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able to the Russian alliance." Yes, his grace was favourable
to the Russian alliance ; and why ? For the same reason that
he always thought me to be favourable to it—because ho
always thought that alliance was favourable to the interests
of England. No one more deeply regrets the rupture of that
alliance than I do, though we are forced into a war which I
consider under the circumstances was inevitable. I neverthe-
less deeply regret the severance of those relations of amity
between this country and Russia, which have so long existed,
as I believe, to the advantage of both nations. Not only was
his grace always favourable to the Russian alliance, but I be-
lieve and hope every man who has at heart the interests of his
country was equally favourable to that alliance. But it would
not do to criticise the Duke of Wellington's Government on
that account. No, that honour is reserved for me. But this
journalist continues Sir Robert Peel, full of tariffs, was
entirely governed, with respect to external politics, by Lord
Aberdeen. It was definitively settled in 1844, between the
Emperor of Russia and the English Government, that the
partition. of Turkey, when it became necessary, should be
transacted by Great Britain and the two imperial courts,
without France." The writer of this article, my lords,
knew Sir R. Peel well when he talks of his thinking of
nothing but tariffs. But my lords, I have already said that
the Duke of Wellington's opinion as to this memorandum was
shared in by Sir R. Peel, and I humbly endeavoured to act
with them, and to this hour it is my endeavour to profit by
the precepts and examples of those eminent men—(hear,
hear)—in all things it is my wish to be governed by the
example of their lives and to act upon their principles. (Hear,
hear.) My lords, I confess for myself I have no intention for
a moment of contending with the noble earl in respect to the
numerous topics he had adverted to, but as regards this me-
morandum having the sanction of these two great statesmen
—and though not drawn up—yet sanctioned and approved
by them, I care very little what may be said by or what may
be the opinion of others. (Hear, hear.) I think, my lords,
I have said sufficient upon this point—(hear, hear)—and I
have only need to add that being now engaged in this war, I
shall think it my duty to press it forward with all energy and
vigour, and with all the power of the Government ; and I
trust we shall meet with no opposition in our endeavours to
carry it on in such a manner as shall enable us to bring it to
that which is the only legitimate end of all wars, viz., a peace
based on justice, and therefore likely to endure. (Cheers.)
My lords, I may add that even at this moment I do not think
it inconsistent with our position, or with my duty, to say that
my first object, my great desire, is peace. (Hear.) The re-
attainment of that great blessing is never out of my thoughts,
and I do not think that, in entertaining that desire and en-
deavouring to accomplish it by all honourable means, that I
am acting at all inconsistently with my duty of carrying on
the war with energy and vigour. (Hear.) Your lordships
will recollect that most virtuous character in our civil wars
—the man who, perhaps, of all others was most devoted to
the cause in which he was engaged, while arming himself for
the combat, still murmured to himself the words " peace,"
" peace I" Peace is the desire always uppermost in my heart,
and while I hope that we shall be supported in our determi-
nation to carry on the war while it continues with all the
spirit and energy that becomes this great nation, still my
hope, and I fervently trust that hope is shared in by every
one of your lordships, is peace. (Cheers.)
The Earl of MILMESBURY expressed his
regret at the
tone assumed by the noble earl, and contended that he had
not answered any of the objections made to his policy. After
some explanations as to the memorandum of 1844, with the
view of showing that the late Government did not approve of
the policy which it disclosed, the noble earl said ho should
offer no further observations upon the question, but as a loyal
subject he should cordially support the address.
After a few obiervations from Earl GRANVILLE,
Lord BROUGHAM expressed his opinion that the contest
would neither be short nor easy.
Earl GREY was disappointed with the terms in which the
address was framed,
and said that, as his opinions on the sub-
ject of Turkey were unchanged, he could not give it an unre-
served support. At the same time he did not think sufficient
means had yet been provided for bringing the war to a suc-
cessful termination ; and ho intimated that in the course of
next week he should bring this subject under their lordships'
consideration.
The Earl of HARDWICKE expressed some fears as to the
strength of the British fleet in the Baltic, and hoped too
much would not be expected from it at first. Besides the
force in the Baltic, we ought to have a reserve of twenty sail
of the line. We should find seamen enough to man them if
they were well paid.
The Marquis of LANSDOWNE expressed his regret at the
mode in which the policy of the Government had been criti-
cised. Taking his share of responsibility, ho denied, on their
behalf, that, they had shown a want of appreciation of the
difficulties of the contest, or of' the means necessary to carry
it on successfully. They had certainly felt it their duty to
endeavour to avoid war by means of negociation ; but from
the moment it became evident that the maintenance of peace
was doubtful,, it could not be shown that they had not acted
as became the Government of this country. Without saying
anything of the terms upon which peace would be made, he
was strongly of opiniaa that the aggrandisement of Russia
could not be carried further without danger to the peace,
happiness, and safety of Europe. The war might be a long
one, but it was satisfactory to think it was neither a dynastic
nor a religious war, while we were indebted to the Emperor
of Russia fora combined action between England and France,
which would hereafter be attended by the greatest blessings
to the world.
The address was then agreed to.
The Earl of ABERDEEN having announced that her Ma
jesty would receive it on Monday at three o'clock, their lord
ships adjourned

HOUSE OF COMVIONS-(YESTERDAY.)
The SPEAKER took the chair at four o'clock.
PRIVATE BUSINESS.

The three following bills were read a third time and
Passed : —Enniskillen Waterworks; North London Rail-
way ; Whitehaven Junction Railway.

PETITIONS.

Mr. BROTHERTON presented a petition from Swan-
see, in favour of the establishment of Reformatory Schools.
Mr. HINDLEY presented a petition from the Fisher-
men of Faversham, complaining of the dues charged by
the corporation of the city of London, on oysters brought
to London by sea.
Mr. MOWBRAY presented a petition from Durham,
against the Oaths Bill.
Sir J. V. SHELLEY presented a petition from Mr.
George Bailey, of Wrexham, complaining that the Board
of Inland Revenue had refused to stamp a local monthly
publication, and praying that steps might be taken to
compel that board to administer the law impartially.
Mr. HADFIELD presented a petition from the legal
profession, praying the Courts at Westminster might be
removed to the immediate vicinity of the Inns of Court.
Mr' L. RING presented a petition from Kingston, com-
plaining of the toll charged for crossing Kingon•bridge,
and praying that steps might be taken with the view to
its abolition.
Mr- WARNER presented a petition from Norwich
against the Oaths Bill.
Mr. C. BRUCE presented several petitions from various
places in Scotland against the Education (Scotland) Bill.
Mr. BRIGHT presented a petition agreed to at a meet-
ing, held last night in the Music-hall, Store-street, com-
plaining of the secresy observed in our Foreign Affairs,
and PraYing for a committee to inquire into the conduct
of Foreign-office with reference to Turkey, and that hostili-
ties be suspended until such committee should have made
its report. (Hear, hear, and laughter.)
Mr. CRAUFORD presented petitions from Cheshire
and Lancashire against the Medical Practitioners Bill.
Sir J. V. SHELLEY presented a P etitio-i from a public
meeting of stone-masons against the fourth clause of the
Friendly Societies Bill.
Sir B. HALL presented a petition from the Society for
the Protection of Trade in favour of the Judgment, Execu-
tion, Szc,, Bill.