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everybody that it they wanted =soy they wig* not to amok
to ms *bold it but were to go so pupae, I think I told
Armstrong, &Airplay, Barketekaw, and two or thrfootken,
to go to Gilbert for money. Of course I fumed 'tl shot *AI
could only want looney for purposes of briber.°- 011bort
once consulted me se to a sum of 401. which ono of
wansod, bat 1 said I ',mild gin no such sum. I salt nuaw
11l and Jacob Harrison to • man who had received. • ISM Of
mossy to ?WO loe us, and who voted for Charlasomith. I
sent tpem to get the stoney bock ..gain, but they Of wit got
is. I don't roatember Shot/ploy saying Mat if Mr. /AMIN=
intended to win, his ooeket most sweat for it. 1 never had
may list of persons who hod received bribes. I tiIIVO reskowl
no account of the expenditure at the election to Mr. Leaglato,
bat I find that be Mimed makes it out to be • hale mare
than 4.0001. 1 have not made out my account to Mr. Law
thtn for my prommoiocial mit vices..
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Mr. Waal 141ethe was atill alder (calcination wheat our
parcel waa despatched.

TEE OLOUCBSTBA ',LEMON COMMIB6ION.

GLOUCESTER, Ocr. 18.

•
The proceeding, of to-day, the sixteenth of the
aky, were commenced by the examination of
Sir Maurice Frederick Fitzhardinge Berkeley had just sr-
rived in court, accompanied by Lady Charlotte Berkeley and
the Hon. Mae Ponsoeby.
Mr Maurice was the next witness called, and was examined
from his position on the magistrates' bench. He depoesdl
have been a candidate for this city an very may occasions.
My first contest was in 1818 or 1818, ballre the passing of the
Reform Act. That election cost me needy 17.000/. The poll
lasted about a week, and the ont-votem were brought to the
city, emaeUmse from great dilemmas*, end kept with their
wives and families at the cord d the candidates,
who also had to pay people to look sitar
their (the tram') Dunnage, whilst they were away at the
election. There were no direct bribes to my knowledge.
After that eleetiou there was so great • demand ter reform
that the liberal candidates had little or no opposition offend
to them. I bate been a candidate several times since
the Reform Act. When the Reform Act paned I con-
sulted with my agent about the expenses of an election, and
we estimated the expenses at 2,0001., and when the bill came
in I was gratified to and mat Mr. Carter had spent con-
siderably under that MA.
Did you understand may portion of that sum was *pant In
bdbeey?—Certainly not on my behalf ; and at that time the
ribbotte and banes had not been done away with. The
ribbons and bands formed a considerable item in the septa-
diture. Do not know whether the headmen were for the
most part voters. The same answer applies to mneengera.
What was the sent occasion ?—ln 1832, atter the Reform
Bill bad parsed. In 18331 went to the Board of Admiralty,
and cams down here. Mr. Hope was pet up by hie party.
There was an unfortunate split between the liberals ; scree
sidleg with myself, and others with Mr. Philpotts, who, I
with his friends, deserted me, and Mr. Hops was returned.
I cannot tell exactly what the expenditure was, but no
election after the first following the Reform Act cost me more
than 800/.; but then it is fair to add that the gentlemen who
undertook my diction did so es friend., and not ea paid
agents. Mr. Wilton undertook my agency after Mr. Carter
had given It up, only on the condition that no corrupt pear-
Mee should be mooned to—an intention which I hal myself
expressed to him 1 should continue to take. 1 had bet
art upas going to she Admiralty, end then I was
and Mr. Philpotte was beaten. This was in 1836. The
number* were—Berkeley. 707 ; Philpotts, 691 ; and Hops,
821. The next was in 1837. Hope was at the head of the
poll, Philpotts second, end I was Mann. The next election
in which I was concerned was in 1841. Philpotts was 763,
I was 731, and Hope 841. .

Are you quite sure that to that election applies year ebb-
eservathea, that at no sehregnent election after the first slier
the Reform Bill did it wet you more than 8001. l"—To the
beet of my bake!; but it is so long since that I cannot say.
In 1847, Mr. Hope and myself were not opposed. The neat
election was in 1962. Mr. Price, Mr. Hope, and myself
entered kite en agreement that we would go to no
bat what was strictly legal, that:we would have no In
short, conduct the election on the rawest principles. This
agreement was drawn up in London, and we appointed
• (Fentiernan of the bar to be our umpire. His de-
damn in every appeal made to him wee to be lima be-
tween us—t. e. if either of us wee returned upon any
other than them principles and be so dwermined, the
member so convicted wee to accept the Chiltern Hundreds.
Certainly, on my part, and I should be sorry to say it was not
on the part of others, this was moot rigidly adhered to. The
votes given: were—Prim, 6.51 ; Berkeley, 788 ; Hope, 788. I
may be allowed to add, In come guano, of what fall from the
last "'knew, that Mr. Hope, when he left Gloucester, told tee
that he would never come here again. The gentlemen of the
blue party thought fit to get up a petition, and Mr. Price and
myself complained to Mr. Hope that he ought not to sanction
snob 'proceeding after the agreement we had entered into.
Mr. Hope did not eventually countenance it, and the petition
was dropped. In 18.5.1 there wee another election. Mr. H
wee not hetes I believe, and he was put tip as a candidate
i
his friends. The votes were—Berkeley, 761; Hope, 137
What brings to my mind the f trot that 8001. was the highest
sum I have paid after the firet election succeeding the
Reform Bill is this: —On being offered a seat at
the Admiralty I consulted Mr. R. Wilton, se te
whet would be the expense of an election. Me replied
Mora se I bed to pay 6001. or 700/. when the expenses were
tHelded between myself sad Mr. Price, a single-handed cow.
kW would cost 8001. Is the election of 1866 I took no part.
In the election of 1867 I was defeated by Sir Walter Carden.
That election did not cost me more than 4001., and I have no
doubt that the total sum paid by my election agent was paid
through the auditor. A deputation waited upon me whal-
ing we to become • candidate in 1859. if it had not been
See legal advice, in which, in coneequenoe of my claim
le the House of Lords I wee recommended not to oder
myself, I should oerteinly have come forward at the lest
election. I always knew that there wen voters in the city
who would not poll unless they were paid for doing so ; but
the number I did not know till recently.
Did you understand that them votes were mercenary to
secure an election l—When I left London to come down to
Gloucester I was in the government. Of course the govern-
ment were antione to kern who would be returned. I always
said that neither Sir Robert Carden nor any stranger
going into the city could beat me by fair means; but if foul
tomes were resorted to my seat was in danger. That arose
from my knowledge that there was a certain number of
venal voters In the constituency. A reetty plain fart that I
did not bribe is to be found in connection with the votes of
the Coopey family. I don't believe you will find their
names on say one of my returns. (Applauee.) And I will
go farther, and say that these men came up and polled for
Sir Robert Carden the first thing in the moraing. So tar as
the employment of messeogers was concerned that wee a
matter of which I woe in entire ignorance. I left
that matter to my agent, in whom I bad the
West confidence—tie fall, that I may state that

until I received your secretary's letter' I had not
even looked at the election accounts. lam quite sure that
bribery was never resorted to for we. I don't know and thing
about head money before the Reform Act. My impression
is that the bribery to most accepted by the old freemen. I
believe that in the first Reform Bill proposed by Lord John
Russell it was intended to do away with those freemen ; but
that Intention wee not adhered to. As far as this city goes,
I believe that the bribery Is amongst the lower classes of
those freemen.
The Chief

•We learn In sitting in this court
that corruption is cot confined to that dais of freemen, but
that it aline:tends to the lower clam of freeholders.

Sir Maurice—l certainly am not prepared to confirm what
has been stated before you; that the whole of this constituency
is corrupt. I deny it moat emphatically, because if it were
the mule I should have found it to be so, as I have stood all
along upon pure principles.
I suppose you are of opinion that the venality amongst
voters in say constituency Is attributable to the existence of
bribers ; if there were no bribers these would he
no bribed ; and if I might be allowed to offer • suggestion I
should recommend the punishment of the rich briber, and not
the poor man who accept' a bribe. (Applause.)
By Mr. Welford—l abould think if any gentleman should
be asked to come to Gloucester on the e Auer-votive aide and
not be told that there were venal voters he would not be fairly
dealt with. .

............
And that a gentleman who did not ask the question wee
scarcely prudent ? I always said that the gentlemen had been
an to fish for a candidate and had caught a flat flab, (Laughter.)
When Mr. Hope refused to Sod a purse I had a majority of
newly 100. On the night before the election in 1832 I
refused to advance any money for bribery. Notwithstanding
that, both I and Mr. Price were told that if money was not
found one of us must go to the wall.
By 11r. Fiirgerald—The money I obtained from Sir Wm.
Meyer was obtained for the petition, end not for the election.
I went to Sir William Hayter, and said, . I am a younger
brother; I must borrow the money, and you must get it."
He did so, where from I don't know, and I have since repaid
him. I don't believe the Corrupt Practices Bill will be sfisa
live to stop bribery. It cannot be carried out unless mem-
bers insist on it, and you will not get that body to punish
itself. I don't believe bribery will be stopped unless some
severer measurers are resorted to—measures that shall be
severer on the bribers than is the present act.
Sir Munrke having here completed hia evidence he left the
court, accompanied by the ladies named and Mr. D. M.
Walker. On resching the street Sir Maurice was loudly and
very heartily cheered by • large number of electors who had
heard his examination. Sir Maurice, who was booted and
sparred, soon left the city, to follow his own pack of cub-
hounds, who were out to-day at Norton, near this city.
Mr. Helps, solicitor, here volunteered a statement to the
effect that all Sir Wm. Codrington's accounts for the county
steaks were paid through the auditor.
Evidence waa then given of the disposal of some of the
6401. which Mr. Whithorn disbursed to canvassers and rotors
la the conservative interest in 1857. The price of a vote did
net run ect high as in 1859, the Coneys receiving only M.
each for voting for Sir R. Carden. There was eo• Wen%
however, of a voter reeeiving 101. In the gene Weil*
The prootedinge en mon edijnind,

SPORTING.

NEWMARKET SECOND OCTOBER MEETING.
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SUBSCRIPT ON ROOM.—WIi,NUDLT Ntont.
CAMBRIDGESHIRE STAKES.
11 to apt North Lincoln (t and off)
11 to Artless (off)
13 to 1 Arladas (1)
20 to Volta (t)
20 to Mazehl (t)
25 to Geologic (t)
25 to Ambush (t)
30 to Mutineer (t)
33 to Penalty (t)
33 to Honey (t)
50 to Royal Sovereign (1)
60 to Montebello (t)
11 le Mazzini and Felinity emoted (t)
M arcn,2oo, 71b each. A.F. (1 mile 2 furlongs 73 yards).
Mr. P. koblawall Amoeba by Bay Iglielgoe. Mt 716..1,1. D.Y. 1
Deese Bedford'. Leff, 34 'flo (e.0.4 2
6t04 on Antonio. La' made play ; m the
cords Antonio joined and the two ran • fine race home,
Antonio winning by head.
lISTY PIIWND PLATS, foe 2-yr-olds and upwards. Al.
lowanors and panaltles. R.M. (1 mils IT yids).Mr. J. Merry'. Umber to Ititabow, by caisauel.r. WI CD
W. T. H (WWI I
rowe's Reatberbooaa 6.10 b -13:=
Mr. O. lambert'. (Lao 3 yrs, ea m
Tao following also row :—Zoyder Tee, Neopbyfee
Brocketias, colt by Priam Minima, out of Peasant Girl, Wes
Jacket, filly by Sweetmeat, darn by Touchstone, Nasty, colt
by Touchatone out of Rowena.
Betting 3to 1 apt Brother to Rainbow, 5 to 1 apt
Zuyder Zee, 6 to I each apt Weatberbound and Claire. Prom
the Nisbet Hill the run was reduced to a match bohemia
Brother to Rainbow and Weatherbound, to. former winniag
easily by a neck ; very bad third, The others steepled in
at wide intervals; Peanut% Girl colt, the Rowena colt, Nessus,
and Neophyte were next.
RENEWAL OF THE B STAKES of 100 Wow. each,
h ft, for 2-yr-old alias, Set 71b each. Last three quarters of
ILL (Sobs.)
tilt C. Mamie. Vats, by Stockwell, dot 716 (t 800 rd.el 1
Mr. Merry'. Lady lalemeer.lat llb
Lord Gamowa Illy, by Saimaa out or Ccalltka,..Opt

k-rcr.al 3
Betting Eves on Vesta, 6to 4 eget Lady Falooner. The
favourite made all the running, and won by • length ; the
Coalition filly was beaten off.
BWIPPBTAXI6.II of 10 WYO. each, for 2-yr-olds. ; colts,
Sat 7lb ; fillies, Set 61b; the winner to be sold for 160 *ova If
demanded, 6:c. T.Y.C. (5 furlongs 140 yards) (7 state.)
Mr. R. Ten Breech's Pomna. 56 510 leordhare) 1
Mr. R. /nephews:xis Twang_ , en 710 (Wells)
Mr. 0. La obelt • Fere Leaf, list Alb ........ . Dealer) 3
Mr. Barnords Oily by 51..., oat of iftiallneslbe Lk . ' Detente)
Mr. t/teletles Rowelled, 14 . . „I Snowden) 6
Mr. naleon's colt by Wont LIMO. 11111 Of 110166000, a. 6 7th
(Norma)
Mr. 11. Bill's Wild Deer. tot 71b IA. Dar) 7
Betting 9to 4 apt Pomona, 4to 1 sget the Pauline
6to 1 eget Fern Lesf. The favourite led .11 the way, and
won by a length and • half ; a neck between the second and
third ; and a bead between the third end fourth.
Marcie, 1001., h ft. First half of Ab. M. (3 furlongs 216
yards).
Doke of Bedford's
_Odes* by Orlasdo,3 In. Ist (7
my. Noblawn's Croqor.aloe, by The baron, yrs. 74 3lb
Ilrandhosol f
The betting wee alternately 11 to 10 on each, Orlanda
haying a slight call at last. Croquetnitaine led and seemed
to have the best of the race within a few strides of the chair,
but, suddenly shutting up, wee caught on the poet and •
deed heat wee made.
BWUPSTAKee of 10 move eerb, for 3 yr-olds; colts,
Set 71b ; fillies. Bet 41b. The winner to be sold for 100 soee.,
IS demanded, itc. First half of Ab.M. (3 furlongs 215 yards).
(4 subs.)
Mr. Morrie% Bon Merchant, by loptheciabt MIL floowdeni 1
Mr. Blanton's nee, Ist 7lb . ......... (French) 2
Kr. Derma Footarmas, M 7lb Funleani) 3
NI. Dartaards Noteeld. et ;lb 11. Osborne) 4
Betting Eves on Fume, 3to 1 apt RopMerobant. Won
by two length.; had third.
• ![Arco, 1001., h ft. fiat 71b each. First belt of Ab. M.
(3 furlongs 216 verde).
mr. F. itoblesolis noel°, by Pyrrhus the Fine. let TIO lA. Day) 1
Mr. Servile'. Herman, De 710 lnshmaill 2
Betting : 7 to 4 on Apollo, who made the running and won
by • heed.
SWEEPSTAKE., of 10 50To. each, for 2-yr.old• and op-
ened& The winner to be sold for 300 soya, if demanded,
&c. First half of Ab.M. (3 furlongs 216 yards).
my. J. Aolebb loreata, by 0313.40. 2 Ira, en loth (Edwerd4 1
Mr. Leckie New inethlon. wed. wt Jib... ..... Athenians) 2
Xr. Locke's Olympus, 6 ny,94 lib ID. duatesi 3
The following also ran Confute," Lady Falconer,
Ringlet, and Little Gerard.
Betting Even on Olympus, bto I apt Infanta, 7 to 1.
aget Little Gerard, 10 to 1 apt New Brighton (aid), 100 to
6 was laid once or twice. Olympus led to the cores, where
he was beset., and New Brighton, Infants, Lady Falconer,
end Contusion went on abreaet. A flee moo wee given in
favour of Infanta by • bead, New Brighton beating Olympus
a neck. Confueiou sad Lady Falconer were next, little more
then a head from the third, and so close together that the
judge could not place a fourth ; clear of them, Ringlet we.
sixth, and Little Gerard seventh.
Matcii, 100, h ft. First half of Ab. M. (3 furlongs 215
yards).
Dote M Biaiked4 Ooklan Pippin. by flespwas, It 71b. :linens) f
Lord Aitab.rl. • Plumper by NNApOIO,II4 51b... __Get:banal!, f
Betting : rto on Plumper. A close run resulted in a
dead hew.
HANDICAP BRIISII3TAILEB of 10 NOV,. each, for 3-yes-obis.
D.M. (7 [planes 201 yard.). (9 whs.)
Mr. Annelle The Greek. by Owegaa,ll4 —teono 2
rry) 1
M
Mr. Barlatts Ochl(nee. 1010
Mr. 11 linensa Byes brim, 7471 b ........ ........ well)
Mr. Mania'. Jul., 74 . 131111.) 4
Mr. It. Ten Brook's I.Mve,7st 410.- . ............ (pewees.) I
Rig 9. W. laullteley's Koucklo briar. TAM lOunni 4
11. Jacobs. Aprodla. 74 alb teeniest let 3lb 113hanton/ 7
Betting 6to 2 aget The Greek, sto 1 each eget Dove ar.d
Julie, 6to 1 each eget Ochiltres and Brcedbrini. Won by a
neck ; bad third.
HANDICAP FIATS of 100 sovs. A.F. (1 mils 2 fur-
Mr. 73 .
J. di yar
cen dA)
cb Lady Alice. by Chanticleer, 4 yrs, 64 41b
I cballonet) 1

Mr. T. Brows*. amide. 3 fts. 54 11736.36;i61 6
Mr. OnTWe's Harry titsalw. 4 FM, TA i Perry' 31
Yr. (I. firraal Preennor. 3 no, 634 ?it W. Bottom) 4
Mr. 1awnw.64.3733, 6.31216 WaHlarl 6
The following also raa : Lord Nelson, Clydeedale, Fast
Langton, Argosy, Theodor., Oneelda, Berke, Amanita,
Moorooek, Minster, and Commodore.
Betting 7to 2 apt Thecdors, 6to 1 each agat Lord
Nelson, Accurate. and Lady Alice; 7 to 1 apt Laneenemet.,
10 to 1 each agat Clydesdale and Eaat Langton, 100 to 8 each
art Precursor and Commodore. Won by a length; two
lengths between the seeond and third; half a length between
the third and fourth; good fifth ; East Langton was
sixth.
MATCH. 100,..883 71b each. Last half of Ab. M.

Os.& Y. SMltts.Netly, 71b (Fordbarn) 1
I.r. U. MOTU'S Ther. Bleat Poor. tat 710 l4ll4.lcrotli
Betting : 2 to 1 on Melly, who won by 12 lengths.
MATCH, 2,000; 500 it; &A 101 b each. T.M.M. Mr. W.
Day's '1 he Promised Lead, by Jericho, received forfeit from
Sir J. Hawley's Muejid.
MATCH, 200, half ft. A.F. Mr. F. Robismon's
by Newminster, fist 31b, received 50 Joys. ft from Lord
Lincoln's Indifference, 84 131 b.