... nearly so against the Liberal candidate, and, if this be the case, our defeat is easily accounted for. Nevertheless, I own that I myself thought it probable that the Irish defection might be more then neutralised by the Liberalism of the old and new electors ...

... five Liberals, one Conservative, and three Nationalists have been elected. Tho number of Liberala includes one for St. Andrew's Burgh;, where there was a tie and double return, Tbe total number members now elected is 645, of whom tbere are— Liberals 320 ...