The House of Commons reassembled this afternoon ; but the
affairs of Spain appeared to be entirely forgotten, nearly the whole of the sitting being devoted to a discussion on several motions of Mr. HUME relative to the late Brevet Promotions. Some of the returns moved for by Mr. HUME were ordered, and others refused ; but we suspect that the Member for Middlesex has obtained most of what he required. One of those which he is not to have, Lord HOWICK declared would take between five and six years to make out. The only remarkable point in the discussion had reference to the promotion of the retired General Thornton. Sir JOHN ELLEY said, that the General's claims to promotion were his services, and his wounds ; be was besides a faithful, loyal, and affectionate servant of his Sovereign. Mr. Hum said—" Who is not?" Sir JOHN EI.LEY responded—" Joseph Hume, I should think." Mr. HUME exclaimed—" If there ever was an untruth, that is one." The SPEAK F. It interfered, and said that Sir John Elley must recall his words. Mr. BUMF. considered that an apology was due to the House, if not to himself. Sir JOHN ELLEY accordingly did apologize ; attributing his warmth to his personal regard for General Thornton, and declaring that be bad no intention to give offence, or to question Mr. flume's loyalty.
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