Hansard's Parliamentary Debates

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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VOLUME XCV.

THIRD SERIES.

I. SUBJECTS OF DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS.

II. SUBJECTS OF DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.
III. LISTS OF DIVISIONS.

I. SUBJECTS OF DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS.

1847.

Nov. 18. MEETING OF PARLIAMENT-Parliament opened by Commission

The Commons summoned to the Bar of the House, and ordered
to choose a Speaker, and to present the Person chosen To-
morrow at Two o'Clock for Her Majesty's Royal Approbation
19. Speaker of the House of Commons-Presentation of Mr. Shaw
Lefevre to the Lords Commissioners as the Person whom the
Commons had chosen as their Speaker-Her Majesty's Ap-
proval of the Speaker signified by the Lords Commissioners
22. The whole Sitting occupied in Swearing such Lords as pre-
sented themselves

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23. SPEECH OF THE LORDS COMMISSIONERS-The Lord President, in
pursuance of Her Majesty's Commands, delivered the Speech to

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both Houses of Parliament
Address in Answer to the Speech moved by the Earl of Yar-
borough-Address agreed to

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25. The Queen's Answer to the Address-The Lord Chamberlain
(Earl Spencer) brought up Her Majesty's Most Gracious An-
swer to the Address-Address and Answer to be Printed and
Published

209

The Government and the Bank-Question

26. The Bank of England-Presentation of Papers, and Explanation of Previous Question by Earl Grey

Committee on the Bank Charter Act-Question

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30. Hypothecation of Goods in India-Motion of the Earl of Ellen-
borough for the Production of Papers-Motion agreed to

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Dec. 2. Murders in Ireland-Presentation of a Petition by Lord Farnham

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The Currency-Commercial Distress-Motion of the Marquess of
Lansdowne, "That a Secret Committee of this House be ap-
pointed to Inquire into the Causes of the Distress which has for
some Time prevailed among the Commercial Classes, and how
far it has been affected by the Laws for Regulating the Issue
of Bank Notes Payable on Demand"-Motion (with a Verbal
Alteration suggested by Lord Stanley) agreed to

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3. The State of Ireland-Motion of the Duke of Richmond for the
Production of Papers-Motion agreed to

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478

481

6. Roman Catholic Bulls-Presentation of a Petition by the Bishop
of St. Asaph

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Denunciations by the Roman Catholic Priests in Ireland-Ques-
tions and Explanation, and Debate thereon

9. Ministers' Money (Ireland)-Presentation of a Petition by Lord
Campbell

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Crime in Ireland-Presentation of Petitions by Lord Farnham 856 13. Spiritual Destitution of Devonport-Presentation of a Petition by the Bishop of Exeter

14. Case of H. A. Brown-Presentation of a Petition by Lord
Brougham
Military and Naval Medals-Question and Explanation
The Court of Rome-The Earl of Minto-Question and Explana-
tion

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The Affairs of Switzerland-Question and Explanation

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15. Crime and Outrage (Ireland) Bill-The Second Reading of the
Bill

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Railways Bill-The Second Reading of the Bill

16. Crime and Outrage (Ireland) Bill-Order of the Day read-Mo-
tion of the Marquess of Lansdowne, "That the House resolve
itself into Committee on the Bill for the better Prevention of
Crime and Outrage in certain Parts of Ireland" - Motion
agreed to-House in Committee Bill Reported without
Amendment
Public Works (Ireland) Bill-The Second Reading of the Bill

17. The Naval and Military Medals-Question

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Dr. Hampden-The Bishops' Remonstrance-Question and Ex-
planation

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Crime and Outrage (Ireland) Bill-The Third Reading of the
Bill-Bill passed

1847.

Dec. 17. Public Works (Ireland)-House in Committee-House resumed

-Bill reported without Amendment-Standing Orders, Nos. 26

and 155 dispensed with-The Third Reading of the Bill-Bill

passed, after a Division

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20. Roman Catholic Absolution-Presentation of a Petition by Lord

Brougham

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Audit of Railway Accounts Bill-The First Reading of the

Poor Law (Ireland)-Presentation of Papers by the Marquess of

Lansdowne

Real Property Commission-Motion of Lord Brougham for the

Production of Papers

State of Public Business-Motion of the Marquess of Lansdowne,

That the House do now Adjourn to Thursday, February 3rd,

1848"-Motion agreed to

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II. SUBJECTS OF DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

Nov. 18. Choice of a Speaker-Motion of Lord Seymour, "That the

Right Hon. Charles Shaw Lefevre do take the Chair"-Mo-

tion carried nemine contradicente

19. Approval of the Speaker-Statement of the Speaker, That he

had been to the House of Peers, and that the Lords Commis-

sioners had confirmed his Appointment, with the Assurance of

Her Majesty's Sanction thereto, &c.-The Speaker afterwards

took the Oaths alone-the Remainder of the Day occupied in

Swearing Members

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20. The whole Sitting occuped in Swearing Members

22. The whole Sitting occupied in Swearing Members

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23. Address in Answer to the Speech-The Speaker reported the

Lords Commissioners' Speech to the House-Motion of Mr.

Heywood, "That an Humble Address be Presented to Her

Majesty, conveying the Thanks of this House for the Commu-
nication from the Throne"-Amendment of Mr. H. Grattan,
66 To omit all the words of the Motion after the word that,'
and to insert certain other words' (moved by the hon. Member)
in their place"-Amendment withdrawn-Motion agreed to,
and Committee appointed to draw up an Address

24. The Poor Law Commission-Question

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The Under Secretary for the Colonies-Question

Admiral Napier's Portuguese Pension-Question and Explana-

tion

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Report on the Address-Report on the Address in Answer to

Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech brought up and read-

On Question that it be read a Second Time-Agreed to-Re-

port read a Second Time, and ordered to be Presented to Her

Majesty by the Mover and Seconder, and such Members of the

House as were of the Privy Council

151

1847.

Nov. 25. Edinburgh Election-Letter received from Mr. Cowan the newly-
elected Member for Edinburgh, declining to take the Oaths and
his Seat, read to the House by the Speaker

Business of the House-Suggestion of Mr. Brotherton, That the

Orders of the Day should take Precedence of the Notices until

after the Christmas Holidays

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The Bank of England-Motion of Mr. Hindley for the Produc-
tion of Papers-Motion agreed to

Entailed Estates (Scotland)-Question

Law of Settlement-Question

Bribery and Corruption-Question

Roman Catholic Charities and Disabilities-Motion of Mr. Chis-

holm Anstey," For Leave to bring in a Bill to Amend the Laws

relating to the Charities of Roman Catholics" Motion

agreed to

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Captain Morris and the Roman Catholic Clergy of Cashel-Motion

of Mr. Maher for the Production of Papers-Motion agreed to 214

Excise Laws-Question

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26. Private Business-Motion of Mr. Labouchere, "That a Select

Committee be appointed to consider whether any, and what

Improvement can be adopted in the Mode of conducting Private

Business," &c.-Motion agreed to

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Answer to the Address-Presentation by Lord M. Hill of Her

Majesty's Answer to the Commons' Address

Excise Regulations-Malt-Question

Assistant Under Secretary for the Colonies-Question

Bank Charter Act-Question

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Railways-Motion of the Chancellor of the Exchequer for leave to
bring in a Bill-Motion agreed to-Motion of the Chancellor of
the Exchequer " For the Appointment of a Committee on Rail-
way Bills of this Session," also agreed to

Business of the House-Motion of Sir J. Pakington,

Orders of the Day should have Precedence of Motions on Tues-

days and Thursdays"-Motion withdrawn
The Rajah of Sattara-Motion of Mr. Hume for the Production
of Papers-Motion agreed to

29. Health of Towns-Question

Relief Money (Ireland)-Question and Explanation

Banking-Scotland and Ireland-Question

Hop Duty-Excise Laws-Question

Isle of Man-Question

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Supply-House in Committee of Supply-The Passages in Her

Majesty's Speech relating to Supply read-Motion of Mr.

Parker, "That the Supply be granted to Her Majesty"-

Motion agreed to

Crime and Outrage (Ireland)-On the Motion of Sir G. Grey,

so much of Her Majesty's Speech as related to Ireland was

read by the Clerk-Motion of Sir G. Grey, "For Leave to bring

in a Bill for the better Prevention of Crime and Outrage in

certain Parts of Ireland"-Amendment of Mr. Wakley, "That

it is not just to the People of Ireland to Enact any Bill of a

Coercive Character, without at the same time Enacting Mea-

sures with a view to give Permanent Relief "-Motion of Mr.

Reynolds, "That the Debate be Adjourned "-Mr. Reynolds'

Motion withdrawn-Mr. Wakley's Amendment negatived-

Division Lists, &c.-Original Motion agreed to on a Division—

Leave given-The First Reading of the Bill

1847.

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Nov. 30. Amalgamation of Turnpike Trusts-Motion of Mr. Frewen, rela-
tive to the Amalgamation of Turnpike Trusts-Motion withdrawn 368

Measures for Ireland-Questions

Switzerland-Questions

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372

Commercial Distress-Motion of the Chancellor of the Exche-

quer, "That a Select Committee be appointed to Inquire into

the Causes of the recent Commercial Distress, and how far it

has been affected by the Laws for Regulating the Issue of Bank

Notes payable on demand"-Amendment of Mr. J. Wilson,

"That all the words after the word inquire' be omitted, for the

purpose of inserting the following words, how far the recent

Commercial Distress has been affected by the Laws for Regula-

ting the Issue of Bank Notes payable on demand' "-Debate

Adjourned

Expenditure of the Irish Loan-Motion of Major Blackall for

the Production of Papers-Motion withdrawn

Dec. 2. Taxation of Suitors-Motion of Mr. Romilly, "For the Appoint-
ment of a Select Committee to Inquire into and Report to the
House on the Taxation of Suitors in the Courts of Law and
Equity by the Collection of Fees," &c.-Motion agreed to ... 518
Poor Law Administration Act-Motion of Mr. Bankes for Leave
to bring in a Bill-Motion withdrawn

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Irish Estates in Chancery-Motion of Mr. B. Osborne for the

Production of Papers-Motion withdrawn

Court of Criminal Appeal-Question and Explanation

Pauper Lunatic Asylum-Question

Commercial Distress-Adjourned Debate-Order of the Day for

resuming the Adjourned Debate on Mr. J. Wilson's Amend-

ment to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Motion relative to

the recent Commercial Distress, read-Debate again Adjourned 531

3. Railways Bill-Order of the Day for going into Committee on
the Bill read-House in Committee-Clauses 1 to 6 agreed
to-Clause 7, after Debate, agreed to-Bill went through Com-
mittee-Report to be received

Commercial Distresss-Adjourned Debate (Third Night)-

Order of the Day for resuming the Adjourned Debate on Mr. J.

Wilson's Amendment to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's

Motion relative to the recent Commercial Distress, read-

Amendment of Mr. Stuart, "That the Debate be Adjourned"-

Division Lists, &c.-Mr. Stuart's Amendment negatived-Mr.

J. Wilson's Amendment withdrawn-Original Motion for the

Appointment of the Committee carried

6. British and Foreign Spirits-Questions

Battersea Park-Question