The Sun.
London, England, 1857-12-11 00:00:00

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SUN OFFICE, Seven o' Clock.

MPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

ROUSE OF LORDS.—(This Evening.)
The Loan CHANCELLOR took his seat on the woolsack
t five o'clock.
IMMIGRATIGN OF FREE NEGROES.
The Earl of SHAFTESBURY, seeing the noble earl
to Secretary for Foreign Affairs, called his attention to
se scheme for the immigration of free Negroes in the
'reach colonies. It had come to hie (Earl Shaftes-
nry's) knowledge that a decree had been issued by the
'reach Government for the purpose of carrying the
theme into effect. The question he begged to ask was,
hether it was true that any such decree had been
sued !
The Earl of CLARENDON said he was gratified in
eisg able to inform their lordships that the decree to
Bich the noble earl referred had no existence, but he
alloyed that certain contracts had been entered into
ith several firms, and which agreements bad received'
le assent of the French Government on the
aderstanding that it should be a bona fide immigration
f free negroes. Now, it was impossible for such a con-
ition to be fulfilled, as there was no such thing as free
umigration from Western Africa. We ourselves had tried
ie scheme 16 years ago, ',the negro had been treated
.ith every comfort, and bad had his return to his native
3untry guaranteed to him, but the plan utterly and
gnally failed. It was felt that the further trying the
lan would lead to the revival of the slave trade, and the
.roject was finally abandoned. The plan adopted by the
French Government was, that a number of African chiefs
sere to supply a certain number of negroes on board
hip, and a form was gone through of asking those ne-
rroes whether they were willing, for a certain
.mount of money, to work in a French colony
or a limited period. Now, it was perfectly clear that,
,nder such circumstances, there could be no free choice,
nd the contractors to the French Government were
ron ght into contact with the regular Spanish slave dealers.
'he British Government had entered into communication
iith the French Government on the point, and the
object bad been considered by the French Government,
o order to bring the grievance to an end. The French
iovernment had informed her Majesty's Ministers
hat although there was in fact no treaty on the subject,
.et they intended to act as if it was in existence, and
hey further solemnly declared there was no intention
f reviving the slave trade, but that they were as anxious
t the present moment to put a stop to the infamous
raffle as they were when they signed the declaration in
815, for the suppression of the slave trade.
The Earl of DERBY did not for an instant doubt the
incerity of the French Government, but he felt that
he scheme of free immigration was a perfect delusion,
nd was in fact but the revival of the slave trade in
nother form.

The Earl of CLARENDON said he believed there
vas no intention on the part of the French Government
J forcibly put an end to the project.
Earl GREY was also of opinion that the scheme could
!ad to nothing else but a revival of the slave trade. When
ie held the seals of the colonial department he was con-
tantly urged to permit a trial of the scheme, but he had
invariably refused. He hoped her Majesty's Ministers
mould keep the subject in view and not allow it to
ileep.
The subject then dropped.
(LEFT SITTING.)

SOUSE OF COMMONS—(This Evening.)
The Sl'l2OE3ll took the chair at 4 o'clock.
NEW MEMBERS.
Mr. DUDS took the oath and his seat for West Kent,
and Mr. BAGSHAW, jun., for Harwich.
MAIN DRAINAGE OF THE METROPOLIS.
Mr. LAURIE asked the First Commissioner of
Works, whether any, and if so, what steps had been
aken for the purpose of carrying out so much of the
kot 18 and 11ilt Vio., c. 120, as relates to the main drain-
le of the metropolis.
Sir B. HALL at great length minutely entered into
the state of this question, from the passing of the act in
1855, up to the present time, the parti-nlars of which
iave already been made public through the press by
rellorting the proceedings before the Metropolitan Board
of Works, and the conference between that board and
he right hon. baronet. He said that what he con.
tended for was, that the Metropolitan Board of Works
were bound to cleanse the Thames from the pollution
that passed through it in the metropolitan area, but the
Metropolitan Board of Works contended that they were
only called on to carry out that which was generated in
the metropolitan area generally, and not anything gene-
rated outside it.
In answer to a question from General CODRINGTON,
Sir B. HALL said that great misapprehension
prevailed with reference to the outlet of the drainage.
What he had always contended for, and did now, was
that the outfalls should be at the points indicated in
Captain Birstall's report.
NEW WRIT.
A new writ was ordered for Whitebaven, in the room
of Mr. Hildyard, deceased.
ISTHMUS OF SUEZ
Mr. GRIFFITHS gave notice that on an early day
after the recess he should call the attention of the
Government to the application of the French Govern-
ment to the Turkish Government for per !lesion to con-
struct the Suez Canal.
BARON ROMSCHILD.
Mr. T. DUNCOMBE gave notice that immediately
after the recess he should call the attention of the house
to the fact, that during the two precelng sessions of
Parliament three of the members for the City of London
only bad taken their seats, he ghoul I move a resolution
that Baron Rothschild be permitted to take the oaths
SA appointed by law most binding on his conscience,
and in accordance with the faith he professed. (Cheers.)
NEW SOUTH WALES.
In answer to a question from Lord A CHURCBILL,
Mr. LABOUCHERE said it was intended to sepa-
rate Moreton Bay in the colony of New South Wales,
from that presidency, the boundary to be near the river
St. Lawrence. With regard to the form of legislation
it would be on the model of New South Wales, but on
what principle, whether strictly what was called execu-
tive or not he could not then give an answer.
THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE AND
SURGERY.
Mr. KINNAIRD asked the Vice President of the
Council of Education whether it was the intention of her
Majesty's Government to introduce any measure after
the Christmas recess, with the view of amending the
laws relating to the practice Of medicine and surgery in
the United Kingdom ?
Mr. COOPER said it wag the intention of the
Government to introduce such a measure.
TRANSFER OF LAND (IRELAND )
Mr. VANCE asked the Attorney-General for Ire-
land if the Government intended, during the present
cession, to bring in a bill to facilitate and simplify
the transfer of land in Ireland?
Mr. FITZGERALD said such a measure was under
the consideration of the Government.
THE BANKRUPTCY LAW.
Mr. HEADLAM asked the Attorney-General whe-
ther it was the intention of the Government to introduce
any amendment of the law of bankruptcy in the present
session of Parliament ?
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said the bankruptcy
law required legislative interference. (Hear, hear.) The
subject was under consideration, but he could not state
when a bill would be introduced upon the subject.
TRANSPORTING INDIAN MUTINEERS.
Mr. ARTHUR MILLS asked the President of the
Board of Control whether the attention of Her Majesty's
Government had been called to the question of trans-
porting a certain number of the mutineers in India to
such of the West Indian or other colonies as may signify
their willingness to receive such transported offenders,
and their families, and to contribute to the cost of their
removal ; also, whether, in the event of any measures
for the transportation of such offenders being adopted,
the Government of India were empowered to carry out
such measures under the Acts of the Governor-General
in Council of May and Jane last, for the punishment of
offences against the State, and military offences
Mr. V. SMITH said it was a question of great im-
portance and delicacy. The subject had occupied the
attention of the Government. It would be very
desirable to have a place to transport those
whose lives would be spared ; but the question was,
where to send them. Of course they could only be sent
to such colonies as were willing to receive them. He
believed no punishment would be dreaded more by the
high-caste natives especially 4s transportation.
SMITHFIELD MARKET.
Mr. HANBURY asked the Chancellor of the Exche-
quer, whether the consent of the Government was likely
to be given to any proposition of the Corporation of
the City of London to build over the site of Smithfield
Market, whether for a Dead Market or any other pur-
pose ?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER said be
believed it was the intention of the City of London to
introduce in the ordinary manner a private bill for
establishing a dead meat market in sonic part not far
from Smithfield. The question with regard to the
ground claimed by the Crown would be Lft to the
decision of the select committee on thai, bill.
PRIZE MONEY.
Mr. LAURIE mutt the Under Secretary for War,
whether anywperriezeengavei
inwatleto be distributed to the
Army who
troops now in India, Crwimea ? and, whether
the .Queen's
110 t,ok possession of
treasure, would have prize money arneortted to them ?
couwntans too small to
Sir J. RAMSDEN said the or
.more than
distribute amongst the army, not
2s. 6d. to each officer, and 6d. to each (uher. None
would therefore take place.
Mr. V. SMITH said with reference to Inii,that
money would only be allowed where the treasurePnze was
taken from the natives. (Hear, hear.)
MINISTER OF JUSTICE.
Mr. WARREN asked whether any and what pro-
gress had been made in the arrangements for establish-
ing a Department of Justice, in conformity with the
Pledge given by the Government in the last session ?
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said the matter bad
been under consideration. He should be ablo to give a
more satisfactory answer after the recess.
THE REBELLION IN INDIA
Mr. BLACKBURN asked if the Indian government
had resolved to admit the principle that compensation
was to be made for property destroyed by the rebellion
in India.
Mr. VERNON SMITH sail the question bad not yet
been decided.
PETITION FROM CALCUTTA.
Mr. WISE asked why the memorial from the

inhabitants of Calcutta, complaining of the Governor
General, bad not been presented to the House of i
Commons, and by whose authority it had been with•

held.
Lord PA.LMERSTON said he had returned it,
because it was contrary to the inv,riable rule to re-
ceive such documents, except through the Governor-
General, who, at the same time, forwarded his answer
to the complaint, by which Government were put
into possession of the facts on both sides.
BISHOPS' RETIRING PENSIONS.

Mr. GRIFFITHS asked the First Lord of the Trea-
sury, whether it was his intention to bring in a bill this
session to provide retiring pensions for bishops resigning
their sees, according to his pledge of last session l
Lord PALMERgTON said the subject was still under
the consideration of the government. He was unable
to make any pledge on the subject. (Hear, hear.)
RIGHT TO PRACTICE IN THE ADMIRALTY
COURT.
Mr. HADFIELD asked the Attorney-General
whether he intended to bring in a bill to abolish the
right to practise in the Court of Admiralty, now enjoyed
by proctors (who were empowered under the Probate
Bill to become attorneys and solicitors), and to enable
the legal profession generally to practise in that court, as
decided by a committee of the whole house in the last
session, during the discussion of said Probate Bill I
The ATTORNEY-GENERAL said the subject was
under consideration. Probably a measure to that effect
would be brought in after the recess, but he was unable
to say when.
REFORM OF THE CORPORATION OF
LONDON.

In answer to a question from Sir D. L. EVANS,
Sir G. GREY said he intended to bring in a bill for
the reformation of the Corporation of London imme-
diately after the recess. (Cheers.)
THE KING OF DELHI.
Mr. HORSMA.N inquired upon whose authority the
life of the King of Delbi was saved 1 (Hear, hear.)
Mr. V. SMITH said that if it was proved on the trial
of the King of Delhi he was not implicated in the rebel-
lion, his life would be spared. He would then be sent to
Allahabad, and afterwards out of the country. Captain
Hodson found that he could not capture him without
making the promise he had, and under that promise it
was impossible for the Government to do otherwise than
abide by it. (Hear, hear.)
EDUCATION.

Sir J. PAKINGTON gave notice that on an early
day after the recess he intended to move a committee
for inquiry into the present state of education in Eng-
land. (Hear, hear.)
TELEGRAM FROM INDIA.

Mr. S. WARREN asked it any additional telegram
had been received from India, and to what purport 3
Mr. V. SMITH—OnIy that published in all th 6
papers.
Colonel KNOX tasked which was correct. Two
bad been published, one stating that when Gen. Campbell
crossed the Ganges on the 10th, it was with 1,500 men,
and the other was thet,9th, aad with 5,000 men. (Hear,
hear.) He wished to know which was correct.
Mr. SMITH said he was only answerable for the in-
formation received by the Government. Mistakes, how-
ever, might arise in figures in transmission.
PURCHASE IN THE ARMY.

Sir DE LACY EVANS gave notice that, early after
the recess, he should call the attention of the house to
purchase in the army. (Rear' bear.)
MEDICAL CHARITIES (IRELAND) BILL.
SUPPLY—DR. LIVINGSTONE.

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER in
moving a postponement of the Committee of Supply said
that it was proposed by the government to
devote a sum of money to Dr. Livingstone to
prosecute his discoveries in Africa and especially
the Zambesee river, believing it might lead to
important commercial consideration, as it was a district
likely to produce cotton. (Hear.) As it was not in-
tended to take votes in supply before the recess,
he asked permission of Parliament to allow
Government to advance 5001. out of the Civil Contin-
gencies, and take a discussion on it when it came on i❑
proper order. The reason for so doing was that if Dr.
Livingstone did not start in January, the expedition
would be delayed another year.—Agreed to.
THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE.

Lard PALMERSTON said that as the course
Government wished to pursue was not to keep
the House sitting after to-morrow, it was not
his intention to move the adjournment of the house
till Monday, if the debate on the motion for appointing
the Bank committee was agreed to tonight. (Hear.)
The house would then meet to-morrow for the royal
assent to the Indemnity Bill, and adjourn for the
holidays till Thursday, 4th February.
GENERAL HAVELOCK'S PENSION.

Lord PA LINIERSTON said that the Government, in
accordance with the wish of the house, would grant the
pension to General Havelock for two lives. That would
entail on the house the necessity of passing another
resolution on which to found another bill, and that would
be deferred till after the recess. (Hear, hear.)
SENDING TROOPS THROUGH EGYPT.

In reply to an observation from Mr. J. FITZGERALD,
Mr. V. SMITH repeated Lord Palmerston's state-
ment of last night relative to the difficulties and dangers
of sending troops through Egypt i❑ June last,
and added that if the Governm ant had done so they
would have been guilty of impeachment.
Sir J. PAIKINGTON rose and addressed ttte. house
on the subject, and was
(LETT SPEAKING.)

LONDON GAZETTE--(This Evening.,

ST. JAMES'S PALACE, DEG. 8

The Queen has been pleased to appoint the Hon. Spencer
Cecil Brabazon Ponsonby to be Comptroller of Aecounts
in the Lord Chamberlain's Department, and Extra Gentle-
man Usher to Her Majesty.
DOWNING STREET, DEC. 8.

The Queen has been pleased to appoint William Henry
Pinder, Esq., to be Police Magistrate for the District
of Long Island, and George Ross, Esq., to be Police
Magistrate for the District of Abaco, in the Bahama
Islands ; Thomas Owen, Esq., to be Inspector of Schools
in the Island of Antigua ; Robert Bradshaw, Esq., to be
a Member of the Council of the Colony of Sierra Leone
during the absence of the Queen's Advocate ; and Thomas
Chown, Esq., to be a Member of the Legislative Council
of her Majesty's Settlements in the Gambia.
CROWN-OFFICE, DEC. 10.
MEMBERS RETURNED TO SERVE IN THE PRESENT
PARLIAMENT.

Borough of Thetford—Alexander Hugh Baring, of Buck-
enham, in the county of Norfolk, Esq., in the room
of the Honourable Francis Baring, who has accepted the
office of Steward of her Majesty's Chiltern Hundreds.

-13OrOugh of Harwich—Robert John Bagshaw, of Dover-
court, in the county of Essex, Esq., in the room of George
Drought Warburton, Esq., deceased,
DECEMBER 11.

County of Kent, Eastern Division.—William Deedes,
of Sandling Park, in the county of Kent, Esq., in the room
of Sir Edward Cholmley Daring, Bart., who has accepted
the office of Steward of Her Majesty's Manor of North-
stead.

Charles Bell, Gent., to be Ensiz,n, without purchase, vice

Truell.
71st Foot—Lieut. Charles George Wingfield has been per-
mitted to retire from the Service by the sale of his Com-
mission ; Assistant-Surgeon W. Pirrie, M.D., from the
Staff, to be Assistant-Surgeon, vice M`Noece, who re-
signs. The second Christian name of Ensign Musgrave,
appointed on 17th ult., is Courtenay.
75th Foot—Lieut. W. J. J. Smith to be Captain, without
purchase, vice Chancellor, died of his wounds ; Ensign
Montagne C. Morris to be Lieutenant, without purchase,
vice Fitz Gerald, killed in action ; Ensign Henry O'Brien,
from the 48th Foot, to be Ensign, vice Morris.
84th Foot—Brevet-Major W. Justin MacCarthy to be
Major, without purchase, vice West, retired on full pay;
Lieut. Wm. M‘G. Keats to be Captain, without pur-
chase, vice MacCarthy ; Ensign Robert Fraser Humph-
rey to be Lieutenant, without purchase, vice Saunders,
killed in action ; Wm. Chas. Driberg, Gent., to be En-
sign, without purchase, vice Humphrey.
97th Foot—Ensign Frederick W. Parker to be Lieutenant,
by purchase, vice Aylmer, who retires ; Henry Chaw-
pante Crespin, Gent., to be Ensign, by purchase, vice
Parker.
99th Foot—Ensign George Clayton to be Lieutenant, by
purchase, vice Ely, promoted ; Charles Coates, Gant„ to
be Ensign, by purchase, vice Clayton.
Ist West India Regiment—Staff-Surgeon of the Second
Class Thomas Moore Sunter, M. 8., from half-pay, to be
Surgeon, vice Daniell, appointed to the Staff.
Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment—Assistant-Surgeon
Robert Wyatt Meadows, from the 9th Foot, to be
Assistant-Surgeon, vice Kingdom, promoted on the
Staff.
Gold Coast Artillery Corps---Charles Francis Herbert
Lloyd, Gent., to be Ensign, vice Thompson, promoted.
COMMISSARIAT DEPARTMENT.

Commissariat Clerk Davis O'Connor to be a
Deputy-Assistant Commissary-General.
HOSPITAL STAFF.

Staff-Surgeon of the Second Class Wellington Poole, from
half-pay, to be Staff-Surgeon of the Second Class.
For James Jameson, M.D., to be Assistant-Surgeon,
vice Cruice, appointed to the 86th Foot, which appeared
in the Gazette of the 27th ult.,—read Jas. Jameson, M.D.,
to be Assistant-Surgeon, vice Cruice, appointed to the 84th
Foot.

BREVET.
ELieut.-Colonel Alfred H. Horsford, C. 8., of the Rifle
Brigade, having completed three years' service in the rank
of Lieutenant-Colonel on 23th September, 1857, to be
Colonel in the Army, under the Royal Warrant of 6th
October, 1851.
Lieutenant-Colonel Gilbert John Lane Buchanan, of the
Royal Artillery, having completed three years' service in
the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, to be Colonel in the Army,
under the Royal Warrant of 3d November, 1854.
Captain and Brevet-Major Vincent Eyre, of the Bengal
Artillery, to be promoted to the rank of Lieut.-Colonel in
the Army.
Second Lieutenant George Grant Gordon, of the Bengal
Artillery, doing duty at the East India Company's Depot,
at Warley (vice Arbuckle, resigned), to hare the local
rank of Lieutenant while so employed.
ADMIRALTY, DEC. 8.
In pursuance of her Majesty's pleasure, Admiral of the
Red Sir Charles Ogle, Bart., has this day been promoted
to be Admiral of the Fleet ; and, in consequence thereof,
the following promotions, also dated this day, have taken
place :
Admiral of the White the Right Hon. Thomas, Earl of
Dundouald, G.C.8., to be Admiral of the Red.
Admiral of the Blue Sir Thomas J. Cochrane, K.C.8.,
to be Admiral of the White.
Vice-Admiral of the Red Sir James W. D. Dundas,
G.C.8., to be Admiral of the Blue.
Vice-Admiral of the White Sir Augustus William James
Clifford, Bart„ C. 8., to be Vice-Admiral of the Red.
Vice-Admiral of the Blue Francis Erskine Loch to be
Vice-Admiral of the White.
Rear-Admiral Sir George Tyler, Knt., K.H., on the
Reserved List, to be a Vice-Admiral on the Reserved List.
Rear-Admiral of the Red Sir Thi,mas Herbert, K.C.8.,
to be Vice-Admiral of the Blue.

Rear-Admiral of the White George William Conway
Courtenay to be Rear-Admiral of the Red.
Rear-Admiral of the Blue Henry Wolsey Bayfield to be
Rear-Admiral of the White. _ . .

Captain William Ramsay, C. 8., to be Rear-Admiral of
the Blue.