The Sun.
London, England, 1838-02-08 00:00:00

THE SUN, LONDON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1.438.

ROXBURGH ELECTION COM-

MITTE E.

[ln conclusion from our First Edition of yesterday.]
The Learned Gentleman, after a variety of other ob-
servations, concluded by observing, that if he proved the cave
which he had stated, which he should be able to do, he would
have no hesitation in calling on the Committee to declare the
election for the county of Roxburgh void.
Mr. Sergeant MEREWETHER said, that his Learned Friend
had opened- a case which, in many particulars, was not sus-
tained by his petition. He, however, would meet his Learned
Friend's observations when the proper time arrived.
The proper custody of the poll-books was then proved, and
they were given in evidenee.
RettfEkvoan, the Sheriff' of the County, ii iii thE next
witness Called. Ile was examined as to tin! circumstance of
n inety -five electors havitia i.tliiiressed a requisition to him call-
ing etl hilli t.; ;lave the military in attendance at the election
!Inn about to take place ; also as to a meeting of Magistrates
having taken place in consequence, and likewise in respect
to his having communicated these matters to the Lord Ad-
vocate.

These three po;nts were objected to by the Learned Coun-
sel for the sitting Member, who contended that these were
matters with which the Committee had nothing to do. They
were met to consider whether the sitting Member had been
duly elected, and not whether the Magistrates were warranted
in anticipating a riot at the election.
The Committee decided in each case put, that the proposed
evidence could not be received.

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The Committee adjourned at four o'clock until eleven
this day.

SALFORD ELECTION COMMITTEE.

The Committee met at two o'clock yesterday, the Earl
of EUSTON in the Chair.

Mr. TIIESSIGER, Mr. /IMMO., 4114 Mr. WRANGIIA NI, ap-
peared in support of thc! Petition ; Mr. HILL, Mr. AUSTIN,
and Mr, rdisrurox, for the sitting Member, Mr. Brotherton.
John Oldham having been objected to on the part of the
petitioner.
Mr. AUSTIN submitted that the objection was not properly
specified, inasmuch as the number attached to the voter's
name did not correspond with the number on the register, or
on the poll.
[lt appeared that in the printed lists the numbers did not
correspond with those on the original register, which had
been divided into several parts, each alphabetically arranged,
for the convenience of taking the votes.
Mr. TIIESSIGER contended that the printed lists were those
by which the Committee ought to be guided, and that this had
been the uniform practice.
Mr. AUSTIN having replied, the Committee decided that
the objection of the Learned Counsel must be allowed.
The Petitioner's Counsel then requested the Committee to
adjourn in order that they might consider what course to take,
as the objection taken would probably apply to all the cases.
Adjourned until 11 o'clock to-morrow (this) morning.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

HOUSE OP COMMONS, FEL 7.

The SPEAKER took the chair at Four o'Clock.
RATING OF SMALL TENEMENTS BILL.

Mr. MARK PHILIPS presented petitions from
Ashton-under-Lane and its neighbourhood, against the
Bill for making the owners of small tenements liable to the
rates thereon.

Mr. BURROUGHES presented a similar petition, but
the description of the petitioners was not heard in the
gallery.
Mr. T. ATTWOOD presented a petition from the
Chairman and Secretary of the Birmingham Political
Union against the Bill. The petitioners stated that if it
were allowed to pass, it would have the effect of disfranchis-
ing one-third of the borough constituency.
Mr. HINDE presented a petition from the borough of
Preston in favour of the Bill.