The Sun.
London, England, 1861-04-10 00:00:00

PARLIAMENTARY REF ORM.

MEETING AT SOUTHWARK.

A numerously attended public meeting in further-
ance of the reform cause was held last evening at
Taylor's South London Depository, opposite the
Elephant and Castle, St. George's-road, Southwark.
Mr. GEORGE NEWMAN having been voted to the
chair, stated that their object in meeting on that
occasion was that they should let the governing
classes know that they were in earnest in their
demand for reform. (Cheers.) Perhaps they would
not get all they wanted at present, but there was a
measure before the House of Commons which would
come on for discussion to-morrow, and as that mea-
sure would add considerably to the constituency, he
hoped the people of Sonthwark would make known
their opinions respecting it in such a manner as
would show the Government that they wished the
House of Commons to pass it into law. (Cheers.)
Mr. GEORGE THOMPSON then moved the first
resolution, which was that " the conduct of the Go-
vernment and the House of Commons since the
opening of the present session, especially in their
rejection of Mr. Locke King's bill and the voting
of supplies, is justly regarded by the country
with indignation ; that the honourable members
for Southwark and Lambeth be requested to
declare from their places in the house that
this great meeting of their constituents re-
gards the present ministry as unworthy of con-
fidence, inasmuch as they have refused retrench-
ment and reform, and to vote for Mr. E. Baines's
bill to-morrow, as a reply to Lord J. Russell's chal-
lenge, and as an instalment of the people's rights."
At Tiverton, the other day, Lord Palmerston was
asked why he and his colleagues did not re-intro-
duce their reform bill into the House of Commons
this session, when he replied that the reason was
because her Majesty's Government were not geese.
(Laughter.) That was as much as to say that those
other hon. members of her Majesty's Government
who might attempt to introduce reform measures
into the House of Commons were nothing but geese.
It was in fact an avowal that all those in and out
of Parliament who urged on the cause of reform
were geese. (Laughter.) He therefore addressed his
brother geese on that occasion, and as it was said
fowls of a feather flocked together, he was glad to
see so many of them before him. (Cheers.) He would
say, geese of England know you not that you are
six millions. (Cheers.) Knew they not the might
that slumbered in the minds and powers of six mil-
lions. (Cheers.) If they did probably the standing
orders of the House of Commons would be suspended,
as they had often been on the occasion of passing
Coercion Bills, and the people's charter would soon
be the law of the land. (Cheers.) He considered
that the taxing. of the great bulk of the people of
this country without giving them a voice in the
election of those who imposed such taxation was a
tyranny to be resisted, and which if persisted in
might justify rebellion. (Loud cheers.) At present
they had a House of Commons which had not the
sympathy of the country, while they had an irre-
sponsible House of Lords. Could there be a stronger
instance of the want of sympathy of the House of
Commons with the country than its conduct on Mr.
Dunlop's motion respecting the mutilated Indian
papers in the case of the late Sir Alex. Burnes. Mr.
Dunlop made out his ease clearly, and beyond the
shadow of a doubt; he made out a case which
transcended the crime of an ordinary forger; but
the House of Commons refused his motion and
screened the Government. (Hear.) He therefore
cordially supported the motion, and was glad
to see that the people were now giving the lie to
those who had thrown it in their teeth that they
were apathetic in the cause of reform. (Cheers.)
Mr. G. DAY seconded the resolution, which was
put from the chair and agreed to unanimously.
Mr. WASHINGTON WILKS next moved a resolu-
tion to the effect that whatever the vote of the
House of Commons be on Mr. Baines's measure of
reform, it was necessary to agitate and organise for
a Reform Bill based upon universal registered suf-
frage, and providing other safeguards to the full,
free, and fair representation of the people. He con•
gratulated the people of Southwark on being the
first to repudiate the conduct of the Government on'
their failure to introduce a Reform Bill this session ;
and their meeting that night was most Appropriate,
ss being cn the eve of a discussion in the House of
Commons on the question of reform. Even should
Mr. Baines's bi:l pass a second reading, it had other
stages to go through, and would still require their
utmost exertions; and if, on the other hand, it was
rejected, they would have to redouble their exer-
tions in the obtainment of a reform measure giving
to the people a free and unfettered voice in the
choice of their representatives.
The Rev. W. H. BONNER, of Trinity-square,
seconded the resolution. He felt called upon to be
present on that occasion in consequence of the
challenge of Lord I. Russell, for when he was told
that a measure the justice of which was not denied
ought not to be passed unless the people showed
something like a tendency to run into rebellion to
obtain it, he thought every well-wisher of his coun-
try ought to come forward and repudiate such a
doctrine. (Hear, hear.) But since Lord J. Russell
seemed to court a commotion on the question, by
all means let him have it—(hear, hear)—and he
hoped that before long the noble lord would be
satisfied to his heart's content that there was no
apathy among the people on the reform question
(Hear, hear.)
The resolution having been supported by Mr.
Formix, was then put from the chair and agreed ta

MEETING AT SOUTHAMPTON.
On Monday night a public meeting of the inha-
bitants of Southampton, convened in consequence of
a requisition containing some 300 signatures having
been presented to the mayor, was held in the Town-
hall. The mayor presided, and the ancient hall was
well filled. The object of the meeting, as stated in
the requisition, was to consider the question of the
extension of the franchise, with the view of
strengthening the hands of independent members
of the House of Commons, by urging upon the Go-
vernment the importance of passing without further
delay a comprehensive measure of reform.
Letters of apology for non-attendance were re-
ceived from Mr. Willcox, M.P., Mr. Baines, M.P.,
Mr. Bright, M.P., and others. Mr. Willcox ob-
served—,, During the 15 sessions of Parliament
that I have had the honour to represent the borough
I have given an uncompromising support to every
movement in connection with the extension of the
franchise to the people, and I trust my constituents
will accept this fact as a guarantee that upon this
question lam unchanged and unchangeable." Sir
J. Trelawny regretted his inability to attend, and
observed that household suffrage, for which he had
steadily contended for more than 20 years, would
give virtual representation to all classes, inasmuch
as heads of families might be fairly considered as
representing women, young persons, and appren-
tices; and until the Chartist body shall come to un-
derstand this, and the middle classes shall have the
heart, pluck, sense, and honesty to co-operate with
the enlightened leaders of opinion among the arti-
zans, there will be no further reform in Parliament
—which truth being interpreted means chronic
self-seeking, place- hunting, class legislation, dear
army and navy rule, and a general resuscitation of
Castlereagh and Eldonite principles.
Mr. Alderman CLARK, J.P., proposed a resolution
—" That Parliamentary reform having been recom-
mended by her Majesty
.in her speeches from the
throne, promised by four successive administrations,
and expected by the people, this meeting regrets
that the present Government should have aban-
doned the question during the present session."
Mr. W. ALDRIDGE, chairman of the board of
guardians, seconded the resolution. He should wish
to see the present Government replaced by one
much more liberal.

Mr. WHALLEY, M.P. (Peterborough), in support-
ing the motion, said it was right that the franchise
should be extenied—it was constitutional—it was
strict conservatism—and as the commerce, manu-
factures, and industry of the country went on, the
different classes should express their opinion of
those who had not only to raise the taxes but to
spend them. 'He entreated the people to make an
effort to force their way into the constitution—into
the franchise—to become voters, to show themselves
to be worthy of the name of Englishmen, to assert
their right to take part in the government of this
the greatest empire on the face of the earth.
The MAYOR put the resolution, and it was car-
ried unanimously.
Mr. GEDDES, who regretted the absence of many
members of the moderate liberal party, proposed—
"That this meeting having heard with pleasure that
a bill is now before the House of Commons to ex-
tend the Parliamentary franchise in cities and bo-
roughs in England and Wales, begs to express its
warm approval of the same as a small instalment of '
a more enlarged measure of Parliamentary reform."
Mr. J. KNIGHT seconded the motion.
Mr. W. D. SEYMOUR, M.P., Q.C., in support,
said—the question was whether—now that the Go-
vernment required an outspoken expression on the
part of the country that it is in earnest in its de-
sire for Parliamentary reform—Southampton
should be shortcoming on the point, and not equal
in spirit to less populous and thriving boroughs.
The Reformers in England ought not to lay at
the door of Lord John Russell the defeat of the Re-
form Bill. 'ln 1852, 1854, and 1860, three succes-
sive measures of reform were introduced by Lord
John Russell into the House of Commons. He ought
not to be hastily accused of a treacherous abandon-
ment of his political lire. There was a discreditable
neglect of the cause of the people by their represen-
tatives—two successive counts-out; while the Con-
servatives sat on the opposite side chuckling at the
lukewarmness in the Liberal ranks, so that the Pre-
mier ho been compared to a political Actwon)

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worried by his own dos of Reform. lived John
Russell could not carry on a reform bill in spite of
the House of Commons, and now that the noble lord
appealed to the constituencies, it was hoped he
would not appeal in vain, but that he might point
with triumph to these public meetings as a proof
that he was right when he introduced measures of
parliamentary reform. (Cheers.) Lord Derby and
Mr. Disraeli, and the members on that side of the
house were pledged to reform ; the principle was
conceded ; the time for carrying out that principle
remained with the people. Mr. Baines's bill pro-
posed to extend the franchise to the £6 householders.
It was not a revolutionary measure; it was no de-
parture from the principle of the Reform Act of
1832. Since that act nearly 30 years had passed,
and in that time we had obtained an emancipated
press, religion set free, the fetters that bound con-
science struck down by an enlightened Parliament,
literature expanded, crime reduced, and the deve -
lopment of a great and intelligent body of workir g
men. He preferred household suffrage to a £6
franchise, but there was no chance in the present
constitution of Parliament to carry that mzasrire,
and he therefore gave his firmest adhesion to Mr.
Baines's bill, which he trusted would have a happy
venture and a prosperous voyage. (Cheers.)
Mr. GILFOY characterised Lord Palmerston as a
despicable political sham ; and he reminckd the
members of the House of Commons that now a great
proportion of the people held rifles in their hands—
(hisses)—and that if the people's rights were n.ot
granted, they would eventually find petitions sent
up to the house with the signatures marked with an
" R," to signify that they were those of riflemen.
(Hisses and much disapprobation.)
The MAYOR said this was language that ought
not to be used. It was a libel on the people of Eng-
land. Did Mr. Gilfoy mean to say that, unless
reform was granted, the rifles would be used against
the Government ?
Mr. GILFOY replied, he meant that the English
people would wait forbearingly for their birthright ;
but that in the end, if they were aggravated too
far, it would be found that they would do what all
desperate men did, and which at present they would
be very sorry to do. (Hisses.) He repudiated the
impression that he was disloyal, and urged the for-
mation of a local political union.
The resolution, like its predecessor, was then una-
nimously carried.

Mr. Councillor T. PAYNE urged that no measure
of parliamentary reform can satisfy the just expec-
tations of the people which does not provide for the
protection of the voter in the exercise of the elective
franchise by the ballot.
Mr. F. HILLIER seconded this, and as a volun-
teer condemned Mr. Gilfoy's expressions.
Mr. C. C. CLIFFORD, M.P. (Isle of Wight), hu-
mourously designated himself as the only remain-
ing fragment of the liberal representatives of the
Isle of Wight. He was not an advocate for univer•
sal suffrage ; but he had always been in parliament
a staunch supporter of the ballot, for the reason
that when the constitution gave a man the right to
the franchise he should have that liberty unchecked.
He did not go the extreme lengths some go, but be
was an advocate for progressive and gradual reform.
He advised the liberals to be united, so that they
might present in parliament an united front.
The resolution was carried, an amendment in
favour of more extensive reform being for the pre-
sent rejected. A petition to the House of Commons
in favour of Mr. Baines's bill was adopted ; and the
proceedings terminated, after 11 o'clock, with a vote
of thanks to the mayor.

MEETING AT OLDHAM..
On Monday night, a meeting, convened by the
Mayor in compliance with a requisition signed by
12 members of the Town Council, and about 100
inhabitants was held in the Town Council, Oldham.
for the purpose of considering the propriety of peti-
tioning parliament in favour of Mr. Baines's bill
for a£6 borough franchise. The Mayor (A. Leach,
Esq.) took the chair. The room was tolerably well
filled.
The MAYOR said, in reviewing the reform ques-
tion, they must all admit that during the past few
years the people of this country had appeared to be
rather apathetic as compared with the feeling ma-
nifested on this question ten or twelve years ago.
It was for the meeting to take the question in their
own hands, and to show by their votes whether
they thought that the franchise ought to be ex-
tended to the £6 householders. (Applause.)
Mr. JOHN TAYLOR, moved the first resolution :
" That this meeting views with regret and indigna-
tion the abandonment of the question of reform by
her Majesty's present advisers, thus failing to fulfil
those pledges under which they accepted office,
thereby forfeiting the confidence and support of the
great liberal party both in and out of parliament.
This meeting, therefore, pledges itself to use every
constitutional means to compel either the present
government or any other government to make the
reform question a cabinet measure." He ascribed
the apparent indifference of the people of this
country on the question of reform to the repeated
disappointments they had experienced, which led
them to think that there was no measure of reform
to be obtained from a Palmerston government.
(Hear, hear.) He had no faith in Lord Palmer-
ston, any more than he had in Lord Derby, and of
the two he believed Lord Derby was the most
honest. (Hear.)
Mr. ROBINSON seconded the motion.
Alderman PLATT supported the resolution, and
said it was no matter whether the people were in-
different or not, the government were pledged to
bring forward a reform bill, and they having aban-
doned the subject, the country would be fully justi-
fied in repudiating the present cabinet. (Hear, hear.)
In Oldham they had one member who was favour-
able to reform and one who was unfavourable. It
would not do to go on this way, because now the bo-
rough was entirely neutralised. (Applause.) Whilst
in Italy manhood suffrage was established ; and
whilst in France they had a suffrage which was
almost as extensive ; while Austria was also widen-
ing the basis of her constitution, it would indeed be
singular if this country, the cradle of liberty, were
to retrograde, or to stand still. For his own part,
he would not be sorry to see the Palmerston Go-
vernment turned out to-morrow. (Applause.) He
was quite prepared to see a Tory Government in
power. It was better, in his opinion, to have honest
opponents than insincere friends. He, however,
would be very sorry to condemn all the Ministry
with the present Premier; because he was certain
there were persons in the Cabinet who had the
well-being of the country at heart. Ho had only
to mention one name--that of the Chancellor of the
Exchequer—(cheers)—and he was sure they would
all agree with him that Mr. Gladstone, though
brought up in a great measure as a Conservative,
had shown a mind that could not stand still.
(Applause.)
The resolution was carried unanimously.
Alderman BOYD proposed the following resolu-
tion :—" That while this meeting considers no Re-
form Bill complete which does not include manhood
suffrage, the ballot, annualyarliaments, and a more
equal distribution of seats in proportion to popula-
tion and property, yet it will not withhold its sup-
port from the bill at present before the House of
Commons for a reduction of the franchise to £6
householders in cities and boroughs, introduced by
Edward Baines, Esq., M.P. for Leeds.'
Mr. DRANSFIELD seconded the motion, which was
carried.

Other speakers addressed the meeting, and the
proceedings were brought to a close by the usual
vote of thanks.

MEETING AT DEWSBURY.
On Saturday evening a meeting to consider the
general question of reform was ueld in the large
room at the Royal Hotel. There was a numerous
attendance. Dr. T. Thompson occupied the chair.
After a powerful speech by the Chairman,
Mr. nen°',sox moved the following resolution :
—" That in the opinion of the meeting an exten-
sion of the suffrage which will at least confer the
franchise on every male person rated to the relief
of the poor, together with vote by ballot, a more
equitable distribution of seats, and shorter Parlia-
ments, is a necessary measure of reform."
The resolution having been seconded by Mr.
FRANCIES, and supported by Mr. HARRISON, of
Batley, was carried unanimously.
Mr. STEAD moved the second resolution :—" That
in the opinion of this meeting her Majesty's Go-
vernment having taken office under a pledge to
carry a more comprehensive reform bill than
that of Lord Derby's Government, is morally and
honourably bound to pass such a bill without delay,
or to resign their trust."
Mr. R. CLARKSON seconded the motion, and in
the course of his speech adverted to Mr. Baines's
Borough Franchise Bill, which he most cordially
recommended.
Mr. WOODIIEAD supported the proposition,
which, when put to the vote, was approved by the
meeting.

• It was then resolved to forward to Mr. Frank
Crossley, M.P., for immediate presentation, a peti-
tion based upon the foregoing resolutions, and
signed by the chairman on behalf of the meeting.
Addresses condemnatory of the course pursued
by her Majestyls Ministers, and by many members
of the House of Commons (especially animadvert-
ing upon the recent letter of Sir J. Ramsden) were
delivered, after which a resolution was adopted to
the effect that an association be formed to agitate
until a satisfactory measure of reform is obtained.

MEETING AT BRADFORD.
The petition recently in course of signature at
Bradford, in favour of Mr. E. Baines's bill for the
extension of the franchise in boroughs to £6 house-
holders has received more than 20,000 signatures,

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and wee to be forwarded yesterday to Mr. W. E.
Forster, M.P., for presentation to the House of
Commons. The sheets of the petition which had
been received on Monday evening by Mr. C.
Lund, at the Bradford Liberal Registration-office
in that town, bore the signatures of 20,060 per-
sons, and twelve sheets were at that time unre-
turned.

MEETING AT HECKMONDWIKE.
On Friday night last, a crowded meeting of the
inhabitants of Heckmondwike was held in the
F':eemasons'-hall, " to consider the state of reform,
and especially Mr. Baines's Borough Franchise
-Bill." Luke Firth, Esq., occupied the chair.
Mr. S. WOOD proposed the first resolution :
" That it is the opinion of this meeting that the
time has arrived when a considerable extension of
the suffrage ought to be made both in boroughs and
counties, and it regrets that Mr. Locke King's bill
for extending the franchise has been so uncermo-
niously rejected by the House of Commons."
Mr. KELLY seconded the proposition.
Mr. B. RHODES moved :—" That this meeting
approves of the borough franchise bill recently in-
troduced by Mr. Baines, as being alike required by
the claims of justice and good policy."
The resolution was seconded by Mr. JOHN
FEARNLEY, supported by Mr. JOHN HARRISON,
and carried amid loud applause.
The resolution next submitted to the meeting
declared :—" That this meeting deprecates the
policy of the present Government in so faintly pro-
moting and so easily relinquishing the reform of
the representation, and especially disapproves of the
conduct of the Liberal members who, by hesitating
speeches or obstructive amendments and delays,
materially contributed to the defeat of the last
Reform Bill."
Mr. R. CLARKSON proposed the resolution,
which was seconded by-Mr. J. SHARP, and carried
by acclamation.
A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the
proceedings, which were throughout of a very
interesting and enthusiastic character.
It was announced that a petition had been for-
warded to Frank Crossley, Esq., embodying the
spirit of the above resolutions, for presentation to
the House of Commons, and that it had received
2,013 signatures.

COMMISSION OF L UNA (7 ON THE
EARL OF KINGSTON.

Yesterday morning the proceedings under a writ
lunatico inquirendo, issued on the petition of the
Hon. James King and Colonel E. R. King, in refer-
ence to the state of mind of the Right Hon. Richard
Henry Earl of Kingston, were opened by Mr. Com-
missioner Warren, Q C., in the hall of Clement's-
inn. The petitioners were represented by Mr.
Montagu Chambers, Q.C., and Mr. Hodgson, and
the Earl by Mr. Digby Seymour, Q.C., and Mr. P.
Thompson.
Mr. M. Chambers, in opening the case of the
petitioners, said he had the honour to appear for the
Hon. James King, the younger brother of the Earl,
and Colonel Edward Richard King, a second cousin
of the alleged lunatic. The petition did not origi-
nate with the petitioners, but arose entirely out of
the conduct of the alleged lunatic in public—con-
duct which induced independent persons not in any
way related to him to interfere for his protection.
It was this conduct which compelled the petitioners
to commence these disagreeable proceedings. In
order to enable the commissioner to form a correct
judgment he must refer to some circumstances con-
nected with the past history of Lord Kingston.
On succeeding to the title some years ago the
noble earl became possessed of a considerable in-
come. After a time his circumstances became so
embarrassed that under the influence, and with the
assistance of Mr. Sadleir, whose name was so noto•
rious, he raised money, and the result was that
he became still more embarrassed. At the
present moment his estate was very much
involved ; but there were proceedings going on
in the Court of Chancery in Ireland which might
or might not have the effect of practically reliev-
ing the earl's estate from its burdened position.
The earl was now, as indeed.he was when the acts
occurred which led to this inquiry, comparatively
speaking a pauper, hardly able to support himself.
He mentioned this not for the purpose of doing
any injury to the alleged lunatic, but as account-
ing for much of the strangeness of his conduct
anterior to the curious acts which led to this in-
quiry. For many years past the noble earl's
eccentricities and extravagancies had been well
known more especially in the metropolis. He went
about from place to place, incurring debts to cab-
men in a peculiar kind of amusement. Instead of
paying the cab fare in the usual way he wrote on
a little piece of paper what purported to be a
cheque, not drawn on any bank nor ar y person,
and handed it to the unfortunate cabman, who not
being satisfied with such treatment brought the
matter before a police magistrate. There were
also indications of weakness of mind in his con
versation, which was rapid, unconnected, and irra
tional, especially as regarded distinguished per-
sons he was always imagining he had invited to
dinner, and his extraordinary accusations against
persons of unquestionable moral character, and
which accusations extended to almost every person
of high name he was' acquainted with—so that if
it were not felt that he was insane, he would be
every day liable to civil actions or indictments for
the gross slanders he thus not only uttered but
wrote. In fact his whole conduct showed that he
was utterly unable to take care of himself, ar.d he
should show by the medical witnesses that where,
as in this case, the mental aberration followed on
partial paralysis, recovery was hopeless.
The Master—What is his age?
Mr. M. Chambers—l believe 64.
Mr. D. Seymour wished to state, before his
learned friend proceeded to cell evidence, that it
was his intention to apply, under the 43d clause of
the Lunacy Act, that the case might be tried by a
jury. If that application should be conceded it
might enable his learned friend to limit the evidence.
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witnesses as he thought necessary to establish his
case.
William Thomas Locker was then called and
examined by Mr. Hodgson, and deposed that he
was a waiter at the Easton Hotel, and remembered
the earl going there in September. He had an
attendant with him; he ordered dinner in a most
incoherent manner, and laughed strangely. He
smelt most offensively, and a gentleman who was
dining at the next table said he must leave if the
earl did not. When the bill was brought in the
earl said he had no money, but would give witness
a check on the Union Bank. The bill was 155.,
and witness took the paper or check to Mr. Wright,
of Whitehall-place, but did not get the 15s. (the
check was here produced. It was drawn on the
Unity, not the Union Bank, as stated by the
witness.)

Cross-examined by Mr. D. Seymour.—For seven
or eight years the earl had frequented the hotel,
He always appeared eccentric, but knew how to
order his dinner. He was generally simple in his
diet, and on the occasion referred to ordered fried
whiting only. He talked about Lord Palmerston,
but witness did not understand his remarks.
Mr. Russell, booking clerk at the Euston-square
Station, stated that on the 6th of September the
earl took a Liverpool ticket without paying for it.
Witness followed him to the platform and had a
long altercation with him, in which he endeavoured
to turn attention to other matters, talking about
dining with Sir James Duke and other persons.
Suddenly he struck witness in the breast with all
his strength, but as he was evidently insane he was
not given into custody. Witness knew that it was
Lord Kingston. He went to where a train was
expected to come in, but was got off after some
struggling. He afterwards went into the waiting
room and called for paper, pen, ana ink in order to
write a protest to the company against the man-
ner in which he had been treated. The note was
very rambling. About every third sentence he
said, " In insulting me you insult the whole House
of Lords." There was nothing in his manner to
show that he was intoxicated. About 9 o'clock on
the following day he again went to the booking-
office and asked for a ticket, but as he had no money
he was refused. He then threw down a paperpawyhtihche
he called a cheque, which had upon it,
bearer Llo—Kingston ;" but it was not directed to
anybody. He threw the paper into the window of
the booking-office, and went to the platform and
into a carriage. Witness followed and remonstrated
with him, and endeavoured to get him out. Ulti-
mately he was removed from the carriage by two
policemen.
Cross-examined by Mr. D. Seymour—There had
been instances of persons being allowed to go on
from Euston-square without taking a ticket, but
paying' at the other end of the journey. That,
however, was the exception and not the rule. He
only knew of one person of late who had been
allowed to do so, and that was the present Sir It,
Peel. On the first night Lord Kingston remained
at the station until about 11 o'clock. When on
the next evening witness removed him from the
carriage, he offered no resistance, but came out of
the carriage quietly.
W. Emery, a railway guard, corroborated Mr.
Russell's statement, and added that Lord Kingston
threatened to sue the company for X 50,000, for not
being allowed to go by the train, amd also that he
would bring the matter before the House of Lords.
Edward Swindle, police-sergeant at Euston-
square, deposed to having removed Lord Kingston
from the railway:carriage on the 7th,of September.