Lords Sitting of 24 January 1805

MINUTES.—
On the motion of Lord Walsingham, it was ordered, that no reports of private bills should be received after the 10th of April.—Lord Mulgrave presented the papers respecting the war with Spain, which he moved should be taken into consideration on Thursday next. Ordered.
CONDUCT OF JUDGE FOX.—
The Marquis of Abercornmoved for the appointment of a committee to consider of the matters alledged against Judge Fox, and to hear such evidence as might be adduced in their support. A short conversation ensued between the lord chancellor, lord Hawkesbury, and the marquis of Abercorn; after which the motion was agreed to, and the committee ordered to meet on the 7th of Feb. The committee to consist of all the lords who have been present this-session. The petitions presented against the judge were ordered to be referred to the committee.—Adjourned.