Hansard's Parliamentary Debates

May 8. Rajah of Sattara-Presentation of a Petition

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11. Religious Opinions Relief Bill-Motion of the Bishop of Exeter
that certain Questions relating to Religious Opinions Relief be
proposed to the Judges-Motion withdrawn.

12. The Corn Laws-Presentation of a Petition

Religious Opinions Relief Bill-Question

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14. The Corn Laws-Question

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15. Clerks of the Crown (Ireland)-Motion of the Marquess of Clanri-
carde for the Production of Papers-Motion agreed to
Religious Opinions Relief Bill-Order of the Day for going into
Committee read-Objection of the Bishop of Exeter to House
going into Committee-House in Committee

18. Corn Importation Bill-The First Reading of the Bill
Charitable Trusts Bill-Motion of the Lord Chancellor, "That the
Bill be read a Second Time"-Amendment of Lord Cottenham,
"That the Bill be read a Second Time that day Six Months"
-Motion negatived-Bill put off for Six Months

19. Education in Wales-Presentation of a Petition ...

Customs Duties Bill-The First Reading of the Bill

Convicts in Australia-Question

22. Art Unions-Presentation of a Petition

Crime in Ireland-Motion of the Marquess of Normanby for the

Production of Papers-Motion agreed to

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25. Accouchement of Her Majesty-Motion of the Duke of Wellington
"For an Address to Her Majesty congratulating Her Majesty
on the Birth of another Princess"-Address agreed to
Corn Importation Bill-Order of the Day read-Motion of the
Earl of Ripon, "That the Bill be read a Second Time"-
Amendment of the Duke of Richmond, "That the Bill be read
a Second Time that day Six Months "-Debate adjourned ... 1084

26. Corn Importation Bill-Adjourned Debate on the Duke of Rich-

mond's Amendment to the Second Reading of the Corn Impor-

tation Bill-Debate again adjourned to Thursday

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28. Corn Importation Bill-Adjourned Debate on the Duke of Rich-
mond's Amendment to the Second Reading of the Corn Impor-
tation Bill-(Third Night)-Amendment negatived-Division
Lists, &c.-The Second Reading of the Bill ...

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II. SUBJECTS OF DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

Pensions to Viscount Hardinge and Lord Gough-Order of the
Day for going into Committee of the whole House to consider
Her Majesty's Most Gracious Messages, read-House in Com-
mittee-Royal Messages read-Motion of Sir R. Peel, "That
the Annual Sum of 3,0001. be granted to Her Majesty out of
the Consolidated Fund of the United Kingdom of Great Britain

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and Ireland, and to be settled upon Lieutenant General Henry

Viscount Hardinge, and the two next Surviving Heirs Male of

the said Henry Viscount Hardinge"-Vote agreed to-Resolu-

tion to be reported

May 4. Lord Gough's Pension-Her Majesty's Message concerning Lord

Gough considered in Committee-Resolved, "That the Annual

Sum of 2,000l. be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consoli-

dated Fund of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire-

land, and to be settled upon Lieutenant General Hugh Lord

Gough, and the two next Surviving Heirs Male of the Body of

the said Hugh Lord Gough "-Vote agreed to-Resolution to

be reported

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Corn Importation Bill-On Question, "That the House go into

Committee on the Corn Importation Bill"-Amendment of Lord

G. Bentinck, "That the Speaker do leave the Chair that day

Three Months"-Amendment negatived-House in Committee

-Preamble postponed-Motion of Lord G. Bentinck, "That the

Chairman report progress, and ask leave to sit again"-Motion

negatived-Division Lists, &c.-House resumed-Committee

to sit again

Members of the House acting as Counsel-Motion of Mr. Hawes,
"That Mr. Charles Buller have leave to attend as Counsel be-
fore the House of Lords "-Objected to-Motion withdrawn

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5. Corn Law-Oats-House in Committee-Amendment of Lord G.

Bentinck, "That the word Oats' be omitted from the First

Clause"-Amendment withdrawn-Remainder of the Clause

agreed to-On Question, "That the Clause stand part of the

Bill"-Amendment of Lord G. Bentinck, "That it be omitted'

-Clause agreed to-Remaining Clauses agreed to-Report to

be received

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6. Roman Catholic Relief Bill-Order of the Day for going into

Committee read-On Question, "That the Speaker do leave the

Chair"-Amendment of Mr. Colquhoun, "That this House re-

solve itself into the said Committee upon this day Six Months"

--Amendment negatived-Division Lists, &c.-House in Com-

mittee-Motion of Mr. Watson, "To divide the Bill and to

strike out the first three Clauses, that the Chairman report

progress, and that the Bill be recommitted on Wednesday fort-

night"-Motion agreed to-On Question, "That the First Clause

of the Second Part stand part of the Bill"-Amendment of Mr.

Law, "That the Clause be omitted"-Amendment withdrawn

-House resumed-Bill reported-Report to be taken into

consideration that day Fortnight

Administration of Criminal Justice Bill-House in Committee-

Clause proposed to be added to Bill by Mr. Law withdrawn-

House resumed-Report to be brought up

Fees in Courts of Law and Equity-Motion of Mr. Watson, "That

a Select Committee be appointed to inquire into the Nature and

Extent of the Taxation of Suitors by the collection of Fees in

the Courts of Law and Equity," &c.-Motion negatived-

Division Lists, &c.

8. Railway Legislation-Motion of Mr. Hudson for the Insertion of

a Clause in all Railway Bills of the present Session, by which

New Companies are to be incorporated-Motion by leave with-

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May 8. Loughborough Petty Sessions-Questions

Corn Importation Bill-Bill reported-On Question, "That the
Amendments made by the Committee be read a Second Time"
-Amendment of Sir C. Burrell, "That the Report be further
taken into consideration that day Six Months"-Amendment
withdrawn-Amendment made by the Committee on the Bill
agreed to-Bill to be read a Third Time on Monday

11. The Bridport Election-Presentation of a Petition-Motion of

Mr. Bankes, "That the Petition be printed "-Motion agreed

Corn Importation Bill-On Question "That the Corn Importation

Bill be read a Third Time"-Amendment of the Marquess of

Granby, "That the Bill be read a Third Time that day Six

Months"-Debate adjourned

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12. South Nottingham Election-Explanation of Mr. Hildyard in
answer to previous Statement of the Earl of Lincoln-Earl of
Lincoln's Explanation

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Corn Importation Bill-Adjourned Debate on the Marquess of
Granby's Amendment to the Third Reading of the Corn Impor-
tation Bill-Debate again adjourned

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13. Attendance on Committees-Statement of Mr. Gisborne relating

to Members being compelled to attend Committees during the

Sitting of the House

The Ten Hours' Factory Bill-Order of the Day for resuming the

Adjourned Debate on Mr. Fielden's Motion for the Second

Reading of the Ten Hours' Factory Bill, read-Debate again

adjourned on the Motion of Mr. Bankes

14. Proceedings upon Railway Bills-Question

Mr. J. Toulmin Smith and the Excise-Motion of Mr. Spooner,

"That a Select Committee be appointed to consider the Peti-

tions of Mr. Toulmin Smith, and the Papers presented to the

House relative to the Case stated in those Petitions"-Motion

negatived

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Commercial Policy of Government-Canada-Motion of Lord G.
Bentinck for the Production of Papers-Motion, with certain
additions as proposed by Sir Geo. Clerk, agreed to

15. East India Companies Annuities to Viscount Hardinge and Lord

Gough-Motion of Mr. Hogg for leave to introduce two Bills to

authorize the East India Company to grant Annuities to Vis-

count Hardinge and Lord Gough for their recent brilliant Ser-

vices in the East Indies-Leave given-The First Reading of

the Bill

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Post Office-Question

Corn Importation Bill-Adjourned Debate on the Marquess of

Granby's Amendment to the Third Reading of the Corn Impor-

tation Bill-(Third Night)-Amendment negatived-Main Ques-

tion agreed to-Division Lists, &c.-Bill read a Third Time

and passed

18. Magisterial Oppression-Question

Silvester's Case-The Game Laws-Question

Breach of Privilege-Explanation

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May 18. Customs Duties Bill-On the Motion, "That the Amendments made

by the Committee be now read a Second Time"-Amendment

of Lord G. Bentinck, That the Report be taken into further

consideration that day Six Months"-Amendment by leave

withdrawn-Amendments read a Second Time-Bill ordered to

be read a Third Time

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Viscount Hardinge's Annuity Bill-House in Committee-First

Clause agreed to-Bill to be reported.

19. Sites for Places of Worship in Scotland-Motion of Mr. Fox
Maule for leave to bring in a Bill-Leave given
Customs Duties Bill-Agricultural Statistics-The Third Read-
ing of the Bill-Bill passed

Quarantine Laws-Motion of Dr. Bowring for the Production of

Papers-Motion agreed to

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Bridport Election-Čase of William Rockett-Motion of Mr. G.

Bankes, "That William Rockett have leave to state his Case

at the Bar of this House with reference to the Bridport Elec-

tion"-Amendment of Mr. Christie, "That the Petition of

William Rockett be referred to a Select Committee," &c.-

Motion and Amendment withdrawn-Amendment of Mr. Chris-

tie again moved as a substantive Motion-Amendment of the

Attorney General, "To omit all the words after 'Romilly''

The House divided on the Question, "That the words proposed

to be left out stand part of the Question"-Motion negatived―
Division Lists, &c.-Debate adjourned

Railway Companies Dissolution Bill-House in Committee-Bill

passed through Committee, and to be reported

20. Distress in Ireland-Question

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912

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Lace Factories Bill-Motion of Mr. T. Duncombe, "That the Bill
be read a Second Time"-Amendment of Sir J. Graham,
"That the Bill be read a Second Time that day Six Months"
-Motion negatived-Division Lists, &c.

The Poisoning Case at Happisburgh-Question

21. German Customs Tariff-Question

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Equestrian Statue to the Duke of Wellington-Question

The Officers of the Ecclesiastical Commission-Explanation—

Motion of Mr. Hume for the Production of a certain Paper-

Motion withdrawn

Mr. W. Smith O'Brien-Letter received by the Speaker from Mr.

Smith O'Brien read-Motion of Mr. O'Connell, "That the

Correspondence be printed, circulated with the Votes, and taken

into consideration To-morrow"-Agreed to-Ordered accord-
ingly
New Zealand-Withdrawal of Notice of Motion by Mr. C. Buller
Real Property-Motion of Viscount Ebrington for the Reappoint-
ment of the Real Property Commission-House counted out

Mr. W. Smith O'Brien-Order of the Day for taking into consi-

deration the Subject-matter of the Letter of W. Smith O'Brien,

Esq. to Mr. Speaker, read-Motion of Mr. O'Connell, "That

the Order made upon the 27th of April last, that William Smith

O'Brien, Esq. do attend the said Committee To-morrow be dis-

charged"-Motion negatived-Division List, &c.

May 22. Ten Hours' Factory Bill-Adjourned Debate on Mr. Fielden's
Motion for the Second Reading of the Ten Hours' Factory Bill
(Third Night)-Motion negatived-Division Lists, &c.-Se-
cond Reading put off for Six Months

25. Measures of Relief for Ireland-Question

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Birth of a Princess-Motion of Sir R. Peel for a Congratulatory
Address to Her Majesty on the Birth of another Princess-
Motion carried nem. con.

"That

Liberation of Mr. W. S. O'Brien-Motion of Mr. Shaw,

William Smith O'Brien, Esq., in custody of the Serjeant-at-

Arms attending this House, be discharged out of custody, pay-

ing his Fees"--Motion carried nem. con.

Protection of Life (Ireland)-Explanation

Spanish Discriminating Duties-Question

Crime in Ireland-Explanation

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Supply-Civil Contingencies-House in Committee

26. Spanish Discriminating Duties-Repetition of previous Question

Tragical Occurrence at Birdhill-Question

Transportation-Van Diemen's Land-House counted out

28. Andover Union-Motion of Lord Courtenay, "That the Andover

Union Committee have power from time to time to report its

Proceedings to the House".

the House" Motion negatived - Division

Lists, &c.
Bridport Election-Order of the Day for resuming the Adjourned
Debate read-Amendment of Mr. Henley to add certain words
to the original Motion- Amendment negatived — Division
Lists, &c.

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The Colonial Office-Explanation

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29. Adjournment and Business of the House-Motion of Sir R. Peel,

That the House at its rising do adjourn to Friday next"-Mo-

tion agreed to

Treaty between Russia and Turkey-Question

The Oregon Question-Question

Retiring Allowances to Naval Officers-Explanation