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London, England, 1854-03-22 00:00:00

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OUSE OF LORDS--(YESTERDAY.)
The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at five o'clock.
The Marquis of BREADALBANE presented peti-
tions from the Haddington burghs, and other places in
Scotland, against the endowment of Roman Catholic
• • chaplains to prisons.
The Earl of CLANCARTY called attention to a case
at the last Armagh assizes, in which two men were
charged with the brutal murder of a man named Wilson,
but in consequence of a compromise on the part of the
counsel who appeared for the Crown, were only found
guilty of manslaughter, and sentenced to six months'
imprisonment. He thought the case called for some ex-
• planation by the Government. He gave notice that, on
this day fortnight, he should move for copies of the in-
dictment and the conviction of the two prisoners.
SEAMEN FOR THE BALTIC FLEET.

The Earl of ELLENBOROUGH inquired whether it
was true as announced in the newspapers, that the Go-
vernment intended to engage able seamen for the Baltic
fleet for a year certain ; and if so, at what wages?
The Earl of ABERDEEN was understood to reply
that the Government did propose to accept seamen for
one year's service, and at a rate of wages exactly the
same as if engaged for five years certain.
The Earl of. ELLENBOROUGH pointed out the in-
convenience of their term of service expiring precisely at
the moment when they would be required next year,
and when they would, if again wanted, be able
to make their own terms with the Government.
He likewise complained of the coastguard on board
the fleet being paid more than the able-bodied seamen.
The Earl of ABERDEEN said the experiment was
undoubtedly a novel one, but as it had only been re-
solved upon within the last forty-eight hours, it was pre-
mature to discuss its propriety now. It was thought
that seamen would be more ready to engage for one than
five years ; but at the same time, when fairly entered
upon such service, it was not at all unlikely that
they would continue in it. The experiment, in
his opinion was well worth attempting, and he hoped it
would be more successful than the noble lord antici-
pated. (Hear, hear.)
FRAUDS UPON THE COMMISSARIAT.
The Earl of ELLENBOROUGH referred to a
letter in a morning journal stating that a person
who had contracted to supply hay for the cavalry horses
intended for the East, had been guilty of a gross
fraud, by filling the inside of the trusses with
shavings, rotten straw, and other materials, and in-
'quired whether, if the statement were true, the Govern-
ment intended to inflict any punishment upon the
individual.
The Duke of NEWCASTLE said he was sorry and
ashamed to state that the facts mentioned.by the noble
earl were substantially correct, with the exception that
the fraud had been detected by the Government officers,
and not, as alleged, by the man's servant " splitting,"
and telling the truth. He was afraid the law did not
apply to the case, but ,he had communicated with the So-
licitor of the Treasury with reference to it ; and consider-
ing the flagrant nature of the offence, and the serious
consequences which might have resulted from it, if not
discovered, the Government would deal with the offender
with the utmost severity which the law allowed.
The Earl of ELLENBOROUGH thought if the law
did not meet the case it might so be alte ed without de-
lay.
After a few words from Lord BROUGHAM,
The Earl of DERBY trusted that the Government
would not hesitate to divulge the name of the party, in
order that he might be laid open to public execration.
The Duke of NEWCASTLE hoped the Government
would be able to inflict upon him a more serious punish-
ment than the publication of bis name.
The Earl of MALMESBURY also urged upon the
Government the propriety of mentioning the name of the
individual.
The Duke of NEWCASTLE said the name of the
party was Sturges.
The subject then dropped.
The Valuation (Ireland) Act Amendment Bill was
read a second time.
The following bills were read a third time and
passed :
The Mutiny Bill, the Marine Mutiny Bill, the Exche-
quer Bills (1,750,0001.) Bill, the Commons' Inciosure
Bill.
Their lordships then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS-(YESTERDAY.)
The SPEAKER took the chair at 4 o'clock.
PRIVATE BUSINESS.
The following bills were read a third time and passed :
—Liverpool Police Superannuation Fur.d, Scarborough
Market, Warrington Improvement and Market.
The following bills were considered and agreed to :
Kingston-upon-Hull Docks, Nottingham Waterworks,
Rossendale Waterworks.
The Stourbridge Waterworks Bill was read a second
time and ordered to be committed.
On the motion for the second reading of the Canada,
New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia Railway Bill, •
Mr. BOUVERIE moved that the bill be read a
second time this day six months.
After a brief discussion, the amendment was agreed
to and the bill thrown out.
PETITIONS. •
Mr. J. G. PHILLIMORE presented a petition from
Sir George Brown, praying that in the event of a public
prosecutor being appointed, he may have power to deal
with offences against joint-stuck companies.
Sir J. DUKE presented a petition fr•on one of the
city barristers egainst the Poor Removal Bill.
Mr. SPOONER presented several petitions from
Warwickshire against the alteration of Oaths' Bill.
Mr. HADFIELD presented a petition from 4,180
inhabitants of Sheffield against the Medical Registration
Bill.

DUNGARVON ELECTION.
Sir G. GREY. brought up the report of the General
Committee of Elections appointing the following com-
mittee to try the merits of the petition complaining of
an undue return for the borough of Dungarvon :—Mr.
J. H. Bailey, Hon. Henry Brand, Capt. Gladstone,
Mr. W. P. Price, and Mr. Napier (chairman).
PROTESTANT CHURCH IN PARIS.
On the motion of Mr. WISE, the following return
was ordered :—" Address for copies or extracts of the
correspondence which passed between the Foreign-
office, the late Lord Granville, and the late Bishop Lus-
combe, relating to and preceding the erection by the
latter, at his own expense, of the episcopal church at
Paris, and to the use of the same by the British Ambas-
sador for a period of 17 years, free of any expense either
to the Government or the ambassadors. Of all
correspondence, or extract of the same, between the late
ambassador at Paris, the An hbishop of Canterbury, the
Bishop of London, and the Rev. William Chamier, re-
specting the use of Mr. Chatnier's episcopal church by
the British embassy, or of any right thereto claimed by
the ambassador, or relating to the circumstances which
determined the ambassador to discontinue his attend.
ance at that church, and to recommend the use of the
ball-room, and subsequently the dining-room, as places
of worship, and an account of the expenses created
thereby or relating thereto. Of the nomination of the
present chaplain to the British embassy at Paris, and of
all correspondence between the Foreign-office and the
ambassador, showing -the necessity for such appoint-
ment after the lapse of four years during which
time the duties of divine public service was per-
formed without any expense to the Government.
Of any information communicated by the present
ambassador as to the number of British families residing
at Paris, and to the existing accommodation in the
churches and chapels of the Church of England already
erected there for the use of English residents and visitors ;
and, of any correspondence that has taken place with
the present ambassador at Paris, relative to the erection
of a projected churoh in that city, or in relation to the
subscription for that purpose ; and also of any report
made in reference to the proposed church ; and the site
thereof, to the Foreign Department or to the Board of
Works."

UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN.
Mr. FAGAN gave notice that this day fortnight he
should move for leave to bring in a bill to improve and
extend the University of Dublin.
BALTIC FLEET.
Colonel HERBERT asked the First Lord of the Ad-
miralty whether an official notice in the Times of Satur-
day, relative to the rate of postage of letters for officers
of the Baltic fleet, is correct ; and, if so, whether Go-
vernment are prepared to reduce such charge when the
mails are conveyed in hei Majesty's ships of war com-
missioned as such.
Sir J. GRAHAM said, the subject was now under
consideration, and he was in hopes that a considerable
reduction w TROOPS
be made in the postage.
FOR THE EAST.

Colonel BLAIR asked the First Lord of the Admiralty
whether there is any foundation for the report which has
appeared in the public journals, stating that a gross
fraud has been practiced in the forage contract for
horses going to the East ; and if it be true, whether the
Government have any, power to inflict punishment on
the offending parties further than by the loss of their

contract.
Sir J. GRAHAM said such a fraud was attempted
but not completed. • ,
Colonel BLAIR asked if the party guilty of the at-
tempt would be punished.
Sir J. GRAHAM said the Government had no power
to punish beyond cancelling the contract.
TOWN AND COUNTY POLICE.
Mr. FITZROY gave notice that on an early day the
noble lord at the head of the Home Department would
move for leave to bring in a bill to itn prove the system
of police in the counties and boroughs of England and
Wales.
MILITARY KNIGHTS OF WINDSOR.
Mr. GRENFELL moved an address to her Majesty,
that she will be graciously pleased forthwith to direct
the Lieutenant and Chancellor of the Most Noble Mili-
tary Order of St. George and the Garter to take the
necessary steps for the due appropriation of the rents
and profits, called "The New Dotation, 'granted by the
three existing Crownts of the 4th day of August,
1547, the 7th day of OctOt., 1547, and the 30th day of Aug.,
1559, for the maintenance and other exigencies of the
Military Knights of Windsor, as established by the two
acts of Parliament 39th and 40th Elizabeth, c. 9, and
Ist James, c. 31, and further established by the act 3d
and 4th Vic., c. 113. The Dean and Chapter of Wind-
sor held these lands in trust for the Military Knights,
but, instead of appropriating- the whole of the rents to
the use of the Military Knights, they simply paid them
is. a day each, and applied the rest to their own private
purposes. Now that was most unjust, and he therefore
called upon the house to take the step that he proposed
for investigating the claims of the military knights
which were band upcna a deed hearing date the 4th of