§ MR. PEACOCKEsaid, he rose to ask Her Majesty's Government, On what grounds the Tuscaloosa has been seized at the Cape of Good Hope?
§ VISCOUNT PALMERSTONSir, the Tuscaloosa was seized, in the first instance, in consequence of instructions sent out to the Cape, founded on a former supposed condition of things. The Tuscaloosa was not in port when those instructions arrived, but when she returned, the Governor, acting upon those instructions, seized her. Upon further representations, however, and a full consideration of the case, it has been determined that there are no proper grounds internationally for seizing her, and orders have been sent out to set her at liberty.
§ LORD ROBERT CECILMay I ask whether compensation will be given for the injury?
§ VISCOUNT PALMERSTONThe noble Lord has not given notice of his Question.