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THE NOR:1'11E1N tIMES, TUESDAY, APRIL 19 1829

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They etone to the conclusion that it would be politic Isaac- ' Mr. Archibald Peel; Sonia& Gebefal Peel, and Mr. BUs-
eept the Congress, on condition that the treatie4s.of 1815 fold Ferrand, will contest the borough of Devonport.
were not to be interfered with.' Four other conditions
candidate for Greenwich, the name of Mr. W. S
were made -- that the central states of Italy should be eva- As a
has been mentioned,_ who, it is already known, has
'cuated by foreign armies -that their administration should
be reformed-that war should be prevcnted between Ans- . beinendsa.c.oympelled to retire from the representation of Tyne-
tria and Sardinia-and to find. some substitute for the
were
treaties now existing. between Austria and the central Bars-rote-On Saturday placards issued calling on
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States of Italy. Those conditions were accepted by the electors to reserve their votes for Mr. Handel Corsham,
France, Russia, and Prussia, and by Austria with the a.coal proprietor, and follower of arr. John Bright, a stanch
condition that Sardinia should disarm. This was teetotaller, and an occasional preacher. Many of the
refu3ed, although proposed by England, that France should; abstainers and a advanced " Liberals would support him in
jointly with herself, guarantee Sardinia against any attack preference to either of the sitting members.
from Austria. Austria then proposed a: general disarma- ! CAMDRIDGESHIRE.-it is now definitely settled tied no
ment. England received this proposition with favour, and opposition is to be offered_ to the re election of the lion.
it was agreed to by all the Powers, with this difference, Eliot Yorke, Mr, Edward Ball, and Mr. IL J. Aleane.
that Austria wished to disarm before the meeting of
Lord George Manners, the defeated candidate in 1357, has
Congress, whilst France wished this to be the first subject of published an explanatory address on the subject.
discussion. Meanwhile Sardinia refused the proposition of i
disarmament, on the ground that she was -not to be re re- ' CARDIGAN (Boaovon) - Mr. Lewis Pryse offers himself
again for election, and at present is unopposed.
sensed at the Congress. Now, the Congress was propotted by , -
one of the great powers. and if Sardinia, asecond-rate power ' Ceootosasatitz. - Captain Powell, of Nanteos, and Mr.
oas represented, why sh mid not Sweden or Portugal ? If . Saunders Davies, both Conservatives, are likely to go to the
Captain Powellpopular at
she sat as an Italiae State, other Italian States had an -
equal or a still better right to be represented, as likely to 1 poll for the county. is very po • Ipuo
Aberystwith.
be more affected by the deliberations of the proposed Con. CARNAAVONSHIRE Boit:molts. Mr. Thilkeley Hughes
gross. Her Majesty's Government were favourable to the (Liberal Conservative), has now pledged himself to support
admission of Sardinie, if it was only possible. the ballot, and an active canvass on his ' behalf has been
Such was the state of affairs at present. France commenced. Mr. Osborne Morgan, barrister, has
and Austria had accepted the principle of a general issued a retiring address. A_ stirrieg cotiteet is exeeeted
disarmament with some difference as to details Sardinia between Mr. Hughes and Mc. Charles Wyane, of Ceth
had not accepted the prineiiaes. lie had, however, the Alinwch, Conservative.
satisfaction of announcing that the Chevalier d'Azeglio had ' Duniotet (Cleft). -Mr. Pemberton declines to contezt this
arrived in England on a special mission from Turin. Ile city as the second Conservative candidate.
had had an interview with the foreign secretary, and he
augured the best consequences from the presence of so ESSEX (Noirrn).-On satarday a demonstration of the
Conservatives of North Essex took place at Colchester, in
enlightened a statesmen. No power at present would rush
wantonly into war, as the copies of opinion was stronger favour of the Right Hon. William Beresford and Mr. Thos.
Ducene, the sitting members, an eff in having been made
than that. of the sword. The issue was no mean one, and by Lieutenant-Colonel Brise told a section of the C .nserva-
a war in Italy would probably be a European one. An
attack upon Trieste. a part belonging to the Germanic i tive party to eject Mr. Biresrord from the representation.
Confederation, would be an attack not upon Austria, hut The chair was taken by Mr. Charles Griy Bound. Mr. Barker a tenant-farmer, sp tke in etilo.fistic terms of the
upon Germany. Under such circumstances, he was sure that
fitness o' f the sitting nieinlmrs to repres.'nt them in Par:ia-
the House would approach the subject with the temperate
ment, and moved the tollowing res.ilution :-" That this
spirit due to it. He still trusted that, with firmness and
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meeting gratefully acknowledtea the services of the eight
conciliation, the peace of the world might be preserved. Hon Wiliiain Beresford and Mr. Charles Decane. the
Lord Palmerston said that the Government had acted in Conservative members of the noel hero division of this
strict accordance with their sense of ditty in sen lila, Lord county, and pledges itself to use every ezerti in to secure
Cowley to Vienna ; though, he thought that the mission
-their return for this division at the mining election."
ought to hem been of a more formal character. He did
not blame Russia for having interposed her proposition for I GREAT Maitoow.- The Liberals here have met with a
a congress, as she Would naturally be desirous of takine repulse in their turn. Havaie set on foot a requisition to
Sir William Clayton. taoy speedily found he would not.
part in a settlement of so important a character. If;
thoneht the proposal of Austria highly unfair, that offer himself under any eirouineetuces, so that is seeking a
Sardinia should disarm while she herself remained armed. resident candidate they were not in r: seccassfal than the
If the result of the negociations had been unfavourable, Tories in their choice of a local gentleman.
Sardinia would then have been left at the mercy of Austria. I Eititwica.-The announcement of the retirement of the
He felt that to discuss the mode of disarmament at the , lion. W L. Campbell fr an Harwich is unfounded. Mr.
meeting of Congress was only a waste of time. The great I Campbell and Mr. Marsliman are the two Lieeral candi-
point was the evacuation of Central Italy, which ought to I dates, and both will go to the poll.
be the first question settled A general disarmament was atl HeseenroleDWEso 'fhere are two me didater in the
thing in itself extremely vague. It could only be done by field for the representation of the Pembrokeshire contrilm-
fixing some former period to the position, to which the ; tory boroughs of Haverfordweste Narberth, and Fishguard.
various powers were to return. This would require a long iMr William Rees has announce:} himself us the Liberal
time, during which old jealousies would break out, and the ! candidate, and Mr. John Henry Phillips, the sitting mem-
issue would he very uncertain. Why should not the Con- I her, will again stand upon the Conservative interest. Mr.
greys meet at once and resolve the real question at issue? ! Rees announces himself as a sincere Reformer, and says :-
It was the disturbed and uneasy condition of Italy which 1 " I promise to vote for every measure that will properly
made the relations of. the European Powers uncertain, and I reduce the enormous taxation of the country, that will pro-
this uneasy condition arose from the had country south of mote a fair extension and a lja4tment of the suffrage. that
the Po. This was aggravated by the presence of foreign will give to every elector the free exercise of his political
armies. He believed that the retirement of these troops trust, without being subject to the domination, coercion,
would lay the foundation of an improve(' state of things in and Ind:natation which too many of you, unhappily, experi-
those countries. That country was not in the excited state ence, and that will secure to every man the sacred rights of
which prevailed in 1848, and the minds of men were conscience."
much quieter. If the congress were to interfere in the lieesrose -Mr. Trueman, the Liberal member for this
details of the administrative retarm in Italy, they would
borough, is to be opposed by Mr It tigers, a gentleman of
undertake what was bnyond their pawer to perform. It
some local standing, aril a Conservative.
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rvative. ' -
now appeared that the present difficulty arose from the .
refusal of Sardinia to cli-airm. Now, the army of Sardinia HerteFORD3III as. -Mr. Humphry Mildinay. the Liberal
was necessarily so small in comparison that Austria could candidate, has issued an ad tress, is wnich he a acs :---" The
not entertain any serious apprehension from it. Moreover.
Iviiestion now distinctly submitted to you by the Ministry is,
Sardinia would not long continue to throw additional tether the conduct of the country's affairs shall remain in
burdens upon her people. There could he no doubt that the hands of those who have always halted ia its path, or
before long Sardinia would follow the example of the other weedier it shall he intrusted to those who have been the
powers in disarming. As to the admission of Sardinia to originators and consistent advocates of every improvement
the Congress, she was admitted to the Conference of Paris effected during the last cleaner of a century ?
because she was a party in the late war. At present there isms:greet. -The election preliminaries here are being
was no war, but it was the conduct and attitude of prosecuted with great vigour Mr. Bigee and Dr. Nohle
Sardinia, which was in part the cause of the present diffi- (who has recently resigned the office of Mayor) attended a
citifies. She was called upon to disarm, and therefore it large meeting of the liberal party on Friday evening, and
might not he altogether unfair to admit her to the Congress. were the chosen candidates. Mr. Harris is now actively
If there arose insufferable objections to this, she ought not engaged in canvassing the borough.
to be called upon to 'disarm. As to the general subject, the LISICEARD.-Mr. WA. Carew (Conservative) has come
statement of the right honourable gentleman gave every forward in opposition to Mr. R. W. Grey (private secretary
hope that the peace of Europe would not be disturbed. to Lord Palmers-on), and it is said that a section of the
There was no pretence for violating it. The treaties of liberal party, being dissatisfied with Mr. Grey, will support
1815 were to he respected, and he. felt assured that the Mr. Carew.
efforts of the Government for the preservation of peace - Mem:wee-The Conservatives have found a second condi-
would be successful.
.date in Lieutenant-Colonel M.e.yriek, who styles himself a
Mr. T. Duncombe declared that the people of this corm-
liberal conservative, with •' political opinions in unison with
try would be disappointed if Sardinia was not admitted
those entertained by the great conservative portion of the
into the Congress. The state of Italy was a disgrace to
Europe, and the peace of that country could not be secure until community.'
Austria was got rid of, and Italy made free and united. NORFOLK, (EAST).-The address of Mr. Edward Howes,
Lord Palmerston had not, he believed, spoken out as he the selected Conservative candidate, appeared on Friday
ought to have done. evening. The hon. gentleman says : " I purposely avoid
Mr. Gladstone protested against the doctrine that referring to particular measures, but hope to he able to
the peace of Italy could not be secured without give an independent support to Lord D.,rby's Government."
driving Austria from Italy, and violating the treaties of This curious expression will not escape observation.
1815. It was highly dangerous at the present moment to Nourotn, (West).-Pacitio councils have prevailed in
call in question the policy of the conduct of her Majesty's West Norfok as well as in the eastern division of the
government. He felt bound to remark, on certain expres- county. Mr. W. Blue, of Stradsett, has declined to come
dons which fell from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, that forward. Mr. Bentiuck (C ineervative) and Mr. Gurdon
the conduct of Austria was marked by dignified conciliation, (Wilig) will consequently be returned without opposition.
whilst that of Sardinia was as perplexing as it was affl. PENRYN AND Feeeraurg. - Four candidates are prose-
biguous. He saw nothing in the known conduct of the outing a vigorous canvass here-Mr. Baring and Mr.
parties to justify any such conciliation. Whether Austria Gurney (Liberals), and Mr. Gwyn and Mr. Foster (Con-
had displayed a conciliating spirit in matters not yet public, servatives). A public meeting, recently held, pledged
or her Majesty's government had laid itself open to
HOUSE OF COMMONS -MONDAY. itself to support the two former gentlemen.
to the suspicion of partiality, the conduct of Austria,
Mr. Thomas Duncombe asked the Secretary of State forPottresteuru.-Ati active canvass is being carried on in
in demanding the disarming of Sardinia was not one of
War, whether it is his intention to recommend Her dignified conciliation.' The demand of Sardinia to he
this boroughs by both parties, who, of course, are equally
Majesty to reinstate Lieutenant-Colonel Dickson, late of the confident of success. A feeling is evidently gaining. ground
admitted to the Congress was natural, though he admitted
Tower Hamlets Militia, after the verdict obtained by that among the Liberals in favour of their old representative,
that the matter was surrounded by difficulties. If, how-
officer in the Court of Queen's Bench, against the colonel of ever, Sardinia was not to be admitted to the Congrese. she Sir Francis Baring.
that regiment. ought net to be called upon to disarm. He strongly REIGATE.---Mr Torrens Maccullagh, who has been for
General Peel said that the removal of Colonel Dickson deprecated the continuance of the discussion on disarmament. several years in Parliament, and who was elected for Great
had been made upon purely. military grounds. Colonel The conflagration of war might be lighted at any moment Yarmouth in 1857, has been requested by a number of the
Dickson was entitled to all the benefit of the evidence and by the merest accident. and the commencement of negocia- electors to allow himself to be put in nomination as a liberal
verdict at the late trial, but that evidence only confirmed tions ought not to be delayed by mere formal considerations. candidate in competition with Mr. Monson, whose conduct
him (General Peel) in his previous opinion on the Tie referred to the influence from the observations of the since lie was elected in 1858 has not been entirely satisfac-
matter, and it was, therefore, not his intention to recommend Chancellor of the Exchequer, that if the war extend beyond tory to his constituents. Mr. Maccullagh stands as a
that Colonel Dickson should be reinstated. Italy, this country would be dragged into it. He trusted Liberal of advanced opinions, but entirely independent of
Mr. Duncombe gave notice that, next session, he should that no hasty step would be taken by the govern- party. ties. He has addressed the electors at Reigate and
move for a Committee of Inquiry into the case, and into the ment which should incur even the risk of dragging lted-hill, and has been very cordially received.
conduct of some of the officers who sat at the military this country into the quarrel. No peace, he observed, Sr.- IVES.- Mr. Giesler, a Liberal, has announced his in-
board appointed to try the conduct of Colonel Dickson. would be durable which was not founded in strict justice to tention to oppose the present Conservative member, Mr.
Mr. Grogan asked the First Lord of the Admiralty if he the people of ' Italy Paull. Mr. Giesler has pledged himself to go to the poll.
bad taken into consideration a memorial forwarded to him
Mr. Conyngham did not believe that the Italian difficulty
by the medical officers of the navy ?Sunotx (EAst).---Lord Henniker, the second member
could be solved without a war, and that the postponement of for this constituency, solicits re-election, in conjunction
• Sir J. Pakington replied, that he had taken the memorial
that ev nt was only temporary.
into consideration, and an Order in Council would issue with the Attorney-General (Sir F. Kelly), whose address
Lord J. Russell expressed his full concurrence in all
forthwith, probably on Saturday, placing the medical offs- has appeared. •Lard Henniker's address is extremely
cars of the navy on the same footing with their brethren of that had fallen from Lord Palmerston. It was for the meag.re, the only political sentiment expressed being an
interest of Italy, herself above all, that war should he avoided.ad Ital under opinion that the " Representation of the People Bill" intro-
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
the army. . The conflict of armies would not only trey diced by the Government was " virtually rejected" "with-
foot, but endanger the existence of the constitutional
out due consideration and discussion of details." Colonel
MINISTERIAL STAT EMENT. government of Piedmont. Referring to the statement of Adair continues to be mentioned, or rather suggested, as a
the Chancellor of the Exchequer, he thought !ft candidate in the Liberal. interest; but there is little proba-
The Chancellor of the Exchequer brought up several would be conducive to the eeneral interests,
bility of any opposition.
papers relating to our foreign negotiations, and moved that Sardinia was admitted to the Congress. He could not
Surieseic (WEST).-Captain Bennett in his address,
they be placed upon the table, in order to enable a discus- I wonder at the refusal of Sardinia to.disa , in
thought,
1 with the desire of. Austria, which was, he . expressed announcing his retirement from the triangular duel
sion to be raised on the statement which he was about tothreatened the appearance of three Conservative candi-
in a highly convenient manner. It was difficult to define
make, respecting the state of foreign affairs, and our what disarmamen t precisely meant; moreover, it was not likely dates for two seats, states that he has arrived at the conclu-
relations with the Continental Powers. He referred, in that, on going into a Congress; any power would wish to weaken sion to which he has come with the less reluctance and
regret, because it is the only alternative by which the
the first instance, to the misunderstanding betwen France itself, as the deliberations of the Congress might possit'biy
reat cause of' Conservative government can be most
and Austria, which was due to a rivalry, of long standing, end in war. As to the point in dispute, the house had never g
on Italian questions. Her Majesty's government had thought been definitely informed what those points were. What
effectually promoted.
the present a fit occasion to Interfere for the promotion of
were the demands of the continental powers, or the .actual SUNDERLAND.-Since Mr. Lindsay retired from Tyne-
the general peace of the world. At the commencement of . reasons from which danger was to be apprehended? Ministers mouth, a strong desire has been expressed that he should
the present year the state of affairs was singularly favour- i basing refrained from communicating these matters, parlia- come down and contest this borough with Mr. Hudson.
able to the assumption of mediator; at that time many ment could only be silent, knowing that no final arrangement On Saturday morning Mr. Lindsay reached Sunderland.
causes of difference existed between . France and Austria. I could be made without consulting the Government. If the . This address was expected to be issued that night, and
' These had disappeared one after the other until it became administration succeeded in their attempts at pacification, I the strongest confidence is expressed that he and Mr.
evident that the only real cause Of dispute lay in the position Ithey would bate deserved well of the country and of the 1 Penwick will be returned.
and state of Italy. At this juncture communications were world. I TAVNToN.-A handbill has been issued, stating that a
made to Lord Cowley, who was supposed to be in full pos. Mr. M. Milnes said that if the Congress met for the second candidate in the Conservative interest will forthwith
session of the wishes and feelings of the. French Emperor, purpose of furthering national ambition, it would utterly ' issue his address and solicit the suffrages of the electors.
Our Government felt strongly the unsatisfactory state of fail. Its sole object should be directed to Italian indepen- 1 TRURO.-The Liberal candidates are Mr. Augustus Smith
affairs in Italy, and they had already at the Paris conference dense, and to the organisation of the Italian people. and the Hon. Captain Vivian; and the Conservative candi-
agreed that inquiry was desirable into that state. At the I General Thompson declared that the exclusion of Sardi- date is Mr. M. Smith, of the Western Circuit. It was
same time it was felt that the treaties of 1815 ought not to nia from the Congress would be a great injustice. . ! rumoured that a second Conservative candidate, in the per-
be interfered with ; that the balance of power required that Sir J. Walsh said that the great object of the Congress son of Mr. Collins, of Truthan,would come forward, but the
Austria should have a certain predomivance in Italy, and that would be to act fairly to all parties. He did not think that hon. gentleman has not as yet presented himself.
the position of Sardinia ought to be strengthened. That power Sardinia, hitherto the most menacing of all the polars; 1
Conn.-Mr. Tristram Kenny has addressed the electors
owed its actual importance to the - treaties of 1815. The should be allowed to continue her present attitude. i
of the 'County of Cork. His address, dated Pavia, Loin-
main cause of dissatisfaction lay in• the occupation, by Sir Harry Verney
.pointed out the injurious effects of hardy, April 11, appears in the Examiner.
foreign armies, ee the central states of Italy. It was, how- I Austrian interference in Italy ; but said that, if Austria was
ever, necessary to avoid all danger of change, by force or driven out of Italy, great jealousies would ensue between YOUGHALL -An address from Colonel John Rowland
revolution. Lord Cowley was summoned to London, and, the Italian Powers. i Smith to the. electors of Youghall, also appears in the
soon after, sent to Vienna-not strictly as an official After some observations from Mr. H. Willoughby, the . Examiner.
character, but as a mediator cognisant of the views of all motion was agreed to. 1 DUNGARVON.-The Examiner says that on Thursday
parties. It was hoped that, by this means, a more satis- The Lords amendment to the Savings Bank (Ireland) last, Mr. Maguire had left Cork for Dungarvon, where 'he'
factory basis might be found for the future settlement of i Bill was agreed to.
y. He would say, that the mission of Lord Cowley was, I • has made a most successful canvas. He has returned back
Italy
INDIA. I again to Cork.
not only eminently, but entirely successful. He received a ! Sir G. C. Lewis then rose to move a ' resolution to the ! KINSALE.-The Examiner says, Mr. Arnett, Mayor of
most satisfactory reception from the Emperor of Austria. ' effect-that "it is not competent for the Secretary of State for.. Cork, and Captain Brine, proceeded on Saturday to canvass
When he returned to London, it was fully expected that India, under the act for the•future government of India, to the electors. Mr. Arnett' visited the houses of severalthanti
the arrangements which he had proosed would lead to a send orders through the secret department to the. govern.- electors, and obtained 69 positive pledges, The
ner
favourable termination. But before
could reach Paris, the succeeded in getting
Lord Cowley ' ments in India on any matters not concerning the levying think's Mr. Arnott's return sure. Captain Brine shortly
Emperor of the French war, or making peace, or negociating with the ne,tive princes after went on his canvass, and only
. 11-1 &se, •-, az the proposal of the Emperor of of States." The right hon. gentleman was proceeding to ex-
- A CT" " , It is also rumoured that
tue -
.greas of the five great powers. press his views, when Mayor. Bootlehy has re .
consider the whole quest, - , The house was counted out at ton minutes after seven. Z4.ldWilrltlage bee Te -,ieed.
. eleven promises. Mr. Geale. did not canvass. It le sup-

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

_- - -HOUSE OF LORDS —MoNDAY: -
Their Lordships met at five o'clock, when there was a
full attendance of peers, and strangers, -in anticiration of
the promised statement by the, Secretary of State, with
regard to our foreign relations.

FOREIGN AFFAIRS,
THE MINISTERIAL STATEMENT.

The Earl of Malmsbury, after a few preliminary remarks,
observed that, for a long period of years our sympathies had
been closely bound up with the Austrian people, whose
names had been associated with our own in many a glorious
page of history, At the same time, however, there had
always been a vast difference between the forms of govern-
ment in the two countries, for whilst in one there prevailed
a despotic government, in the other freedom was essential
to its existence. There could be no question that Austria
had a right by virtue of treaty to a certain portion of
Italy, bnt liaving stretched forth ber hands to other
Italian provinces which did not belong to her,
she had become extremely unpopular in Italy,
and, to a certain extent, in this, country also. With
Sardinia, also, this country bad very sincerely sytnpathised,
and her conduct in the recent Russian war bad strengthened
the friendship which before existed between these two
countries. But Sardinia appeared lately to have forgotten
that her mision was one of example, and that every victory
she gained which -was not in support of her own liberties,
or her own preservation, was fruitless of results, and could,
lead to no, good on the continent of Europe. With
reference to Franre, it was difficult to understand why that
great nation, with the most equal climate in the world, and
her vast resources, should seek to interfere with the internal
affairs of other -countries with which she had no interest.
France, however, expressed a desire to reform certain
abuses in Italy, and an estrangement of feeling between
Austria and France was the consequence. This state of
things grew worse from day to day, until, by the end of
Rebruary, it became so threatening, that her, Majesty's
Government thought it necessary to send -Lord Cowley
to Vienna. Lord Cowley was received in the most friendly
manner by the Court of Austria. and it was hoped that
the communications which took place between Lord
Cowley and Count 13n,1 might have resulted in a
settlement of the Italian difficulty. But when Lord Cowley
returned to Paris, he found that the Russian minister had
in the meantime proposed to France a Congress, and that
. step having been communicated to her. Majesty's govern-
ment, he (the Earl of Malmesiptry) assented to it, and on
the 22nd of March, he informed Baron Brnnow of his
assent, and submitted four points as the basis of the pro-
ceedings of the Congress. These four points-were acceded
to by Russia and the other
.powers. A. discussion then
arose as to the composition of the Congress and the
necessary preliminaries to be undertaken. Her Majesty's
government thought that there should he a general dis-.
armament before the Congress met. That point was not yet
settled, but the question of the compositinn of the Congress
had been determined. Russia proposed that the Congress
should consist only of the five great powers, blither Majesty's
government being desirous that the Italian states should
have an opportunity of being present in some way or another,
proposed that they should he allowed to be called in when-
ever their presence might be reqnired. The government
pointed out that there were precedents for the course,
and that it would he in no way derogatory to the Italian
States. Sardinia, however, claimed to he admitted to the
. congress as one of the contending parties, but this was
resisted by all the great powers, and, finally, the propositions
of her Majesty's Government -was acceeded to. This
matter PM settled whilst the question of disarmament was
still under discussion, Austria declined to enter into the
-congress unless Sardinia disarmed. After considerable
dis-euzsion, Austria and France had agreed to the principle
of disarmament, but they had not agreed as yet to the time
or the manner in which the disarmament shod I take place.
Sardinia. who had been invited to disarm on the same prin-
ciple as Austria and France, hail not yet agreed to do so, and
she grounded her refusal upon the fact of her exclusion from
the congress. In conclusion, the noble earl expessed himself
strongly in favour of ncace, alleging that such a war as was
tie contemplation, if once undertaken, would upheave
elements, the settlement of which. could not he hoped
for in our days. He urged the Ministers
of those countries to consider how great the responsibilities
were which rested on them, and how fearful the calamities
were which must flow from war. Should war be inevitable,
and come at last, her Majesty's government would have the
satisfaction of knowing that they had neglected no one
measure which could, by any possibility, avert such a
catastrophe, and might Almighty God forgive- those who
were the occasion of it.. (Cheers.)
The Earl of _Clarendon entered into a discursive series
of obserVations on the question. He said that if a real
and sincere desire for peace had existed between the several
powers, the matter might have been brought to a success-
ful issue, without a Congress, and all the difficulties which
had arisen might have been avoided.

The Earl of Derby said, that the present position of
affairs was nearly in that point that England would
declare she had exhausted ail means of conciliation, and
that she would withdraw from all further interference,
leaving the other powers the responsibility of violating
peace, and deluging Enrope with blood. England would
in that case studiously withdraw from the contest, pre-
serving :he.pos:f on of an actual neutrality. He com-
mented on the extreme probability that A war when
once kindled might extend over the whole of
Europe. He remarked that Lord Cowley, on his return
from Vienna, was in possession of the means whereby the
consent of France and Austria to a good understanding
might have been obtained. This Hood result, however,
was destroyed by the proposal of Russia for the assem-
bling of a Congress, so the matter then dropped.
The Appropriation and other Bills were then read a third
time, and passed.
The House'then adjourned at 7.30.