[From the Correspondent of a Sydney Paper.] Saturday, April 1.

New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume IX, Issue 935, 19 July 1854, Page 4

[From the Correspondent of a Sydney Paper.] Saturday, April 1.

The debate in both Houses of Parliament last night w&s the most important cf the sesBioa. It announced the unanimous voice of the people, through their representatives, in support | of ths throne, oa its declaration of war against Russia. In the House of Lords, the Earl of Clarendon , moved the addresa in reply to her Majesty's mes- i sage, announcing the breaking out of hostilities j with Russia. His Lordship took a re7iew of the j Eastern question from the first to the last, and clearly pointed out the necessity of checking ths advaaceof Ku»sia on the soaib, by supporting Turkey against the aggression of the Cssr. He observed finally that the Government had bean desired to slate the object 3 of the war, and tha terras upon which they would consent to peace. The Government entered upon the war to repel the unjust aggressions of Russia, but ia what manner peace would be made depended entirely upon the success which might attend her Majesty's arms. This country could never consent to see Russia in possession of Constantinople, although there was n»t a man iv Russia who did not expect it would ultimately belong to her. The possession of Constantinople would give to . her preponderating political and tjrritorial influ- j ence in Europe aud Asia, which would be exer- ! cised to check the progress of knowledge and tha , free expression of opinion. Alludiug to the posi- ' tion of the German Powers, he expressed his hope that Austria and Prussia would taks that part in this struggle which became them. If ! they did, peace would be established upon a solid and secure foundries ; Lut psaco wculd neither be Bac»j;o so/ solid 'unless the territorial aggreasicne and the immoderate influence of Russia were checked. He disclaimed tbe idea of a pro- j lectorate by this coanlry over the Christian sub- j jects of the Porte, observing that the tort* had j granted to ihem equal rights with its other subjects by the spontaneous act of tbe Sultan ; and, bringing his observations to a close, the noble earl prayed that ths protection of Heaven might ; ba vouchsafed to her Majesty's amis. The Earl of Derby would not oppo3« the slightest opposition to the address, ac he felt satisfi«d that the war waa a just war, but be thought the country had an inadequate conception of its magnitude and probable dnralios. Lord Brougham expressed his opinion that the contest would neither be short nor <asy. Fiually the address was agreed to, and tbe Earl of Aberdeen announced that her Majesty would receive it oa Monday at S o'clock. In the Commons Lord J. Russell moved the answer to her Majesty's Message. More than half a century had, he said, elapsed since such a message had been sent to Parliament ; and for furty years the nation had enjoyed tha blessings of peace. Neceesity alone could justify war — the prosperity it interrupted and the miseries it occasioned being remembered ; but unless we were prepared to oubmit to further aggressions on the part of Russia, the proposed address must be supported. His Lordship also took a review of the who!* question, end tha progress of the negociations for a peaceful settlement, aad finally remarked that we had the cordial support of France, that the communications with Austria were satisfactory in toae, but the views o£ Prussia were too narrow. Negotiations were still going on with both the latter governments. Mr. Layard heard Lord J. Russell's noble sentiments with pleasure, butremarked that he thought the conduct of ministers ought, hereaftsr, to became a subject of discussion. Lord Dudley Stuart characterised the acts of Russia as tbe unprincipled proceedings of an aggressive power ; he did not consider that the war was being carried on with sufficient vigour to promise an early termination. Mr. Disraeli supported tbe address, deeming it the duty of Parliament to rally round the sovereign when she declared that she found it necessary to go to war ; but he vindicated the right of tbe opposition to criticise tbe policy which had rendered that war necessary. After a debate of eight hours' duration, the address was agreed to, and on the motion of Lord J. Rossell, seconded by Mr. Disraeli, arranged to b« carried before her Majesty by the whole house on Monday. Monday, April 3. Both Houses of Parliament met to-day at about half-past two o'clock, and the members immediately proceeded in procession by coach to the paiace, to deliver their reply to the message of Her Majesty declaring war against Russia. About one hundred peers sud one hundred and fifty commoners comprised the respective houses ; all were dressed in state or other uniform. Plymouth, April 3, 1854. Tbe all absorbing subject is tbe eastern war. At this lime, April 3rd, tbe first division of the northern fl.eer, under Sir Charles Napier, is probably steaming u,p tue Baltic for the Island of

Aland, at the mouth of the Golf of Bothnia. It is in possession of the Russians, from whom it is expected to be taken. Here the first division will form their bead quarters, cruising right across the mouth of the Gulf of Finland, and stopping all communication with Petersburgh, while the traffic of the Gulf of Bothnia will be at the same time suspended. A descent on Revel will most likely be made. Whilst Sir Charles Napier is at the eastern part of the Baltic, a second diviiion of sailing men-of-war will occupy the Great nnd Little Belts, and seize any of the enemy's ships which may have escaped the first division. There is no news yet of contact, but such is hourly expected. Some 12,000 English and French soldiers and marines will assist in the north. The Emperor meantime haß been far from idle. All tbe buoys and beacons have been removed, and while tbe sea was covered with ice large holes were cut in different parts, and immense blocks of granite let down to impede navigation. Accounts from the Black Sea to March 13, state that tba Admiral was at Beicos. The united fleets of England, France, and Turkey, amount to SO sail, chiefly steamers. They have cruised unmolested through the Black Sea. The Russian force is concentrated in Sebastopol, from which port, according to Vienna news dated 30th March five Russian otearaers, with large vessels in tow, containing in all 4000' troops, had just departed. Same despatch states that the united fleets were still at Beicos Bay, waiting for coal. Some 20,000 English and 30,000 French troops with appurtenances, will shortly reach Constantinople, where residences are taken for Lord Raglan, and tbe French General, and barracks, hospitals, &c, for the soldiers. About 6000 English soldiers have arrived en route for Gallipoli, where some of the French have already landed. | The Journal ds Franhfort states that the passage of the Danube was begun on the 22nd March, upon four points, and in three columns. The force which bad reached the right bank conoisted j of 41 battalions of infantry, three of cavalry, one iof Coosacks, and 140 guns. The Turkish army 1 stationed between Eultscha and Matschin is estimated at 30,000 men, with 60 guns. The position of Austria is, at the least, doubtful; bat there is some hope that she will consider the crossing of the Danube by the Russians as a cause of war.