Sitting of 3 May 1806

MINUTES.
Mr. Owenfrom the East-India House, presented an account, pursuant to an order of the 16th April last, of the sums of money paid to the creditors of the Nabob of Arcot, specifying the names of the individuals who had received the same, and also the amount of the debt remaining unpaid; which were ordered to be printed.—A message from the lords informed the house that they had agreed to several private acts; and that they would proceed further on the trial of lord Melville on Monday.
MINUTES.
The house met about 10 o'clock, and proceeded soon after 11 to Westminster-hall, to attend the trial of lord viscount Melville. Their lordships returned about half past 4, when an order was made to proceed further on the trial on Monday, and a message was sent to the Commons to acquaint them therewith.—Lord Holland presented petitions from the prisoners confined for debt in Horsham gaol, Sussex, and the Marshalsea, Dublin, praying for relief, which were ordered to lie on the table.—Lord St. Vincent's Annuity bill and the Longitude bill passed through committees, and were reported.