bill.

Sept. 27. At Dingwall and Inverness, on results of free trade and evils
of war.

Oct. 12. Tribute to memory of Sir R. Peel at unveiling of statue at
Manchester. At town hall on Russo-Turkish question.

1854.

Jan. 7. Fourth son, Herbert John, born.

March 6. Introduces budget.
" 17. In support of Oxford University bill.
" 21. Replies to Mr. Disraeli's attack on his financial schemes.
" 25. At Mansion House banquet on war and finance.

April 7. On second reading of Oxford University bill.
" 11. Statement on public expenditure and income.

May 8. Introduces war budget.
" 22. Defends resolution empowering government to issue two millions
of exchequer bonds against criticism of Mr. Disraeli.
" 25. On second reading of bill for revision of parliamentary oaths.
" 29. On withdrawal of Bribery Prevention bills.

June 2. Explains provisions of Revenue and Consolidated Fund Charges
bill.
" 21. On proposal to abolish church rates.
" 29. Brings in bill for repeal of usury laws.

Dec. 13. On the Crimean war.
" 2. Moves resolution for regulation of interest on Savings Bank
deposits.

1855.

Jan. 29. Opposes Mr. Roebuck's motion.

Feb. 5. Explains reasons for government's resignation.
" 22. Withdraws from cabinet.
" 23. Explains reasons.

March 19. Explains methods adopted to meet war expenditure.
" 19. In favour of free press.
" 26. Defends government of Sardinia in debate on military
convention.

April 20. Criticises budget of Sir G. C. Lewis.
" 26. On principles of taxation.
" 30. Criticises government Loan bill.

May 9. Opposes bill for amendment of marriage law.
" 21. Moves adjournment of debate to discuss Vienna conferences.
" 24. On prosecution of the war.

June. 'Sardinia and Rome,' in _Quarterly_.
" 15. On civil service reform.
" 15. Statement as to Aberdeen government, and terms of peace.

July 10. In favour of open admission to civil service.
" 20, 23, and 27. Protests against the system of subsidies, on the
guarantee of Turkish loan.

Aug. 3. On Vienna negotiations.

Oct. 12. Lecture on Colonial Policy at Hawarden.

Nov. 12. Lecture on Colonies at Chester.

1856.

Feb. 29. On report of Crimean commissioners.

April 11. Condemns government proposals for national education.
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