the correspondence relating to the transaction; and I do not know that there would be any particular objection to doing so.  It consists of angry notes on one side and the other, and I cannot think we should be promoting a good understanding with, the three Powers by producing it; but as far as concerns its being a record of anything I have done, or have not done, I have no objection.  The hon. member asks for all the correspondence which may have passed from the year 1835 downwards on the subject of the Russian fleet in commission in the Baltic.  I do not recollect that any particular communications took place on this subject between the British Government on the one hand, and those of Russia or France on the other.  Of course, it is utterly impossible for a Power which, like England, depends mainly for its security on its naval defence, not to watch with attentive anxiety the armaments or the state of naval preparation which from time to time may exist in other great countries.  Therefore our attention may, no doubt, have been more or less directed, especially when questions of great difficulty and delicacy have been pending between Russia and England, and a state of mutual distrust to some extent existed, towards the naval footing of Russia both in the Baltic and Black Sea.  Of course, also, though I do not particularly recollect the circumstance as having happened in 1835 or 1836, the immense amount of naval preparation in France must always form an element in the consideration of the Government of this country, in taking into account the means which England must possess to maintain its station amongst the empires of the world.  I have now gone through, as far as memory and time permitted, the principal topics on which he touched.  It was only last night I was able to put together the observations I have ventured to offer to the House.  I have taken them in the order he stated them in the motion of which he gave notice.  Upon the general character of my public conduct I can only repeat what I said when last I had the honour to address this House.  I can only say, if any one in this House should think fit to make an inquiry into the whole of my political conduct, both as recorded in official documents, or in private letters and correspondence, there is nothing which I would not most willingly submit to the inspection of any reasonable man in this House.  I will add, that I am conscious of some of those offences which have been charged against me by the hon. and learned member.  I am conscious that, during the time for which I have had the honour to direct the foreign relations of this country I have devoted to them all the energies which I possess.  Other men might have acted, no doubt, with more ability—­none could have acted with a more entire devotion both of their time and faculties.  The principle on which I have thought the foreign affairs of this country ought to be conducted is, the principle of maintaining peace and friendly understanding with all nations,