Conversely , the borough electorate , in Cardiff , Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil had been greatly expanded .
Out of 162,241 inhabitants of the county in 1880 , only 12,785 had the vote .
The borough electorate , in Cardiff , Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil had been greatly expanded .
Out of 162,241 inhabitants of the county in 1880 , only 12,785 had the vote .