Nov. 3. Delivers valedictory address before Edinburgh University on 'The Place of Ancient Greece in the Providential Order of the World.'
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Feb. 8. On the condition of Ireland.
Feb. 9. Introduces bill to consolidate the duties of exchequer and audit departments.
Feb. 17. Defends suspension of Habeas Corpus Act in Ireland.
Feb. 22. Tribute to memory of Lord Palmerston.
Feb. 23. On Fenianism in America.
Feb. 26. On economy in public expenditure.
March 2. Brings in bill consolidating laws regulating the preparation, issue, and payment of exchequer bills.
March 7. Suggests compromise for settling church rate question.