The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-14 00:00:00

HOUSE OF LORDS.—Momply, MARCIF 131

Their Lordships met at five o'clock.
A bill was brought in by Lord BROUGHAM, and mad
a first time, to assimilate the law of England to that of
Scotland in regard to Bills of Exchange being dishonoured'
beyond a certain period.
THE CZAR'S REPLY TO LORD J. RUSSELL'S
SPEECH.
_ _ _

The Earl of DERBY referred at considerable length to,
the reply published in the St. Petersburg Journal to a•
speech of Lord John Russell in the House of Commons.
This document appeared. to reflect upon the political, if
not the personal honour of the noble lord, for it stated•
that the most unreserved declaration had been made by
the Emperor of Russia, as tolls-intentions with regard to.
Turkey, through Sir Hamilton Seymour, that there was a
perfect unanimity of statement with respect to future
action, and that therefore the British Government
had no right to express the • least surprise as to the
course pursued by Russia. The Times newspaper
stated the substance of the answer which was made
to the representations of the Emperor of Russia, for
it said that Lord J. Russell's, reply would do him no
dishonour. He wished to know why this reply had been
communicated to the Times, and• not to Parliament.
These communications certainly took place when Lord J.
Russell was Foreign Secretary ; but it would be remem-
bered, that, when he (Lord Derby), and others were dis-
cussing the Blue Books, they were • assured in the most
solemn manner and with frequent repetitions that the
assurances given by Russia were such that no human
being could doubt them. The Times•also stated that the
Emperor of Russia was in this country in 1844, when
Lord. Aberdeen held the seals of thetForeign-office. He
held communications with different parties relative to the
future position of Turkey. The noble earl strongly com-
mented upon these matters, and complained that the
information withheld from Parliament was communicated
to the press ; and, in conclusion, he asked whether govern-
ment would oonsentto produce the commumicationsreferred
to in the St. Petersburg Journal, as their character
aud confidenoe had been taken away, and as the Emperor
of Russia had. challenged their publication ; he also en-
quired whether there was any authority for the statement
that there had been similar communications in 1844,
when •the Emperor of Russia was in this country, and whe-
ther, if they really existed, they would also be introduced.
The Earl of ABERDEEN said this question was one of
considerable interest and importance, in consequence of
the character of the document published in a St. Peters-
burg paper, which he could only suppose to have ema-
nated from authority. He should produce the commu-
nications referred to. He should have done so even if
the noble earl had not introduced the subject, and he
thought it would be found that they did the government
no dishonour ; in fact, the government had no reason
whatever to regret that they were now in a position to
lay the whole correspondence before • their lordships with
regard to what had appeared hi. The Times—he knew
nothing of it ; for he had only this afternoon seen
the paper of Saturday. Neither directly or indirectly
had he the remotest conception of the way in which
that journal obtained its information ; nor could he
form any conjecture upon the subject, unless a clerk
appointed by the Earl of Malmesbury, no longer a
clerk, might be supposed to have betrayed his know-
ledge of the papers. All he could say was, that he
had not the slightest knowledge of the subject. With
regard to the second question, it was true that when the
Emperor of Russia was in this country he had some_
verbal communications on the subject of Turkey with
the Duke of Wellington, and with, he believed, the, late
Sir Robert Peel. These communications were em-
bodied into memorandum by Count Nesselrode. This
memorandum he had not seen for ten years, and he was
not prepared to say whether it would be fit to lay it on
the table, as it had no reference to present circumstances,
but he would ascertain.
The Earl of ELIENBOROUGU mentioned that when the
Emperor of Russia was in this country in 1844, he cer-
tainly had communications on the subject of Turkey with
the late Sir Robert Peel.

The Marquis of CL/NRICARDE hoped that all. the con-
versations and communications between the Emperor of
Russia and Sir H. Seymour would be laid before the
house.

The Earl of, MA.LMRSDURT complained of the reference
made to any appointment made by him in the Foreign-
office, and characterised it as most unusual. He was not
quite sure whether the Earl of Aberdeen's statement was
correct, and wished to know whether he would. mention
the name of the gentleman. Most important cabinet
secrets had been betrayed, and blame should be thrown
upon the, right Party-
The-Earl of ABERDERN said he did not LIM/ who the
party was.
The. EARL of ISERRY said the explanation, in this.
respect, was most unsatisfactory.
EarIGREY also adverted tothemode in which the Cabinet-
secrets-had beenpubiished; and said the practice required,
serious notice at the-hands of parliament.
After a few observations from the- Earl of. ELLEN-
BOROUGIi, Earl FITZWILLIAM condeloned• the mode in
which government placed themselves in, connexion with
the metropolitan press.
The Earl of 31.1altiE8BICTRY said that three or four clerks
he bad appointed at the Foreign-office. were all juniors,
and could not from their position have become aware of
important secrets. They could not, therefore, hate be-
trayed them.
After a few words from the Earl of GLENGAIL, the
subject dropped.
LORD MONTEAGLE moved fora copy of the instructions
given to the Commissioners who have reported on the
state of the Civil Service, and of-the evidence token before
them.

The Earl of I GRINVILLD consented to the motion,
and after some debate it was agreed to with a verbal
amendment.

The Marquis of CLANRICARDE gave notice, for Friday,
of a motion respecting the rights of neutrals.
Their Lordships adjourned at half-past eight o'clock.

HOUSE OF COMMONS-MONDAY, MARCH 13.

THE house met at four o'clock.
A petitition was presented from, Mr. D. Urquhart on
the subject of the Eastern question, imputing dishonour-
able intentions to Her Majesty's Ministers and Ambas,
sadors with respect to Turkey, and praying for the inter,-
ference of the house to avert the catastrophe which the.
petitioner alleged to be impending over Turkey.
THE NAPIER BANQUET.
In reply to Mr. French,
Sir J. GRAJIAM stated, in reference to certain language.
imputed to him at the Reform Club dinner to Sir C.
Napier, that no declaration' of war had been confided to
the latter, and no order was given to make any such
declaration when he arrived in the Baltic ; but, when a
declaration was made, it would be by proper authority.
Mr. BRIGHT strongly denounced the conduct of three
of He Majesty's Ministers in attending the Reform Club
Banquet to Sir C. NAPIER, as well as the reckless levity
by which the speeches were marked on that occasion.
Lord John Russell, he considered, had exercised a wise
discretion in not being present at the dinner.
Lord PALMERSTON replied at some length, declaring
that the opinion of the hon. gentleman in regard to
anything he may have said or done, was to him a matter of
indifference. He was proud to preside on that occasion,
and was sure that the feelings expressed at that banquet
I were more (congenial to the country than the opinions
entertained by the hon. gentleman. The noble lord went
on to allude in a very humorous strain to different
points alluded to by Mr. Bright, and concluded by
inviting him to attend the next dinner, when he would be
happy to listen to anything he might have to state on the
questions he had raised between them.
Sir J. GRAHAM, in reply to a question from Sir T.
Herbert, referring to the words imputed to him in the
report of the dinner respecting Admiral Dundas and Sir
Charles Napier, stated that he saw nothing to regret or
retract in the language used by him, and denied that any
political considerations had entered into the selection of
these two distinguished officers.
Sir W. MoLmewours also briefly defended what he
stated in his speech on the occasion of the banquet.
tar• that Su J. Vigiam, way have

TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1854'

tice;
appeared to interfere with the Royal PrerePl
• •oa
though he may have seemed to give Perw—..4
Charles Napier to declare war, it was notorio,—
Charles never obeyed orders —(laughter)
no danger need be apprehended. He, howeveb,ep
the invective of the right hon. baronet against
of Russia as very undignified ; but he recollavv,ies
was only a twelvemonth back that he used invec
as strong against another emperor. and
After some remarks from Mr. SPOOSO
COBDEN, the subject dropped.
A brief discussion arose on the subject of the a?
ment of Mr. Stonor to a judgeship at Melbo7
that gentleman had been declared by a coroallt/
of bribery.
Mr. F. PEEL vindicated the appointment.
hotbe.
Sir C. WOOD, in reply to a question, said t
government intended to pursue in reference t°,044
nations and the rights of neutrals was under solo,
sideration, and would be declared as soon as Pc's°.

THE RUSSIAN DISPUTE. Liiejot
Mr. DrsuIELI called attention to an article in t sti
of St. Petersburg stating that communications
dential nature had taken place between Her
vernment and the Emperor of Russia, in v.ue",h em
had frankly stated his views respecting the Turkng
and also as to an article in the Times of 53'11.0-0
confirmatory of the authenticity of its statento
desired to know whether Her Majesty's 34710
prepared to lay such communications hefored
Lord J. RVSSELL stated that, as the islir'w
Petersburg had thought proper to refer •
pondence, Her Majesty's Ministers had no
consenting to its being laid before the ho'
would be found that while respect was 20
Emperor, they had repelled every suggestion
dismemberment of the Turkish empire.
STAMP DUTIES ON BILLS OF E:

Mr. GLADSTONE, in answer to a quest
intention to postpone for a few days his reset
ing stamp duties on bills of exchange, as
desirable to collect the fullest information
amount of the Bills of Exchange circulated
Lord J. RUSSELL postponed the consi(
Oaths Bill till the 27th instant.
THE INSURRECTION IN
On the motion for going into committee
Means,
Mr. MONCKTON MILNES addressed the
length on the subject of the insurrection in
contended that the interference of the Britial
was required for the protection of the
and trusted that they would exert t
prevent the landing of troops on board the
Lord J. Rrsszia, promised to exert
government on behalf of the Greek subjects
but said that the government felt it t}'
courage these insurrectionary movements,
tend to the improvement and better
people.
Mr. Mon maintained that it was the
government, in return for the assistance
Porte, to exact conditions from Turkey for
of its Greek population.
Lord LOVAINB denounced the sway of the
Christians as cruel in the extreme ; and was
Lord D. STUART, who defended the
Turkish government, taking occasion to coi
and temper of the speech.
Mr. BRIGHT expressed his regret,
asperity displayed by Lord' Pgmerston in
Lord C. HAMILTON urged the-claims of t
tion to be protected against the Turkish
government was bound to give further infom
intentions with regard to the Greek subjects
Mr. LAYA RD went into the circumstances
to the Greek insurrectior xpressing his cr
Turkish government had no other course
existing circumstances, than employing of
in putting down the insurrection. M down e.
of the Greeks under Turkey as, on the vf113;1
The Turkish government merited high praise it
tion, liberality, and love of justice; of vrtuFfitcliti
given so many proofs. He contrasted the sPillie
the- Russian Emperor with that evinced by
dealing with their subjects. Reform in Turkey
operation only fourteen or fifteen years, and &PC,
to reform a whole generation in that-time. Fle
an earnest appeal on behalf of Turkey, on-thele4 49
rights and international principles involved, in 1"
After some remarks from Mr. E. Bah, got s
Lord PALMERSTON briefly replied. Everl:digil
made by this government to improve 'the" c oe,.
Greek subjects of Turkey ; but, at the same
not fall into the course which we condemned bale 1,
Russia. The improvements already effected ewe;
menee ; only a few days ago a firman warr`.4ool,
that the testimony of Christians was no.Zdjasi„
equality with that of Turks in civil and: c!,:73-ndit
throughout the empire. After defending the..;(ej It
Porte towards its Christian subjects, he con ou; and
that the question was not one between Turl!..eStich„
but one-which concerned the interests of the woe tt
war in- which we were about to engage olgsfor tie
great rights and great principles; and such sGifA
will be worthy the efforts that may be made „ getti
Mr. MILNER GIBSON protested against a v7iap
any peculiar form of government with TOP"'
population.
Sir R.; PEEL vindicated the conduct of rtirol
regard to Turkey and the Greek population,_. ~./
phatically on the motives with which the ITV
upon, and the objects which it proposed ntostw'
among which was to resist the aggression 0 '"
avenge the wrongs she had committed. dv.tlfe..;
After-some remarks from Mr. Drumtnon,,,,togr•
terminated, without any formal resolutions ""
WAYS AND MEANS. .0i 11
Mr. DiseAsii objected to the Committee poi
Means-being proceeded with at that late hour ,400
torefer to various points in the financial ,
Chaucehor of the Exchequer, and pnrticuA
the doubling of the Income Tax. He theno
in , strong terms against the discussion 0f46.00
subject after midnight, and proposed tiittT'gr-
ways and means be postponed until Frid:ice
The house went into committee, when " report 1
the EXCHEQUER moved that the Chairmantill- lid
ed
The discussion on the Budget was postpon
—The remaining business was disposed of.
The Housoadjourned at 12.25 a.m.

FUNDS, STOCK, AND SHARE 319v:Ai
English Securities were steady all day, andgeeiß
proving tendency. Railways, supported at
tations. Land and Bank Shares, tolerabrimie .10
experienced little change. Mining SharesOit'afi
Stocks, inactive and unaltered. Buenos Mr'''.
CLOSING PRICES. .•
Consols, Account .. ll Bank Stork'••'l'• Bg.
Do.. Mosey 91}4 lExcheq.
Three&QtperCents
FOREIGN
Mexicans 24
Spanish Deferred
Do. Threes 3k 4
RAILWAY
:Caledonian,
Do. Preference
Eastern Counties
East Lancashire 6l 3
Edinburgh & Glasgow 58 60
Great Northern 92 3
Great Western
Lanc.and Yorkshire. 66i 7
Leeds Northern l3i
London& N. Western 101 i 2
MINING
Noreen Monde
LAND

STOCKS. •.,e5 ••' 1111
Spanish Pass" ....•
••..'i;jr.'‘
Do. Fo
SHARBS•IIy'. 10• 4
Aanches., 9Pe .••••
Midland Stec' ..•••
North Britisb.%:;o.,
North Staffordlsol
S. Eastern enulet l
York , Newce.•
Berwick • • .;;60ev"
'York and•N•
De., prefer ,
SHAUN& •
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Australian Agricultural 39 41 iPeel River .: • '..,..•,
S. Australian 36 8 VanDismancs• '0 .0
S. Australian Invest. li I N. B. Austrw"'
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CORN lIARK:RT:,..OI•I
Trade is influenced by. the weather, and f-gel,elli. 5
dull. English Wheat is in small supply, at'
_Atli
is little passing; a decline of fully. Is. is...Ls .4 in'
is obtainable at a similar redaction. rmo's in ',col
alow..of sale, but not lower. English.BartuY loesO:‘,CP-
and'diflScult of sale. Foreign, unehanget., tO 4,
very dull of Sale. Seeds rather lower. Oats w* go
Aaatv.t.z.s..
Wheat
Barley 4
Enwiglizsb. WO. liletrid
758-
Oats 991 490 00
Malt 7522. 26 / /0
Beans
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Peas — -;13 104
Flour . I6SS ' •ta

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SECOND REPORT.—As the marketproe pad:
worse. English Wheat declined 2s. to 361_-(111,,
per qr. In floating cargoes. there is notbTlt •
made Flour, 725. Oats dull, and prices ailaw ter,' ,
ley and Peas sold slowly, at barely for Mer •
Corn is 2s. lower. Seeds firmer.

PRODUCE MARE
Sugar : Foreign inactive, but not actually
is purchased cautiously;Lumps, 445. to 440iettop
dull ; Native Ceylon, 47a. to des. Tea, 4A etltef„a
Congou, Is. Id. Rice firm, and the dentan,,,-
Bengal, 14s. 6d. to 15s. Cochineal, few ntlye'i4O„
supported. Hemp : supply limited, two 1100
maintained. Cotton : sales are small, but te
TALLOW MARKET. 0.0111.11
Tallow is firm : P. Y. C., 645. 3d. to 645.
Stock, 35,28.5 casks, against 36,369 casks BO°,
Deliveries, 13Kcasks, against 233.5 casks Ow"

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CATTLE MARKET. 10 0 a
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Trade is.very dull at reduced prices. 0
Beef 2s 6d to 4s 4d Veal ..."• 36 "d
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Mutton
_I 3s Od to 4s 10d Pork ......• • .e.,
ARRIVALS. ....:.,.'
Beasts 4395 Calves ..!•••• ... A
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Sheep apd Lambs
Cambridge, Leicester, Lincoln, and
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ampton Beasts .
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Molhind Beasts , . •:,.: AP
• Do. Sheep ............. ...... • ~.. 7,0
Do. Calves k , ..... ::.
.. 000
Spanish Sheep .., . ...... .. •
Scotch Beasts . . ....................
Norfolk and Suffolk Beasts. ........

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GLASGOW CORN MARIIe,6O
sus Wheat and Flour are much depressedt 2-.10
doing. Spring Corn partakes of the dullnes'
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Caledonians, 273. ‘)
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Atot;iry
The Standard understands that the and the
have decided upon paying their losses on Ist
Madagascar, from Australia, as all hopes "
now been abandoned by them.

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FLOUR Ili CANADA.—A friend, who wirer.' les
states that the quantities of flour hebi 0111000.
ceed the largest ever before known. 13‘,° the
expect immense importations as soon
opens„—Belfast Mercury

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STANDARD-OFFICE, MARCH 14, Two O'CLOCK, P.M.

LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET.—Tats DAY.

The market to-day was moderately well attended, and a
fair amount of business was doino. in Wheat and Flour at
the decline. Wheat may be quoted 6d. to 9d. per 170 lb.
and Flour 3s. Gd. to 4s. ber barrel lower than this
day week, but the trade is on the whole much steadier.
Indian Corn and other articles were also depressed in
value, and the business doing but trifling.
During the week ending yesterday the arrivals into this
port include a very large and superabundant supply of
Wheat, Indian Corn, Flour, /it., from the American
States, various parts of the north and south of Europe,
and Egypt, which, with the continuance of fine weather,
have caused an extremely depressing effect here since our
report of Friday last.

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