§ MR. SPEAKER acquainted the House, that he had this day received a letter from Mr. Stirling, informing him that it is not his intention to defend his return for the County of Dumbarton:—Letter read as followeth:—
§ "Cordale, Dumbartonshire,
§ "8th Feby. 1866.
§ SIR,—I beg to inform you that it is not my intention to defend my Return for the County of Dumbarton.—I have the honour to be, Sir, your obedient Servant," JA. STIRLING.
§ "To the Right Honble.
§ "The Speaker of the House of Commons."