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 of deviation, that the result may of necessity be accepted without the possibility of complaint.

It should be observed that the proposed law is now framed in contemplation of the cases of candidates who are found to have, amongst the unappropriated voting papers of different constituencies, more than the quota of votes; and the simple point to be determined is, which of such votes shall be actually and finally appropriated to the several candidates having such excess of votes, and which of such votes shall go over to another candidate standing lower on the voting paper.