The Sun.
London, England, 1838-02-21 00:00:00

IPSWICH.

The Committee assembled at the usual hour, and proceeded to try
objections founded on alleged deficiencies of value in the qualifications
of 101. householders.

BELFAST.
The Committee met this morning at eleven o'clock.
The vote of Francis Campbell was objected to by Mr. 111E5SIG/R, on
the ground of insufficiency of value.
William Taylor was called and examined by Mr. T-HESsItiER—He

stated that he knew the premises occupied by the voter. They consisted
of a small shop below with a room above. Thinks the fair value of
them is not more than 6/. 10s. Campbell carries on the trade of .a
butcher.

Cross.examined by Mr. Atinttews—Examined the premises about
four or five Weeks since. They are situated near Mentgomery-market.
William Williams was next called, and stated that he did not think
the premises worth more than 81. In making the valuation, took into
account the favourable circumstance of the house being situated near a
shambles.

It was here proposed by Mr. THESAIGAR to put in the assessment
made by the valuators appointed under the local Act.

Mr. A NDREWS objected to the valuators' books being produced, un-
less the valuators themselves were present, by whom the entries were
made.

Mr. THESMGE ft said that the cbjection came rather late, as these
books were produced in evidence yesterday, and Mr. Andrew did not
then urge the point which he was now submitting. It was usual to
allow the poor-rate books to be received in evidence, and why not the
police books. about which more care was taken 1
Mr. ANDREWS re; lied.

The room was then ordered to be cleared, and the Committee, after
a few minutes' deliberation, decided that the books be received in eli-
de ice.

It ap;wared that the police books were examined at the Sessions to
assist the Revising Barrister in estimating the value of the various
premises. On referring to the books of 1836, Campbell's premises were
f;)und to be set down at 61. a year.
Mr. Andrews said that he could not defend the vote, and it was ac-
cording'y struck off:
The vote of James Hamilton was next struck off for insuftleiency
of value.

One of the witnesses examined in support of the vote, a gentleman
nam d Anott, stated that as he was leaving the Committce.room yes-
terday his pocket was picked of a considerable sum of money.

The vote of John Henry, Millfi.:lit.street, howeholder, wai struck
off for in. a riciency of value.

The vote of Peter Quinn, householder, was objected to cm the
same ground, and counsel for the sitting Members, haring dtelincd
to defend the vote, it was struck off the poll.

SLIGO.

srOTTISWOODB wtrrtscßirTioY.

The Committee met this morning at cloven o'clock, and remained for
a considerable time in deliberation upon the arguments and evidence
offered yesterday respecting the qualification of Mr. Somers. About
twelve o'clock the room was opened to the parties, and the public, whell
the Chairman, Mr. Barker, informed the counsel that " the Committee
have determined that the petitioners have failed to substantiate by
proof that John Patrick Somers, Esq., is not duly qualified to sit in Par-
liament as a Burgess for the borough of Sligo."
Mr. Ilattatsox then applied to the Committee for permission to pro,
duce evidence to show that the petition against Mr. Somers was not
bona fide, the persons whose names were subscribed thereto, the funds
for supporting the same having been supplied from a notorious
public subscription, entered into by persons not at all con-
nected with the borough. Upon the evidence which he should
produce, he would afterwards found another application, that the
Committee should declare the petition frivolous and vexatious.
Mr. TursiiGEn contended, that even if it were proved that the ex-
pences of the petition were paid,by persons not at all connected with the
borough, that fact would not justify the Committee in deciding
that the allegations in the petition were frivolous ; nor could
they say that the conduct of the petitioners was vexatious be-
cause other persons had furnished the money to enable them
to prove those allegation.. No evidence which might be produced
could justify the Committee In making a special report respecting the
conduct of parties not referred to in the petition. The only grounds
on which a petition could be declared frivolous and vexatious were the
allegations of the petition and the conduct of the petitioners.

After a long and exceedingly personal discussion between the Coun-
sel, strangers were ordered to withdraw, that the Committee might con-
sider the application of Mr. Harrison. _

When strangers were re-admitted, the CIIAIRMLN said the Committee
had come to the resolution that Counsel for the sitting Member should
not 1a allowed to go into proof as to the origin of funds until they had
impugned the bona fide character of the petition.

Mr. llsaetsoN then called Mr. Kindersley, the Secretary to the
" Irish Election Petition Fund Society."

COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.

We have much pleasure in calling the attention of this
influential body to an announcement in the first page of our
Paper, intimating the establishment of a Benefit Society in
Glasgow, the necessity for which has long been apparent to
many Gentlemen on the road. It will be found particu-
larly deserving the attention of those who visit the great
Northern Towns ; and as it is instituted and supported by
some of the most influential Mercantile Gentlemen in the
Commercial Metropolis of Scotland, on principles combin-
ing stability with the most extensive usefulness, the active
co-operation and support of Commercial Travellers gene"
rally is confidently anticipated.