§ Mr. G. W. Woodbrought up the report of the General Committee on Public Petitions, to which had been referred the petition of certain free burgesses of the borough of Queenborough, presented to the House on the 11th instant, praying for inquiry into certain acts of the mayor, 803 aldermen, and council of that borough. The committee was of opinion,
That the Petition of 'The undersigned Free Burgesses of the borough of Queenborough, in the county of Kent,' praying for a deep investigation and scrutiny into the acts of the Mayor, Juratts, and Bailiffs of the Corporation of Queenborough,' and presented to the House on the 11th day of this instant February, is a Petition which ought to be printed, but inasmuch as it contains matter inculpating the conduct of individuals, the Committee suggest for the consideration Of the House, the propriety of its being printed for the use of Members only.
§ Mr. G. W. Woodgave notice that he would to-morrow move that the petition be so printed.
§ Report to lie on the Table.