HL Deb 13 July 1847 vol 94 c215

PUBLIC BILLS.—1a Recovery of Public Monies (Ireland); Herring Fishery (Scotland); Post Office; Navigation (No. 2); Mussel Fisheries (Scotland).

2a Drainage of Lands (Ireland); Polling at Elections (Ireland); Joint Stock Companies; Stock in Trade (Exemption); Compensation for Damages (Ireland).

Reported.—Poor Relief Supervision (Ireland); Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Amendment; Canada Consolidated Revenue Fund; Print Works; Turnpike Roads (South Wales); Shannon Navigation (Ireland).

3a and passed:—Militia Ballot Suspension; Tithes Commutation; House of Commons Costs Taxation.

PETITIONS PRESENTED. By Lord Brougham, from R. S. Lander, Jas. E. Lander, M. Claxton, and S. Gambardella, Artists, complaining of the Manner in which the Prizes offered by the Commissioners have been awarded, and praying that Three Artists of the highest Reputation may be invited from Germany, Italy, and France to decide on the Merits of the Works now exhibiting in Westminster Hall.