The Sun.
London, England, 1864-02-04 00:00:00

NEW BILLS.

Mr. BRAND gave notice of bills to be introduced by the
Secretary of State for the Home Department relative to
insane persons—(cheers)—and by his noble friend the
Secretary of the Admiralty on naval affairs.
Mr. O'IIAGAN gave notice that he would move for leave
to bring in a bill relative to the conveyance of land in Ire •
land, and with respect to county courts in that country.
Mr. M. GIBSON gave notice that he would move for a
committee to inquire into the metropolitan railway schemes
now proposed to be entertained this session; and as an
arrangement was likely to be effected between this house
and the House of Lords relative to such schemes, he would
lay on the table a bill relating to private bills.
Mr. S. FITZGERALD gave notice that he would ask
certain questions relative to the capture of British vessels.
Mr. L. KING gave notice that he would introduce a
bill for the extension of the franchise in boroughs.
THE QUEEN'S SPEECH.

The SPEAKER having read the Royal Speech,
Lord 1.1.. GROSVENOR, on moving an address to her
Majesty in reply to the Ruyal Audress, alluded to the do •
rustic event referred to in her Majesty's Address, and next
adverted to the Danish question. Hu said it was much to
be regretted that after the isperience of the German coun-
tries in 1848 and 1857, they should have adopted a bully-
ing tone towards Denmark. (Cheers.) He thought it was
the duty of this country to maintain the balance of power in
Europe, and to adhere to international treaties. (Cheers.)
The next paragraph in the speech related to Japan, and he
denied that the Government was blamable far the disaster
that had occurred in that country, and defended the policy
of the Government. He expressed a hope that the natives
of that country would be made to feel the power of England
when exercised in the right. 'With regard to New Zealand,
the disaffected were confined to the northern parts, and
he made the same observations as with regard to
Japan. Having referred in terms of approval to the other
portions of the Royal Speech, he concluded by moving the
address, expressive of grateful solicitude relative to the in-
terests of her Majesty and the royal ft.ruily, particularly
the marriage of the Prince of \V ales and the birth of a
prince. (Cheers.)
Mr, GOSCHEN, in seconding the address, re-echoed
the strong feeling of love and loyalty towards her Majesty
and the Royal family it expressed. Ho defended the policy
of the government in regard to Schleswig-Holstein, Her

Mejesty had been unremitting in her endeavours
to accomplish N% hat was the object of all parties,
namely, peace. He trusted that object would be
eventually adopted by other countries, although there
might be some difference as to the mode of carrying it out.
This country had not made up its mind with regard to the
doctrine of non-intervention. This country was not to
isolate itself from the events of Europe on selfish grounds, or
to repudiate her own interests. A notion, however, prevailed
in Germany that this country would not interfere under
any circumstances, and thr.t our sympathy with Denmark
merely resulted from selfish considerations as regarded our
commerce, lie asserted that the present hostilities in
Europe developed the fact that war was undertaken for the
purpose of breaking treaties, which war had before been
commenced to maintain. (Cheers.) The hon. member
then referred in terms of great gratitude to the commercial
prosperity. The country had developed its elasticity by
rising superior to a failure of one branch of its industry by
its energy in others, and the only cry from Manchester
was not to interfere with this blockade which had interfered
with her local prosperity. With regard to the imports there
was a falling off in only one article, namely, wheat, to the
amount of £11,000,000, while there was an increase
which would go a great way to meet the deficit of
£18,000,000 arising from the increase in the price of cotton.
He then alluded in terms of approval to the state of India,
and expressed a hope that the principle of free trade would.
be extended.

Mr. DISRAELI said that the Royal Address proposed
by her Majesty's Government was not just to the circum-
stances of the country. (Hear, hear.) He did not allude
to the events in the Royal family. (Laughter.) Allusion
had been made to the diminution of distress in one part of
the country; but none to distress in any other parts. Ho
thought there might be some allusion made to Ireland,
in which great distress prevailed, and which was borne
as patiently and as heroically as in Manchester. A great
emigration was going on in this country, and it should be
remembered that in moments of peril how deeply ,in-
debted this country was to the va!our and fidelity
of the natives of the sister isle. (Hear, hear). He
thought further information might have been given
with respect to America and China. There was also one
grave omission in the Royal Speech that, when we were
stated to be at peace, which was usually inserted, namely,
assurances of amity from foreign powers. It appearedto him
that her Majesty's Ministers were in a state of confusion.
With regard to Poland he asserted that the Ministry fanned
the flame, and when it broke out withdrew from further in-
terference. They had adopted a policy which they should
never have done in justice to the Poles if they did
not mean to carry it out. (Hear, bear.) He deprecated
the course of conduct which this country adopted in refer-
ence to the King of Greece,
[LEFT SPEAKING.]

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE---This Day.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
TATTERSALLS'.—Tins EVENING.

CITY AND SUBURBAN.
20 to 1 agst Liston (taken)
50 to 1 agst Trumps (taken)

CHESTER CI P.

20 to 1 agst Accident (taken and offered)
20 to 1 agst Anfield (taken and offered)
20 to 1 agst Blackdown (offered)
25 to 1 agst Muezzin (takin and offered)
25 to 1 agst Tooi Tool (take 30 to 1)
40 to 1 agst Durham (taken)
40 to 1 agst Tattoo (taken)
THE DERBY.
10 to 1 agst Scottish Chief (off -red)
27 to 2 asst Coast Guard (taken)
14 to 1 agst Paris (taken)
15 to 1 agst Cambuscn (offered)
28 to 1 agst Idler (taken)
30 to 1 agst Birch Broom (taken)
1000 to 15 agst Baragah (taken)

Bank of England Return,•--This Even-ng.

An Account, pursuant to the Act 7th and Sth Victorif:,
cap. 32, for the week ending on Wednesday, the 3d day
of Feb., 1864:

ISSUE DEPARTMENT.

Notes issued ---£27.275,985;

£7,225,985

BANKING Di
Proprietors' Capi-
tal £14.553.000
Rest
Public Deposits (in-
cluding Exche-
quer, Savings'
Banks, Commis-
missioners of N a-
tional Debt, and
Dividend Ac-

Government Debt £11,015,1( 0
Other Securities 3.631,900
Gold Coin & Bullion 12,625,985
Silver Bullion .....

E PARTMEN T.

counts) 6.71807
Other Deposits— 13,372,951
Seven Day and
other Bills 806,975

Feb. 4, 1864.

£38,736,927
AL 1

£27,275,955

Government Secu-
rities (including
Dead Wei,htAn-

nuitY) .£11,124,514
Other Securities 20,214,750
Notes
Gold and Silver 677;458
Cola

£38,736,927
RSHALL, Chief Cashier.

LAW INTELLIGENCE—(This Day.)

COURT OF DIVORCE.
(Before Sir J. P. Wilde.)

O'KANE V. O'KANE AND LORD PALMERSTON.
The court, as on the previous day when this ease was
brought forward, was crowded to excess both by the bar
and the public, and during the brief proceedings the too ost
perfect silence prevailed, evincing the deep interest of the
spectators.
On the case being called on,

The Queen's Advocate said—ln order to prevent are peti-
tion of the irregularities that took place when the case ;ame
last before the court, I trust your lordship will allow n ae to
make a few observations.

Mr. G. Browne (counsel for the petitioner)—l don't see
what right the Queen's Advocate has to make any observa-
tions at present.
The Queen's Advocate—The petition in this case was
served in October, 1863, the answer was filed on the 1/..,th of
November following, in which the respondent denied; the
adultery, and the co-respondent applied on the 27th Deo em-
ber for specifications with reference to the adultery charged
Your lordship on last Tuesday week made an order for the
petitioner to furnish particulars, or, in the event of his not
complying, the petition to be dismissed.

Sir J. P. Wilde—You cannot be heard first, as that cc urse
would be irregular.

The Queen's Advocate—l was called on to peruse these
affidavits, and having done so I think it right to say that
much of the matter it contains might be omitted, although
counsel for the petitioner said there would not be any irre-
levant matter introduced. I made the frame observation on
the last day when the case was brought on.
Mr. Seymour was about to make Borne observations, but
Sir J. Wilde said the proper course was for Mr. Brown
now to show cause.

Mr. Brown—On the last day I was making some obser-
vations relative to the affidavit of Mr, Wells, but I was
interrupted, and was not permitted to make these observa-
tions. The affidavit on which Mr. Seymour, as counsel for
the respondent, obtained his rule contained
grave charges
against the petitioner and Mrs., Wells, and stated that the
case was brought forward merely for the purposes of extor-
tion ; but that allegation was founded merely on the belief
of Mr. Horsley, and I am instructed to give it the most
emphatio denial.
Sir J. P. Wilde—Read the affidavit.
Mr. Brown read that portion of the affidavit which re.
ferred to the charge of extortion, and other portions o i tho
same which have already been published. I repeat that that
charge is quite untrue. I regret very much that the 'letter
of Mr. O'Kane was appended to that affidavit. "Wiei re-
ilde—What does that mean ?
gard to the arrrangement, I deny that it Was made hew Tea
n—Why, that the arrangements were made 4'
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third parties.

Mr. ,P. Wylde—That is what you mean.
Mr. Brown—Under these circumstances 1 am not in-
structed to make any fuither opposition to the rule being
made absolute.

The Queen's Advocate—After the expression of Your
lordship I have but one word to say with respect to the
arrangement. lam instructed to deny empbaticarly that
any arrangement was made between the co-respondent and
the petitioner.

Mr, Seymour entered info explanations in reference to
certain irregularities imputed to the solicitor of his client.
Sir J. P Wilde—From what has taken place to4,ay the
petition roust of course be dismissed. The petitioner now
comes into court and says an arrangement has been eff,:cted
through his friends. It was a hardship that a man
should; be allowed to take away the character of his
wife with impunity by casting imputations on her
chastity. The respondent, who, challenged proof, now
leaves the court without a tarni.sh. The petitioner retires
with evil words, and with the contempt cl others. With
respect to the co-respondent, it is a matter of great se tistac-
tion to the Court that a name which is never nontioncd
in England without just pride should have passed from its
annals without a stain.

A burst of applause broke forth, but which, of course, was
immediately repressed.

The rule was then made abE olutp.

CE N. TEAL CRIMINAL COURT—This Day.

OLD COU RT.

- -
TILE MURDERS AND PIRACY ON THE HIGH S} S.
(Before Mr. Baron Bramwell.)
The prisoners John Lyons, Barcelia la Santos, Mursto
Durano, Francisco Blanco, Manilla mon; Marco- Varto,
Marcelliano, Miguel Lopez, and George Carlos, wel:t, again
placed at the bar this morning.
Mr. Tindal Atkinson, Mr. Metcalf, Mr, Sleigh, I lir.
ton, Mr. Kemp, and Mr. Best addressed the jury • for the
prisoners.
The Solicitor-General having replied,
The learned Judge summed up the evidence.
The jury had not returned their verdict when '9 .-e went
to press.