CONTENTS.

May-His Speech-The Motion is supported by the Archbishop of Can-

terbury, the Bishops of London, Oxford, and Cashel, and Lords Campbell,

Cranworth, and Ebury-The Bishop of Bangor, and the Duke of Marl-

borough, and Earl of Malmesbury express some objections-The Motion

is carried without a division. Revision of the Liturgy. Lord Ebury

moves an Address to the Crown praying that a Commission may be issued

for this purpose-The Motion is opposed by the Archbishop of Canter-

bury, the Earl of Derby, the Bishops of Cashel and St. David's-Earls

Grey and Granville intimate a favourable leaning, but recommend that

the Motion should not be pressed-It is therefore withdrawn. The May

nooth Grant. Mr. Spooner brings forward his annual Motion against the

Grant on the 29th of April-His Speech and that of Mr. Walpole in

answer-The House abstains from discussing the subject, but decides

against the Motion by a division of 210 against 155

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS.-Settlement of the question with the Neapolitan Go-

vernment respecting the Cagliari-Concession by Naples of a compen-

sation to the English Engineers, and the restoration of the vessel and

crew to Sardinia.-The Danubian Principalities-Mr. Gladstone moves

an Address to the Queen respecting the fulfilment of the obligations of

the Treaty of Paris in reference to these provinces-The Motion is

opposed by Mr. Seymour Fitzgerald and the Chancellor of the Exche-

quer, on behalf of the Government, as well as by Lord Palmerston—It is

supported by Mr. Sergeant Deasy, Mr. Roebuck, Lord R. Cecil, and Lord

John Russell-On a division the Address is negatived by a majority of

178.-The Slave Trade-Misunderstanding with the United States in

consequences of measures adopted by British naval officers for the

repression of the traffic-Debate in the House of Lords on this subject—

Speech of the Earl of Clarendon, and explanations of Lord Malmesbury-

In the House of Commons Mr. S. Fitzgerald makes a statement in

answer to a question on the state of our relations with America-

Remarks of Mr. Roebuck, Lord John Russell, and Lord Palmerston-

The Bishop of Oxford presents a petition to the House of Lords, com-

plaining of the continued violation by Spain of treaties for the Sup-

pression of the Slave Trade in Cuba-His speech-Speeches of Lord

Brougham, the Earl of Malmesbury, the Earls of Carlisle, Hardwicke,

and Aberdeen, and other Peers-Misunderstanding with the French

Governments on the same subject-Case of the Regina Cali-Explana-

tions of the matter by the Earl of Malmesbury-Observations of Lord

Brougham and Earl Grey-In the House of Commons, Mr. Hutt moves

a resolution disapproving of the practice of visiting and searching vessels

in order to repress the Slave Trade-His speech-The Motion is opposed

by Mr. Cardwell, Mr. Seymour Fitzgerald, Mr. Buxton, Sir John

Pakington, and Lord Palmerston-It is supported by Mr. M. Gibson,

Mr. Roebuck, Lord Clarence Paget, and Mr. Gilpin-It is rejected on a

division by 223 to 24-Discussion in the House of Lords respecting the

Right of Search-Statement of Lord Lyndhurst of the Law on this

subject-Observations of the Earls of Malmesbury and Aberdeen.—

Colony of British Columbia-Sir E. Bulwer Lytton, Secretary for the

Colonies, introduces a Bill for the Administration of Government in

this settlement-He describes the situation and features of the territory

and the arrangements proposed for its constitution-Remarks of Mr.

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Labouchere, Mr. Roebuck, Mr. Lowe, and other Members-The Bill is

passed

CHAPTER VIII.

PARLIAMENTARY REFORM-Bill to abolish the necessity of a Property

Qualification-Brought in by Mr. Locke King-Supported by the Secre-

tary of State for the Home Department-Opposed by some of the more

decided Members of the Conservative Party-Arguments urged for and

against the Bill-It is passed through the House of Commons with little

opposition-It is introduced in the House of Lords by Earl Fortescue-

The Measure is supported by Earl Grey, the Earl of Derby, Lord Ebury,

the Duke of Newcastle, Earl Granville, and other Peers-The Duke of

Rutland, Lord Ravensworth, Lord Denman, and the Earl of Wicklow

speak against it-The Third Reading is carried, and the Bill passed.

The £10 Franchise in Counties-Mr. Locke King renews the attempts

made by him in former Sessions to carry the Measure-The Chancellor

of the Exchequer resists the introduction of the Bill-After some debate

the House decides that the Bill shall be brought in-On the Second

Reading being proposed, Mr. Du Cane moves the Previous Question, and

is seconded by Mr. Miles-Lord Palmerston supports the Bill-Mr.

Henley opposes it-The Second Reading is carried on a Division by 226

to 168-Owing to the pressure of business and late period of the Session,

the Bill is not proceeded with. Abolition of Members' Privilege of

Exemption from Arrest for Debt-Mr. Hunt proposes a Measure for this

purpose-Mr. Bouverie opposes it-The Second Reading is carried

by 120 to 75, but the Bill is eventually dropped. Franchise in

Scotch Counties-Mr. Caird seeks to introduce a Bill to assimilate the

Scotch Franchise to the English-Mr. Moncrieff, the Lord Advocate,

and Mr. Whiteside resist the Proposition-The Motion is negatived

by 103 to 84. Vote by Ballot-The Annual Debate on this question

takes place on the 8th of June on the Motion of Mr. H. Berkeley

-Speeches of Mr. Sotheron Estcourt, Sir A. Elton, Mr. Bentinck,

General Thompson, Sir George Lewis, Mr. Bright, Mr. Walpole, and Lord

John Russell The Motion is rejected on a division by 294 to 197.

Office of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland-Mr. Roebuck moves a Resolution

in favour of its abolition-Several Irish Members make Speeches in oppo-

sition-Mr. H. S. Miller moves the Previous Question, which is supported

by Lord Naas, Lord Palmerston, Lord John Russell, and Sir G. C. Lewis-

The Motion is rejected by a large majority. Organization of the Military

Departments-Captain Vivian moves a Resolution in favour of concen-

trating authority and responsibility-After a Debate, in which General

Peel, Mr. Horsman, Mr. Sidney Herbert, General Sir W. Codrington,

and other Members take part, the Motion is carried against the Govern-

ment by a majority of 2-No step being taken to carry the Resolution

into effect, Captain Vivian afterwards questions the Ministers on the

subject-Answer of the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Unwholesome

State of the River Thames-Excitement in the Metropolis on this subject

-Observations in both Houses of Parliament-The Government are

urged to adopt remedial measures-They declare their intention to do

so-Motion of Mr. Cox in the House of Commons for dividing the

expense of purifying the Thames between the Metropolis and the com-

munity at large-The Motion is negatived after a debate-The Chan-

cellor of the Exchequer brings in a Bill to confer powers for this purpose

on the Metropolitan Board of Works-His statement-Observations and

opinions of various Members thereon-The Measure is on the whole

approved and finally becomes law-Termination of the Session on the

3rd of August by Commission-Her Majesty's Speech on proroguing

Parliament delivered by the Lord Chancellor .

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CONTENTS.

CHAPTER IX.

FRANCE-Attempt to assassinate the Emperor of the French-Trial and Con-

demnation of the Conspirators-Addresses from the Army to the Emperor

on his Escape-Address of the Senate-Opening of the French Chambers

and Speech of the Emperor-Message from the Emperor respecting the

establishment of a Council of Regency Convention signed by the

Conference at Paris respecting the Danubian Principalities Articles of

the Convention-Circular addressed by Count Walewski to French Agents

at Foreign Courts

PRUSSIA-Marriage of Prince Frederick William to the Princess Royal of

England-Speech of Baron Von Monteuffel at the close of the Session of

the Chambers-The Crown Prince assumes the functions of Regent-

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His Speech to the Chambers-Their unanimous vote-Change of

Ministry

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CHAPTER X.

INDIA. HISTORY OF THE MUTINY CONTINUED.-Trial of the ex-King of

Delhi, and his Sentence-The Campaign in Central India-Success of

Brigadier Stuart at Neemuch, Mundisore, and Mhow-General Sir Hugh

Rose captures Ratghur and relieves Saugor-He forces the Pass of

Mudinpore and takes Jhansi by storm-Capture of Awah, in Rajpootana,

by Colonel Holmes-General Roberts takes Kotah-General Whitlock's

victorious engagement at Banda-Advance of Sir Hugh Rose upon Calpee,

and capture of the place-Defeat of Scindia by the Rebels, and Gwalior

taken possession of by them-Sir Hugh Rose recovers Gwalior, and rein-

states Scindia in his Capital-The Central India Field Force broken up

-Thanks of the Commander-in-Chief to Generals Rose, Roberts, and

Whitlock-Operations of the Commander-in-Chief-Attempts of the

enemy to dislodge Sir James Outram from Alumbagh-Advance of the

Commander-in-Chief upon Lucknow-Successful march of General Franks

-Attack upon and capture of Lucknow.

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INDIA. HISTORY OF THE MUTINY CONTINUED.-Proclamation by Lord Can-

ning as to the policy to be pursued in Oudh-Remonstrance by Sir James

Outram-Vindication by the Governor-General of his policy-Lord Ellen-

borough's Despatch, condemning the Governor-General's Proclamation-

Military operations after the fall of Lucknow-Misadventure of General

Walpole at Rooya Fort-The Commander-in-Chief marches upon and

captures Bareilly--Attempt of the Begum of Oudh to induce Maharajah

Jung Bahadoor to desert the British Alliance-His Letter to the Begum

- General Sir Hope Grant relieves Maun Singh at Shahgunge-Rising of

two disarmed Sepoy Regiments at Mooltan-Royal Proclamation announc-

ing the transfer of British India to the direct government of the Crown

Native Address to the Queen expressing loyalty to the Throne-The

Chief Commissioner of Oudh compels the Landowners to deliver up their

arms to the Government-Counter-Proclamation by the Begum of Oudh

Commencement of the Winter Campaign against the Rebels-Proclama-

tion by the Commander-in-Chief-He marches upon the Fort of Shunker-

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pore, which is abandoned by Bainie Madhoo-Military operations until
the close of the Campaign and complete pacification of Oudh.

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Massacre of the Christians at JEDDAH-Attack on the French Vice-Consul

-Steps taken by the English and French Governments-Bombardment

of Jeddah-Execution of the Murderers .

CHINA.-Massacre of Europeans on board the Thistle-The British Squad-

ron withdraws to the lower part of the Canton River-Proclamation of

Yeh, offering rewards for the heads of the "Barbarians "-Successful

expedition under Commodore Elliott and Admiral Seymour, and de-

struction of the Chinese war fleet-Lord Elgin arrives at Hong-Kong, as

the British, and Baron Gros as the French Plenipotentiary-Demand of

redress made upon Yeh-His refusal-Attack upon and capture of Can-

ton-Yeh is taken and sent to Calcutta-He is degraded from his office

by the Emperor of China-Lord Elgin and Baron Gros proceed up the

Peiho River to Tien_Sin-Treaty of Peace with China signed there-

Lord Elgin goes to Japan-He lands in state at Jeddo, the capital-

Treaty between Great Britain and Japan.

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UNITED STATES.-Message of the President-Topics-Chinese Treaty-

Japanese Treaty-Relations with Great Britain-Relations with Spain.

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PUBLIC DOCUMENTS.

STATE PAPERS :—

Correspondence respecting Fo-

reign Refugees-Conspiracy

to Murder Bill.

Papers relating to the Indian

Mutinies.

Act for the better Government

of India

The Oaths Act

peror of the French :-

Trial of Simon Barnard for

now.

Capture of Canton

Forcing of the Peiho River

India :-

Storm and Capture of Luck-

LIST OF ACTS, Public and Pri-

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Trial of the Directors for

vate, for Session 1858

AVERAGE PRICES OF CORN, HAY,

STRAW, CLOVER, AND BUT-

CHER'S MEAT

ANNUAL REGISTER,

FOR THE YEAR

1858.

HISTORY OF EUROPE.

CHAPTER I.

PROCEEDINGS IN PARLIAMENT.-The Session of 1857-8 resumed after the Adjournment on the 4th of February-The Earl of Derby in the House of Lords expresses his surprise at the omission of any Ministerial statement, and refers at some length to the State of Public Affairs, especially to the Mutiny in India, the War with China, and the Relations of this Country with France-He is answered by Earl Granville -Remarks of Lord Panmure and Earl Grey on Military Arrange· ments, and of Lords Brougham and Campbell on the Laws affecting Foreign Conspirators in England-Lord Palmerston gives notice of a Bill to amend the Law of Conspiracy-Marriage of the Princess Royal-Addresses of congratulation to Her Majesty on this event are moved in both Houses, and carried nem. con.-LEGISLATION FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA-The President of the Board of Control moves for leave to bring in a Bill to enable the East India Company to borrow Ten Millions for the service of the Government-Remarks of Mr. T. Baring, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Cardwell, Mr. Disraeli, Sir F. Baring, and other Members-Leave given-The amount authorized being afterwards reduced to Eight Millions, the Bill is passed-Thanks of Parliament to the Civil and Military Officers and Servants in India-The Motion is made in the House of Lords by Lord Panmure-His speech-Lord Derby takes exception to Lord Canning's name being included in the vote-Speeches of the Duke of Argyll, the Duke of Cambridge, and Lord Falkland-The Resolutions are agreed to-In the House of Commons, after an objection from Mr. Disraeli on a point of form, which is overruled, VOL. C. [B]