HC Deb 20 March 1806 vol 6 c501

Mr. Baker presented a petition from the Debtors confined in New-gate.—Mr. Martin presented a petition from the Maltsters of Tewkesbury.—Sir P. Stephens presented the Papers relative to the Naval Commissioners moved for by Mr. Whitbread.—Sir M. W. Ridley presented a petition from the Shoe-makers of Newcastle against a bill now pending in parliament for abolishing certain societies of their craft.—On the motion of Mr. Vansittart, the 10½ Million Exchequer Bills bill was read a 2d time.—The Irish Militia Service bill was read a 3d time, and passed.—The 1½ Million Exchequer bill was read a 2d time.—Mr. W. Wynne presented Copies of the Circular Letters from lord Hawkesbury to the lords Lieutenants of Counties, relative to the Additional Force act.—On the motion of Mr. W. Wynne, that the Dublin Paving bill be read a 2d time, a conversation arose, in which lord De Blaquiere, Mr. Alexander, and Mr. Ormsby, opposed the bill, on the ground that it was a job, interfering with the legal rights of creditors. It was defended by Mr. W. Wynne, and Mr. J. La Touche; ultimately, the 2d reading was deferred till Tuesday.—After a short conversation between Mr. Dillon and Dr. Duigenan, it was ordered, that the account which had been laid before the house in July, 1803, of the resident and non-resident Clergy in Ireland, the different parishes, benefices, churches, glebe, houses erected, and erecting, &c. be reprinted.—On the motion of Mr. Lee, a return was ordered of the number of Common Law Subpoenas, Writs of Habeas, &c. issued by the Court of Exchequer in Ireland, for the last 4 years.—On the motion of M r. Fitzgerald, an account was ordered of the quantity of spirits distilled in Ireland, and imported into Great Britain, during the years 1801, 2, 3, 4, and 5, together with the amount of the duties for each year.—On the motion of Mr. Rose, accounts were ordered to be laid before the house, of the quantities of Sugar and Coffee imported into this country from Tortola.