§ DR. TANNERI beg to ask the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland whether his attention has been directed to the substitution of Mr. John Rye's name on the Grand Jury List for that of his father, Captain Richard Tonson Rye, D.L., now on his 1810 trial for a felony and attempt to murder; and whether any remonstrance will be sent to those who committed this alleged irregularity?
§ MR. A J. BALFOURThe impanelling of Grand Jurors is regulated by Statute, and is in no way under the control of the Executive Government. With respect to the case of Captain Rye, the charge has not reached the stage indicated in the question. The preliminary inquiry at Petty Sessions has not yet concluded.
§ DR. TANNERWhen Captain Rye is brought forward for trial, would not the son, being upon the Grand Jury, be able to adjudicate upon the case?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI should think not, but I have no knowledge of the matter and have no control over it.
§ DR. TANNERCaptain Rye is charged with having committed a particular crime. If his son is upon the Grand Jury would he not have the power of adjudicating upon the case?
§ MR. A. J. BALFOURI have said that I have no knowledge and no responsibility in the matter.
§ DR. TANNERIs it not a felony to fire two shots deliberately at an unfortunate gentleman with intent to kill him?
§ * MR. SPEAKEROrder, order !