2 APRIL 1859, Page 2

Mr. Gladstone's successor in Ionia, Sir Henry Storks, has not

allowed the grass to grow under his feet. He has appointed, with the concurrence of the Senate, a commission, which seems very well composed, "to inquire into all the public departments, for the purpose of recommending such changes and improvements as can be legally carried into effect by the Government, with a view to greater efficiency and economy in the public service." Over this commission Sir Henry Storks will himself preside, and bring to bear upon the direction of the inquiry that sound judg- ment and practical sagacity for which he was conspicuous at home.