Sir F. Burdettcalled the attention of the House to the case of a soldier who had been lately condemned to be flogged in the Isle of Wight, for being absent at night. It appeared from this, that the discretionary power given in the mutiny act, was not likely to be attended with much effect in prevent- 760 ing the infliction of that disgraceful punishment. Rather than submit to it, the man actually cut his throat; but it was sewed up, and it was said that the man only deserved additional punishment for the attempt. He belonged to the royals, and his name was John Evans. He concluded by giving notice, that he would next session again call the attention of the House to this important subject