The Express.
London, England, 1850-04-24 00:00:00

KIDD]

ELEC fION COMMITTEE.

This committee mot yesterday at 11 o'clock.
Elisabeth Edwards examined—Was housekeeper to Mr.
Robert Watkins, who had a vote for Kidderminster. Went
with him to the Boar's Head, in Worcester-street, the even-
lag before the election. They were in • large room, which
was full of people. Mr. Corbett and William Watkins
came in. The former wanted Robert Watkins to go with
him into • small room, to which after much pressing he
consented. Corbett objected to witness's accompanying
them, but R. Watkins insisted that she should. They
went into a small parlour. Wiliam Watkins wet
with them, bat left the room soon alter.
Mr. Corbett asked Robert Watkins which way be inteaded
to vote. He said for the liberal party, as he bad always
dine. Mr. Corbett then pot two half-nowas in the table,
and said they mat have esmothing to drink. He then took
a 61. note out of his pocket, and told Watkins he would give
him that at once, and 161. more, if he would come to the
Green Man and Bill, and would vote for Mr. Boat. Wat-
kins refused to take it, upon which Mr. Corbett prainad it
into his hands, and after making some further be
took it at witness's request. Remained is the rem with
Robert Watkins all night. Was afraid to go Isom, *MI SON
of Mr. Best's party came down and made a rew. They
broke the doors and windows. Went with Weddle' sent
day and changed the note. He never applied to Kr. Herbed
for the 161. premised by him, and voted for Mr. Giabeeme.
Cram-examined by Mr. Montague Smith.—Had lived as
housekeeper with R lett Watkins for upwards of foss years.
Thomas Matthews examined—Was • lac* dealer at Kid-
derminster, and had a vote for the borough. Was la But
habit of attending the rams and fain, where he somistiasse
did a little business in the thimbleriggieg line. (Laughter.)
Had signed the requision to Mr. Giaborne. Was aware that
document pledged the electors who signed it to use their
utmost endeavours to secure that geatlesean's return; a
pledge which he bad fulfilled by votlag for Mr. Beet.
(Laughter.) The week before the edeetion he was ofsnd
61. to vote for Mr. Beat. Said he would not dirty his Angers
that way. (Laughter.) The day before the poll west to
Warwick races professionally. Polled at 8 o'clock on Wed-
and was the second on the poll.
Adjourned to this day at 11 &desk.

RAILWAY COMPANIES AND TUB STAMP DtrlT.
The Leacester and Preetaa, Wear Valley, sad ether railway
waysides have presented petition Nara the Stamp Dade.
Bill.

LIBFATT OF 81,12 CH IN 800TIAND. Messrs.
Russell sad Sleigh wbo were *jested hoe tho muting held
is the Mule Hal to petition waist Mr. Stunt Wortkl's
bill legalising marri.ge with tie akiitt of a desisted wife
and hoed for a brush of the pus% bave (says the Beata
Prow) " obtained the opinion at emlannt sonneel an two
pninte—Art, whether they sewn allied Is be boned at the
.testing; sad, seeondly, worse Any lave in nation
.dust the Lord Provost tee an Used ennuaitment and
wren/roue detention. On both points the opinion le denidedi
la their favour; sad, aecordiealy, Mr.linessil
hie wat to institute proceedings sealed hi berdeldp; nod
the Advocate, Mr. Inglis, and Mr. Meldanil, boobs=
retained se counsel."