THE REPRESENTATION GROUPED IN COUNTIES.
THE FRANCHISE.
The Returns moved for by Sir Thomas Birch and Sir Benjamin Hall, and issued in the ses- sion of 1852, specify the more important quali- fications under which the right to vote in Coun- ties and Boroughs in Great Britain is regulated.
_England and Wales.
For England and Wales, the County franchise is thus classified-Freeholders, eopyholders, leaseholders, occupying tenants, offices, trus- tees and mortgagees, annuities and rent-charge, fee-farm rents and land-tax, joint qualifications, other qualifications. The term "other qualifi- cations" must be a comprehensive one, for it has been asserted in Parliament by Mr. Hume that there are upwards of eighty-five different qualifications. In the main, however, the County franchise consists of forty-shilling free- holders, occupying tenants, (the fifty-pound tenants-at-will, &-c.,) copyholders, and lease- holders.
Taking the Registration of 1851-'2, the fol- lowing is the analysis of the electoral body. England. Wales. 21,191 8,507 157 6,180
331 62 29 10 36,467
For the English and Welsh Boroughs, the franchise is ranged under the heads of ten-pound householders and occupiers, freemen, scot and lot, and ancient right. The following is the analysis, including the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
England. Wales.
'Ten-pound householders and occu- piers 333,757 9,203 Freemen 38,003 2,089 Scot and lot, and ancient right 20,081 459 Universities of Oxford and Cam- bridge 7,337 Total City and Borough Electors 399,178 11,751
Note.-Lord John Russell's Bill of February 1852, which was read a first time and did not ad- vance further, proposed an alteration in the Eng- lish franchise. In Counties, the right to vote was to be extended to the occupiers of premises of 20/.; in Cities and Boroughs, the qualification was to extend to householders of 51. instead of 10/. In Counties and Boroughs, the payment of 21. of di- rect taxes would secure a vote. For the sake of convenience other changes may be here noticed. The two seats formerly possessed by Sudbury were to be appropriated, one to Birkenhead in Cheshire, and the other to Burnley in Lancashire. Sixty- six Boroughs, with electors ranging under 600, were to be supplemented by the addition of ad- joining parishes and townships. The property qualification of Members was to be abolished ; the oaths to be taken on admission were to be so altered as to admit the Jews ; and Ministers of the Crown were to be released from the obligation of asking reelection upon changing office. The additions to the smaller constituencies pro- posed in Lord John Russell's bill will be found conveniently noted under the several counties in which the boroughs are situated ; also a brief re- sume of the results of Election Committee in- quiries-the larger details being given in a sepa- rate table.
While the Derby Ministry were in office, St. Alban's was disfranchised ; thus increasing the seats at the disposal of Parliament to four. Mr. Disraeli proposed to appropriate them thus-two to the West Riding of Yorkshire, and two to South Lancashire. They still remain unappropriated.
Scotland.
The County franchise is classified as follows -Parties enrolled before the Reform Act, own- ers in fee or liferent to the value of 10/. per annum, tenants and occupants to the extent of 50/. per annum. The analysis is- Parties enrolled before Reform Act 1,019 Owners in fee or liferent to the value of 10/. per annum 22,553 Tenants and occupants to the extent of 501. per annum 26,603 Long leaseholders and tenants for life to the extent of 10/. per annum 658 --- Total County Voters 50,833
The City and Borough franchise consists of ten-pound householders, proprietors of that 'roue, and others interested in property to that *mud amount. The analysis exhibits-
Ten-pound householders 27,993 Other qualifications, proprietors, life-renters, feuars, 8tc., of 10/. annual value 19,917 Total City and Borough Electors 47,960 Freeholders 321,539 Occupying tenants 98,261 Copyholders 23,097 Leaseholders 21,103 Joint qualifications 3,022 Annuitants and rent-chargers 2,005 Offices 938 Trustees and mortgagees 511 Fee-farm rents and land-tax 31 Other qualifications 760 Total County Electors 471,287
By the Lord Advocate's Bill, (Mr. Monereiff's,) introduced also in 1852 in connexion with Lord John Russell's Bill for England, it was proposed to reduce the occupation qualification for Counties from 50/. to 201., and the Borough qualification from 10/. to Si. Provision was also made against the creation of fictitious votes.
Ireland.
In order to show the progress of registration in Ireland under the Act of 1850, which extended the suffrage to occupiers rated to the poor, Mr. Fitzroy presented in the last session a Return showing the state of the Registration for 1852- '53. The following are the details.
County Voters. Rated occupiers (12/. and upwards) 139,088 Freeholders of 50/ 5,417 ,. of 20/ 1,530 „ of 101. and 51 431 „ of under 5/ 6 1,137 5 270 58 765 Total County Electors 149,345
For the Cities and Boroughs the details stand thus-
Rated occupiers (of 8/. and upwards) 19,719 Freemen or burgesses 6,530 Other qualifications 3,385 Total City and Borough Votes 29,634
The Bill introduced by Sir William Somerville for Ireland proposed to lower the Borough fran- chise from 8/. to 51.; and to supplement all the boroughs whose electors did not reach 400.
RELATION OF THE ELECTORAL BODY TO THE Pomi.mou.
In England, 1 County Elector represents 20 • 7 persons of the County Population. In Wales, 1 County Elector represents WO persons of the County Population. In Scotland, 1 County Elector represents 344 persons of the County Population. In England, 1 Borough Elector represents 180 persons of the Borough Population. In Wales, 1 Borough Elector represents 24•4persons of the Borough Population.
In Scotland, 1 Borough Elector represents 238 persons of the Borough Population.
The data for Ireland are not so complete as for England and Scotland ; but the following may be taken as a fair approximation, for the same period, 1851-'52- 1 Elector in an Irish County represents 36 persons of the County population. 1 Elector in an Irish Borough represents 23 persons of the Borough Population.
BEDFORDSHIRE.
Entire population, 124,478. Electors, 5,423. Area, 462 sq. miles. Density, 270 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County Electors 4,513 _Members 2 Bedford - 910 2 Total Members 4 The returns for the Borough of Bedford were petitioned against in 1833 and 1837. On the latter occasion, one of the seats was transferred to an- other candidate ; but the reason is not stated.
BERKSHIRE.
Entire population, 170,065. Electors, 7,980.
Area, 705 sq. miles. Density, 241 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 5,129 -Members 3
Abingdon - 312 1 Reading - 1,399 2 Wallingford - 428 1
Windsor - 712 2 - 6 Total Members
The elections for Wallingford have not been challenged. Petitions against Abingdon were withdrawn. Reading has undergone several in- quiries; but the returns were sustained. Wind- sor has been petitioned against six times ; but, with the exception of 1835, when one of the seats was transferred, there was no adverse result. - By the Bill of 1852, Lord John Russell proposed to add Farringdon to Abingdon, and Wantage to Wallingford.
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.
Entire population, 163,723. Electors, 8,125. Area, 730 sq. miles. Density, 224 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County Electors 5,659 _Members 3 Aylesbury - 1,417 2 Buckingham - 349 2
Chipping Wycombe - 346 2 Great Marlow - 354 2 - 8 Total Members 11
Buckingham and Chipping Wycombe have con- ducted their election matters so as to prevent even the presentation of petitions. Aylesbury „ value not stated Leaseholders of 50/ of 20/
VP of 101. and under SP value not stated
Rent-charges of various amounts 8,521 1,093 633
fell under the influence of treating in 1847 and 1851. In 1841, one of the seats for Great Marlow was transferred to another candidate ; but the cause is not stated.
Lord John Russell proposed to add Newport Pagnell, Stony Stratford, and Winslow, to Buck- ingham ; Beaconsfield and Maidenhead to Great Marlow ; Amersham and Chesham to Wycombe.
CAMBBIDGESHIRE.
Entire population, 185,405. Electors, 13,036.
Area, 818 sq. miles. Density, 226 persons to a sq. mile.. Representation.
County Electors 6,989 -Members 3
Cambridge City.... -1,984 2 2 - 4
University - 7
Total Members 1.
Cambridge City appears to have gone on from bad to worse. In 1840, one of the Members was unseated for bribery and treating ; in 1843, the seat was retained, lint under circumstances not creditable to the electors. In 1853, both Mem- bers were unseated ; the writ suspended ; and a Commission of inquiry issued.
CHESHIRE.
Entire population, 455,725. Electors, 20,534. Ares, 1,105 sq. miles. Density, 412 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County, Northem.Electors 7,494 Members 2 Southern... - 8,117 „ 2-4
Macclesfield 1,058 .... 2 Stockport - 1,341 .... 2
Chester 2,524 .... 2 ---- 6 Total Members 10 Lord John Russell proposed to erect Birkenhead into a Borough, in the place of one of the disfran- chised seats.
In 1847, one of the County Members was peti- tioned against; but he retained his seat. Refresh- ments were over-abundant. The Boroughs are without taint in so far as official inquiry is con- cerned.
COnNwAIL.
Entire population, 355,558. Electors, 13,822. Area, 1,365 sq. miles. Density, 259 persons to a sq. mile.. Representation.
County, Eastern. .Electors 5.694 Members 2 Western - 4,649 „ 2-4
Bodmin
L - 367 .... 2
Launceston
- 361 .... 1 Liskeard - 343 .... 1 Belston - 317 .... 1 Penryn & Falmouth- 9C6 .... 2
St. Ives
Truro - 578 .... 1 - 607 .... 2-10
Total Members 14
Lord John Russell proposed to add St. Austell to Bodmin; Penzance to Helston ; Camelford to Lann-- ceston ; Fowey and Loo to Liskeard. The Boroughs upon the whole stand well. Lis- k-eard, Helston, and Truro, have passed unchal- lenged. Penryn underwent an inquiry in 1835 and 1841 ; but the returns were sustained. In 1847, Bodmin did the same ; but the Committee comment upon a suspicious practice in issuing tickets negotiable for five shillings. A petition against St. Ives in 1841 was not proceeded with.
CUMBERLAND.
Entire population, 195,492. Electors, 11,496.
Area, 1,565 sq. miles. Density, 125 persons to a sq. mile: Representation.
County, Eastern ..Electors 5,351 Members 2 Western - 4,144 „ 2-4
Carlisle - 1,131 .... 2
Cockennouth - 355 .... 2 Whitehaven 512 .... 1 -- 5
Total Members
Whitehaven has undergone no inquiry ; but Carlisle and Cockermouth have. In 1847, one of the Members for Carlisle was unseated for treat- ing; in 1853, the recognizauces were objectionable. In 1853, the Members for Coekermouth retained their seats ; but the opinion expressed by the Com- mittee is not favourable to the election practices.
Lord John Russell proposed to add Maryport and Workington to Cockermouth.
DERETsmsE.
Entire population, 296,084. Electors, 14,862. Area, 1,029 sq. miles. Density, 288 persons to a sq. mile- .
Representation.
County, Northern.Electors 5,315 Members 2 Southern ... - 7,099 „ 2-4 Derby - 2,448 2 Total Members 6 The Borough of Derby is tainted to the core. In 1847, both Members were unseated for bribery and treating ; in 1853, one of the Members was guilty of bribery, and the seat transferred to another can- didate. The foul practices of "W. B." gave rise to a Parliamentary inquiry.
DEVONSHIRE.
Entire population, 567,098. Electors, 27,800
Area, 2,589 sq. miles. Density, 218 persons to a eq. mile..
Representation.
County, Northern .Electors 8,064 Members 2 Southern ... - 9,569 „ 2-4 Barnstaple - 771 ... 2 Tiverton - 461 .. 2 Ashburton 236 . . 1 Dartmouth - 302 1 Devonport - 2,407 .... 2 Exeter -- 2,501 2 Monitor) - 287 .... 2 Plymouth - 2,482 2 Tavistock - 349 2 Tutors - 371 .... 2-.18
Total Members 22
Lord John Russell proposed to add Newton Ab- bot and Newton Bushel to Ashburton ; Brixham to Dartmouth ; Ottery St. Mary and Sidmouth to Moulton ; Callington, Moreton Hampstead, Oke- hampton, and Saltash, to Tavistock; Collumpton to Tiverton ; Torquay to Totnee. Tiverton, Ashburton, Devonport, Exeter, and Honiton, have not been petitioned against. One of the Members for Tavistock was unseated on the ground of defective qualification. Barnstaple had its election of 1853 declared to be void on the ground of bribery and treating ; the writ was sus- pended, and a Commission of inquiry issued. Dartmouth underwent inquiries in 1845 and 1853; but the seats were retained. Plymouth in 1853 lost one of its Members for bribery by himself. One of the Members for Totnes was unseated in 1839; in 1853 the seat was retained.
DORSETSBIRE.
Entire population, 184,207. Electors, 9,069. Area, 987 sq. miles. Density, 186 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County Electors 5,690 _Members 3 Bridport - 524 2
Dorchester - 432 2
Lyme Regis - 309 Poole - 508 2 Shaftesbury - 509 1 Wareham - 418 Weymouth - 679 2 - 11 Total Members 14 that has not been petitioned against. Poole and Wareham had petitions hanging over them, but Dorchester is the only borough in the group the prosecutors did not appear. In 1837, one of the Members for Shaftesbury wart unseated ; in 1846, Bridport was in the same position ; but the reasons are not stated in either case. In 1841, a Member for Lyme Regis was unseated; and the seat maintained in 1847,-with allusions on the part of the Committee to foul practices, and the objectionable influence exercised by Mr. John Att- wood. In 1841, Weymouth lost its two sitting Members, and the seats were transferred to other candidates; but the reason is not given.
Lord John Russell proposed ,to add Beaminster to Bridport ; Blandford and Sherborne to Dorches- ter; Axminster to Lyme Regis ; Wimborne Min- ster to Poole; Stalbridge and Sturminster Newton to Shaftesbury ; Swanage to Wareham.
DURHAM'. "
Entire population, 390,997. Electors, 17,013. Area, 973 sq. miles. Density, 399 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County, North --Electors 6,631 Members 2 South - 5,616 „ 2-4 Durham - 1,157 .... 2
- 711 .... 1
Gateshead
South Shields - 925 .... 1
Sunderland - 1,973 .... 2 --- 6 (All in the Northern division) Total Members 10 The City of Durham has undergone a good deal in the way of election inquiries. In 1837, an in- quiry terminated in the Member retaining his seat. In 1843, one Member was unseated for bribery ; and in 1853, Lord Adolphus Vane lost his seat for the same cause : but he has gained some- thing. A practice has sprung up of presenting bereaved gentlemen with testimonials : the tribute to Lord Adolphus was a snuffbox and a diamond ring from the ladies of Durham. Sunderland had a petition presented against it in 1841; but the prosecutors did not proceed. Gateshead and South Shields have had nothing to answer for to Parlia- ment.
Essex.
Entire population, 369,318. Electors, 13,909. Area, 1,657 sq. mites. Density, 222 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County, North... .Electors, 5,715 Members 2 South - 5,819 „ 2-4 Colchester - 1,258 . 2 , Harwich - 272 .... 2 ,
3faldon - 845 2 - 6
Total Members 10
Ten petitions have been presented against Har- wich during the twenty years. The earlier ones were not proceeded with ; in 1847, the sitting Member was unseated for bribery ; .1851, the election was declared void, but the reason is not stated; in 1853, one of the sitting Members was unseated for an illegal engagement to pay money. In 1853, the seats for Malden were voided by bribery. Lord John Russell proposed to add Coggeshall, Halstead, -and Manningtree, to Ilexwich.
GLOtrcESTEnsHIRE.
Entire population, 458,805. Electors, 35,322. Area, 1,258 sq. miles. Density, 364 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County, East .... Electors 7.986 Members 2 West - 8,635 „ 2-4 Cheltenham 2,400 .... 1 Cirencester - 434 ... , 2 Gloucester - 1,621 .... 2 Stroud - 1,328 .... 2 Tewkesbury - 370 .... 2 Bristol - 12,548 .... 2 11 Total Members 15 Lord John Russell proposed to add Fairford and Lechlade to Cirencester ; Northleach, Upton-on Severn, and Winchcomb, to Tewkesbury.
Gloucester City was petitioned against in 1835, 1841, and 1853; but the petitioners declined to proceed. In 1847, the Member for Cheltenham was unseated for bribery. The petitions against Bristol and Cirencester were unsuccessful. Stroud and Tewkesbury have escaped.
HAMPSHIRE.
Entire population, 355,046. Electors, 17,074.
Area, 1,672 sq. miles. Density, 240 persons to a sq. mile. Representation. County, North.. -Electors 3,596 Members 2
South - 5,694 „ 2-4
Andover - 241 .... 2
Petersfield - 353 .... 1
Winchester 788 .... 2 Christchurch - 313 .... 1 Lymington - 338 .... 2 Portsmouth - 3,332 2 Southampton - 2,419 2 - 12 Total Members 16 Of this group, Winchester, Christchurch, Ly- mington, and Portsmouth, have not been called upon to sustain their electoral character. In the case of Andover, one petition was presented in 1841 ; but it was withdrawn. In 1833 and 1837, the Members for Petersfield were unseated ; but the reason is not given. In 1833, one of the Members for Southampton was unseated ; in 1841, both were unseated for bribery ; in 1853, the election was sustained.
Lord John Russell proposed to add Basingstoke; Stockbridge, - and Whitechureh, to Andover ; Ringwood to Christchurch ; Lyndhurst and Rom- sey to Lymington ; Alresford and Alton to Peters- field.
lets op Wrcur.
Entire population, 50,324. Electors, 2,372.
Area and Density included in Hampshire.
Representation.
County Electors 1,665 _Members 1 Newport - 707 2 Total Members a
There is nothing to record here.
HEREFORDSHIRE.
Entire population, 115,489. Electors, 8,536:
Area, 836 sq. miles. Density, 138 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 6,972 .3feriabers 3
Hereford - 1,013 2
Leominster - 551 2 - 4 Total Members Lord John Russell proposed to add Bromyard and Kington to Leominster.
In 1853, petitions were presented against Here- ford County and City ; but they were not proceeded with. The same remark applies to Leominster.
HERTFORDSHIRE.
Entire population, 167,298. Electors, 6,464. Area, 611 sq. miles. Density, 274 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County Electors 5,268 _Members 3 Hertford - 685 2 St. Alban's (disfranchised E. 511, M. 2) Total Members 5 In 1833, the election for Hertford was declared void, and bribery and treating alleged. Since then no petition has been presented.
HUNTINGDONSHIRE.
Entire population, 64,183. Electors, 3,242.
Area, 361 sq. miles. Density, 178 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County Electors 2,852 _Members 2 Huntingdon 390 2 Total Members 4 Lord John Russell proposed to add the parish of St. Ives to Huntingdon.
In 1837, the County election was petitioned against, but the parties did not appear. The borough has passed without challenge.
HEIST.
Entire population, 615,766. Electors, 32,951.
Area, 1,627 sq. miles. Density, 3.75 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County, East Electors 7,119 Members 2 West - 9,379 „ 2-4 Canterbury - 1,874 Dover - 2,064 - Hythe 856 - 960 Sandwich - 1,3/1 Chatham Greenwich - 6,308 Maidstone - 1,751 Rochester 1,269 .... 2 14 Total Members 18 Numerous petitions have been presented against Canterbury. The last, in 1853, terminated in the unseating of the Members for bribery, the sus- pension of the writ, and the issue of a Commission of inquiry. The election for Chatham was also declared void for bribery, committed by the Member himself. One of the Members for Maid- stone was also unseated for treating. Dover, Sandwich, and Greenwich, have escaped chal- lenge. A petition against Ilythe was withdrawn.
LANCASHIRE.
Entire population, 2,031,236. Electors, 81,786. Area, 1,905 sq. miles. Density, 1,064 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County, North.. .Electors 12,297 Members 2
Blackburn South 211:215986 2-4
rn
Tnperliethsveroe - 448 A Preston - 2- 1',83:43 Ashton- -under-Lyne - 937
Bolton 1,671 Bury 959 Liverpool 17,433 Manchester,, - 13,921 Oldham 1,890
Rochdale 1,160 Salford 2,950 Warrington - 701 Wigan 718 .... 2-22
Total Members 26
Lord John Russell proposed to confer one of the disfranchised seats upon Burnley, a large manu- facturing town, and to add Come to Clitheroe.
Mr. Disraeli, when subsequently in office, pro- posed to assign two of the disfranchised seats (there were then four at the disposal of Parlia- ment) to South Lancashire.
Ashton-under-Lyne, Bury, Manchester, Old- ham, Rochdale, and Warrington, hold the post of honour in this numerous group-they have not been petitioned against. Preston was petitioned against in 1837, but the parties declined to pro- ceed. In the same year, Salford maintained its election. Blackburn, Clitheroe, Lancaster, and Liverpool, are greatly tainted. Bolton and Wigan stand better.
LEICESTERSHIRE.
Entire population, 230,308. Electors, 13,08/. Area, 803 sq. miles. Density, 287 persons to a sq.mile
Representation.
County, North_ _Electors 4,197 Members 2
South - 5,131 „ 2-4 Leicester (in South- ern division) - 3,853 2
Total Members 6 Leicester has undergone three inquiries-in 1837, 1847, and 1853. The election for 1847 was voided on the ground of bribery ; the others were sustained.
LiNcOLKSITIRE.
Entire population, 407,222. Electors, 24,782. Area, 2,776 sq. miles. Density, 146 perstant to a sq. mile. Representation.
County, North.. .Electors 11,677 Members 2 South - Grimsby - Lincoln - Boston ..... - Grantham Stamford - 8,554 861 ....
1,363 ....
987 ....
774 ....
566 .... „ 1 2 2 2 2 2-4 -9 Total Members 13 Lord John Russell proposed to add Bourn to Stamford.
Grimsby, Grantham, and Stamford, have not been petitioned against. In 1847, one of the Mem- bers for Lincoln lost his seat for bribery. The peti- tioners against Boston in 1853 did not proceed.
Mreotesex.
Entire population, 1,886,576. Electors, 113,490. Area, 281 sq. miles. Density, 6,683 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 14,610 _Members 2 Finsbury - 26,025 2 London - 20,729 19,710 4
Marylebon,, 2 Tower Hamlets - 23,534 2
Westminster .... - 14,883 2- 12 Total Members 14
Hamlets", and Westminster, have not been peti- tioned against. London made good its election in but the parties did not proceed; and the same re- mark applies to the County. 1837. In 1833, Finsbury was petitioned against, This group stands well. Marylebone, the Tower
Moxirormsnine.
Entire population, 157,418. Electors, 6,649. Area, 576 sq. miles. Density, 272 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County Electors 4,973 ..3fembers 2
Monmouth District 1,676 1 Total Members 3 In 1835, the Monmouth Distria made good its return. Nothing else has occurred calling for notice.
NORFOLK.
Entire population, 442,714. Electors, 24,058.
Area, 2,116 sq. miles. Density, 209 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
Electors 8,216 Members 2 County, East 7,827 „ 2-4 West
- 5,390 .... 2
Norwich - 1,249 .... 2 Yarmouth - 1,176 .... 2 King's Lynn Thetford Total Members 12 Lord John Russell proposed to add Brandon, East Dereham, and Swaffham, to Thetford. Thetford and King's Lynn have escaped peti- tions. The others are somewhat tainted. Some petitions presented against the County were with- drawn.
Noarnairrroirsants.
' Entire population, 212,380. Electors, 11,2491 Area. 995 sq. miles. Density, 216 persons to a sq. mile.
R Cation .
County, North ...V=1 3,900 Members 2 South 4,568 „ 2-4 Peterborough - 518 .... 2 Northampton - 2,263 2 -4 Total Members Lord John Russell proposed to add Oundle to Peterborough. The unseating of Mr. Whalley for Peterborough has attracted some attention. After his election, he joined his constituents at dinner, and in a mo- ment of hilarity asked permission to pay for the 'wine: permission was given; and this constituted the treating. He has had a testimonial, however, from the electors and non-electors, in the shape of pieces of plate. Northampton has not been peti- tioned against.
NORTHUMBERLAND.
Entire population, 303,568. Electors, 15,828. Area, 1,952 sq. miles. Density, 154 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County. North ...Electors 3,111 Members 2 South - 5,369 „ 2-4 Berwick-upon-Tweed 781 2 Morpeth 415 .... 1 Newcastle-upon-Tyne 5,269 2 Tynemouth - 883 .... 1 - 6 Total Members 10 Lord John Russell proposed to add Blythe to Morpeth.
Berwick - upon - Tweed and Tynemouth are strongly tainted! In 1853, the Members were un- seated for foul practices. In the case of Tyne- month, the writ was suspended, and a Commission of inquiry instituted.
NOrrnvonsusents.
Entire population, 270,427. Electors, 16,634. Area, 8= sq. miles. Density, 329 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County, Worth ...Electors 3,996 Members 2 South - 3,801 „ 2-4 2,710 .... 2 - 5,260 .... 2 OXFORDSHIRE.
Entire population, 170,439. Electors, 12,328. Area, 739 sq. miles. Density, 231 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County Electors 5,198 „Members 3 Banbury - 491 1
Oxford City - 2,818 2
University.. - 3,474 2 Woodstock - 347 1-6 Total Members 9 Lord John Russell proposed to add Chipping Norton to Banbury ; Witney to Woodstock. The returns for the County and for Woodstock were challenged in 1837, but the petitions were not prosecuted. The election for Oxford City in 1833 was declared to be void, but the reason was not stated : Banbury has not been petitioned against.
RUTLA'NDSHIRE.
Entire population, 22,983. Electors, 1,876.
Area, 15t1bf.q. miles. Density, 154 persons to a sq. mile.
Representatitn.
County Electors 1,876 .. Members 2
The return for 1841 was petitioned against, but not prosecuted.
Shrewsbury
Bridgen- orth - 717 . . 2
Ludlow - 450 .... 2 1Venlock - 905 . .
Total Members 12 Lord John Russell proposed to add Bishop's Castle, Church Stretton, and Cleobury Mortimer, to Ludlow.
Wenlock has not been petitioned against. The return for Shrewsbury in 1841 Was challenged ; but the parties did not proceed. At Ludlow the return for 1839 was void for bribery and treating. In 1853, one of the Members for Bridgnorth was unseated for bribery and treating.
sommisErsiirrix.
' Entire population, 443,916. Electors, 23,814. Area, 1,636 sq. miles. Density, 271 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation
County, East....Electors 10,140 Members 2
West - 8,210 „ 2-4
Bath 3,278 .... 2 Frome 383 .... 1 Wells - 325 2
Bridgw- ater - 683 .... 2
Taunton - 790,.,. 2 - 9 Total Members 13 East Retford Nottingham Newark - 867 .... 2 - 6 Total Members 10 East Retford and Newark have not been peti- tioned against, but Nottingham is not without taint.
SHROPSHIRE.
' Entire population, 229,341. Electors, 11,994. Area, 1,191 sq. miles. Density, 178 persons to a sq. mile
.Representation .
County, North ...Electors 4,685 Members 2
- 3,571 „ 2-4
- 1,666 . . 2
Lord John Russell proposed to add Bruton to Frome ; Glastonbury and Shepton Mallett to Wells. Bath and Wells have passed unchallenged. Frome and Bridgewater were petitioned against in 1837; but the proaeoutors did not go into the Inquiry. In 1853, one of the Members for Taun- ton was unseated for bribery.
STAFFORDSHIRE.'
Entire population, 608,716. Electors, 29 607. Area, 1,138 sq. miles. Density, 635 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County, North ....Electors 9,546 Members 2 South 10,116 Newcastle-under-Lyme 1.090 Stafford - 1,246 Stoke-upon-Trent - 1,778 Lichfield - 836 Tamwortb - 382
Walsall - 1,026
Wolverhampton - 3,587 .... 2 - 13 Total Members 17
Lord John Russell proposed to add Burton-on- Trent to TaMworth.
Tamworth and Wolverhampton have not been petitioned against. Stafford has been petitioned against four times ; but the petitioners declined in all the cases to go into the inquiry. The same remark applies to a petition against the return for the Northern Division, and one against Stoke- upon-Trent. Lichfield made good its election of 1841. Newcastle-under-Lyme sustained its elec- tion of 1837; but one of its Members was un- seated in 1841 for bribery. Walsall underwent several inquiries; but the elections were sus- tained.
SUFFOLK.
Entire population, 337,215. Electors, 13,657. Area, 1,481 sq. miles. Density, 228 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County, East Electors 6,343 Members 2 West 4,379 „ 2-4 Ipswich - 1,838 .... 2 741 .... 2 356.... 1 Total Members 9 Sudbury (disfranchised in 1844, E. 594, M. 2.)
Mr. Dyce Sombre and his money-box stand as- sociated with the disfranchisement of Sudbury. The two seats have not yet been appropriated. The position of Ipswich is critical ; in 1835, and in 1841, its returns were declared void for bribery. In 1853, Bury St. Edmunds sustained its election. Eye has not been challenged.
Lord John Russell proposed to add Debenhtun and Framlingham to Eye.
SURREY.
Entire population, 693,082. Electors, 39,980. Area, 748 sq. miles. Density, 910 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County, East Electors 6,618 Members 2 West 3,597 „ 2-4 Lambeth - 18,131 .... 2 Reigate 228 .... 1 Southwark - 9,458 .... 2 Guildford - 648 .... 2 - 7 Total Members 11 Lambeth, Reigate, and Southwark, stand un- challenged. Guildford sustained its election in 1853.
Lord John Russell proposed to add Dorking to Reigate.
SUSSEX.
F.ntire population, 336,844. Electors, 18,054.
Area, 1,461 sq. miles. Density, 230 persons to a sq. mile.
Represeniation.
County, East I:lectors 5,298 Members 2 West - 3,257 „ 2-4 Brighton - 3,675 2 Hastings - 1,090 2 Lewes - 713 2 Rye - 562 . . 1 Arundel. 208 .... 1
Chichester - 757 .... 2'
Horsham - 350 1 Midhurst - 279 1 Shorehtun 1,865 .... 2 - 14 Total Members 18 Arundel, Chichester, Alidhurst, and Shoreham, have not been petitioned against. Brighton and Hastings have each been petitioned against once; but the petitioners did not proceed. In 1841, one of the Members for Lewes was unseated ; cause not stated. Horsham could not sustain its elec- tion of 1847, owing to treating. In 1853, the Member for Rye was unseated.
Lord John Russell proposed to add Bognor, the Parish of Leominster, and Little Hampton, to Arundel; Cuekfield to Horsham ; and Petworth to Midhurst.
WARW/CSSIURE.
Entire population, 475,013. Electors, 24,143. Area, 581 sq. miles. Density, 539 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County, North ....Electors 7,002 Members 2 South - 3,980 ,,2-4 Birmingham 7,936 .... 2 Coventry 4,502 .... 2
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2-4 Bury St. Edmunds - Eye Warwick 723 .... 2 - 6 Total Members 10 Birmingham and Coventry have gone on un- challenged. One of the Members for Warwick was unseated in 1833, for bribery.
WESTMORELAND.
Entire population, 58,287. Electors, 4,444. Area, 758 sq. miles. Density, 77 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County Ekctors 4,062 ..Members 2 Kendal - 382 1
4,0
Total Members 3 There is nothing to remark here. Lord John Russell proposed to add Milnthorpe to Kendal.
Wnssrunk.
Entire population, 254,221. Electors. 12,484. Area, 1,352 sq. miles. Density, 188 persons to a sq. mile.
.Representation
County, North ...Electors 4,955 Members 2
South - 3,256 „ 2-4 Caine Chippenluun Cricklade Devizes Maimesbury Marlborough Salisbury - 680 .... 2 Westbury - 314 .... 1.4 Wilton - 219..,. 1-14
Total Members 18
This is a model group in so far as election in- quiries are concerned. Salisbury and Devizes made an undue election each, but the causes are not stated ; and these are the only instances of inquiry. Westbury was petitioned against in 1847, but the petition was withdaawn. Lord John Russell proposed to add Melksham to Caine; Bradford and Corsham to Chippenham ; Hcytesbury and Warminster to Devizes; Tetbury to Malmesbury ; Hungerford and Swindon to Marlborough ; Trowbridge to Westbury ; Ames- bury and Downton to Wilton.
WORCESTEB.,HIRE.
Entire population, 276,926. Electors, 15,453. Area, 738 sq.: miles. Density, 375 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County, East Electors 6,515 Members 2 West - 4,135 „ 2-4
Droitwich - 367 .... 1 Dudley - 912 .... 1
Evesham 349 .... 2
Bewdley - 390 1
Kidderminster - 495 .... 1 *Worcester - 2,290 .... 2 - 8 Total Members 12
Lord John Russell proposed to add Tenbury to Bewdley ; Bromsgrove to Droitwich ; Pershore and Chipping Campden to Evesham ; Stourbridge to Kidderminster.
Dudley has not been petitioned against. Bribery prevailed at Evesham in 1837, and at Bewdley in 1847. In 1853, the petition against the return for Kidderminster was not prosecuted. Droit- wich and Worcester sustained their election in 1835. A petition against the county in 1835 was abandoned.
YORKSHIRE.
Entire population, 1,797,995. Electors, 88,718,
MICA. DENSITY.
East Riding..1,201miles...182 persons to a sq. Mile North Riding 2,109 „ _102 West Riding.2,669 „ ...496
Representation.
County, East Riding Electors 7,539 Members 2
North Riding - 11,319 „ 2 West Riding - 37,319 „ 2-6 Beverley - 1,406 .... 2 Kingston-upon-Hull - 5,221 .... 2
Mottrtlthallon emu - 258312 12 N
Richmond 243 .... 2 Scarborough 805 .... 2 Thirsk 357 .... 1 Whitby 454 .... 1 York 4,133 .... 2
Bradford 2,693 .... 2
Halifax 1,200 .... 2 Huddersfield Knaresborough - Leeds Pontefract
Ripon - '353 .... 3
Sheffield 5,322 .... 2 Wakefield 850 .... 1 -- 31 Total Members 37
No petition during the twenty years has been presented against Mahon' Northallerton, Rich- mond, Thirsk, Whitby, York, Leeds, Ripon, Sheffield, or Wakefield. The petitions against Beverley, Bradford, Halifax, and Pontefract, were not proceeded with. The Members for Hudders- field and Kingston-upon-Hull were unseated in 1853 for bribery and treating. So bad was the latter case that the writ was suspended, and a Commission of inquiry issued. Mr. Clay and Lord Goderich have received silver tankards from their electoral and non-electoral friends, as memorials of the past. Lord Goderioh is amongst the few who have gained admission to the House through another constituency : he represents Huddersfield, the vacancy in which was occasioned by bribery and treating on the part of the previous holder.
Lord John Russell proposed to add Pickering to Mallon; Stokesley to liorthallerton; Bedale, Lep. -- 300 .... 2 - 1,647 .... 2 -- 373 --
-- 271 .... 2• PP 22
242 .... 2 6,466 .... 2 6s4 .... 2 burn, Midffieham, and Reeth, to Richmond ; Easingwold to Thirsk ; Gainsborough to Whitby,; Harrogate to Knaresborough ; Aldborough, Boroughbridge, Madam, Pateley Bridge, and Ripley, to Ripon. Mr. Disraeli, when in office, proposed to assign two of the disfranchised seats to the West Riding.
WALES.
Amatuarr.
Entire population, 57,327. Electors, 3,036.
Area, 302 sq. mites. Density, 188 persons to a sq. mile.
Represettation.
County Electors 2.577 -Member 1 Beaumaris District - 459 1 Total Members 2 BRECKNOCKSHIRE.
Entire population, 61,474. Electors, 3,115.
Area, 719 sq. miles. Density, 86 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County Electors 2,779 ..Member 1 Brecon - 336 1 Total Members 2 CARDIGANSHIRE.
Entire population, 70,796. Electors, 3,084.
Area, 693 sq. miles. Density, 102 persons to a sq. mile.
Repre fentaticn.
County Electors 2,235 _Member 1 Cardigan District... - 849 1 Total Members 2 CASSIA RTHENSHIRE.
Entire population, 110,632. Electors, 5,640.
Area, 947 sq. miles. Density, 117 persons to a sq. mile
Representation.
County Electors 4,791 ..Members 2 Carmarthen District - 849 1 Total Members 3
The County Election was petitioned against in 1833, but not prosecuted.
CARNARIONSHIRE. Entire population, 87.870_ Electors, 2,774. Area, 579 sq. miles. Density, 151 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 1,913 -Member 1 Carnarvon District,. - 861 1 Total Members 2
The election for C.irnarvon District was pe- titioned against in 1833, and the Member un- seated ; but eventually he was restored.
DENBIGHSHIRE.
Entire population, 92,583. Electors, 4,759.
Area, 603 sq. miles. Density, 153 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County Electors 3,901 _Members 2
Denbigh District.. - 858 1 Total Members 3 Fixsrsmitn.
Entire population, 68,156. Electors, 3,731.
Area, 289 sq. miles. Density, '235 persons to a sq. mile.
Representation.
County Electors 2,912 _Member 1 Flint District - 819 1 Total Members 2
In 1841, the election for the County was de- clared void ; cause not slated.
GLAMORGANSIIIRE. Entire population, 231,849. Electors, 10,024. Area, 856 sq. miles. Density, 268 persons to a sq. mile. Rem aentation.
County Electors 6,424 _Members 2 Cardiff District.... - 963 1 Merthyr Dydfil - 933 Swansea District.. - 1,694 1 - 3 Total Members 5
MERIONETILSHIRE. Entire population, 3e,843. Electorh, 1,006. Area, 602 sq. miles. Density, 65 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 1,006 -Member 1 Mowroomesystunk. Entire population, 67,335. Electors, 3,989. Area, 755 sq. miles. Density, 89 persons to a sq. mile. .RePresentation.
County Electors 2,986 _Member 1 Montgomery Dist _ - 1,003 1 Total Members ' 2
The election for the district was declared void in 1833 ; cause not stated.
PEMBROKESHIRE. Entire population, 94,140. Electors, 4,765. Area, 628 sq. miles. Density, 149 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 3,132 -Member 1 Haverfordwest Dist. - 682 1 Pembroke District. - 951 1 - 2 Total Members 3
FtADNORSHIRE. Entire population, 24,716. Electors, 2,296. Area, 425 sq. miles. Density, 58 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 1,602 -Member 1 Radnor District - 484 1 Total Members 2
SCOTLAND. ABERDEENSHIRE. Entire population, 212,032. Electors, 8,569. Area, 1970 sq. miles. Density, 108 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 4,1,47 0522 _Member 1
_ Aberdeen 1 Total Members 2 ARGYLLSHIRE.
Entire population, 89,298. Electors 2,156.
Area, 3,255 sq. miles. Density, 27 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 2,156 .Member 1 AYRSHIRE. Entire population, 189,858. Electors, 6,242. Area, 1,016 sq. miles. Density, 187 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 3,823 _Member 1 Ayr District - 1,039 1 Kilmarnock - 1,380 1 2 Total Members 3 BANFFSHIRE.
Entire population, 54,171. Electors, 813.
Area, 686 sq. miles. Density, 79 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County - Electors 813 _Member 1 BERWICKSHIRE. Entire population, 36,297. Electors, 1,073. Area, 483 sq. miles. Density, 75 persons to a sq. mile. Representation. County Electors 1,073 -Member 1 BUTESH1RE. Entire population, 16,608. Electors 491. Area, 171 sq. miles. Density, 97 persons to a sq. mile. Representation. County Electors 491 _Member 1 CAITHNESS-SLIME. Entire population, 38,709. Electors, 642. Area, 712 sq. miles. Density, 54 persons to a sq. mile. Representation. County Electors 642 _Member 1 CLACKMANNAN AND K.WROSS-SHIRE. Entire population, 31,875. Electors, 1,658. Area (Clackmannanshire), 46 sq. miles. Density, 494 persons to a sq. mile. Area (Kinross-shire), 77 „ Density, 115 „ Representation. United County Electors 1,658 ..Member 1 DUMBARTONSFIIRR. Entire population, 45,103. Electors, 1,314. Area, 297 sq. miles. Dens:ty, 152 persons to a sq. mile. Representation. County Electors 1,314 _Member 1 DUMFRIESSHIRE. Entire population, 78,123. Electors, 3,401. Area, 1129 sq. miles. Density, 69 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 2,520 _Member 1 Damfries District.. - 881 1 Total Members 2 EDINBURGHSHIRE.
Entire population, 259,435. Electors, 10,274. Area, 397 sq. mites. Density, 653 persons to a sq. mile. Representation. County Electors 2,017 _Member 1 Edinburgh 45,02370 2 Leith District 22 1 3 Total Members 4 ELGIN AND NAIRNSHIRE.
Entire population, 48,915. Electors, 1671.
Area (Elginsbire), 531 sq. miles. Density, 73 persons to a sq. mile.
Area (Nairnshire), 215 „ Density 46 „ Representation.
United County Electors 683 _Member 1 Elgin District - 988 1 Total Members 2
The return for the Boroughs in 1841 was pe- titioned against, but the parties did not proceed..
FIFESHIRE.
Entire population, 153,546. Electors, 4,677.
Area, 503 sq. miles. Density, 305 persons to a eq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 3,211 Member 1
mldy District... - 786 1 unrtkay St. Andrew's Dist... - 680 1 - 2
Total Members 3
FORFARSHIRE, Entire population, 191,264. Electors, 7,649. Area, 889 sq. miles. Density, 215 persons to a sq. mile. RepresentaCon.
County Electors 2,873 _Member 1
Montrose District.. - 1,586 1
Dundee - 3,190 1 - 2 Total Members 3
IIADDUCGTONSHIRF.. Entire population, 36,386. Electors, 1,35e. ATE'S, 291 sq. miles. Density, 125 persons to a sq. nile. Representation.
County Electors 716 „Membsr 1 Itaddington District.. - 642 1 Total Steinberg 2 LIVERS ESSSIIIRE. Entire population, 96,500. Electors, 1,733. Axes, 4,256 sq. miles. Density, 23 persons to a sq. mile. Representation. County Electors 908 -Member 1 Inverness District.... -- 825 1 - Total Members 2
In 183.5, the return for the County was daal- lenged ; but the petitioner having died, no in- quiry took place.
KriccAmorassinne. Entire population 34,598. Electors, 951. Area, 394 sq. miles. Density, 88 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 951 -Member
KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE. Entire population, 43,121. Electors, 1,326. Area, 954 sq. miles. Density, 45 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 1,326 .. Member 1
LANARKSHIRE. Entire population, 530,169. Electors, 20,878. Area, 987 sq. miles. Density, 537 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 3,4/1 ..Member 1 Glasgow ....... 15,502 2 Falkirk District.... - 1,905 1 - 3 Total Members 4
The return for the Falkirk District of Boroughs was petitioned against in 1851 ; but the petitioner declined to proceed.
LiaLrrncolestitar. Entire population, 30,135. Electors. 502. Area, 101 sq. miles. Density, 300 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 502 -Member 1
In 1833 the return was challenged, but main- tained.
ORKNEY AND SHETLAND. Entire population, 62,533. Electors, 418. Area, 1,545 sq. miles. Density, 40 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 418 „Member 1.
PEEBLESSHIRE. Entire population, 10,738. Electors, 542. Area, 354 sq. miles. Density, 30 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 542 _Member 1
PERTHSHIRE. Entire population, 130,660. Electors, 5,972. Area, 2,835 sq. miles. Density, 49 persons to a sq. mile.. Representation.
County Electors 4,938 -Member 1 Perth 1,034 1 Total Members
RENFREWSHIRE. Entire population, 161,091. Electors, 4,956. Area, 234 sq. miles. Density, 687 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 2,450 _Member 1 Paisley - 1,342 1 Greenock - 1,164 1-2
ROSS AND CROMA.RTY. Entire population, 82,707. Electors, 832. Area, 3,151 sq. miles. Density, 26 persons to a eq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 832 -Member 1
ROXRURGHSHIRE. Entire population, 51,642. Electors, 2,001. Arcs, 720 sq. miles. Density, 72 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
Colluty Electors 2,001 _Member 1
In 1837 the return for the County underwent inquiry, but was made good.
SELKIRKSIIIRE. • Entire population, 9,809. Electors, 497. Area, 266 sq. miles. Density, 37 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 497 -Member 1
STIRLINGSHIRI. Entire population, 86,237. Electors, 3,528. Area, 462 sq. miles. Density, 187 persons to a sq. mile. Representation. County.... ....... Electors 2,431 _Member 1
Stirling District 1,097 1 Total Members 2
In 1837 the County Member was unseated ; but the reason is not stated.
SUTHERLANDSHIRE. ' Entire population, 25,793. Elector., 946. Area, 1,886 sq. miles. Density, 14 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 207 „Member 1 Wick District 699 1 Total Members 3
In 1844 the return for the Kilmarnock District was petitioned against ; but the parties did not proceed.
Total Members 2
WIGTONSHIRF. Entire population, 43,389. Electors, 1612, Area, 511 sq. miles. Density, 55 persons to a sq. mile. Representation.
County Electors 1,272 _Member 1 Wigton District ... 400 1 Total Members IRELAND.
Arrnim COUNTY.
Entire population, 250,355. Electors, 11,812. (The census for Ireland has not yet reached the point of stating the area of the Counties in square miles and the den- sity of the Population.)
Representation.
County Electors 8,201 ..Members 2 Belfast - 2.697 2
Carrickfergus . - 720 1
Lisburn. 188 1
- 4
Total Members
Belfast failed to sustain its elections of 1837 and 1841; but the reasons are not given. The elec- tion of 1833 for Carrickfergus was declared to be void; the Committee remarking that gross bribery prevailed on both sides. Nothing calling for no- tice occurred subsequently.
Sir William Somerville a Bill of 1852 proposed to add Lurgan to Lisburn.
ARMAGH COUNTY.
Entire population. 196,420. Electors, 5,176. Representation.
County Electors 4,341 -Members 2 Armagh - 318 1 Newry - 517 1 - 2 Total Members 4 The elections for Newry were inquired into in 1833, 1837, and 1853, and invariably maintained. The Bill of 1862 proposed to add Portadown to Armagh Borough.
Canzow Cotarnr.
Entire population, 68,157. Electors, 2,327. Representation.
'County Electors 2,090 -Members 2 Carlow - 237 1 Total Members 3 Numerous petitions have been presented against the County returns, but most of them were aban- doned. Such was the case in 1853. In 1835 the election was set aside ; but the inquiry of 1837 maintained the return.
The Bill of 1862 proposed to add Athy and Tal- low to Carlow Borough.
CAVAN COUNTY.
Entire population, 174,303. Electors, 3,850. Representation.
County Electors 3,850 .Members 3
CLana Corm".
Entire population, 212,720. Electors, 2,724. Representation.
-County Electors 2,581 .Members 2 Ennis - 143.. - 1
Total Members 3 The inquiries of 1833 and 1835 touching the returns for Clare terminated in favour of the sit- ting Members. The petition of 1853 was aban- -doned. In 1853, both the County Members were unseated, much rioting and intimidation having prevailed ; but they were reElected.
The Bill of 1852 proposed to add Kilrush, Longhrea, and Gort, to Ennis.
CORK COUNTY.
• Entire population. 551,152. Electors, 22,983. Representation.
County Electors 19,192 _Members 2
Cork - 3,039 2
Bandon - 209 1 Kinsale - 139 1
Mallow - 143
Youghal - 261 1-
Total Members 8
In 1853, the election for Cork was made good. Youghal underwent inquiries in 1835 and 1837, but succeeded in maintaining its elections. The name of Mr. Anstey is_no longer associated with Youghal, and that gentleman is still in want of a constituency. The returns for Kinsale have been frequently petitioned against. In 1837 the Mem- ber was unseated, and the same in 1817; in the latter case bribery was proved. The petition of 1853 against the return for Lisburn was with- drawn. The election for Mallow in 1933 was set aside. The petition of 1853 was withdrawn. The Bill of 1852 proposed to add Dunmanway, Macroora, and Bantry, to Bandon-; Skibbereen and Clonakilty to Kinsale; Permoy and Cherie- vine to Mallow ; and Queenstown _to Youghal.
DONEGAL COUNTY.
Entire population, 254,288. Electors, 3,748. Representation. --
County Electors 3,749 -Members 2
DOWN COUNTY.
Entire population, 317,778. Electors, 10,264. Representation.
County Electors 10,028 „Metobers 2 Downpatrick.... - 236 - 1
Total Members 3 The petition presented against the County re- turn in 1853 was abandoned. The same remark applies to petitions presented against Down- patrick in 1837, and Drogheda in 1847.
The Bill of 1852 proposed to add Newtownards and Donaghadee to Downpatrick.
Dunun Cotryrr.
Population, 147,506. Electors, 4,864.
Representation.
County Electors 4,864 _Members 2 Dublin - 11,290 2 Dublin University. - 1,780 . 2 - 4
Total Members 6
In 1853 the petition against the County elec- tion was withdrawn. The elections for the City have been frequently challenged. In 1835 there was an undue election, and bribery proved. In 1837 and 1847 the elections were maintained.
FERMANAGH COUNTY.
Entire population, 115,978. Electors, 3,668.
Representation.
County Electors 3,496 _Members 2
Enniskillen - 172 .. - 1 Total Members 3 The Bill of 1852 proposed to add Monaghan and Cavan to Enniskillen.
GALWAY COUNTY.
Entire population, 298,129. Electors, 4,529. Representation.
County Electors 3,491 ..Members I Galway - 1,038
Total Members 4
In 1833 one of the Members for the town of Galway was unseated ; but the cause is not stated. In the same year the County election was sus- tained.
KERRY COUNTY.
Entire population, 238,241. Electors 5,450.
Representation.
County Electors 5,222 _Members 2 Tralee - 228.. - 1 Total Members 3 The petition against the return for the County in 1837 was unsuccessful. In 1841 the petition was withdrawn. In 1837 the election for Tralee was set aside; but the reason is not stated. The death of Mr. Maurice O'Connell in June 1853, the eldest son of "the Liberator," caused the name of O'Connell to drop from the Parliamentary list. It was restored by the succession of Mr. Daniel O'Connell, the youngest son, to the vacant seat ; and it has been further sustained by the recent election of Mr. John O'Connell for Clonmel.
The Bill of 1852 proposed to add Killarney. to Tralee.
KILDARE COUNTY.
Entire population, 96,627. Electors, 2,774. Representation.
County Electors 2,774 -Members 2
KILKENNY COUNTY.
Entire population, 139,934. Electors, 5,700. Representation.
County Electors 5,036 _Members 2 Kilkenny 664 - 1 Total Members 3
KING'S COUNTY.
Entire population, 112,875. Electors, 2,397. Representation.
County Electors 2,397 , .Members 2 The returns for the County were challenged in 1833 and 1853; but the parties did not proceed.
LEITIODCOIJNTT.
Entire population, 111,808. Electors, 1,265. Representation.
County Flectors, 1,265 Members 2 The petition of 1853 was withdrawn,
LIMERICK COUNTY.
Entire population, 201,619. Electors, 6,223. Representation.
County Electors 5,079 _Members 2 Limerick - 1,144 Total Members The petition of 18.53 against the County election
was abandoned.
LONDONDERRY COUNTY.
Entire population, 191,744. Electors, 5,251.
Representation.
County Electors 4,305 -Members 2 Londonderry - 724 1 Coleraine - 222 1 - 2 Total Members 4
The inquiry of 1833 into the return for Lon- donderry was favourable to the sitting Member ; but corrupt practices were proved. The petition of 1853 against the County was abandoned.
The Bill of 1852 proposed to add Ballymena to Coleraine.
LONGFORD COUNTY.
Entire population, 83,198. Electors, 2,321. Representation.
County Electors 2,321 ..Members 2
In 1833 the return was set aside ; but no reason is given. In 1837 the election was made good.
Lourn COUNTY.
Entire population, 91,045. Electors 2,846. Representation.
County Electors 2,078 -Members 2 Dundalk - 267 1 Drogheda - 50 1 - 2 Total Members 4 In 1841 a petition was presented against the County election ; but abandoned. The Member for Dundalk was unseated in 1847; but the rea- son is not stated.
The Bill of 1852 proposed to add Kells to Dun- dalk.
MATO COUNTY.
Entire population, 274,716. Electors, 1,395. Representation.
County Electors 1,395 _Members 2 In 1853 the election was challenged ; but it was
made good. MEATH COUNTY.
Entire population, 139,706. Electors, 4,218.
Representation.
County Electors 4,218 ..afenibers 2 The return of 1835 was petitioned against, but the petition not prosecuted.
MONAGHAN Comm.
Entire population, 143,410. Electors, 4,119. Representation.
County Electors 4,119 -Members 2 The election of 1835 was petitioned against, but the petition was not proceeded with.
QUEEN'S Comm'.
Entire population, 109,747. Electors, 2,798.
Representation.
County Electors 2,72/ „Membere 2
Portarlington - 71 .. - Total Members 3
In 1837 the election for the County was chal- lenged, but maintained. The election of 1833 for Portarlington was made good. The petition of 1837 was not proceeded with. The Bill of 1852 proposed to add Maryborough , Tullamore, and Mountmellick, to Portarlington.
Roseommos COUNTY.
Entire population, 173,798. Electors, 2,236. Representation.
County Electors 2,236 _Members 2 The inquiry into the return for 1835 terminated - in favour of the Member returned.
The Bill of 1852 proposed to add Mullingar and Roscommon to Athlone.
SLIGO COUNTY.
Entire population, 128,769. Electors, 2,441. Representation.
County Electors 2,105 -Members 2 Sligo • - 336 - 1 Total Members 3
The petition of 1853 against the County was not prosecuted. The election of 1847 for Sligo Borough was not sustained ; treating having been proved. In 1853 bribery and treating were proved, and the Member unseated.
The Bill of 1852 proposed to add Ballina to Sligo Borough.
TIPPERARY Comar.
Entire population, 323,829. Electors, 7,250.
• Representation.
County Electors 6,760 -Members 2 Cashel - 111 1
Cionmel - 379 1 - 3
Total Members 4 The Bill of 1852 proposed to add Thurles and Tipperary to Cashel and Carrick-on-Suir and Carrickbeg to Clonmet
TYRONE COUNTY.
Entire population, 251,865. Electors, 5,843. Representation.
County Electors 5,692 _Members 2 Dungannon - 151 1 Total Members 3 The Bill of 1852 proposed to add Omagh an Strabane to Dungannon.
WATERFORD COUNTY.
Entire population, 135,836. Electors, 4,691. Representation.
County Electors 3,248 -Members 2 Waterford - 1,135 2 Dungarvan - 314 1 - 3 Total Members 5 Several petitions have been presented against Dun garvan, but have been abandoned. In 1837 Waterford City sustained its election. The in- quir y of 1853 into the election for the County ter- minated in favour of the Member returned.
The Bill of 1852 proposed to add Lismore and Cappoguin to Dungarvan.
WESTMEATH COUNTY.
Entire population, 107,510. Electors, 3,313. Representation.
County Electors 3,132 ..Members 2
Athlone - 181 1
Total Members 3
In 1837, the County return was made good. The petition of 1853 was not proceeded with. The Member for Athlone was unseated in 1842 for treating, but the inquiries of 1843 and 1853 ter- minated in favour of the sitting Member. The pe- tition against Wicklow Borough in 1847 WU with- drawn.
WEXFORD COUNTY.
Entire population, 180,170. Electors, 6,436. Representation.
County Electors 5,917 -Members 2 Wexford - 318 1 New Ross 171 1-2 Total Members 4 The petitions of 1885 and 1853 against the County returns were abandoned. The election of 1853 for New Ross was maintained, and the peti- tioner ordered to pay costs. The Bill of 1852 proposed to add Gorey to Wex- ford Borough, and Enniscorthy to New Rosa, Wromow Coun-rr.
Entire population, 99,287. Electors, 3,330. ' Representation.
County. Electors 3,330 ..Members 2
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