viii + 55pp. Folio. Paper wrappers British Parliamentary Papers HC127. A clean copy.The committee examined 24 witnesses but on the fourth day of hearing evidence the charges against William Walter Cargill were withdrawn. N° de ref. del artículo 117555
Título: MINUTES OF EVIDENCE TAKEN BEFORE THE SELECT ...
Editorial: Houses of Parliament, London
Año de publicación: 1864
Descripción 1864, sessional number 127. viii and 55 pp. Minute of Appointment, Report, Proceedings of the Committee, List of Witnesses and Minutes of Evidence. Committee appointed march 1864 to try and determine the matter of the Petition complaining of an undue Election and Return for the Borough of Berwick upon Tweed . The Chairman was Robert Longfield. Relates to Parliamentary election of June 1863 at which William Walter Cargill and Captain Mitchell were candidates. Evidence given by 24 witnesses, chiefly Berwick freemen (voters) and inhabitants, including James Allen, Sheriff. Chief matters investigated and reported upon include canvass of voters, bribery, treating, etc. Evidence provides a detailed and graphic account of events surrounding the election. Folio. Good condition. Rebound in blue buckram boards with gold titling. Nº de ref. del artículo: 16463