CO129-069 - Sir Bowring - 1858 [5-12] — Page 305

in reference to slanderous attacks upon private character made

under the supposed protection of Soule XII. and I moped at

Meeting to this

of

this day to add the

following provies

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"But that the privileges of "Conncil shall not muotiek

"Member in the utterance

"slanderous

any

F

or libellous matter

affecting the Arrate character of Individuals."

&

was

rejected by 6 votes

to 2 (mine not included). but as there is abundant evidence from Mr Antey's proceedings on the 14th May that willout some security

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gainst the Legislative Council being make the Arsun or libelous

attacks

upon private reputation

great mischief may be done, I shall be glad if you will authorize the insertion of the word propored.

I have the honor tobe With the highest rect,

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Your Mort Present

Aninth Servant,