§ Mr. Roebuckbrought up a report from the select committee on Election Proceedings, staling that having 720 found it necessary to examine Alexander Baillie Cochrane, Esq., the chairman was directed to write to that Gentleman to desire his attendance on Wednesday, the 29th, and to produce all papers and records relating to the Bridport election. An answer dated the 27th of June, had been received that day from Mr. Cochrane, acknowledging the receipt of the letter from the chairman of the committee, requiring his attendance, with all papers and records relating to Bridport. The letter concluded by declining to comply with the requisition.
§ Mr. Roebuckgave notice that he would to-morrow move that Mr. Cochrane be ordered to attend on Thursday at eleven o'clock.