HC Deb 25 May 1837 vol 38 c1078

Petitions presented. By Sir J. C. HOBHOUSE, from the East-India Company, to be heard by Counsel against the Bill for giving compensation to their excluded Maritime Officers.—By Sir E. WILMOT, from Leeds, in favour of the Summary Convictions Bill.—By several hon. MEMBERS, from various places, for the Ministerial Plan for the abolition of Church-rates.—By W. S. O'BRIEN, from places in Ireland, expressing confidence in his Majesty's present Government, and praying for the abolition of Church-rates m England.—By several hon. MEMBERS, from various places, to support his Majesty's present Government.—By Mr. CURTEIS, from the Medical Practitioners of Sussex, complaining of the present Poor-law.— By Mr. J. MAXWELL, from Weavers of Spitalfields, against so much of the Act of 5 Geo. 4th, cap. 96, as requires that the Magistrate's place of residence be the same as that of the Complainant and Offender.—By Lord SANDON, from Liverpool, for establishing a communication with the East Indies, by way of the Red Sea.