The Sun.
London, England, 1850-02-07 00:00:00

PARLIAME

!VISIONS.

Abdy, Thomas N.
Acland, Sh T. L.
Adair, R. A.

Aglionby, IL A.
Anson, Colonel
Ansley, T. C.

Armstrong, Sir A.
Armstrong, It. B.
naines, B. T.

Baring, ;=ir F. T.
Bellew, IL M.

Berkeley, C. L. G.
Blacksll, S. W.
Blair, Stephen
Bowles, Aumiral
Bright, Jahn

Brjeklehurst, J.
Carew, W. I'.

Caulleild, J. M.
Chaplin, W. J.
Clay, James

Clay, Sir W.
Clements, Charles
Clerk, Sir G.

Clifford, H. M.
Clive, K. H.
Cocks, T.

Compton, H. C.
Copeland, Aid.
Cowan, Chariva
Craig, W. G.
Crowder, R. B.
Cubitt, William
Dalrymple, Captain
Davie, Sir Henry
Davies, 1). A. S.
Duckworth, Sir J.
Duncan, Viscount
Duncan, George
Duncan, John

Dundas, Sir D.
Dunne, Colon_l
Ebringtou, Viscount
Elliot, John

Enfield, Lord
Fagan, William

Ferguson, Sir U.
Fitawilliam, G. W

TELLERS.
MU, Lord M.
Grey, R. W.

MINORITY—NOES, 6d.
Adderley, C. B. Green&ll, Gilbert Molesworth, Sir W.
Archdall, Captain Greene, John Morgan, 0.
Arkwright, Georgo Grogan, E. Mullings, J. R.
Bagot, William Guernsey, Lord Naas, Lord
ilaillie, H. J. Gwyn, Rowel Napier, Joseph
Bateson, Thomas Belford, Sir Henry • Newport, Visct.
Bennet, P. Halsey, T. P. Packe, C. W.
Bernard, Viscount Hamilton, G. A. Prime, Richard
Best, John Hamilton, Lord C. SpoOiler, Richard
Bremridge, Richard Henley, J. W. Stanley, E.
Brisco, M. Hildyard, It. C. Stuart, 11.
Broadley, Henry Hodgson, W. N. Stuart, J.
Brooke, Lord Hood, Sir A. Sullivan, Michael
Buck, L. W. Hornby John Tollemache, John
Chatterton, Colonel Horsman, Edward Verner, Sir W.
Conoily, Thomas Hume, Joseph Walmslcy, Sir J.
Cotton, W. 11. Law, C. E. Walsh, Sir J. B.
Disraeli, B. Long, W. Wegg-Prosser, F.
Dodd, G. Lopes, Sir Ralph Welby, G. E.
Ferrer, James Mackenzie, W. F. Willoughby, Sir 11.
forbes, W. Manners, Lord C.
Forester, G. C. Manners, Lord G. TELLERS.
Fuller, A. E. Meux, Sir H. Beresford, William
Gaskell, J. M. Miles, William Newdegate, N.

Another Amendment proposed, to add at the end of the
Question the words " and that C..lonel Braybrooke, Lieu-
tenant Henderson, E. S. Waring, Esq., and John Selby,
Advocate, be summoned to attend the said Committee ;"
Question put, " That those words be there added." The
House dividod

MINORITY—AYES, 100.
Adair, Hugh E. Frewen, C. H. Napier, Joseph
Adderley, C. B. Fuller, A. E. Newdegate, C. N.
Anatey, Thomas C. Gaskell, J. M. Newport, Viscount
A rchdall, Captain Gibson, T.M. Packe, C. W.
Arkwright, 1.1. Greenall, G. Pilkington, James
Bagot, Hon. W. Greene, John Prime, Richard
Baillie, U. J. Grogan, Edward Reid, Colonel
Bateson, T. Guernsey, Lord Lepton, G. W.
Bennet, Philip Gwyn, Rowel Sidney, Alderman
Beresford, William Halford, Sir H. Simeon, John
Bernard, Viscount Halsey, T. P. Smith, J. Benjamin
Best, John Hamilton, G. A. Smythe, George
Blair, Stephen Hamilton, Lord C. Spooner, Richard
Bremridge, Richard Heald, James. Stanley, Edward
Bright, John Henley, J. IV. Stuart, 11.
Brisco, M. Henry, Alexander Stuart, J.
Broadley, 11. Ilervey, Lord A. Sullivan, Michael
Brooke, Lord Hildyard, R. C. Taylor, T. E.
Buck, L. W. Hodgson, W. N. Thompson, Colonel
Carew, W. P. Hood, Sir A. Tollemache, John
Chatterton, Colonel Hornby, John Trevor, G. R.
Cocks, 'Thomas S. Horsman, E. Turner, George
Coles, H. R. Inglis, Sir R. Verner, Sir W.
Compton, H. C. Kershaw, James Walmsley, Sir J.
Conolly, Thomas Lacy, Henry C. Walpole, Spencer
Cotton, W. H. Law, C. E. Walsh, Sir J.
Cubitt, William Long, W. Wegg-Prosser, F.
Disraeli, B. Mackenzie, W. F. Welby, G. E.
Dodd, George ' Manners, Lord C. Williams, John
Duckworth, Sir J. Mariners, Lord G. Willoughby, Sir H.
Dun cult, John Meux, Sir Henry
Fagan, W. Miles, William
Farrer, James Morgan, 0.
Forbes. Wm. Mullings, J. R.
Forester, G. C. Naas, Lord

TELLER B.
flume, J.
Molesworth, Sir W.

MAJORITY—NOES, 109.
Abdy, T. N. Fox, Richard M. O'Connell, M. J.
Adair, R. Shafto French, F. Ogle, S. C.
Aglionby, H. A. Graham, Sir James Paget, Lord A.
Alison, Colonel Grenfell, C. Pascoe Paget, Lord C.
Armstrong, Sir A. Grey, Sir G. Palmerston Via.
Armstrong, B. B. Grosvenor, Lord R. Parker, John
Baines, M. T. Hallyburton, Lord J. relbam, D. A
Baring, Sir F. Hamner, Sir J. Pendarves, Edward
Bellew, R. M. Harris, Richard Pinney, William
Berkeley. C. L. G. Ilastie, Alexander Plowden, W. H.
Bernal, Ralph Haste, Archibald Power, Dr.
Blackall, S. W. Hawes, Benjamin Rawdon, Colonel
Bowles, Admiral Hayter, W. G. Rich, Henry
Brocklehurst, John Ilobhouse, Sir John Richards,Jtichard
Caulleild, J. M. llobhouse, T. B. Romilly, Sir John
Cayley, Edward S. Hollond, Robert Russell, Lord John
ChapllnZW. J. Howard, Lord E. Russell, F. C.
Clay, air W. Howard, C. W. Sandars, J.
Clements, Charles Jervis, Sir John Scrope, G. P.
Clerk Sir George Jocelyn, Viscount Seymour, Lord
Clifford, Henry M. Labouchere, Henry Smith, Vernon
Clive, R. 11. Langston, J. H. Somerville, Sir W.
Copeland, Alderman Lewis, Sir 'l'. Sotheron, T. U.S.',
Craig, W. G. Lewis, G. C. Stansfleld, W. R.
Crowder, R. B. Lindsay, Colonel Tennent, It. J.
Da rymple, Captain Loveden, Pryse Thornely, T.
Davie, Sir H. M'Cullagh, W. T. Tufnell. 11.
Davies, D. A. Mahon, O'Gorman Wall, C. B.
Duncan, Lord Marshall, W. Wellesley, Lord C.
Duncan, George Masterman, John Willcox, Brodie
Dundas, Sir David Matheson, A. Wilson, James
D unne, Colonel Matheson, Colonel Wilson, Matthew
Ebrington, Lord 31 aule, Fox Wood, W. P.
Elliot, John E. Melgund, Viscount
Enfield, Viscount Milner, W. M. TELLERS.
Ferguson, Sir R. Monsell, William Hill, Lord Marcus
Fitzwilliam, G. W. Morris, David G. ey, R. W.
Fortescue, J. W. M ulgrave, Earl

THE EXHIBITION IN 1851.

TO THE .E.DITOR OF THE SUN.
Corwar, Feb. 4, 1850.
_

Sul,—lt occurred to reo last year, that the proposed
Exhibition would be a most excellent opportunity fir
supplying that great public want, "a National Gallery,"
and I therefore brought the subject under the attention
of his Royal Highness Prince Albert.
Since the formation of the Commission, I have ad-
dressed to them the following !otter, and doubtless they
will take the subject into their consideration; but it has
occurred to me, that, as the Commissioners have so
properly thrown. the expenses of the Exhibition on
public donations, it would be right the public should say
whether they approved of the suggestion.
Of course the extra expense beyond what is fitting
for the proposed Exhibition, would come from the Chan-
cellor of the Exchequer; but a National Gallery must
be built sooner or later, and the question fur the public
to consider is, whether it would not be better to incur
that expense at once, and thereby save about 50,0001., or
hull the cost of theNation.d Gallery ; besides securing
the best erection for the proposed Exhibition.
The following is the letter I sent the Commission:—
" To the Right Hon. the Commissioners for the Promo-
tion of the Works of Industry of all Nations.
_ _ .

"My Lords and Gentlemen,—:l bad the honour to
bring under the attention of his Royal Highness Prince
Albert, a suggestion relative to the building for the pro-
posed Exhibition; and was informed by his secretary,
That his Royal Highness had directed my letter to be
referred to the Executive Committee of the Society of
Arts for more consideration.'

" The suggestion was that the proposed building
should be of a permanent character, to serve hereafter
as a National Gallery, but as I did not enter into dttAil,
I trust you will now permit me to lay btfore you, as
shortly as possible, the reasons which induce me to con-
sider that the suggestion is worthy of adoption—
" Ist. A National Gallery is very much wanted.
" 2d. The very best and most commodious building for
the proposed Exhibition would &so be the best for the
National Gallery.
:
" 3d. It will be very difficult to provide so effectually
for the safety of the immense concourse of people in a
bui ding of a temporary
character, as iu one of a per-
manent character.

" 4th. It will be impossible to provide so effectually fur
the comfort and accommodation of the le )ple in a tem-
porary building.
" sth. It would, therefore, give the public the most
suitable building both for the Exhibition, and for the
National Gallery, at the minimum of expense.
" 6th. It could preserve in a becoming manner the
memory cf so useful an undrrtaking, and the Albert
Gallery would remind future generations of a Prince who
duly appreciated the value of industry.
" 7th. "1 he site I proposed, while sufficiently central
tor tb inhabitants of the metropolis, is removed from
the principal thoroughfares, a great desideratum in an
exhibition which is free to the public and is well situated
fir visitors by the railroad.

"Bth., Considerable architectural advantages would be
gainEct by selecting the proposed site, for any lofty
buildiugi in the itnrcediate vicinity of the Palace would
assuredly have a very bad effect.
I have the honour to remain,
4. My Lords and Gentlemen,
" Your very obedient and faithful servant,
" Ricnr WA SOL

Corwar, Jan. 8, 1850."

The Right Hon. Sir R bert and Lady Peel and
Mise Peel tefs town yesterday for Drayton Alat.oro Suf.
lordship,.

(From the Votes and Proceedings of the Howse if Comfit( Pa.,
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 6.
CEYLON.
Motion made, and Question proposed, " That a Select
Committee be appointed to inquire into the grievances corn-
pilined of in Ceylon, in connexion with the administration
end government of that Colony, and to report their opinion
whether any measures can be adopted for the redress of any
grievances of which there may be sh wit just reason to com-
plain ; and also whether any measures can be adopted or
the better administration and government cf that depen-
dency :"—Amendment proposed, to leave out from the word
"That" to the end of the Question, in order to add the
words, "in assenting to the re-appointment of a Committee
to inquire into the grievances complained of in Ceylon, in
connexion with the administration and government of that
Colony, and to report their opinion whether any measures
can be adopted for the redress of any grievances of which
there may be shown just reason to complain, and also
whether any measures can be adopted for the better admi-
nistrat•on and government of that dependency, this House
deems it expedient to express its disapprobation of the
manner in w hich her Majesty's Government have evaded
the understandi' g f last session for the further production
of witnesses in this investigation," instead thereof:—Ques
lion put, "That the words proposed to be left out stand par
of the Question." The House divided :
MAJORITY—AYES, 140.
Fortescue, J. W. O'Connell, M. J.
Fox, Richard M. Ogle, S. C.
French, F. Paget, Lord A.
Gibson, Thomas M. Puget, Lord Clarence
Graham, Sir James I'allllCrAoll, Vis.
Grattan, Henry Parker, John
Grenfell, C. P. Pediell, Sir G.
Grey, Sir G. Pelham, D. A.
Grosvenor, Lord It. Pemlarves, E. W.
Hall)* burton, Lord Pilkington, James
Hamner, Sir John Pinnej , W.
Harris, Richard Bowden, W. H.
Rustic, Alexander Power, Dr.
Hastie, Archibald Rawdon, Colonel
Ilawes, Isenj. Reid, Colonel
Mayes, Sir E. Ricardo, J. L.
Hayter, W. G. Rich, Henry
Heald, James Richards. Richard
Henry, Alexander Readily, Sir Joint
Hervey, Lord A. Russell, Lord J.
Ilobliouse, Sir John Russell, F. C.
Hobliouse, T. B. Samlars, Joseph
Howard, Lord E. Scrope, G. P.
Howard, C. W. G. Seymour, Lord
Inglis, Sir it. Sidney, Alderman
Jervis, Sir John Simeon, John •
Jocelyn, Viscount Smith, Vernon
Kershaw, James Smith, John B.
Lalwuchere, iienry Smythe, G.
Lacy, H. C. Somerville, Sir W.
Langston, J. 11. Stanfield, W. R.
Lewis, Sir T. Tenuent, It. J.
Lewis, G. C. Thompson, Colonel
Lindsay,:Colonel Thornely, Thomas
Loveden, Pryse
31`.Naghten, Sir E. Turner, G. J.
M'Cullagli, IV. T. Walpole,,S. 11.
Mahon, Lord Watkins, Colonel
Marshall, William Wellesley, Lord C.
Masterman, John Willcox, Brodie
Nathesen, Alex. Williams, John
11Imheson, Colonel Wilson, James
Mauls, Fox Wilson, Matthew
Melgund, Viscount Wood, W. P.
Milner, W. M.
Monsen, William
Morris, David
liorreys, Sir 1).