The Sun.
London, England, 1858-02-05 00:00:00

THE ROYAL BRITISH BANK TRIAL.

In answer to a question from Colonel STEW ART,
The 'ATTORNEY-GENERAL said he had never
hesitated in his resolution to carry on the prosecution of
the Royal British Bank directors in the most effective
manner. The only doubt he felt was whether he ought
not to institute other prosecutions of a similar nature.
(Hear, hear.)
TRANSFER, &c., OF LAND.
Sir F. KELLY asked the Attorney-General whether
it was the intention of her Majesty's Government to
bring in any bill for the Registration of Titles, and the
facilitating the Transfer of Land ?
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said be had prepared
a measure for the registration of titles, but from certain
objections he would not be able to proceed with it for
the present. A measure for the transfer of land would
shortly be introduced into the other house.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES (IRELAND), AND
GRAND JURY LAWS (IRELAND).
Mr. HUME asked the Secretary of State fur Ireland
whether he meant to introduce a bill this session, and if
so, how soon, for the better regulation of the Weights
and Measures of Ireland. Also, whether he meant to
introduce a bill for the amendment of the Grand Jury
Laws ot that country.
Mr. H. HERBERT said be had given notice of a
measure that would effect the first question. He had a
bill for the second in a forward state.
SERJEANT CARAUGH.
Colonel FRENCH asked the Undtr Secretary for
War if it was the intention of the Minister for War to
advise her Majesty to confer any mark of favour on
Serjeant Caraugh, at the 88:h, for his gallantry in pass-
ing through the rebel army, with important information
from Lucknow to Sir Colin Campbel:.
Sr J. RAMSDEN said-that the gallant colonel was
under a mistake as to the identity of the person referred
to. There was no such person on the muster roll of the
88th. A Mr. Caraugh, a civil servant, was the person,
and the Governer-Geoeral of India had mentioned him
in it general order. When the Government received
information of his conduct, it would meet with that
Attention it deserved.
ORDERS OF THE DAY.
On tlie motion of Lord PALMERSTON the orders
of the day were postponed, to take into consideration
the vote ot congratulation to the Queen on the Princess
Roysl's marriage.
PRINCESS ROYAL'S MARRIAGE.
Viscount PALMERT ON moved an address of con-
gratulation to her Majesty on the marriage of the priu
.
coos Royal with Prince Frederick WilhEtrri of Pru,sia.
Re said it was no I,s gratifying to him to do so than
ne felt sure it would be acceptable to the house. No
evert since the marriage of her Majesty had so muo
ulisted the Icelogß, and excited so fauchintercst amongst

the whole of the British nation as the marriage of her
Royal Highness, and there could be no stronger proof
of the fact than the immense multitude who a few days
ago assembled in the metropolis, in the inclemency of a
winter day, with the snow falling and a biting wind, to
bid a last farewell to her Royal Highness on her quitting
her native shores for the country of her adoption. After
referring to the amiable qualities of KR.II, he said that
such marriages were often the result cf political conveni-
ence, but in this case, he was happy to say, it was one of
affection, after a lengthened acquaintance between the
illustrious personages, and was likely to secure domestic
happiness. (Hear, hear.) The noble lord con-
cluded by moving that the address should be presented
to her Majesty by the whole house, feeling satisfied that
that mode of presentation would be as gratifying to the
members of the house as, he was authorised to state, it
would be to her Majesty herself. (Cheers ) His lordship
moved the addrisF.

Mr. DISRAELI seconded the motion. He re-echoed
what had been stated by Lord Palmerston, and con-
cluded by observing that he hoped when the day came
that her Royal Highness became Queen of Prussia she
would be as popular amongst her subjects as her Ma-
jesty was amongst her English subjects. (Cheers.)
The motion was then put and carried unanimously.
On the motion of Lord PALMERSTON, the house
was adjourned till to-morrow at 2 o'clock, to assemble
then for the purpose of proceeding to the Queen with
the address.

THE LATE ASSASSINATION OF THE
EMPEROR OF THE FRENCH.

Mr. ROEBUCK moved the adjournment of the
house to put a question to the First Lord of the Treasury
relative to what had occured since the late attempt on
the life of the Emperor of the French. ( Rear, hear.)
Ile referred to the addresses. from the army,
that had appeared in the 4fontteur, and published
by authority, which contained expressions against the
English nation that were to be regretted. Ile evidenced
the conduct of the Emperor of the French in so putting
them forth, he himself having been a refugee in this
country, and acted the part ofaconspirator. If the Govern-
ment altered the alien laws, in consequence it would be a
violation of the principles of the constitution, disgrace
in the face of the world, and we should fail to be a great
people like our forefathers. Re also referred to M.
Persigyn's remarks, the Ambassador at this Court, and
concluded by asking whether any correspondence had
passed between the two governments on the sukject of
the Alien Bill, or on the subject of any alteration in our
criminal node.

Lord PALMERSTON said ho_felt no difficulty in
answering the question. A despatch had been addressed
by the Mini,ter of France to the FrenchAinhassailor in
London, bearing on the late transaction, instructing biro
to urge the Erglish Government to take such measures as
they might in their wisdom think fit in reference to the
circumstances, but not pointing out any measure to be
adopted, but simply stating the fact to the Govern-
ment. He had no oljection to lay the document
before Parliament. He defended M. Persigny and the
other individuals included the hon. member for Shef
field's unbridled license of attacks he indulged in on
every living man at home and abroad.
Mr. RORSMAN defended the conduct of Mr.
Roebuck from the attack of the noble lord, and
called on the Attorney-General to give an opinion on
the effect of the alien laws in reference to rtfugeee. He
hopel the papers woull be produced before Monday,
when the hon. gentleman proposed to bring on his

motion.
Lord P..IIIMERSTON—Yes.
Mr. ROEBUCK replied, observing that he treated
the attack of the noble lord as the idle wind, which he
heedLd not. This country had defied Napoleon the
Great, and ho treated with equal contempt Napoleon
the Little.

The motion was then withdrawn.
LADY HAVELOCK AND Silt H. HAVELOCK'S
ANNUITY.

The Loose went into committee to agree to a resolu-
tion on which to found a bill for granting an annuity to
Lady Havelock and Sir IL Havelock.
Toe CHANCELLOR of the EXOIIEQUER having
referred to what transpired in that house before the
Christmas recess, Illative to granting a pension of
1,0001. a-year for the two lives of the late Sir H.
Havelock and his soli, pr..pased on the part of the
Government an annuity of 1,0001. for Lady Have-
lock, and a like annuity of 1,0001. a-year to the present
Sir H. Havelock. who had so greatly distinguished
himself in the Rita, and proved himself worthy of the
gallant deeds of his father. He entered the army iu
1847, was made a lieutenant in 1843, and a captain in
1857. Sir C. Campbell hAd mentioned him very highly
in his despatches, and the Victoria Cross had been
given to biro for his bravery before C %wnpore. (Hear,
hear.) He had also greatly distinguished hiuteelf
in ad his late gallant father's engage:nem:a since the
outbreak of the mutiny. Ho had no doubt the votes
would be unaniinonely agreed to by the house.
Sir J. PAKINGTON seconded the motion, observing
that the Chancellor of the Exchequer had rightly inter-
pretedi the feeling' of the house that the vote would
be unanimous. He spoke of the gallantry and bravery
of the late Goneral Havelock and the present
Sir Henry and maid the Government had done no more
than their duty in proposing this vote. He was fol-
lowing well in his father's steps, and he hoped that he
would live long to enjoy his dignity and pension.
Mr. KINNAIRD also addressed the house is favour
of the grant.
The Hon. Mr. BYNG expressed his entire approba-
tion of the motion before the house. He expressed his
sorrow at tt e death of Gen. Havelock, and his admira-
tion of his deeds.

The vote was ultimately unanimously agreed to.
(LEFT SITTING.)

LONDON GAZETTE.—(This Evening.

LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE, FEB 5.

Notice is herel►y given, that the State Apartments of
Windsor Castle will be open to the public on and after
Monday next, the Bth instant, subject to the usual regula-
tions.