should these negotiations not be honourably carried omit by Russia. (Cheers.) Earl GRANVILLE oonsidered the noble lord who bad juee sat down had so completely answered the statements of the noble lord opposite that he need not further advert to them. With regard to the apprehension that appeared to be entertained by the noble lord opposite, as to the im proper use of the royal prerogative in creating a life peerae e in the case of Baron Wensleydalo, he W2B ready to defend the conduct of her Majesty's Government in that respect. He fully agreed with the importance of the question, and that it was one which their lordships would no doubt fully discuss, but he protested against its being discussed by only a certain portion of the members of their lordships' house. He felt certain it could be safely discussed by the whole of their lordships, free from party, because the learned baron's elevation had in no case arisen from any political votes he might give in that house. Ho assured their lordships that the Government would not take their lordships by sur prise, but that they should have an opportunity of discus sing the question before the learned baron took his seat. Lord CAMPBELL—I can only say that I entertain very grave doubts whether that could be done, if it were desirable, without the authority of Parliament, and without a new law to alter an established precedent. I think it a very tit question to be discussed, whether it bo within the pre rogative of the Crown, and whether the prerogative of the Crown would be wisely exercised; but I have great doubts that the power exists without a new law. After a few words of explauation from the Earl of DERBY, in reply to Earl Granville, which were inaudible in the gallery, The address was agreed to, and the house adjourned a 8 o'clock. HOUSE OF COMMONS.—(YESTERDAY.) The house resumed its sittings at a quarter to four o'clock, when the SPEAKER took the chair. NEW MEMBERS. The following new members took the oaths and their seats : Sir C. Napier, for Southwark ; Mr. Bouverie, for Kilmarnock ; Major Sibthorp, for Lincoln ; Mr. Rust, for Huntingdonshire ; Mr. M'Evoy, for the county of Meath ; Capt. Joliffe, for Wells ; Mr. Lowe, for Kidderminster ; and Mr. Bond, for Armagh. SESSIONAL ORDERS. The usual sessional orders were considered and agreed to. NEW WRITS. On the motion of Mr. HATTER, new writs were Or dered to be issued—for Taunton in the room of the Right Hon. Mr. Labouchere, who has accepted the office of Colonial Secretary ; the Right Hon. Mr. Baines, who has accepted the office of Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster ; for Wigton, in the room of Mr. Dalrymple; for Edinburgh, in the room of Mr. Macaulay ; for New castle-on-Tyne, in the room of Mr. T. F. Blackett ; and for Rochester, in the room of Mr. Villiers, who has accepted the Chiltern Hundreds. On the motion of Col. JOLLEY a new writ was or• dered for the University of Cambridge, in the room of the Right Hon. H. Goulburn, deceased ; and for MiJhurst, in the room of the Hon. S. Walpole, who has accepted the Chiltern Hundreds. Mr. HAYTEIt gave notice, on the part of the Go vernment, for leave to move the following bills :—To amend the law of partnership ; for the incorporation and to reg,u'ate joint-stock companies and other associations; to regulate certain offices in the House of Commons ; to amend the acts relating to the metro politan police, and to render more effectual the police force in counties and boroughs in England and Wales— (hear)—on an early day to introduce a bill for the better zreuthla.tion of the Corporation of tha City of London— troelaiscionengaatt:ipi aboli tion passing tolls and regulations of local burial l.. of thlie)P.ldnega—df iin ir a a bill to farther amend the law Ireland, - relating country, a relatingthird for t o the better care and reformation of juvenile offenders in I Ireland. DECIMAL COINAGE. Mr. SMITH gave notice of an address to her Majesty relative to a decimal standard of weights and coins. • ARMY MEDICAL REFORM. Mr. STAFFOR D gave notice that on an early day he should call the at'ention of the house to the present state of the Army Medical Department. (Hear.) EDUCATION. Lord J. RUSSELL gave notice that, early in -March he should submit for the consideration of the house cer tain resolutions with rega7d to education in England and Wales. FOREIGN ENLISTMENT. Mr. BAILEY gave notice that on that day fortnight he should move a resolution relative to our present mole of Eoreign Enlistment, and on Mon day put a question to the First Lord of the Admiralty with reference to the conduct of Admiral Stirling in the China Seas. THE EXPENDITURE OF THE COUNTRY. Mr. WILLIAMS gave notice that he should move for a return showing the gross receipts and expenditure of the country, detailing the cost of collection, including those of the Woods and Forests and the Land Revenues of the Crown. elapsed since last session. At the end of last session, in another place, a noble lord made a speech concerning the objects which were contemplated by the present war, and that noble lord assured the other House of Parliament that one of the objects of the war was to vindicate the cause of the oppressed nationalities of Europe. But, a short time after the C'elivery of that speech, the noble lord was in vited to take one oe t hr Mjty's JUVENILE CRIME. .• ousels; but Ist f us th hope highes that he places was so invited a by es the Sir J. PAKINGTON gave notice that to-morrow he noble lord at the head of the Government that he might should put a question to the Secretary of State for the cool his too fervid fanaticism in the cooler atmosphere at Home Department relative to the rapid increase of juve- the Cabinet table. (Laughter.) But the people of Eng nile crime in this country: land, and, I fear, the people of other countries, were aware that to aid those oppressed nati ona liti es m i g h t h ave l e d to ECCLESIASTICAL LAW REFORM. Mr. COLLIER gave no ti ce o f hi s usua l mot i on with serious calamities. I shall not m a k e any re f erence to more the objects and p ur p oses o f reference to ecclesiastical l aw re f orm , recent statements respecting the war, made by individual members of the Government, THE QUEEN'S SPEECH—THE ADDRESS. though not in so exalted a position, but I must say I deeply regret them, and I think those who have been so dral,ehaenm temperate The Hon. G. BYNG said, in moving that an humble rash or inadvertent as to make the declarations recently address be presented to her Majesty for her gracious ad- promulgatedll t , he afte listening to the Speech delivered dress, he begged that the house would afford him that to-day should iasimilar course. circr r : consideration which his inexperience so mach re- stances, take a moreymodne I regret there are some gentlemen for whom I have the quired. He, in common with the house and the greatest respect, both in and out of this house, who, I think, while they have taken a sound and satisfactory view country, felt it his duty to offer to the gallant of what' should be the conditions of peace—namely,the ac army of this country the tribute of his respect and ad- complishment of the purposes for w which the war ar was miration—a respect due not only to our own army, but undertaken —have been induced, by what I cannot but feel to be a deplorable hallucination, to confess that while to those of our gallant allies, the Emperor of the French the objects of the war might be accomplished, still that and King of Sardinia. He could not but express his regret the war was to be prosecuted ; and this they do on a that the gallant old man who had assumed the command ground which appears to me to be one which can scarcely of the army when it left this country should not have assembly. recommend may itself to th e so b er cons id erat i on o f any pu bli c been spared to see the glorious completion of the under- We are told th oug h we obtain the pur- pesos for which we arked in war, sti it was takine begun under his auspices. This war had not been desirable that the embarked war should be the continued in order to entered ' into with any feeling or d es i re o f aggrandise- maintain or increase the lustre of the arms of England, went. It was only after all attempts to settle the ques- or rather, perhaps, that in the struggle that may, tion by diplomacy that the last means had been adopted. and I trust will soon cease, we have not achieved But be congratulated the house that there was a exploits so famous as illustrate some portions of our prospect of all their cares and courage being re. history. Now, sir, when we have obtained the pur warded by the negotiations now so fortunately begun. poses of thewtoorn of , to carry it on mer e ly to support . the va- Calmly considering the relative chances of peace nity of a por t the community is, in my opinion, a and war, he thought there was no reason for proposition of a very untenable character. But, sir, I for one will never agree th a t th e l ustre of our armshas been despondency. The business and fineness of the country diminished. (Hear.) Sir, I cannot find words to express were in a most satisfactory condition. If the protecto- the admiration which we must all feel for the valour of rate over the Principalities were abolished, if the mouths our troops throughout this contest. (Hear, hear.) I can of the Danube were set free, it th e Black Sea were not easily describe what I believe to be a general convic thrown open to the world, he thought the war would not tion of admiration at the amount of resources we have at have been undertaken in vain. He thought that Sweden ' our command, and the energy we h ave a i r . a d s di sp l aye d . and Norway sheuld not be left in a condition which would (Hear.) But to suppose or t o l a y down as a principle that cause their fear for the future from the aggressive policy groat leading powers should never enter into a war, un less they wore certain o f ac hi ev i ng grea t v i c t or i es w hi c h of Russia. He congratulated the house and country that may figure among what are called the decisive . battles t of in this war the allies had trusted not less to the opinion of Europe than to the action of their fleets and armies, t a n d e d r w e n ss ri e d d ties n o n n y e of thei mo; t t m onarr e s a p m roms t i ro to u n s s p e r v i e n r . He felt it difficult to mention the several neeotiations ciple to assert thapteatetion wouldo never go to war unless which had been held, but he trusted the people they were certain to achieve victories like Blenheim, Aus of this country would have con fid ence in the terlitz, or Waterloe, Therefore, I cannot at all admit the good faith and judgment of her M a j es ty's Mi n i s te r s in pr i nc i p l e th a t we should continue this war in order to ob the negotiations about to be opened in the capital of our tarn extraordinary or brilliant results. But the very per august ally. It was a glorious subject of congratula- sons who indulge in those taunts are the very persons who tion that England should have united with her ancient are mol s t r nmr . suaded of the substantial and increased power talk of the ti t e s c e li f n ' e t o h r i tl g te h sam t enemy to restore to Europe the prospect of a long and happy peace. Should any attempt be made to deceive e care whether they are joijn r a e lisTs e who have become states the good faith of England and France on the who of entertain England. those d v o i e n w o s t men, or statesmen who have become journalists, I find question of peace, he felt that any fresh appeal they are the persons least inclined to underrate the great to the gallant . army and navy which had already ness o f England, though they play upon the too great ea se distinguished itself would not be made in vain. He citability of the people of this country—and, like a great heard with much joy two paragraphs in her Majesty's sceptic, they "trembled while they sneered." Sir, there Speech—one relating to the reforms about to be intr 0 . is one paragraph in the Address which lam sure expresses duced in the law, the other to an amendment of the law the unanimous feeling of the house. It was that para . of partnership. He trusted that a higher hand than graph i which expressed to her Majesty cur admiration ours ours might guide our councils, and finally crown them at iemanner . iu which the stronghold of been with success. The hon. gentleman then moved that an eve r may be oar political differences, that never in this reduced in the Black Sea. I trust that what humble address be presented to her Majesty in reply to hoase will th ere b e any difference of opinion as to the her Majesty's gracious Speech. The hon. gentleman achievements and exertions of our fellow-countrymen then read the Address, which was but an echo of the abrcal in maintaini ng the into ests of her Majesty's realm. Speech. ( H ear. ) B ut I think there was another siege not less die- Mr. BAXTER seconded the address. The internal tinguished by daring and bravery, though the constancy state of the country being so prosperous, and a change and courage displayed there did not reap the reward by for the better with our foreign re l a ti ons h av i ng which the siege of Sebastopol was fortunately crowned. I taken place, rendered his task comparatively easy, think there was another siege, which, on a night like the He contrasted the satisfactory state of the country on present, it would ill become the House of Commons to the present occasion with that of former years, when pass over ti in silence. (Ile mr.) Sir, l o a v i , n r n n o e t nt an f x or io e u x s,. the Government and the people were in opposition pura°nnatilionss°oefeatt:n''to ca s ll t, up o o s n w the Government hich lem; tci t- the myste on some great question. Now the people's rious catastrophe oT r l c O a a m rs ; but I hope it is a subject upon minds were centred in the war, and which the house and the country will req - uire the most were ready to euppert the Government in Carry- ample infor ma ti on . (H ear. ) L e t us a t l eas t, w hether ing it out with vigou r , an d un til suc h ti me as th ey there be peace or war, let us express our sympathy for the could get a peace. He trusted that what had been energy and courage displayed there; and at the moment done by the allies would give an impulse to the when we are called upon to express our admiration of the cause of freedom throughout the world, and teach great achievem en t s w hi c h h ave ren d er ed the name of the Allies illustrious in the Black Sea, let us vindicate the Englishman could but look with pride on the patient conduct of those who, though not crowned with success, make eser our a ( lisent countrymen were at least crowned with glory in another place, and fortitude, unanimity, and noble self-sacrifices that had characterised the nation in every step in this contest. 1 i t ie h e e n ni fe n el th h a o t itisthe m sn a c n ee w ss h is Ministers were entitled to the best thanks of the coun- honoured, Sir, S l ir et a l t n t e e r r e tl y se Address try for the manner in which they had conducted the after the gracious expressions from her Majesty with regard war since the trying and difficult juncture when to the impending negotiations, it is imeossible to resist the fromw achieveshe Crown to-day, they undertook to conduct the affairs of the conviction that the prospects of peace are most favourable. country, and he must especially notify the It is true we may bo disappointed; it is true that upon vigilance and constancy the noble lord at the head of this, as upon previous epochs in cur history, we may find affairs had displayed since the formation of the present that when the cup has reached the lip the draught may Government. He thought from all the circumstances that least, be swallowed. All this I admit; but ; l ye have, f at ls had come to their notice that the Cabinet of St. Peters- i e n a t t e t n h e e .. s o a t t ia is t f i a o c n t s io a n bo o u f knowing tto e b ar t t a ct oinf her r th e conditions burg was sincerely anxious to make peace. Russia ap- of peace of which the noble lord is cognieant, but with peered to him to be now much in the position of France which we a e unacquainted, may not effect that great rep after the campaign of 1693. (Hear.) There were two suit which is generally expected and, I believe, desired, we things he thought would be required of the Government have the satisfaction of knowing that her Majesty may ap -first, a resolution on their part to treat for peace only peal with confidence to her people for a renewed struggle, so far as the details were concerned on the one hand, and that there is no sum that Parliament will not cheer but not to abate anything from the principles fully vote, and the people cheerfully raise, to vindicate . the that had been laid down as the bases of the negotiations, honour and maintain the independence of this kingtlom. and not to submit to any delay for the assembling or for (gear, hear.) It t is!tp?n these con a vic o t u io n n . s negotiatorsour After the inti the carrying on the proceedings of the proposed con- w m i ati e o u n t ;r r om up t e l i l l e tt e ro ir ne lm tn tant h lb ay t • prospect of peace is one ference---(loud cheers)—and he hoped that the country which I trust will not be disappointed. I agree in the oh would not have a repetition at these negotiations of that . servations of the gentleman lwao seconded the Address, which occurred lastyear at Vienna, because he felt satiefied that the exhaustion of Russia is the beat security for us at the people did neither want nor wish it, (Cheers.) They present, and I cannot but hope that we shall soon have an wanted no diplomatic subterfuges, no circumlocu- authoritatively announced treaty of peace successfully corn tion, no reservation, but what they wanted was, that Pleted, and that that treaty will accomplish the objects for Russia should be called upon, as soon as possible, to which the war was undertaken. (Hear, hear.) accept the terms offered by saying aye or nay. (Cheers.) Lord PALMERSTON, who did not rise to address the The second thing the people were anxious about was, house till it appeared that no other hon. member was in that during these negotiations everything should be dined to do so, said—Sir, I waited till the last moment, done for carrying out successfully another campaign because I was anxious, if any o th er h on . gen tl eman w i s h e d should it be f oun d necessary. I, : t t h em adopt the tone and assume th e a ttit u d e t a k en b y Willi am 11 1. during to express his opinions on th e su bj ec t o f discussion, to re serve myself till I heard what might have fallen from those the negotiations at Ryswick, and he had no doubt the result might be p eace , sa ti s f ac t ory b ecause f oun d e d on who desired to address the house. I have to thank my hon. friends the mover and seconder of the address f o r th e the principles of justi ce an d t ru th, an d one w hi c h m i g h t display of eloquence, good feeli ng , an d p ro p er cons id era ti on perhaps prese rve th e p eace o f E urope d ur i ng t h e li fe of the youngest and healthiest of that assembly. But if of the subject which they made. (Hear, hear.) It did they showed anxiety for peace by omitting preparations infinite honour to themselves, and was, I am sure, grati - for war, and by giving way at the council board on fying to the house—(hear)--and I hope that they may be points that the people believed to be virtually important, induced to favour the house on future occasions with simi by placing too great confidence in promises that might lar displays. (Hear, hear.) lam bound also to say that be bioken and engagements that might be explained nothing could be more becoming the position which the away, we should only render more protracted and more right hon. gentleman who has just sat down fills ion the deadly the present war. The intelligence and modern - house than the course he has taken on the present occasion. lion of the people with respect to the terms of peace were (Hear, hear.) I fully agr e e w ith hi m that, whatever may as great as th e i r energy an d courage i n war. L ast year not all the eloquence of the hon. member for Oxford have been said to the contrary, when great national ques could persuade them to listen to illusory terms of peace, tions are pending between the Government of this country and now all the efforts of foreign refugees and agitators and the Government of other powers, so far from the pre atThome would alike fail to keep alive the flame of war, senco o f Parliament being inconvenient or hurtful to the when, as just and reasonable men, they felt they bad public service, it, on the contrary, gives strength to the nothing to fight for. The terms of peace now proposed Government as long as the Government is pursuing a proper were worthy of the alliance of England and France, and right course, and checks the Government if it thinks commensurate to the disinterested exertions they had the Government is departing from the proper path of made, and creditable to their armies. He thought they duty; and though I know that rumours Governmenthavebeon gir afforded a most ample recompense to France and Eng- to ulat! i d th n at i .al t . s i ' i a s s me t n h t e intedrition the e f th e e ,oita onsfor land for the efforts and sacrifices they had made in this struggle. He believed that this war would nut onl peac a », j r r can assure this house that t i l i me . Government y never conceived any such intention. (Hear.) I think it open up new fields to the merchant, but would commence rather au advantageous coincidence that at the moment a new era in time history of Europe, when might should when great questions are about to be treated there should no longer be permitted to ride roughshod over r i g h t, b e a s sem bl e d the great council of the nation to give its ad and the most powerful and despotic of emperors should vice, if necessary, to the Government, and to support and be made to quail before public opinion. The honourable strengthen them if required. The right hon. gentleman member, who was cheered on resuming his seat, con- has, I think, very properly put before the house the course eluded by seconding the address. which ho should recommend them to pursue. In the pm e- Mr. DlSstate of these matters it wou ld b e un fitting to enter RAELI immediately r ose an d said—Sir, T. feel in en to t details and explanations of the particulars of the nego confident that lam only expressing the unanimous opinion tiations. Bats() soon as any step has been taken which places of the house when I say that we must all agree with the the Government in a position in which it can consistently hen. member who moved the address, who has spoken to- with its duty lay before the house a record of the condi. night with such conspicuous ability—(cries of " hear")— Cons accomplished and agreed upon, it will be the dut ‘ e v t it ot' when I express the satisfaction and gratitude which we the Government uilio i utere s t t o s . giveAl theete every e sen information tt i e that i s consistentnot i n our must feel to her Majesty for informing us this day, from power. p I concur with those who think 'i that it is the duty the throne, that her Majesty has acceded to conditions of the Government to urge this country t o continue the which, she hopes, may p rove the foundation of a sa f e an d efforts and sacrifices of war till th e y are able to obtain the accomplishment of the objects f or w hi c h it was undertaken. honourable peace. (H ear .) I thi nk that I Dan not less (Hear No doubt the resourcems of this country are unina authorised by the feeling of the house when I also venture pairei. ) Her military and naval preparations which were to state that it is with no less satisfaction that we have going on for the last twelve months, which will be com heard, from the gracious speech, that her Majesty, i n con - pleted in the spring, will place this country in a position ducting the negotiations which must be the consequence with regard to the continu ance o f h os tilities which she has of having acceded to th ose con diti ons, w ill not lose sight e a not stood rotherefore si nce the commencement of the war. (Hear.) ine reforeentitled to ex peat that another campaign, of the objects for which th e war was un d erta k en. Ido not if another campaign should be forced on us, will end ion a feel that I should be warranted at present in any attempt success that might enable us to make even better conditions to enter into any criticism of the terms which are referred than those which are at present offered and accepted h b o y e u t s o . to by the gracious Speech from the Throne. We have, obtainea (Hear, a h r e e a s r .2 o h ßut p if ro the Bl conditions t o o objectsw c now f 0 r whichp indeed, notwithstanding some information given us by the we contended, if the conditionsPr satisfy aresuch as we think it our hon. mover of the address, at this moment no authentic duty to accept, and ea, we believe the country will be satisfied information on the subject. There has, indeed, transpired with, we should undoubtedly be going beyond the line of our in an irregular manner some information which, no doubt, duty, and should not be justifying the confidence which has attracted great interest. But at the same time we have the country reposed in us, if we rejected terms of that de been informed that the terms there expressed are imper- scription, for the chance of further and greater success in feet, that much is intended which is not there communi- another campaign. This is the feeling which actuated her sated, and, under these circumstances, I feel it would no t Majesty's gov ernment, We felt, Lo a m any others in this only be indiscreet, but I con f ess th a t I feel it would be country, that thou g h th e ch ances o f success in another fruitless, even if it were expedient, to enter into a n y d e . campaign are greatly in our favour, that though the enemy tailed criticism of what is, a ft er a ll , on l y a political hypq with whom we are contending is daily diminishing in the thesis. lam not intending by these remarks to impugn amount of his avail a bl e resources , w hil s t we are increasin the conduct of her M a j es ty' s G overnmen t b ecause th ey in th e means of carrying on the war, still we should not be have not communicated to the country in an offioial, Cu- justified if we 'rejected overtures which promised a safe thentic, and complete manner the nature of th e con diti ons and honourable peace, merely for the purpose of gaining upon which they intend to insist, i n or d er t o secure th e greater success in another campaign. (Hear, hear.) I think objects for which the war was undertaken. I take it for the country will approve of the c ou rse w e have taken. But greeted that th e y h ave ac t e d , un d er t h e c i rcumstances in th e coun t ry i s in that condition, that if we do succeed in which they were placed, with the wisdom which becomes obtaining, a safe and satisf a ctory p eace we s hall then reap them on a matter of so grea t resPonsibility_t and, for my the fruits of th e e ff orts and sacrifices which we have made. own part, I will exp ress a h ope th a t the House of Corn- If, on the other hand, that end is not accomplished, and mons will, under those circumstances, exercise that prudent we can show to the country that the failure is owing to no but high-spirited reserve which, while it shrinks from fault of those who had th e conduct of the negotiations on ombarassing the Ministers on whom it is about to devolve our part, then I know there is that strength in the county the fulfilment of the ,most difficult duties, wi 1, at the to continue the war—that strength and determination to sense time, watch with the utmost vigilance—l say not carry it on in a just cause to its full accomplishment—that with suspicion — the course of these proceedings. (Hear.) lam convinced that strength, when put forward, and that Although, on the all-important subject of these impending spirit, whoa roused, will in the end accomplish those oh negotiations, it would be impolitic for the House of Com- jecte even if we should no t accomplish them on the present mons to enter into a protracted discussion, I will express occasion. (Cheers.) Sir, it is impos s ible to speak too at least my own opinion that no little advantage is gained highly of the brav e men w h ose ga ll an t ry, exp l o it s , priva in the prosecution of these negotiations f rom th e f ac t that tions, and sufferings have had so much justice done them the Parliament of England is in session. Although I may by those who preced e d me in this discussion. I quite feel it to be my duty not to enter into a di scuss ion of ag ree with th e r i g h t hon. gentleman that we h ave every the terms which the Ministers and the allies of her reason to be proud o f th e ga llant courage and daring ex- Majesty should insist upon in conducting these conferences, ploits of our troops, and that we have no need to continue I cannot hut feel that the fact of Parliament assembling the war for the sake of acquiring snore glory in arms. will exercise a sslntary moral influence on the conduct. of (Hear, hear.) Alma, and letterman, and Baleelava, aye, these conferences • and I am sure that no Minister of this ' and the Redan, are exploits which do the highest hon o ur count r y w ill mistake our forbearance for indifference. to the courage and bravery of our troops, and prove that There is another reason why I feel muc h sat i s f act i on at the the British soldiers of the present day are equal to those gracious assurance from the Th rone t o -d a y, th a t, in wise have b een crowned with laurels in firmer wars. attempting to conclude a peaco, the o bj ec t s f or which the (Hear, hear.) Th erefore it is not for glory or victory that war was undertaken will be the p ur p oses w hi c h her this country need continue hostilities if the objects for Majesty's Government will attempt t o accom pli s h. We which we entered into the contest can be obtained by other have had so many statements of a different c h ar acter, an d means. The right hon. gentleman alluded to an even of a different spirit, from individuals i n office, a nd some which undoubtedly mingles regret and pain with the sue in the highest office, on that subject, that I confess I feel ceases of the war--I mean the fall of Kar s . N o d ou b t th eme great satisfaction, when those conferences are about to be could not be a greater display of courage, of ability, of per opened u n d er auspicious circumstances, we have in a severance under difaculties and exhausted resources than document s.li.. of finch augus t au th or it y as that before me, a was exhibited by Ge n .' Willi ams an d t h e heroic defenders a t u reen s t of the b us i ness to be laid before that conference, of Kars. (Cheers.) But w h en th a t su bj ec t comes to be dis thi is the occasion of the greater satisfaction, that cussed, I hope to be a bl e t o s h ow th a t no efforts of her some time other statements of 'De il of authority had been made ' Majesty's Governm en t were wan ti ng to prevent that un ago. It is - but short time ago—for on such 1 fortunate calamity--. a calamity, however, ursullied by important subject s th at period is not great wh i ch has anything li ke defeat, because it was victors who were com- STATE OF THE ARMY. Major REED gave notice that on Tuesday week he ahould move far a select committee to take into conside rition the present state of affairs connected with the army. pellet' to surrender to the enemy, not by force of arms, but from an unfortunate want of resources. It was there fore a defeat more honourable than many a successful resis tance. I can assure the house that the Government have taken every means to obtain the exchange of General Williams and his brave companion s , and whether we are to have peace or war, I hope that that exchange will be effected in the course of arrangements. Sir, I shall not enter into those other questions of domestic interest on which measures will be proposed to the house. I trust the house will give the Government credit for a determination not to lour sight of domestic improvements. though their exertions have been mainly devoted to the preparations for war. I believe the two can go on together. I believe the measures we shall feel it our d u ty t o propose will be found to be conducive to the prosperity and improve the resources of the country, and I trust they will receive the early and attentive consideration of the house. The esti mates will be laid before the house in a manner to provide for the exigencies of war in the event of p eace unfortu nately not being concluded. (Hear, hoar.) We shall, therefore, lay the estimates for the year before the house framed upon a war establishment ; but we shall only propose them for a short period of time, so as to give the house the opportunity of reconsidering them, and, in the event of peace being happily concluded, mak ing those deductions which the altered state of things would necessarily render proper. I hope the house will adopt the spirit in which the right hon. gentleman made his address, and that its proceedings on this occasion will be marked by unanimity, and an absence of those detailed criticisms which, though justifiable in other circumstances, may in great public matters, like those now pending, lead to misconception and misrepresentation is other quarters, and particularly abroad. (Hear.) I therefore trust the house will follow the course of the right hon. gentleman, and show to the world that whilst on the one hand the people of England are desirous for the re-establishment of a peace consistent with the national honour and interest, they are yet so far determined to place that confidence in those who, for the moment, are responsibile for the con duct of national affairs, that they will not impede or em. barrass the progress of negotiations by premature discus sion, whilst they reserve to themselves that right, which inherently belongs to the Parliament and people of this country, of confirming the acts of Government, if they believe them to be in accordance with the honour and in terests of the nation, or of upsetting them and replacing them by other Ministers, if they believe that they acted in a contrary sense. (Hear.) We trust that we shall show that in the course of the negotiations we have not aban doned ary principle or foregone any object which the country was entitled to expect us to stand by, and that whilst we have shown a spirit of conciliation such as the country was justified in expecting at our hands, we have not arrived at the acc om pli s h men t o f peace by a spirit inconsistent with that which should animate a great na tion entering into a nogotiatiou like that now about to be entered upon. (Hear.) Mr. ROEBUCK said—l am at a loss to understand the reasoning of the noble lord. The noble lord says that he thinks the existence of Parliament during negotiations is a matter of very great importance, and yet that it is not to express any opinion with respect to those negotiations. He tells us we are to put confidence in him, that he will undertake to protect the interest and honour of the country, and that Parliament can punish him in case of failure. I think the punishment of a Minister but a poor recompence for the loss of interest and honour. My view of the matter is, that Parliament inhere to watch over the interest and honour of England, and that although the objects of the negotiations are not presented to them, yet that they, in their deliberative capacity, knowing what the interest and honour of the country demand, should chalk out for the Ministers the course which they ought to pursue. (Hear, bear.) The right hon. gentleman the member for Buckinghamshire says that he also will not enter into any disquisition upon the objects of these nego tiations, and for that he gives a very good reason—that he does not know the principle upon which we are about to negotiate: lam in exactly the same state of darkness as the tight hon. gentleman. The noble lord has not told us what we are to expect. He simply tells us to acquiesce in his wisdom, prudence, and honour. But, sir, I have not that confidence ; and, what is more, I believe this country has not that confidence in the noble lord which he assumes W e have seen a great country brought imprudently into a great war. (Opposition cheers.) We have seen that war inefficiently conducted ; and it, becomes our duty to see that we do not come out' of that war with disgrace. (Renewed cheers.) The noble lord has talked of the ob jects for which we entered into war, but he has not told us frankly, honestly, an d can didl y, as he ought, what those objects are. Feeble and hatable as I am, I will attempt to supply the place of the noble lord, nod I will tell the house what I believe we entered upon the war to obtain. I will further discuss the mode in which the war has been conducted, and then we shall be able to appreciate the de gree of confidence which we ought to repose in the noble lord. It appears to me that we entered into this war for the interests of humanity. Russia ever since the reign of Peter, miscalled the Great, has pursued one course of aggression. By fraud and force she has extended her power and dominion. Wo have looked on. We have shamefully allowed her to pursue her objects without let or hindrance. (Hear, hear.) But the cup which was filling became full, and at last overflowed. In the East of Europe there is a Power whose existence is of importance to this coun try. The dominions of Turkey are situated between the acquisitions of Russia and our dominions in Asia. Once in Constantinople, once in possession of the Asiatic territories of Turkey, and Russia would be formidable to England in India. Do not let us fancy that we can blind the world by pretending ignorance. The world knows what we are fight ing for. Russia, in pursuance of her system of aggrandise ment, at length threatened the very existence of Turkey. In violation of all the rules of iut.rnational law she crossed the Truth. Then it was that England, taking fright at last, saw that this tremendous Power was become dangerous to her. We allied ourselves with France, and with that happy alliance imagined we should be able to cope with this great Power in the north of Europe. Therefore, I sa y th e o bj ec t of the war was to pr even t Russia acquiring such a prepon derance in Europe as would be injurious to France and England. The interests of France and England—of Eng , land more especially—are bound up with the civilisation of mankind. The interests of England are the interests of humanity, and everything which militates against her wel fare must militate against the interests cf humanity. The dangerous aggrandisement of Russia was the cause of the war, and to prevent that aggrandisement we entered upon war at a moment when we were unprovided with the means of carrying, it on. We sent a float into the Baltic, a gallant and most magnificent fleet, but unhappily unfit for its pur pose. (Hear.) We sent an army to the Black Sea, and, as if its destruction were intended, we chose for its encamp ment, in spite of all warning, the spot the most pestilen tial of any on the coast. We then, without any prepara tion, threw our army on the shores of the Crimea, and if it had not been for the press of this country, backed by this house, that army would have dwindled away and not a man remained. The army of England would have been as a thing of yesterday. It would have been spoken of as a thing which had di 4appeare 1 from the face of the earth, and as compensation we should have somebody's head offered to us. The right hon. gentleman the member for Buckingham shire has alluded to certain observations which, though not made in public, are not less influential. It is said that we must enter into this peace because our ally, our groat ally, our big brother, as he is called, chooses to lead the way. Time has been when this country has stood alone. Time has been when England has resisted the con quering legions led by the greatest warrior whom the world ever saw. We stood alone against the groat Napoleon, and we conquered him. Shall it be said that now, with all the appliances of modem science—with a fleet never before equalled, with an army greater than, any English general ever commanded —we, who were able to cope with Napc leon, are not able to cope with Russia ? If such is the lan guage held by the Administration—if they are prepared to yield just what is demanded of them—though the noble leek acknowledges that at the end of the next campaign we shall probably be in a much better position—then I can understand the conditions under which we now--I will use the word—sue for peace. Kars has fallen. Before the Re elan the English army has been repelled. The English nary has come back a second time from the Baltic without a single object accomplished. Our honourhas been tarnished. Do not suppose I am speaking against the gallantry of our army. I recollect what was said abroad, that it was an army of lions led by jackasses, and I believe that to bo a correct description. This is the condition in which we go for peace, and if peace be obtained now, when with all these sacrifices our honour is tarnished, will not Russia, I ask, have reason to rejoice ? There have been arrayed against her the two greatest nations of the world ; a fleet that has made the seas as safe to them as this floor • au army of four different nations, and I am told " We have taken Sebastopol." Have we? Are we not still held at bay there ? ,fro we not cooped up in a corner of the penin sula? and is not Sebastopol as far out of our reach es it was a year ago? (Hear, hear.) And hall it be said that this is a sufficient progress to be achieved by our arms, and that this is a sufficient reward of our lab, ors? Sir, I do not like to assume the character of a prophet, but if a peace is to be preluded, Russia will be in Constanti nople in ten years. (Hear, hear.) And when she is there the black Sea is hers, Asia Minor is hers, Persia will be hers, Affghauistan will follow, and then she touches on India. That is what we are afraid of—that is 'what she is looking to, for the aggrandisement of Russia tends to the acquisition of an Indian peninsula. Well, then, shall it be said that when this northern avalanche threatens de struction we shall enter upon such a peace as we ate told we are about to conclude? And now let me ask what pro tection it will give us against the aggression of Russia? We have coined anew word—the " neutralisation" of the Black Sea. Last year we were told, when the noble lord the member for the city of London was made the scape goat—when the Four Points were derided—when the con ferences of Vienna were laughed at, and when the noble lord retired, I might almost say ignominiously, from the Administration of the noble viscount—that the terms of Russia with regard to the Black Sea could not be listened to. But I want to know what difference there is between those terms and the proposed neutralisatiou of the Black Sea? Dees it mean that the forts in the pos session of Russia in the Black Sea will be razed, that Ni colaieff is to be abolished as a fortress, and that we mean the Sea of Azoff to he considered a part of the Black Sea ? Suppose Russia chooses to build gun-boats at Nicolaieff. Is that to be a casus Belli? and, if so, shall we get our grand ally again ? These gun-boats will come into the Black Se t ; they w ill get under the guns of SeloIstor?ol, and beyond our reach, and in 24 hours they will be in Coe atantinople. What is to prevent it? Why, we are to consuls in the Bl ac k S ea to tell us what is to happen. e have Ne gotiations aro t o t a k e place, protocols are to follow ; but meanwhile th e gun-boats are to be built and brought led under the guns of Sebastopol, and we shall be laughed at for our pains. I want to know if we had another and campaign, if we drove Russia out of theCr , if, discarding that pretended liberality which ew e. m s ea ve ' e are not going to take any territory from Russia, re to take including the Crimea from her, and erect the principalities,didthat, shou'd we Bessarabia, into a kingdom — not then have some protec these things we have now no g uarantee. As it Constantinople aswas at a a g sk ai n i s f t f e t t u e s e s . i a ? ja sßiutt is, fortahlel power of Russia is as intac t t io i n t l s the beginning of the war. It is true that Russia has now no fleet in the Black Seri, bat she N ra ve tly t,e b t e i g ie i n n ? to s b i u r, ih t l h a e honour and interests of En gland fleet of gun-boats, and where shall in this house, and it become e s r our to a d r u ' i n y o‘ v v et c h the keepingv r thos e e f y step that is taken and every It is said that Paris is a desire proposition is k road©. e e . v perpetration io interfere, of a any mischief, in order that able piece for these confe rences, because it is so near; but that is an additional in iona a l y r nut eao only atop i s y to w p e theshould iip e but interfere for purposes of good. Parl , amout will best watch over the interests of England by calling for explanations at every step of the proceedings, and by giv ing blame where blame is deserved. We must ever re member that we are dealing with a Power in which we can have no confidence—which has schemes of aggrandisement propounded a century ago, and ever since steadily pursued by her rulers. I call upon this house to watch carefully over the negotiators end the negotiations at Paris. (Hear.) Mr. A. STAFFORD wished only to say a few words in reference to the brave troops to whom the noble lord and his right hon. friend hall paid so just a tribute. Since the house septrated be had visited all the hespitele in the East, even the most distant in the rune he was bound to may that the improvement had far surpassed his expectations. (Hear.) Not only every comfort, but every luxury was now provided. (Hear.) In answer to all his inquiries to found only expressions of satisfaction and gra titude to the country that cared so well for her soldier sons. (Hear.) Ho could also, from his personal expeii once, bear his testimony to the excellent arrangements of the transport ships ; nothing could be better than the ven tilation, clothing, and medical care provided on board.. This state of things must be highly gratifeing to the noble lord and his Government, and also to the members of the last Government, under whom many of these im provements had been organised and commenced. Whether they were to have peace or war, they could now say to every recruit on joining his regiment, and to every regi ment going on foreign service, that all the miseries of war should be as much mitigated as is possible by the solici tude of the country. Sir DE LACY EVANS would not have risen but in con sequence of some observations of his hon. and learned friend the member for Sheffield. He had listened with pleasure to the greater portion of his speech because he believed it expressed the spirit of the people of the country, but he differed from his representation of the motives which had guided this country in entering into the war. He repre sented that they had entered into the war from a fear for their territories in India—such was not the case. (Hear.) It would be extremely prejudicial to the interests of this country if foreign nations were led to believe that such was the case. He was not insensible to the necessity of protect ing out possessions in India, but whatever designs Russia might have on those territories, at the present time there was not the slightest reason to be alarmed about them. Ho believed that this country entered into the war with more unselfish views, that she entered into it merely for the puraose of maintaining national rights, and the progress of civilisation, and defending the principles of public (Hear.) The acquisition of Constantinople by the Russians was felt by this country, and by the other governments of Europe, to be most dangerous to the independence of Eu rope. So far from this country having a predominant in terest in preventing the advance of Russia en the Darda nelles, he believed France had a far greater interest in re sisting her, if she became mistress of the Mediterranean; it was true we had a few rocks there, but had not France a much greater stake in it, and was she not more interested in preventing the advance of Russia ? England had a great commerce, a great navy, and would be the last power in Europe to be endangered, or to feel the influence of the ag grancEsement of Russia, and it was therefore still more to her honour that she should be the moat ready to maintain the interests of humanity in the war. He confessed he was rather surprised at the speech of the right hon. gentleman the leader of the Opposition ; it might become the right hon. gentleman as a past, and perhaps future, Cabinet Minister to exercise great pru.'ence in treating of these topics, but he could not approve of the course he had adopted that evening. The noble) viscount rejoiced that the nezotiations ware to be carried on during the session of Parliament—if so, he (Sir De Lacy Evans) could not understand why they were to be silent. It appeared from the speech of the noble viscount that there was a reasonable prospect of peace, bet on conditions the very minimum of what could by possibility bo admitted ; it was therefore important it should be known to Europe that although this country was so convinced of the advantages of peace as to be ready to except it, yet she was as ready as ever to follow up the war, and that her resources, instead • of being exhausted, were rather becoming more developed. If peace was to be made on the lowest conditions, it was important Europe should know that our resources had as yet been but inadequately developed, and if the war was carried on would display themselves with greater power than before. (Hear.) The military force of the country had not been put forth in any adequate degree, the Minis ters even had not equalled their estimates by their per formance. The estimates for last year had been 1 0,00 men for the line, 2 aOOO artillery and engineers, and 70,000 native troops, but the performance cf the Government had fallen far short of that estimate. Oat of two hundred thou sand men (excluding those in I ndia) voted, not quite one hundred thousand were available, the full number had not been raised, and of the rest many thousands were in dis tant colonies, doing mere police duty. He would not then go into the conduct of the military departru nt, as he tin derstood the estimates were soon to be brought forward, which would afford him a more legitimate opportunity. He had no knowledge of what the proposed conditions were, except as they appeered in certain public organs, hut he confessed he did not see in them a secure peace; he did not say there was eo concession made by their opponent, but the only power that appeared likely to gain was Aus tria. who had expended nothing in the contest. He could not but admit that the prestige of England had been mate rially injured (hear, hear, and no, no)--and it was deeply to be lamented that she was not to obtain some advantage to compensate her for her sacrifices. When the war commenced it was declared England desired no in crease of territory; but it did not thence follow that she should not endeayourto force an aggressive power t restore some of her acquisitions. Were the allies to seek for a slice of Bessarabia, when it was only thirty or forte years since the whole was seized by Russia without the slightest ground ? After the course taken on the opposite side, it was useless to enter on the general question, but he thought it was of importance to impress strongly on those engaged in the negotiations, that England did not enter into them f rom a ny want of power to prosecute' the war. (Hear.) The hon. awl learned gentleman (Mr. Roebuck) had very properly called attention to a time when Eeglant was in arms against a much greater power than Russia, when she was opposed to the greatest warrior that had appeared in modern times. Its reference to that point, he (sir Do L. Evans) would say that, should any unexpected cause induce their great any to accept by herself an inemeniate pacific solution of the question under consideration, the navy and military power of England would, he believed, be amply sufficient to enable her to continue the war with the utmost advantage to the world. Lord J. MANNERS said be felt that tho circumstance ' of the noble lord (Palmerston) having spoken, entirely pre cluded him from saying one word in the way of criticism, either on the conduct of the war, or in regard to that diplomacy which was expected to issue in peace. On that subject be quite concurred in the remark of the right hon. gentleman the member for Buckinghamshire, that the house shoukl regard the negotiations as if they had no existence at all. The hon. mover of the address, who had expressed himself with so much force and ability, said, with regard to the five points which had been under discussion, not only that he himself was in favorer of them, but that he believed the great majority of the people of this country woul l be perfectly satisfied with a peace con cluded on that basis. Now, while he (Lord J. Manners) did not, as he had already intimated, wish to enter into any discussion whatever as to the nature of those pro posals, he must guard himself against being supposed to consider them as fulfilling the objects for which the country entered into the war. If it turned out thst those oronosels secured the independence and integrity of the Turkish empire in Asia as well as in Europe ; if it turned out that they secured the independence of the eastern lit toral of the Black 'Sea, as well as of the western ; if it turned out that they would restore the prestige which this country had unquestionably lost in Asia; if it turned out that they would bar the march of Russia to Constantino ple through Asia as well as through the Danubian Princi palities, then, indeed, should he concur in the eulogy which had been passed upon thorn by the hon. gentleman, and he should rejeice from the bottom of his heart that a peace of that nature were the result. But if, on the other hand, the great object for which this country entered into the war were not secured by a peace "ISA on these proposals —if Russian prestige were not diminished in Asia ; if Con stantinople would still be open to Russia by the same route that Marshal Diebitch took in 1827-28, and Gen. Mouravieff might take now ; if Turkey were not secured in her eastern as well as in her western territory ; all he could say was, that he would express no opinion in favour of such a termination of the wee—should feel no gratifica tion at a peace which was conclu led on so inefficient and unsatisfactory a basis. (Cries of "Question.") Sir H. WILLOUGHBY was anxious to call the atten tion of the house to a single point, which appeared to him to involve a constitutional principle. He understood the noble lord (Palmerston) to say that there was an advan tage in that house sitting while the negotiations were going on. Now, he had always understood that the entire responsibility of such negotiations rested with the execu tive, and that that house oueht not to meddle with titans. (Hear.) It should, therefore, be thought, be distinctly stated what were the intentions of the Government with regmel to the matter. Did they mean to place on the table of the house, from time to time, the various docu ments relating to the negotiations on their own responsi bility, in accordance with the principle which had hitherto regulated th e nego ti at i ons of this country wittif,reign powers? If a now pr i nc i p l e was t o b e a d op ted, the sooner that seas understood th e b e tt er ; but, for believ e d it wou ld not b e safe to abandtmth,hen it old o rule, sw that on ui the exe c uti ve mus t carry on th e negotiations responsibility. (Hea r .) Of corsegafter is own part, he the negotiations bad terminated, the house would take whatever course it might consider best for the interests of the country. Lord PALMERSTON—Thehon member appeare to have entirely misunderstood me. What I meant to sa y and what I think I did saiv, was,to difficult and imp or t ant negotiations, to have I that it is a great s u p port to a Government, in Perlin"t e nriu-u, i g nt assembled, in or d er th at if it wants the support of Parliament it may apply fo r it , support to be granted, may im me di a t e l y and, supposing continue the negotiation. • 9 with the , strength which i s t o b e derived from the great council of the nati o n. Is e dis tinctly that ittat I rtelateu intention oncl M of her ajest 's Go (erh- rnent not to shrink from the full responsibility the con titution imposed uponthem, of condu c ti ng t h e .nego tiations with which they are charged. I never meant to throw upon the house that responsibility w hi c h b elongs to her Majesty's Ministers. (Hear.) Mr. HADFIELD hoped that in the important'negotia tions which were about to be car r i e d on the commercial in . terests of this country would not be neglected. After all thesa as s fices which this country h a d made there did not yet to be a single stip u l a ti on w i th reference to appearose interests, and as it was by means of the commerce of tLe country that such great contests as the present one were maintained, he thought that c rmmerce was entitled to great consideration. Attention to such matters would d o more than anything else to prevent the recurrence of even war, and to secure prosperity not on l y t o themselves, but among nations. to their enemi es , by promoting " peace and g oo d will" SCITLLY complained that whilst her Majesty's speech dwelt on ♦arious matters which were interesting to England and Scotland, it did not contain the slightest allu sion to the only subject on which the people of Ireland had taken an absorbing interest during the last three years. The address was then agreed to. - -- On the NE W WRIT. motion of Mr. J. ILSON, a a new writ was ordered to be i ssue d f or the election of member for the borough of Tamworth, in the room of Captain Townshend, who has been called to the House of Peers as Marquis Townshend. The house adjourned at half-past 7• UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE. DURHAM, JAN. 29. At a Convocation holden this day the following de grees were confelred : Doctor of Divio,ity.—Rev. Robert William Bilton Horoby, B, U.University College. Masters of Arts.—Rev. Charles. Edward Stuart Coi ling w"( 1 8.A., University College ; Re v , Richard Chaffer, 8.A., University College ; Rev. Charlee Dale Trotter, 8.A., University College ; Rev. Henry James %att.ford, 8.A., University Bachelor of Arts.—Ernest Bristow, University Col lege ; Rev. George SVillia n Lowe, Bp. Hatfie'd's Hall ; William Joseph Thompsom, Bp. Ha,tfiold's Hall ; Richard Wood, University College. A grace was passed for setting the University seal to certain leasei. FRIDAY EVENLNG, FEBRUARY 1, 1856. IrEETEVG OF VIP! PRn? 7: pro3s 07 Li u.z -L E LLB T it.E. A general assembly of the proprietors of Drury-lane Theatrettwas held yesterday in the saloon of the theatre, for the purpose of receiving the annual report ; Boni' Bond Cabbeil, RA., in the chair. The SECRETARY read the report, which stated tbat the committee i.ae appointed Francis Fladgate, E .l '' treasurer, in the room of Tie.mna Dodo, R;q„ deceased, who bad held that office fur 56 years. It stated that they had paid, on account of old debts 7001. 135., and other stuns for arrears of taxes, &c., making together a lm of 8591. 13s. The four quarterly payments bad been made to the Duke of Bedford for rent, and the whole of the four quarters' rent due in respect of the last twelv e months bad been discharged. The necessity of meeting other urgent claims bad prevented the committee from making the reduction which they desired in the arrears due to the Duke of Bedford, and from including in We account any payment to the new renters in addition to the sum paid in January. The committee had great gratification in stating that they had received from Yr; Smith the sum of 4,000/., for rent for the last year. ja further sum of 2601. had become due in respect able covenant to pay 51. for ele-ry night's performance he . yond th e num b er o f 2 00 i n the year, he having Oresci piayed 250. The report concluded by congratulating th e proprietors on the great success that had attended thou during the past year. Lord WILLIAM LENNOX moved the adoption of the report, which was seconded by Sir H. WEBB, and car ried unanimously. A PROPRIETOR said a report bad been circulated tha t the committee bad prevented Mr. Smith from making certain improvewects which he desired ; but he did not believe it, and he thought the subject need only to be mentioned to be denied. Mr. SMITH said, so far from any impediment being thrown in his way, he had received the greatest eetn:; tesy, kindness, and assistance from the committee ; and without their services he could not have gone on in the successful manner that had attended his exertions. Edward Lambert, Esq., was appointed superinten- dent and keeper of the scenery, properties, fixtureis stores, &c. Sir HENRY WEED moved the thanks of the meeting to Mr. Smith, the lessee, for his punctuality in every re' specs, which was agreed to unanimously. Mr. SMITH acknowledged the compliment, and said by would do all i n hi s power to i mprove the property, 0: bringing forw ar d enterta i nments worthy of the supP"'" of the public. (Cheers.) The thanks of the meeting were then voted to B. 13 ' Calibell, Esq., for presiding on that occasion. The CHAIRVAN briefly acknowledged the compliale aSP and the meeting vas dissolved. Country Markets. DERBY SMITHFIELD.-JAN. 31. A good supply of fat beasts to-day. The demand 105 flat, and,the attendance of buyers not large, no doubt or lug to the general depression in the sale of meat vi ll l slau g h tere d. Th e pens were well filled with sheep, , no alteration in price. Fat pigs about the average. CIO' . more plentiful. The following were the quotations :—Beef, 6d to 6id ; mutton, 6id t o 7d ; l am b , Od to Od ; veal, 7d to 7 cI , lb. ; pigs, 9s 6,1 to IN 1 )d per score ; rough fat, 5s 31 wUA por 111 b. ; hides, 41d to qd per lb ; calf-skins, Sid L' ) '- per lb. EDINBURGH GRAIN.—JAW 30. a There was a f a i r supp l y o f gra i n to-day. The derail n being better tha n l as t wee k , pr i ces consequently We' higher. Wheat, on th e t op, S s 6,1 up, and on the average - 8 2i ,4 up. B ar l e y, on t h e top, is down—on the average , up. Oats on the top 2s 44 down—on the average, lld Beans on the top 48 down—the average, 2d up. AVERAGES PER IMPERIAL QUARTER. Wheat Do. new -I2ths. Barley Oat, Beans .. -12ths. BOSTON —JAN. 30. Great dullness pervaded the wheat trade : the few sale! efFected were at a decline of 2s per qr. on the best samPlej and 2s to 4s on ordinary and inferior qualities, the demo' n , being chiefly confined to small lots fn. immediato c on sumption. Barley as previously noted. Oats 6d to 111 lower. Beans and peas the turn cheaper. Prices :—Wheat, rod, 62s Od to 73s 0d; white, 75s Od t g 77s Od extra, 80s Od. Barl e y, 34s Od to 40s Od. °a „,i_ t4 2.18 to :Os. Beaus, 41s Od to 48s Od. Peas, 40 to 45 0 vth• per qr. NEWARK—JAN. 30. There was very littl e b us i ness done to-day at mar ket, and at last week's prices. Wheat, white 78s to 82s, red 76s to 78s; barley, malting, 38s to 425, grinding 36s to 38s; oa t s 24 s t . 3 1s to 38 s , 22s 3.)s to 31.; beans, 51s to 583; malt, —s to --s; ptquis 4oti to 46s ; tares, —s to —s per qr. SEABORNE MAILS. a•T signifies that the male are sent from the General Postrefi ty the aught—and LE by the morning —despatch.) Frond wh al W"" Day when PO M U lip l COUNTRLEG. in Genera) Post- Port due , Office, London.. Port Eng/81 11 ' --------• ...._ .....„--•••••••• kmerica(bylsrit.pack).N Every Friday •• .• Liverpool ' , Jan. 31 kraerice, (by United Sis. packet) .. ...N ! •••• ... ••• • • Liverpool .., ... k . rocricii (by U. States pacicot) ..........N •• •• • • • - Southamptoi Jan. 26 knstralla (via South ampton) ..........M •••••• • • • • Southampto n Ditto (via Marseilles) Niover Jan... o g Ditto (via Cape of Goer) ! •• I Unc ert a &trice (W al Flops) • Co (west • •• • •ast) • • ....NI ...1 , 1, 2 3d of the month.. Plymouth• ..IFeb. 6 4.1P2candria.......... N '4, 9, 24, & 30 of m. Dover .... • -1 tlexandria.......... 31'4th & 20th of mon. ISouthampton f Bahamas ..... • ... „7lll7th of the lll4illi',Southamptoo Belgium ......... ~ N I Daily .. .... ••• • • • Dover .....,Daily Brazil .........„. ,„ Nl9th of the month.. Southampton Feb 13. auoncS Ayres ........ N 9t12 of the month .., Southampton , Fob l'' Cape of GooJ Hope .. N IVarlous port j Uueer tan/ Cape of Good Hope ..N ' Ca,,,c, do Verds ...„ ~ t• 7! 9tu of the mo n th Southampton I Jan. 15 Ceylon (see India) , Ceylon. ........... .. N Channel Isles .. .. ,„ ~ N ' Mon ••Wed.,*Frla. Southampton Tu.Tb.s lll Chili.. .......... „Ni2d Rt 17th of month Southampto n China .... . '•Once, a month ....1 I , Feb. 4 Constantinople ...,. .. ~ 19,23,18,23,&2s of n• 'Dover •• II 0 0 0 C9astant i n o p 1 e .. „ .... i ttl, & 20th of moil.'Southamp tot, !:ont. of Europe M k N I Twle" daily • • . • Dover .. ~.. twieedailY Egypt (see India) .. " France ........ 31 & N Twice daily ...., . i Dover .. Gibraltar ..........3.1 4 , 7 , 17, 20, 27 fn' iSouthi,iinlooiTwicedal Greece (seo India) , (4reytown ........ ,„m,2nd & 17th of mon•iSouthemptor ilanrdurgli ..........NT £uesday ft Fridlf. 'London ..... llavannah • • • • .• —.. M '2nd of the mo»tl• ;Southampton 'Feb. 1. Rolland .. ~...... ~M DadY • • • • • • . • •... Dever .......;Daily Honduras ••• • • • •• .. pi' I it . , c I the month. Southamp too ll6thotalOg India (viaouthampt,)N , Ith ~, 20th of nion.lllyinoutli ..'Jan, 20 India (via 31arseillos),M .9III& 25th of moo th Dover ~..,.1 lonian bin (see Tn:ii3O I. 17, & 27 of mon !Dover.. •. •• Ireland .• •• •• ..M & Nrrwlee dadY ......11FLI 7toad iTwiesdld l l Li5b0n.............. 371 7 , 9 , 17,11 27 of rti.lSOulibampto; ,Feb. 15 Ifadeira „ ..........ml9th of the month ISoirthamptoa I • Madeira .. •• .. ~. .. N , 23 d of month .. 1 Liverpool ... Malta (see In . • die) I &28 of moo. Dover .. 4&20 m Malta ............N 9 , 19 . Mauritius . (see India) Mauritius .........,N At Ind of the month. Southampt on F e b. 1 14th of tho month Mamie° ••••• ••**** •" Naples ...• ...• •• • . jbfbistmathofruon Dover .. •• ..1 New Granada , ......i112 , 1 & 17thof month South amp t on By private si is .. Various port 'l7neert, 111 Zealand.. .• • • • • , blowa states ........N atulhth2sthofinott.pover ...„ „ Peninsula .• .• •• .• • • m Ithl7th27thofinon.'Southampton ' id & 27th of mon. S out h ampton Port Natal ..........'N, 4Y inmate ship...;Various portsUneertaor, Sicily ,••• ••.••• • • • .2,7 sthlath26tliefinon,toover ...., 1 Tuscany •••• •• •• ••••r• ithlath2Stholinon4)over ...... veneattet2 ........ m 2d* I7th ofnuonth,Southampton 1 & 16 mo Vast Diemen's Land (se , Australia) .... ,_ Wes' Indieg , . .. ira 2cl & 17th n, ,•,,,..•,. ...___.. Vitt 17th o mono' Southampton' 1&16mov When any of these dates fall on a Sunday, the malls wiU e de• spatchcd on the following day. with the exceptien of the (mil: , (Intl '.onthanipton),And the Waite. both of which will be despeten..< the preceding day. Forty-one men of the 7th Dragoon Guards, who have volunteered into the Ist Dragoon Guards for service in the Crimea, arrived at Exeter a few days ago from Ed inburgh, to join the depot of the Ist Dragoons, now at the Exeter barracks, previous to going out to the Crimea ; 150 men of the Royal Artillery, with six field pieces, have also passed through Exeter on the way to Plymouuh. BIRTHS. Op A SON. On the 30th ult., in Grosvenor-atreet, the Viseountes Bolmesdale. On the 31st ult., at Bennett's-hill, Upper Thames -street Kira. W. F. Hayward. OV A DAIIGETEB. On the 30th ult., at Weymouth, the wife of the Rev. R. Durant Buttemer, rector of Easton, near Winchester. On the 31st ult., the wife of George Perkins Stancomb, Eqq., of Trowbridge, Wilts. MARRIED. On the 29th ult., at the Royal Chapel of St. George, Windsor, Captain Frederic Sayer, of the 23d Royal Welsh Fusiliers, to Maria Henrietta Sophia, eldest daughter of Colonel the Hon. C. B. and Mrs. Phipps., On the 31st ult., at the church .of the Holy Trinity, Westbourne, Thomas Penlington, Esq., to Anna, eldest daughter of George Berkeley Harthon, Esq., of Gloceater gardens, Hyde-park. DIED, 50n the 30th ult., William Wright, Esq., chief clerk of enrolments in Chancery, aged 69. On the 30th ult., at 2, Keppel-row, Stoke Newington green, Mr. John Kemp, late tide surveyor of her Majesty' Customs, aged 78. On the 301 h ult., Mr. Frank Carter, of Jack's Coffee house, Old C or n Ex c h ange, Mark,lane, aged 35. On the 31st ult., in the Edgeware-road, Thomas Jarvis, Esq., late of Paigoton, Devon. On the 29t1i ult., at Lewes, Sussex, Henry Blackman, Esq., abed 81. 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