The Sun.
London, England, 1869-02-17 00:00:00

111 PERIAL PARL IA It ENT

HOUSE OF COMAIONS.—This DAY.
Tho SPEAKER took the chair at twelve o'clock.
Mr. BEITCE obtained leave to introduce a bill for the
more effectual repression of crime.
Mr. TORRENS gavo notice of his intention of submit-
ting a motion to the house relative to the sick poor and
infirmaries.
Mr. CI OSC HEN obtained leave to introduce a bill dealing
with the subject of local taxation.

THE ELECTION PETITIONS.
On the 'notion of Mr. Al'ln.'6N copies of tho short-
hand writers' notes of the evidence taken at the trials of
the Norwich and Bewdley election petitions' vfere ordered
to be laid on the table.

CATTLE DISEASES PREVENTION ACT.
Lord R. MONTAGUE moved for leave to introduce a
bill to amend and perpetuate the acts relating to con-
tageous or infectioua diseases among cattle and other
animals, and for other purposes.

Mr. HEADLAM and Mr. DENT were of opinion that the
measure was most objoctionable, and thought that if legis-
lation was necessary the Government should, take the
matter in hand.

After a few words from Mr. BRUCE, who did not object
:o the introduction of the measure, leave was given and
:he bill was brought in and read a first time.
ADMIRALTY JURISDICTION.

Mr. NORWOOD obtained leave to introduce a bill to
extend and amend the admiralty jurisdiction.

NEW WRIT.

On the motion of the ion. G. NOEL a new writ was
ordered to issue for the election of a member for the City
of London in the room of Mr. G. Bell, deceased.
The house then adjourned.
2000 to 40 agst Billy Gladstone (taken)
1000 to 15 agst Juryman (offered)

TVESTMINSTER ALEC 7 ION PETITION.
THIS DAY.

The bearing of this petition was resumed this morning.
Mr. Henry Edwards was recalled, and his cross-exa-
mination was continued by Mr. Stephen—Made out his
lists of expenses weekly, and rpaid the money usually
on Saturday when he received it: (The accounts were
produced. They appeared to be in great disorder and
confusion, and some recrimination took place between
counsel as to where the blame lay. They had been in
the possession of Mr. Isaacson, attorney for the sitting
member.

The Usts for five weeks were handed to Mr. Stephens.
Re-examination of witness coatinued—C. If. Wheeler
made fifty placard boards, and was paid for them on the
19th October. A Mr. Stonor made twenty-five boards
by order on the 23d, and was paid £3 15. for
them. Got forty more from Mr. Smith at about the
same time. Holton and his sons looked after the
boards and bill sticking. Holton received the boards,
not witness. He was paid £2 15s. for the work, but he
might have asked for more ; he was again paid £3, on
Nov. Ist, for the same duties, and subsequently more
(The total sum was not stated.) On the day of the elec-
tion 36 persons employed had breakfast at ss. each. Wit-
ness paid for that ; £l9s Os. 9d. was paid for refreshments
at a confectioner's before and after the election for the
clerks.

Mr. Baron Martin— There are only three questions at
issue. As to treating and undue influence, I have formed
one opinion ; but if I wore to frame an issue 1 should say
those questions would be the allegations of bribery in
Davis's case, Waterman's case, and the general question
of colourable payments for boards.
Mr. Stephen—My lord, the account returned as for re-
freshments is .E 1.5, but we have receipts 'tun) showing £lO
to have been
Mr. llama Martin-1 have no desire to inferrer.) with
you;• cross-examination.

Mr. Stephen asked for the canvassing sheets lor Dover
ward.

(They Were not produced, notico of production not
having btea given.)
Witness re-examined by Mr. Hawkins—Never gave
Charles Wheeler instructions to canvass. Never promised
him money to be paid after the election. His claim of £lO
sent in was at once repudiated.

MARKO S-IHls DAY.

LIVERPOOL COTTON.

February 17.—Sales probably 8,000 bales. Market
quiet and unchanged.
NEW SMITHFIELD AND LE.I.DENTIALL.

The dead meat trade contiuues firm at the following
rates :—Beef, 3s to 4s 10d ; veal, 3s 6d to 4s 10d ; mutton,
3s 4d to 5s ; large pork, 3s to 3s 10d ; small ditto, 4s to 4s
10d per stone. The poultry trade is steady at yesterday's
rates.