The Sun.
London, England, 1857-03-11 00:00:00

MR. SPEAKER'S RETIREMENT.

Last night, in the House of Commons, on the
motion of Viscount PALMERSTON, which was
seconded by Mr. DISRAELI, and in support of
which Lord JOHN RUSSELL also addressed the
house :--

Resolved, neminc contradicente, " That the
thanks of this house be given to Mr. Speaker, for
his eminent and distinguished services during the
period years for which he ha:,
filled the ncheaairrlyofeigthhtiseehnouse ; that he be assured
that this house fully appreciates-the zeal and abi-
lity with which he has discharged the duties of
Speaker under circumstances requiring unprece-
dented labour And exertion, and that this house
entertains the strongest sense of the firmness and
dignity with which he has maintained its privileges,
of his unremitting attention to its business, of the
carewhich he has devoted to the improvement of
its formq, and of the urbanity and kindness which
have uniformly marked his conduct in the chair,
and which have secured for him the 'esteem and
gratitude of every member of this house."

Then Mr. SPEAKER addressed the house as fo:

lows :

" During the long period in which, by God's
blessing, I have been enabled to discharge the
duties of this chair, I have had abundant experience
of the Mildness, forbearance, and indulgence of the
house, which they have shown to me under all cir-
cumstances, and on all occasions. But I have not
words at my command, nor can I sufficiently con-
trol my feeltngs, so as to adequately express my
gratitude for this crowning mark of their favour
and approbation. I can only assure the house that
I shall cherish, to the last moment of my existence,
the remembrance of the proceedings of this day,
and of the resolution to which this house has unani-
mously agreed—this great and inestimable reward
for public service ; and in all sincerity, and from
the very bottom of my heart, I thank them for the
distinguished honour whica they have conferred
upon me."

Resolved, " That the thanks of this house k•
given to Mr. Speaker for what he has said this day
to the house, and that the same be printed in the
votes of this day, and printed in the journal of this
house."

Resolved, nemine contradicente, "That an humble
address be presented to her Majesty, praying her
Majesty that she will be most graciously pleased to
confer some signal mark of her Royal favour upon
the Right Honourable Charles Shaw Lefevre,
Speaker of this house, for his great and eminent
services performed to his country, during the long
and important period in which he has, with such
distinguished ability and integrity, presided in the
chair of this house ; and to assure her Majesty
that, whatever, expense her Majesty shall think
proper to
are of be incurred upon that account, this house
make good the same."
Ordered, " That the said address be presented
to her Majesty by such members of this house as
Council,"
her Mtjesty's Most Honourable Privy

HEALTH OF H.R.H. TEE DUOLIESS OF KENT.—So
great an improvement has taken place in the health of
her Royal Highness that she was enabled to join the
royal dinner circle at Windsor Castle yesterday.
The Countess de Persigny has issued cards for an as-
sembly at Albert•gate House, on Tuesday next.
The Countess of Derby has issued garde for an as-
sembly this evening.
Ths Vi:icountess Palmerston has issued cards for an
a3sembly on Wednesday n( xt.
L )rd and Lady Walsingham aro still staying at Merton
1011, Norfolk.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPEBA.—We have reason to believe
that in consequence of an unforeeon "difficulty" with
the renters of Drury-lane Theatre Mr. Gyo's company
w'll again reappear at the Lyceum during the approach
ing season.

MALTA, March 5.--A court-martial was held on
Lieut. Bull )ck, of her Majesty's ship Centurion, for
using insulting language to Lieut. Phillips. He was
condemned to be dismissed his ship, and placed at the
bottom of the list of lieutenants.
FUNERAL OF MR, SELGEANT WILKINS —Yesterday
the mortal remains of the late Mr. Sergeant Wilkins
were removed from his chambers, No. 8, King's Bench-
walk, Inner Temple, and interred in Norwood Cemetery.
The funeral was strictly private--a hearse containing the
body of the deceased, a mourning coach and four horses
with the relict and immediate relatives of the deceased,
and a single brougham, made up the procession.
FESTIVAL OF THE SONS OF THE CLERGY.—The
Arca-
bishop of Canterbury has appointed Wednesday, the
13th of May, fur the celebration of the 203 d anniver-
sary festival of the Sons of the Clergy.