HL Deb 28 April 1856 vol 141 c1591
THE EARL OF CLARENDON

I rise, my Lords, to lay on the table of your Lordships' House a copy of the Treaty of Peace concluded at Paris, which has been signed by the Plenipotentiaries of England, France, Russia, Austria, Prussia, Sardinia, and Turkey. The ratifications of this treaty were exchanged yesterday, and have been received to-day. There are three separate conventions annexed to it, which will also be printed with it. There is also a declaration respecting maritime law, and the course to be pursued with reference to neutrals during time of war, which has been signed by the Plenipotentiaries on behalf of their respective Powers.

LORD BROUGHAM

To do away with privateering?

THE EARL OF CLARENDON

Yes, I have likewise to lay before your Lordships copies of all the protocols of the sittings and conferences, during the time of the session of the Congress at Paris; and I have now further to move, that this treaty be taken into consideration by your Lordships on this day week.