The Sun.
London, England, 1867-11-22 00:00:00

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT

HOUSE OF LORDS—LAST EVENING.
The LORD CHANCELLOR took his soat on the woolsack ai
five o'clock.

REPLY TO THE ADDRESS.
The Earl of BRADFORD road her Majesty's reply to
the loyal Address which had been presented to her by
their lordships' house, which was as follows :
" I thank you for your loyal and dutiful Address, and I
am confident that I shall receive your cordial assistance
nud support in all measures to maintain the dignity of my
Crown and the happiness and welfare of my people."
The house then adjourned.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—L.IFr EVENING.
`1• he SITAXER took the chair at four o'clock.
MILITARY EDUCATION.
Lord E. CECIL gave notice to move for a Royal cons-
7nission to inquire into the state of znilitary education iu
the country, and also to inquire into the system carried on
at Woulwi,•h and Sandhurst.
CONS UL CAMERON.
Colonel SYKES asked the Secretary of State for War
ash ther Consul Cameron had a commisi:oa in her Mz-
jesty's army at present, and whether he formerly held a
commission ; and if so, what were the alleged reasons for
his retirement ?
Sir J. PAKINGTON said COnsul Cameron did not at
the present time hold a commission in the army. He had
on a former occasion held a commission as ensign from
1846 to 1851, and he then sold out in consequence of his
being unable to obtain promotion under the purchase
system. He afterwards settled at Natal and served during
the Caffre war, for which services he received the Cape war
medal. Ho afterwards served under Sir F. Williams at
Kars, holding the local rank of captain, which rank of
course ceased on the close of the war. Ho had received
testimonials from General Williams with respect to the
services of Consul Cameron, all of which spoke in the
highest terms of his bravery and ability. (Hear, hear).
SALE OF CATTLE AT FAIRS.
In reply to Mr. HODGKINON,
Lord R. MONTAGU said there would be no objection
to grant sale licenses to fairs under certain regulations.
Mr. HODGKINSON asked whether cattle could be sent
to those fairs with passes.
Lord R. MONTAGU replied in the affirmative.
• THE RIVER THAMES.
Mr. CRAWFORD asked the Vice-President of the Board
of Trade whether it was true that the navigation of the
river Thames was in danger of being obstructed by the
formation of mud banks near the outfall of the . main
drainage sewers at Crossness and Barking Reach ?
Mr. CAVE said in the summer an obstruction occurred
near Barking Reach, and a survey was ordered by the
Board of Conservancy, which reported that there were
mud banks six feet in height off the main
drainage outfall at Barking Reach. A portion
of the deposit had been sent to Dr. Letheby, whose opinion
was, that the mud was decidedly the deposit of sewage in
an advanced state of decomposition. The conservancy had
given directions for the removal of the mud banks, and
during the operations there need be no fear of
the navigation of the river being interfered with. There
was, however, some difference of opinion between the
Board of Works as to the liability of the latter to perform
the work. There would be no objection to lay the papers
connected with the subject on the table if required.