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—I may say a friendly intimation—to the bishoP•
pointing out to him the provisions of the statute of George
IV., and expressing a hope that he had taken a part
in the processions in his ecclesiastical dress inadvertently,
and without any intention of violating the law; that
under those circumstances we should take no further
notice of those proceedings,
but we hoped the laws
would not be violated in future, because we should
feel it our duty to enforce them.2(Cheers.) Since that
time we have not heard of a repetition of the ,offence
against the laws in Ireland, and
not having heard of
such repetition, we do not wish to give a more special
warning than is contained in this proclamation, which
applies to all her Majesty's subjects, unless occasion
arise to issue a similar proclamation after a private
warning has been signified to the Roman Catholic
ecclesiastic to whom I have alluded. With regard
to the second question he asked, whether we are
going to enforce a law which he says has been dormant,
I must beg leave to state to the House that the law has
not been dormant.—(Hear.) The facts which came to
the knowledge of the Government were facts of a
very peculiar nature, viz, t that Roman Catholics
were going to renew those processions along
the public highways which had been done away with
for 300 year. These are the very words, which were
taken down in evidence ; that they were going
to do this, and to march from village to vil-
lage with banners and emblems of their faith, in
honour and, in celebration of the Virgin Mary.
The proeession to which the proclamation more particu-
larly adverts, moved for four miles along a high road. It
consisted of 150 people, carrying banners and emblems of
their
carrying faith—carrying crucifixes, with our Saviour on them,
and
images of the Virgin Mary and the Infant
Jesus, and I have no hesitation in saying it did give so
mulch anneyence to others of her Majesty's subjects—
(Hear,
bear)—that we did and do think it right to pre-
vent a violation of the law in such a manner.—(Lond

cheers.) Further, I imust go on to state that
there was actually in the instance to which I refer dan-
ger of a breach of the , peace, and lam sure both the
House and the country will think, in the words
of the proclamation, that whilst 'we are re-
solved to maintain for every member of the
Roman Catholic religion the undisturbed enjoyment of
his legal rights, and the fall and free exercise of his re-
ligious proceedings, we are determined to see, at the same
time, that the law is observed, and if it be not observed,
then that circumstance will necessarily draw down pu-
nishment on those who after this warning shall wilfully
neglect it, and must obviously, instead of allaying reli-
gious differences, increase them materially, and in the
result terminate in breaches of the peace.—(Cheers.)

asylum of Dr.Tuke, at Chiswick, cud that she had signed
the requisite order for that purpose. Misal O'Connor
and Dr. Tuke had given an undertak-
ing that Mr. Feargus O'Connor should not be
removed from that asylum without tho consent of the
House. The Right Hon. Gentleman concluded by
moving that the Hon. Member for Nottinght an be dis-
charged from the custody of the Sergeant-at-Arms,
with a view of being removed to the asylum of Dr.
Tuke.

Mr. HUME hoped that no time would be lost in
enabling the Hon. Member being transferred, to tho cus-
tody of Dr. Tulle. _ _ _

Mr. WALPOLE said that arrangements had already
been made for this purpose.
Mr. GOULBURN inquired whether the undertaking
which had been given was to extend beyond the present
session?

Mr. WALPOLE said that the undertaking did not,
of course, extend beyond the present Parliament.

The Parish Constables Bill was withdrawn.
CORRUPT PRACTICES AT ELECTIONS (No, 2

BILL.

Mr. ANSTEY moved that the House go into Com
mittee on the Bill.

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL moved that the
Rouse go into Committee on the Bill this day three
months. The Bill was a most extraordinary Bill in its
provisions, and never would have attained its present
sage except by inadvertence on tho part of the Govern-
ment.

After a few words from Mr. ANSTEY,
The House divided, when there appeared--
For going into Committee... ... 16
Against it ... ... 65
Majority —49

The Bill was consequently lost.
The House then adjourned at Six o'clock.:

THE WAR IN BURIVIAJcI.
(From the London Gazette of Juno IA)
India House, June :14, 1852.
The following dispatches have been this day received
at the East India House:—
TUE GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF INDIA IN COUNCIL TO
THE SECRET COMMITTEE OF THE EAST INDIA
COMPANY.

(Extract.)
Fort William, May 3,1852.
We have the honour to transmit to you a copy of the
further papers regarding Rangoon affairs.
In these documents our sentiments ere expressed in
warm, but not exaggerated, terms; for, in truth, no
language could be employed too strong to einivey the
praise which is justly due to tho gallantry, the fortitude,
the patience, temper and discipline which have been ex-
hibited, during the several operations en the coast, by
all branches :of the combined force, and by those who
have led them so well.

We beg most respectfully and most earaestkv to com
mend the services of these bravo men, according to their
several ranks and recorded merit, to the gracgous con-
sideration of her Majesty the Queen, and to the appro-
bation and favour of the Court of Directors.
We have, &c.,

DALHOUSIE,
F. CU RRIE,
J. LO

NOTIFICATION.

Fort William, April 23, 1852.
Tot Governor-General of India in Council having
failed to obtain redress from the Court of Ava for

injuries which had been inflicted on British subject:,' in
gress violation of existing treaties, was cenrpelled to
declare that reparation should be exacted by force of
arms.
To that end an expedition was immediately prepared
and dispatched to the coast, in the hopn that a blow
promptly struck against the Burmese Power might
possibly lead to a concession of the just aLd moderate
demands advanced by the Government of India, and
might thus avert the necessity for engaging is extended
and costly war.
The Governor. General in Council has had tho satis-
faction of publishing, for general information, dispatches
which announce the success of the expedition, in the
capture of Martaban„in the destruction of the formidable
defences constructed along the river, and in the assault
and occupation of the fortifications of Rangoon.
The Governor-General in Council cannot employ terms
too strong in expressing his unqualified approbation of the
brilliant service which has thus been performed, and his
gratitude to those by Whose joint exertions it has been
achieved.

His admiration is due equally to the perfect cordiality
and concert with which Lau and army have acted
together; to the gallantry which has been conspicuous
in the field; and to the fortitude and patience with
which all have endured, without a murmur, a fierceness
of climate whose deadly-influence is unhappily too well
attested by the number of those who have fallen victims
to its effects.
The Governor- General in Council especially desires
to offer to the Commander-in-Chief of her Majesty's
Naval Forces in these seas his warm acknowledgments
of the ready co-operation and of the very effective aid
which his Excellency has afforded to the Government
of India by the powerful squadron under his command,
whose operations he has so ably directed, and iu whose
services he has borne so distinguished a part.
To Lieutenant-General Godwin, commanding the
forces in Ava, tho Governor-General in Council begs
to tender his most full and cordial thanks for the manner
is which, by his intrepidity, his energy, and ability, he
has brought the military operations of the force to their
present successful issue; and to congratulate him upon
having thus won fresh and higher honours upon the
same scene on which he formerly gained so much
distinction.

The Governor-General in Council has great satisfac-
tion in publicly rendering to Commodore Lambert his
sincere acknowledgments of the promptitude with which
he gave his assistance to the Government of India, of
his constant exertion on its behalf during a trying ser-
vice, and especially of the prominent share he has now
ham in the destruction of the river defences ; thus
materially facilitating the movements of the squadron
and the ultimate success of the attack.
The best thanks of the Governor-General in Council are
due to Brigadier Elliot, commanding the Madras Brigade,
and to Lieutenant-Colonel Reignolds, who, after having
taken a part in every operation of the troops, has as-
sumed the command of the Bengal Brigade, from which
illness, which the Governor-General in Council regrets,
has removed Brigadier Warren.
The Governor-General in Council is happy to record
his appreciation of the essential service rendered by
Captain Lynch, the senior officer of the Indian Navy, to
whose ability, judgment, and discretion his Excellenay
the Rear-Admiral has borne his testimony on this
occasion.

And his Lordship in Council, at the same time, is de-
sirous to mark his sense of the services of Commander
Mellersh, of Commander Fishbourne, by whose aid the
Government has largely profited, of Commander Tarlo-
ton, Commander Luard, Lieutenant Rice, R.N., Captain
Neblett, of the Hon. Company's steamer Phlegethon,
and of Surgeon Minter, whose personal exertions have
been severally commended by his Excellency.
The Governer-General in Council has to add his
marked acknowledgments of the valuable assistance af-
forded during the attack on the land defences of Ran-
goon by. Lieutenant Dorville, R.N., and the naval bri-
gade under his orders.

The Governor-General in Council has further re-
marked with gratification the distinguished conduct of
Captain Brooking, of H. C. steamer Proserpice. His
Lordship in Council wishes to express his warm appro-
bation of conduct which has elicited the applause both
of the Admiral and of the General who witnessed it.
The conspicuous gallantry of Major Fraser, command-
and his indefatigable exertions since
highestresolved upon, more .especially in the
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rhaspraise, and the best Janke of
the Supreme Government.
To Lieutenant-Colonel Foord, commanding the Ar-
tillery; to Major Turton and Major Reid, of the Bengal
Artillery; to Major Montgomery, of the Madras Artil-
lery ; to Lieutenant-Colonel Coote, of her Majesty's
18th, who has been severely wounded; to Lieute-
nant-Colonel Thomson, of the 40th Native Infan-
try; to Lieutenant-Colonel Johnson, of 26th Madras
Native Infantry; and to Major Lockhart, of her Ma-
jesty's 80th Regiment; to Captain Mayhew, Deputy
Adjutant-General, whose value is specially remarked;
to Captain Allan, Deputy Quartermaster-Ge-
neral; to Captain Call and Captain Smith, Brigade
Majors; to Lieutenant Robinson, Deputy Com-
missary of Ordnance; to Captain Gillespie,
who led the assault at Martaban; and Captain
Campbell, of her Majesty's 18th; to Captain Randall,
commanding Madras Sappers and Miners; to Captain
Chads and Lieutenant Lambert, Aides-de-Camp to the
Lieutenant-General; the services of all whom have
been noticed with approbation by General Godwin, the
Governor-General in Council begs to offer his earnest
thanks.
The Governor-General in Council has to offer his
thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Bogle, Commissioner of
the Tenasserim Provinces, for the valauble aid be ren-
dered to General Godwin in connexion with the attack
upon Martaban; and his Lordship in Council particu-
larly desires to record his approbation of the energetic
and successful exertions of the Commissioner in giving
effect to the preparations of the Government for ensuring,
as far he possible, the health and comfort of the troops to
be employed upon the expedition.
Captain Latter, who has discharged his functions
hitherto to the entire satisfaction of the Government, has
added to his claims by the duty which he well performed
in the assault on the Pagoda at Rangoon.
Not only to the officers he has thus specially named,
but to all the officers, to the non-commissioned officers
of whatever designation, and to the soldiers and sailors
of the force, the Governor-General in Council desires to
convey his true and hearty thanks for the alacrity, the
endurance, the bravery, and good conduct they have
displayed during the several operations in which they
have been engaged.
The Governor-General in Council deeply laments to
know that our success has not been achieved without the
sacrifice of valued lives.
He deplores the loss of Major Oakes and of Brevet-
Major Griffith, of the Madras army; of Lieutenant Arm-
strong, of her Majesty's 51st Regiment; of Lieutenant
Donaldson, of Bengal Engineers; of Lieutenant Doran,
of her Majesty's 18th, who nobly perished in the front of
the assault; and of the Rev. Mr. Baker, chaplain of her
Majesty's ship Fox, and of other bravo men, who died in
the performance of their several duties in the service of
their country.
It shall be the first care of the Most Noble the Go-
vernor. General in Council to bring the conduct and ser-
vices of the naval and military forces on the coast of
Burmah under the most favourable notice of her
Majesty's Government and of the Honourable East India
Company.
By order of the Most Noblo the Governor-General in
Council, C. ALLEN,
Officiating Secretary to the Government of India.. I