5 MARCH 1859, Page 14

THE SUFFRAGE. 3d March 1859.

Stn—If Mr. Disraeli were to add a short clause to his bill extending the suffrage to such men, not included in its provisions already, as might pass a satisfactory examination in elementary subjects before the Civil Service Examiners, or their deputies in the country, he would obviate every objec- tion to his measure on the score of injustice to the working or any other classes. Such a step, moreover, would be in perfect unison with the prin- ciple on which part of his proposed franchise is based. The non-extension to v. lower property qualification in towns is thoroughly sound and com- mendable.