The Marquis of Chandossaid, that he had observed in a morning paper some observations attributed to the hon. and gallant Member near him (Colonel Sibthorp) referring to him. Amongst other expressions was this—"He would not stop to characterize the noble Marquis's conduct." He wished to know whether the hon. and gallant Member had uttered that language, and whether these words were intended to apply personally to him?
§ Colonel Sibthorpsaid, that being thus called upon, he felt bound to give a clear explanation. He had no hesitation in saying, that the words of the newspaper were never used by him, although he considered that he had some right to complain that the noble Marquis had irregularly anticipated him in respect of a clause in the Reform Bill, and he had felt some regret in consequence. He was, however, happy to understand that there was no occasion to persevere in the motion, as the provision which they both had the same intention to propose was inserted in the present Bill.
The Marquis of Chandosfelt, that the explanation of the hon. and gallant Member was completely satisfactory, as he had denied using the words ascribed to him.