The Sun.
London, England, 1869-02-13 00:00:00

SWITZERLAND.

Notwithstanding BERNE, Feb. 12.
the petition signed by 6,000
inhabitants of the Canton of Soleure in favour of
a total revision of the Constitution, the Cantonal
Council have decided by 76 against 19 votes for a
partial revision only.

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RESTMINSTER hLEC7)ON PETITION.

THIS DAY.
This inquiry was renewed this morning before Mr.
Baron Martin.
Mr. John Wheeler was called and examined by Mr.
Littler.
was promised compensation after the
This witness, before being sworn, complained as to his
being threatened.
The Judge said he would send any person to prison for
given boards to several
12 months who interfered with witnesses.
vet
oHfatahese was Flack. Asked
election. Witness Vsaoitdedhfoor Smith, Holton and James Ball and
others. Sewell and Poncian were canvassing with witness.
He said he had
not made up his mind. Flack is a publican. Said he
should have two boards at 7s. a week each, and witness
himplerrasse persons
promised 7 s
h. ea-Cwli2eneatke Nnded to vote.
supplied them next morning. Flack voted for Smith,
but hAd told witness not to enter his name in the
canvassing book. Pressed Overton very hard for
his vote, but ho said ho would not give a theided
that
the day,
Liberals
were a low,
dirty lot—(laughter)—and would not came to terms.answer. Overton bad then Grosvenor and Mill's pla-
card exhibited, and he had the Liberal committee sitting
in the house. He said be would not keep his rooms in
and he then said
this way for nothing. He promised an answer on the fol-
lhoowi ng
would Tuesday.v ot
e for
Smith Saw hi m on
that
Overton was paid £1 15s. for showing the boards,
Flack £3 10s., and Smith and Dawes were also paid.
Witness also gave boards to Langridge, a publican, in
Down-street, Piccadilly; he voted for Smith, and received
£1 15s. for showing a board for a shorter time than five
weeks before the election. Witness exhibited a board at
his house and was paid £1 15s. Edwards gave him the
money. Had been at Holton's. The latter was in only
a small way of business, but was always well provided
with money—gold and silver. It was a mystery to wit-
ness. Holton was in constant communication with
Edwards. Was chock-taker at the meeting at Hanover-
square Rooms. It was a tea mooting.
Mr. Hawkins, Q.C.—lt was, my lord, a prayer, tea, and
love mooting. (Laughter.)
Mr. F. Stephan,Q.C.—you don't call that corrupt prac-
tice, Mr. Hawkins ? (More laughter.)
Cross-examined by Mr. Hawkins—Had been with Mr
Barnett for six months as domestic in 18G5. Had notice
to leave in February. Mr. Barnett'S son was a candidate
for Woodstock in that year. when discharged went to
the other side and told them he could prove treating on
the part of Mr. Barnett. Received £3 a week for getting
up 'evidence. This payment began in September, and
continued until the next January. Got the money at the
office of a Mr. Smith, in the City, but could not tell the
name of the street.

Mr. Hawkins—You went there sixteen times, and do
you swear that you don't know the name of the street ?
Witness—l do swear it. (Sensation.) Could not de-
scribe the gentleman who paid him. Was never placed in a
public house by Mr. Smith. Went to Mr. Smith, the sitting
member for Westminster, about a fortnight since, and told
Lim about the treating that had been going on in St.
George's Ward. Mr. Smith said he knew nothing of the
subject, and referred him to Mr. Forde. Had the subject
upon his conscience. (Laughter.) Got no money ; and
a week afterwards went to Mr. Cobbe, agent for tho oppo-
site side. Was not a Conservative, but did not like to see
Mr. Smith unseated. Gave no informatioa at first. Could
not say why lie went to Mr. Cobbe,
The Judge—Does this go further than to prove the
witness a traitor ?

Mr. Hawkins—l shall show, my lord, that a shorter
word—ono of four letters, beginning with an "1" and
ending with an "r." (Laughter.)
Mr. Ford said that he (witness) bad taken or given a
bribe, but he hesitated, and at length said ha could not
answer.

Cross-examination continued —Was allowed certain
sums for cab hire, but spent most of it in refreshments for
himsolt.

The Court adjourned at the usual hour.

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