A. I am only able to answer from information I have derived from my seniors; I should say they are frequent.
Q. Are the great majority of persons admitted freemen?
A. Yes. I think they are.
Q. Are the exceptions few?
A. I do not know.
Q. You said all the freemen introduced to the hospitals were fit and proper persons: have they been introduced as the political friends of the aldermen?
A. Yes. I should certainly introduce my political friends in preference.
Q. Do you consider the power of the aldermen to have been exercised bonâ fide, or for influence at the elections?
A. Certainly, bonâ fide.
Q. Do you think this privilege is frequently exercised in favor of political opponents?