The Week.

from the imputation cast upon him in the House of Commons during a recent debate , that he ivas indifferent to the fate of the Poles . So far from this being tbe case , he should rejoice to see Poland accomplish her independence , if there was any guarantee that such an event would not prove a source of danger to Europe . AVith regard to Russia ' s reply to the six points , the

noble Earl said that the Austrian Government , on receiving Prince Gortchakoff's despatch , at once telegraphed to St . Petersburg , refecting the proposal of a conference merely of the three Powers which divided the spoil on the partition of Poland . Lord Stratford de R , edcliffe strongly opposed any policy which would have the effect of leading to a war with Russia ou the

Polish question . Lord Etlenborougb thought the reply of Prince Gortchakoff put an end to all hope of settling this question by diplomacy . He strongly denounced the atrocities committed by the Russians in Poland , and described the Emperor Alexander as the " first revolutionist in Europe . " After some remarks from Lord Malmesbury and Lord Granville , the

subject dropped . —Lord Shaftesbury made an earnest appeal in behalf of the children who do not enjoy the protection of the Factory Act , and expressed a hope that next session a measure would be introduced ivith the view of extending to other kinds of labour the restrictions now enforced in factories . Their lordships met for a short time on Saturday , and

proceeded to dispose of a few bills remaining before them . On Monday Lord Stratford de Redcliffe expressed a strong opinion against the policy of ceding the Ionian Islands to Greece , and more especially against the guarantees proposed by her Majesty's Government . Lord Russell defended the transfer of the Septinsular Republic , and stated that that transfer was opposed neither by Austria nor by Turkey . Lord Derby concurred generally in the views expressed by Lord Stratford de Redcliffe , and

condoled with the yonng King of Greece on tbe arduous task which lay before him . —The Appropriation Bill was read a third time and passed ; and , after conversations on the metropolitan railways , and the recent minute relative to the parliamentary grants to endowed schools , their Lordships adjourned . ——On Monday Parliament was prorogued by commission . The royal speech may very briefly be summarised . Her Majesty lias seen

with " deep regret" the present condition of Poland , and she has been engaged , in concert with the Sovereigns of France and Austria in endeavouring to obtain the fulfilment of the stipulations of the treaty of Vienna iu behalf of the Poles . " Her Majesty trusts that these stipulations will be carried into execution , and that thus a conflict , distressing to humanity and

dangerous to the tranquility of Europe , may be brought to a close . " —With reference to the war in America , the policy of strict neutrality hitherto adopted will be adhered to . The election of Prince AA'illiam . of Denmar to the throne of Greece , the troubles in Japan , and the rupture with Brazil are next referred to . AVith respect to the Brazilian dispute , " Her Majesty

has no wish that this estrangement should continue , and ivould he glad to see her relations AA'ith Brazil re-established . "—The Commons are thanked for their liberal supplies . The distress in Lancashire and in Ireland , the renewal of the disturbances in Neiv Zealand , the generally prosperous condition of the country in the race of the most adverse circumstances , and

the hopeful prospects of India , are touched upon . And a brief record is giver , of the " measures of public usefulness " which have been passed during the session . In the HOUSE OP COMMONS on Thursday , July 23 , at the morning sitting , two important matters were discussed . On the motion for the third reading of the Appropriation Bill , Mr . S . Fitzgerald asked for some explanation from the Government of its policy in regard to the Germanic Confederation and Denmark .

He condemned the despatch written on the subject by Earl Russell some time ago , and said it had emboldened the Conf ' ede " ration to make demands which could not be acceded to without injury to the interests of this country . The Confederation had threatened the occupation of Hcdstein in six weeks if those demands upon the King of Denmark were not complied ivith . Lord Palmerston agreed that it ivas of importance that the

integrity of Denmark should be preserved . He thought the Confederation would take more time to consider before they occupied Holstein . If they took such a step they must make up their minds that they ivould have other Powers besides Denmark to contend with . He had no doubt , however , that the representations which ivould be made would be effectual in preventing a

rupture . —Mr . Cobden called attention to a memorial from several Liverpool shipowners in reference to the fitting out of Confederate privateers in British ports . He contended that no technical difficulties ought to stand in the ivay of putting a stop to such proceedings , and demanded that we should preserve a perfect neutrality in the American war . Lord Pahnerston said

this country had recognised the fact that there ivere two belligerents on the other side of the Atlantic , and not merely a legitimate Government ancl a rebellion against that Government . Under those circumstances her Majesty ' s Government had taken every step possible to enforce the law in relation to the fitting out of ships . —The Appropriation Bill was then read a third

time . —At the evening sitting , after the questions had been disposed of , Mr . Grant Duff called attention to the necessity of removing the seat of the Indian Government from Calcutta . He contended that that place ivas by no means the best ivhieh could be chosen for the abode of tbe Government . Mr . Gregson expressed a different opinion ; and Sir C . AVood thought it would , under present circumstances , be very unwise to disturb the

existing arrangements . —After some conversation as to the right of the Governor General of India to send troops to the assistance of Japan or New Zealand , Sir C . Wood made his financial statement in respect to India . The accounts of the year 1831-62 showed a steady increase . AAlien the estimates for that year were brought in it was calculated that there would be a

deficiency of £ 600 , 000 . Not-withstanding , however , that the expenditure had been largely increased , the actual deficiency was only £ 51 , 000 . The income was £ 43 , 829 , 000 , and the expenditure £ 1-3 , 880 , 000 . After showing the different items of increase and decrease , be proceeded to say that the prospects for the year 1862-3 were very good . The income was higher than hud

been estimated , and the expenditure less . He concluded by moving a series of resolutions affirming the income and expenditure of the different presidencies . A discussion followed , in which Col . Sykes , Mr . Vansittart , Mr . Gregson , Mr . Kinnaird , and Mr . Ayrton took part . The resolutions were then agreed to . On Friday several measures ivere advanced a stage , including

the Augmentation of Benefices Bill , and the Statute Law Revision Bill , which were read a third time and passed . Mr . Dodson " called attention " to the- recent petition from Oxford in favour of relaxing the declaration required of persons taking degrees at that University . The lion , gentleman supported the prayer of the petitioners , and thus a discussion was raised , in

which Mr . Henley , Lord R . Cecil , Mr . Gladstone , and other members took part , but led to nothing . On Saturday a few unimportant bills were adv'anced a stage . On Monday Mr . C Fortescue stated , in reply to a question from Lord Ernest Bruce that the Order of St . Michael ancl St . George would not bo transfered to Greece with the Ionian Islands . It ivould still be

retained by her Majesty , although its rules ivould require revision . In answer to a question from Mr . II . geymour , Mr . demand has been made for their extradition . Thus all parties