This motion, however, produced a debate and a division, in which it appeared that there were one hundred and fifty-eight in favour of it, and twenty-eight against it.

The business of the day now commenced.

The house went into a committee, and Sir William Dolben was put into the chair.

Mr.Serjeant Le Blanc was then called in.

He made an able speech in behalf of his clients; and introduced John Barnes, esquire, as his first witness, whose examination took up the remainder of the day.