§ On the motion of Mr. Gladstone, it was resolved, that the House will immediately resolve itself into a committee of the whole House to consider of a resolution for preventing ships clearing out from any port in British North America, or in the settlement of Hon- 1406 duras from loading any part of their cargo of timber upon deck.
§ House in committee.
§ Mr. Gladstoneproposed, that the chairman be directed to move for leave to bring in a bill, on the terms of the resolution. The right hon. Gentleman stated, that the present bill on this subject would expire on the last day of this month, and as it had worked most beneficially, he trusted that the committee would agree to the resolution, and allow it to be reported, so that a bill founded on it might be introduced without delay.
§ Resolution agreed to. House resumed, resolution reported, a bill founded on it ordered to be brought in.
§ Bill read a first time.
§ House adjourned.