1862.
Jan. 11. At Edinburgh on American Civil War and results of French treaty.
April 3. Introduces budget.
April 7. Replies to criticisms on budget.
April 10. Defends proposed brewers' licences.
April 11. Defends government's Italian policy.
April 23. At Manchester on value of competitive examinations and the death of Prince Albert.
April 24. At Manchester condemns extravagance in public expenditure.
May 8. Replies to criticisms of Sir S. Northcote on his financial proposals.
May 13. Defends principles on which income-tax is levied.