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May. Persons refusing to answer, or giving false returns to the several questions, are liable to a penalty of from 40s. to 51, and the returns must be made by the overseers or householders, upon oath or affirmation, according to the best of their knowledge and belief, at a time to be appointed by the Justices, between the 25th of June and the 21st of July.

A subterranean forest has been discovered in the coal formation near Glasgow. The trees are numerous; they occur many feet below the surface, and are vertically imbedded in the sandstone. The trunks of the trees are abruptly cut off by the superincumbent shale. The bark is converted into coal, but the woody structure, for a considerable space downwards, is of a shaly nature. A naturalist, struck with the extraordinary appearance presented by this deposit, actually asserts that these trees are in situ !

Arrangements are now making for holding at York, in July next, a meeting of the cultivators of science from every part of the British Islands. The sittings will continue for a week. The Lord Mayor and the authorities at York have, as might have been expected, entered heartily into this plan, and the Philosophical Society of that city have kindly offered to charge themselves with any preliminary arrangements which may be necessary.

This

The Burning Cliff at Holworth, is now becoming an object of particular attention. Fissures have opened, discharging vapour at another part, about five hundred feet to the westward of the long line of apertures which have for some time been in active operation. Railways.-Engineers have recently been engaged in making a survey of the country between Gainsbro' and Grimsby, with the view to a railway contemplated between Manchester and the eastern coast. great measure was designed to connect Liverpool and Hull by way of Sheffield and Gainsbro'; but it is found that the country is so much more practicable in the line from Gainsbro' to Grimsby, that the intention is to make the latter town the eastern end of the railway, with branchways to Lincoln and other places at the nearest points of the line. At Liverpool, where three canals and one railway are already in operation, another line of railway is further determined on, to communicate with Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, and Manchester. Two other railways are also under the consideration of Parliament, one to join with Sheffield and Liverpool, and the other to connect with the latter places, the important towns of Middleton, Rochdale, Littleborough, Todmorden, Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge, and Halifax; with the ultimate object of joining Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Wakefield, and Leeds in the connection.A large and respectable meeting of the

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gentlemen and tradesmen of Whitby, was lately held to consider the propriety of entering into a subscription to procure & survey of the most practicable line or road for a railway from Whitby to join the Stockton and Darlington railway. After some discussion, a subscription was agreed upon; and immediately entered into.

A figure of Oceanus has lately been placed over the centre of the Marine Hospital at Hull. It is 12 feet in length, 5 feet high, and 2 feet nine inches thick, and was executed by Mr. T. Earle, from a miniature model of a statue at Antwerp. The figure is of Roche Abbey stone, weighs three tons, and was cut out of an immense block, from Lord Scarborough's estate, which weighed ten tons.-The statue to the memory of the late Dr. Alderson, for the Hall of the Mechanics' Institute, by the same artist, is in a forward state.

April 27.-The foundation stone of a Light House to be erected on Whitby Pier was laid this day, which cannot fail to be of great utility to the mercantile and shipping interests. It will be formed of a rusticated base of 13 feet square and 10 feet high, upon which will be erected a Doric column of 44 feet shaft, surmounted by a capital of four feet and a half. The gallery at the top will be 13 feet square, the same as the base : the lanthorn above will be about eight feet high, surmounted by a circular dome, with a vane at the top. The whole is designed, and to be executed by Mr. Pickernell, engineer to the Commissioners of Whitby Harbour and Piers.

May 5.-The first stone for a series of buildings for a manufactory of rope and canvas from the Thormium Tenax, was laid in the new Ropery Ground on Grimsby Race Course. The main building will be eleven hundred and forty feet in length, and thirtythree feet broad, one end of which will contain a powerful steam engine, and the other will be appropriated as a storehouse for the raw material. The manufactory is designed on a scale of sufficient magnitude to employ two or three hundred workmen. In an address to the people assembled on this occasion, Captain Harris stated that he had taken out patents in France and Holland for the manufacture of the same article in those countries, and declared that he intended his principal station to be at Grimsby.

LONDON AND ITS VICINITY.

April 27.-This morning a destructive fire took place at the residence of Lord Walsingham, No. 57, Upper Harley-street, Marylebone. Lady Walsingham jumped out of a window at the back of the house, and, from the dreadful injuries she received, soon after expired. Lord Walsingham was

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Domestic Occurrences.-Theatrical Register.

unhappily burnt to death. All the domestics were saved by the exertions of the police constables, and the greatest part of the valuable property was secured. It is presumed that the fire originated in his Lordship's bed-room.

May 4.-The anniversary festival of the Royal Humane Society was held at the City of London Tavern, Bishopsgate-street, when John Gurney, Esq. Vice-President, took the chair, in the absence of the Duke of Northumberland, who was unable to attend, but had sent to the treasurer a donation of 100 guineas. The chairman was supported on his right by Mr. Justice Park; and on his left by Mr Justice Gaselee. After dinner the chairman presented medallions as a tribute to those who had distinguished themselves in saving the lives of their fellow-creatures during the last year. Among the highly meritorious and enterprising persons to whom they were awarded, were Lieut. Fitzroy, R.N., Capt. Brander, Lieut. Waugh, R.N., Lieut. Earle, R. N., Mr. Robins, R.N., Mr. Dobie, R.N., Mr. Harper, Mr. Hopkin Eustace, and Mr. Ayley.

May 14.-In the Court of Exchequer an action was tried, the King v. Carpenter, brought by the Attorney-General to recover stamp-duties and penalties, on a weekly political pamphlet, published by the defendant, without having filed the necessary affidavits or entered into the necessary securities at the Stamp Office, and without a stamp. The defendant admitted the publications, and argued that he had done no more than the Magazines. Lord Lyndhurst said the cases were not similar, as Magazines were not published within twenty-six days, the time limited by Act of Parliament; and charged the Jury that the question they had to decide was, whether the publication was a newspaper within the meaning of the Act of Parliament, which in his opinion it certainly was. The Jury, without hesitation, returned a verdict for the crown on two counts, one for 100l. the other for 201.

May 16.-The annual General Court of the Incorporated Society for Promoting the Enlargement, Building, and Repairs of Churches and Chapels, was held at the house of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, in Lincoln's Inn-fields, at

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which the Archbishop of Canterbury pre-
sided, supported by a large assembly of
clergy and laity. The Secretary read the
report, by which it appeared that, during
the last year, grants had been made in
ninety-eight cases amounting to 15,976l., by
which means additional church room had
been obtained for 24,265 persons, including
18,567 sittings, which are free and unap-
propriated for ever. Since the first forma-
tion of this society, additional church ac-
commodation has been provided for 207,991
persons, including 153,003 free sittings for
the use of the poor for ever.

THEATRICAL REGISTER.
DRURY LANE.

April 16.-A drama, entitled The Legion of Honour, adapted from the French of Le Centenaire to the English stage by Mr. Planche, was brought forward and played with success.

April 29.-Alfred the Great, or The Patriot King, from the pen of Mr. Sheridan Knowles, was produced. The piece was replete with allusions to royal patriotism, which were throughout received with the greatest enthusiasm. Macready sustained, with powerful effect, the character of the King, and Miss Phillips that of Ina. The drama has been repeatedly played, to the great satisfaction of the public.

COVENT GARDEN.

April 30.-A comedy, entitled The Exquisites, by Don Telesforo de Trueba, was brought forward. It was a lively picture, or rather caricature, of English manners in fashionable life, and was extremely well received.

May 13.-An opera, under the title of The Emissary, or the Revolt of Moscow, being an adaptation of Onslow's Le Colporteur, was introduced. The music was excellent; but the plot was very common-place.

May 16.-A grand dramatic spectacle, entitled Napoleon, was produced. It was comparatively destitute of plot, but embraced the principal events of Napoleon's life. The chief recommendation of the piece was the splendid and diversified scenery. The announcement of its repetition was received with applause.

ALPHABETICAL LIST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, APPOINTED TO MEET JUNE 14, 1831.

Those marked (†) were not in the last Parliament. Those marked (:) are new for the respective places. Those marked (§) are returned for two places. All the rest re-elected.

Abingdon-J. Maberly

Aldborough-C. J. F. Clinton, M. T. Sadler
Aldeburgh-Marq. of Douro, Rt. Hon. J.
W. Croker

Amersham-T. T. Drake, W. T. Drake
GENT. MAG. May, 1831.

Andover-+H. A. W. Fellowes, †R. Etwall, jun.

Angleseashire-Earl of Uxbridge

Appleby-Hon. H. Tufton, Visc. Maitland
Arundel-J. Atkins, Lord D. C. Stuart
Ashburton-+W. S. Poyntz, †R. Torrens

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List of the present House of Commons.

Aylesbury-Lord Nugent, W. Rickford
Banbury-+J. Easthope

Barnstaple-+F. Hodgson, †J. B. P. Chi-
chester

Bath-Lord J. Thynne, C. Palmer
Beaumaris-Sir R. B. W. Bulkeley
Bedfordshire-Marq. of Tavistock, †Sir P.
Payne

Bedford-W. H. Whitbread, F. Polhill
Great Bedwin-Rt. Hon. Sir J. Nicholl,
J. J. Buxton

Beeralston-Lord Lovaine, †D. Lyon
Berkshire-C. Dundas, †R. Throckmorton
Berwick-on-Tweed-M. Beresford, Sir F.
Blake, bart.

Beverley-H. Burton, +W. Marshall
Bewdley-W. A. Roberts

Bishop's Castle-E. Rogers, †J. L. Knight
Bletchingly-§C. Tennyson, +Hou, J. G. B.
Ponsonby

Bodmin-D. Gilbert, H. B. S. Seymour
Boroughbridge-Sir C. Wetherell, M. Att-
wood

Bossiney-Hon. J. S. Wortley, E. R. Tunuo
Boston-J. Wilks, +G. J. Heathcote
Brackley-R H. Bradshaw, J. Bradshaw
Bramber-J. Irving, +W. S. Dugdale
Brecknockshire-T. Wood
Brecknock-C. M. R. Morgan
Bridgenorth-W. W. Whitmore, +J. Foster
Bridgewater-W. Astell, C. K. K. Tynte
Bridport-Sir H. D. C. St. Paul, bart., H.
Warburton

Bristol-J. E Baillie, +F. Protheroe
Buckinghamshire-Marq. of Chandos, J

Smith

Buckingham-Sir G. Nugent, bart., Sir T.
F. Fremantle, bart.

Bury St. Edmunds-Earl Jermyn, †C. A.
Fitzroy

Callington-+E. C. H. Herbert, H. B. Baring
Calne-T. B. Macauley, +- Fox
Cambridgeshire-Lord F. G. Osborne, H. J.

Adeane

Cambridge University-‡H. Goulburn, ‡W.
VY. Peel

Cambridge Toun-Marq. of Graham, F. W.

Trench

Camelford-M. Milbank, S. Cradock
Canterbury-Hon. R. Watson, Lord Ford-
wich

Cardiff-Lord P. J. H. C. Stuart
Cardiganshire-W. E. Powell -
Cardigan-P. Pryse

Carlisle-P. H. Howard, †W. James

Carmarthenshire-+Sir J. H. Williams, bart.
Carmarthen-(No return.).
Caernarvonshire-C. W. G. Wynne
Caernarvon-tSir C. Paget

Castle Rising-Lord H. H. Cholmondeley,
Hon. F. Greville Howard

Cheshire-Visc. Belgrave, +G. Wilbraham
Chester Rt. H. R. Grosvenor, +F. C. Offley
Chichester-Lord A. Lennox, J. A. Smith
Chippenham-J. Neeld, †F. G. Boldero
Christchurch-Rt. Hon. Sir G. H. Rose,
G. P. Rose

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Cirencester-Lord Apsley, J. Cripps
Clitherow-Hon. R. Curzon, H. P. F. Cust
Cockerm.-Sir J. Scarlett, †J. H. Lowther
Colchester-D. W. Harvey, W. Mayhew
Corfe Castle-G. Bankes, P. J. Miles-
Cornwall-E. W. W. Pendarves, †Sir C.
Lemon, bart.

Coventry-E. Ellice, +H. L. Bulwer
Cricklade R. Gordon, †T. Calley
Cumberland-Rt. Hon. Sir J. R. G. Gra-
ham, bart., W. Blamire

Dartmouth-J. Bastard, A. H. Holdsworth
Denbighshire-Sir W. W. Wynn, bart.
Denbigh-R. M. Biddulph

Derbyshire-Lord G. A. H. Cavendish,
+Hon. G. J. Vernou

Derby-H. F. C. Cavendish, E. Strutt
Devizes-J. Pearse, G. W. Taylor

Devonsh.-Visc. Ebrington, ‡Ĺd. J. Russell
Dorsetshire-E. B. Portman, Rt. Hon. J.
Calcraft

Dorchester-Lord Ashley, R. Williams
Dover-Rt. Hon. C. P. Thomson, †Capt. R.
H. Stanhope

Downton-J. Brougham, †T. Creevey
Droitwich-J. H. H. Foley, †Sir T. Win-
nington, bart.

Dunwich-F. Barne, † Earl of Brecknock
Durham County-W. Russell, †Sir H. Wil-
liainson, bart.

Durham-W. R. Chaytor, +Hon. A. Trevor
East Retford-G. H. Vernon, Lord Newark
Essex-C. C. Western, W. P. T. L. Wel-
lesley

Evesham-Sir C. Cockerell, bt., †T. Hudson
Exeter-L. W. Buck, J. W. Buller
Eye-Sir E. Kerrison, bart., W. Burge
Flintshire-†E. M. L. Mostyn
Flint-Sir E P. Lloyd, bart.
Fowey-Lord Brudenell, J. C. Severn
Gatton-Hon. J. Saville (Lord Visc. Pol-
lington), +Hon. J. Ashley
Glamorganshire-C. R. M. Talbot
Gloucestershire-Sir W. B. Guise, bart.,
+Hou. H. G. F. Moreton

Gloucester-E. Webb, +F. Berkeley
Grantham-G E. Welby, +J. Hughes
Great Grimsby-G. Harris, †J. V. Shelley
East Grinstead-F. R. West, Visc. Holmes-
dale

Guildford-+J. Mangles, +C. F. Norton
Hampshire-Sir J. Macdonald, bart., ‡C.
S Lefevre

Harwich-Rt. Hon. J. C. Herries, G. R.
Dawson

Haslemere-Rt. Hon. Sir J. Beckett, bart.,
W. Holmes

Hastings-+F. North, †J. A. Warre

Haverfordwest-Sir R. B. P. Phillipps, bart.
Hedon-R. Farrand, Sir T. A. C. Constable,

bart.

Helleston-Lord J. N. B. B. Townshend,
+S. L. Fox

Herefordshire-Sir R. Price, bt. †K. Hoskins
Hereford-Visc. Eastnor, E. B. Clive
Hertfordshire-Sir J. S. Sebright, bart.
N. Calvert

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List of the present House of Commons.
Hertford-T. S. Duncombe, +J. Currie
Heytesbury-E. II. A'Court, Sir G. T.
Staunton, bart.

Higham Ferrers-+§Lord Visc. Milton
Hindon-J. Weyland, †J. Stanley
Honiton-Sir G. Warrender, bt. +H. B. Lott
Horsham-N. W. R. Colborne, Earl of
Surrey

Huntingdonshire-Visc. Mandeville, †J. B.
Rooper

Huntingdon-J. Peel, †F. Pollock
Hythe-S. Marjoribanks, J. Loch
Ilchester-S. Lushington, Hon. E. R.
Petre

Ipswich-+J. Morrison, †R. Wason
Kent-T. L. Hodges, †T. Rider

King's Lynn-Lord W. G. F. C. Bentinck,
+ Lord W. Lennox
Kingston-upon-Hull-G. Schonswar, W. B.
Wrightson

Knaresborough-Rt. Hon. Sir J. Mackintosh,
Lord Waterpark
Lancashire-Lord Stanley, †B. Haywood
Lancaster-T. Greene, P. Maxwell
Launceston Sir J. Malcolm, J. Brogden
Leicestershire-†C. M. Phillips, †T. Paget
Leicester-W. Evans, +W. Ellis
Leominster-+W. B. Evans, *T. Brayan.
Lewes T. R. Kemp, +Sir C. R. Blunt, bt.
Lincolnshire-Sir W. A. Ingilby, bt. †Hon.

C. A. W. Pelham

-

Lincoln-C. D. W. Sibthorp,+F. H.Geneage
Liskeard-Lord Eliot, Sir W. H. Pringle
Lichfield-Sir G. Anson, †Sir E.D.Scott, bt.
Liverpool-W. Ewart, †§J. E. Denison
East Looe-H. T. Hope, T. A. Kemmis
West Looe-Sir C. Hulse, bt. †Sir A. Buller
London-R. Waithman, W. Thompson, M.
Wood, †W. Venables

Lostwithiel-Hon. E. Cust, Lord Valletort
Ludgershall-Sir S. Graham, E. T. Foley
Ludlow-Viscount Clive, Hon. R. H. Clive
Lyme Regis-Hon. H. S. Fane, J. T. Fane
Lymington-G. Burrard, W. A Mackinnon
Maidstone-A. W. Roberts, +C. J. Barnett
Maldon-Q. Dick, T. B. Lennard
Malmesbury-Sir C. Forbes, bt. J. Forbes
Malton-F. Jeffrey, +H. G. Knight
Marlborough-T. H. S. B. Estcourt, W. J.
Bankes

Great Marlow-O. Williams, T. P. Williams

Merionethshire-Sir R. W. Vaughan, bart.
Middleser-G. Byng, J. Hume
Midhurst-G. R. Smith, M. T. Smith
Milborne Port-R. L. Shiel, G. S. Byng
Minehead- J. F. Luttrell, Lord Villiers
Monmouthshire-Lord G. C. H. Somerset,

+W. A. Williams Monmouth-+B. Hall

D

Montgomerys.-Rt. Hon. C. W. W. Wynn
Montgomery-H. Clive

Morpeth-W. Ord, Hon. W. Howard
Newark-upon-Trent-†T. Wilde, W. F.

Handley

Newcastle-under-Lyme-W. H. Miller, †E.

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne-Sir M. W. Ridley, bt.
J. Hodgson

Newport, Cornwall-J. Raine (since dead),
+Rt. Hon. Sir H. Hardinge

Newport, Isle of Wight-+W. Mount, †J. J.
H. Vere

Newton, Lancas.-T. Legh, T. Houldsworth
Newton, Isle of Wight-H. Gurney, ‡Sir W.
Horne, kt.

Norfolk-T. W. Coke, Sir W. J. H. B.
Folkes, bart.

Northallerton-Sir J. P. Beresford, bt. Hon.
W. S. Lascelles
Northamptonshire-Lord Althorp, †§Lord

Milton

Northampton-Sir G. Robinson, bart. †V.
Smith

Northumberland-T. W. Beaumont, Lord
Howick

Norwich-R. H. Gurney, Right Hon. R.
Grant

Nottinghams.-J. S. Lumley, †§J. E. Deni

Nottingham-Sir T. Denman, Sir R. C. Fer

gusson

son

Okehampton-+W. H. Trant, ‡J. T. Hope
Orford-S. H. Kilderbee, Sir H. F. Cooke
Oxfordshire J. Harcourt, R. Weyland
Oxford University-T. G. B. Estcourt, Sir
R. H. Inglis, bart.

Oxford City-W. H. Hughes, J. H. Langton
Pembrokeshire-Sir J. Owen, bart.
Pembroke-H. O. Owen

Penryn-J. W. Freshfield, +C. Stewart
Peterborough-Sir R. Heron, N. Fazakerly
Petersfield-Sir W. G. H. Jolliffe, bt. Hyl-
ton Jolliffe

Plym.-Sir T. B. Martin, Sir G. Cockburn Plympton-G C. Antrobus, †Sir C. Domville, bart.

Pontefract-Hon. H. V. S. Jerningham, +Lord Mexborough

Poole-B. L. Lester, Hon. B. W. F. S.

Ponsonby

Portsmouth-J. B. Carter, F. T. Baring
Preston-J. Wood, H. Hunt

Queenborough-J. Capel, †Sir C. Grant
Radnorshire-Right Hon. T. F. Lewis
New Radnor-R. Price

Reading-C. F. Palmer, C. Russell
Reigate-Sir J. S. Yorke (since dead), †J.
Yorke

Richmond-Sir R. L. Dundas, bart. Hon. J.
C. Dundas

Ripon G. Spence, L. H. Petit
Rochester-R. Bernal, †J. Mills
New Romney-+Sir E. C. Dering, bart. W.
Miles

Rutlandshire-Sir G. Heathcote, bt. Sir G.
N. Noel, bart.

Rye-+Lt.-Col. D. L. Evans, †T. Pemberton
St. Allans-Sir F. Vincent, bt. †R. Godson
St. Germains-C. Ross, W. M. Praed
St. Ives-+J. Halse, +E. L. Bulwer
St. Mawes-G.G.W.Pigott, Sir E B.Sugden
St. Michael's-Hon. L. Kenyon, †Hon W.
S. Best

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Salop-Sir R. Hill, bart. J. C. Pelham Sallash-+F. Villiers, B Walrond Sandwich-J. Marryatt, †Sir E. T. Troubridge, bart.

New Sarum-W. Wyndham, Hon. D. P. Bouverie

Old Sarum-J. Alexander, J. Du-Pré Alexander

Scarborough-Rt. Hon. C. Manners Sutton,
Hon. E. Phipps
Seaford-J. Fitzgerald, W. Lyon
Shaftesbury-E. Penrhyn, +W. Maberly
New Shoreham-Sir C. M. Burrell, bart. H.
Howard

List of the present House of Commons.

Shrewsbury-R. A. Slaney, R. Jenkins Somersets.-E.A.Sandford, †W. G. Langton Southampton-+A. Atherley,+J. S. Penleaze Southwark-C. Calvert, +W. Brougham Staffordshire-E. J. Littleton, Sir J. Wrottesley, bart.

Stafford-T. Gisborne, J. Campbell Stamford-Lord T. Cecil, +§C. Tennyson Steyning-G. R. Phillips, E. Blount Stockbridge-J. Barham, †Sir S. Canning Sudbury-Sir J. B. Walsh, bart. †D. Č.

Wrangham

Suffolk-Sir H. E. Bunbury, bart. C. Tyrell Surrey-W. J. Denison, J. I. Briscoe Sussex-H. B. Curteis, Lord G. Lennox Tamworth-Lord C. V. F. Townshend, Sir

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New Woodstock-Lord C.S.Churchill, Lord
Stormont

Wootton Bassett-Viscount Mahon, +Lord
Porchester
Worcestershire-Hon. T. H. Foley, +Hon F.
Spencer

Worcester-T. H. H. Davies, G. R. Robinson Chipping Wycombe-Sir T. Baring, bart. +Hon. R. Smith

Yarmouth, Norfolk-Hon. G. Anson, C. E. Rumbold

G. P. Townshend

Wigan-J. H. Kearsley, +R. Thicknesse Willon-J. H. Penruddocke, †J. Dawkins Wiltshire-J. Benett, Sir J. D. Astley, bt. Winchelsea-J. Williams, §S. Lushington Winchester-P. S. J. Mildmay, J. B. East Windsor-J. Ramsbottom, Right Hon. E. G. H. S. Stanley

Yarmouth, Isle of Wight-+Sir H.Willough-
by, bart. +C. C. Cavendish
Yorkshire-Lord Morpeth, Sir J. V. B.
Johnstone, bart. G. Strickland, †C.
Ramsden

York-S. A. Bayntun, Hon. T. Dundas
SCOTLAND.
Aberdeenshire-Hon. W. Gordon
Aberdeen-Horatio Ross
Argyleshire-

Ayr-T. F. Kennedy
Ayrshire-W. Blair
Banffshire-J. Morrison
Berwickshire-Hon. A. Maitland
Bute and Caithness-shire-†G. Sinclair, jun.
Crail and Anstruther-†A. Johnston
Dumbartonshire-Lord W. Gordon
Dumfries-shire-J. J. H. Johnstone
Dumfries-W. R. K. Douglas
Dysart-R. Ferguson
Edinburghshire-Sir G. Clerk
Edinburgh-IR. A. Dundas
Elginshire-Hon. F. W. Grant

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