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We believed, in fact, that it was the intention of Russia
to depart from that harsh system which had hitherto
prevailed in Poland. It was in these expecte
the con g ess
We felt, however, it might he necessary to make pre-
vious inquiries as to what might be the result of
isueh a
step.
We th that although the Russian p enipo•
tent „ac deny our right to interrogate them upon
;-
subject—that, in fact, they were sent there
~,, answer any inquiries which might be made with
respect to tee internal administration of a part
of the Russian empire. (Hear, hear.) Nevertheless,
we thought it might not be inconsistent with the
policy of the Emperor of Russia, and might have
a fitting collateral close to the labours in which we had
been engaged, that we should have permitted his pleni-
potentiaries to announce to Europe his intentions towards
poland. But when we found this was not the case, and
that such a proceeding on cur part was likely to lead to
misrepresentation in Russia, and would interfere with
those acts of clemency, which, after all, the Emperor had
a right to choose his own time for giving effect to, and
feeling those acts of clemency would have lost much of
their weight if it wasthought that they had been suggested
by any of the powers with which Russia was lately at war
when, I say, we found all this would be the case, the
French and Euglich plenipotentiaries departed from their
intention, and they said nothing about Poland, not because
they were indifferent as to the fate of Poland, or to the
security of Poland, but because they believed it was for
the interest of Poland that they should say nothing.
That was the reason for our not persevering in the
course which my noble friend thought was incurr.•
bent upon us. For myself, I freely confess, I
for one looked forward with certainty to the realisation
of the intentions with respect to Poland announced by
the Emperor of Russia on his accession to the threne. In
.common, however, with every •ne else, I have shared in
tile disappointment caused by this so called amnesty. Nor
can I say how this act of clemency came to be so re-
stricted. I know that the mere rumour of a general am-
nesty produced the greatest enthusiasm at \Varsaw in
favour of the E nperor, and justified us as to our belief
when at Paris that a large measure of the kind would be
completely successful, and would render the inhabitants
of Poland loyal and grateful, instead of continuieg s• pierce
of disquietude and anxiety to the Ru-sian government. I
say the mererumorirs of this amnesty produced the great-
est enthusiasm throng ,out Polan I, and I cannot but
think this manifestation of favour most have been grati-
fying to the Emperor—and if I might presume to say so
must have been encouraging to him. Because as far as
we know of the Emperor's character, he is just and be•
nevolent—is alive to the sufferings of his people—
, and is desirous of promoting their happiness and pros-
perity, as well as deeply sensible of the responsibility
which rests upon him in the Government of his vast
empire. If, therefore, my lords, we are correct in this
estimate of the Emperor's character, I cannot believe
that Poland has not something more to hope and expect
from hen than is contained in this amnesty. But, my
lords, I must say, also, from what I have heard, that if
the Emperor does any thing for Pelee(' it must be hie own
epontane rue act. Airl, therefore, I fear the cause of Po-
land will derive no benefit either from a emeplete dis-
cussion or from merely the expression of individual opi-
nions in Parliament. (Hear.)
THE CRIMEAN INQUIRY.
The Earl of LUCAN rose to ask the Minister of War
when her Majesty's Government would lay before Par-
liament the report of the Chelsea Board of General Offi-
cers ? He could state pretty confidently that on Monday
last the report was placed in the bands of her Majesty ;
and that being so, he could not understand why there
had been such a delay in placing it before Parliament.
The session was fast drawing to a close, and he consi-
dered it a matter of justice, as well as a matter of right,
that the report should be communicated to the public
upon the earliest possible day.
Lord PA.N MURE quite admitted it was an act of
justice to those officers whose conduct had been impugned
that the report in question should be made public as
early as possible. The noble earl had asked him a ques-
tion with respect to the report on Tuesday, but he (Lord
Panniure) was not aware at the time that the report had
actually been laid before her Majesty. It appeared,
however, that the noble earl was better acquainted with
what had passed between her Majesty and the Corn-
mander-in•Chief than be had been, for it turned out that
the report was laid before her Majesty on Monday last,
and that it was in the act of presenting it to her Majesty
that his noble friend the Commander-in-Chief was seized
with the illness which now afflicted him. The report
had been presented unaccompanied by the evidence
—a defect which had subsequently to be supplied
(as we understood). Her Majesty wishing to make
herself acquainte I with the report, had not as yet for-
warded him a copy of it in his capacity as Secretary of
State, and therefore the Government were not in pos-
session of the report. It was intended to follow the pre-
cedent with respect to the Convention of Cintra. The
commissioners reported to the Commander-in-Chief, and
through the Commander-in-Chief the report was trans-
mitted to the Sovereign, who then referred to his minis-
ters for the advice necessary to be given with regard to
it. Their lordship might rest assured that Government
would lay the report before Parliament as early as pos-
sible.

The Earl of LUCAN—My lords, from what has fallen
from the noble earl I do not see the slightest prospect of
justice being done to those officers at whose instance this
inquiry took place. I shall, therefore, feel it my duty to
move an address to her Majesty for a copy of the report
on Tuesday next.
PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS (SCOTLAND) BILL.
The Duke of ARGYLL moved the second reading of
this bill.
The Duke of BUCCLEUCH regarded the bill as a
great improvement upon that of last year, and was, he
supposed, to be looked upon in the light of a cumpro
mise. There were, however, certain provisions in the
bill which he should hope to see modiged in committee.
After some conversation, the bill was read a second

time.
The Stoke Poges Hospital Bill passed through coat.
rnittee.
The Oxford College Estates Bill was read a second
time.

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The Turnpike Acts C3ntinuancs Bill was read a third

time.
The Militia Ballot Suspension Bill was road a third
time, and passed.
Tne Church Building Bill passed through committee.
The report of amendments on the Dulwich College
Bill was received.
Their lordships then a'ljourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.--(YESTERDAY.,
The SPEAKER took the chair at 4 o'clock.
NEW MEMBER.

Sir W. FENVIICK WILLIAMS, Bart., of Kars, took the
oaths and his seat for Caine. Tue hon. and gallant gen-
tleman, who was loudly cheered as he entered the house,
was introduced by Lord Goderich and Sir George B.
Pechell.

PRIVATE BUSINESS.

The Lords' amendments to the Printing and Publish

ing Company's Bill were ccmsidered and agreed to.
CORRUPT PRtCTICES AT ELECTIONS BILL,

Mr. H. BERKELEY gwe notice that on the motion
for going into committee on this big, he should move that
it be committed that day six months.

COAST DEFENCES.

Mr. HAYTER, on the part of the First Lird of the
Admiralty, gave notice that on Monday he would intro-
duce a bill for the better defence of the coasts of the
realm, and to transfer the government of the Coast
Guards to the Admiralty.
FORMS OF THE HOUSE.

Mr. M. GIBSON said he wished to put a question to
the Speaker with respect to the forms of the house. A
difference existed on the part of certain members as
to the right of raising discussions on the different stages
of the Appropriation Bill. Seine members thought
that the same course could be adopted with this as was
pursued on occasions of Supply. On referring back to
Hansard he found that the noble lord, the member for
the City of London, on the third reading of the Appro.
priation Bill, made a long speech, in which he reviewed
the whole of the foreign policy of the country, and Mr.
Lucas took the opportunity on one of the stages of the
bill to raise a discussion on the inequalities of the in-
come-tar. Under the circumstances he hoped the
Speaker would state to the house the right that mem-
bers possessed of raising discussions on the different
stains of the Appropriation Bill
The SPEAKER said he did not believe that mem-
bers possessed any more privileges on the Appropria-
tion Bill than any other hills before the house, and
all questions must be relevant to the measure before
the house. With respect to the instance mentioned
by the hon, gentleman of the noble lord the mem-
ber for Loudon he receilected the circumstances. The
noble lord put himself in order by referring to certain
votes contained in the bill. Members, therefore, did
not posses any greater privileges upon this than upon
any other bill.
THE TOWER GATES.
Mr. T. DU NCOMBE asked the Under Secretary for
War why the gates in the Tower, which had always
been open to feat passengers going east and welt, but
closed in August last on account of the war, were still
kept shut, and when they would be re-opened 3
Mr. MON-SELL said that the gates would shortly be
again opened to the public, but ie consequence of the
large quantity of material arriving from the East the
business at the Tower ha 1 uot yet decreased, and to
open it now would cause great inconvenience to the
Government.
THE CASE OF JAMES SADLEIR.
Mr. MAC ARTNEY adeeil the Attorney-Generai for
Ireland to state to the house the name of the magis-
trate before.whorn any info-.nation was sworn, and the
date of the same, and the day upon which the warrant
was issued for the apprehension of James Sad leir
Sir G. GREY said he must icterpose before the
learned Attorney-General replied to the question. It
was exceedingly inconvenient under present circuin-
stances to reply to such questions as these, but if hon.
members were prepared to embody these suspicions
• in the form of a substantive motion, the learned gentle-
man referred to would be ready to reply and defend his
conduct and that of the Government with reference to
this case. (Hear ) The learned gentleman had applied
for a correct copy of the observations of the learned
judge, which had been the subject of remark, and as soon
as he had received them he would bring the question be-
fore the house. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. MACARTNEY, in explanation, said he asked
the question in consequence of what fell from the learned
Attorney-General for Ireland on a former occasion.
THE SALT TRADE—INDIA.
Sir J. PAKINGTON asked the President of the
Board of Control whether it was the intention of her
Majesty's Government, in consequence of the report
from the Commissioner appointed to inquire into the
system of manufacturing salt in India, to effect any
chan3s in the present salt monopoly of the Indian Go._