The Sun.
London, England, 1858-02-11 00:00:00

PETITIONS.

Several petitions were presented relative to the pro-
posed change in the Government of India,
SALARIES OF EXCISE OFFICERS.

Mr. DIVETT asked the Secretary to the Treasury
whether memorials had been received in his department
from different classes of Excise officers for an improve-
ment in their position and salaries ; and what course the
Government int ended to pursue with relation to the same?
Mr. WILSON said that petitions bad been received
by the Treasury from 2,049 officers of Inland Revenue
for an increase of salary. Their complaints had been
inquired into, and a Treasury minute bad been framed
on it, on which the estimates would be framed. Be
complained of the agitation that had taken place on the
subject, and the mode in which it bad been adopted,

YthleNUTuildeEr ASeßciSreitYar'y for War
RTAaLskleld'
especially of the Foot Guards, the
tality of the army,
whi‘altr.stLepAsAUlw°Rere IE
to be taken to remedy the great mor.
report of the eommssioners recently presented proving
tbat two-thirds of the deaths were from conPumption
and other diseases in consequence of the crowded state
of the barracks of the m-tropolis.
Lord PALMERSTON said the comrnigtsi,,n of inquiry
to which the subject was referred had made a most
valuable report, but too recently for any steps to be
adopted in reference to it. The matter was, however,
far too important to the country to remain long without
due attention from the Government. (Hear, hear.)
Air. LAURIE asked when hon, members would 'oe
supplied wi,h copies of the report?
Lord PALMERSTON said shortly. It was in the
hands of the printer.

MINISTER OF JUSTICE.
Mr. EWART inquired of the First Lord of the
Treasury, whether any measure was in contemplation
for the appointment of a Minister of Justice; or for the
establishment of a system of public prosecution, in ac-
cordance with the recommendation of the late Committee
of the mouse of Cothmon.-.

Lord PAL M.ERSTON said the question of appointing
Minister ofJustice was surrounded with much difficult: .
The model on which it was propos...d to establish such au
Utica performed functions and possessed power incompa•
%ibis with the prinoirits of At liritiok QonstituttoLi stepe

were being taken to carry into effect the establishmen
of a public prosecutor.
Mr. S. WARREN asked if the necessary steps had
been taken to establish a department of justice.
Lord PALMERSTON said the matter was under
discussion, but it was surrounded with so many difficel.
ties that he was unable to say when he would be able
to submit a measure for the consideration of the house.
Mr. MART asked if steps had been taken for the
appointment of a department for the improvement of
legal legislation
L,rd PALMERSTOIsT said that he hoped shortly to
make arrangements for the estatjisliment of a 7stem by
which a more correct wording of bills passing through
Parliament might be effected
TURNPIKE BARS ROUND THE METROPOLIS.
Mr. BYNG asked the First Lord of the Treasury, if
any and what steps bad been taken, according to the
pledge given last session, to inquire into the practioability
of removing the turnpike gates and bars round the me.
tropolis I
Lord PALMERSTON said no steps had yet been
taken, from the conflicting interests involved in the
question.