Debate in the Lords, May 7, 1849, on second reading—Speech of
the Marquess of Lansdowne—Lord Brougham—Condemnation of Mr.
Porter’s statistics—Protected and unprotected Trade—Voyages to the
Continent—Napoleon’s desire for ships, colonies, and commerce—Earl
Granville—Earl of Ellenborough—Increase of foreign peace
establishments—Earl of Harrowby—Earl Grey—Lord Stanley—Admits need of
modifications—Canada not our only colony—Majority for the Bill, 10—Duke
of Wellington votes for it—Proceedings and debate in Committee—Lord
Stanley’s amendment—Rejected by 13—Earl of Ellenborough’s
amendment—Claims of Shipowners, and fear of competition—Amendment
rejected by a majority of 12—Bill read a third time—Timber duties, &c.,
admitted to be grievances—Lord Stanley’s protest—Royal assent given,
June 26—Coasting trade thrown open, 1854—Americans, October 1849, throw
open all except their coasting trade.