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London, England, 1838-02-12 00:00:00

PAIGNTON HARBOUR BILL.

Sir JOIE,: YARDE BULLCR in the Chair.
Petition against the intended Harbour Bill read. It stated that the
undertaking would be to the great disadvantage and loss of proprietors
and occupiers of land and homes, &c.,
in Paignton ; and altogether
productive of great harnship and injustice. On the preamble of the Bill
being referred to, the allegations of the petition appeared to be ground.
less, it being distinctly averred that the work would be of the greatest
possible advantage and utility to the public and to individuals.
The clauses of the Bill were then proceeded with serialim.
On the clause forbidding the rates of toll to be raised, or reduced
" partially," a discussion arose, when it was decided by the Committee
that the word partially applied to individual:, and not to particular tolls
or portions of tolls.

On a special saving clause in favour of the rights of the Lord
of the Manor of Paignton being read,
clause in such cases Was recommended by the Hon. Chairman, and
adopted by the Committee. the usual general saving
w

During the discussion on this clause it appeared that there were not
less than eight or ten persons who claimed to be Lords of the Manor,
on which the Committee congratulated the Harbour Company on the
extensive prospect of legislation held out to th:rn.
The whole of the clauses and schedules were then gone through
without opposition, and the Committee adjourned.
The Report to be made to the House by the Chairman this evening.

SUB-COMMITTEE ON PETITIONS, NO. IV.
Mr. GREIZNIZ in the chair.
The room was full, and parties kept waiting upwards of an hour, as
only four Members were present.)
RIBBLE NAVIGATION.

Petition read. Opposed by Peter Hesketh Fleetwood, Esq., M.P. ;
objected first on the notices under the Order No. 1., page 21, which
requires that the names of every existing " cut, canal, reservoir,
aqueduct, and navigation" under an Act of Parliament, and which is
interfered with, shall be mentioned. In this instance, the River
Douglas, existing under an Act of Parliament, was marked on
the plan, but omitted in the notice. Answer—That the river
Douglas is not within the intended cutting. On this being proved,
decided that the objection was not tenable. Objected on the plan that
the intended cuts were not shown. Answer—That the object being
merely to deepen the river without altering its direction, to show the
river was sufficient —Objection disallowed. On this section it was ob-
jected that it did not, according to Standing Order, No. 11., page 22,
" specify the levels of both banks of such cut, canal, reservoir, aqueduct,
or navigation."

(LEFT SITTING.)

IPSWICH ELECTION COMMITTEE
(THIS DAY.)

Messrs. Tunell and Kelly were left on Saturday upon an equality.

This morning the scrutiny re-commenced.
The Liberals proceeded in their objection to Mr. Pepper's vote, it!
going upon the same ground, of change of residence.

The Committee decided that the ♦ote was bad.

This giving Mr. Tuffnell a majority of one, the Tories objected to the
vote of Mr. Orris, of Saint Margaret's Ditches; but they did not suc-
ceed in proving the removal, Mr. Orris continuing to occupy two houses
to the time of the election.

The Committee, therefore, disallowed the objection, and retained th e
vote.

(To be concluded in a Second Edition.)

LONGFORD ELECTION COMMIT-
TEE.-(THIS DAY.)

The Committee met this morning at ten o'clock, when Mr. Sergeant
SPANKIE proceeded with his argument in favour of opening the register,
for the purpose of going into the case of Michael Gilleesy, who was
objected to by the petitioners on the ground of insufficient value at the
time of registration. The Learned Sergeant did not conclude until
half.past twelve.
Mr. AUSTIN was then heard in reply.

The room was cleared at two o'clock, and on our re-admission abou
half an hour afterwards, the Chairman said—The Committee have,
after the most anxious deliberation, decided not to open the register with
respect to the case of Michael Gilleesy.

ROXBURGH ELECTION COMMIT-
TEE.-(THIS DAY.)

The Committee met at eleven o'cock

Mr. William Rutherford, sheriff clerk of the county of Roxburgh,
was then called, and produced lists of the persons registered in the dif-
ferent districts of the county of Roxburgh, of those who had polled at the
late election for the District of Hawick, and of those who remained un.
palled. Witness stated that Mr. J. Wilson was the person who waited on the
sheriff on the subject of the erection of the booths on the part of Mr. Elliott,
and through whom Mr. Elliott's share of the expenses was paid. Mr.
Wilson was the agent of Mr. Elliott. The list of the persons who re.
mained unpolled at the last election for the district of Hawick con.
tained 131 names.

Mr. Sergeant Mr.azwrritx a objected to the list being received in
evidence. Although it certainly appeared by the register of 1836 that
131 persons had not polled at the last election, yet it was pal-
pable that those persons had died or been removed from the
poll in the interval which had occurred between the time of
Registration and the election. After a lengthened argument, it was
finally agreed between Counsel on both sides, that the witness should
examine the register of 1537„: compare it with that of 1836, and
after placing distilictive marks before the names of those who had died,
or been removed from the poll, lay in its amended fortn before the
Committee.

Mr, John Craigic stated that he was Sheriff Depute of the county of
Roxburgh, and was Polling Sheriff for the district of Hawick ; went to
Hawick about three o'clock the day before the election ; heard of the at-
tack on the mail shortly after his arrival; there was a great
deal of rioting about the Tower Inn, and considerable
surprise was manifested at his safe arrival. Sent for the
magistrates of the town. Baillie Goodfellow said lie was quite
said that if the rioting continued he would send off an express to the
Marquis of Lothian, the Load Lieutenant of the County, for the assist.
once of the military. The polling commenced at nine o'clock
on the morning of the 3d of August. Saw voters coin-
ing into the town with their clothes torn and their persons injured.
About a quarter to ten he received a notification from electors at the
Tower Inn, stating that they would not exercise the franchise, unless
protected going to and from the poll, and stating they had come to
this determination in consequence of the violence they saw offered towards
the Conservative voters. The communication was signed by 85 electors.
Communicated this to the electors, who said they would give protection
to sorb of the electors as claimed it individually. Received a notifica-
tion also from Mr. Thomas Scott, who complained of having been ducked
in the river, and his clothes being torn, after polling. Received also
another communication with respect to a voter named I.undy, stating that
he had also been immersed In the water, and demanding that the poll
should be stopped. Another representation was subsequently made
to him, stating that Mr. L. was a prisoner, and that no com-
munication could be effected with him. Shortly afterwards he
had another communication, stating that the Conservative electors
would not be allowed to go to the poll. The next communication which
he received, was from Mr. Hume, en agent of Mr. Scctt, requesting that
the poll should be suspended for an hour to make further arrangements.
Soon after saw Mr. Elliott, of Howe, a magistrate, come into the
booth. His clothes were in tatters. Mr. Elliott stated that evidence of
personal violence would be given if protection were afforded to the wit.
nesses. IVitness applied several times to the Magistrates for protection.
Received a notice relative to a voter named David Selby, stating that he
had been stopped:and thrown into the river. On receiving the com-
plaint of eighty.four electors, witness offered to investigate the case, to
which he received an answer from the Tower Inn, stating that if any one
of the magistrates would attend there personal evidence would be given of
the violence which had been used, but that the voters would not risk their
safety by going to the poll, and demanded that it should be stopped
The Mail arrived about twelve o'clock on the first day
after the election. Lord John Scott and Major Macdonald
were passengers in it, but were assaulted by the mob ; on hearing which
witness adjourned the poll for. two hours. The rioting and confusion
was very great. Some of the agents and partisans of Mr.
Elliott objected to the adjournment of the poll. but witness
considered it quite necrssary. Resumed the polling, however, in
half an hour, in consequence of his having been assured by the Magis.
trates that there was no longer any obstruction to the voters
coming to the poll. Major Potts came shortly offer to the
poll and stated that the Honourable Major Sinclair and another
voter had been assaulted and their clothes torn off their backs.
Witness again appealed to the Magistrates for protection. '1 hey pro-
mised to give protection. About half-past two witness received another
communication stating, that unless protection were afforded them, voters
would not go to the poll, and the protection giN en had not been sufficient.
At a quarter to three he received a note stating that a voter,
named It. Young, was, if not killed, his life was despaired of.
He requested Bailie Wilson to go to the Tower Inn, and see how
the matter stood. On his return, he said he found that Young's clothes
had been torn, but he had not received any severe injury, and
he added that he would have been all safe enough, had he claimed
protection on several occasion' throughout the day, witness
(LEFT SITTING.)

THE FUNDS.-CLOSING PRICES,

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FIuNDS.

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per Cent. Hed 92.4
3 per Cent. Cons 9194
per Cent.
314 per Cent. Red NM,
New 314 per Cent 99,t4
1 per Cent. Assented
Dissented
Long Annuities to expire
Ja■ MO 15:2-16
Oct
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InGUI Stock
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Oittu 300/... 57 pm.
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odia Stock for AcL
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Br..zilian Bends
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Ditto, 1824
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