§ MR. DISRAELII rise, Sir, for the purpose of asking the right hon. Gentleman, Whether Her Majesty's Government have received any answer from the Government of the United States to the "friendly" communication they have addressed to that Government; and, if so, what opportunity will be given to Parliament to become acquainted with its contents?
MR. GLADSTONEI have, Sir, no official information to give to the right hon. Gentleman on the subject. But as several journals have referred to the matter, with the observation that the Despatch of the American Government is in our hands, I wish to say that they are in error. As far as I know, the Despatch was received in London this morning, and is in the hands of the American Minister. Beyond that, I have no information at present.