Lords Sitting of 10 April 1815

ESCAPE OF BUONAPARTE FROM ELBA.
Marquis Wellesleyobserved, that the Papers on the table did not appear to him to contain sufficient information to satisfy the judgment of the House; yet, extraordinary as was the original rise, the rapid fall, and the sudden resurrection of the present ruler of France, these Papers contained passages more likely to attract the attention of history, than any part of his career. To these passages, the noble marquis said it was his intention to call the attention of their lordships. He should mention Wednesday, if that were not deemed an inconvenient day; and on that occasion also he would move for such additional information as he thought necessary; adding, that he should feel it his duty to animadvert upon the general aspect of the transaction referred to—upon its immediate results, and probable consequences.
Earl Greysaid, that another transaction referred to in the Papers on the table, appeared to him to require further explanation from his Majesty's Government: he meant with Respect to Genoa, and he would take an opportunity of moving for such information on Wednesday, if there should be time enough to enter upon the subject after the motion of the noble marquis should be disposed of.
The Earl of Liverpoolexpressed his readiness, as he had communicated to the noble earl, to produce any information which he was capable of affording, consistently with his view of public duty; and he was equally ready to comply with the wishes of the noble marquis if, as a matter of convenience, he would inform him what information or papers he required.
Marquis Wellesleysaid, that he had already communicated to the noble earl the Papers which he at present had in view: and if any farther should occur to him before Wednesday, he would let the noble earl know it.
The Marquis of Douglasrequested to know from the noble earl, whether he had any thing farther to lay before the House with respect to the communications of lord William Bentinck with certain Italian officers, and also with regard to certain cessions to Austria in the North of Italy?
The Earl of Liverpoolreplied, that he had already laid on the table all the Papers with respect to Italy, of which the Prince Regent had ordered the production; but it was competent to the noble lord to move for any farther information he desired.