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London, England, 1854-03-11 00:00:00

manifestoes were addressed rather to the subjects of
the Porte than to those of the Czar—a direct insti-
gation to revolt. During the contest Mahometan
fanaticism had been quiet; no spirit, but a national
one, had been shown. The manifestoes of the Czar
were servile copies of those revolutionary addresses
which the Czar himself had so often denounced. He
contrasted the licence of Protestant worship and in•
terment in Turkey with the reoent difficulties in
Spain. The Porte was about to grant civil as well
as religious privileges to the Christians ; and he read
an extract from a late despatch, which stated that a
measure admi:ting Christians to give evidence before
the tribunals was actually prepared, and only wanted
the formal sanction of the Sultan. He admitted that
civil reforms were yet wanted, but they were not to
be obtained by insurrection, or the phantom of a
resuscitated Greek empire. The four powers were
determined to obtain for the Christians in Turkey
full civil and religious immunities, and those improve-
ments in their condition which would be the best
shield against insurrection.
Earl GREY pointed out the bigoted laws still in
force in Turkey, those especially which forbid Ma
hometans to embrace Christianity on pain of death.
[Here several voices exclaimed that the law in ques-
tion had been repealed.] Perhaps this law had been
repealed, but too much credit must not be given to
Turkish toleration. It was evident that much op-
pression still existed. Allowance should be made for
the effects of four hundred years of injustice, and no
one could wonder if the Greek population took their
opportunity of vindicating their wrongs. He hoped
that England would not coerce the Greeks in defence
of their just rights, or in any way interfere between
the Pone and his Christian subjects.
The Earl of ELLENBOROUGH said that if England
became guarantee for the Christian insurrection in
Turkey it would be an endless source of interfe-
rence and difficulty, and would end by placing us in
the same position now occupied by Russia herself.
It was quite possible that the late tolerant laws
might practically fail of the effect in consequence of
Mahometan ascendancy. Yet insurrection would
not give equality to the Greeks, and might,
in the event of Turkish success, be productive of
downright persecution. If the Greeks desired relief,
let them now join with the Turks in defence of their
native land, and there earn it.
Earl Fixzwusaam contended that the present was
not the time to demand religious concessions from
Turkey. Such a demand would only create difficul-
ties in the contest, and diminish the ardour of the
Turks in their own defence.
The motion was agreed to, and the house adjourned
soon after seven.

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HOUSE OF COMMONS.—FIUDAY.
Colonel HARCOURT gave notice that on Friday, the
24th inst., he should call attention to the condition
of the wives of soldiers who have been sent on foreign
service.

PRIVATERRINO.
Mr. M. GinsoN inquired whether the Government
had yet come to any decision regarding neutrals and
privatesring
Lord PALMERSTON said that the subject required
some previous understanding with other countries to
be arrived at before it could be definitely settled.
Next week the Government hoped to be able to make
some announcement respecting it.

MINISTERS' MONEY.

In committee of the whole house,
Sir J. YOUNG asked leave to introduce a bill which
he had promised and described on the previous even-
ing, for amending the law relating to ministers'
money in Ireland.
Mr. FAGkN moved as an amendment for leave to
bring in a bill totally abolishing the rate in ques
tion. After some discussion a division was called,
when there appeared—
For the original motion
For the amendment
Leave was given and the bill brought in.
The Marine Mutiny Bill passed through com-
mittee.
The Exchequer Bills (1,750,0001.) Bill was read a
second time.
On the motion of Mr. SPOONER, a select committee
was appointed to consider of the best means of im-
proving the ventilation of the house, the lobbies, and
the libraries, and to report thereon to the house.
Adjourned.

WE regret to have to announce the death of Mr.
Alderman Thompson, M.P., which took place yester-
day morning. By the death of the alderman a vacancy
occurs in the representation of Westmorland.
THE RIGHT HON. SIR JOHN P'.KINOTON, 8.U1T.,
M.P., has announced his intention of resigning the
office of chairman of quarter sessions for the county
of Worcester. He has found the functions of that
post incompatible with his parliamentary duties.
LADY BLAYNEY expired on the 4th inst. at Kings-
town, near Dublin. Her ladyship was wife of the last
Lord Blaysity, and the daughter of the first Earl of
Caledon.