The Sun.
London, England, 1836-02-10 00:00:00

17eZked the list of voters for the county of Middlesex in 1833,
34, ana. 33. In the list for the borough of Marylebork; i;1 1833, he
did not see the name of Thomas Alsop, of Edmund Archer, or
Artud Williams.
Charles Wright, of the office of the Clerk of the Peace for the
county of Middlesex, produced the revised list of the freeholders of
the county of Middlesex.
Mr. Harwood resided in the parish of Marylebone, and was over-
seer there. Mr. Garnett was the other overseer. They both
tilled the office at the time of the preparation of the last list
of voters. Gave notice to the voters two Sundays previous
to the first day of July. Had claims to vote to the amount of
one hundred and thirty-four, which he gave in to the Vestry Clerk.
Was not aware that a Committee had been appointed to assist the
Overseers, till he received a letter requesting him to attend it. He
attended the committee in consequence. Mr. Kensett acted as
chairman, but he could not recollect whether Mr. Robertson was.
Mr. Stewart was there ; Mr. Flood was also there. The claims
were there also on two files. Mr. Kensett took the chair without
any motion being made for that purpose. He took one of the lists
of claims, and wrote against one of the " names objected to"—this
the witness would not allow, and took the lists from him, and struck
out the words he had written. Afterwards was ordered to make out
the list of all claims, which he did. He afterwards prepared a list of
the voters, which was placed on the church doors signed by himself
and brother overseer. Mr. Kensett wrote on that list to several
names, in red ink, " Objected to." The list, after being signed,
was left with Mr. Flood, in order that it might be printed. Never
saw the original list afterwards. The names interlined were not in
the list when he gave it to Mr. Flood. This was the first time he
had seen the paper since. Had asked Mr. Flood for it at the re-
quest of Mr. Coventry, who stated that he did not know what had
become of it, but admitted he had seen it in Mr. Kensett's hands.
Mr. Kensett was asked by Mr. Coventry where the list was, when
he informed that gentleman the last time he had seen it was on the
vestry table. Did not make any inquiry himself at Mr. Kensett about
the list. Recollected seeing Messrs. Kensett, Glazier, and Stewart,
on July 28. Saw the two former in the vestry-room together. Mr.
Kensett said they had been to his house, as there was property un-
represented in the parish. He said there were claims which he
wished witness to accept. Witness said, why had the parties not
t in their claims ? to which he replied, it was an after-thought.
Witness asked if they had acquainted Mr. Garnett with it, and, on
being answered in the negative, he asked the reason, when they
said they had more confidence in him. Witness would have no-
thing to do with them, when Mr. Kensett said it was a pity as
they had 42 of the right sort, and offered him the best situation in
the parish if he would put their names on the list. • He left the
room, refusing to do anything, when all three followed him.
Witness tried to get rid of them, and ran across the street,
when Mr. Glazier followed him. He afterwards went to
the house of Miles. He there saw Kensett and Glazier, but no-
thing passed between them. They supped there, and wanted witness
to depart with them, which he refused, as he was glad he was
safely seated in a friend's house. Witness received a letter from
Flood, recommending the payment of the additional shilling that
had been received by him to be paid into the Bank. Witness said
he had received no additional shilling. Afterwards saw Mr. Ken-
sett, who said he had some money for him. Witness said he owed
him none, and would not receive it. Afterwards saw Mr. Flood
at a Vestry, taking off a list of the names of those who were inter-
lined. Believed the word " claimed" to be Mr. Kensett's writing.
Cross-examined by the ATTORNEY-GENERAL—Had never been
examined by any attorney previous to coming into the box. Had
resided in Marylebone 20 years. Never held any parish office
before, and did not know how the lists had been made out in
former years. Never made any complaint of a Committee being
formed to assist him. Witness agreed to some of the objections
made to the voters by the Committee, and disagreed with others.
Mr. Flood made out the list, under the directions of the Committee
and myself. When it was proposed to add names to the list,
there was no objection made to tell the names. All that
knew that their number was 42, and that they claimed to vote as
Vestrymen and Trustees for the stone-yard and burying-ground.
The list, with the 42 names, was put on the Church doors on the
2d and 9th of August. Did know, on the Friday previous, that
the list was to be put up on the Sunday. Knew that it was to be
put up with his name, and that of Mr. Garnett. Did not order
any other list to be put up. Had no doubt in the week between
the 2d and 9th of August that the list had been put on the Church
door on the 2d of August. Knew after the 9th of August that
the list. had been put up again on that day. Objections
came in to five of the names in the list afterwards.
Witness would not say that it was notorious that the forty-two ves-
trymen were added to the list. It had been stated to him that it
was all right for him to sign it ' • that they were forty-two of the
right sort. Did net recollect that it had been stated to him that
vestrymen freeholders had a right to vote. Had heard that question
argued before Mr. Coventry, but had not heard it argued in the
parish. He had heard a great many debates there—(Laughter)—
but had not heard that debated.
By Mr. HlLL—There were objections to the county votes after
the 24th, which were printed. When the 42 names were asked
to be added, he judged that they were vestrymen. Witness always
had an invitation at Mrs. Mills' to supper, but had no particular
appointment at the time the conversation took place. Should not
have called at Mrs. Mills', had it not been for the importunities of
Kensett and Glazier, who insulted him in the Court-house and
in the street likewise. He supped with them at Mrs. Mills',
although he strongly objected himself to do so—telling the
maid to take away the cloth, as he would not take supper there.
—(Laughter.) The witness, after being pressed, said he supped
there, but did not take knife or fork.—(Great laughter.) He ul-
timately explained this to mean that he did not take away his neigh-
bour's knife and fork, but had used his own.—( Great laughter. )
Had expressed great surprise to several persons at the forty-
two names being put on the list ; but had never given any
orders to the printer to put them out. Afterwards, being
very thirsty, went to the Horse and Groom, where he saw
O'Neil and several others. His brother overseer came in
when he told him what had taken place—that 42 persons had been
added to the list. None that were there said the Reform Act
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By Mr. CLARKSON—Left Mrs. Mills about half-past eleven
o'clock. Supped up stairs in a. public room, where gentlemen sat
and smoked cigars ; but no person was there that night but those
he had already mentioned. Had cold roast beef, mustard, pickles,
and bread and cheese, for supper.—(Great ) There was,
besides, on the table, pepper and salt.—(lncreased laughter.)
The trial Vi as proceeding when our reporter left.