§ On the sum of 19,987l. being proposed to defray the expenses of the expedition to the Niger,
§ Mr. S. Wortleyinquired what had taken place with respect to the sale of Fernando Po to our Government.
§ Viscount Palmerstonsaid that the Spanish Government had agreed that the sale should take place, but having submitted the proposition to the Cortes, they found them entertaining such a disinclination to dispose of the island, that they thought it best to drop the matter.
§ Vote agreed to.