Mr. Waddington to Mr. Hammond.
Referring to the previous correspondence relative to an alleged breach of the foreign enlistment act by Mr. Patrick H. Finney, I am directed by Secretary Sir George Grey to acquaint you, for the information of Earl Russell, that the papers in the case having been laid before the law officers of the crown in Ireland, they delivered an opinion, dated the 2d instant. The crown solicitor having been instructed to act upon that opinion with regard to procuring further evidence from the witness, William Pike, obtained from him a statement in writing, which has also been submitted to the law officers, who are of opinion that the evidence would not be sufficient to sustain a prosecution. I am, &c.,