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The Earl of DERBY expressed great satisfaction
the decided language of the Earl of CLARENDON.
The Earl of ABERDEEN remarked, that before the den 11112;
tion of war, it had never occurred to the Allies to provide In
Turkish conquests of Russian territory. Their object Was. to
protect the territory and independence of Turkey agate
Russian aggression. Consequently there might be 500'
ambiguity in the documents referred to by Lord Lyndhurs.7
but he attached no importance to their ambiguity, now tb%
Austria was actively exerting herself on the side of France
and England.• The conditions of peace must depend on the
,
results of the war ; so soon as he saw a prospect of a just a
honourable peace, he should recommend it; but in order to
obtain this object the war would be prosecuted with vipur:
After a few words from Lord BEAUMONT, the subject
dropped.
The Church Buildings Act Amendment Bill was read a third
time and passed.
The other orders were disposed of.
The house adjourned at 8 5 p.m.

HOUSE OF COMMONS—MONDAY, JrNB 19.
In reply to Mr. OTWAY,
Sir J. GRAHAM briefly explained some of the circumstances
attending the loss of the Europa, confirming the statement
that it had been found impossible to launch the largest Nl'
belonging to the vessel in the hurry and confusion. •
Some questions were then put and replied to, after which,
Mr. STRUTT rose to explain the circumstances attending
his recent resignation of office, first declaring that many e
the reports circulated on the subject were erroneous. Aper
describing the nature and duties of the office he lately held!
the chancellorship of the duchy of Lancaster—he stated that
a few days prior to the late ministerial changes, he reeeired
a letter from Lord John Russell, written on the part of the
head of the government, in consequence of which he had en
interview with the noble lord, who informed him that the
government was in a position of some difficulty, and the;
certain arrangements were required to be made which COulo
not be done except by the disposal of his office. He (hi,r'
Strutt) subsequently found that all the arrangements had
been made already, and that he therefore offered his uncondl-
tional resignation. He was loudly cheered while making hi.
statement.
In reply to questions, Lord J. RUSSELL stated that the
names of the two additional commissioners to be appointed
for the Oxford University Bill were the Earl of HarrowbY
and Mr. Cornwall Lewis; also that the Police Bill would net
be proceeded with till next week.
The house then went into committee on the Oxford UniVer"
sity Bill.
Mr. PHINN moved the adoption of a clause, declaring that
after the passing of the act no action shall be commenced or
maintained in any court of law for the recovery of any debt
contracted or incurred by any student under the age of 21
years. Considerable discussion followed.
Mr. HENLEY and Mr. GLADSTO,NE. opposed the clause,
which- was ultimately withdrawn.
Mr.. PHINN also proposed the other clause of which
he had given notice.
MC. BLACKETT proposed a clause rendering it henceforth
unlawful to administer any oath on admission into any office
or emolument in the university or colleges.
The CH.ANCEL,LOR of the EXCHEQUER. thought the cone:
deratirra of these oaths ought to be left to the university itself.
Sir W; HiCATI4.6OTE thought tins the best course that could
be adopted.
Mr. BI.VCKETT replied.
The house then divided—For the second readinc of the
clause, 71 ; against it, 109: majority against the clause, 38:
A clause proposed by Mr. J. Picimmtonic,. for preventing
undue precedence in passing any examination on account 0
rank, was rejected by a majority of one.
Mr. BOYER proposed several clauses for enforcing the studl
of civil law.
The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER recommended the
clauses to be withdrawn.

I Mr. HENLEY and Mr.J.PHILLInionn concurred in tile alga
geation.

After some discussion the clauses were withdrawn.
Mr. HEYWOOD moved the introduction of clauses givo!
power to the student. to choose his own branch of study in
the last year of his academical course, and also directing the
commissioners to prepare accounts of the revenues of til`
university.
The CHANCELLOR of+the EXCHEQUER said:. that by, tbfrft,t6
clause the commissioner had power to call for accouuts.
saggested the withdrawal.of the clauses.

Mr. HEYWOOD briefly, replied,
Clauses withdrawn, and the preamble agreed tolvith verbal
amendments.
Mr. M. Ginsox complained of the proprietors of certain
publications being compelled to make a false- decilaratiorrn
stating them to be newspapers, for the purpose of seetllll4
them through the post free.
Mr. WILSON denied that any false declaration was in force'
M. BRIGHT contended that the law operated, uneqiit"
and required alteration.
After some conversation the subject dropped, and thehoUge
went into committee of supply..
Mr. SCHOLEFIELD moved the reduction of .4100 os_.,,tile
vote of X-165,000 for Convict Prisons and Lunatic Asylu,
urging.shnilar reasons to those urged in the discussion v'"
Roman Catholic ChaplaitTlast week.

Mr. WILLIAMS seconded the motion.
talat
Mr. MACARTNEY•atId Colonel GREVILLE
Ireland was unjustly treated in this estimate.

Mr. T.-Cum:lnnis supported the motion.
Sir J. YOUNG opposed it.
. .

After a lengthened debate, in the course of which, a/
Lord PALMERSTON, after expressing his astonishmentthe vote come to last week respecting Roman Catholic char'
lains, said that to agree to the motion proposect.would it
exceed it in injustice. He trusted that the house would 00
sanction the principle involved in the motion.
After some observations from. Mr—LUCAS and Mr.. 111411-
FIELD,
Mr. SIDNEY, HERBERT condemned the vote on. Ras°
Catholic chaplains. There was, however, .no reason vrhY tb
Rose
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injustice should be extended, and he trusted that the mo""
would be rejected. gr.
After some further discussion, the house divided onScholefielcPS motion for reducing the vote to for the
chaplains.—Ayes, 23 ; Noes, 246—Majority agai
.nst. the 020
tion, 22.1
A discussion on the remaining estimates was-Woe.—
with, and many items agreed to.
The chairman reported progress, and the house resumed.
The Stamp Acts and other bills were postponed Bill
On the Public Revenue and Consolidated
being further considered,
Mr. CEAWFORD objected to several charges included in the
schedule. and.moved that certainitem sshould be st
edruck outed
Otherbon. members objecteddo• the bill, being, proceed
with; and after some discussion, the debate was adiparnee
Thursday.
The Warwick Assizes Bill was read a second,timeu

Leave was given to bring in several bills,
The remaining orders were disposed of..
Tho houee adjourned at one o'clock.

BETTING AT TATTERSALL'S—Tura . tIL,
N 1"01'
OLSIII7MBERLAND PLAT.R.-- 0 to 2 agst, Arrill to 1
6 to 1 agst Kingston, tk ; 6 to I agst Grapeshot ;
agst Early Bird ; 10 to 1 apt Baalbec, tk.;. 13 to 1
Amalgamation, tk. Royalist struck out. agS2
ST. LEGER.-3 to 1 agst King Tom, tk ; 7 to
Dervish, tk ; 10 to 1 agst Ivan. 611 th
DERBY.-5 to 1 agst Nominator, tk ;10to1 ° tk ;
field ; 16 to 1 agst Oulston ;. 20 to 1 agst Flattereti,agst
25 to 1 agst Dirk Hatterick, tk and of; 3°,,,Wi'sgst
Bonnie Morn, tk ;40to 1 agst Monge, tk ; "" -
Moonbeam colt.

FUNDS, STOCK,. AND. SHARE MARKET. to
In consequence of the news of the Russian resolution
ing price nominally 92i 3,
evacuate the Principalities, the English Funds displayed
markable buoyancy, and.Consols advanced per cent—oPe„',,
buyers. and, after some fluctuations, business was done 1.7;
93i ; subsequently heaviness was exhibited, but ricer thence a rise occurred to Yft
eventually supported at the highest point. Railway Shalt
influenced by the upward tendency of the Funds, experience,.
at the opening 01 business, a considerable and decided !If
vance. The leading. Stocks rose from 2to 3 per cent., and
were largely dealt 111 during the forenoon; and althl
numerous sales were made late, there was no material fall'
off in prices up to the close of business. Land and 13Sto
Shares rather active, at slightly better quotations. ,Crethe
Palace 10s. per share higher, but were not supporta' u.
best. Foreign Stocks. inactive, but generally better. '—
vian advanced 2 per cent,
CLOSING PRICES.

293
Consols, Account .. 9.31, -I Rani Stock ............ a pia
Do. Money.... 1 Exqr. L. & ..... Vo*
Three &Qr per Cents 934
YOREION STOCKS.
Mexicans 24i ft Spanish Passives •• • • 07 9
Spanish Deferred - I
Do. Threes 4oi 14 Do. Four & Halves.
RAILWAY SHARES. _ 15 16

Amberg.,Nottingham, Leeds Northern .... ... s;;;ik $
and E. Junction London &N. western i- S
Caledonian 62 3 London & S. Western
Do. Preference
Eastern Counties
.... 6,a 3.
East Lancashire 62 4 Midland Stock ...... oi 3S
Edinburgh & Glasgow North British .. . ...... " ..-,,
Great Northern 9li 2i Do. Preference ni. i air
Do. A 7O 2 North Staffordshire • • 14 4
Do. B 123 5 S. Eastern and Dover,
Great Western "9i 804 York, Newcastle, an o ia 94
Lanc.and Yorkshire 64i 5 Berwick ... ........ 1., 3
London,Brighton, and York and N. Midland '
..••
South Coast lO4 5 Do. Preference.. • •