supposed that the Motion for Adjournment might be treated as an omnibus Motion, and begged to inquire, What course would be taken with regard to the Notice given by the right hon. Gentleman (Sir Charles Adderley) respecting the Ashantee War? It was not right that Parliament should close its sittings without considering the question, and without a statement from the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies as to the policy to be pursued upon the question. He begged to ask the right hon. Gentleman at the head of the Government, Whether he would use his influence to have the discussion of the question brought on that evening?
in reply, said, his right hon. Friend was not dependent upon influence of his to bring on the Motion of which he had given Notice. It was a matter which depended altogether upon the will of the House.
Motion, by leave, withdrawn.