The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-02-28 00:00:00

SUPPLY.

The house went into a committee of supply.
Mr. W. WlLLrams drew attention to the great number
of admirals and captains on the half-pay list, and to various
charges which, he reviewed as extravagant and uncalled for.
Sir J. GRAHAM referred the lion. member to the
arrangement made three years ago as to the number of
officers on the half-pay list, observing that the number
had been largely reduced, as compared with former years.
As regards the system of promotion, certain changes would
be found indispensable. The charges complained off bad
arisen mainly in connexion with changes lately intro-
duced in our dockyards, in the construction of ships.
'Various reforms were in contemplation, and would be
carried into effect at a more opportune period.
The first vote for Raco,ooo, for naval coast volunteers,
after a brief discussion, was agreed to.
Sir J. GRAHAM stated that no resort to a system of
bounties had been found necessary, volunteers having
come forward in abundance.

A desultory discussion arose on the vote for Naval Stores
and several other votes, which were ultimately agreed to.
Admiral WALCOTT expressed his satisfaction at the
high terms in which the predecessors of the present go-
vernment in the Admiralty department had been spoken of.
The remaining votes were then proposed seriatim, and
agreed to.

-In answer to a question from Mr. WILLIA.3IS,
Sir J. GRAHAM referred to the great efforts made within
the last fortnight, in conveying 10,000 men to the Medi-
terranean. He thanked the house for the support it
afforded government in passing the Estimates for the
Naval Service.

Mr. MONSELL, in bringing forward the Ordnance Esti-
mates, stated that the increase in several would, in some
cases, lead to a permanent saving. The increase in ques-
tion related chiefly to the Royal Artillery, and the
increased recruiting at our naval ports, for which no
reason need be given. He compared the condition of the
present artillery force with that in the peninsular cam-
paigns, pointing out its immensely increased efficiency,
in number and condition. Of the horses sent out, the
rise in the price of fodder had caused a great increase of
expense. There was an increase in wages of £20,399.
He detailed the various Items in which an increase was
required, explaining the ewes, The total aul9lll.lt 9f the

sums required for the entire ordnance department, ‘,11,1
severally proposed at £3,845,878, showing an jai:leas-tie
£792,311 over the expenditure of last year. It was A
intention of Government to establish a new and iinprov',:
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gun manufactory in the neighbourhood of Woolwich,
step rendered necessary from the bad state of the
trade in Birmingham, and the difficulty experienced wiff
gunmakers. He believed that a large reduction in 07:
would result from this arrangement ; and this mesenf,
was viewed by Lord Raglan as one of the highest inipet'_,
ante. No real injury would be caused to the gunroake'f
of Birmingham by the Government factory, the costs
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el
which were estimated at £150,000. He concluded "le
strongly impressing upon the House the necessity of
proposed establishment.
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Mr. MINTZ did not believe the saving would be
as represented, or that government could compel
cheapness with private manufacturers either in guns "
anything else. He threw the blame of the difficulties
between the gunmakers of Birmingham and the Ordnance
department in a great degree on the latter. He proPesed
the project should be suspended for two months. A
Mr. MorfsELL said he could not withdraw the proPesa.
The first vote, that for the pay allowances, &c., of 19,2 v."
officers and men, amounting to £902,817, was proposed
and agreed to; also votes under the heads of Corote.
sariat and Barrack Supplies, Ordnance Office, Wags`'
Works, and Buildings, and the Scientific Branch of thif
department.
A lengthened discussion arose on the proposed °
Manufactory, which was opposed by Mr. NEWDEGATE'
Mr. MONSELL replied briefly.
After some further observations,
Mr. GLADSTONE rose to defend the plan of the Govern'
meat. It had received the fullest consideration of the
Government, and he trusted it would receive the support
of the House. He was willing, however, to postpone the
vote for a month, on the understanding that a committee,
be appointed with a view to complete the investigation of
the subject.
After some further conversation, the proposal was 00.
sented to.
• The CHAISMA.N reported progress ; and several bat!
having been advanced a stage, the house adjourned e'
12.45 a.m.

BETTING AT T.A.TTERSALL'S —Tius DAY.

LIVERPOOL STEEPLE CHASE.-6 to 1 apt; Miss Ma"
Bray ; 7 to 1 agst Bourtcn, tk ; 14 to 1 agst Mamie!
Daley; 14 to 1 agst Peter; tk ; 12 to 1 agst Crabbo, tb
freely 14 to 1 agst La GF:aza Ladra, tk ; N. to 1 21,P
Bedford ; 16 to 1 agst Peter Simple; 100 to 7 agst Oscar'
11 to 1 agst Half-and-Half ; 20 to 1 agst Cockcrow ;
to I agst Faugh-a-Ballah, tk.
CHESTER CIFP.-20 to 1 agst Newminster, tk.
2000 GraNzAs.-14 to 1 agst Boiardo, tk.
Drum-14 to 1 agst Dervish,-tk; 20 to 1 agst Acro:
bat ; 40 to 1 agst Bessus, tk ; 40 to 1 agst Marvas; to
50 to 1 agst Early Bird, tk.

STRETFORD RACES.
MANCIEESTER STEEPLE CHASE.. Theodine, • first
Countess, second. Six ran.

STRETFORD STEEPLE CHA.SE.—RoyaI Blue, first ; Diana,
second. Sii ran.
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LATEST BETTLIfe.-5, to 1 asst Miss Mowbray, offered;
18 to 1 agst P-eter, tk 1000 to 15 apt Timothy, tk.