The Sun.
London, England, 1841-03-29 00:00:00

THE WEATHER.

ROYAL• GALLERY OFSCIENCE, ADELAIDE-
STREET.

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NooN MARCH 27
BArometer..
Thermometer
Highest 6B
LotA est
Wind W.—Freezing Point 32 Deg.

PRESENTATION OF A CUP T
T. S. DUNCOMBE, ESQ.

On Saturday at twelve o'cock, the following gentle-
men, members of the Adelphi company, viz. Messrs.
Yates, Paul Bedford, Wilkinson, 0. Smith, Wright,
George Wieland, Lyon, and Cutlingford, waited upon
Mr. Duncombe, Member for Finsbury, for the purpose
of presenting a richly traced and highly chased and cm.
bossed cup, weighing fifty-seven ounces, to the Hon.
Member for the important character he recently per-
formed
in " St. Stephen's Chapel" in the cause of the
drama. The cup was subscribed for by the members of
the Adelphi company, and cost fifty guineas, and was
got up in splendid style by Messrs. Green and Ward.
It had two massive handles ; on one side the arms of
Mr. Duncombe were beautifully engraver), and on the
opposite side was inscribed—
" TO THOMAS SLINGSBY BUNCOMBE, ESQ., M.P.
"MEASURE FOR MEASURE.
" This cup was presented as a small token of gratitude
for his exertions in the Commons House of Parlia-
ment in behalf of the drama and its professors, by
the following members of the Adelphi company."
Mr. Yates, in a very appropriate address, presented
the cup, and
Mr. Duncombe, in answer, defended the advantages
arising from a proper representation of the drama in all
civilized countries.
Mr. Keeley and Mr. Hemming (though unconnected
with the theatre) subscribed liberally to the cup.
Mr. Paul Bedford (on the depuation taking leave),
as an active member of the Drury-lane Theatrical Fund
Committee, solicited the honour of Mr. Duncombe's
company to dinner on Wednesday next, at the annual
festival of the fund. The Hon. Member, though he
would not make a positive promise to attend, said he
would make the most strenuous effort to do so.

BADMINTON, THURSDAY.—There was a
grand lawn meeting yesterday, when the Duke and Duch-
ess of Beaufort gave a splendid dejeuner to the Mayor
and Corporation of Bristol, and a numerous party of the
nobility and gentry of Gloucester. It being the last
meet of the Duke's hounds at the lawn this season, the
field was unusually brilliant, there being upwards of 1,200
equestrians and forty carriages, the greater number with
four horses. The breakfast was served up in princely
style. The Duke was unable to join his friends in the
chace on account of the injuries he sustained by being
thrown from his horse last week, but was represented by
Mr. Dixon, comptroller of the household. The weather
was remarkably fine, and the bounds had an exce'lent run
of forty-five minutes, when th 4 fox was run to ground.
There were on the field upwards of 500 red coats, and
altogether it was one of the best meetings ever witnessed
in the country.
FRENCH LEVITY.—There is a " bal abonne,"
with Robert Dillon at the heal, called g• Les restes de la
Guillotine." None are admitted
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and fits de pendus. Femmes pre are who
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had been presented at Court prior to the Revolution ;
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French levity can scarcely be adduced.—Swinburne's
I Courts of Europs.

WALSALL ELECTION COM.

MITTEE.

The Committee met at the usual hour on Saturday. Lord
Eliot in the chair.
William Winter Lates, whose examination was going forward
when the Committee adjourned on Friday, was called in and
examined by Mr. COCKBURN—Witness had no other account-
book as an innkeeper than that produced on Friday. Patch
was called Davis by several persons. The notes addressed to
him that were seen by witness were directed to Mr. Davis.
Witness in keeping his accounts don't proceed from page to
page, but makes the entry wherever he happened to open the
book. Gave a treat on the 13th of January to Mr. Gladstone's
voters. Intends to apply for payment to Mr. Thurston, as it
waa, he that directed the treat to be given. The bill amounted
to 131. Both Mr. Brookes and Mr. Thurston ordered the
treat. Thurston was to pay 3/. of the cost, and Brookes the
remainder.
Cross-examined by Mr. Sergeant Wneeriaraem—Mr. Davis
was not alone when at witness's house ; his lady was with him.
It was for her the second breakfast and dinner were entered.
Breakfast, dinner, ale, brandy, wine, tea, and bed formed part
of the items of the lady's account. She was not ill, at least
did not appear to be so. She could partake of those articles
just as well as witness. There was also an item for a box of
pills.
Mr. COCKBURN—That vas for the invalid.
Mr. Sergeant WRA NGIIAM—But here's an item of 10s. for
wine ; that accounts for the pills.—(Laughter.) Davis had
not any money, and could not pay for what he got. Mr.
1 hurston ordered witness to go to the extent of 31., but as the
sum appeared too small, and Mr. Brookes ordered 101. worth
more to be given, it was a treat to witness's customers. 31. would
not have given them half a pint each. Those people were
for the most part workmen in the factories. They were not
voters.
Re •examined by Mr. Cocreurter—Was not accustomed to
entertain a rabble. Would not swear that the gentlemen told
him to open his house to 'Mr. Gladstone's friends.
By Mr. HAYTER—The account is the book was not Davis's
original account.
By Lord ELIOT—It was copied from another account. It
was accurately copied. Several leaves were lost.
By Air. HAYTER.—Copied Davis's account into the book be-
cause it was the only one required. The leaves might be at home,
or they might be burnt for all he knew. Did not know what
became of them. They were at home when he left. Thought
it better to bring the copy than the original. There was
nothing written on the loose leaves relative to the entertainment
given at his house. They were connected solely with the
commercial room.
Mr. Sergeant MEREWETHER directed the attention of the
Committee to the terms of the Speaker's warrant, which re-
quired the witness to produce all books, accounts, and memo-
randums relating to the supply of liquor.
In reply to Mr. HAYTER, witness said that he only looked at
the top of the warrant.
Examination resumed—Patch or Davies brought a friend to
witness's house, who had some wine with him. His name was
Fisher. He was a neighbour of witness's. He was a voter,
and voted, he believed, for Mr. Gladstone.
By Lord ELlOT—Patch produced a note from Mr. Barnett,
which he did not consider sufficient security for the bill, and he
destroyed it. Destroyed it before he got the warrant.
By Mr. Hay TER— Finding the note not directed to him, did
not consider it security for the bill, as Mr. Kilner passed his
word to witness.
By Sir W. RAE—Patch tore off a small piece of the note.
The fragment that remained with witness contained directions
to Patch to send his account to the inn, and the writer, Mr.
Barnet, would see it paid.
James Kilner examined by Mr. AUSTIN—Is the landlord of
the new inn at Walsall—was so at the last election. The no-
mination day was Monday, the Ist of February last, and the
polling day Tuesday, the 2nd of that month. Has two large
rooms in his house, both up stairs, for his customers. There
are two entrances to those rooms. Two hundred persons
might be accommodated in the long room, and about thirty-
five in the other, called the Commercial-room. The electors
who had eaten and drunk in his house paid some for what they
had, and others did not pay. The eating and drinking began
on the Monday at about eight o'clock in the morning, as the
house is a commercial house and there were commercial travellers
in the house who had breakfast. Won't swear that he did not go
into the long room immediately on getting up. Thought he
did not go into it till about one o'clock in the day. When he
first went into the room there were several persons in it.
Would not swear that there were not 200 of the electors whom
he saw regaling themselves in the long room. During these
two days there were four or five commercial travellers in the
house, but their account was not mixed up with the account
witness was about to produce.
Mr. Sergeant WRA NG HAM here submitted that the Learned
Counsel on the other side was not entitled to go on showing
what was done at Kilner's, without proving its connection with
Dlr. Barnett. He apprehended that the decision come to by the
Committee on Thuisday warranted him in holding that opinion.
The Noble CHAIRMAN said that the Committee had de-
cided that it was expedient to prove the connection of the pro-
ceedings referred to by the Learned Sergeant with 31r.
Barnett. However, they did not wish tospreseribe to Counsel
the description of evidence they ought to adduce.
Mr. Sergeant WRAN GHAM apprehended that the decision
come to on that occasion applied in the present instance, and
that Counsel on the other side ought to refrain from the course
they were pursuing.
Lord ELIOT—The Committee would not prescribe a course
of procedure to Counsel ; they, however, thought it as well to
connect the proceedings of the inn with the agency.
Examination resumed—Charged the refreshments given to
himself under the title of opening day. Mrs. Kilner made
air entry of refreshments as stated, but charged it to no one's
account. His account amounted to about 1501. Would willingly
spend that sum in the cause. Never applied for that
sum to any one, and never intended to apply for it ;
would willingly take the amount if he was offered it by any per-
son. Considered that, on the score of payment, Patch de-
ceived him. He applied to witness for the accommodation of
voters lest they would be run away with by the opposite party.
Witness in consequence went to Alr. Barnett, and Mr. James
said to Mr. Barnett there was much treating going on at the
New Inn, and Mrs. Kilner wished to know was it authorized by
him. Did not recollect what was the nature of Mr. Barnett's
reply. There was a greater amount incurred after seeing
Mr. Barnett than before. Had no intention, after seeing Mr.
Barnett, of applying for payment for the refreshments. Con-
sidered himself as having no claim on Mr. Gladstone's Com-
mittee, but there were many friends of witness who he knew
would not see him at any loss ; those friends were not in any
way connected with Mr. Gladstone.
Mr. Ausern pressed the witness very much to state distinctly
whether, when supplying the refreshments, he intended to give
them away—to give them for nothing, and without expectation
of payment ?
The witness was directed to withdraw till the Committee
would decide as to Counsel putting the question again. After some
discussion between Mr. Sergeant Wrangham and Mr. Austin
as to whether the witness had given a distinct answer to the
question, the Committee decided that the question should be
put again. The witness was then called in and the examina-
tion resumed. Did not mean to give the refreshments away.
Knew that there wet e many of his fliends who would not see
him at a loss, but would sooner lose the sum than apply to the
Committee for it. Expected to be paid for it, but did not
care much about the debt. The witness then detailed
the attack upon his house, which he described as being
of a very violent character. They eventually succeed-
ing in repelling the mob, who were armed with blud-
geons. Patch represented himself as a Parliamentary
Agent, and gave me his card as such. He told me that he
came from the Carlton Club, and I believed him to be a true
man, and guaranteed his bill at the hotel, and gave him 41. to
take him to London. Mr. Barnett said I might lend Patch
the money. I have no claim against Mr. Gladstone or Mr.
Barnett, but I drew up the bill in the form it now is at Patch's
request, who told me I could not otherwise be paid. Mr.
Wilkins, the barrister, was brought there to be heard against
the repeal of the Corn-laws. He used to make speeches in
favour of the Corn-laws, arid Acland against them.
To Mr. AUSTIN—I live chiefly by my inn. I act from im-
pulse, and have often given large treats, but I never gave away
1501. Patch did not promise that I should be paid by the
Carlton Club. I never intend to ask Mr. Barnett or Mr.
Gladstone for a penny. Mr. . Barnett has never held out any
hope of payment to me. He told me he would not sanction
any expense at my house. When the attack was made upon my
house, between three and four in the morning, there were a
great number of Mr. Gladstone's friends inside. I dont know
whether there were any of them voters or not. Seven or eight
persons, including myself, were seriously hurt. The persons
who were hurt were all friends of Mr. Gladstone. The ma-
jority of the Corporation and Magistrates of the Borough were
opposed to Mr. Gladstone.
Mr. AUSTIN said it was half-past three o'clock, and he was
very tired. He wished to know whether the Committee had
any objection to an adjournment?
The CHAIRMAN said the Committee had arranged to sit till
four o'clock.
Elizabeth - Taylor, examined by Mr. AUSTIN—I was
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waitress in Mr.- Kilner's employment, at the last election,
at the New Inn. I recollect the night of the nomination.
There was a great number of persons, at least 100, going in
and out during the day. I should say there were about 4U
during the night.
The CHAIRMAN inquired if there were any material facts
as to the parties by whom Kilner was employed, to be stated
by the witness. Because he thought he could say for the
Committee that they were satisfied that there had been a good
deal of treating and drinking there during the day.
Mr. AUSTIN was perhaps satisfied with what had been stated
on that point ; but he feared he and his Learned Friend might
not agree as to what might be admitted as proved.
Atter some discussion it was decided that the examination
of the witness should be proceeded with.
Examination resumed.—I saw ten or a dozen persons eating
and drinking on Tuesday. I saw Marlow on the Monday
evening.
I did not wait in the long room at all. There
were two or three strange waiters employed. I saw Mr.
Barnett come to our house several times, but he did not stay.f
Mr. AUSTIN said he did not intend, after the expression of
Mr. Sergeant WItANGITAM said the Learned Counsel should
be prepared to state whether he intended to close his case then
or examine further witnesses on Monday.
thethe
so ap utineio enlas ofs thea the last.
Committee,
to call any further witnesses of
The Chairman said that the Committee did not think that
the Learned Counsel should be then pressed to state what his
courstilleo Monday.
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eofpr would be, and the