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LONDON, SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1847.

The Lords met at Five o'clock.
Several petitions were presented, and
The 4riny Enlistment Bill was read a first time,
after which their Lordships adjourned.
The Commons met at Four o'clock.
On the motion of Mr. HUME, the Speaker was
requested to prepare, and lay before the House, a
table of fees payable to the officers of the House on
Private Bills, as recommended by the Committee on
Private Business.
In reply to Mr. Hiner, it was stated by
Lord J. Russinx that the education grant this
year would be given according to the former rules,
and the rainute of December, 1846.
kiisswer to Mr. MUNTz,

Lord J. RUSSELL said that Ler MAJESTY had
determined to mark her sense of the gallant
conduct of the Spanish captain, who had rescued
the survivors from the wreck of the Tweed,
by directing Lord AUCKLAND to propose to
him the aceeptance of a medal, on which should be
recolded the services he had renderel to the survivors
of that unfortunate shipwreck, and to over him at the
same time the sum of 500/.

gr. B. BeCOTT abandoned his Bill for the remission
of the duties on butter and cheese.

On the oriar of the day for the thirl reading of the
rom sew' (Ireland) Bill being read,

Mr. CORRY declared that he should give his decided
opposition to the Bill.
The House was subsequently addressed by Mr. F.
French, Lord Jocelyn, Mr. Trelawny, Sir W.
James, Mr. P. Scrope, Colonel Verner, Sir E. Cole-
brooks, Mr. Adderley, Mr. Villiers, Mr. Morgan John
O'Connell, Mr. Labouchere, Mr. Goulburn, Lord J.
Russell, and several other Hon. Members. Eventually
the Bill, as amended, was read a third time and
passed.
The other orders of the day having been disposed
of, the House adjourned at Half-past Twelve o'clock.

Exactly one week ago we commented upon the
distinguished gallantry and the humane promptitude
evinced by Captain BERNARDINO CAMP, in rescuing
the survivors of a British steam-ship from their
perilous situation on the Alacranes. In expressing
our admiration for the behaviour of that young
officer, we likewise expressed our solicitude that his
brave and magnanimous conduct should receive some
acknowledgment, however inadequate, from the
Government of these islands. We conceived that some
testimony for services of such spontaneous and gra-
tuitous generosity was required, both as a proof that
the character of BERNARDINO CAMP was appreciated
in this country, and that its inhabitants sympathised
to the uttermost with those emotions of gratitude which
filled the bosoms of the individuals saved from destruc-
tion. We anticipated that some mark of approbation
would proceed from the Executive worthy at once of
Great Britain and of Captain CAMP. Our expecta-
tions have, in a great measure, been fulfilled, and we
rejoice—cordially and heartily rejoice—that they
have been fulfilled with such alacrity. BERNARDINO
CAMP requires no panegyric, no commemorative
marble, no remunerative gold. Whatever substan-
tial recompense he could receive, at all adequate
to his magnanimity, he has long since acquired ten-
fold; he has received the internal consolation of
having proved himself a true-hearted man, and has
acquired for his name a very enviable celebrity in
both hemispheres. That is the consolation which
he has already obtained in abundance. But some-
thing more than this was required for the
credit of our common humanity ; some expression
of admiration, if not of gratitude, was demanded from
the English Government. It has been readily and
nobly pronounced by the lips of the Prime Minister
in the Commons' House of Parliament. " Her
MAJESTY'S Government," said Lord JOHN RUSSELL,
" has received with the greatest satisfaction the ac-
count of the heroic conduct of Captain
BERNARDINO CAMP, and Lord AUCKLAND has
been charged by her MAJESTY to express to that
Spanish captain the great sat!sfaction with which
her MAJESTY has heard of his conduct, and to pro-
pose to him to accept a medal, upon which shall be
recorded the service he hal rendered to the survivors
of the unfortunate ship Tweed, and stating the date
of the transaction." The announcement thus made
by the Premier was welcomed with the applause
it merited, and the cheering became " loud and con-
tinued" when Lord JOHN added to the foregoing—
"lt is also proposed that a grant of 5001. shall be
made to Captain CAMP, in any shape which may be
most acceptable to himself, to show the feeling en-
tertained by her MAJESTY'S Government of the con-
duct of that most excellent and gallant officer."
This is well. It is precisely what was demanded by
the occasion, and is as gracefully done as it is ad-
mirably deserved.

Other authorities are endeavouring, by the present&
tion of purses and medallic offerings, to convey to the
Commander of the brig Emilio, to his worthy mate
Don VILLAVERDE, to his subordinate helpmates, and
his crew, some notion of the admiration which they
have severally and collectively excited. From pri-
vate individuals, from public companies, from the
Parliamentary representatives, from the Ministers of
the Crown, from our Moat Gracious SOVEREIGN her-
self these sentiments of admiration have proceeded,
and through the medium of the press they have ob-
tained utterance and diffusion. It is well that some
degree of enthusiasm should be exhibited in circum-
stances of this description ; it is well, because
an enthusiasm so commendable and beneficial
must act as an incitement in all future
cases of peril, while it must, assuredly,
convey to the susceptible disposition of such
an one as BERNARDINO CAMP a peculiar and
supreme satisfaction. And who would be solicitous
to diminish by one iota the satisfaction of so brave
and gallant a sailor ? Who would not be desirous to
add, though it were but in a degree correspondent to
the thickness of a hair, to the pleasurable emotions
derivable therefrom ? It is left to the selection of
Captain CAMP, as the First Lord of the Treasury
observed, in what manner the Government grant of
5001. shall be applied to his advantage. We would
suggest that, preferable to any pecuniary bounty
whatever, would be his advancement (if possible) to
rank in the Spanish naval service. Similar promo-
tions have frequently rewarded meritorious officers
in the English merchant service, and the Admiralty
have thereby ensured more than once an appreciable
accession to the talent and valour of the royal navy.
We are satisfied that a single communication to the
marine administrator of Queen ISABELLA IL would
lead directly to the proposed advancement. Under
all arrangements, however, Captain BERNARDINO
CAMP has been rewarded by the acknowledgments of
her Britannic MAJESTY ; and, beyond that, he has
ensured respect and affection for his name wherever
it shall henceforth be pronounced.

The House of Commons was again last night
chiefly engaged on the affairs of Ireland, as it has
been, with very few exceptions, since the opening of
Parliament. Two measures of no ordinary import-
ance to the welfare and prosperity of the sister king-
dom received their third readings and the final
sanction of the representatives of the people. With
the exception of some few amendments and alterations,
proposed by the Home Secretary in pursuance of
pledges given by him during the progress of
the measure, and which were carried sub silentio,
there was no change in the " Irish Poor-law
Bill" since the report of the Committee was brought
up, neither was there any division, or attempt to
throw it out or to weaken its efficacy. The Member
for Dublin was indeed anxious to have introduced
two clauses, in order to provide a remedy for a
grievance to which his constituents might be sub-
jected, but at once yielded to an intimation from the
Speaker of the irregularity of imposing a new burden
on unions which had not been instituted by any exist-
ing clause of the Bill at that stage of the proceedings.
The subject, too, was one of peculiar difficulty, and one
on which the greatest variety of opinion exists, in-
volving that vexata questio, the law of settlement.
The Secretary for the Home Department assured the
ilon. Gentleman that the subject should engage the
serious attention of the Government. Some provi-
sion, indeed, is required to prevent cruel and heartless
men from driving to destitution and misery their
pauper tenants, or casting upon other and more
humane persons the duties and responsibilities
from which they would gladly free themselves by
any means, per fas aut nefas. The extraordinary
expenditure that has now to be borne by the people
of Liverpool, in consequence of that which has been
justly termed the Irish invasion, and the great pro-
bability that similar burdens will fall upon the rate-
payers of the principal seaport towns on the eastern
side of Ireland, afford the strongest proof of the
absolute necessity for attentive consideration and
well-matured legislation on the subject. Many Mem-
bers, however, took occasion to enlighten the House
and the country with their opinions, and the usual
differences were manifested.

The chief points introduced during the discussion
that took place were, first, the principle of out-door re-
lief under any circumstances, which was condemned in
the strongest terms by the Member for the county of
oTyrone,re who declared " that the measure was conceived
in the reckless spirit of a gambler than with
the calmness of a statesman " Yet, notwithstanding
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deities on Mount Ida was not more certain of
dissension, than the topic of out-door relief introduced
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into an assembly which numbered amongst
Members a sprinkling of Irish landlords. The'
opportunity was not thrown away, and at least a
dozen speeches were made on the subject during the

evening. The Home Secretary most ably defended
the clause that empowered the granting of such relief,
and proved the good effects of its adoption to the
House, by the exertions that have been already made
in order to afford increased employment to the
people, and passed a well-merited eulogium on the
address recently issued by the Landlord and
Tenant Association of the county of Wexford, to
which we have already directed the public attention.
The Premier also vindicated the Bill from the
attacks made on it by the Archbishop of DUBLIN,
and proved that his Grace had wholly misconceived
the nature and purport of the law, and " had frighted
the isle from its propriety" without any sufficient
justification. His Lordship also showed that the
clause proposed by the Noble Member for Lynn,
although it might answer in this country, would be
wholly unsuited for Ireland, and that practically the
tenant would have to pay the full rent, with the
burden of the poor-rate in addition. Some useful
remarks were made by Captain FITZAIAUBICE 011
Irish affairs in general, although scarcely relating to
the subject of the discussion.

The Landed Property (Ireland) Bill was the other
measure which occupied the House. Two amend-
ments were proposed, for the purpose of bringing
the erection of corn-mills with the r.ecessary build-
ings and water-courses, and also substantial farm-
houses and buildings, within the scope of the Bill ;
but each proposition was negatived by a considerable
majority.. The first would certainly appear rather
an undue interference with commercial speculation,
although the estates of individual proprietors might
possibly be benefited. Neither provision would come
within or attain the great object of the measure, viz.,
" the permanent improvement of the land throughout
the country."

The Army Service Bill was on Thursday read a
third time in the House of Commons. So far as the
representatives of the people are concerned, there-
fore, the principle has been fully recognised and
adopted, notwithstanding the unmitigated hostility
and the strenuous opposition exhibited towards it in
every stage of its progress, and on every possible
opportunity, by some of the military Members in
tie House. Many others, however, who have served
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efficiently, and were fully competent to decide on
any question relating to the service, rendered
the most valuable aid in its progress, and

bore their strongest testimony to the propriety,
justice, and expediency of the proposed change. The
chief feature in the proceedings was, that the Secre-
tary-at-War divided the Bill into two parts; for the
present omitting all relating to the deferred pen-
sions and the regulations respecting the enrolment
and duties of the pensioners. The Bill now merely
relates. to the limitation of service. It provides that
no persons shall be permitted to enlist for more than
twelve or ten years for the cavalry and infantry re-
spectively—that on the expiration of these terms they
may, if approved of by the commanding officer,
or other competent military authority, be re-
enlisted for a further term of twelve or
eleven years, and that the soldier's term
may be prolonged for such further period not exceed-
ing one year in time of peace, or two years in time of
war, as shall be directed by the commanding officer
on any foreign station. Any soldier, however, may
be continued in the service so long as he shall desire;

and for three months after he shall have served notice

on his commanding officer, of his wish to be dis-
charged. The part relating to pensions is, however,
only postponed, as it will be brought forward
as a separate Bill ; and from what fell from
the PAEMIER in the course of the debate, we may
hope that additional advantages will be conferred in
the shape of pensions on deserving soldiers. It was
satisfactory to hear that the present was only one of
many measures by which the Gcvernment hoped to
make the condition of the soldier more satisfactory to
the men who entered the army, and more in confor-
mity with the improved spirit of the age. This is a
cheering announcement. The Ministry have,
indeed, already afforded the strongest proofs
of their anxiety to improve the service ; they
have effected many valuable reforms, and it is
satisfactory to hear from the highest authority
that they intend to persevere in their improvements
and amelioration. They have practically abolished
the degrading and infamous practice of corporal pu-
nishment—they have promoted a larger proportion of
meritorious men from the ranks, than had ever for-
merly been the case : thus holding out that induce-
ment to good conduct which is far more efficacious

than the most stringent regulations and severest pu-
nishments; and by the present measure they have
brought forward a system calculated to obtain a bet-
ter class of men—persons who will maturely consider
the relative advantages and disadvantages of a soldier's
life, and who will be willing to try the ex-
periment, because they will be aware, that
in case they should dislike it on trial, they may
look forward to a time when they can demand
their discharge, as a matter of right, while
their strength is yet in full vigour and
maturity. Surely a person of this description is
more desirable as a soldier, and far more likely to be
satisfied with his position, than one who has reek-
iessly and inconsiderately taken a step by which he
is bound for the full term of his life, and- who, if
discontented with his lot, either becomes addicted to
intemperate habits and nearly useless, or deserts, from
a feeling of despair at his hopeless situation.
The Hon. and Gallant Member for Liverpool again
brought forward his thrice repeated, and as many
times refuted objections to the measure. The Gallant
Officer who seconded the amendment, used the hack-
nied argument, " that none but military men were
competent to form an opinion on the subject," and
went even to the length of asserting " that a drummer
of 14 years of age, was just as competent to give an
opinion on a decision of the Lord Chancellor's, as the
House of Commons, on matters relating to the
discipline of the army." This ridiculous assump-
tion was well answered by the Secretary at War,
who exposed the obstinacy with which every altera-
tion has been resisted ; and added, " that officers
must forgive him for saying, that he would mention
several instances of changes which had been adopted
much to the improvement of the army, but which,
when proposed, had received very unequivocal oppo-
sition from the older officers of the service." It now
remains for the House of Lords to pronounce their
fiat on the measure, and, doubtless, they will, before
so doing, hear from the Iron Duke himself, his
opinions on the subject—opinions which are entitled
to much weight, and which the greatest exertions
were made to bring to light prematurely. We trust
that those who asserted, that if those opinions should
be in accordance with the provisions of the Act, it
would be conclusive in its favour, may not forget
their own declarations during its progress through
the Upper House.

Last night the Bill, as finally settled in the Com-
mons, was introduced to their Lordship, and had its
first reading. The discussion on the second reading
was fined for Monday week.

The Augsburg Gazette has the following from
Turin, dated the 3d :—" Count MORTIER, the French
Ambassador, has addressed to our Government an
energetic remonstrance against the sending of arms
to Catalonia for the Carlists."

We learn from Rome, 3d instant, that great dis-
tress continued to prevail amongst the poor of that
city, in consequence of the high price of bread. The
POPE, however, had just ordered the sale of wheat at
a much lower rate than the market price, paying the
difference from his own purse. The Infante Don
HENRY had arrived in that city, and assumed the
incognito of Viscount D'ALCOLEA. He was still ac-
companied by 111dlle. DE CASTELLAR and her brother.

Intelligence has been received from Lisbon of the

10th, and from Oporto of the 11th inst., by the
Peninsular and Oriental Company's steam ship Mon-
trose, which arrived at Southampton on Friday

evening.

The expeditionary force which 'sailed for Oporto
under the command of SA DA BAIiDEIRA, landed at
Faro on the 31st ult. It consists of 1,500 men, and
SA DA BANDEIRA, who commands it, has been ap-
pointed by the Junta Commander-in-Chief of all the
forces south of the Tagus. The forces under his
command in Alemtejo will not fall far short of 5,000
men. He was to march from Faro on Evora on the
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