It is by no means a matter of course, to apply for and obtain this nominal appointment, which occasions ipso facto the vacating a seat in Parliament. It is a matter of discretion with the Chancellor of the Exchequer; and he has refused it during the present session [1844] to several applicants.
[10] Note 10. Page 75.
This species of sport has recently, alas! been seriously interfered with, by the increased power given, in such cases, to the police magistrates.
[11] Note 11. Page 91.
See Dr. Bubble's "Account of the late Landslips, and of the Remains of Subterranean Castles."—Quarto Edition, Vol. III. pp. 2000-2008.
[12] Note 12. Page 91.
Ante, Vol. 1., p. 441.
[13] Note 13. Page 93.
Horace, Carm. 1. 34, ad finem.
[14] Note 14. Page 96.