HC Deb 29 April 1851 vol 116 cc308-9

The Serjeant-at-Arms attending this House being called upon to give an account of what had been done in execution of the Orders of the House, of the 7th day of this instant April, for taking into his custody George Sealey Waggett and John Hay ward; and of the 8th day of this instant April, for taking into his custody James Skegg and Thomas Burchmore;

The Serjeant-at-Arms stated, that he had done all in his power to execute the Orders of the House, for the apprehension of George Sealey Waggett, John Hayward, James Skegg, and Thomas Burchmore, and that he had directed the Inspector of Police to search for the abovemen- tioned persons in every quarter where they were likely to be found, and that no efforts had been spared to apprehend them, but he had entirely failed in every attempt he had made to discover them.

LORD JOHN RUSSELL

, in pursuance of the suggestion, when this matter was before the House on a former day, as to the course to be taken if these parties were not apprehended within a reasonable time, now gave notice that on the next day he would move an Address to the Crown asking that Her Majesty would be graciously pleased to issue a proclamation offering a reward for the discovery and apprehension of the above parties.

Committee, to consider of an humble Address to Her Majesty, that She will be graciously pleased immediately to issue Her Royal Proclamation, with such reward as Her Majesty shall think proper, for discovering, apprehending, and detaining George Sealey Waggett, John Hayward, James Skegg, and Thomas Burchmore, To-morrow.