§ Mr. Fox Mauleunderstanding that troops had been removed from Aberdeen to Huntley, in the neighbourhood of Glass, where a minister was about to be inducted on the presentation of the patron, begged to ask the Lord Advocate whether that removal had taken place in consequence of a representation from the sheriff of the County of Aberdeen? and if so, whether that representation had been accompanied by a declaration from the sheriff that he had reason to anticipate such disturbance in Glass as rendered it necessary to have troops in the immediate neighbourhood.
§ Sir James Grahamwas somewhat surprised that such a question should be put by the hon. Gentleman, considering his official experience. His answer was, that the fact was true; certain troops had been removed. But as to the object and purpose which induced her Majesty's Government to direct it, he must positively decline giving any answer whatever. The only answer he could give was, that her Majesty's Government were responsible for the maintenance of the peace in Scotland.