New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-21
GREAT BRITAIN.

Tn the House of Lords, March 5, the Duks Of New
castle ftated the course her Malesty's Government
intended 10 pursue it'll respect 10 vote OF the House
s; reference 70 treaty of commerce with France. He
id thst the address should be brought up TO morrow
from the Commons, the Government proposed 70 as
eass It IN their Lordships House on friday D9t IL
were br ,ught up Thursday, TO postpone the discus
xftsr reading the Companies bill third time, and
the Administration of Poison bill second time, theT
Lordfhips adjourned.
In The House of Commons, March ), the report on
The Customs act was brought mp, and agreed to with
few amendments.
On proceeding to the other orders Of the day, Lord
PaImsrson moved that they be postponed until after
the notice Of motion given by Mr. ByDg for an address
10 Der Maesy on the subject OF the commercial treaty
with France.
Mr.. Lindsay observed that the terms OF that moSon
were not before the House.
Mr.. KiDelake opposed the motion Of Lord Palmer
ston and called upon the House not to depart from the
ordinary mode Of proceeding.
Mr.. Byng said II il was the opinion OF the House
that the of his motion should be previously
before IT, he would postpone the motion until Thursday
Lord Palmerston then osredt to withdraw his motion.
Objections were raised TO the proposed day and the
discussion Of this question gradually drew into its area
topics of mueh larger dimensions the most prominent
being the annexation Of Savoy to France.
Mr. s. FITZGERALD urged this subject with great ear
DestDess upon the House. and expressed his hope that
Parliament would make solemn protest against that
act.
Mr.. Bright condemned the terms employed by Mr..
Fitzgerald.
MI Roebuck inyeghed against the Emperor of the
French whom he accused of breach Of treaties.
Lord John Russell said that such irritating discus
lons ony sowed suspicion and dsrust and were cacu-
lated 20 bring about total rupture with neghboring
friendly country He thought the present not the
time 20 raise the discussion. Sardinia, the Power
most interested, had not spoken on the subject. His
opinion was that the treaty Of commerce with France
was destined, if approved by Parliament, 10 draw
closer the ties Of friendship between the two nations
BY giving both an interest in the blessings Of peace,
which would tend prevent the great calamity Of
Amer further discussion, the motion was with
drawn.
The House then went into Committee upon the Gus
toms act.
The Savings Banks and Friendly Societies Invest
nents bili' was read second ii ne.
On the order for the second reading Of the Settled
Il sates Act 1855 Amendment BILL Mr.. Byng moved
10 defer the second reading for six months. The bill
was opposed and supported by seyera members. Upon
a division the amendment carried by SO 10 81
the bill is lost.
TIE Houfe then adjourned.
The Shipping Gazette says:
"Duripg the month Of February, the number Of
wrecks was l54. In January, ~; making a total
during the present year Of SS3.n
The Irish papers deny that Mdlle. Piccolomin has
been united in the holy bonds Of naIimony since her
arrival IN Dublin.
The Prince Of Orange paid a visit to the Great
Eastern, on Monday, 9th OF March.
The number Of vouchers for this ball exchanged up
10 the evening OF the 5h exceeded 1000 Not less than
K 00O are expected to be present.
The picturesque marine terrace erected by the late
Lord Murray, at a cost Of 5000, on aspur OF the
Caste Hil, Edinburgh, has gwen way S"lh wing; 70 the
BoEBAY, Feb. 1.-THE Jlst Foot Regiment VIII
.mbs5k IN the Earl Of Clare on the 18th February.
The Regiment Of Native Infantry is expected
rom Wassund and will embark in the DalhOusie and
Prince Arthur on the l6ib and 7th February.