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A distinguished party of Orieutal Princes attended the 
concert. 
Lord Blautyre has arrived at Stafl'ord House, from Scot- 
land. 
Tiie Earl and Countess of Clare and Lady Elinor Fitzgib- 
bon have loft London for Paris. 
Lady Constable and Miss Chichester have loft the Clarendo r>, 
for Burton Constable. 
FASHIONABLE ARRANGEMENTS. 
Mrs. Petre’s first concert in Berkelcy-square will take place 
on Friday next, the 3l)tbof June. 
Mrs. Selnin’s balls, announced for the 4th and 7th of July, 
arc unavoidably postponed. 
Mrs. Dodd’s morning party will tako place on Tuesday, 
July 4. 
July 3 — Viscountess Comhermoro's morning party. July 
5 — The Countess (Frances) Waldograve's concert. July 6 — 
Mrs. William Payntor’s ball. July 8— Horticultural fife 
at Chiswick. July 10 — Madame Oury’s matinie tnugicale, at 
the residence of Lady Vassal! Webster, Grannrd Lodge, 
Roehampton. Lady Caroline Maxse’sball. July 13 — Lord 
Spearmau’s toirie dansantc. July 14— Lord Manners' 
concert. 
Parliamcntanr. 
MONDAY. — Lords.— T he Earl of Aberdeen, with the viow of removing 
certain misapprehensions as to the character of his speech in reply to 
Lord Lyndharst, moved for the production of a despatch addressed by 
himself when Foreign Minister In the Government of the Duke of 
Wellington, to Lord Hcytcsbury, our ambassador at St. Petersburg, upon 
the subject of the treaty of Adrianople The noble carl declared that 
there was nothing in his speech which he had to retract or to contradict. 
The astounding declaration had lately been made, by very high authority, 
that he had claimed the honour of having framed the treaty of 
Adrianople. This despatch would show how far he had been engaged 
in the framing of that document, and also what were his opinions, and 
those of the Government whose organ he was, as to the nature of that 
unfortunate and disastrous treaty. It was contemplated before that 
treaty to constitute Greece, not into an independent kingdom, bat 
into a vassal state under the suzerainty of the Sultan, somewhat 
similar to Wallachia and Moldavia; but. after the treaty, it was 
deemed necessary to erect it into an independent kingdom. lie 
hod always contended that the treaty Itself was in the highest degree 
disastrous and prejudicial to Turkey. He had said the other night that, 
however disastrous and prejudicial the treaty was to Turkey, Russia had 
acquired no territorial possessions in consequence of it. This he said in 
answer to the exaggerated and unfounded declarations of the extension 
of the Russian empire since that period. It might be comparatively in- 
correct to say that sho had acquired no extension of territory; but there 
certainly had been no extension to the degree asserted. At the same 
time he was not unaware of the value of the acquisitions made by the 
treaty in respect to the navigation of the Danube, and of several posts in 
Asia of the highest strategetical importance. In proof of this the noble 
earl read on# paragraph from his despatch to Lord Heytesbury, which 
strongly condemned the proceedings of Russia in making these acquisi- 
tions, and mentioned, in reply to a question, that the despatch was dated 
the 31st December, 1H29. With the treaty of Adrianople a change 
commenced In the policy of Russia. Had the Empress Catherino had 
the execution of it, Russia would probably have obtained great 
acquisitions under it; but since that time it had been the policy 
of Russia to look for tho extension of political influence rather 
than increased territory. The policy was to attempt the same object by 
different means, in order not to alarm the European Powers. He sup- 
ported this view by references to the treaty of t'nkiar Skeless! and the 
mission of Prince Menschlkoff, and then noticed the assertion that he 
had recommended a return to the status quo ante, or, at least, that he had 
not objected to it. What he said the other night was, that though 
Austria and Prussia might be bound by their desire of the status quo, 
that had no application either to England or France. Before the decla- 
ration of war the status quo was all this country had attempted to obtain, 
and th# Turkish Government consented to giro it; and it the Emperor 
of Russia, listening to anything but the vole# of the passions by which he 
was at times moved, had accepted it, we should have been spared the 
calamities of war. But the moment war was declared the question en- 
tirely changed | everything then depended upon the results of the war; 
and the status quo . as far as we weTc concerned, was at an end ; and lie 
would again say that the Independence and integrity of Turkey must be 
permanently and effectually secured. That was an object from which 
we could not depart ; and without it, peace would be impossible. 
As to the danger of Russian aggression upon Europe, he had certainly 
expressed no fear, because he felt none; and he was inclined to feel less 
every day. But how did he wish to make war, now we arc at war ? Why, 
by carrying it on with the greatest vigour and determination in order 
the sooner to secure the return of peace. And his colleagues knew 
that he had always been most ready to co-operate with them iu the most 
active measures of hostility and w arlike preparation. Nay, more ; lie 
had personally been more urgent than any other man for a speedy ad- 
vance and concentration if the allied forces, in order to support the 
gallant army of Omar Pasha, and for enabling Austria to take a more 
effectual part in the war. JTiis, perhaps, lie ought not to have said, but 
The adjourned debate on the consideration of tho Public Revenue and 
Consolidated Fund Charges Bill as amended was resumed, and, after 
considerable discussion and opposition by Irish members, an amendment 
for recommittal of the bill was rejected by 90 to 53. Tho bill was con- 
sidered as amended. 
On the motion for going Into committee of supply, 
Mr. Addcrlcy called tho attention of tho House to tho conduct of the 
late Govornor of New Zealand in delaying nnd partially frustrating tho 
new constitution granted to that colony. He charged Governor Grey 
with being attached to the old autocratic colonial system, and with 
having set himself to retard tho working of recent constitutional legis- 
lation, not only by availing himself of tho utmost period of legal delay 
in convening the Legislature, but by certain Illegal acts In regard to 
the colonial revenue, Crown lands, and otherwise. 
Mr. F. Peel defended the course which had been adopted by Govornor 
Grey, and said that it was unfair to assail him for using the discretion 
allowed him by law. Tho constitution had, lie said, been given to the 
colony ns early ns Parliament had intended should bo the ease, nnd the 
delay spoken of was no more than was necessary for the due working 
out ol the details of the electoral system. 
Sir John Paklngton bore general testimony to the merits of Sir G. 
Grey as a colonial governor, but lie could not consider that recent acts 
j of Sir George in the colony of New Zealand had been successfully vin- 
| dicated by Mr. Peel. Ho thought that Sir George had acted indiscreetly 
, in regard to the dispos al of the land, ami that lie had not acted in con- 
formity with the intentions of Parliament in delaying the convening of tho 
Legislature. 
The subject then dropped. The House went Into committee of supply 
on the colonial estimates, the discussion of which occupied tho remainder 
of the night. 
On the voto for £20,000 for captured negroes, a discussion aroso 
and 
Lord Talmerston, in a brief and animated speech, described the pro- 
tracted reluctance of the Brazilian Government to put down the slave 
trade, the mode in which the suppression had been forced upon them 
by the English cruisers, and the beneficial results of our interference. 
The House resumed. 
The report of supply (navy) was brought up, and some discussion took 
place on the vote for the accommodation of Russian prisoners. 
The other business was disposed of. 
TUESDAY —Loans Tho Earl of Clarendon, in reply to n question 
from Earl Fitzwiillam, said that Lord Elgin hud ncgociatod a treaty 
between this country nnd the United States relative to the colonial 
fisheries; but he had not yet had time to give it all the consideration 
which Its importance deserved. lie rauld, however, stnte that it con- 
tained no new provision for permitting American citizens to establish 
factories for the purpose of curing their fish upon the colonial coasts. In 
and ecclesiastical sympathies was followed, und for tho space 
of above an hour before tho procession entered the theatre the 
lungs of the younger portion of those present, and the enra of 
their seniors were put to a severe trial. Tho Wannest feeling* 
of the academic youth seemed to bo about equally shared 
between the chief naval and military leaders engaged in 
tho war against Russia, and the officers under whoso dis- 
cipline they themselves either are now or have been recently 
placed. The popularity of tho late and present Proctor 
was only equalled bv that of Sir Charles Nopior, Lord 
Raglan, and Oiner Pasha. Tho names of Cliuse, Choi- 
meley, und Stokes, sometimes singly, sometimes conjoined 
with “ the ladies,” wero gioetcd with loud and frequent plau- 
dits, decidedly beyond those accorded to any but tho most 
favoured individuals. Of tho Rassiltfi war hcroos “ Charley 
Napier” had very clearly the call ; and in connexion With the 
some subject Louis Napoleon received very hearty applause, 
while the Emperor Nicholas's was more groaned Ihitit perhaps 
ntiy other name which was given. Political louder# wore but 
Mule mentioned, and their names often bxclfed nelihrr ap- 
proval nor disapproval. Of University person nges, hcstdiM 
the Proctors, wo heard cheers given for tho Public Ori* tat, 
i lie Dean of Christ Clmrcli. Dr. .Scott of Halliol, und the 
Marquis of Lothian (who has recently taken on exiram dmarily 
good first-class iu the modern history school), while groans 
wore givon more than once to the Moderators, who are evi- 
dently viewed with much disfavour by tire noisiest of the under- 
graduate body. 
Soon after II o'clock the great doors were thrown open hi 
llio south end of the thenlfc, nnd the procession entered, ft 
was smaller end loss imposing than usual. Of the heads of 
House.'- no more than II wore prrsunt ; thrso were— tho Vice- 
Chancellor, Iho Musters of Univer-ily and llullliJ, the 
Warders of Merton and New College, tho Rectors of Exeter 
mid Line d n, tho Presidents of Trinity and St. John's, and 
the Principles of UniseuMo and Magdalen Hull. No nnble- 
tbii respect it was founded upon the same principle as the treaty of 'ocn accompanied the procession, find only 12 or 14 Doctois. 
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In reply to a question from the Earl of Harrowby. 
The Earl of Clarendon said that no progress had been made in Induc- 
ing tho United States to open the trade between New York and California 
to foreign vessels. 
The Duke of Newcastle, in answer to the Earl of Derby, stated that tho 
assent of the colonial legislatures would be necessary to give effect to 
the provisions of the treaty. 
A division took place upon the motion for the second rending of Sir 
Thomas Wilson s Finchley-road Estate Bill. The numbers were — 
For the second reading 34 
Against it 11 
Majority for — 23 
The bill was consequently read the second time. 
Lord LovaFs Restitution Bill was read the second time. 
The Witnesses Bill was read the third time nnd passed. 
The Duke of Richmond inquired whether it was the intention of the 
Government to recommend that medals bo conferred upon the officers, 
non-eonimissloncd officers, and private soldiers, who had served in tho 
late campaigns in South Africa. 
The Duke of Newcastle replied in tho affirmative; but the medals 
would be delayed unlil the arrival of Sir G. Cathcart. Adjourned. 
Commons. —The morning sitting was taken up with the Merchant Ship- 
ping Bill. The bill passed the committee, nnd was reported. 
At the evening sitting, 
Mr. Layard mentioned that in consequence of the notice he had given, 
relative to a speech delivered in the House of Lords by rite Earl of Aber- 
deen, that noble lord had made an explanatory statement. Mr. Layard 
trnslcd that the explanation so given would have the effect of removing 
from tho public mind the general misconception which prevailed as to 
what tho noble lord did concerning that policy which had been so boldly 
shadowed forth by the Lord President of the Council, and the Minister 
for Foreign Affairs Under the circumstances, he thought he would act 
in conformity with the feeling of tho House, if he did not persevere with 
his motion. 
Lord Palmerston, In answer to Mr. Bright, explained that in consc- 
sequenca of the objections urged to the Police Bill, lie had resolved to 
withdraw the measure. 
and 
M i Collier called the attention of the House to the law of partnership, 
id moved " That the law of partnership, which renders every person 
who, though not an ostensible partner, shares the profits of a trading 
concern, liable to the whole of its debts, is unsatisfactory, and should be 
so far modified as to permit persons to contribute to the capital of such 
concerns on terms of sliariug their profits, without incurring liability 
beyond a limited amount " 
Lord Goderich seconded the motion 
Mr Lucas drew attention to the case ot Ireland as regarded the injurious 
operation of the evisting law of unlimited liability. The want of a well- 
in? in favour of tlic Proctors, which lasted nearly five minutes. 
After this a further difficulty wo# experienced by iho Vice- 
Chancellor in obtaining n hearing, owing lo a somewhat 
ludicrous eircum.-tnnco. The clniir of tlic Regius Professor 
of Mt-dicino is situated in tins ludics* circle, nnd it so happened 
lliut two nr three Judies could not obtain scats wero standing 
near the Professor, who occupied the throne of light belong- 
ing to him. Undorgruduute notions of gallantry received n 
shock from this juxtaposition, nnd efforts wore made from 
time to time with most umusing vigour and porllnency to 
convey to the Professor the impression which his apparent 
insensibility lo beauty in distress produced upon the moro 
juvenile of tho auditory. Whether owing to the deafness 
under which we understand the excellent Professor to labour, 
or owing to a conscientious objection to relinquishing his 
academic rights, all the efforts made for about two horns 
failed to move him. At Inst, while flic English essay win 
being recited, lie gave up his chair, und was rewarded for the 
act of self-renunciation by thundeiBof applause, Milficiently in- 
dicating tho real good nature that lay at the root of wlmt at 
ono time almost scorned to be becoming an unpleusaut per- 
sonal attack. 
The Vice-Chancellor having been allowed to open the 
proceedings, only interrupted some half-dozen I! nos with 
requests that lie would “speak up;” the candidates for 
honorary degrees were presented in succession by Dr. Phil- 
limoro, who accompanied the presentation of each with a 
short Latin speech. Prince Luclen Uunmipurie, who wa# 
presented the first, met with a most ciiiliusiii-tic rceep'ion. 
Dr. Colenso, the Bishop of Natal, Mr. Henley, M.P., 
and Admiral Moresby wero nfi-o wry wamily received. 
In connexion with the last, tlirco cheers for the Nnvv 
were given. The Admiral evidently felt mo«t highly gratified 
by tho warmth of his greeting. Colonel Pune 'elicited a 
cheer for the Oxfordshire Militia. Mr. M’Dmigull and Sir 
George Grey were also weil received. With regard to the 
a speedy, safe, and honourable peace. 
The Marquis of Clanricarde urged that the noble earl, instead of pro- 
Klngdom." 
The Attorney-General was a decided friend to the proposition now 
duemg a despatch written after the denature of the treaty of Adrianople, submitted, but he thought the House ought not to be asked, under ex- 
onght to produce the Instructions given to the British minister at Con- 
stantinople before the treaty was made; for it was vyell known that Sir 
isting circumstances, to pronounce upon It. No good could arise from 
affirming a mere abstract resolution. He would submit, therefore, to Mr. 
Robert Gordon had adri-ed Turkey to accept that instrument. Ho j Collier the propriety of withdrawing Ills resolution, und submitting nt 
charged the noble earl with having been, throughout tho whole of Ills a convenient time to a substantive proposition, surrounded with ail the 
official career, the friend and supporter of absolutism; and, alluding to * • • 
the assurance that he had been personally active in promoting a vigorous 
prosecution of the war. said that he ought in January lust lo have been 
in possession of the Russian plan of campaign, for it was well known in 
military circles in St. Petersburg in December. In the course ol some 
attacks ou the Ministry, lie said that Lord Palmerston ought to hare been 
appointed Minister of War, and that the country had no confidence In 
the administration of Lord Aberdeen, either in the conduct of the war 
or of the negotiations for peace, whenever the time for them should 
arrive. 
Lord Beaumont did not consider the amended speech of the noble carl 
very satisfactory . 
The Earl of Aberdeen said he had not had any communication whatever 
with Prince Metternich, directly or Indirectly, for the last year and a 
half. He hoped, however, that the Emperor of Austria would take the 
counsels of so old and valuable a servant. 
Lord Brougham deprecated discussion ot the present moment, but con- 
sidcred the course taken by the noble eatl ot the head of tlic Government 
as consistent in itself and honourable to Ills character. He hoped, how- 
ever, the Western Powers would not bo committed by any thing done at 
Vienna, for certainly it was reported that a proposition hud been made 
by Austria to Russia, with a view to peace. Peace, however, ought not 
to be made without security against Russian aggression at a time when 
Europe might be leas prepared to resist it. 
The motion was then agreed to, and their lordships adjonrned. 
Commons. — Lord John Russell stated that no official information had 
been received that Russia had acceded to the demands of Prussia and 
Austria; but he added that Government had been apprised by the 
Earl of Westmoreland of his lordship t haring heard, from Bucharest, 
that the siege of SilistrU had been raised. 
On the third reading of the Oxford University Bill, 
Mr. Brian moved the addition of clauses providing that the Vice- 
Chancellor's court should be governed by the rules of the common und 
statute law, and not by those of the civil law, that any three of tlic Judges 
might make rules for the procedure in such court, which should proceed 
in conformity with the practice in the county courts. 
The clause was agreed to. 
Mr. Hey wood then stud that he had modified the second ol the clauses 
which he had proposed on the previous Thursday, and had sought to 
shape it in accordance with the opinion of a majority of the House. Tlic 
House had assented to the matriculation of students without other oath 
or declaration except that of allegiance, and he, desiring that the students 
admitted should have a definite object before them at the expiration 
of three yean, proposed to make his second clause extend only to the 
degree of bachelor in arts, law, and medicine. The bachelor had no 
power in convocation, and no voting power. But he uvowed that lie 
accepted this as an instalment only, und should be glad, next session, to 
more for a select committee for Inquiry into the whole subject. 
Mr MJlnes Gasket 1 seconded the motion. 
i ne Speaker announced that notice ought to have been given of the 
clous# In its altered form. 
Thunds r° m WBTm * ttoa » ' 1urthu proceedings were adjourned until 
safeguards that ought to accompany a change in the law. 
Mr. Napier joined in the same request. 
J ord Palmerston also tendered the like advice. The Government 
would not have acted a becoming part had they rushed at a conclusion 
before perusing carefully the report of the commissioners. He assured 
the House that the Government were exceedingly anxious to introduce 
such changes inlo the Jaw of partnership as were calculated to promote 
the prosperity and stability of commercial enterprise, and to throw all 
safe and reasonable facilities in the way of working men elevating them- 
selves in the social scale. 
Mr. Collier, looking at the expressions of opinion which his motion had 
drawn forth, deemed it Immaterial whether a division was taken or 
not. If permitted, he was willing to withdraw his motion. (Cries of 
“ No, no.") 
Mr. Lucas's amendment was agreed to ; and Mr. Collier's motion, as 
amended, was adopted without a division, and amidst much cheering. 
The other business was disposed of, and the House adjourned at a 
quarter past 12 till Wednesday at noon. 
WEDNESDAY — Commons — Mr. Potter gave notice of his intention 
to bung in u bill to legalize the principle of limited liability In partner- 
ships in Ireland. 
^<|n the order of the day for going Into committee on tho Mortmain 
.Mr. Mowbray moved that the committee be postponed until after tlic 
fourth order of the day should be disposed of. 
On division this motion was carried by 74 to 55— majority 10- nnd the 
postponement took place. 
Tiie Public Libraries Bill went through committee. 
Mr. Napier, for Mr. Whiteside, withdrew the Property Disposal Bill. 
The Tithe-rent Charge (Ireland) Bill was postponed. 
'J lie fourth order having thus been disposed of In a few minutes, 
A fresh discussion arose as to proceeding with tlic Mortmain Bill In the 
absence of the Government. An unsuccessful attempt was made to ob- 
tain further postponement, and the House ut length went Into committee, 
Mr Hcudlam undertaking to postpone certain clauses to which it was 
understood that the Attorncy-Geuerul was opposed. 
In the course of the subsequent discussion two divisions took place, 
and after disposing of six clauses, the Chairman reported progress, and 
obtained leave to sit again. 
The House soon aPcr wards adjourned. 
PROVINCIAL. 
TIIE OXFORD COMMEMORATION. 
Oxford, June 28. — The morning opened very unpropi- 
tiously with continuous rain, which fell must heavily ui the 
time when visitors flock to tlic Heldonian Theatre, /. c , from 
about 9 to 11. The uudergraduulcs were allowed to enter us 
curly as 12 o’clock, and no overcrowding or difficulty of any 
kind was experienced In their gullery or stuircaso#. The usual 
practice of exhibiting by cheering and groaning tltcir political 
D.C.L. degrees find born conferred, Hie Rev. II. CsswtiH 
was pie-entcd by tlic Public Orator to rocelve tlio honorary 
degree of M-A., anil tlicRev. Josinli Crofis, M.A., of Cu'herine- 
l»*H. Cambridge, was presented by tho Dean of Oriel College 
(Mr. Marriott) ami Admitted nd autdftn. Thu Professor of 
Poetry then delivered the Crewion oration in coinmomorutiou 
of tlic University benefactor#, nml furnished it remarkable 
contrast to tho English essay which followed it, u vigorous 
production, strongly in favour of progress. This cs*ay was 
excellently delivered by the author, Mr. Fremantle, of Uolllol, 
and was well heard In oil parts of the theatro. The Latin 
poem followed, which vvus recited by Mr. A. Blomficld, Scholar 
of Balliol, and son of the Bishop of London, who cumo from 
town expressly to have tlic pleasure of hearing him. Tho 
proceedings icnhlhuted by tho recital of tho NowdLatc, tho 
production of Mr. Frederick George Lee, of St. Edtnund-liall 
tlic first member of Hint society, we believe, who ever obtained 
a University prize. Thu procession then left Hie theutro bv 
the great doors, nnd tlic company dispersed. 
The Kino of Portugal at Birmingham.— Tho 
King of Portugal and the Duke of Oporfo arrived ut iho Ncw- 
street station, Birmingham, by tiie Loudon and Norlli- 
Weetorn Railway, at 12 o’clock on Monday. They were 
accompanied by (he Duke dc Tcrccirn, Viscount Curroiru, 
Lord do lalrlcy, Colonel Wylde, nnd n numerous suiio.' 
Although the visit wus understood to bo of a strictly private 
nature, there was a numerous uttcmluiico of influential gentlo- 
mt 'n assembled in the stailon-yurd to receive tliouiigust party • 
und among them wore Mr. James Baldwin, Mayor «,l' Bir- 
mingham, Lieutenant- Genera I ReM, Cominundiint of tiie 
district, Lieutenant-Colonel Bam lord, Mu jor Wjmvard Mr. 
J. F. Ledsum, Mr. Moon, und Mr. Barrow.-, Directors of Iho 
London and North-Western Railway, Mr. Holimstm, iniiiuigrr 
olthe Birmingham station, and several memborsof the curpui. 
ation. Alter a short stay at the Queen’s Hotel, IBs Majesty 
and his Royal brother, accompanied by Hie Mayor, proceeded 
to visit some of the principal manufactories of tho town. Thu 
pit was the establishment of Mr. Georgo Richmond Colli#, 
in Church slroot ; und afterwards they visited in succession 
those of Messrs. Llkirigton und Mason, elect ro-plutcr# • 
Moshra. Muniz’s rolling mills; Mr. Weslley Richards, gun* 
maker ; Messrs. Jcnuens and Bctteridge's papier imiehle 
works; Messrs, (’live, gun-barrel makers; Messrs. Elliott 
button-maker# ; Messrs. Baldwin und Son, paper- mu kora 
Messrs, Itlce, Hurris, und Son's glussworks, Sec. Tho party 
Intended to have visited tho glussworks of the Messrs. Chunce, 
