The Sun.
London, England, 1858-03-18 00:00:00

TELE ARMY BEFORE DELHI.

Mr. KINNAIRD asked the Under Secretary of the
Board of Contrrol whether the report war+ true that biz
months' batta was all that the army before Delhi was
to have in lieu of prize money ; or whether it was only
the first instalment, and all that the,Grovernor-General
was able to grant for.their patient endurance and hernia
bravery
Mr. 11. BAILLIE said that six months' batta awarded

y the Governor-General to the army before Delhi wan
the titmo,t sum which by law be was entitled to grant,
but he (Ur. Baillie) was able to state that the claims of
the army, both before Delhi and in the garrison of Luck-
now, were under the consideration of Government.
OUR RELATIONS WITH FRANCE.

Mr. CRAUFURD asked the Under-Secretary for
Foreign Affairs whether the despatch of 4th March, ad-
dresse by the Rail of Malmesbury to Count Walewelti,
was submitted formally or in substance either to the
French authorities in Paris, or to their representatives
in England, for the purpose of ascertaining the opinion
of the _French Government thereon, before the
official presentation of that document to the
French Government on behalf of the British nation)
The hon. and learned member proceeded to refer to dates
in support of the assumption on whioh his question ap-
peared to be founded, but he was called to order by the
Speaker.
The CLIANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said it
was hardly fair on the part of the hon. and learned
member to address this question to the Under-
Secretary for Foreign Affairs, because the hon. and
learned gentleman must feel that if there was the
slightest foundation for hit gratuitous assumption in the
matter, it was not without the cognisance of the Under
Secretary for Foreign Affairs. (Hear, hear.) There was
the utmost inclination on the part of her Majesty's Go-
vernment to deal frankly with the Houie of Commons
on our foreign affairs, but he put it to the house whether
questiuni of this kind ought to be sanctioned by the
house—(hear, hear)—and he should not have said another
word in answer to the inquiry of the hon. and learned
gentleman, if he had not so irregularly gone into com-
parison and calculation of dates, from which he seemed
to infer, that from the interval that had elapsed
some unusual cemmunication--ae might esy some sur-
reptitious communication—(bear)— ha 4 take'. place be-
tween the two Governments ; but if the hon. and learned
gentleman, before asking the question, had for a mo-
ment considered the impo, taxied of the subject, and
other matters connected with the forwarding and re-
ceiving such a despatch, he must have fourid some rea-
son for the apparent delay. It was, of course, necessary
before such a despatch of that importance was for warded
to a foreign Government, that it should receive
the careful deliberation and consideration of
the Cabinet, and then to submit it, when entirely com-
pleted to her Majesty, who was then at Osborne ; be-
sides that, the m itter at the time was such that for
43 hours it was impossible to cross the channel. The
right hon. gentleman again protested against the course
pursued in this matter by the hon. and learned gentle-
man.
Tne subject then dropped.

TIIF GOVERNNIENT OF INDIA.
In answer to a question from Mr. V. Situra,
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCEIEQUER laid

it was his iuten:ion to introduce a bill for the boat-r
government of India before Easter. On Monday mat
he would probably be able to state the day.

THE CONSULAR=.7A.

Mr. S. FfrZGERSLD gave notice that on Monday
next he would move the appointment of a select com-
mittee to inquire into thu state of oar Consular system.
(gear, hear.)

GODREVY LIGHTHOUSE.
Mr. A. SMITH moved the appointlient of a'select
committee to inquire into the circumstances connected
with the erection of the Godrevy Lighthouse, and to
report their opinion as to the proper position for th•
the same.
Mr. PAU-14T, seconded the motion.

Mr. HENLEY said eight memorials had been sent
in by persons Engaged in the coasting trade, calling atten-
tion to the necessity of putting a lighthouse on this coast
the first which was presented about the autumn of 1854
but they were divided i❑ opinion where it should be
erected. After tracing what had been done by the
Trinity House and the Beard cf Control in reference to
the subject, the right hon. gentleman said that he
thought matters cf this Lind should be Mt to the execu-
tive, and not brought before the him e. By adopting
the f amer course a saving of time and money was the
consequence. He considered the Trinity House and
the Board of Control had done what they considered best
after a full enquiry into the subject. He hoped the hon.
member would ❑ot press the house to a division, bat if
he did, he (Ur. Henley) should vote against him.
Mr. WYLD considered the spot selected for the

Eghthouse was not the best for the general navigation of
this part of the coast. He supported the appointment
of a committee.
Mr. BENTINCK also supported the appointment of
a committee.
Mr. CARDWELL rose to address the house, and
was

(LEFT SPEAKING.)