The Sun.
London, England, 1861-02-05 00:00:00

THE ROYAL SPEECH.

The SPEAKER having read the Royal Speech (which
will be found in another oolumn),
Sir T. E. COLEBROOKE, member for Lanarkshire,
who was dressed in the uniform of a deputy-lieutenalit,
rose to move an hunible address to her Majesty, in
reply to her Majesty's most gracious address.
The hon. member referred particularly to the visit of the
Prince of Wales to Canada and the United States. The
manner in which his royal highness was received in
the former was most gratifying, exhibiting as it
did so much loyalty in a colony which had
previously been disaffected, and some time since in a
state of actual rebellion. The manner in which his Royal
Highness was received in the United States was still more
gratifying and still more deeply interesting, and was
to be considered as a personal tribute to the
sovereign of these realms, and the policy which this country
had pursued towards America. (Hear, hear.) He joined
in the expression of regret contained in the Royal Speech
relative to the dissensions that prevailed in that im-
portant continent, and hoped fervently that the
dangers which threatened the union of the provinces
might be shortly dispelled, and that a good understanding
might be restored. Having briefly adverted to the successes
in China, he referred to the events on the Continent of
Europe. With respect to France, he contended that the
conduct pursued by the Emperor of that country was cal-
culated to inspire confidence in his /pacific and friendly
intentions towards this country. In illustration of this
disposition he referred to the Treaty of Com-
merce and to the recent announcement of the
Emperor in the opening of the Chamber of Deputies.
He contended that there was quite sufficient in the conduct
of that illustrious individual to allay apprehensions
that were entertained and expressed in different quarters.
With respect to Italy, he agreed fully with the policy of
non-intervention on the part of this country, but at
the same time, he considered that policy should not be
pushed to an extreme. He believed the feeling of the
country was with him in this respect, and that
no statesman would be able to maintain his position who
would not endeavour to secure for this country a due
influence in the councils of the countries of Europe,
without endangering the liberties in compromising the in-
dependence of any European State. (Hear, hear.) With
respect to the omission of any reference to Parliamentary
Reform, there never was a period when greater difficulties
existed for the introduction of a comprehensive measure
of reform than at present; and to show that it was not
imperatively required by the community, he alluded to the
absence of any expression of enthusiasm on the sub-
ject out of doors. While he concurred in the
desirability of retrenchment in the public expenditure,
still he was not so sanguine as to its practicability to any
considerable extent at present, taking into account the posi-
tion of foreign affairs. (Hear, hear.) The hon. member
concluded by reading the Address, which, as usual, was an
echo of the Royal Speech.
Mr. PAGET, member for Nottingham, who also wore
the uniform of a deputy-lieutenant, seconded the Address.
He alluded particularly to the Commercial Treaty with
France, which he believed would eventually realise the
predictions of those who were in support of that treaty on
its introduction. He felt confident that it would be the
means of extending the trade of this country, and that
this step in the direction of free trade on the part of France
would promote materially the interests of the people of that
country. He referred to certain circumstances in connec-
tion with the commerce of this country to show
the bEiefits which free trade had already con-
ferred, and the advantages that might naturally be
inferred from measures calculated to develope it
still further. With regard to the retrenchment of the
public expenditure when practicable, no doubt it was most
desirable, but he thought that these retrenchments would
best originate with the heads of the Government departments,
who must possess greater information on subjects on which
retrenchment could be judiciously and safely exercised.
He thought the proper course for private members to adopt
in respect to this matter would not be, as hereto-
fore, to throw obstacles in the way of Government,
but to render it all the assistance in carrying
out the estimates they might from their
position be enabled to recommend for the adoption of the
house. In speaking of this subject he alluded to
the zeal and ability displayed by the late Secretary
for War, and eulogised the manner in which
he discharged his duties. He mentioned in terms
of approbation the announcement in the Royal Speech
of the intention of the law officers of the Crown
to introduce a bill to amend the laws relating
to bankruptcy and insolvency, which he believed
would give satisfaction to the commercial community,
as it would be framed in conformity with commercial in-
formation. He also commended the announcement of the
intention to introduce a bill for a uniform rating in Eng-
land and Wales.
After some general remarks, the hon. member concluded
by seconding the address.
The SPEAKER then read the Addresso•
reluctant to dis-
houseMr. WHITE said he wsethe sub-
u.„z
on
sub-
turb the unanimity of the
would not be dis
ject, but he felt that he
not notice some state-
charging his duty if h. did
in al the Roy Speech.
ments and some omissions
In the first place, they had been told that the
conduct of the House of Lords last session was one of the
greatest innovations of the Constitution that had taken
place for a considerable period, and yet there
was noallusion made to that subject. He
did not wish to eliminate the House of Lords from the Con-
stitution, but he assured the Government that this subject
would be agitated until it was satisfactorily settled. He
thought there might have been some more generous reference
to the policy adopted by the Emperor of the French. He
thought there should have been some more specifics
information relative to retrenchment, and he denounced the
present Government as one of the most extravagant 'that
the world had ever known. He deprecated most
strongly the omission of reference to rarnemen-
zy unreing an amendment
tary reform, and conclude'4
to the effect tinni fume measures should be taken for the
catension of the Parliamentary suffrage.
Mr, D. SEYMOUR seconded the amendment, and was
[LUX MAXIIIO.]

LONDON GAZETTE—(THIS EVENINei.
LORD CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE, Fan. 2.
Nctice is herebygiven that the-Queen will hold levees,
at St. James's Palace, upon the following days, at two
o'clock, viz. :—Thursday, 14th inst. ; Wednesday, 20th
inst. ; and Wednesday, 13th March.
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 4th day of
February, 1861—present, the Queen's Most Excellent
i
Majesty n Council—this day, the Right Honourable
Francis, Lord Napier, was by her Majesty's command,
sworn of her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council, .
and took his place at the Board accordiney.
DUCHY OF LANCASTER, Fig: 4.
The Queen has been this day pleased to appoint Sir
Humphrey de Trafford, Bart., of Trafford Park, to be Sheriff
of the county palatine of Lancaster for the year ensuing.
FOREIGN-OFFICE. J. 29.
The Queen has been graciously pleased to appoint
Edward Thomas Rogers, Esq., now British Vice-Consul at
Caiffa, to be her Majesty's Consul at Damascus.
FOREIGN-OFFICE, JAN. 30.
The Queen has been graciously pleased to appoint Joseph
Severn, Esq., to be her Majesty's Consul at Rome.
ST. JAMES'S PALACE, FEB. 2.
The Queen has been pleased to appoint John George
Green, Esq., to be Extra Gentleman Usher Quarterly
Waiter to her Majesty.
WAR-OFFICE, PALL-MALL, FEB. 5.
4th Regiment of Light Dragoons—Major-General Sir Jas.
Hope Grant, G.C.B.' to bo Colonel, vice General Sir
George Scovell, G.C.8., deceased.
9th Regiment of Light Dragoons—Lieutenant John Evans
to be Captain, by purchase, vice Charles William Paulet,
who retires ; Cornet Charles Brome Bashford to be Lieu-
tenant, by purchase, vice Evans.
Ist Regiment of Foot—Captain Alfred John Ford, from
half-pay, to be Captain, vice Richard George Coles,
seconded, having been appointed Captain Instructor of
Musketrwit Hythe.
2d Foot—Ensign and Adjutant Alexander Baird to be
Lieutenant, without purchase, vice Howson, deceased.
sth Foot—Lieut. John Creagh to be Captain, without
purchase, vioe Robert Moore, deceased ; Ensign William
Douglas Legge to be Lieutenant, without purchase, vice
Creagh ; Lieut. Henry Bathe to be Adjutant, vice
Creagh, promoted.
6th Foot—Staff-Surgeon William Frederick Torcato Ivey
to be Surgeon, vice George Hyde, M.D.. placed upon.
half-pay.
14th Foot—Lieutenant John Lenthal Davids, from the 77th
Foot, to be Lieutenant, vice James Franklin, who ex-
changes
; Gentleman-Cadet Tredenham FitzHerbcrt
CiCanyon, from the Royal Military College, to be Eadign,
without purchase, vice Thomas Charles Watson, ap-
pointed to the 56th Foot.
24th Foot—Lieutenant George Massy Studdert, from the
West India Regiment, to he Lieutenant, vice Henry
auxin ramie, „Ch n H.
31st Foot—Gentleman:CracFel Henry William Bateman,
from the Royal Military College, to be Ensign, without
purchase, vice Tibbetts, promoted.
39th Foot—Gentleman-Cadet Charles D'Oyly Harmar,
from the Royal Military College, to be Ensign, without
purchase, vice Blennerhassett, appointed to the 41st
Foot.
41st Foot—Major Hugh Rowlands, from the 100th Foot, to
be Major, vice Heucy Stratton Bush, who exchanges.
45th Foot--Ensign Charles Forbes Leith, from the 17th
Foot, to be Ensign, vice Forbes William Guernsey,
appointed Quartermaster.
55th Foot—Sergeant-Major Timothy Dixon to be Quarter-
master, vice Samuel Millward, who resigns.
57th Foot—Lieutenant Hickman Rose Russell to be Cap-
tain, by purchase, vice Brevet-Major Arthur Maxwell.
Earle, promoted by purchase, to an unattached majority ;
Ensign Robert Murray to be Lieutenant, by purchase,
vice Russell.
58th Foot—Ensign William Henry Key to be Lieutenant,
by purchase, vice William Bolton, who retires.
60th Foot—Ensign Richard Collingwood Robinson, from
the 16th Foot, to be Ensign, vice Gosling, promoted.
67th Foot—Ensign James Hardie Fraser to be Lieutenant,
without purchase, vice Chas. Henry Blackley Turner,
deceased ; Ensign George Baker to be Lieutenant, with-
out purchase, vice Fraser, whose promotion on 30th Nov.,
1860, has been cancelled.
77th Foot—Lieutenant James Franklin, from the 14th
Foot, to be Lieut., vice John Lenthal Davids, who, ex-
changes. ,
85th Foot—Major Frederick Ernest Appleyard, from a
Depot Battalion, to be Major, vice Roblrt Maunsell, who
exchanges.
87th Foot, Gentleman-Cadet Kenneth Douglas, from the
Royal Military College, to be Ensign, without purchase,
vice Hickson, promoted; Quartermaster • Sergeant George
Badkin Freeman, to be Quartermaster, vice Henry
Thomas, placed upon half pay.
100th Foot—Major Henry Stratton Bush. from the 41st
Foot, to be Major, vice Hugh Rowlands, who exchanges.
2d West India Regiment—Lieutenant Henry John Evans,
from the 25th Foot, to be Lieutenant, vice George
Massy Studdert, who exchanges.
DEPOT BATTALION.—Major Robert Maunsell, from the
85th Foot, to be Major, vice Frederick Ernest Appleyard,
who exchanges.
UNATTACHED.—CfiptaiII and Brevet Major Arthur Max-
well Earle, from the 57th Foot, to be Major, by purchase.

BREVET.
Major-General Sir James Hope Grant, G.C.8., to have
the local rank of Lieutenant-General in India.
Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Pratt, C. 8., 23d Foot,
having completed five years' service as a Regimental Lieu-
tenant-Colonel, to be Colonel in the Army.
Major Alick John Fraser, serving with local rank in
Syria, to have the local rank of Colonel, while employed
on a special mission in that country.
ADMIRALTY, FEE. 4.
Corps of Royal Marines—First Lieutenant Frederick
Herbert Ruel, to be Captain, vice Davis, placed on half-
pay; Second Lieutenant Laurance Paulet Shawe, to be
First Lieutenant, vice Ruel, promoted.

That portion of the Gazette containing the bankrupts
had not come to hand when we went to prole.

COURSE OF EXCHANGE.—Tits DAY.
Amsterdam
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Antwerp
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Hamburgh - 13 71
Paris
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