The Sun.
London, England, 1857-05-19 00:00:00

TRIE SUN, LONDON, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 19, 1857,

LINES LESAED AT FIXED RENTALS.

BATH RACES.—(This Day.)

IMPERIAL PARLIAMEVT.

RAILWAYS.

Leasing
Companies

Closing Prices
yesterday.

(BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.)
LANSDOWN STAKES.
Dip Van Winkle
Madame Rachel
Sir Colin

HOUSE OF LORDS.—(YESTERDAY.)
The LORD CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
at five o'clock.

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NEW PEER.

Lord WILLOUGHBY DE BROKE took the oaths and his
seat as a peer of the realm. _

Ten ran.

Lord CAMPBELL presented a petition from Bombay,
complaining of the manner in which justice was admi-
nistered in India.

LAW INTELLIGENCE.—(This "Day.)

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COURT OF BANKRUPTCY.
;Before Mr. Commissioner Evans.)

Lord EGLINTON presented a petition from the
civil servants of the Privy Council-office prayiug for an
alteration of the system of albwances from the superan-
nuation.

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IN RE COLLIS.

This bankrupt was described as of Bishop Stortford,
draper, and he came up to-day for his certificate.
Mr. Chidley said he appeared for the bankrupt, and
he understood that there was no opposition on the part
of the assignees.

The Earl of MALMESBURY said as the noble earl,
in his speech on Friday last, had stated that the present
improvements in St. James's park were being carried out
in accordance with certain sanitary recommendations, be
begged to ask whether there would be any objection to
produce a copy of any correspondence that may have
taken place with the Board of Health and the Treasury
in reference to the state of the water in St. James's
Park.

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Mr. Mardyn, for the assignees, said that he did not
object to the bankrupt having a certificate, but it was
necessary to state to the court that, just before his bank-
ruptcy, he had given a bill of sale over his whole pro-
perty, and his expenses had exceeded his profits. He
did not object to the bankrupt having a certificate of
the second class.

The Earl GRANVILLE said he had no objection t,
produce theretarns moved for by the nobleeari.

STANDING ORDERS.

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On the motion of Lord REDESDALE, standing
order 178 was considered, and the noble lord moved
That as the immediate appointment of the Standing
Order Committee is necessary on account of hills having
come up from the Commons, and several of the lords
who have been accustomed to attend such committtee
not having yet taken their seats, 35 peers only may be
named on such committee at the first appointment of
the same."—Agreed to.

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Mr. Ciidley said that ho could not ask for one of a
higher class. Certificate granted accordingly.
An application was then made on behalf of Mr.
Scruby to be paid a sum of 3001. on the following cir-
cumstances :—lt appeared that Mr. Scruby was a credi-
tor for caib, and was also liable to the amount of 5001.
on bankrupts bills, and on the 13.13 of January last
bankrupt gave him a bill of sale to secure him to the
amount of 3001. The bill of sale was duly registered, but
it was after wards proposed that the bankrupt should make
an assignment for the benefit of his creditors, the result was
that it was executed, but subject to his bill of sale,
and Mr. Scruby left the trustees in possession, but on
the bankruptcy taking place, he took the property, but
afterwards again gave it up, on the undertaking that he
should be paid 3001 in full.

SHARES.

THE APPROACHING ROYAL MARRIAGE.-
MESSAGE FROM HER MAJESTY.

The LORD CHANCELLOR read to their lordships
a communication from her Majesty announcing the
approaching marriage of her Royal Highness the Prin-
cess Royal with his Royal Highness Prince Frederick
of Prussia. Her Majesty felt persuaded that the
alliance about to take place would be acceptable
to all her faithful subjects, and the many proofs which the
Queen has received of the loyalty and attachment of her
people leaves no room to doubt the concurrence of this
house to the marriage of her eldest daughter, and that
their lordships would adopt measures suitable to the
honour of the Crown and the dignity of the country.
Her Majesty's message having been read by the olerk
at the table,

His Honour directed an examination to take place.

IN RE SWIFT.

This bankrupt was described as of Milton, next
Gravesend, draper ; and to-day was appointea for choice
of assignees.

Mr. Beard, from the office of Mr. Buchanan, appeared
for the petitioning creditor, and assignees were chosen.
The debts are about 700/. ; assets, 301.
IN RE NASR.

Lord GRANVILLE rose to move an address to her
Majesty, in answer to the most gracious message that
had just been communicated to their lordships. He said
he felt sure their lordships would deal in the most
loyal manner with her Majesty's message. He also
proposed that her Majesty's message should be taken
into consideration on Friday next.

This bankrupt was described as of College-hill, wine
merchant, and to-day was appointed for his last examina-

Mr. Lawrance said there was objection to the bank-
rupt passing, as there was no matter as to account, but
all questions must be reserved till the certificate meeting.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Fonbla.nque.)
IN RE RICHARD.-THE ROYAL BRITISH BANK.

The address, which was a mere echo of the royal
message having also been read by the Clerk at the table.

The Earl of DERBY seconded the motion of the
noble earl, the President of the Council.

This bankrupt was described as an apothecary, &c.,
Bedford-square, and came up to pass his last exami-
nation, on accounts prepared by Mr. J. W. Powell,
BZinghall-street. The bankruptcy arose in conse-
quence of his having been the holder of 30 New
Shares in the Royal British Bank, on which he was
liable for the directors' call of 501. per share, less a
balance of 4151. ; on his drawing account there are
no other debts, and the assets are set down at 3751.
One of the items of losses is 1,5001., originally paid
for the shares.

The motion was agreed to nem. con
PROBATE AND LETTERS OF ADMINISTRA.-

The bankrupt passed without opposition.
(Before Mr. Commissioner Holroyd.)

IN RE CATE.
This bankrupt was described as of the Ship Tavern,
Tower-street, and to-clay was appointed for his last ex-
amination, which he passed, on accounts prepared by
Messrs. Paul and Turner. The debts are stated at
1,5001., assets good debts, 181. 19s, property 1801.
IN RE FADEBROTHER AND co.
These bankrupts were described as of Stockwell, wax
merchants, but the case was adjourned, no accounts hav-
ing been filed.

honour of the Victoria C.,,04, but who had not been se-
lected for that distinguished honour.
J. RANISDEN 5.,.(1 that he thought it was not
desirable to publish such a list. The proportion of names
sent in were very great compared with those who could
obtain the honour. It was originally intended only to
publish the list of the successful candidates, and he
thought it was better to adhere to that and not raise for
a second time the question of the most deserving.

THE LAW OF DEBTOR AND CREDITOR.
Mr. G. CLIVE asked the Attorney-General whether
it was the intention of the Government to introduce any
measure to abolish the distinction between different
classes of debts.
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said he intended
shortly after the Whitsun holidays, to introduce a bill
for the removal of the present anomalous and mis-
chievous state of the law in this respect.
DISEASES OF THE ARNIY IN THE EAST.
Mr. BAXTER asked the Under Secretary for War,
if the report on the pathology of the diseases of the army
in the East, by Dr. Aitken and Dr. Lyons, had been
printed ; and if he had any objection to lay it on the
table of the house.

Sir J. RA.MSDEN said the report had been printed,
and that there was no objection to lay it on the table of
the house.

REVENUE ESTIMATES.
. Mr. WILON brought up these estimates, which were
ordered to be laid on the table and printed.
THE PRINCESS ROYAL'S MARRIAGE.
MESSAGE FROM THE QUEEN.
Lord PALMERSTON appeared at the bar of the
house with a message from her Majesty to the following
effect :—" Her Majesty having agreed to a marriage
proposed between her Royal Highness the Princess
Royal and his Royal Highness Prince Frederick William
of Prussia, has thought fit to communicate the same
to the House of Commons. Her Majesty is fully
persuaded that this alliance cannot but be acceptable
to all her Majesty's faithful and loyal subjects, and the
many proofs which the Queen has received of the affec-
tionate attachment of this house to her Majesty's person
and family leaves her no room to doubt the concurrence
and assistance of this house, in enabling her to make
such provision for her eldest daughter, with a view to
the said marriage, as may be suitable to the dignity of
the Crown and the honour of the country."
The reading of the address by the noble lord was IT•
ceived in silence.
The noble lord havinsehrought the message to the table
handed it to Mr. Speaker, who read it from the chair.
Lord PALMERS CON—Sir, I am sure that the house
will be desirous of taking the earliest opportunity of as-
euring her Majesty of the deep sympathy which this
house feels on an event so interesting to her Majesty,
and, I may say, so interesting to the country also, with-
out pledging any person in this house as to the details of
the manner in which this house maybe prepared to answer
the appeal which has been made to it, at least we will
lose no time in assuring her Majesty that we will on an
early day take into our respectful consideration the Mes-
sage with which she has this day honoured the house.
The Address which I am about to propose bas that object
in view. At the same time I cannot refrain from saying,
that those who have had the good fortune to be acquaint-
ed with the Princess Royal must have observed that she
possesses, both in heart and head, those distinguished
qualities that adorn her illustrious parents, and that she
bids fair to hold out in the country of her adoption the
repetition of that brilliant example which her illustrious
parents have held out in this country of domestic happi-
ness worthy of imitation either by the most exalted or the
humblest of her Majesty's subjects. It is impossible not
to see that this marriage, independent of the prospect
which it holds out of happiness to her Royal Highness
from the qualities of the Prince whom she has selected
as her future husband, does hold out to this country po-
litical prospects not undeserving the attention of the
house. We all know how family alliances can mitigate
thoseasperities which from time to time must be produced
by those diversities of policy which must inevitably arise
occasionally between great and independent powers, and
therefore I trust that this marriage may be considered as
holding out an increased prospect of goodwill and cor-
diality among the great powers of the earth. I shall not
trespass further on the house on the present occasion.
On Friday next we propose to submit to the house the
arrangements which we think fitting for her Royal
Highness and this nation. On the present occasion
I shall merely propose an address, assuring her Ma-
jesty of the loyal attachment of the house to her
person and Throne, and stating that we shall, at the
earliest possible moment, avail ourselves of the opportu-
nity of taking into consideration her most gracious mes-
sage. The noble lord concluded by moving the following
address, which was read by the clerk at the table :
" That an humble address be presented to her Ma-
jesty, to return to her Majesty the thanks of this house
for her most gracious communication of the intended
marriage between the Princess Royal and his Royal
Highness the Prince of Prussia ; and to express their
satisfaction at the prospect of an alliance with a Prince
of so illustrious a family, and which they doubt not will
contribute to the happinessof her Majesty and her Royal
Highness, as well as prove conducive' to the best inte-
rests of this kingdom; and to assure her Majesty that
this house will immediately proceed to the consideratioc
of her Majesty's gracious message, in such a manner as
shall demonstrate the zeal, duty, and affectionate attach-
ment of this house to her Majesty, a just sense of the
merit of bar Royal Highness, and a due regard to thk
dignity of the Royal family and the honour of this cone-
try." (Cheers.)
Mr. DISRAELI—Sir, I have the honour of second-
ing the address moved by the noble lord, and which I
am sure is a faithful representation of the feeling of the
house. All lam sure must be sensible of the gratifica-
tion which the gracious announcement from her Majesty
has this day imparted to her subjects, and all of us must
join in the fervent hope and in the full belief that the
alliance which has been intimated will contribute to the
happiness of her Majesty. (Cheers.) I am sure that
we are all prepared to consider in a becoming spirit on
the proper occasion the means which may be in our
power to accomplish her Majesty's wishes.
' The motion having been agreed to,
Lord PA.LMERSTON—I shall propose that her Ma-
jesty's most gracious message be taken into considera-
tion on Friday next. (Hear.)
LUNATIC ASYLUMS—IRELAND.
Mr. BEAMISEI asked the Attorney-General for Ire-
land, when the report of the commissioners appointed to
inquire into the expenditure upon the Lunatic Asylums,
Ireland, might be expected to be laid upon the table of
the house I
Mr. FITZGERALD said that from the quantity of
business yet to be attended to, he was afraid that there
would not be time this eeeeien to introduce such a bill.
PERSIA.
On the motion for going into committee of supply, in
reply to questions from Mr. H. BAILLIE and another
Hon. Member,
Lord PALMERSTON said he bad reason to hope
that the ratifications of peace between this country and
Persia would be exchanged at an early period. Until
that was done, ef course no papers could be laid on the
table of the house, and only then such as the Govern-
ment thought calculated to put the house in pos-
session of information necessary for them on which
to found an opinion. (Laughter.)
THE LATE WAR.
Col. NORTH called attention to the remarks made
by the hon. member for Lambeth (Mr. Williams) during
his late election for that borough, reflecting on the cm-
duct of the officers of the army.
Mr. WILLIAMS denied that he had made any re-
marks disrespectful to the army. He bad on all
occasions spoken of the courage of the army from the
highest to the lowest in terms of the greatest praise. He
denied the particular expressions attributed to him, bnthe
expressed then, as he had before, an opinion that in the
highest classes of the army, should a war take place in
a few years hence, the same deficiencies would occur
again as they bad to deplore in the late Russian war.
He was ready to support the efficiency of the army, but
he condemned unnecessary expenses.
Gen. CODRINGTON thought election speeches had
better be passed over, and as the hon. gentleman had
denied making remarks disrespectful to the officers of
the army, it had better not be further referred to. He
eulogised the conduct of staff and other officers in the
army, and referred to a letter recently published under
the signature of a staff officer, relative to General Ash-
burnham on the day of Sobraon.
The motion was then agreed to, and the house went
into committee on
SUPPLY--NAVY ESTIMATES.
The house then went into committee of supply.
Sir C. WOOD said that it was perhaps necessary that
he should explain, especially as there were many new
members in the house, that the estimates which he was
about to lay before the committee were the same as those
which had been placed before the late House of Com-
mons, and in respect of which a vote had been taken on
account. It was right, however, that he should state with
respect to one subject, viz., the movement of troops, that
it would be necessary to submit some further estimates,
inasmuch as when the estimates were originally framed at
the commencementof the year, hostilities with China were
not amouget the matters for which the Government had
to provide. Further thanthese expenses for the transport
of troops, he was happy to say that the war with China
would not cast upon him the task of submitting any in-
creased estimates. The comparison of the present year's
estimates with those of the past would not on this occa-
sion be of the value which ordinarily attached to that
process ; for thecomparison being between a year of war
and one of peace, it was not possible to compare the
CIVIL SERVICE ESTIMAVES. _ expenses of the country during the two years with great
Mr. WILSON laid on the table of the house the Cued practical benefit. Still, the house would see, upon look-
Estimates, which were ordered to be printed.. ing to the paper with which hon. members had been
MISCELLANEOUS ESTIMATES. M furnished, that a considerable reduction had taken place;
Mr. WILSON laid the estimates on the table of the i and there were items yet in the estimates which, though
house, which were ordered to he printed. impossible upon the first year of peace to reduce, might
VICTORIA CROSS. yet be reduced with safety upon future occasions. At the
Major KNOX asked the Under Secretary for War same time, he confessed that be thought it would be some
whether there was any objection to publish a list of the time before these estimates cotld reach the low figure of
officers and men whose names had been sent in by tb eir former years. We had learned several lessons during the
respective eornmandipg officers to the authorities for the late war, and none more grave than that which warned