HC Deb 03 March 1840 vol 52 c850

Petitions presented. By Sir G. Strickland, Messrs. Macaulay, O'Connell, A. White, Lambton, and Grey, for, and by Messrs. Morgan, and several other Members, from a number of places, against the Repeal of the Corn-laws.—By Mr. Grimsditch, Lord Powerscourt, and Mr. Praed, from three places, against any further Grant to Maynooth College.—By Mr. Freshfield, from Persons residing in Coleman-street, for the Release of the Sheriff.—By Lord John Russell, from Maldon, for Upholding the Privileges of Parliament—By Mr. Gibson Craig, and Mr. Macaulay, from several places, against the Intrusion of Ministers into Parishes.—By Lord Powerscourt, and Mr. Protheroe, from three places, for Church Extension, and against the Rating of Workhouses.—By Mr. W. Duncombe, from one place, for Regulating Factories.—By Mr. Hawes, from certain Dissenters, for the Release of John Thorogood, the Abolition of Church Rates, and against the Jurisdiction of Ecclesiastical Courts.