§ Mr. Easthopewished to ask the hon. Gentleman, the Under-Secretary for the Colonies whether, as had been promised, any inquiry had been made into the case of Nathaniel Cave?
§ Mr. F. Maulesaid, that he had, by direction of the Secretary of State for the 779 Home Department, written a letter, requesting an explanation of the circumstances connected with the case of Nathaniel Cave. It appeared from the answer which he had received, that Mr. Mountain had done nothing against the law. It also appeared, however, that the laws in the House of Correction were extremely improper, as persons committed for trial were treated in the same way as persons convicted.