§ Mr. Benettpresented a Petition from the persons who had petitioned against the return for the borough of Winchilsea, and entered into the necessary recognizances, praying, as they contemplate that the measure about to be proposed by Government would effect all that they desired with respect to that borough, that they might be allowed to withdraw their recognizances. The hon. Member then moved, that the recognizances in question be discharged.
§ The Speakerhaving expressed his doubts as to whether the House, according to the Act of Parliament, had power to allow the recognizances to be withdrawn, Mr. Benett withdrew the Motion.