The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-02-21 00:00:00

HOUSE OF COMMONS-310NDAT, FEB. 2O

The house met at 4 o'clock.
Mr. LAWBENCB ELLK took the oaths and his seat for
South Devon. _

A number of private bills were read a second time.
Sir E. DERING gave notice that, on the motion for a
second reading of the bill for amending the representation
of the people, he should move an amendment to the effect
that the state of foreign relations renders the present
moment inopportune for the discussion of the measure
of Parliamentary Reform.
THE EASTERN WAR.

In reply to Mr.Cosuxx, Lord J. RUSSELL said Go-
vernment had not come to any resolution at present re-
lative to a blockade of the commercial ports of Russia.
In answer to Sir J. WALsix
Lord J. RUSSELL stated ihat information relative to
insurrectionary movements in Greece had been received ;
but it was not clear by whom it was fomented, and the
information was not of a specific character.
In reply to Mr. BRIGHT,
Mr. WiLsox explained the circumstances under which
the proclamation, published this morning, was issued,
stating that it was directed exclusively to Russia, except
when there was reason to suppose that exportations of
arms, ammunition, &c., were about to be made colourably
to any other port.
On the motion for resuming the adjourned debate on
the Eastern question,
Mr. COBDEN said that, notwithstanding the speech of
Lord J. Russell on Friday evening, he was still in igno-
rance on more than one point, and, therefore, desired
further information. He proceeded to take a retrospect
of all the transactions and negotiations which have
taken place from the beginning of the Russian and
Turkish quarrel, the origin of which he traced to the
demands of the French Ambassador (M. Lavalette),
respecting the Holy Places. He argued that the diffe-
rence as to the interpretation put upon the Vienna
note by the Porte, was not a sufficient ground of quarrel,
and that such interpretation ought not to have been
sanctioned by the allied powers ; also, that the Christian
subjects of the Porte were utterly opposed to the policy
of the Porte. He quoted largely from official documents,
recently published, containing the instructions given to
Lord Stratford de Redcliffe, and the opinion of that
ambassador, respecting the treatment of the Christian
population by Turkey,—it was impossible to put Christians
on a level with the Turks, without an abandonment of
the principles of the Koran. He disputed the assertion
made by Lord Palmerston last session, respecting the
great social progress of Turkey. We were now
asked to form an alliance with a power which,
by the evidence of the ambassador and consuls, was
in a state of internal dissolution. In fighting on
behalf of Turkey, we were fighting against the interest
of the majority of the population of Turkey. On
the question of our trade with Russia, he said much mis-
apprehension prevailed, for, though it was true that our
exports were under £2,000,000, our imports from that
country average £12,000,000 sterling, being three times the
amount of our trade with Turkey. He dwelt on the im-
policy of sending our land forces instead of employing
solely the navy. England, being invulnerable from her
position, ought to refrain from fighting other people's
battles. He was opposed to war with Russia, because the
grounds of the quarrel were not sufficient to justify
hostilities. He would not give six months' purchase for
the popularity of any man who voted for this war.
Lord J. MANiczus disagreed altogether from the views
put forth by Mr. Cobden, and expressed his approval of
the determination of the Government to resist the aggres-
sion of Russia, but warmly criticised the delay in arriving
at this resolution.

Mr. HORSMAN did not complain of the proceedings of
government having been criticised ; but he dissented from
the facts, the arguments, and the conclusions of Mr. Cob-
den's speech—a speech which he regarded as full of fida-
cies. The question was not a mere dispute between two
neighbouring states, but one of European policy. The
point really was, whether the Emperor of Russia should
be Emperor of Turkey also. Government had adopted
the wisest course. He trusted that the conditions of peace
will be that Russia shall indemnify Turkey for the expenses
of the war.

Mr. irRITMMOND said it did not appear what the reason
was for going to war, He believed it would prove a

regular war, and it owed its origin to the author-of
mischief, the Pope. (Laughter.) It will be pert'''',
to make Russia pay expenses. He ridiculed the 11 '
maintaining a balance of power by means of the war
which they were now entering.
Mr. BUTT strongly urged the right of the 110 age.
have full information as to the intentions of fl
when a large increase in the estimates was asked for.
Mr. SYDNEY HERBERT said the government had ue...'",11,,
to complain of the course taken in the debate, hot beZ,
cated the reading of isolated passages from the Blue I:sc
adopted by Mr. Layard and others, with a view to 5.!
accusations against ministers. The leading objectious.r::
vanced against government were not justified by 0 tflk,
nor by negotiations. The common belief was weak, b:
a nation of slaves was a delusion. The strength of
consisted in her nationality; but what they wan
do was to resist the aggression of Russia, and not to
t ei
Turkey on account of merits some supposed her .14
less. Some points of Mr. Cobden's speech in this e,,0/
and on other occasions had produced the most raisetto
effects, though they had produced the highest adniro
at St. Petersburgh. He concluded by a general vinclictoi
of government in their policy of forbearance throuP
the quarrel.
Mr. Disanur, after alluding to the various 0111131;
whieh prevailed respecting the origin of the lagi'vell
which was still the subject of controversy, said be be'f'fi
any oountry would more willingly bear the burden 104
when it knew why it was going to war. 0$ r
no way of ascertaining the causes of the
by referring to the Blue Books, and he
agree with those who thought we ought not to co t),,
past, but only the future iu the Eastern questiomo(
had a right to offer an opinion on the policy of g„te
meat, even though they might not go so far as a 4.,bi1?
censure. (Hear, and loud cheers.) After s'ke',i,o
the progress of public opinion with regard to Ile>„/
many years past, reading extracts from the rirre:ioi
Kanairdji and from a dispatch from Count Ness'ne I
Jan. 1863, shewing the policy of Russia to be °0
ascendancy. He contended that this ascendanelo
intended to be carried out by means of the ,
lish and French Ambassadors. He vindicateuet,
course taken by the Derby Government with respell.o
the holy places, and dwelt upon the duplicity of
~,(8
Nesselrode throughout the dispute, the Count
fairly telling what he wanted, and the government
asked him. (Laughter.) No formal demand
made to Russia as to her intentions. He con Ai
the opinion of Mr. Cobden, as to the declining
Turkey, citing citing the passage of the Danube, and theAt
of Oltenitza, and asserted that ministers would, 74
justified in going to war unless they had 'confiael
strength and repute with Turkey. He criticised $ b
length the despatches of our ambassadors at St. Peters I;
and Constantinople, and also instructiohs sent out bi
Clarendon, to show that a change of policy was $
upon the accession of the Aberdeen administraiiellf
acknowledged by Russia during the, general eondosisll
the conduct of . the Government had been marked
by credulity or connivance ; on that point depeu,
ascertaing what is the object of the was.
were decided it may stimulate noble and rya
efforts; and if war were carried on with
•
spirit the Drnube might be made a free raet••
the Euxine a free sea; but, on the other hand, if
Left Sitting.

t 74
THE NIAGARA STEAM SHIP.—The following Ci
e,
tion of the alterations rendered necessary in this Ile!
sel, which will sail to-morrow with about nine linnoiy,
the 28th regiment, will give an idea of the acconnnAtti
afforded :—A very large portion of the permanent
have been removed, and their places supplied with 7.
&c., of a nature more suited to the large number
sons she has to carry. The after saloon, on deck PO
fitted up with three tables along its entire lengtib,d
will afford mess room to the major portion of the reg'W
For this purpose additional accommodation has lead
vided:, by placing an awning on each side of the „e
supported by strong timbers from the railing on
r
of the saloon to a little above the bulwarks of
Tables are arranged the full length of these coveht
and when these are drawn up, which they can /ill
very simple and ingenious contrivance, the spa
i.OO
available for promenades, or for the mustering and
tion of the men. The fore saloon. which is rather
contains two tables, and the sideways, on deck, P
part, are fitted up with stabling for twelve horses'rt
after part of the between decks, usually set ape r'"
second class passengers, has been fitted up with s ocoi,
of berths, about four feet wide, each of which is to
~ree.,'
modate two men. These berths are in tiers, bi
height, and there are six in each row. With sonlol
tional berths, right astern and forward, adjoining ,I,e
panion way, this part of the ship will accommodat:natt
260. The cabin forward is similarly fitted UP, „t
accommodate, in single and double berths, an°;ool#
The lower deck aft, extending the chief cabin ef
berths for upwards of 400 men, and is fitted LIP iofi
liberal with those of the between decks ; and there if,
further accommodation fcrward. The 28th, Who /4
strong, rank and file, has been lately increased, bye,
teers, to upwards of a thousand. They will p
Liverpool to-morrow morning, and will proce",ls
headed by their band in full play, from Tithebnr,
station, to the Landing Stage, whence, if the 'oil
permits, they will be towed on board the Niagnril
large barges connected with the Cunard Comp b 9
weather be not propitious, they will be taken on,
steam tenders Jackal and Satellite. The Carabrrid
is similarly fitted-up, will sail to-morrow for J 6 fi
Harbour, where she will take on board 700 trooPs
same destination.

FUNDS, STOCK, AND SHARE MARKET'
Owing to the news that the Emperor of Russia hadj
rejected the last proposals for Once likely to be guile'
him, English Funds much agitated, and declined O'„V
per cent. Railways, influenced by the decline in tilitl),
declined, on an average, 1 per cent. Caledoniarls,rd,l
lower, were better supported than other stocks.
and Mining descriptions, depressed. In Foreignotl
receded on sale nearly 2 per cent. ; Mexican and Duty
1 per cent. lower.

CLOSINO PRICKS.
Consols, Account .. l 902 1 Bank Stock ...... • •i;19~
Do. Money.— I 901 1 Excheq. Bills, L &
Three&QrperCenta 92*
FOREIGN STOCKS.
Mexicans__ 24* iiSpanish Passives .••: 111

Spanish DeferredThrees
39
Do. Threes 3i 4

Russian ... •••"
Swedish ..... .•••

Amberg.,Nottingham,

SHARES.
London & N. Wester
London & S. Wester!,
Manches., Sheff, an
Lincolnshire ...••
Midland Stock ..••••
Midland Halves.. • •••
North British .....
Do. Preferinc,
Norfolks ........••••
North Staffordshire •• '
Shrewsbury and 1
mingham . ...... •
Do. L. & N. W guar.
S. Eastern and Docefd
York, Newcastle, $5
Berwick ..... •
Do. Extensi°",
Do. Preferene,
York and N. Midland
Do. Preference.'
SHARES.
Agua Fria ......./
B. Australian ....••'•
Freehold • •
Australasian ... . '
Colonial
Mariposa ......... ••'
SHARES.
Peel River ......•••
Van Diemanr ..... • ••
N. B. Australian ••''