§ THE EARL OF DERBYpresented a petition from Mr. J. J. Moore, praying that the Bill may be suspended until the Act 10 Vict. c. 24, has been complied with, and the claim of the late Count Hompesch adjusted and settled. In 1843 Count Hompesch obtained from the Government 1741 a licence to take shale on the coast of this island, for the purpose of manufacturing it into various articles of commercial importance, and he afterwards made it over to a company, of which Mr. Moore was a principal member. In 1847 land was taken for the construction of Portland Harbour, which interfered with his right, and for the loss thereby sustained the petitioner now sought compensation from the Government. He also prayed that a clause might be inserted in the Bill for transferring the harbour works at Portland to the Admiralty, to prevent his claim to compensation being barred by that Act.
§ LORD STANLEY OF ALDERLEY, who was indistinctly heard, was understood to say that Mr. Moore had no right to compensation, as there was no assignment to him of the original lease, and he had therefore sustained no injury. The Bill alluded to in the petition would in no way interfere with any claim he might have against the Crown.
§ Petition to lie on the table.