§ MR. BAGNALLsaid, he rose to ask the Secretary to the Treasury, Whether his attention has been called to the dismissal of Mr. Coble from his office as Collector of Customs at Whitby; and, whether the Treasury is prepared to reconsider the case?
§ MR. SCLATER-BOOTHsaid, in reply, that, after full consideration of the further representations made by Mr. Coble, and looking to the length of time which had elapsed since the inquiry took place, the Treasury had come to the conclusion that no sufficient reasons had been adduced to 1458 re-open the case. He would, however, say that, although the irregularities of which Mr. Coble was convicted rendered his discharge necessary for the discipline of the service, he was inclined to think his misconduct might be attributed mainly to want of judgment and discretion, and that he was not guilty of any intentional dishonesty or moral offence.