Mr. Moran to Mr. Seward
Sir: The telegraph will have informed you long before this can reach Washington, of the arrival in London this week of Sir Robert Napier from his successful military expedition to Abyssinia, and of the vote of thanks to him and his officers and men, passed unanimously on Thursday evening by Parliament. Herewith I transmit a copy of the Times of the 3d instant, containing reports of the speeches made in both houses by the movers and seconders of these resolutions of thanks.
An episode of a remarkable character occurred in the House of, Lords the same evening, in the debate on the boundary bill. Earl Russell and other opposition leaders left the House with the mass of their followers, on the ground that the government had broken faith with them. The event is said to be without precedent, and has been much discussed, particularly as it was followed in the same place by a rather stormy scene last night. I inclose copies of the leading newspapers of the day containing comments upon these novel incidents.
I have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant,
Hon. William H. Seward, Secretary of State, Washington, D. C.