§ Mr. Whitbreadmoved the second reading of, Trotter's Indemnity bill.
Mr. Alexanderdesired to know, whether it was intended by the bill to grant indemnity to these from all the consequences of the confessions they might be forced to make?
§ Mr. Whitbreadreplied, that the bill was not to force any confessions, but merely to protect the parties giving testimony from any criminal prosecutions, and not from civil actions.
Mr. Alexandergave notice of his intention to state his sentiments respecting the bill to-morrow, on the question 'that the Speaker do leave the chair,' previous to going into the committee.
§ Mr. Whitbreadtrusted the hon. gent. would not object to the bill being committed this day, as it was material that it should pass without any delay. The hon. member would have an opportunity of stating his sentiments on the third reading.—The bill was then read a second time, passed through the committee, was reported, and ordered to be read a third time to morrow.