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HOME NEWS. 
The Court — Tl»e Court having returned to Buckingham 
Palace, Her Majesty, early on Saturday morning receive I a 
visitor congratulation from Hor Royal Highness the Duchess 
of Kent, the occasion being thobiilhday of tho Princess Louisa. 
Hor Majesty bud a dinner party on Monday, at Bucking- 
ham Palace. The company included her Royal Highness 
the Duchess of Kent, his Royal Highness the Duke of 
Cambridge, the Duchess of Sutherland, Mndame Tricon pi, 
tho Neapolitan Minister and Princess do Carini, the Karl 
a „,l Countess of Derby, tho Earl and Countess of Desart, 
tho liurl and Countess of Lucan, Lady Fanny Howard, 
Baronets do Bpelh, Lord and Lady de Ros, Major-General 
Sjrde Lacy livuns, und Major the lion. Jurncs Macdonald. 
Tlie Queen, during tho week, bus been frequent in her visits 
to hor illustrious aunt, tho Duchess of Gloucester, who still 
continues to progress favourably. 
Ilor Majesty and his Royal Highness Prince Albert, at- 
tended by the Countess of Mount i dgeumbe, the Mon. Mary 
Seymour, Lord de Tabloy, Viscount Torrington, and Co), 
the Hon. Charles Grey, honoured the Olympic Theatre with 
their presence on Tuesday evening. 
Tho Court, it is understood, will return to Windsor, for 
tho Easier holidays, on Saturday, the 15th proximo. 
FASHIONABLE WOULD. 
Viscount and Viscountess Palmerston gave a grand 
banquet on Saturday evening to a largo and distinguished 
party. Alter dinner the Viscountess hud an evening party, 
which was attended by a brilliant circle of the corps diplo- 
matique , nobility, See. 
Their Royal Highnesses tho Duchess of Cambridge ami 
the Princess Mary honoured tho Viscountess with their 
presence. Their Royal Highnesses arrived shortly before 
11 o’clock. II is Royal Highness tho Duke of Cambridge 
joined the circle shortly afterwards. His Highness tho 
Prince of Surat, who wus attired in n magnificent oriental 
costume, was amongst the early visitors. 
On Saturday evoning t he Speaker gave his sixth Parlia- 
mentary dinner, and afterwards held ills second and last 
levee for the present session. 
The Duke of Devonllliro is at present staying at Burling- 
ton Villa, Chiswick, where Ids grace has received a BOloct 
circle of friomls during the past week. 
Hor Royal Highness tho Duchess of Kent, attended by 
Lady Fanny Howard, and Lord James Murray, honoured 
tho Princess’s Theutro with her presence on Tuesday 
evening. 
Viscount and Viscountess Mandovillo have loft London 
for Fails. 
ThO Countess Bliiclier do Wahlstodt and Miss Dallas have 
arrived ut the rcsldenco of Lieutenant-Colonel Passy, in 
Cumberland- terrace, from the Continent. 
Tho Earl and Countess of Strathmoro have left the 
St. George’s Hotel, for Paris. 
Tho Earl and Countess Constanco Grosvctior have left 
Stafford House for Calveley Park, Cheshire. 
Lady Harriet Clive bus arrived in Gl'osvonor-street, from 
Oakley Park, near Ludlow. 
Tho Earl of Cardigan bus left Pot tman-square, for 
Dublin. 
Tho Countess of Zetland has issued cards for assemblies 
on the 31st instant and on I ho 7th proximo. 
Banquet at the French Embassy.— On Tuesday 
evening their Excellencies the Count and Countess Wulcwski 
gave u grand banquet to tho generals of tho Eastern ex- 
peditionary force, and u si leet circle of the aristocracy, at 
their magnificent official residence, Albert- gate. Tho 
guests upon tho occasion wero Ids Royal Highness the 
Duke of Cambridge, Lord and Lady Raglan, Lord do Ros, 
tho Duke of Newcastle, the Marquis of Ltinsdowne, the 
Earl and Countess of Clarendon, Viscountess Palmerston, 
the Hon. Major Jumcs Macdonald, Right Hon. Sir James 
Graham and Lady Graham, Right Hon. Mr. Sidnoy Her- 
bert und Mrs. Sidney Herbert. M. Jules do Saux and M. 
Voiliut, Secretaries of Logalion, were also presont at tho 
enli-riHinmeut. Later in the evening tho Countiss Wtilewski 
threw open hor saloons for tho rocopMoii of a select circle of 
the aristocracy und beau niondo, uud was honoured with a 
numerous uud bi ll Hum nttonduucc. 
Her Majesty's Levee.— The Queen held the third 
levee this Boas on on Wednesday afternoon, at St. James’s 
l’alnee. 
The Queen and Prince Albert entered the Throne Room, 
attended by the Viscountess Canning (officiating for the 
Duchess of Sutherland, Mistress of the Robes) and a 
brilliant suite. 
Her Majesty wore a train of white and moire antique 
silk, brocaded with white flowers, and trimmed with gold 
blonde and white satin vu bon. The petticoat was white 
satin, trimmed with gold blonde and white satin ribbon 
to correspond with the train. 
The Queen’s headdress was a diamond circlet. 
The following among other presentations to her Majesty 
look place: — 
By tho French Ambassador— M. Armuud, Attache" to 
the Imperial Embassy. 
Bv the Minister from the United States — Mr. Daniel 
E. Sickles, Secretary of Legation to the Mission. 
By the Earl of Clarendon — The Baron de Geer, Charge 
d* Affaires of his Majesty tho King of Sweden and Norway; 
Don Juan T. Coinvn, Charge d’ Affaires of her Most 
Catholic Majesty. In addition, a large number of noble- 
men and gentlemen had the honour to be presented to the 
Queen. 
After the levee her Majesty and Prince Albert returned 
to Buckingham Palace, escorted by n detachment of Life 
Guards. 
Viscount Palmerston has been suffering during the 
week from an attack of gout. We are glad to learn that 
his lordship is recovering. 
MONDAY— Lords The Earl of Aberdeen explained that the com- 
munications upon which the memorandum of Count Nesselrode w as 
founded, were made during the stay of the Emperor of Russia in tills 
country. The memorandum Itself was drawn up subsequently. 
The Coasting t rade Dill w as read a third time and passed; other 
bills were advanced a stugo. 
Adjourned. 
Commons The Speaker having left the chair, 
The resolution increasing the Incomo tax from 7d. to lOjd. was 
agreed to without a division. 
Lord John Russell postponed the second reading of tho Oaths Bill 
till the 31st instant. 
On the question that tho Ministers’ Money (Ireland) Dill be read a 
second time, 
Mr. Mlall moved, as an amendment, that the second reading take 
place that day six months. 
Mr. Hume seconded the amendment. 
On a division, the second rending was carried by 203 to 07. 
The second reading of tho Colonial Clergy Disabilities Bill having 
been moved, 
Mr. Hudtleld moved, as an nmendmont, that the second reading take 
place that day six months. 
Sir John Pnkington opposed the amendment. 
Remarks followed, In which Mr. Robert Phllllmore, Sir. llumc, and 
Sir George Grey took part. 
Sir Richard Bothell explained that the bill is intended to repeal those 
nets which fetter the clergy of the Church of England in the manage- 
ment of their ecclesiastical affairs. 
Mr. Thomas Chambers was still at a loss to know whether the 
Church of England in the colonies was a free Church, or an Established 
Church. 
Mr. Mowbray supposed tho bill, ami Mr. Kinnnlrd opposed it. 
Mr. u olpolc urged that the bill would merely place the Church of 
England in the same position as Dissenters in the colonies. 
Mr. Mlall opposed, and Lord John Russell snpportcd the bill. 
The second rending was carried by 190 to (12. 
Sir Alexander Cockburn asked leave to Introduce a bill for the pre- 
vention of bribery In the election of members for Canterbury. As lie 
Intended to ask leave to Introduce similar bills for Cambridge, Barn- 
staple, Klngston-upon-Hull, and Maldon, he would treat the matter 
as u whole, and one statement would therefore suffice for all. In pur- 
suance of his plan, the Attorney-General mentioned the more promi- 
nent fuels brought to light by the several commissions of inquiry us to 
the prevalence of the foul Influence*. The remedy provided for in the 
bill was the disfranchisement of the venal electors mentioned in the 
report of tho commissioners, and about whose guilt there could bo no 
difficulty. Tho Attorney-General held that this course Involved no 
breach of tho Indemnity provided for In tho net. 
Mr. Cuirns contended Hint Indemnity was provided for tlmso who 
should give evidence, The proposal, therefore, to disfranchise the 
persons mentioned by the commissioners was a direct breach of public 
faith and public honour. 
Sir John Ilanmer thought Mr. Cairns's advi o was heller than that 
given by tho Attorney-General. He repelled an accusation mado 
against himself In the Klngston-upon-Hull report, of having counte- 
nanced foul practices when a candidate for the representation of that 
borough in 1811. 
Mr. T’hinn said that the question should bo argued upon general 
grounds, namely, having received the reports of the commissioners, 
wlmt Is to bo done with thorn t In his view, the course taken by tho 
Attorney-General is the correct ono. The Indemnity can only b- 
construed as applying to exemption from disabilities which tiicn 
existed. At Si. Albans and Sudbury the indemnity was given, und yet 
both boroughs wore disfranchise d. 
After speeches horn Mr. Napier, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Massey, Mr. 
Whiteside said : It Is a good thing to put down bribery, but it is a 
hotter tiling In net upon a Just principle. 
Sir Richard Rethell maintained that the indemnity to tho witness 
Is personal, and eun have no effect upon the legislation of the House. 
Mr. Walpole held that the object of the bill was to make "inquiry," 
and not to ‘‘disfranchise." The cases of St. Albans and Sudbury did 
not apply to the q-estlon under discussion. In Ills opinion, the 
proposed measure Involved a violation of the fundamental law of 
England. 
After a few words from Mr. Warner, Sir. F. Scott, Mr. Mangles, and 
Mr. Owen Stanley, 
Sir Alexander Cockburn replied. 
Sir Fltzroy Kelly rose in consequence of a remark by Sir A Co kburn, 
and said tlmt the bill Is ono of pains and penalties. It is a delusion, a 
deception, and a fraud. 
On a division, leave was given to Introduce the bill by 189 to 118. 
Leave followed for bills to accomplish the same object In the four 
other boroughs (Cambridge, Barnstaple, Klngston-upon-Hull, and 
Maldon) whose writs had boon suspended. 
The other business was disposed of. and the House adjourned. 
TUESDAY -Lords The Eurl of Aberdeen, in reply to a ques- 
tion from Lord Ellenborough, Intimated that the seamen in the fleet 
who had been engaged for the period of one year would receive the 
same rate of pay as those who had been engaged to serve for five 
years. 
Tho Earl of Ellenborough objected to tho plan, and complained of 
the rate of pay to the coastguard men serving on board the fleet being 
higher than that of regular seamen and of some of the petty officers. 
The Earl of Aberdeen said It was premature, .it present, to pro- 
nounce any opinion upon the success of iho experiment. It had been 
found that men engaged to serve only for a year generally wished to 
continue in the service, The experiment was well worth trying. 
The Earl of Ellenborough expressed some doubt on the matter, and 
then rcfericd to statements In the newspapers Imputing gross fraud to 
a contractor for supplying liny tb the artillery horses about to proceed 
to tho seat of war. It was suited that when the liny came to be exa- 
mined It was found to be very good outside, but that tho Inside con- 
sisted only of shavings and rubbish ; so tliut if tho transports had put to 
sea with It tho horses must have perished during the voyngo. He 
wished to know whether these statements were substantially correct ; 
uud If so, whether measures had boon taken for the punishment of tho 
contractor ? 
The Duke of Newcastle was sorry to admit that this statement was 
substantially correct. He was not at presont prepared to say whether 
the criminal law would reach the miscreant; but the case bad been 
referred to tlie law officers of the Crown for their opinion. Tho ease 
wus one of the gravest description 
The Earl of Ellenborough, the Earl of Derby, and Lord Brougham 
expressed great Indignation at this atrocity, and hoped that if the law 
was not found sufficient to punish the offender criminally, It would 
forthwith be amended to meet such cases in future. 
The Karl of Mulmcsbury urged the noble duke to mention the name 
of the contractor. 
The Duke of Newcastle stated tho name to bo Sturgcs. [Seop.288.) 
Tho subject then dropped, and their lordships adjourned soon after- 
wards, 
Commons.— A fter some preliminary business had been disposed of, 
tho report of tho Committee of Ways and Means was brought up, 
Sir Henry Willoughby moved, as an amendment, the omission of the 
words making tlie whole amount of the additional income-tax payable 
during tho first half or the ensuing year; contending that there had 
been no reason shown by the Chancellor of the Exchequer for the In- 
crease ; that at all events it ought to be spread over tlie. year, unless we 
were at war, and Intended to mix up war matters with our ordinary 
finance. At considerable length he criticised recent financial operations 
of the Chancellor of tho Exchequer. 
Mr. French seconded the amendment, and complained of alleged un- 
fairness displayed towards Ireland. 
Mr. Thomson Hiuikcy disapproved of tho amendment, though he. 
censured tho course the Chancellor of the Exchequer had taken with 
regard to small balances at the Bank of England. 
Mr. W. Williams having defended the policy of tho Chancellor of 
the Exchequer, 
Mr. Spooner nt great length advocated Ills own currency views, at 
tho same time condemning tho arrangement of the Income-tax. 
Messrs. Hume, Wilkinson, Cayley, and Lalng, spoke in opposition 
to tlie amendment, which wo* supported by Mr. Matins. 
Sir F. Baring doprecaicd the discursive character of the debate, and 
expressed his opinion that the arrangement the Chancellor of the Ex. 
chequer had mado with regard to tho income tax was the best that could 
be mado. 
Sir F. Kelly entered into an examination of the financial condition 
of tho country, and demanded why our resources at this crisis appeared 
In such an alarming and deplorable position. He severely criticised 
the Chancellor of the Exchequer's creations of storks, and charged him 
with having ventured on them despite of warning. Ho thought that 
ample explanation was required from Government. 
Mr. Geach opposed the amendment. 
Mr. Disraeli reminded the House that new and very important 
documents hud almost within a few hours been laid before it, and 
these bore most materially upon the state of things which had caused 
the present demand for resources. He wished to guard himself against 
being supposed to approve the Ministerial plan. Nothing but a clearly 
proved case could justify an increased taxation, and tills proof had not 
been given, while two sets of papers, conveying different impressions, 
wero brought forward. Much fuller cxplmiutlon was, therefore, re- 
quired before tho Government plan could be sanctioned, lie was 
entirely nt a loss as to whether we were going to wav, and if we 
were, tor wlmt ? But ho did not wish to invite discussion on tliut 
subject, and proceeded to censure tlie Chancellor ot tlie Exchequer 
for the reduction of tho large debt left by Lord Derby in the Treasury, 
remarking Hint if tho right honourable gentleman's genius could dis- 
cover no better mode of obtaining resources than doubling on already 
grievous tax, there was u gloomy and a grinding fu.urc in store for 
the country. The present system must end in one of the largest loans 
ever demanded, and the sooner that loan was raised the easier would 
be its terms. The right honourable member then reflected severely 
on the conduct of the present ministry regarding the war question, 
and concluded, soon after oue, a speech of nearly two hours and a 
half, by undertaking to bring on a motion of want of confidence as 
soon as Ministers should show thut they liad any confidence in one 
another. 
Tho Chancellor of tho Exchequer proceeded to answer Mr. Disraeli, 
observing that some malignant s-plrit ^asicgorded that gentleman him- 
self) had unluckily led him into the want of confidence question, and 
he had exhausted every possible argument to show why it was hi 
duty to do what he refused to do. He contended that he was nor 
fee iy justified in trying the course which he had taken, and nothin^ 
but tlie w ant of permanence In the pos tion In which Mr. Disraeli had 
found himself when In office could have excused his not having taken 
the same course as to the reduction of interest. Fu'ther vindicating him* 
self by a reference to tlie present state of tho money market in Franco* 
lie made an ironical allusion to the small effect that gentleman's 
solemn denunciations produced upon the public mind. As regarded 
the reduction of the debt, he reminded tlie House that w hen ho pro. 
posed it. both Mr. Disraeli and his brother in finuneo, Sir F. Kelly, had 
censured him, not for doing much, but for propounding so insignificant 
a seheino. As for tlie amendment of the honourable baronet. It was 
impossible to accede to It Government lind thought it wise to 
take warning by their predecessors, and to ask tho House only f or 
what was npparonily wanted at the time, leaving the future to he pro 
Tided for by Parliament ns might bo necessary, instead of demanding 
at once uu enormous sum. 8 
Colonel Sibthorp took Hint convenient opportunity of expressing a 
hope tliut the Emperor of Russia would receive a downright good 
licking. 
Sir II. Willoughby withdrew his amendment, and the original 
motion having been agreed to, the House adjourned soon after two 
o'clock. 
WEDNESDAY.— Commons — Tlie Chancellor of the Exchequer 
brought in the new Property Tax Bill, which was read a first time. 
Dr. Plillllinorc moved the second reading of the Simony Bill, which 
with slight alteration, was substantially tho same as the bill of last 
session. 
Mr. G. Butt moved, ns no amendment, that the bill be read a second 
time that day six months, considering It to be on uncalled for and 
unwarrantable Interference with that which was admitted to be recog. 
ulsed property. 
Mr. Spooner seconded tho motion. 
After n short discussion, on n division, tho second rending of the bill 
was negatived by a majority of 138 to 52. 
Mr. Evelyn withdrew tlie Vestries Bill. 
Sir II, Halford moved the second rending of tho Payment of Wages 
(Hosiery) Bill, which was substantially tlie same as tlie bill of lust 
year, though some of its provisions had been Improved. 
Mr. Packe seconded the motion. 
After some observat ions from several members, the House divided, 
and the second reading of the bill was carried by a majority of 120 
lo 73. 
The bill was then read a second time. 
Sir F. Baring reported from the Sligo election committee that Mr. 
Sndlolr had been duly elected for that borough. Adjourned 
THURSDAY — Lords.— T he Royal assent was given by commission 
to the following bills: -The Consolidated Fund (£8,000,000) Bill, the 
Exchequer Hills (£1,760,000) Bill, the Cousting Trade Bill, tlie Mutiny 
Bill, und the Marine Mutiny Bill. 
Tfie Lords Commissioners were the Lord Chancellor, Earl Granville, 
and Lord Montcaglo. 
The Bishop of London gave notice that on Monday next he would 
present a petition from certain Clergymen calling attention to the 
great evil which resulted from the recent measure respecting metro- 
politan interments, and the absolute necessity of ndopting new regula- 
tions, with a view to social and sanatory purposes. 
Tho JCarl of Malmesbury inquired whether the noble Secretary for tho 
Colonies had nut made a mistake in stating that the name of the person 
who had defrauded Hie Government in connection with a contract for 
hay, was Sturges. lie had beon Informed thut Sturgeon was tlie 
name of the individual It was desirable that his name and rcsldenco 
should bo correctly given, in order that he might bear ull tho shanio 
which belonged to such conduct, 
Tlie Duke of Newcastle said ho had come down to tho House ex- 
pressly to explain tho matter. (Hear, hear,) The gentleman who 
was his informant the other evening had found out the mistake, 
and ascertained that the individuals who supplied the hay containing 
the rubbish were Thomas Sturgeon and Sons, of Grays, Essex He 
could only express his sincere regret that he had attributed tlie 
offence to a pe son of such respectability ns Mr. Sturgcs, of Orchard- 
street, Port man-square. 
The Earl of Ellenborough presented a petition in favour of the con- 
struction of a harbour nt refuge at tlie Tyne. 
The Highway South Wales Bill went through committee. 
Commons.— The following private bills were read n third time and 
passed : — Ashton-under- Line and Dukinfield Bridge, Norwich Equit- 
able Fire Assurance Company, Rossendule Union Gas, and Royal Ex- 
change Assurance Consolidation Bills. 
On the motion of Mr. liaytcr u new writ was ordered for Liskeard, 
In the room of Mr. Crowder, Q.C., elevated to tho Bench. 
Mr. T. Duncombc presented a petition from certain foreigners who 
had become naturalised subjects of this country, stating that they had 
been refused Foreign-office passports, and praying tho House to take 
their case into consideration. 
Mr. II Brown asked the Prc ident of tho Board of Trado when ho 
proposed to bring iu his Railway Bill? 
Mr. Cardwell said he proposed to bring It in as soon tis the state of 
public business would admit. 
On tho motion of Mr. II. G. Liddell, n new writ was ordered for 
Tynemouth in the room of Mr. Hugh Taylor, whose election had been 
declared void. 
Mr. Palk asked the President of tlie Board of Trade whether any 
steps have been or urc about to be taken to obtain statistical informa- 
tion with regard to agricultural produce. 
Mr. Cardwell replied in tlie affirmative. Tho Information would be 
laid before Parliament as it came in. 
Mr. Pulinan, the Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod, appeared at tlie 
table, and summoned the House to attend at the bar of the House of 
Peers, to hear the royal assent given to several acts, for which see tho 
Lords' report above. 
Viscount Castlerossc asked the Chief Secretary for Ireland whether 
it was the Intention of tlie Government to Introduce any measure, 
during the present session, for the hotter regulation of fuirs and mar- 
kets in Ireland ? 
Sir J. Young said. Yes, but not very soon. 
Mr. Cratifurd wished to know when the returns of newspaper stamps 
would be laid on tlie table ? 
The Chancellor of the Exchequer replied that it had already boon 
produced. 
Mr. Ncwdcgatc hoped, in justice to newspaper proprietors, that it 
would not be printed. 
The Chancellor of the Exchequer said the return had been ordered 
by tlie Hmisc iu opposition to bis own wish. 
Col. Blair asked which Mr. Sturgcs it was who had attempted to de- 
fraud tlie army of the East In supplying hay to the artillery. If it 
was not a Mr. Sturges, then, who was it ? 
Sir J. Graham d dined to give up the name. 
Col. Blair gave notice that ho should repeat the question, and then 
insist upon an answer. 
Mr. B. Osborne saw no objection to satisfying the gnllant Colonel's 
curio ity now. The name of the party win “Thomas Sturgeon and 
Son,” of Grays, Essex. 
Mr. Roebuck gave notice that to-morrow lie should ask it 
tho cuso had been submitted to tho Attorney-General with the view 
of prosecuting the parties. 
Sir J Graham would answer the question at once. Tho solicitor to 
tho Board of Admiralty had to-day received instructions to take every 
possible steps which the law afforded to bring the parties to justice, 
and If it should be found that Hie law did not reach the case, it 
would be ills duty to bring in a bill to prevent a recurrence of such 
frauds. (Hear.) 
The Attorney-General rose to move for leave to bring In a bill for 
the suppression of gaming houses. The existing law was quite sufficient 
to prevent gaming in public; but in private it was carried on to a 
frightful extent. Tho private gaming houses of the metropolis were so 
well fortified and watched that tlie gaming implements were conveyed 
through a certain convenience to the public sower, before the police 
could ret Into tlie apartment whore tlie gambling had been going on. 
The consequence was, that men who were notorious offenders in this 
way, managed to escape the law. 
Sir J. V. Shelley, as the representative of Westminster, thanked tho 
lion, and learned gentleman for having proposed this reform In tho 
law. 
Leave was then given to bring in the bill. 
On the motion for the second reading of the income tax bill, 
Sir F. Kelly said it was not Ills intention to oppose tlie bill, bnt ho 
reserved to himself and his friends the right of hereafter withholding 
Ills sanction to the present financial proposals of tho Government, with 
reference to any further extension of tlie income tux. 
After a few words from Mr. Spooner, the bill was read a second time 
and ordered to be committed. 
Tho medical practitioner's bill was road a second time, and ordered 
to bo committed. A djo allied. 
A Poon Cciiatb’s Podding.—' To 1 lb. of masked potatoes, 
while hot, add 4 ozs. of suet, and 2 ozs. of flour, u little salt, nml 
ns much milk us will give it the consistency of common suet 
pudding. Put it into n dish, or roll it into dumplings, and bake 
n line brown. On tlie other side of the table is the llBCTOB’s or 
Cabinet pudding, nnd other materials of good living. 
