§ MR. SEXTONasked the Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Whether it is true, as reported in the "Morning Post," that
the name of Major Waller-Ashe, late King's Dragoon Guards, and late Deputy Governor of Her Majesty's General Prison for Scotland at Perth, has been placed upon the list for the appointment of resident magistrate in Ireland;and, if so, whether he made previous inquiry into the past life of Major Waller-Ashe?
§ MR. W. E. FORSTER, in reply, said, that there was no truth in the statement as to the appointment of Major Waller-Ashe to be a Resident Magistrate in Ireland. What had happened was this—He was informed that Major Waller-Ashe had sent in an application in the usual way, and the usual answer was made that it would be sent to the Lord Lieutenant for consideration. There had been no intention of actually appointing Major Waller-Ashe; and, therefore, no necessity of making any inquiries respecting him.