Lords Sitting of 12 March 1846

MINUTES.
PETITIONS PRESENTED. From Borough Commissioners of the Town of Kinsale, for Alteration of the Irish Poor Law with respect to the Rating of Electoral Divisions.—From Londonderry, for the Better Regulation, and more Efficient Support, of Medical Charities (Ireland).—From Clotworthy Dobbin Devitt, late of the General Post Office, Dublin, complaining of having been dismissed from his Appointment, for Inquiry into his Case, and for Relief.

PROTECTION OF LIFE (IRELAND) BILL.
The EARL of ST. GERMANSmoved the further consideration of the Report on this Bill.
The LORD CHANCELLOR,in moving an Amendment of which he had given notice, said the clause would require to be altered, as related to the words "proofs whereof." His Amendment would place the word "whereof" so as to apply only "to the lawfulnes of the occasion" of absence during the prohibited hours, and not to "suspicious circumstances."
Clause as amended agreed to.
The LORD CHANCELLORhaving moved a verbal amendment to the clause relating to the protection of jurors and witnesses,
The EARL of CLANCARTYsaid, he wished to be informed if there was any law in Ireland, when murder or other capital crime was committed, to compel the attendance of witnesses? He wished to hear

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an answer from the noble and learned Lord opposite, who at one time held the highest judicial position in that country.
LORD CAMPBELLinformed the noble Earl that his tenure of office was but for a moment. If there were not higher authorities than himself he would at once reply; but he advised the noble Earl to apply to the noble Lord on the woolsack for the information he required.
Amendment agreed to.
Bill to be read 3a to-morrow.
House adjourned.