§ Lord John Russellinquired of the right hon. Gentleman, the First Lord of the Treasury, whether he should now object to his motion for a vote of thanks to Sir H. Pottinger?
§ Sir Robert Peelin reply stated that he should decidedly object to such a motion, as Sir H. Pottinger had not yet been abused in the House, besides which the treaty had not been ratified.
§ Lord John Russelladmitted the force of the latter objection, and stated that he should postpone his motion for a fortnight, and hoped, for Sir H. Pottinger's sake, that some one would be found, before the ratification reached this country, who would abuse that distinguished public officer.
§ Sir Robert PeelThe abuse will not come from this side of the House.
§ The House adjourned at half past two o'clock.