The Express.
London, England, 1863-02-18 00:00:00

SALE OF BEER BILL.

In reply to Mr. WYKKHAII Maim,
Mr. W. E. FORSTER mid that after the declaration of
the Horne Secretary of his intention to bring in a bill dealing
with the general question of licenses, be did not propose to
reintroduce bis Sale of Beer Bill of last session until he had
seen the right bon. gentleman's measure.
BLOCKADE OF CHARLESTON.

Mr. G. BENTINCK asked the First Lord of the Treasury
whether the government were is possession of any official in-
formation on the subject of the reported defeat by the Con.
federates of the blockading squadron at the mouth of the
Charleston river; and, if so. whether that information was of
a character to raise the question of the legality of the future
blockade of that port.
Lord PALMERSTON—tier Majesty's government he,.
no information with regard to that transaction more then
, has been conveyed by the telegrams which have best re-
(Tired and are known to everybody. Those telecrame
I simply state that the blockade was raised on the morning of
one day and re-imposed on the succeeding day. The •1111141
information stake the raising of the blockade and its re.
newel. With regard to the application of the general law
of nation@ to a transaction of that kind I would abstain
from giving any opinion. because the application of that
law depends so much upon the circumstances of the ease,
that till that which has really happened is well known it
would he improper for her Majesty's government to commit
themselves to any binding opinion es to the effect of three
transactions. (Hear, hear.)
PROPOSED RAILWAY STATION IN FINSBURY-
CIRCUS.

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o:dein JERVIS embed the Fleet
whether he bad received • deputation of the Inhabitants of
Finebury.circua to solicit hie support against the proposed
extension of the Greet Festers Railway ; if so, whether he
had promised that support ; Lod in loon a case, if he would
state what ruoervision his depamet poseassed over pro-
jects of • similar ratty* within the metropolis?
Mr. COWPER said that • somber of gentlemen who
were in the habit of walking in Finsbury.circus, and who
attached very great importance to the rather rani cha-
racter of that place, did him the honour of calling opon Diu),
ROA wished toenlist bissymputhy with regard to the grievance
which they noticipsted wail coming mum them. (A laugh.)
They stated that the Greet Eastern Railway contemplated
snaking • station in the centre of the Circus, which had
hitherto been one of the most retired and quiet spots in the
heart of the city of Lon4co. They added, 'hail' wag aim"'
the only place where persons who were obliged to reside in
the city could live away from the noise and beetle. He
gave them his sympathy—(la ter)—thongs that was not
worth much, but it was y more than the hon. and

gallant gentleman seemed inclined to give them. (A laugh.)
Be thought that persons who came forward to represent •
public mischief which might be caused by • railway com-
pany should be beard before the select committee. This
matter had aasumed a very grave character, when there
were now before the beam 21 bills which affected the
metropolis. (Hear, hear.) The answer he gave to the
deputation was that they should present a petition to the
house, and he hoped the committee would consider the com-
plaints made against the scheme of the railway company.
Captain JERVIS said the right hon. gentleman had not
answered the last part of his question.
Mr. COW PER said he was not aware that his department
possessed any powers which the hon. gentleman himself was
not aware of. (Hear, bear.)