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inntent ; and if I am put in nomination at the mein election, it will be without my sanction or authority.—Very faithfully your's, " WILLIAM JAMIII." THOMAS &A/LOCH said--Mr. James told me on Wednesday, that he had relinquished his seat in Par liament; that he had seen Sir James in Loudon and told him so; that he would not interfere, nor come upon the hustings; but if the people returned him, he would come and thank them, and go and take his seat. (This was hailed with loud cheers.) Polling then commenced amidst 'mach noise and contusion. About three o'clock, a strong body of the mob at tacked the friends of Sir Philip near the Town-hall steps, and destroyed both his flags. This gave rise to several skirmishes between the purples and the mob. The latter ;an to the river side and armed themselves with stones ; so that, about three, the shops were shut in the Market place and English-street, and stones flew about in copious showers. Many persons on both sides were hit—some severely cut. We saw one poor child in the street (a female), running homewards, with her head apparently badly cut by a stone. It was impossible for Sir Philip's voters to go up to the poll, without endangering their lives. The proceedings in the Hall were therefore brought to an abrupt termination soon after 3 o'clock. OTASIC Ol TOII POLL-...AT TUB CLOU ;Hi PIPIT DAT. Sir J. R. G. Graham, Bart. 119 Sir Philip Musgrave, Bart. 99 William James. Zsg. . 71 When we went to press this (Friday) evening about tea, the streets were full of people, but all was quiet. CHESTER crry: The Election for the City of Mater commenced on Friday ; at the dose of the Pull the numbers were... FILM DAY. General C. B. Egerton E. ♦. Town/bend. Esq. lies. R. Grosvenor Lord Be'grave MOND •AT. General C. B. Egerton E. V. Townsbend, Esq. Lord Belgrave lion: R. Grosvenor . 69 . 69 ill 67 ft. 217 214 213 NEWCASTLLTJNDER LYME. The election began on Friday. Mr. Denison having declined the contest, Mr. Wilmot Horton, one of his Majesty's Secretaries of State, and Richard Borrodaile, Eq. were declared duly elected. Mr. Horton addressed the meeting, and shortly returned thanks, as also did Mr. G. Borrodaile for his father—after which Mr. Hor ton was carried triumphantly through the town in a beautifully decorated chair, and was received with the greatest applause. Mr. Borrodaile is to be chaired to SHREWSBURY. The poll commenced on Saturday, and at the close the numbers were— Co bett . . . 190 Stoney . : 69 Boycott . . . 6$ STAFFORD. Friday the poll-books were opened in the morning, and closed at seven in the evening, the numbers stand ing as follows : Ironmonger . . 384 Benson - . 287 _ . Campbtll • 381 WE MOUTH ELECTION. maw saes VOLL-41ATURDA119. Right Houourabls Themes Wallace . it Masterson Ike. Esq. • 11 Tbensas Powell Beaton. Esq. 10 James Williams Ferrer. Esq. . Coleael Gorden . 5 OXFORD COUNTY ELECTION. OXFORD, alas It. The meeting of the freeholders of Oxfordshire will take place in the Town Hall tomorrow morning, (this clay) for the purpose of nominating proper persons to represent that county in Parliament. Three candidates have already scatted, and it is expected that a fourth will he named. Mr. Fane, of Wormsley, and Mr. Ash burst, of Waterstock, the late Members, and Mr. Strat. ton, of Warwickshire, are the candidates who have already made known their intentions. It is a singolar circumstance, that Mr. Stratton, who now opposes Mr. Ashhurst, actually nominated that gentleman at a for. titer Election, and they always have lived on the most friendly terms. Mr. Fane and Mr. Ashhurst are sup ported by nearly all the gentleroen of large landed pro petty in the county; Mr. Stratton by the smaller free holders. Oaring to the late rage for building ir. Oxford, nearly 400 new freeholds have been made by the erec tion of tenements in places which were formerly gardens and meadows. It is somewhat remarkable, that Mr. Stratton should come forward as a candidate for a county is which he does not possess an acre of land. OXFORD CITY ELECTION.-Arn 11. The Election for the above city will commence on Tuesday next, and it is expected that a most severe contest will take place. The candidates named are ltlr. Hughes Hughes, of Clapham Common. Mr. Lock- hart, of Sheffield House, Hants, (the late Member), and Mr. Langston, o f Sars.len House, Oxfordshire.— The latter gentl eman h as not hi mse l f canvassed, nor indeed even made known his intention of becoming a candidate. He represented the borough of'Woodstock in the late Parliament, and yesterday was defeated in his attempts again to become its Member. Immediately the circumstance was known at Ogord, certain Mem hers of the Council Chamber proposed him as a fit and proper person to represent the city, and managed to Procure a show of hands in his favour, in a meeting principally composed of nee-freemen. The attempt appears to have been made for the express purpose of overwhelming the independence of the place by the eforts of rank and authority; but the friends of the freedom of the city are fully coafident of success.— Indeed, it is not expected that Mr. Langston will consent is become the tool of the party. PRESTON ELECTION. Friday, the Election commenced here, with four Candidates ; these are—Mr. Stanley, known to the public by some manly and sensible speeches in the House of Commons. He comes in on the Derby and Aristocratic interest, and is expected to be returned tri umphantly. He is said to have expended about 30001. already. He disclaims all coalition with any of the other Members, and stands on his own principles. The second, Mr. Wood, is a commercial gentleman, Irons the neighbourhood of Liverpool; a reforming Whig, but moderate and mild, respected even by his oppo nents, and generally popular. Captain Barrie is the next—a Gentleman of eostii derable reputation in his profession (the Navy), of Tory principles, and depending for success on the aid of the respectable manufacturers, most of whom hold his po laical faith. lie keeps open house, and distributes eatables and drinkables most abundantly, and on those A Tounds is confident o f s u ccess . Thou g h latest_ in the field, he has accomplished mph already among the master manufacturers. Last and greatest is . Mr. Cob Sett, too well known to require description; he stands on his political writings, his popular opiniotes of extreme latitude and laxity. The business of the day was opened by the Mayor, Thomas Grimshaw, Esq. and the two Bailiffs. Cob. belt harangued the mob upwards of an hour. His speech contained nothing new—the old story of popular wrongs—except some allusions to the nourishing condi- tion of the American Navy. He was hailed with en thusiastic acclamations. Mr. STAMLIT spoke with his usual good sense, libe rality, and moderation. Alluding to the Catholics, he said, that the arguments put forth on the Catholic Question, in the address of the British Catholic Asso ciation to the electors of Britain, were the best and strongest he had ever seen in favour of emancipation. They were irrestible—he recommended the perusal of them to the attention of the electors. His speech was very favourably received. Mr. WOOD'S address was as brief and temperate as his hospitality, and passed of with. as moderate an ex pression of popular applause. Captain Rattan now attempted to address the Eke ' tors, but when be came to the front of the hustings, he was assailed by cries, hooting; and hisses. a Gentle men," said be, " I have always understood that the people of England have ever been generous, even to their enemies. This is the first time in my life that I have been attempted to be cried down. I only ask for fair play I" (Here the uproar became absolutelf stunning —mud and stones began to fly from the crowd ; and at last showered so thickly, that the part of the hustings which had been occupied by Captain Barrie and his friends was immediately cleared. The Mayor indig nantly declared that such proceedings were di.graceful, and threatened to adjourn the Court. Captain Barrie retired to the back of the hustings.) Mr. Coaarrr wished to know if the oath of supre macy was to be pot? The MAYOR, who attempted to get a hearing for Capt. Barrie, said he could not allow Mr. Cobbett to interrupt the proceedings in that stage by any questions. Captain BARRID then came forward, and spoke amidst comparative silence to this effect :—Gentlemen, the three candidates who have addressed you have spo ken of their proceedings on the canvas. I may be allowed to address you on the score of being known to you, and of growing up amongst you for forty years. It was in the belief that I could do my duty as your Representative that I ventured to come for ward, trustiag that that knowledge of me would prevent the necessity of an extended canvass. I am not disappointed in that hope. I concur in part. I ass neither Wbig nor Tory. lam a man of honour, independent of every party. I will act on every occasion as I think right; if I commit error, it is an error of judgment. lam a free advocate for the gradual abolition of slavery. lam a Reformer, not indeed to the extent of Mr. Cobbett, but whenever there are abuses in the Government, as there must be abuses in all Governments to a certain extent, I am the advocate for such improvement as a gradual Reform , will produce. Gentlemen, I would give to the Catholics liberty of conscience, but the Constitution has e,ta blished an oath, and that oath I bold it to be the duty of every man, candidate or electei, to take to the full.— (Hisses).—Gentlemen, this - ,b a matter of opinion ; I have expressed to you mine: if you bad heard me Out, you would have found me a friend to the people. I have been so for forty years amongst you ' • my habits , and principles are known to you all.—(Mr . Woodcock, "He is a true British tar." A voice, " No, he is a tax eater 1")—I w ill not boast of myself; I have served my country with honour—l may add, with courage. Gen tlemen, I solicit your votes; I shall thank you for them.' I shall oppose what I think is bad—uphold what I think is good, unshackled by any party." The Mayor took a show of hands, when there were— for Mr. Stinky a considerable display ; for Wood, a few ; still fewer for Captain Barrie; and for Cobbett, an absolute forest of fingers. They then proceeded to the polling.—At the close of the poll {four o'clock, Friday) the numbers were, for Mr. Sundry . Captain Harris Dlr. Cobbett Mr. Wood SATURDAY, . 4$ . 24 . . 22 It is not a storm, but a perfect hurricane, we are in at this moment. Things would have gone off quietly enough, but for the unexpected starting of Capt. Barrie. The Catholics were all to vote, by consent of the three caudidates; and just as they were enjoying by anticipa tion the happy privilege, in comes the candidate, and knocks them all in the head with the oath of supremacy. Add to this a host of new candidates-- S:r Thomas Beevor hat been proposed this morn• ing by Cobbett's friends; Captain J. M. Colquet, R.N. by Captain Bank's; and John Law, Esq. and Mork Phillips, Esq. in coalition with Mr. Stanley and Mr. ,Wood. These additional nominations and coalitions are in reality but nominal, having been effected by the four first candidates, for the purpose of preventing a splitting of their votes with their immediate opponents —the several new Candidates briefly harangued the multitude in their turns. Captain CoLoon—A Radical Reformer is Parliament vroil propose schemes destructive to the country. lam net an enemy to a benelleial Reform, nor to the gradual emancipation of the negroes ; but if they are suddenly emancipated, and without due preparation, %hermit will he, that every white man's neck In the Colonies will be cot the next sight. Conavr—lt was not the black slaves I talked about, but the white—why does not the Honearable Captain come to the white slaves of England ?—( Huszas). Mr. Woos—Mr. Cebbett is a friend to the slavery of the ne rves. He wrote books against the emancipation of them—he is a friend to the lash. Captain COLCWIT (in continuation)—l have been l blamed for joining Captain Barrie—but, Gentlemen, Captain Barrie is my friend. We entered the Navy to gether, and served together upwards of thirty years. Why, then, shodld I not support my old friend ? Which of you would not do the same for your friend. I have been said to be a friend to arbitrary power ' and bodily punishment—l deny it—l commanded my last ship two years, and never punished a man. My ship's company, if they were here, would prove it, and give me their Hearty support. Punish l No, I had not even a cat-o'. nine tails on board. D—n me, if I would not sink my ship sooner than command my men by punishment — ' (Cheers). I thank you for a hearing, I'll be obliged to you for your votes. Gentlemen, lam sure of the Ladies, (turning to a crowd of tradesmen's wives,) I've been al ways a favourite with the Ladies, they love a sailor. I have done now, and may the luckiest man win the battle. Mr. Comerr—Oendemen, Mr. Wood has told you I am a friend 1 1 to negro slavery. that I wrote books against the emancipation of them. Never did a more (elm assertion come out of the month of man—(Hozza). Though T have lived where dory misted, I never had a slave to week for me. The polling then commenced, when some of Mr. Cobbett's men were rejected on the ground of having received parish relief. FROM THS IPRJUITON CHRONICLi OF SATURDAY. ratan /20111011. State of the poll it the close of this day Mr. _Stanley 90 Captain Barrie 49 11r. Wood 45 Mr. Cobbett 59 In Mr. Staaley's tallies the votes were principally plumper., but a few gave splits for Capt. Barrie. Mr. Wood's splits were mostly in favour of Mr. Stanley, as were also those in Capt. Barrie 's tallies. ELECTIONEERING INTELLIGENCE GENERALLY. Asnsuavou.—Mr. Sturges Bourne and Sir Lawrence Palk will be returned. Cuscanatexo.—llumplirey Senhouse, Esq. High Sheriff, has appointed the Election for the County of Cumberland to take place, as usual, at the Goat, near Cockermouth, on Friday next, the 16th There will be no opposition to the present Members, .2 John Lowther, Bart. and J. C. Curwen, Esq. Covesrear—The Election for Coventry commenced an Saturday. Mr. Heatheote and Captain Tyler announced themselves under the patronage of the Corporation and one or two Attornies, who 'have exerted themselves to dud opponents to the late Members. A cry has been successfully raised by men against masters, and Mr. Elliot bas been particularly aimed at, as having promoted the welfare of the masters, and neglecting their peculiar interests. The Corporation, availing themselves of this cry, are very active, the Mayor heading the electioneering mobs, with all th e ot h er o ffi c i a l authorities. The poll is, of course, in favour of th e i r can did a t es , and Heathcote and Tyle r arc 175 each, while Messrs. Moore and Ellice have only polled 5. But there is a strong feeling among all the respectable inhabitants in favour of Mr. Ellice, and they are determined to give all the freemen an opportunity of voting, without putting him to expense. Opial ons var y as to t h e resu l t . We shall have a 14 days' poll; and the Corporation Candidates, if they suc ceed, will pay the full value of their seats. Public opinion seems to have changed very much since Mr. Elise has had an opportunity of addressing the freemen. Dxvosenitie—Mr. Bastard and Sir Thomas Acland, it is expected, will be returned without opposition. Donseesniea—Mr. Portman and Mr. Banks will be returned for Dorset without opposition. The election takes place at Dor chester 01) the 15th instant. Doves—The candidates are Mr. Wilbraham, who reposes upon the Lord Warden's interest, and thinks his return securr, Mr. Holcomb, Mr. Butterworth, and Mr. Thomson, who are also san guine of success. Heotroan—The election is fixed for Friday, the 16th instant St. Alban's election is fixed for Monday neat ; but Mr. Alderman Heygate having retired, there will be no contest. Newroar--The Election of Members for this Borough takes place to-morrow. Notrusoncouniaa--Admiral Sotberon and John Savile Lumley, Esq. will be returned for the county of Nottingham without oppo. grin, Lord William Bentinck having retired. The day of elettien is appointed for Thursday next. Foote—The election for Poole is fixed for Monday next. The candidates are B. L. Lester, the Hon. N. F. S. Ponsonby, and C. H. Stun, Esq. who are all equally confident of success. Soesasennsaz.—Upon its being said that Mr. Gore Langton had put up for that county, " Poor SirThomas,' said an elector, 44 Is both Homed and Gored." Suaawssuar.—Mr. Slimy has offered himself, and be and Mr. P. Corbett are expected to be returned. Seamar, Joon 7.-.-The candidates for this borough are, Mr. Waked, Mr. Botch, Mr. Wilkes, and Mr. Ogilvy. The latter geotiensan did not enter this place until yesterday, when hie ap penises was quite unexpected. It was with some difficulty that he emit gat rest for his foot in this town; he was rejected at three of the principal houses, being engaged for the other candidates; at last he was received at the Bear Ion: Although a perfect stranger, his gentlemanly manners, and profound reasonings, have excited a great sensibility in his favour, and he meets with much encouragement from all parti e s. Mr! Ogilvy delivered a most persuasive and eloquent address from the window of his Inn, shortly after his arrival, which contained matter so palatable and so irresistible to the worthy free burgesses, that he bas convinced many of them that his abilities and principles qualify him to represent their Borough is the great Assembly of the nation. Walrond and Mr. Ogilvy are actively employed in canvassing ebe free burgesses. Mr. notch and Mr. Wilkes are expected to morrow. The election is fixed for Monday next. Suaaxv.—ln compliance.vrith a requisition from a uumeresse body of the Au:holders of Sorer. Marks Nicholas Pamir, 'Esq. of Oraliegat•n, freedischired - his intention of offering himself es a candi date for the representation df the county. Mr. Palmer is a Gen tians of large property, and filled the office of High Sheriff of the musty about three years ago. The election commences on Tuesday. Wassaista.—John Bennett, Esq. and Sir John Dugdale Astley, Bart. will be re-elected for Wiltshire. • IRELAND. Dusts City .- •-A fourth candidate has started for this city, in she _person of George Moore, Esq. The guild of Merchants met on Friday on this occasion. Monday sennight Is fixed by the High Sheriff of Roscommon for the election of that county. We believe there will be no contest. In Mayo, Lord Bingham and the Browner are determined to try their adversestrength. The contest in Galway will also be a very resolute one. Cowsvv Cavax.—There are five candidates up for Cavan.— Mr. Maxwell, the present member, and Messrs. Sanderson and Young, address themselves to the Orange interest. Messrs. Southwell and Caste are the popular candidates. STATE OF POLLS. DMICIILITZIII. Lord 0. Lennox . W. S. Poynts • • Sir G. Webster • , Ncerr or \ watoseati J. N. Faxaker t li i lsq. C. D. W. Sib , Esq. T. G. Corbett, . Low T. R. Kemp, Esq. Sir J. Shelley A. Donovan, Esq. . . 86 75 67 • 756 ' . 752 . . 544 • .ass 274 . . 204 Malcolm . . 141 Headmote . . . . les Willis • • . 115 su awn. O. WiMann l6s J. P. Williams . . . . 14S I Morrison . . 9$ LIMN. Honourable Wind Walpole . 360 Lord William Rendock . . 35$ Sir Wiliam Polkas . 41 isIWAWIL. H. Willougbby, Nei. • 19$ • Lieutesam•Generat Clinton • 141 S. E. Bristow', Sag. Mt . idgMBERS RETURNED. Aldberoagh—J. Walker, J. W. Croker. Amenhans.—T. Tyrwhitt Drake, W. T. Drake. Andover—Sir J. N. Kent, T. A. Smith. Arundel—Mr. Alderman Atkins, B. Lomb., just. Besihrd—Lord G. W. Russell, W. H. Whitbread. Brackley—R. H. Bradshaw ' J. Bradshaw. Bridpert—Mr H. D. C. St. Paul„ ,Hears, Warburton. Borsseghbridge—Colonel DaWkiiti, Captain Mundy. Cambridge--Marquis Grahams, Lieutenant-Colonel Trench. Christchurch—Right Hot. Sir G. H. Rose G. P. Rose. Colehestes--Sir G. H. Smith (and not Colo nel Wildman), D. W. Harvey. Clitheree—The Hot. Robert Curzon; the Hon. Peregrine Cat. Devizes—J. Parse, G. W. Taylor. Dorchester—R. Williams, Hon. W. Ashley. Bast Orlosstead—Hon. C. C. C. Jenkinson, Lord /Bradman. Gloicester—Edward VAN, Bak R. Brumley Cooper, Esq. Great Bedwin—Mr J. Nichol, Bat J. J. Buxton. Hadensere—Right Ho.. J. Beckett (Judge Advocate), and G. L. Thompson, Eq. Huntingdon—J. Calvert. J. Smart. Hydse—S. Majoribank, Sir R. T. Farqukg. Hull—Mr. Stewart, Mr. Batley. Lancaster—John Fenton Cawthome, Esq. Thos. Green, Esq. Maidstone—A. W. Roberts, Earl., J. Wells, Esq. Newcastie-under•Lynse—R. Wilthot-Horton, E.q. and Richard Borrodaile, Esq. Newcastle.upen-Tyne-.Sir Matthew White Ridley, Bart. Cuth bert Ellison, Esq. New Ro n ny — G. H. D. Pennant, O. W. Tapp. Norwich—J. Peel, W. fimisis. Petersfield—Colonel Jolkiffe, Mr. Marshall. Plymouth—Sir Wes. Confrere, Bart. Sir Beam Martin. Portsmouth—J. Carter, F. Baring, jun. Pontefract—Mr. &sale, kfr. Hoiddsworth. I Salisbury—Lord Fulness W. Wyndham. . Ssitash—Wift Hessen, Not Alin ReithiCi.gollt Southampton—W, Chamberlayne, A. R. Dottie. St. Albani---Mr. Alderman Smith, J. Emblem Esq. Seaford—Mr. Bilis, Mr. Fitzgerald. Tainworth—Lord C. Townehend, W. Peel. Tavistock—Lord Ebrington, J. P. Grunt, Esq. Tewkesbury—J. G. Dowdeserell, J. Martin. Tiverton—Viscount Stndon, Right Her. Richard Ryder. Wareham—J. Werth, C. B. Wall. Warwick—Sir C Grevilie, J. Towel). Wettbury—Sir M. M. Lopes, Bart. Right Hon. Sir Gelrge Warreuder. Westminster—Sir If Burdett, J. C. Hobhouse, Esq. Whitchttreh, Hants—S. Scott, Hon. J. R. Townshend. Brougham, Lord Viscount Renwick. Winchester—Sir J. W. Pollen, T. A. Smith, Esq. Windsor-4. Itarasbottons, Esq. R. H. Vivian, Esq. Wigan —Colonel Lindsay, James A. Hodson, Esq. Woodstock—Mirquis of Biandford, Lord Ashley. Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.—Right Hoo. Lord Binning, J. PIM: more, LL.D. York City—Mr. Wril and Mr. Wilson. Yarmouth (North)—C. G• Rumbold, Esq. Hon. George Amon. NAVAL IN I ELLIGENCE. • Arrived off Dover, the Attwood, Reese, from Tobago.. FALKOUTN, Jolts 10...—Wind R. S. E.—Arrived the Prane s, whaler, Hurt, from the South Seas...sailed froth Port Jackson the Bth of December. On the 41 it March, In lat. 24. S. long. 22. W. spoke the Clydesdale, Roar, from London for Calcutta, all well.— Arrtved.the Urania, Hance, from Buenos Ayres--salled the 14th of February. PORTSMOIPIN, June 11.—Wind W.—Arrived the Elizabeth, Bono, from Waterford; and the New Speedwell, Rooe,•from London. Sailed the Fame, Sams, for Greenock. Tuesday, kis Majesty's ship PYRAMUS, Capt. ROSIRT GAMILa t returned from Vera Crue, with Mr. Monza, who went coat to negociate a Commercial Treaty with the Mexican liepublie, la which object be has not succeeded. The PYKAMUS left the DA T mourn , 42. Captain H. Donnas, at Vera Cruz; the RartrturtAtee, SCYLLA. HARLEQUIN, and BRITOMART, had recently landed mail*, and sailed on their return to Port Royal. The Pre•uns touched at New York, to land Mr. hioittle, who went to Washington, to confer with our Ambasudor on the state of our affairs in Meeico ; and she arrived at Spithead io 24 days from that port. She brought 280,000 dollars, to pay the dividend on the first Mexican Leap, and 120,000 dollars, and 170 serons of coclaiueal, on account of British merchants. She came into harbour yesterday morning, to be docked, and have her experimental copper protectors taken off. Cover ; Juscll.--Wind N.N.W.—Arrived the Venus, LIND. ease, from Santos (Brazil), in 96 days. Sailed the Calcunag Motus, for Calcutta; and the Thomas Naylor, Timoss, for Sc. Petersburgh. Diaz, Jose 10.—Wind N.Y.—Arrived and galled for the River, the Britannia, Roans, from St. Kites • Tulloch Castle, PLARCI, and Temple, WORDSWOSTIN from JalLica • and David Stott, Taoarnstra., from Madras. Sailed the Mary, Ja maica; fur the South Seas; and Renewal, Caoxaarte. for Barbadoes. Julie 11.—Wind N.—Arrived the Kezla, lttemmt, from Cam. peachy ; Alberto., ScHutra, from Cette; dark --, front liavre; and Elisabeth, SCT, from Gottenburgh. Sailed the George Can.. ping, Davy, and Lord Melville, Beam, for Quebec; and the Ann and Amelia, Foist, for China. The homeward bound have sailed for the River. Livraeow., Joss 10.—Arrived the Clarendon, Comma., front Jamaica ; Pleiades, SMITH, from Cuba ; Ardent, Dui.cari, from St. Vincent's; Lancaster, Catmint., from Barbadoes ; Char Lot, Perm; from Savannah; Shenandoah, —, from Charleston; Magdalen, Buts, from Smyrna; and Bootk, BLUNDELL, from Lin. bow.—Off Holyhead, the Emulous, —, from St. Vincent's, LITERATURE. - r ow — Extracts of Ancient Grecian and Persigns Biography.— By A. Selwyn. 12mo. Lon&ln 1826. This little work; the object of which is' to blend amusement with instruction. contains brief bloAraplvical notices of some of the mo,t distinguished of Vie ancients, with such anecdotes as designate their charActer. To females and youth it will not only convey much useful knowledge, but may ptovoke a desire to become better acquainted with the heroes of antiquity. Butt on County Contested dections, addressed to Can didates, their Friends, Comnitte-men, and Agents.-- By G. Butt, S elicitor. Bvo. Londan 1826 It is a subject of great complaint, th a although there ate aumerous volumes oir the law of Elections, yet there is not one that conta;ns sufficient information as to the management of a County E ection, although for the want of such a guide tl.e int•re-ts of candidates and electors have been sacrificed, and even the ' returning officers, the Sheriffs, have committed blundirs which have entailed on them fine and imprisonment. Mr. 13.itt is practically acquainted with.the manage ment of a contested County Election, which he describes very minutely and perspicuously in every particular. To t'.is treatise is added an Appendix of the Statutes on C unty Elections, insluding those of the Session just ended ; and the whole forms a volume which no Knight of the Shire, or candidate for the of&e, Agent, or Solicitor, aught to be without, since it points out to both Candidates and Electors their duties. Mr. Secretary CANNING returned to town last even. ins, from a visit to the KING, at the Royal Ledge, Windsor Park. Saturday mqrning the Lords of his MAJarrY's Most Honourable Privy Council, consisting of the LORD PRESIDENT, Lord Srownt.r., and the \tarns of the ROLLS, assembled at the Council ()see, Whitehall. The cape which came before their Lordships fee their final decision was " Law e. Cu:saute," in which Bills of Exchange to a very considerable amount was the subject matter In dispute; and, from an award of the Commis sioners for deciding French claims, the appeal was made to their Lordships; and in support of it Mr. Cams and Mr. Gaeta. were heard at a considerable length, till about three o'clock, when their Lordships adjourned without hearing Counsel in support of the decision of the Commissioners, but postponed bearing them In reply to the appellants to a finer. day. CORN EXCHANGE, MARK-LANE, Joe: 12. The supply of the past week was moderate, except of Oats, pa. titularly Irish: This morning the arrivals are small, coasisting chiefly of a few vessel, from Lincolnshire, with Oats. Prime sans pies of Wheat, being scarce, alone command the attention of our millers, at the terms of last Monday; other sorts are without 'de mand, and the price nominal. Barley is very scarce, and sells freely at last quotations, except the stale foreign samples. Beans and Peas are unaltered. Sweet parcels of Oats meet ready sales at last Men day's prices but we cannot note any briskuess in this article ge. neraUy. There Is a little demand for fresh Flour, but all other Talkies hang heavily on hand. Wheat, Red, new, 48s. 571. -- old, 00s. 00s. White, new, 545. 645. ---- old 00s. OS.. Barley, 12s. 50s. Malting, 311. 535. Peas, Grey, 1825, 58s. 40s. Old, 00s. 00s. Maple, 1825, 41s. 418. ---- old, 00s. 00s. White, new, 405.44.. - old, 001. 008. Boilers, 1825, 431. 448. - old, 008. 00s. •RRIVALS Wheat, British, qtrs. 4,447 Peas, qrs. 170 Barley 417 Irish Oats 12,998 Malt 5,157 Foreign Oats 7,120 Oats 13,927 English Flour, sacks 9,061 Beans ' 1,151 Foreign Wheat 2,827 SMITHFIELD MARKET, Jinni 13. The heat of the weather has caused our market to be very heavy, although some of the finest Beasts still maintain Monday's Mutton Is from 2d. to 4d. per stone cheaper, the finest Downs, Kentish and Leicester Wethers, &c. being to 4s. id. per static; and coarser ss. 6d. to 4s. per stone. Veal is also lower, the best young Calves being 4s. 6d. to Ss. per stone, if white in the flesh ; and, larger Calves are 4s. to 4s. 6d. per stone. Lamb Is about 24. per stone cheaper, 55. to 61. per stone being the quotation. Penh is out of season, 45. to Ss. per stone being the quotation for the best Meat -Beasts, 1,811 ; Sheep, 17,920; Pigs, 120; Calves, 285. Beef per stone, 48. to Ss. Mutton, 3s. 6d. to 4s. 6d. Veal, 41. to Ss. Lamb, ss. to 6s. W. Pork, 4s. 'to 55.-Hay, per load, £3 10s. to E 4 151. Clover, £4 to XS 10 1 . S traw , s el 18s. to XS 2s. Rye, Bean s o , ld, 365. snlau, 40 s. new, 385. 425 - old, 00s. 00$. Tick, new, 333. 371. - old, 005. 00s. • Oats, Feed, new, 19s. 235. - old, 00s. Ws. Poland, new, 225. 265. old, 00$. 00$. Potatoe, new, 235. 285. old, 00s. 00s. Scotch, 295. 30s. Flour, per Sack, 465. SU. Seconds 401.455. 11151' WEILL , ..4. 1