HL Deb 06 April 1848 vol 97 cc1343-4

Took the Oaths.—The Lord Poltimore.—The Lord Loftus.

PUBLIC BILLS.—2ª Property Tax.

Reported—stamp Duties Assimilation.

PETITIONS PRESENTED. From Members of several Lodges of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Manchester Unity, for the Extension of the Provisions of the Benefit Societies Act to that Order.—From Glasgow, for Inquiry into the Necessity of an Alteration in the Navigation Laws.—From the York Diocesan Board of Education, aagainst any Addition to Parliamentary Grants to National Schools.—From Pont Blydden, and several other Places, for the Imposition of the Severest Penalties on all Roman Catholic Priests who shall Denounce Persons from the Altar.—From the Honiton Union, for a Repeal of the Law of Settlement.—From Stockton-upon-Tees, and several Charitable Institutions, for Exemption of Charitable Bequests from Legacy Duty.—From the Rev. John Clark, A.M., and several other Persons, against the Watson's Hospital Estate Bill.