The Sun.
London, England, 1857-03-10 00:00:00

ARMY ESTIMATES.

Mr. F. PEEL gave notice thtt he should move the
army estimates on Thursday nExt, in supply.
VOTE OF THANKS TO THE SPEAKER.

Lord PALMERSTON, referring to the announce-
ment of the Speaker yesterday of his intention to resign,
said he had a task to perform to-day both agreeable to
himself and acceptable to the house—(hear) unani-
mous vote of the thanks of the house for the distinguished
services of Mr. Speaker during the 18 years he had filled
the chair. (Cheers.) The respect and influence of the
house depended on the meaner in which the person who
filled the chair discharged his duties. It was needless
to say in how eminent a degree the present Speaker had
performed his duties. The promptitude of deci-
sion —the justnesss of julgment, and the firmness of
purpose, with the mcst conciliatory manner—with
that natural dignity which belonged to bun, and
was most striking when combined with the simplicity
of mind—(hear, hear)—and absence of all artificial affec-
tation--(hear, and cheers)—that had always marked Mr.
Speaker's conduct deserved the thanks of the house.
(Cheers.) The natural dignity that adorned Mr.
Speaker had been communicated through his di-
rection to the general proceedings of this housc—(hear,
hear)—and all had received the most courteous
eception at his hands, and the most ready
information. (Cheers.) His lordship concluded by mov•
ng the unanimous thanks of the house for Mr. Speaker's
exemplary conduct in the chair during the 18 years he
had filed it. (Loud cheers.)
Mr. DISRA.ELI seconded the motion, and said that
the severance of ties so long anl so intimately and cor-
dially maintained between 11,1 r. Speaker and the house
could not be witnessed without deep emotion. He
had much pleasure in offering his slight tribute to the
high opinion the house entertained of Mr. Speaker.
Lord J. RUSSELL also addressed the house in
support of the motion.
The SPEAKER then put the question, which was
carried unanimously, amid loud applause.
The SPEAKER, with deep emotion, addressel
the house, saying that he cent(' most sincerely assure
the house, that during the long period it had pleased
God to enable him to discharge the deities of his office,
he had witnessed abundant proofs of the great kind-
ness, forbearance, and indulgence of the house,
and that he had not words
at his command,
nor could he sufficiently control his feelin4s so
as adequately to express his gratitude for
the crowning work of their favour and approbation.
(Cheers.) He could only assure the hoive that he should
carry the remembrance of that hour to the last
moment of his existence, and that as Ling as he
lived he should cherish the remembrance of that day,
and the adoption of that unanimous resolution as the
invaluable reward of public services rendered. (Cheers )
In all sincerity he thanked them from the bottom of his
heart for the distinguished honour conferred open him.
(Lend cheers.)
Lord PALMERSTON then rose and said that,
following the example of precedent, he moved the adop-
tion of a humble address to her Majesty, praying her )
Majesty to be pleased to confer some mark of royal favour ,

on Mr. Speaker— (cheers)—and to assure her Majesty
that the house would make good any expenses
that might be attendant on such a mark of her Majesty's
Royal favour. (Loud cheers.)

Sir J. PAKINGTON, as one of the minority on the
election of Mr. Speaker 18 years since, had much plea-
sure in seconding the motion. From that day to this
the members, both of the minority and the majority, had
all been influenced by .a
unanimous feeling of gratitude
for Mr. Speaker's kindness, and admiration at the man-
ner in which Mr. Speaker had fulfilled his public duties.
They all entertained a sincere friendship for him, and he
had much pleasure in reiterating all that had been said
by the previous speakers.

The motion was then put, and carried unanimously
amidst loud applause.
Lord PALMERSTON then moved, that the vote of
thanks and Mr, Speaker's reply he inserted in the
journals of the house.
The motion was agreed to.