§ Mr. John Woodsaid, that it was his intention to move, that the Petition which he presented to the House on the 3rd of August last, should be printed. He did this, because, though the Petition came from a private individual, the subject of it was of a public character, and involved a grave charge against a public officer. He was anxious to take this step that further proceedings might be adopted if necessary.
§ Sir Richard Vyvyanobjected to the Motion. If the Petition contained charges against a high judicial functionary, the hon. Gentleman ought to have given notice of his motion. It was also important that the House should know that the Petition contained nothing that was objectionable.
§ Mr. John Woodassured the hon. Baronet the Petition contained no disrespectful remarks.
Mr. O'Connellconcurred with the observations of the hon. member for Preston. 547 The petition contained no objectionable passages, but stated what appeared to be a gross case of the maladministration of justice.
§ Mr. Courtenayrecommended the hon. Member to defer his notice until tomorrow.
§ Motion postponed.