HC Deb 23 February 1846 vol 83 c1389

PETITIONS PRESENTED, By Mr. Dickinson, and Mr. Hume, from various places, for a Repeal of the Corn Laws.—By several hon. Members, from a number of places, against the proposed Measure respecting Customs and Corn Importation.—By Mr. Duncan, from Shipowners of the Port of Dundee, for Reduction of Duty on Timber.—From Governors and Directors of the Poor of the Parish of St. James, Westminster, for inquiry into alleged Illegal Proceedings of the Board of Management of the North Western Metropolitan District Asylums.—By Mr. Ewart, from Inhabitants of Hawick, for Remission of Sentence upon William S. Ellis.—By Mr. Charles Buller, and Mr. John O'Connell, from various places, in favour of a Ten Hours' (Factory) Bill.—By Mr. Blewitt, and Mr. Ewart, from Monmouth and Hawick, for Remission of Sentence upon Frost, Williams, and Jones.—By Sir Valentine Blake, from Members of the Galway Mechanics' Institute, alleging want of Funds to engage a Qualified Professor.—By several hon. Members, from various places, against Enrolment of the Militia.—By Mr. O'Connell, from Guardians of the Poor of the Midleton Union, for Relief from Payment of Loan.—By Mr. Vernon Smith, from Inhabitants of Northampton, against War.