§ MR. GLADSTONEsaid, he wished to inquire whether it was proposed to take the New Caledonia Bill that evening, and suggested that as Amendments were to be introduced it should be recommitted for that purpose, and printed with the Amendments previous to the third reading.
§ MR. LOWEasked if the right hon. Secretary for the Colonies would have any objection to lay before the House an estimate of the charge which he anticipated would be cast upon the Exchequer by the formation and defence of this new colony?
SIR BULWER LYTONreplied, that it 1506 was his intention to move the third reading that evening.