The Sun.
London, England, 1868-03-30 00:00:00

I true, indeed, my lords and
I oracle that opened its lips in E A.
autumn did announce that v itiatriesS
there was a large number—l think it was 32—of
great measures for the benefit of the people that had
been carried in defiance of the bitter opposition of
the Liberal party. Now, for a Sphinx, a riddle, or
• a conundrum, no better issue could be proposed. I
don't think, however, ingenuity has yet been able
either to fill up that catalogue, or even to contribute
a few units by way of a beginning. (hear.) Until
we learn what those 32 measures are which we
have so bitterly opposed, and on which the pros-
perity and comfort of the country rest, I don't think
we need feel greatly burdened in our consciences on
this subject. (Cheers.) They are not measures
known to the world ; they are all—even their very
titles—private and confidential. As far as the
journals of Parliament go, a; far as the ordinary
channels of public inforinttion go, it has been the
Liberal party that has achieved the great legislative
changes that have exercise:l so vast an influence,
not only in improving the material condi. ion of the
country, but in consolid Lting the bases of its in,4i-
tution3. (Lond•cheers.) Anil now, my lords and
gentlemen, with these reeol ec: ions we have arrived
at a perinl when every one among us must believe
that the time is come to determine whether he is a
man. (Cheers.) If grave cdis have been upon you in
former years, graver still are those that will be
made. I pretend to no special skill in reading the
signs of the times. I believe I speak of nothing and
refer to nothing but what is evident to every eye
when Ulm that the political exigency-in the midst of
which 'h.''Stand and into the devise mass of which we
are advancing every, day, will make upon us, not
diminished but continually increasing -demands on
the exercise of those qualities upon which political
greatness depends. Never was there a time when
there was greater call for circumspection, for cau-
tion, for moderation, for.the most studious regard
for every feeling for every innocent prejudice
that you may have to encounter—above all, fog
measuring every step you take, and adapting the
action of the day to the means and opportunities
which the circumstances of the day have opened
and defined. But, on the other hand, never was
there greater
.call for those other qualities of mascu-
line decision--(loud cheers)—which you need in
order to withstand the clamours that will be
raised against you in your endeavours to execute
great works of justice. (Cheers.) My lords
and gentlemen, so far as I am myself concerned, I
own there never has been a time, however tranquil,
when it has not appeared to me that the responsi-
bilities of office, or Parliament without it, were
more than apparent to any man's mind who would
apply himself to them. Much more do I tremble
now, seeing these increased responsibilities. But
this I know, that when duty is set before a man
strength comes to him along with that duty; and
there never was a time when great exigencies are
sent upon a country, and when there are not also
sent, unless it be our .fault and folly to reject
them, courage, prudence, and wisdom to meet
the demands that may be made upon us. My lords
and gentlemen, I will make bold to say that, with
regard to the particular struggle into which we are
about to enter, so far as I am myself concerned,
so far as any of those with whom I have had
the honour and the privilege to communicate are
concerned, it has not b. en entered upon without
mature reflection and consideration—and, having
put our hands to the plough, we shall not look back.
(Cheers.) I have entertained from the first a confi-
dent hope and belief that a long, though arduous
struggle would be crowned with complete success.
(Cheers.) After the notice we have had within the
last two-and-thirty hours of the steps by which we
are to be opposed, I feel more confident than ever
—(cheers)—of the completeness of the success. I
also feel less apprehensive as to any intolerable
. length of conflict. (Cheers.) My lords and gen-
tlemen, these are very grave matters. We can-
not too seriously ponder them. Rely upon it,
that the questions involved are not those of this
or that Ministry, nor those even, which are
far more important, of this or that party. They are
in the highest degree Imperial questions. (Cheers.)
They go to the very root of our national security
and prosperity. We must gird up our loins and
address ourselves, -not as to a trivial work, but one
demanding every exertion we can make, with a firma
cleterininati:.m that, so far as depends on our efforts,
nothing shall be wanting to est tblish throughout
the civilisA world the good name of linglatri, in
her relations to her sister Ireland, and to make these
kingdoms united, not merely by the paper bon Is of
law, but by that blessel law of concord which is
written in the hearts of mankind. (Loud cheers.)
The proceedings then terminated.

FEMALE PARISEI OFFICEIZS.-0,1 Saturday the
Aylesbury bench of magistrates, at their annual session for
the appointment of parish officers for the several parishes
in their division, appointed Mrs. Sarah Wooster to the
offices of overseer of the poor and surveyor of highways
for the parish of Illtnire, there being no other " person"
resident there so well qualified to perform the duties. Last
year the same magistrates appointed not fewer than four
women to similar posts in parishes within the Aylesbury
petty sessional division.
STEAM NAVIGATION FOR RUSSIA.--The Russian
merchants aro yearly continuing to develop° the internal
resources of that empire by means of steam navigation.,
The Tyne has largely supplied Russia with steam vessels,
and this spring a fair number of orders have been com-
pleted. Messrs. Leslie and Co. have finished a fleet of
steam lighters of considerable tonnage for river service on
the Black Sea; and Messrs. Charles Mitchell and Co. have
completed a steamer of 300 tons for the commissioners for
improving the Don estuaries ; they have also on hani
paddle steamer for the Volga, and a steamer named the
Alexander, intended for the service between St. Petersburg
and the principal towns on Lake Onega. She is 500 tons,
will have engines of 120 horse-power, will have accommo-
dation for three classes of passengers, and is specially de-
signed for river service and for open water.

ARMY UHANGRS. —The coloneley of the G 3.1 Ilrg,iment
is vacant by the death cf General Sir Thomas Kenah. No
step has yet been taken to till it. The death of General
Sir T. Kenai] will give a s'ep of rank to Lieutenant Gene-
ral Culvile, Colonel of the 12th Foot, Major General Sir C.
Straubenzee, Colonel of the 39th Foot, Colonel M'Murdo,
Brioadier General in Ireland, Major Jennings, 19th Foot,
and Captain Warren, 27th Regiment. Major Butler,
36th Regiment, and Captain Croker, 27th Regiment,
obtain promotion in succession to Lieutenant General
Hall, R.E., who died last week. Lieutenant General Stotherd
will, no doubt, become Colonel Commandaat of Royal
Engineers, in succession to the late Lieutenant General Hall.
We understand that the army n:gnal enaction has been finally
decided, and henceforth instruction :n aignalliug will form
part of our military training. Ws he:ieve that a good many
military signal stations will sltortly he established in Ireland.
It appears that the Government have been advised to
construct a fort on the western point of Hayling
Island, and extending to the Wool:diners, the
estimate for which, no we understand, was £240,000.
We are now informed that this idea has been abandoned in
favour of the construction of a fort on the south-eastern end
of the island, at the juncture of Chichester Harbour with
the Solent, where a suitable fort can be erected for some.
thing like £BO,OOO, and where it will be much snore useful,
because it will hold the key of the back door to all the forts
round Portamouth. The proposition to purchase the whole
of the frontage land of Hayling Island, embracing about 6OO
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