The Sun.
London, England, 1840-03-14 00:00:00

THE ARMY ESTIMATES.

The House-having resolved itself into a Committee of
Supply on the Army Estimates,
Mr. MAC AUL AY moved the sum of 3,511,3701. for
her Majesty's Land Forces during the ensuing year.
Mr. HUME said as the number of the forces had been
carried, though against his opinion, he should not trouble the
House by opposing the sum necessary for the support of
such a number.—( Hear.) But he wished to observe that
the dead-weight, half-pay, &c., had not, strange to say,
diminished during the last few years. He also begged
to draw the attention of the Right Hon. Gentleman to
the subject of baggage carriage, as to which a case of
hardship had occurred to his ( Mr. Hume's) knowledge.
He further expressed an opinion that the depot system
increased expense without adding to the efficiency of the

Army.
Mr. MAC AUL A Y said he did not think the returns
would bear out the Hon. Member's statement, that the
dead-weight had not decreased lately. As to the carriage
of baggage, it was arranged by the Mutiny Act. Un-
doubtedly he agreed in the principle, that if, from posses<--
ing any particular kind of property, any of her Majesty's sub-
jects were burdened with the task of aiding in the carriage
of some of her Majesty's muniments of war, thoy should have
as full an indemnity as possible, in some other way. If
the Hon. Member did not think the Mutiny Act provided
for this object, let him propose amendments. Should any
cases of hardship come before him ( Mr. Macaulay) they
would have his best attention. But as yet none had been
brought under his notice. He did not think it would be
convenient to enter on the extensive and important ques-
tion of depots.
After a desultory conversation, in which Sir Adolphus
Dalrymple, Mr. Macaulay, Mr. Hume, and other Hon.
Members took a part, the vote was agreed to.

The next item was for 464,7401. for the maintenance of
the General Staff.

Mr. HUME obiected to the vote, on the ground that
the officers in this department had nothing to do. When
the Right Hon. Gentleman opposite was cffered the reins
of Government, he refused to take them, unless lie
should have the appointment of every man upon the staff,
and every woman too.—( Laughter.) The mode in which
the patronage of the army was dispensed was disgraceful to
every Government be knew of, and especially to that of
Lord Grey. The Queen had six Aides-du-eamp; he thought
it would be better for her to have six ladies' maids.—
( Laughter.) He understood that the situation of Lien-
tenant of the Tower had been vacant by a recent decease,
and that the place was filled up. lie understood that it
was a sinecure, and that it was only in compliment to the
Duke of Wellington that the office of Governor of the
Tower was permitted to remain.
Mr. MA CA ULA Y begged to correct the Hon. Mem-
ber for Kilkenny. The office to which he alluded was not
a sinecure, it was that of Deputy-Lieutenant of the
Tower, and the duties required the residence of that
offic.-if within the walls, and his constant superintendence.
The Hon. Member for Kilkenny was wrong in supposing
that the office of the Noble Duke who governed that
fortress was given to him merely as a compliment.
It was of the highest importance that the fortress
should be preserved, and that constant guards should
be maintained there to prevent its being surprised by mobs.
The Duke of Wellington had himself stated in Parliament
that it was necessary on this account to keep up the subor-
dinate offices.
Sir A. DALRYMPLE defended Lord Hill from at-
tacks which had been made upon him as to his discharge
of the duties of Commander it.-Chief. The Noble Lord's
political feelings had never influenced him in the distribu-
tion of his patronage.
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Mr. HUME had no objection to the employment of
officers when off duty and when they had nothing to do.
but he did think it was too much that the country should
pay n.r eighteen equerries to the Queen. and seventeen
grooms, and what she did with them God only knew.—
( Great laughter.) He wished to come to a par.
Ocular question, at the same time that he wished to avoid
impugning the character of any officer, but he thought it
hi, duty to ask whether Colonel Garwood Tiai really fit to
perform those important du'ies which were said to attach
' to the office of Deputy-Lieutenant of the Tower.
Mr. MACAULAY briefly replied, and his answer was
not understood in the gallery.
The vote teas then agreed to. The vote of 60,1461.,
for defraying the charges and allowances to the officers of
the different military departments of Great Britain, was
agreed to after a few observations from Mr. Hume.
Upon the vote of 16,701/. being put, for defraying the
charges of the Roy al Military Asylum and the Hibernian
Military School,
Mr. HUNIE said that he considered the latter esta-
blishment required revision, for he found that, for the pur-
pose of attending seventy little girls, there was paid a go-
vernor, chaplain, and surgeon. What they had to do
with the little girls, he was at a loss to know.—(Great
laughter.)

Mr. MA CA ULA Y said that the reason the present ar-
rangement had been made was, that it was found extremely
inconvenient to hare the little boys and girls brought up
toge:her.—( Increased laughter.)
Mr. HUME believed that the children brought up at
this school cost as much as the children of naval officers.
His opinion was that the present system ought to be
abolished.

A vote of 92 9931., for defraying the charge of the Vc-
lunteer Corps. was agreed to after a few obseivatizns from
Mr. THORNELY and Mr. HUME.
15,8151. was voted for defraying the expenses of the
War-office.
22 000/. for defraying the pay of General Officers of
her Majesty's Forces, not being colonels of regiments.
53,5001. for defraying the charges of Full-pay to Re-
tired Officers.
505 500/. for defraying the charges of half-pay and mili-
tary allowances to retired Officers.
63,7081 for half-pay and retired allowances to officers
in foreign service.
142.9841. for pensions to widows of officers.
127,3001. for allowances on the Compassionate L'st of
her Majesty's Royal Bounty.
1.274,6331. for defraying the charges of Chelsea and
Kilmainbam Hospitals.
42,000/. for charges of allowances, compensations,
supetannuations, retired allowances, &c.
The CHAIRMAN then reported progress and obtained
leave to sit on Monday next.
MUTINY BILL.

On the motion of Lord JOHN RUSSELL the Mutiny
Bill was read a second time and ordered to be committed
on Monday.
The Marine Mutiny Bill wis also read a second time and
ordered to be committed on Monday.
HORSE RACING BILL.

The Horse Racing Bill was read a third time and passed.

DESIGNS COPYRIGHT BILL.

Mr. EMERSON TENNENT then moved to dis•..
charge the Order for referring the Copyright of Designs
Bill to a Select Committee; and to withdraw the Bill ;
and to move, That the House resolve itself into a Com-
mittee of the whole House, to consider the Acts 34 Geo.
111., c. 23, 2 Vic. c. 13, and 2 Vic. c. 17, relating to the
protection of the copyright in designs for articles of manu-
facture.
After a few words from Mr. Williams, Mr. Mark Phil-
lips, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer,
Mr. PHILIP HOWARD thought there was nothing
in the present Bill to affect the trade of the country, but
it would be desirable to have the opinion of the Speaker
on the subject.
The SPEAKER, thought the House was bound to ad-
here to the Standing Orders, and the only question was,
whether the present Bill related to trade, and came within
the Standing Orders. He thought, however, the proper
course would be to originate the Bill in a Committee of
the whole House.
Mr. WARBURTON suggested to the Hon. Member
to withdraw the Bill, and in the mean time allow evidence
to be taken on the subject before a Select Committee,
and the new Bill might be framed on the Report of that
Committee.
Mr. TENNENT had no objection to withdraw the Bill
for the present.
The order for referring the Bill to a Select Committee
was then discharged.
Adjourned at Twelve o'Clock.

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BRUSSELS, IVIARCH 11.—The averageprices of
wheat during the last week was 2.21. 3c., and of rye 15f. 81c.,
The regulation of the duties on importation and exportation
remains unchanged.
FRONTIERS OF TURKEY, FEB. 23.—For
some days past a very serious difference exists between Prince
Ghika and the English Consul, Mr. Colquhoun. One reason
assigned is, that the Consul has offended the Prince by fre-
quent correspondence with Colonel Campinians, who is nccused
walls
of high treason, and other persons opponents cf the Govern-
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