§ Lord John Russell appeared at the Bar with his Majesty's most gracious answer to the Address of August 11th, with respect to Orange Lodges. It was as follows:—
§ "I have received your dutiful Address, submitting to me certain resolutions on the subject of Orange Lodges in the Army.
§ "My attention has been, and shall continue to be, directed to practices contrary to the regulations and injurious to the discipline of my troops.
§ "I owe it no less to the dignity of my Crown than to the safety of the country and the welfare of my brave and loyal army, to discourage and prevent any attempts to introduce secret societies into its ranks; and you may rely on my determination to adopt the most effectual means for that purpose."
§ Lord John Russell moved that this answer from his Majesty be entered on the journals of the House.
§ Agreed to nem. con.