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sure could not be resorted to for putting an end to the
horrors of the slave trade.
Mr. P. BORTHWICK having replied.
The vote was agreed to.
The sum of 23,0004 was voted for defraying the ex-
penses of the mixed Commission for suppressing the
slave trade, and the sum of 118,9701. for defraying the
expenses of Consular establishments abroad.
On the question that 50,0001. be voted for defraying
the expenses of the British establishments in Hong Kong,
Sir GEORGE STAUNTON called the attention of
the House to the very strong and altogether peculiar
claims of the family of the late Robert Thom, Esq.,
some time Consul in Ningpo, in China ; and to the
justice and expediency of making a suitable provision for
them out of any money that may be voted for the China
service. Mr. Thom performed the office of interpreter
to the China Commission, headed by Sir Henry Pottinger,
and he did the commission so much service during the
war that at its close Sir Henry Pottinger appointed him
to the office of consul at Ningpo, but he only held that
office for a short time, for he died of a disease he had
contracted while engaged in the service of the public.
Dr, BOWRING must also bear his testimony to the
strong claims the family of Mr. Thom had upon the
liberality of the country. He was a man of a very
refined mind, and had paid much attention, and spent
much time, in maturing the language and literature of
the Chinese, solely for the benefit of his country.
Lord PALMERSTON was confident that the services
and abilities of Mr. Thom were highly appreciated by
the Government, but they could not accede to the motion
of the Hon. Baronet, without establishing a bad pre.
cedent. There was no rule tinier which a pension
could be granted in the way proposed.—(Hear, hear.)
Mr. HUME said the Noble Lord need not be afraid
of establishing a dangerous precedent, for he (Mr.
Hume) did not think another case of the sort would
occur again. Mr. Thom performed extraordinary ser-
, vices for the Government during the China war, and
he did think the claims of his family ought not to be

overlooked.
Dr. BOWRING suggested that it would be of Brea'
importance that a diplomatic school should be appointed,
for the purpose of facilitating our communication with
the celestial empire.
Mr. HUME said that when they saw Dr. Bloomfield
receiving 2001. a year, and the daughters of Sir Martin
Shee receiving 2001. a year, it was most disgraceful that
the daughters of Mr. Thom, who had lost his life in the
service of the country, should be left unassisted.
Mr. Labouchere, Mr. B. Osborne, Mr. Hindley, and
Lord J. Manners, took part in a conversation, which
ended in the vote of 28,0001. for the Government of
Hong-Kong being agreed to.
A vote of 2,2951. was passed to the National Vaccine
Institution ; of 3,0001. for the Refuge for the Destitute;
and of 11,000/. for the Subsistence of the Polish Re-
fugees.
On the vote that 4,1841. 18s. be granted for Miscel-
laneous Defrayments out of the Civil List, for the aid
of Dissenters from the Established Church, and 1,625/.
for Preachers in Manchester.
Mr. WILLIAMS and Dr. BOWRING objected that the
Dissenters themselves frequently denied that they re-
quired or would accept assistance from the State ; and
they therefore did not see the necessity of forcing it
upon them.
The vote was then agreed to.
On the vote that the sum of 4,286/. be granted to
defray the expenses of the Foundling Hospital, Dublin,
Mr. HUME objected that proper care was not taken
to keep down the expense to which the nation was put
by this institution.
Mr. LABOUCHERE said that the expenditure was
rapidly decreasing, as was also the number of inmates.
The sums of 14,0261. for the House of Industry in
Dublin, 1,0001. for the Female Orphan Asylum in Dub-
lin; 2,0001. for the Westmoreland Locke Hospital, Dub-
lin; 1,000/. for the Lying-in Hospital, Dublin; 1,500/.
for Dr. Stephens's Hospital in Dublin ; 3,8001. for the
Fever Hospital, Dublin ; 5001. for the Hospital of In-
curables, Dublin, were then voted without opposition.
On the vote that a sum of 36,2141. be presented to the
Presbyterian Clergymen of Ireland,
Mr. WILLIAMS objected to the principle of grant-
ing that to the Presbyterians of Ireland which they
would refuse to those of England and Scotland.
Dr. BOWRING and Mr. AGLIONBY expressed their dis-
sent from the grant.
Mr. WAKLEY said that he should vote against the
grant, for he did not think that the Government should
endow this body. The Dissenters, as a body, objected
to these endowments, of which there were too many al-
ready, and therefore he should take the sense of the
Committee upon it, even though he stood alone against
the grant.
The House then divided, when there appeared—
For the motion
Against it l3

Majority
The sums of 7,2561. for the concordation fund, 3,4001.
for the expenses of a commission for digesting the cri-
minal law, 1,500/. for the expense of the commission to
inquire into the criminal law in the Channel Islands,
33,0001. for drainage in Ireland, and 1,662/. for the Bri-
tish Ambassador's house in Paris were agreed to.
On the vote that a sum, not exceeding 50,0001., be
granted to her Majesty, to defray the expense of steam
communication with India,
Several Hon. Members complained of the system of
postage in India, and the great want of regulation in the
usual mode of transmitting letters ; and also of the
imperfect system under which the payments for postage
were made.
The vote was then agreed to.
On the vote for 16,0001. for the militia volunteers in
Canada.
Mr. HUME objected that the necessity for these
volunteers was entirely done away with. They were
first established during the time of the disturbances in
Canada, and had remained ever since.
Mr. B. HAWES said that this body called the militia
were employed as a set of police in Canada, and were
useful in that way, as well as militia volunteers.
Mr. WILLIAMS objected that this body was quite
unnecessary, and that the expense of them ought no
longer to fall upon this country.
Strangers were then ordered to withdraw, but the
vote was agreed to without a division.
The sum of 4,0001. for lighthouses upon Newfound-
land and the Cape of Good Hope; 7,7501. as rewards for
services in the suppression of the slave trade on the
coast of Africa were then granted.
On the vote that 59,0001. be granted to complete the
sum necessary for defraying the charges for civil con-
tingencies,
Mr. WILLIAMS objected to the charges made for
conveying public officers out to foreign countries, and
also to the charge made for no less than six Bishops
travelling in her Majesty's ships for their amusement.
There were charges for servants in Whitehall chapel ;
for a new silver trumpet ; allowances for the trumpeters
and kettle drummers ; for the attendance of the water-
men of the Lords at the House ; and the travelling ex-
penses of Ibrahim Pacha, the King of the Belgians, &c.,
which he really thought ought not to fall upon the
country. There were charges of 500/. for the conferring
the dignity of Viscount upon Sir H. Hardinge, and 400/.
for conferring the dignity of Baron upon Lord Gough.
which were really quite unnecessary. All these sums
they were improperly called upon to pay he moved be
struck out from the item of 50,0001., which reduced it to
43,9951.
Mr. BANICE3 said that it was really quite impossible
for them to go into all these items at that hour, and he
therefore moved that the Chairman report progress.—
(Oh, oh.) Hon. Members might cry " oh," but he had
been in that House since three o'clock, and they were to
be there again at twelve o'clock, and he really thought
that it was quite time that the Chairman should report
progress, and that the Committee should separate.
Atter some further conversation,
Mr. HUME said that they would be right to go into
this question now; for, although the money was spent,
yet if it was mentioned this year, these charges would
probably not be made again.
The vote was then agreed to.
The sum of 144,810/. for the disembodied militia of
Great Britain and Ireland was then agreed to.
In answer to a question from Mr. CHRISTOPHER,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said
that the remaining estimates would be taken on Monday.
The CHAIRMAN then reported progress and obtained
leave to sit again on Monday.
The report of the Compensation for Damages (Ire-
land) Bill was then brought up.
Mr. HAMILTON moved an amendment, the purport
of which did not reach the gallery.
After some conversation the House divided, when there
appeared—
For the amendment
For the clause 3B
Majority for the clause —29
The report of the Polling at Elections (Ireland) Bill,
and the report of the Destitute Persons (Ireland) Bill
were then brought up and received.
CONSTABULARY FORCE (IRELAND) BILL.
The House then resolved itself into a committee pro
forma upon the Constabulary Force (Ireland) Bill.
The CHAIRMAN reported progress.
The other orders of the day were then disposed of,
and the House adjourned at a Quarter past One o'clock.

STATE Or TRADE."—It is painful to state that the
hosiery trade continues in a stagnant condition, and that
many of the workmen have been unemployed for nearly
three months.—The bobbin net trade in general is no
better, and even the German houses are working short
time. The making of velvet lace we find is continued;
the delicate and complex machinery presents obstacles
which are gradually being overcome. We have heard
of several pusher machines having been set going, the
public having at length seen the stamina and the excel-
of the articles they produce, which are equal to cushion
nets.—Nottingham Review.

HAT HARVEST AND CORN Cm:yrs.—During the
last few delightful days, the hay harvest has progressed
most satisfactorily. The crops of grass are heavy, and
of a fine quality: a large portion has already been
secured in excellent condition. The corn-fields are
looking charmingly; and should the weather continue
favourable for the coming harvest, we are assured by
farmers of much experience that there will be little
reason to complain, either as to quantity or quality, of
the grain in this part of the country.—Nottingham
Review.
THE Caors, &c.—During the past eight days we
have enjoyed the best of weather for hastening to matu-
rity the fruits of the earth. Yesterday there was a most
refreshing shower about noon, which is the first we have
had for the preceding eight or ten days. The heavy
dews
in the evening, however, in some degree make up
h Weekly for any deficiency there may have been as to the quan-
tity of rain. The crops still continue to look very beau-
tiful,_ and from all accounts we can hear, there is not the
slightest cause for
despondency in regard to any of
Register of Wednesday.
Dispatches fromg the Governors of the West India
colonies were received
them.—Edinbur
yesterday at the Coleflig-Pffice.