HC Deb 12 June 1837 vol 38 c1384

Petitions Presented. By Mr. BELL, and other hon. MEMBERS, against the abolition of Church-rates.—By Mr. FIELDEN, from the West Riding of Yorkshire, for the repeal of the Poor-law Amendment Act; and by other hon. MEMBERS to the same effect.—By Sir CHARLES BLUNT, from the Dissenters of Lewes, for the abolition of Church-rates; and eight others to the same effect, by several hon. Members.—By Mr. BAGSHAW, from Birmingham, for the establishment of Steam Navigation to India.—By Mr. BAINES, from Mr. LIVINGSTONE, complaining of the improper collection and appropriation of first fruits—By Mr. MILES, from Bristol, for the better Observance of the Sabbath.—By Mr. C. FERGUSSON, a similar Petition from Cupar; and Sir GEORGE CLERK, from Annan; and Mr. ROBINSON, from Worcester.—By Mr. HUME, from Whitby, against the misappropriation of Tithes in that parish.—By Mr. DIVETT, from Exeter, for equalisation of the Land-tax.—By Mr. ELLIS, from the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of Coventry, against the Bill altering the limits of Cities and Boroughs.