Mr. Stewart, seeing the right hon. Gentleman, the Secretary of State for the Colonies, in his place, begged to ask whether he had received from a gentleman at New South Wales (Mr. Wentworth), a communication, or articles of impeachment against Lieutenant general Darling, the governor of that colony, in consequence of his proceedings in regard to the punishment of two soldier?, of the names of Sudds and Thomson, and the death of one of them; and if such a communication had been received, whether it was the intention of his Majesty's Government to adopt any measures in consequence, and what those measures might be?
§ Sir George Murrayanswered that no doubt he had received such a communication as the hon. Member alluded to, but 1315 the matter resting upon a point of law, he had referred it for the opinion of the law officers of the Crown.
Mr. Stewartthen begged to ask the right hon. Gentleman, if he would have any objection to lay the papers before the House.
§ Sir George Murraywas understood to say, on this subject he should exercise his own discretion. He could not answer further then, though it was open to the hon. Member to move for them.