The Express.
London, England, 1852-12-09 00:00:00

E EXPRESS, THURSDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 9, 1852.

taborenlidnielbt. Is mi_ sadly en this I could
wet expect. nay I de net am" unnahnity of political .
ffrifiag, bet I must say AM Idea be happy in my peel-
lies ea a minister if I AM apposition so expressed, sad!
paßtkal adversaries who held laegisage towards me, such 1
Ise that of your chief mingistrate—(cheers and laughter)—
and although my ministry may not enjoy the political con-
fidence of the member for Finsbury, yet, occasions may
arise when I hope we shall receive the support and co-ope-
ration of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. (Loud
cheers.) However that may be, here no difference of poli-
tical opinion or public interest ought for a moment
to interfere with that andiality of feeling with
which we should meet on occasions like this,
or on those more important occasions when for the pre-
servation of peace, the maintenance of good order, the
public weal, and the welfare of the country, it Is ne-
cessary. for the ministers of the crown to have the co-
operation of the chief magistrate for the City of London.
(Cheers.) My Lord Mayer, I need hardly assure you that
to maintain that cooperation and kindly feeling will not
only be far more agreeable as regards the conducting of
public business, but in that there is a far more important
consideration—nsmely, the welfare of the country, over
which we both in a measure have to preside, and that will
always be the first and most important obligation of the
government. For to all public men who are placed in a
responsible situation, and are called on to discharge the
arduous duties which are thrown on the shoulders of every
one who undertakes the duty of dealing with the compli •
cated affairs of the country, the first object must be to
deserve the confidence and good will of the country, and
the highest and noblest reward which we can receive for
our exertions ; for the sacrifice of our time, our comfort,
our health, and our lives, will be the meurance that we
have not failed to receive that honourable maxi of approba-
tion. (Loud cheers.)
After a short pause,
The Earl of Dauer said he rose to propose in a very few
words a toast which could not bo proposed by the Lord
Mayor himself, and which he ought to have offered to their
settee before ho sat down He was certain that it would be
received with the cordiality and enthusiasm due not only to
the high position of the Lord Mayor but to his personal
character and the reelect felt for him by his fallow-citizens.
Hs trusted the Lord Mayor would be able successfully to
imitate his predecessor. He begged to propose the health
of tho Lorikblayor.
The toast was duly honoured, and was followed by that
of " The Earl of Lonedale and the House of Lords," which
was acknowledged by the Earl of Lansdale.
The Loan MAYOLL proposed " The Lord Chief Baron
and the Judges," and said—l know of no higher kround of
congratulation to this cottony than the purity and learning
of our juilre. Upon this the security of our liberty, our
lives, and oar property greatly depends ; and, in my opi-
nion, there is no character in human society mere dignified
than an upright judge. I have the honour to see before
me t, OM to whom this distinction pre-eminently belongs;
and I have great anti-faction in giving the health of the
Lord Chief /keen and the Jadges.
The Lout) enter Beaux responded to the toast.
The LORD MATOIL next proposed "The Chancellor of
the Exchequer and the House of Commons," and said—
This toast needs no recommendation at my hands. Whether
we consider the venerable character and vital importance
of this branch of our constitution, or the vast amount of
labour endured by its members in the public service, a
toast that dues honour to the Ilona° of Commons will
always meet with a hearty response in every British as-
sembly. I have great pleasure in coupling with this tout
the name of the highly- gifted gentleman who occupies the
exalted position of Chancellor of her Majesty's Exchequer
and leader of the House of Commons.

Mr. DISRAELI, who was received with loud and long-
continued cheering, said—My noble colleague who returned
thanks fur the honour you have dune us in drinking the
health of her Majesty's ministers, very properly reminded
you, my Lord Mayor, that there might bas differences of
opinion—end, perhaps, great differences of opinion—an this
large and brilliant amenably, with respect to the body of
men whose health they had been asked to drink. It is my
privilege to have to return thanks on behalf of • body of men
respecting whom there can be no differeuee of opinion in
this assembly, because they are • body which represents all
opinions. (Hear, hear.) You well know that the relations
between the House of Commons and the City of London
are of very ancient date. In the hours of adversity within
the City of London the leaders of the House of Commons
have found renege, and therefore it is not surprising that
in a moment of prosperous festivity they should be
your welcome and cordial friends. I hope that
as the relations between the House of Commons
and the eitixens of London are of long date, and
since they have been connected with some of the most
famous and interesting passages though those relations, they
may long remain, and I think it will be an evil hour for
the country, and for the assembly which I now represent,
it the feeling between the House of Commons and the City
of London should ever be deficient in sympathy and affec-
tion. (Cheers.) My Lord Mayor, I heard with pleasure
your willing testimony, and that frum your experience
you thought at your duty to testify to the manner in which
the duties of members of the House of Commons are di.-
ethirged, and I can vouch for the indefatigable industry
and devotion to their duties which have hitherto character-
ised that house. (Hear, hear.) We are now at an interest-
ing moment of the history of the House of Commons,
for • new parliament has just assembled. It
is not for me and nothing is further from
my thoughts than to excite political feeling or to make po-
litical allusions in this scene or on this occasion—but I
trust I may be allowed to say—for I am sure that in ex-
pressing that feeling I am only espreesing your own—that
the legislation of the new House of Commons will be such
as to entitle it to the respect and sympathy of the country.
(Hear, bear.) I trust that 'the house will take a large
view of the national circumstances, and forget all petty
feeling, and not legislate for classes but for the commu-
nity—(loud cheers)—and that it will consider in an
imparual and patriotic spirit every measure which
is brought forward for the advantage of the coun-
try ; and if such measures are entitled to pub-
lic respect, I trust they will not be defeated
by the sannouvres of ludo:. (Hear. hear.) In this feel-
ing all nay share, whatever may be their political opinions,
and I hope that in whatever character I may again appear
is this celebrated hall—whether it be as the representative
of the House of Commons or as one of its humblest mem-
bers—l may me that mutual feeling of reseect exhibited
which for the advantage of the country should always
exist between the House of Commons and the City of Lon-
don. (Cheers.)
The health of the Lady Mayoress and several other
toasts having been drunk, the company separated.

THE DERBY ELECTION COMMIT FEE.

EXAMINATION OF MAJOR BERESFORD.
Yodel day the committee re-aseembkd at 11 o'clock.
Major Berevford was examined at considerable length upon
the allegations 000tained in the petition. The hon. gen.
demon watered into a long statement as to the origin of his
eenainion with Frail, who, it appeared, sou an agent at
3001. per annum, for the purpose of managing eleet:otu and
regiatratioav for his (Major Ilerciford's) party.
Mr. O. It. Cox was the only other witness examined, and
he deposed to having originally applied to Major Iteresford
to send urns "sate man down," as he said, so as to have a
sort of watch for the prevention of kidnapping and persons-
thin on the other side.

The following are more ample details of the evidence
given by these gentlemen.
Major Bernford eaid—G. R. Cox called on me on the
first Saturday (3rd of July) in July, and told me he had
been to the Carlton Club to see the people managing the
election. Did not find there any person conducting the
business of the party in the Carlton. The porter told him
the were all out of town ; but I had called that day, and
had all their lettere given to me by their desire. I knew
they were out of town on their own elections. From my
.session to office I had transferred all letters to the parties
who conducted the election. I had previously a great con-
nection with boroughs. Until that time 1 only answered
letters, and gave them to the proper parties. On Mr. 0.
It. Cox coming, I asked him what be came for. He said
he had been tent up to obtain agents to prevent Improper
practices on the other side, and particularly as to kidnap-
ping voters. I told him 1 did not know a single agent, and
that I could not assist him. He then asked me if there
was any chance of any person returning. I told him that
Mr. Brown, legal agent to those gentlemen, migbt know.
This was at my own house. At nine on Monday I went
to the Carlton and road and answered letters. While I was
writing the porter told me Mr. Co. wished to see me. I
went to him and told him Mr. Brown had not
returned. He then again asked for menet. I again told
him 1 was 'suable to furnish any. 11. then said unless
some person who was unknown them was sent to prevent
the personation, kidnapping, and other illegal acts, he
could not answer for the consequences. 1 then asked him
if he was sure there was nothing illegal in what he pro-
posed, and he assured me more than once that there was
nothing illegal, or that would lead to bad consequences. I
then said that I had formerly employed an agent who hail
acted in that way, and I would give him a letter to him,
and he must see it delivered. I then wrote of-hand
a letter of which 1 have no copy. The W. B. letter is the
one I wrote. Mr. Cox stood by me as I wrote it. I melted
where he sou to go. Cox said the County T . I said
when ? Ile said in the centre of the town. I said I can-
not allow any person to go loose in the centre of the town
—he must be consigned to somebody respectable. Cox said
an you content if he is sent to Messrs. Cox's lead works ?
I acid certainly. I then said, Mr. Frail who has been at
Derby before will not do, as you want some person ten.
known—to say Shrewsbury will raise suspicion, as Frail is
clerk of the COiltao there. Cox said let whoever 00111•1 put
Chester on his card, because we hive considerable con-
nexion with that place. I then said that will he enough.
I signed it, gave it to Cox, and went out of the room
to finish the letters. I saw him again shortly afterwards ;
might be ten minutes alter. He came into my room. He
asked me if the word on the envelope was Trail or Frail. I
told him Frail—a person who had been in my employment
for three years. 1 paid him for three years. I employed
him to job in 1817 and 1848, and I gave him a regular
salary fur 1849, 1850, 18.51, and no ono had a right to em-
ploy biro but myself. I gave him 3dol. a year, and he
found his owe clerk and stationery. Attended registra-
tinny, kept the accounts of the state of the registers, and
was to be ready to go either fur elections or petitions
wherever I sent Cm he on those occasions receiving his
travelling expenses in :ddition. The last three years ex-
pired in Februiry, 1862. I employed him to go down and
watch the proceedings of the other party. He was •
good hand at that. I sent him to digest all that was
prepared (or the Derby petition in 1818. I seat
Mal in 1848 on my own unripe to Colchester.
I was petitioned against ; so was Mr. Hardcastle,
the member of parliament for the borough. The polities*
were withdrawn. I sent him to St. Albans: he was *MD
at the election in December, 1860, to get a little inkling s(
what was going on. I wished to be fully aware of what
was going on at St. Albans. I sent him to Aylesbury also
to watch the elections there. Them were the employments
of Frail, for which he received his salary ; travelling ex-
penses were extra. I never employed him (or any illegal
porpoOr, either directly or indirectly. I was in no way cog.
meant of any scheme or illegal practice intended to be
carried on at Derby. I was nut aware that the agent was
to be so employed. I was not aware that any money
was sent to Derby, nor do I believe any was sent. I know
nothing of any money being used or raised or sent there. I
employed Frail as *a the Derby petition. I did not employ
Frail at the election in 1848. I gave him no money to be
seeds' that election. I was prevent at the I.st division is
1847, and the last time I saw Lord George Bentiock was
then. I sent no money to Derby. Upon Mr. Cox', dis-
tinct assurance that no illegal practice was intended I
wrote the letter to Frail. I had never seen Mr. Frail in
1862 until I saw him at my house alter the report of the
Derby election, when I sent fur him to explain what the
letter meant. I had known Mr. Cox. Mr. Buller intro-
dined me to him in DRS, when I was in Derby shout rail-
way business. Mr. Buller is the son of Sir J. Yards Buller.
Croareezuninisd—Mr. 0. It. Cox is the only member of
the family, except a clergyman, that I know. I knew they
carried on business there at the lead works. I had often
had shot with their name on it. I do not know how I got
to know them. I had seen Mr. George Cu. at an office in
Parliament-stmt in 1848. In 1862, previous to this, once
at my own house, about May or June. I had no communi-
cation with Mr. George Cox in 1862 until he called upon
me. Ido not know Mr. Radford. I never heard of him
until this transaction. Never heard of Mr. Radford from
Mr. Frail. Mr. Frail is at Shrewsbury to the best of my
knowledge. I know Mr. Lewis. I know him as the per-
son with whom I always c imsesnicated on election matters
at Derby. I believe 1 knew that Mr. Lewis was chairman.
The only previous communication I had I forwarded to Mr.
Foster or to M'Kensie. Mr. Lewis communicated with
ma directly. The other person with whom I communi.
cated was named Flewker. I introduced Frail to
him on the Derby election, to prevent any
bungling in the petition. With the exception of
Mr. Flewker and Mr. Lewis, I did not communicate with
any other person at Derby. Frail was introduced to me
in London by I gannet tell whom. I had the manage-
mast of the party agent* for election purposes. I knew
that Frail was engaged at Shrewsbury and in Shropshire
Is electioneering matters. I consider a good agent should
always be alive to his opponent's schemes. By "jobs "
I moan =oedema engagements. I mean individual cases
of employment. I employed him upon every matter to
lesees Ise& agents, who are not an AM regarding elections.
I mama tall what he might do. I did not know that Frail
we gone to Carlisle in 1848. I wanted him, and found he
was game there. Ido not know whether ha was than es
@leaks or petition matters. Ido not know how I got the
information that Frail was is Csilet. The letter I wrote

to Mr. Flewker says he was out of *M. Ido not know
that Frail pissed Rader the name of Minos. I heard from
him that he passed in the isms of Johnson. lam
not tare that I had • letter bona Frail in the name
of Johnson—it was quite natural then that he would
sot wish his same to be known. If a person
karma to be on elntioneering erns b known to be in •
plass every body bon the alert. I managed election mat
IMO hit the potty. Mosey sob,fr had pamarthough my
Wads. I now paid Nail eay money out of anew lands.
When Mr. George Cos neseninnioated with vie, I was an-
thorned to set for the party—daring four days I conducted
the affairs of the pert,. He only communicated his desire
to prevent impairr practices, particularly kidnapping.
George B. Cot said they are always doing those things st
Derby. I ikons,* Frail was busy at Shrewsbury. He did
not suggest Itlorsdito my mind on the Saturday I first taw
Cot. Cos enssianid that he mast he • stranger. It did not
elate sa enesiefin at drat; afterward' it did. I had suspicion
because jam kin different position now to what I was, and
the lawn also dffireat. lam now in office, and the Cor-
rupt Pruden Bill had just passed. Things may happen,
and every eras should be cautious of not -being brought
into other people's sets. I had confidence in Mr. G. Con, but
I wished te be cautions. I had no suspicion. He is not
a plane& of a very collected manner at any time. I think
if I had Nam protean it would have been better.
He aseseed ma midair twice that nothing illegal was
intended. Hs vehuiteered the assurance, "Do this; you
may depend upon it there will be no improper purpose,"wer•
the words beamed. I then said Frail would be the man. I have
no more than • casual acquaintanee with Derby. I never
was at the County Tavern. I have been in Derby never
twenty .four hours in my life. If Frail had been able to go
himself it was my wish he should go ; but not in his own
name. A good and safe man is a man who will neither
be bullied nor humbugged, who will neither sell you fur
money nor give up your letters for a bribe. A safe man I
understand to be • maa who is to be trusted and

will not betray you—who is able to detect the iniqui-
ties of others—quickness is required for that pur-
pose—it requires no quickness to sit in a room
and give 21. for • ticket. I meant some ono equal
to Mr. Frail was to be sent. I then inquired where the man
was to go to. Mr. Co: said the County Tavern in the centre
of the town. I had full confidence in Mr. George Co: and
Mr. Frail. I could not allow a stranger to go into a town
to fall into the enemies' hands—the result would show the
justness of my conclusion. I
go openly. I did not wish him to go loose as a stranger in
a town—loose upon society, and might be a prey to design-
ing persons. The letter was given to Mr. O. R. Con ; be
selected the County Tavern. The party wanted the agent.
I can give you no reason as to loose. I meant him
to be consigned to some respectable persons, who
should direct him in all things, tr avoid his
falling a prey is designing persons. Mr. Co:
gave me the name of Cox, Brother, and Co.
I suggested the card. I said if my man goes he is known
as a Shrewsbury man; so put some other name on
the card. Con then said, put Chester. If Frail went,
putting Chester could not serve him. Frail was not known
on his cord. Frail, Chester, would not predicate that Frail of
Shrewsbury would have come. Frail of Shrewsbury would
have exposed the matter. I stated to Mr. Co: that Frail
was well known, and known to have becu in communica-
tion wit'i me. I have no letter of Frail's in my possession.
It io my habit to destroy all letters. I heard from Frail
?ht.,: week% ago inclosing certain depositions. I destroyed
that letter. A month before that I had n letter from him
I destroyed it. I have had four loiters front Frail as to
those letters. I saw Frail twice. (Lee I saw him at my
own house, and once again at Hampton Court. He brought
me up many papers relating to this mutter. Frail sent to
me to soy he hail certain papers, and wished to see me.
I declined. I thought it possible Frail would be called,
and I would not MO Lim. I got the letters and

With them few preliminary words let us turn at
once to tho
RESOLUTIONS TO RE PROPOSED BY THE
CHANCELLOR OF TIIE EXCHEQUER.
[From the Parliamentary Votes and Proceedings.]

INIIADITED lIOU E DUTIES
That, fr'm and af.er the Atli day of Al ra. ISSN, the
duties granted and mid° payable by the act 14 ad IA Vic.,
cap. 36, upon inhabi•ed dwelling bowies in Great Britain,
according to the annual value thereof, shall eea,e and de•
termini, and in lieu thereof there shall be granted and
made payable upon all such dwelling Il.outea the following
duties (that is t 9 n)): ke etvj tnisabited dwelling house

which, with the household and other offices, yards, and
gardens therewith occupied and charged, is or shall be
worth the rent of ten pounds or upwards by the year—
where any such dwelling house shall be occupied by any
person in trade who shall expose to sale and sell any goods,
wares, or merchandise, in any shop or warehouse, being
part of the same dwelling.housc, and in the front and on
the ground or basement stunt thereof; and also where any
such dwelling-house shall be occupied by any person who
shall he duly lieetused by the laws in force to sell therein by
retail beer, ale, wine, or other liquors, although the room or
rooms thereof in which any such liquors shall be esposed tu
sale, sold, drunk, or consumed, shall not be such shop or
warehouse as aforesaid. And also where any such tlw ening-
Lowe Aril be a farmhouse occupied by a tenant ur faros
servant, and boniji le used for the purposes of husbandry
only, there shall be ehargt d for every 20s. of such annual value
of any such dwelling-house, the sum of Is. And where
any such dwelling-house shall not be occupied and used for
soy such purpose and in manner aforesaid, there shall be
charged for every 20s. of such annual value thereof, thu
sum of Is. 6d.