HL Deb 09 April 1840 vol 53 c838

Petitions presented. By the Marquess of Westminster, and the Earls of Albemarle, and Uxbridge, from several places, for, and by Lords Redesdale, and Willoughby D'Eresby, from a number of places, against the Repeal of the Corn-laws.—By the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the Bishops of Chester and Salisbury, from a number of places, against the Clergy Reserves Bill; and for Protection to the Church in Canada.—By Lord Denman, from one place, in favour of the Affirmation Bill of last Session.—By the Marquess of Westmeath, from two places, against the Irish Corporations Bill.—By the Earl of Wicklow, from the county of Wicklow, for Protection against Sheep Stealing, and the destruction of Timber.—By Lord Kenyon, from Dublin, against the Irish Corporations Bill.—By the Earl of Lovelace, from one place, against the Opium Trade.