§ LORD REDESDALEsaid, he had a petition of a rather singular nature to present to their Lordships. The petition was from a person named Joseph Jowett, the Appellant in two appeal cases to their Lordships' House. The appeals were both dismissed, and he was ordered to pay costs; but having disobeyed that order, he was committed to the custody of the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. The petitioner declared his willingness to pay, but being utterly unable to do so he prayed that he might be released from custody. The noble Lord concluded by moving that the petition be referred to the Appeal Committee.
§ Petition read, and referred to Appeal Committee.
§ House adjourned at a quarter before Three o'clock, till To-morrow. One o'clock.