A PRIVATE BOX.

During the clear-out on Wednesday last in Downing-street, a small chest,

strongly secured, was found among some models of balloting-boxes. It had

evidently been forgotten for some years, and upon opening it, was found to

contain the Whig promises of 1832. They were immediately conveyed to Lord

Melbourne, who appeared much astonished at these resuscitation of the

[Illustration: HOME OFFICE.]

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