HC Deb 13 April 1858 vol 149 c1019
THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER

said, that since the House met his noble Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs had received an important telegram from India, and perhaps it would be agreeable to the House if he should read it. The right hon. Gentleman then read the telegram, containing the announcement of the fall of Lucknow, amid the cheers of the House.