... had voted for the Whig candidate (cheers and laughter). Since he (Mr. Hardy) had become connected with the borough it had much improved (laughter) If a Whig now attempted to represent it he must bribe heavily (a laugh). If the Whigs would only let the ...

... which, although nominally there was voting of scot and lot, he had absolute and entire control. It happened also that a wealthy whig peer was desirous of increasing his political influence, and requested me, then young man and without the slightest connection ...