§ SIR DE LACY EVANSsaid, he would beg to inquire of the noble Lord at the head of the Government what number of marines were to be sent with the expedition to China? It was desirable that the marines should bear a large proportion to the soldiers of the line, as they were peculiarly well adapted for the operations which 2482 would have to be undertaken by the expedition.
§ VISCOUNT PALMERSTONsaid, that the number of soldiers of the line and of marines engaged in the service was a matter which was still under the consideration of the Government, and he could give no positive information upon the subject.