The Sun. — London, England, 1859-04-11 00:00:00

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE. LAMBETH. On Saturday evening, a public meeting of the supporters of Mr. Doulton, the new liberal candi date for Lambeth, was held at the Horns Tavern, Kensington ; Mr. R. Taylor in the chair. Mr. DOULTON, on coming forward, was received with prolonged cheering. He said that no one could feel more strongly than he did the danger and impolicy of a change in the representation when it was made only for the sake of change, and there existed an identity of opinion between the representative and the represented, and it was only in consequence of the retirement of Mr. Williams that he had come forward to solicit the suffrages of the electors of Lambeth. If he were asked what were his claims to that honour, he would reply that if unity of opinion, if an entire sympathy with their views, if an identity of interest qualified a man to aspire to the position of a representative, he pos sessed those qualifications. It was his pride to be long to the middle class; it was his pride and boast to have sprung from the working class, and it was his greater pride and boast still that he owed to the borough of Lambeth all he possessed in the world. (Cheers.) In stating his political opinions, he would commence with the question of reform. The bill of the present Government was in fact no reform bill at all. It unsettled ever ything and settled nothing. By the bill of 1832 the middle classes were enfranchised, and it was necessary that any new reform bill should enfranchise the work• ing classes. (Hear.) The measure of the Govern ment, however, did not meet that necessity, and its greatest fault was that it left untouched the close boroughs. (Hear, hear.) The result of the late debate must discourage every honest reformer, for none of the aspirants topower were prepared to give an efficient reform of our representative sys tem. Whilst Lord Palmerston was willing to. give an extension of the franchise, he was also favour able to the continuance of the small boroughs. Lord Sohn Russell proposed to deal with not more than twenty-five of those boroughs, although a few years ago he proposed to get rid of seventy or eighty seats of that description. (Hear, hear.) A great variety of suffrages had been talked of, but his opinion was that every man who lived in a house, or part of a house, and was the registered occupier of such whole or part for a period of six, nine, or twelve months, ought to be entitled, whether the rates were paid by himself or his landlord, to the privilege of a vote. (Cheers.) Such a suffrage would bring within the pale of the constitution the honest and industrious citizen, while it would ex clude the person who had no fixed residence. By giving the working men a fair share in the institu tions of the country they would be placed on a firmer and more enduring basis, because they would rest upon the affections o the people. (Hear.) If the working men would apply themselves, as they had recently done, to their mental improvement, the suffrage might be made still wider ; and he would ask the middle classes, who had been placed in the enjoyment of the franchise by the aid of the work ing classes, to assist the working classes in their efforts to obtain the same position. (Cheers.) But beyond giving a man a right to vote, he ought also to be permitted to exercise that right with the most perfect freedom by means of the ballot. (Cheers.) If any man douoted the necessity of that protection let him become a candidate for a small borough. (Laughter, and cries of " Reigate.") He knew something of the constituency of that borough, one-fourth of whom voted according to their own conscientious convictions, one-fourth according to the convictions of their employers, one-fourth did not vote at all, and the remaining fourth for those who paid them best. (Laughter.) He called on one man 15 or 16 times in Reigate, to ask him for his vote. That man had received S 5 from each party, and at the poll he was claimed by each. (Laughter.) When there he made a clean breast of it, and taking half-a-crown out of his pocket, said, " Heads, I vote for A ; tails, B has my vote." (Laughter.) With respect to our foreign affaiO4, he knew them to be in a most critical state, and was prepared to support a policy of non-inter vention ; but looking to the fact that we had a neighbour who, if a faithful ally, was somewhat eccentric, and seeing that his views of morality were not such as commended themselves to Eng lishmen, it was desirable, whilst making every effort to preserve peace, to be prepared for the worst. (Hear, hear.) He assured the elec tors that he would ever promote the local interests of Lambeth, and concluded by saying that if at any time it should be thought that he had failed in the performance of his duty as a representative, he should be ready to resign the trust he now solicited into the hands of the electors. (Cheers.) _ _ An ELECTOR wished to know Mr. Doulton's opinion respecting the imposition of the income tax on the working men. Mr. DOLLTON was of opinion that the income tax ought not to be levied on any man whose in come was less than OCISO a year, because the work ing man paid more than his fair share towards the State in the shape of indirect taxation. In reply to other questions, the hon. candidate said that he should vote against the grant to May nooth, not because it was against the Roman Ca tholics, but because he was opposed to all grants for religious purposes. He fully endorsed the senti ments of Mr. Bright. (Cheers.) He was in favour of the equalisation of poor rates, but he would not support the proposition for opening the British Museum on Sundays, because he did not wish the Sabbath to be made a day of pleasure. — Mr. SYLVESTER, of Newington, then moved— " That this meeting having heard Mr. Doulton's statement of political principles, and considering his long and tried services in connection with all local and public questions, is of opinion that he is eminently qualified to represent the borough in Parliament, and pledges itself to use its utmost endeavours to secure his election." Mr. ELLINGTON, of Camberwell. seconded the resolution, which was supported by Mr. MORROGH, and carried unanimously. Mr. DOLT TON thanked the meeting for their enthusiastic reception of him, and the proceedings terminated. BUCKINGHAM. A meeting was held on Saturday afternoon in the Town-hall of Buckingham to receive from Mr. J. H. Hubbard, of Addington, an exposition of his political principles. Mr. Hubbard's invitation to the electors to meet him having been exten sively circulated, there was a very large attendance of both the enfranchised and unenfranchised inha bitants of the borough, and the other two candi dates who were up to this time in the field, viz., Sir Harry Verney (one of the present members) and Mr. G. W. Barrington, were also present. General Hall, the other member, has intimated his intention of retiring from the representation. COUNTIES. BRECKNOKSHIRE.—There seems to be some doubt whether Major Godfrey Morgan will again start for the representation of this county, in con sequence of the delicate state of his health, arising from the ardent pursuit of his military duties in the Crimea. In the event of his retirement, Major- General Wood, formerly M.P. for Middlesex, a son of Colonel 'Wood, of Littleton, who represented the county for 40 years, will, in all probability, be returned unopposed. CAMBRIDGESHIRE.—Mr. Adeane's address ap pears. We (Cambridge Independent) understand that there will be no contest for the county, and that the three retiring members will be re-elected without opposition. CARMARTHENSHIRE.—Mr. D. Pugh and Mr. D. Jones, the sitting members, offer themselves again. Both have issued addresses, and both allude to the Government Reform Bill. Mr. Pugh says :—" I voted for it because it extended the right of suffrage to the educated classes and the more meritorious of the working classes." And Mr. Jones says : :1 1aa the Opposition honestly desired a Reform Bill calculated to strengthen and uphold the inte rests of the United Kingdom, amendments might have been carried to effect the object they p rofessed to advocate." _ opposition to their re-election is anticipated. • CUMBERLAND ,-- rP AsT.)—Both of the present representatives, the Hon, W. Marshall, Charles Howard and Mr. wilicrEsinTrur forward. CUMBERLAND attempt will be made at thiB probable that no election to unseat Lowther. General Wyndham and )___ Ca N ta ivr, CHESHIRE (NORTH. .Ibraham Egerton and Mr. G. C. Legh offer themselves for re-election by the Conservatives, and have iss ue d dresses. their ad- ESSEX (NORTH).—The public havei iiitotliyet had the benefit of an address from the R Beresford, but he seems to be the acceptedg candidate,onW in conjunction with Mr. Du Cane, the other conser vative sitting member. Lieut.-Colonel B r i Se, wh o issued a conservative address last June, has not at Present followed it up. GLOUCESTERSHIRE (EAST).—Sir W. Codringto and Mr. R. S. Holford issued their addresses to the electors of East Gloucestershire on Saturday, solicit. ing re-election. GLOUCESTERSHIRE (WEST).—The Hon. Grantley Berkeley has just issued an address to the electors offering his services in the event of no other liberal being found to contest the seat with the present conservative member, Mr. Rolt, who has issued his a ddress. GLAMORGANSHIRE.—Mr. Hussey Vivian issued his address on Saturday. He gives in it his reason for voting for Lord John Russell's resolutions, of both of - which he approves. But he adds :—" I arprvve G f the so-cal pd `alley franchises' proposed by the Government, and I consider that the principle involved by the savings bank franchise should be made applicable to all investments of a like nature." NORFOLK (EAST). —An adjourned de ,berative meeting of the heads of the conservative party was held on Saturday, at Norwich. The roceedings were conducted in private, but it transpired in the course of the day that the party are r dy to agree to a compromise with the liberals, and that Mr. Edward Howes, one of the chairmen of the county quarter sessions, is to be their candidate. Mr. Howes will probably be returned without oppo sition with Lieut.-Col. Coke, the present liberal sitting member. The quiet of the division i s not likely, therefore, to be disturbed ; but it is understood that if the Whigs will not agree to the proposed com promise, Mr.H.N. Burrou ghes, who represented the constituency from 1837 to 1857, will come for ward with Mr. Howes. NORFOLK (WEST) _There seems to be an impres sion. that both Mr . Gurdon and Mr. Bentinek ll be re-elected. OXFORDSHIRE. —Although the present members, t h e Right Hon. J. W. Henley, G. G. Harcourt, i Esq., and Colo nel North, have not yet issued ad dresses, it is quite understood that they intend offering themselves again. A report was prevalent during the early part of last week that an attempt would be made by the Tories to turn out Mr. Har court, but this has received no confirmation. RADNORSHIRE.—Sir John Walsh has just issued an address. SOMERSETSHIRE (EAST).—The Liberal electors are, it seems, unprepared to contest the seat now held by Mr. Knatchbull, who has succeeded in giving general dissatisfaction to all classes of his constituents. SUFFOLK (WEST).—In West Suffolk Captain P. Bennet, one of the Conservative sitting members, Major Windsor Parker (Conservative), and Earl Jerm yn (Liberal Conservative), are still pressing their claims. Captain Bennet has made common cause with Major Parker, and a committee has been formed for the purpose of securing their joint return. Captain Bennet declares himself a conscientious supporter of Lord Derby. A deputation has waited upon Mr. F. M. W ilson, of Langham-hall, request ing him to allow himself to be put in nomination in the Liberal interest, but the result has not been announced. Mr. Wilson came forward as a Liberal candidate in 1857, but did not go to the poll. SUFFOLK (EAST).—It is not expected that the return of Sir F. Kelly and Lord Henniker will be opposed. There have been rumours for some time past of a Liberal opposition from Colonel Shafto Adair, but an address has not yet appeared from the gallant officer. YORKSHIRE (EAST RIDING).—Lord Hotham and the Hon. Arthur Duncombe, the present Conserva tive members, are likely to be re-elected. YORKSHIRE (NORTH RIDING).—The Hon. 0. Duncombe (Conservative), and Mr. E. S. Cayley (Whig) are candidates. YORKSHIRE (WEST RIDING.)—The Liberals have determined to bring forward Sir J. W. Ramsden, one of the present members for the Riding, and Mr F. Crossley, one of the present members for Halifax. Both those gentlemen have consented, and have issued addresses in conformity with the views of Lord John Russell. The Leeds Mereary of to-day announces Mr. Denison's retirement. BOROUGHS. AYLESBURY.—The want of unanimity amongst the Palmerston coterie has recently been exempli fied at Aylesbury, where, to his surprise and indig nation, Sir R. Bethell has found himself superseded as the Liberal candidate by young Mr. Wentworth, who recently married a daughter of Lord Clanri carde. Thus Lord Palmerston's Attorney-Gene ral, a man of the highest professional standing, and one of the best legal Reformers in Parliament, has been pushed aside by a boyish connexion of Lord Palmerston's Lord Privy Seal. BATH.—Sir Henry Hoare, Bart., has been invited by the Liberal electors to contest the seat left vacant by the retirement of Sir Arthur Elton. BERWICK (BURGH).—Mr. Marjoribanks and Mr. Stapleton offer themselves for re-election, and are at present threatened with opposition, in the Con servative interest, by Captain Gordon and Mr. Ralph A. Earle, private secretary to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. BEVERLEY.—The candidates are Major Edwards and Mr. Walker, Conservative, and Mr. Walters, Radical. BODMIN.-Mr. Wyld has arrived, and commenced an active canvass, and his return is considered cer tain. It is understood that Mr. J. Palmer Budd, of Ystalyfera, son of a former editor of the West Briton newspaper, will also offer himself on the Liberal interest. Mr. Vyvyan, a resident in the neighbourhood, has offered himself on the Tory interest. BOLTON.—Mr. Crooke has given offence by vot ing for the Government Bill, and it is expected that Mr. T. Barnes, a former Liberal representa tive, will be brought out. Captain Gray, a Con servative, will also stand again. BRADFORD.—The result of the adjourned meet ing of the Bradford Liberal Registration Society, on Friday evening, was to declare all but unani mously in favour of the nomination of Mr. Titus Salt, of Methley-park, the great manufacturer. The names of five other gentlemen were pro posed, but they were withdrawn on the ground that Mr. Salt is likely to secure the largest number of votes. A resolution was passed at the close of the meeting, in which the warm and hearty thanks of the Registration Society were presented to General Thompson, M.P., for his services as one of the representatives of this borough, as well as for the strenuous support he has rendered during his long and valuable life to the cause of Reform. BRIDPORT.—Messrs. Mitchell and Hodgson will offer themselves for re-election. BRISTOL.—The sitting members, the Hon. F. H. Berkeley and W. H. G. Langton, Esq., will pro bably be re-elected. There is some talk of a Con servative opposition, and the names of P. W. S. Miles, who formerly represented the city, Mr. R. P. King, a local merchant, and Mr. S. G. Shaw, have been mentioned. BURY ST. EDMUNDS.--A new candidate has ap peared for this borough, in the person of Sir R. Jacob Buxton, Bart., of Shadwell-court, a gentle man who has been long regarded as ambitious of a political career. Sir R. Buxton professes pro gressive Conservative principles. Lord Alfred Hervey, the Liberal Conservative sitting member, will, it is expected, offer himself for re-election Mr. J. A. Hardcastle is already in the field. BURY.—The Right Hon. F. Peel arrived at Bury on Thursday evening, and addressed his supporters in front of the Derby Hotel. CARLISLE.—Mr. Lawson has been unanimously chosen as the second Liberal candidate. CARMARTHEN AND LLANELLY.—Mr. Morris offers himself again, and is not likely to be opposed. In his address he promises an adherence to the prin- ciples which first introduced him to the notice of the electors. CARNARVONSHIRE *BOROUGHS.—Mr. Wynne, of Cefn Amlwich, is brought forward on extreme Tory principles, to oppose the return of Mr. Bul keley Hughes, the present (Liberal Conservative) member. CHICHESTER.—Lord Henry Gordon Lennox has issued an address, in the course of which he says— My vote was given for the second reading of the measure introduced by the Government for the amendment of the representation of the people, because I was unwilling to interpose any obstacle to the prompt settlement of that question during the present Parliament." COCKERMOUTH.—Mr. Steel and Lord Naas will again offer themselves. — CRICKLADE.—Late on Saturday Lord Ashley ap peared in the field as a candidate in the Liberal interest. The contest will be between Lord Ashley and Mr. Goddard, the other sitting member, Mr. Neeld (the new baronet), being considered safe. DEVONPORT. — There is a rumour that Sir H. Leeke, a Lord of the Admiralty, will contest this borough. DUDLEY.—The present member for Dudley, H. B. Sheridan, Esq., addressed an overflowing audi ence in the Lancasterian School Room, Stafford street, on Friday night. Mr. Sheridan, who was received with continued cheering, said he had voted for Lord John Russell's motion, not for the purpose of supporting the tricks of party, but to support the position of the Conservative party, and he should still support that party, hoping, as he did, that through their means they should obtain a Reform Bill far superior to what they would have got from the so-called Liberals or the Whigs. The reason then why he voted for Lord John Rus sel's motion was not in order to place him in power but because they must have an extension of the borough franchise. (Cheers.) He had rather that Lord John Russell had laid his bill upon the table, instead of bringing forward resolutions which were a trick ; and had he spoken on the question, he should have asked why his lordship did not do so ? (Cheers.) There were some Conservative men in Dudley who told him (Mr. Sheridan) that there was a time when he was not in favour of the ballot. He knew that when he first came ' among them h e came with all the feelings of an E ng li shman (e h s)—and thought secret voting t o be a degradation of national character to • could which h e never submit. But when he had canvassed a Po t s to nl r a h ti . on of 40,000 people, he saw a he came to was that the opinion, great deal to and the conclusion tained right to vote for ask the Government orf people—having an aseer- Ivllonathcypleased--did not vote or extend it in an the country to double their them to proceed to the p y oi iTay, but only to allow booth, and record proper. (Cheers.) that vote in any way they thon,ngght He (11r. Sheridan) came to the conclusion that the ---------- Ballot was necessary, from what he saw in Dudley, where there was a great landowner, a man of vast territorial property, great influence, enormous wealth, and a large employer of labour, who used the vast resources thus placed at his disposal, and his great means to coerce, dominate and trample upon—if necessary—the rights of those beneath him. (Cheers, and cries of " Shame.") The following resolution, moved by Mr. T. Ken drick, and seconded by Mr. G. Wood, was after. wards carried without a single dissentient :—" That this meeting desires to record its thanks to the tried friend and representative of the borough, H. B. Sheridan, Esq., for the ability and independence with which ha has discharged his Parliamentary duties, and pledges itself to use every exertion to secure his return at the ensuing general election." GREENWICH.—Mr. Alderman Salomons has con vened a meeting at the Greenwich Lecture Hall, to address the 'electors, and Mr. Angerstein has issued an address. The committees of both gentlemen have been organised, but at present no other candi date is in the field. The supporters of Mr. M. Chambers confidently . assert that the address of that gentleman will shortly appear, and a public meeting has been convened for the purpose of pre senting Mr. Chambers:with a testimonial, when it is stated that he will announce his intentions. A requisition to Mr. Whalley, late M.P. for Peter borough, is still in course of signdture. GLOUCESTER.—Mr. W. P. Price, the sitting member (who has coalesced with Mr. Monk, the Liberal candidate), issued his address on Saturday. He " believes no man in the country is so well qualified as Lord John Russell to deal with the question of reform," and he promises to support him in any Reform Bill. HEREFORD (ClTY).—There will be no opposition to the return of the two Liberal members, Colonel Clifford and Mr. G. Clive. LEEDS.—Mr. Edward Baines and Mr. W. E. Forster, of Wharfside, will probably contest the borough in the Liberal interest. LISKEARD.—Mr. R. Grey has issued his address to the electors, in which, after explaining the re luctance with which he opposed the Reform Bill of the Government, he informs them that he " shall always oppose any measure, from whatever quarter it may emanate, which will attempt to destroy constituencies similarly circumstanced to Liskeard." In this we may believe him sincere, seeing that he has some interest in Liskeard remaining out of Schedule A. The Radicals are busy, and we may expect in a day or two to see something. We do not understand that the Tories are likely to bring forward a candidate. The political parties here are much in the same state as the House of Commons —no party being sufficiently strong to have the election all their own way. MANCHESTER.—The sitting members, Mr. J. A. Turner and Mr. Thomas Bazley, have issued their addresses, offering themselves for re-election. Mr. Cobden and Mr. Robertson Gladstone have been mentioned, but it is thought there will be no contest. MERTHYR-TYDVIL.—No opposition is likely to be offered to the re-election of Mr. H. A. Bruce. MIDHURST.—W. T. Mitford, Esq., of Pitshill, near Petworth, a Liberal Conservative, is a candi date. NEW SHOREHAM.—Lord Alexander Lennox has intimated his intention of retiring from the repre sentation of Bramber and borough of New Shore ham; and Mr. Stephen Cave, of Wilton-place, London, a Conservative and a commercial man, has issued an address to the electors. It is rumoured that another candidate will be brought forward in the Liberal interest. NORTHALLERTON.-Mr. Chas. H. Mills (of the banking firm of Messrs. Glyn,-Mills, and Co.) is the candidate on the Conservative interest. Mr. W. B. Wrightson (Liberal) offers himself for re election. NORWlCH.—Notwithstanding the determination publicly announced to put two Conservative candi dates in nomination here, none had appeared up to Saturday ; and it is now expected that the Liberal candidates, Lord Bury and Mr. Schneider, will not be opposed. There is scarcely any excitement on either side. NOTTINGHAM.—A meeting of the Liberal party was held on Friday night. The names of several gentlemen were proposed, but the meeting decided by a large majority in favour of Mr. Mellor, Q.C., who was present, and spoke at some length. OLDHAM.—On Thursday, at a meeting of the supporters of Mr. W. J. Fox, M.P., it was deter mined to support no candidate who will not vote for universal suffrage, the ballot, annual Parliaments, and a re-distribution of seats. OXFORD.—The Liberal party in this city, after mature consideration, have determined to support the two sitting members, J. H. Langston, Esq., and the Right Hon. Edward Cardwell. The Tories, expecting the ultra-Liberals would not be satisfied with Mr. Cardwell, but would bring another can didate into the field, of the same opinions as Mr. Langston, had already looked out one of their party to take advantage of the split. The experience de rived from the last general election, and from the recent Banbury contest, has, however, taught the Liberals wisdom, and in the present state of things no Derbyite candidate would stand the least chance. PLYMOUTH.—At a meetin g of the Liberal party on Friday a vote of confidence in the sitting members, Mr. Collier and Mr. White, was carried unanimously. POOLE.—Mr. T. W. Haly is a candidate for Poole. ROCHDALE.—Meetings have been held of the supporters of both Sir A. Ramsay and Mr. Cobden. For the election of the latter great exertions are being made, and Mr. Bright will probably speak on his behalf. It is probable the contest will be a sharp one. SALFORD.—Mr. Massey had made no sign up to Saturday, whilst his opponents are soliciting Mr. Henry Ashworth, of Turton, near Bolton, a thorough Reformer, to offer himself. A requisition to Mr. Ashworth had received the signatures of more than 500 electors on Saturday. and there is little doubt but Mr. Ashworth will stand. SALISBURY.-Mr. John Chapman, a gentleman connected with the Salisbury and Yeovil Railway, has been brought forward by the Conservative party. In his address he says :—" The political principles which I have always entertained are those of Conservative liberality, which would on the one hand lead me to oppose all rash and dan gerous innovations, and on the other cordially to promote progressive but salutary and rational reforms." STIA.FTESBURY.—Mr. G. G. Glyn has issued an address. We understand there will be no opposi tion. SOUTHWARK.—The supporters of Sir C. Napier and Mr. John Locke held meetings on Saturday evening. The gallant admiral defended the vote he had given in support of Lord John Russell's resolution, and remarked that he had previously told them that they would not get reform this year, and he had now no hesitation in saying that there would be war next year and then they would not under any circumstances get reform. The state of Europe at the present time was very critical, and he therefore considered that Lord Derby had been very injudicious in advising her Majesty to dissolve Parliament. Mr. Locke also advocated a wide measure of reform, and. would give the suffrage to every man who had a home. He would go on the principles of the bill of 1832, and give a vote to every man who had a house or was a lodger, or who had some stake in the country, but if they agitated for any new-fangled absurd scheme for manhood suffrage defeat only could be their portion. STOCKPORT.—There are now three candidates in the field ; Mr. - William Gibb, of Manchester, who was unsuccessful at the last election, on the Con servative interest ; and the present Radical mem bers, Messrs. J. Kershaw and J. B. Smith. __ _ STROIII).—The friends and supporters of Mr. Scrope and Mr. Horsman, the two members, have had a meeting and passed a resolution to make a joint canvass in their behalf, although the two members themselves went into different lobbies on the division on the Reform Bill. Mr. Dorrington, of Lypratt-park, near Stroud, is talked of as the Conservative candidate. _ . SWANSEA BOROUGHS.—Mr. Dillwyn on Satur day issued his address to the electors of Sw ansea, Neath, Loughor, Aberavon, and Kenfig, asking for re-election. He says :—" I voted against the Go vernment upon the recent division because I consi dered that their so-called ' Reform Bill' was a delusion and a sham." He declares vote by ballot to be a necessary ingredient of any Reform Bill, and is for an enlargement of the franchise and a re -arrangement of electoral districts. TRURO.—Mr. Brydges Williams, one of the pre sent Liberal members, will not offer himself for re-election. The Liberal candidates will be Mr. Armstrong Smith and Captain J. C. Vivian, the present member for Bodmin, and who has of late years greatly distinguished himself by his efforts for the promotion of reform in the administration of the army. On the Tory side Mr. Montague Smith, already twice rejiected by the constituency, has been so ill-advised. as once more to court defeat. TYNEMOUTIL-Mr. H ugh Taylor, of Bickworth House, Northumberland, has come forward in opposition to Mr. Lindsay. WALLINGFORD.-Mr. C. B. Locock has issued an address. He says 'lf you elect me you will declare that you consider the Government Bill unequal to the demand:; of the country, from its containing no provisions for the reduction of the household franchise, or for the extinction of nomi nation boroughs. You will also profess yourselves averse to the transference of the votes of borough freeholders from the county to the borough. You are aware that I am in favour of the abolition of church rates." WIETEHAI - EN.—No onrosition is yet announced to Mr. Lyall. YORK.-Mr. Westhead (: Liberal) and Col. Smyth (Conservative) are expecteL to be re-elected. THE SUN, LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 1559. SCOTCH ELECTIONS AYIISHIRE.—Lord James Stuart offers himself for re-election as representative of this county. From all we can learn there is not likely to be any oppo sition. It has been currently reported that Sir James Fergusson, the unsuccessful candidate at the last election, does not intend to come forward ; and this is corroborated by negotiations with Mr. David Mure, advocate (Solicitor-General), to take Sir James's place in a contest with Lord James. Mr. Craufurd offers himself again for the represen tation of the burghs.—Ayr Advertiser. ABERDEENSIIIRE.—There is every prospect that Lord Haddo will be unopposed. CLACKMANN AN AND KINROSS COUNTIES.—A meeting of the Liberal committee, presided over by Captain Christie, of Hillend, was held on Thursday afternoon, when it was resolved, without a dissent ing voice, to request Lord Melgund again to come forward as a candidate for the representation of the united counties. KIRKALDY BURGHS. Col. Ferguson, who has represented these burghs so long, stands again. KINCARDINESHIRE.—The Hon. General Arbuth nott again offers himself to the electors of Kincar dineshire, and it is supposed that he will be unop posed. ROXBURGH r iCOUNTY).—Sir Wm. S co tt h as i ss ued his address. e offers himself on liberal principles. Ross AND CROMARTY : —Sir James Matheson has issued an address soliciting re-election for the com bined counties of Ross and Cromarty. STIRLING BURGHS.—A liberal candidate has at length come foward for these burghs—Mr. Roger S. Aytoun. of Inchdairnie. At a meeting of Mr. Oliphant's committee, held in Dunfermline on Fri day night, the following resolution was unanimously . adopted :—" That this meeting expresses its grati fication at the announcement of Mr. Aytoun's candidature; and it will be glad to have an oppor tunity of hearing his political sentiments ; and that it will give him its support if these are found con sonant with the views of Mr. Oliphant's friends." STEWARTRY OF KIRKCUDBRIGHT.—Mr. Mackie has issued an address to the electors, announcing his intention of again standing for the county. WICK BURGHS.—Mr. Laing is a candidate, and Lord John Hay is not to stand again. IRELAND. DUBLIN, Saturday Morning. The electioneering campaign has fairly com menced on this side of the Channel. Both parties are in harness, and, as the Derbyites have been warned by an influential Conservative journal that in resorting to a dissolution Ministers have played their last card as a party, it is certain that no effort: will be spared to preserve them from the impending catastrophe. In Dublin city Messrs. Vance and Grogan will be opposed, but the names of the can didates who mean to take the field are kept secret for the present, and if there be no dissension or any other Marplotism there is just now a chance of the Liberals winning one of the seats. This, however, can only be achieved by union and forbearance. The metropolitan county has so far made no sign. Time was when Toryism stood about as good a chance there as it would in the city of Westminster. The Freeman's Journal announces that Colonel Luke White is about to address the electors of Clare, where his father, the member for Longford, is a large landed proprietor. Lord Francis Conyngham, it is added, retires, this making the fifth resignation since the sentence of dissolution has gone forth. Sir William Hort is the Liberal candidate for Kildare, vice Hency, one of the re signed. Mr. Hassard, the Derbyite member for Waterford city, will undoubtedly meet opposition. Sir Winston Barron is on his way from home de termined to poll to the last man. The borough of Carlow, too, will be contested by Mr. R. H. Gridley, an Englishman and a Liberal, who intends to try conclusions with Mr. Alexander, the present Con servative representative. Sir T. O'Brien has suffered for some time past from impaired health, and it is thought likely that he also will seek the quiet of private life. Under any circumstances the borough of Cashel, with its 147 voters, will be contested. Mr. Sergeant Shee's address to the electors of Kilkenny county is published in the local papers, and it will create no surprise if one of the most respectable and worst-used men of the Roman Catholic party finds his way back to the House of Commons. Mr. George Bowyer again solicits the suffrages of the Dundalk constituency. In his appeal he explains that his vote on " Lord John Russell's amendment was given with a view to defeat a manoeuvre, and to save the country being again governed by the author of the Durham Letter and Ecclesiastical Titles Bill." This will hardly do. The Liberal local paper holds out no hope of absolution. Mr. Bowyer might as well take his farewell gracefully and at once of his quondam supporters. The cata logue of resignations has been further swelled by the retirement from the representation of Derry county of Mr. J. Clerk, a moderate Conservative. 11l health is the cause assigned. Mr. J. W. M. Bond, who sat for Armagh in the Parliament elected in 1852, announces his intention to come forward in opposition to Mr. Miller. Mr. Bond has the support of the Lord Primate, and is a moderate Conservative. The address of the Solicitor-General of England. to the electors of Belfast is published in the local papers of this day. (It appeared in the Times of Saturday). Mr. Thomas O'Hagan, the eminent Queen's counsel, has been offered the representation, without any expense, of several boroughs, but the learned gentleman has declined them all, inasmuch as if he entered. Parliament just now he would be constrained to surrender the chairmanship of the county of Dublin, and thus place a highly lucrative berth at the disposal of the present Government. This Mr. O'Hagan has no intention of doing, and will, therefore, bide his time for seeking a seat in the House of ommons. THE NAVY. The Perseverance screw steam troopship, at Ports mouth, embarked at that port on Saturday for the Cape of Good Hope, as under—Col. Burmester, 59th Regiment, and lady, 1 child, and 1 female servant ; Col. Lodden and lady, 3 children, and 1 female servant ; Capt. Hall and lady, 4 children, and 1 female servant. Royal Artillery, Capt. Heberden, 3 corporals, 65 privates, 4 women, and 8 children. Royal Engineers, 1 woman and 3 children. Ist battalion 2d Foot, Captain Thompson, Lieuten ants Grattan and Gossett, Ensigns Jackson and Griffith, 2 sergeants, 4 drummers, 3 corporals, 97 privates, 3 women, and 4 children. 59th Foot, 7 women, 8 children ; 85th Foot, 1 man ; Cape Rifles, 2 men ; St. Helena Regiment, 8 men ; staff. 1 sur geon, 1 sergeant, 1 woman. The Perseverance steamed out of Portsmouth harbour at 2 p.m. yes• terday, and brought up at the Motherbank. blow ing strong from south-west. She will call at Pem broke and Queenstown to embark the remainder of her troops as enumerated in The Sun of the 4th inst. It is stated at Portsmouth on good authority that Vice-Admiral Sir T. Herbert, K.C.8., Rear-Admiral Sir H. Leeke, K.H., K.C.8.. and Captain Sir W. Hoste, Bart., will succeed to the vacant seats at the Board of Admiralty, and that the latter gallant officer will contest the representation of Dover with Mr. Bernal Osborne. The Princess Charlotte, screw steam transport, arrived at Spithead yesterday morning from China. Her dates are Hong Kong, Nov. 28 ; Singapore, Dec. 11; Cape of Good Hope, Feb. 12 ; Ascension, arrived March 7 and sailed Bth ; St. Vincent's, arrived March 22 and sailed the 23d; Madeira, March 30 and sailed April 1. Her list of passen gers comprises Lieut. H. Hawkes, R.N., in naval charge ; Surgeon H. H. Smith and Assistant-Sur geon Caldwell, in medical charge of invalids ; Sur geon J. T. Pritchard, from her Majesty's screw steam gunboat Surprise, wounded in the leg during the recent operations in China ; Mr. R. Drew, second-master. R.N..; Lieut. M. W. Howell, R.N. ; Lieut. P. W. Stephens, R.N. ; Assistant-Engineer J. Barron ; Mr. J. H. Ryan, master, R.N. ; Mr. E. M. Shacklock, master, R.N. ; Mr. M'Leod, Madras Artillery; Lieut. R. A. T. Studdart, R.M.A. ; Lieut. R. J. Spoffard, 59th Foot ; Mr. Maude, Indian army ; Mr. Barting, carpenter, R.N. ; Mr. Tonkin, boatswain, R.N. ; Mr. and Mrs. Moy nagh ; Mr. and Mrs. Valli and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Musket and two children, Mr. and Mrs. King and two children, Mrs. Winches ter and two children, Mrs. Menzies and one child, Mrs. Chalmers and three children and one servant, Messrs. G. Stone, Peacock, Watson, Chris tiansen, Stanez, Margaud, and Parson ; 211 mili tary and naval invalids, six women and four chil dren. The Princess Charlotte has had a tedious passage home, having been at sea (exclusive of her stoppage at the various ports) 133 days. She made her passage from China to Ascension chiefly under canvas, whence she has been nearly the whole way under steam, but from the length of time she has been from England her bottom has become very foul, which has necessarily considerably length• ened her passage homewards. She sailed from Queenstown for Blmbay on her outward voyage on the 14th November, 1858, with detachments of her Majesty's 18th, 33d, and 95th Regiments. She has received no orders at present, but is expected to come into harbour from Spithead this day, to land her invalids, passengers, &c. The following deaths steam Marines; h ave occurred on the p assage h ome : —D r . L ee , Indian army ; Mr. Wayth, late master of the screw s t e am gunvessel Surprise ; M r . G rey , l a t e c hi e f fantdhebosycsre;w 4 gunboat2omilitary S l an (prin cipally .2 n _; cipally of the 95 th Foot and Royal Artillery) ; and 1 distressed British subject. engineerl 1 seamen of The screw steam gunvessel Assurance, 4, Com mander C. Aynsley, steamed into Portsmouth har bour from Spithead on Saturday. The screw steam frigate Liffey, 51, Capt. G. W. Preedy, from Ireland, arrived at Plymouth on Satur day, and landed 17 invalids at the Royal William Victualling-yard. She is reported to be leaky. The following appointments were made on Satur day at the Admiralty : W. H. Thompson, assistant paymaster, in charge, to the Jackal ; Wm. Noble, assistant-paymaster, to the Hannibal ; Francis A. Simpson, second master, to the Jackal ; and Wm. Lochart, acting assistant surgeon, to the Imaum. THE ARMY. The following circular relating to religious in struction in army schools has been issued by Sir Benjamin Hawes, the Under-Secretary of State for War : " War-office, April 2. " In order to prevent as much as possible inter ference with the ordinary school duties in garrisons and camps, and to secure uniformity of practice at home and abroad, the Secretary of State for War desires that the following rules for the management of schools for religious instruction shall be obsery ed : " 1. Children attending the day schools of regi ments and garrisons, as well as the boys of the band and drummer boys, may attend the chaplains for religious instruction at such hours and at such places as may be appointed by the authorities on the spot. ~ i. Religious instruction shall be communicated on two days in every week for one hour each day, to be taken out of the ordinary hours of school attendance. It will also be given on Sunday, either before or after the morning service, as shall be found most convenient. " 3. The children and others of the several per suasions shall attend their respective chaplains for religious instruction. " -- 4. The hour from 11 to 12 is recommended as best suited to this purpose, and Tuesday and Thurs day seem to be approp r i a t e d a y s , prov id e d ot h er duties are not thereby interfered with.* " 5. The young persons under religious instruc tion by the chaplain of the Churchof England, and by the Presbyterian chaplain, may assemble in the same room, in separate compartments. The Roman Catholics will assemble separately, the commanding officer assigning the place for each class, as local convenience and their relative numbers may dictate. " 6. The children attending these classes should be in their places a minute or two before 11 o'clock each day, so as to afford time for calling the roll, and devoting an entire hour to the purposes of in struction, and the classes should open with prayer." The long-anticipated general order relative to the distribution and reorganisation of the corps of Royal Artillery was on Saturday received at Woolwich from the office of the Adjt.-General. The Comman der-in-Chief has issued instructions for the desig nations of battalion s, troops, and companies to be abolished, and the appropriation of brigade and battery in their stead. The following is the detail of the various stattons to which the brigades have been appointed—namely, Horse Brigade, head quarters Wsolwiel ; Ist Brigade Siege Artillery, head-quarters Woolwich ; 2d Brigade Siege Artil lery, head-quarters Dover ; 3d Brigade Siege Artil lery, head-quarters Plymouth ; 4th Brigade Field Artillery, head-quarters •olwich ; sth Brigade Siege Artillery, head-quarters Gibraltar ; 6th Bri gade Siege Artillery, head-quarters Malta ; 7th Brigade Siege Ardtillery, head-quarters Quebec ; Bth Brigade Field Artillery, head-quarters Portsmouth ; 9th Brigade Field Artillery, head-quarters Ballin collig; 10th Brigade Siege Artillery, head-quarters Guernsey; 11th Brigade Field Artillery, head quarters Bengal ; 12th Brigade Siege Artillery, head-quarters the Mauritius ; 13th Brigade Field Artillery, head-quarters Bombay; and 14th Brigade Field Artillery, head-quarters Bengal. The force in the Curragh Camp is as follows :- 3d Light Dragoons (detachment), Royal Artillery (detachment), 25 companies Royal Engineers, sth Battalion Military Train, 2d Battalion Fusileer Guards (detachment), 2d Battalion 10th Foot, 2d Battalion 14th Foot (detachment), 2d Battalion 15th Foot, 2d Battalion 18th Foot, 55th Foot (detachment), 76th Foot, King's Own Light In fantry (Tower Ha:mlets), 2d Royal Lanark (detach ment), commanded by Major-Gen. Shirley, C.B. 1* Friday is usually a field-day, when drummers and band boys cannot attend ; but should either Tuesday or Thursday be so used, then Wednesday or Friday may be substituted for Tuesday and Thursday, at the will of the officer com manding. F.RIGHTFUL COLLIERY ACCIDENT. LOSS OF TWENTY-FIVE LIVES. (From the Cambrian.) The painful and melancholy duty devolves on us this week again to record another of those frightful and heartrending colliery accidents which have been of late years of frequent occurrence in the mining districts of South Wales, particularly in Glamorganshire. The scene of the present catas trophe, which has resulted in the death, by drown ing, of no less than 25 men and boys and several valuable horses, was the Main Colliery, situate near Bryncoch, a short distance from Duffryn House, and about two miles from the town of Neath. The colliery is the property of Messrs. Fox, Red 'wood, and Co., under whose enterprising auspices it was re-opened about two years and a half ago, and has since then been carried on by them with much vigour and, until this untoward inundation, with every promise of ultimate success. The accident took place on Wednesday last. In the morning, the men and boys, to the number of 80, descended the pit as usual, in the vigour of youth and manhood; with light hearts and that buoyancy of spirits peculiar to the Welsh colliers, little dreaming of the proximity of that destructive element which was so soon to engulph them. Hav ing descended, the colliers repaired to their various occupations—some to the headings, some to the waggons, whilst others took their turns as explorers of drifts. The object of the explorers of drifts was to obtain an additional pit as an upcast shaft. This, understand, was done at the suggestion of the Gevernment inspector, who objected to the men having only one way of ingress and egress to the colliery, as they were exposed to the smoke and heat passing through the winding shaft. Things went on smoothly until about eleven o'clock. At this time, there were what is called two turns of borers, three men in each turn. Whilst the borers were en gaged in driving in a southerly direction, they unfor tunately struck into the workings of an old colliery, called the Fire Engine Pit. Although the proxi mity of these old workings was well known, still there was not the slightest apprehension felt of any danger arising therefrom, inasmuch as they had been, it was supposed, thoroughly drained previous to the re-opening of the Main Colliery. Indeed, so confident were the men, we are told, that they frequently ridiculed the idea of the old workings being a source of danger to them after the precau tions which had been taken whilst they were being drained, at the time already referred to. The old workings, however, proved treacherous. In the heading worked by Thomas Barker and Philip Thomas the side bore hole came in contact with them, and the water began to flow apace. The men lost no time in attempting to plug the hole, but their efforts soon proved fruitless. The water gained on them with with a rapidity that completely hurled them back by its volume and pressure. See ing the danger that now threatened them, the alarm was given, and there was a general rush to the mouth of the shaft, the only way of escape. The usual danger signals having been exchanged with those at the mouth of the pit, the engine was brought into requisition, and not a moment lost in bringing up the men. Expeditious as they were, however, the flow of water was too impetuous for them, for in a very short time it was found that there was a perfect torrent pouring into the work ings and rapidly extending itself even to the mouth of the shaft. Knowing that the water was thus rapidly overwhelming everything at the only place of escape, the anxiety of those above may be better imagined than described. Tram after tram was sent down with the greatest possible speed, and in a short time 55 men and boys, and two horses, were rescued. The number left in the pit is supposed to be about 25, all of whom, it is feared, must have perished. As soon as the news of the disaster extended, the friends and relatives of the colliers repaired to the spot. The scene that ensued was of the most heart rending description. Parents, brothers, sisters, and friends, assembled in groups, mingled their lamentations, rent the air with their cries, and shed "the unavailing tear." In the midst of all this, everything was done that art and practical experience could suggest, by Mr. Graham, the superintendent of the cutting, and those under him, to drain the water. As soon as it was found that no more men could be saved, two powerful engines were set to pump, and the trams were converted into water-tubs. These were sent up and down by the engines with marvellous speed, and brought up as many as 432 gallons per minute. Considering that the cutting is 95 fathoms in depth, this was deemed very good work. In addition to this, another powerful engine was set in motion, which pumped out 900 gallons per minute. By incessant working, it was found that in 12 hours the water was lessened about five feet. Yesterday, however, we regret to find that the quantity underwent but little diminution. As a proof of the rapid manner in which the pit got overflowed, we may mention that, in two hours after the discovery of the acci dent, the water flooded the shaft to the height of 63 feet. By four o'clock it had reached 80 feet. Some of the men and boys saved had a;ery narrow escape. One boy saved himself by clin g i ng to a horses' tail. One horse having reached the shaft in time, instinctively jumped in as one of the tubs reached the bottom. Another horse did the same and by c li ng i ng to his tail the lad saved his life. A man named William Taylor succeeded in saving three boys whilst they were plunging about in the bottom of the shaft. Another man was clutched whilst he was about to sink from sheer exhaustion. Poor Dor man, the foreman, who was in the pit when the water broke in, fell a victim whilst laudably en deavouring to warn and save others. He had, it appears, ample time to escape, but in his anxiety to aid his men, he himself found a watery pillow. li e was a most valuable servant, and his loss is much felt. He has left behind him a wife and seven children. The Government Inspector of Colleries arrived at the pit yesterday morning, and made a minute inspection. We understand that he fully approved of the temporary expedients resorted to to drain off the water. Until this is done, nothing more can be effected towards extricating the bodies that are now submerged in the pit. In reference to the particu lar spot where the borers were engaged, we were informed that every precaution was used as far as human foresight could suggest. As soon as the water is pumped out a searching investigation, no doubt, will take place. Until then, it only remains for us to add that the accident has, as might be expected, caused a profound sensation, has evoked a feeling of deep sympathy for those poor families who have lost their all thereby, and has shed a gloom over the whole district which will not soon be dispelled. POLICE INTELLIGENCE.-April 9. CLERKENWELL.—Emma Jane Doherty, a well-grown girl, aged 15, residing at 58, Church street, Birmingham, described as a milliner; and Thomas Mason, aged 28, a violinist, of Albion street, King's-cross, were placed at the bar before Mr. Burcham, charged with stealing a shawl and a bonnet, the property of Mr. John Doherty. The prosecutor, who is the father of the female prisoner, said he was a milliner, carrying on busi ness in Birmingham, but that he wished to with draw the present charge, and prefer a chtrgo of abduction against the man. The man had formerly resided in Birmingham, and the female had worked for his wife. He (witness) learning that an inti macy had sprung up between the prisoners, he took his daughter away, and she had gone on well until last week. The male prisoner, who had a wife and two children, left Birmingham three weeks ago, and came up to London. On Monday last the female prisoner left her home, and although she had been advertised, nothing was heard of her until Friday, when she wrote to a friend and stated that she was living at a house of Mason's, and was going by the assumed name of Smith. He had ascertained that Mason had written to his (wit ness's) daughter several letters containing very loving expressions, and that on Saturday last he had sent her a letter containing a post-office order, to enable her to pay her expenses up to town. Witness at once came to London, and having pro cured the services of a policeman, went to the house of the male prisoner, and asked for the female. Both Mason and his wife denied any knowledge of his daughter • but, upon searching the room, the bonnet and shawl belonging to his (prosecutor's) wife were found. They still denied any knowledge of his daughter, but upon making a further search his (witness's) daughter was found at the bottom of the house concealed in a box. Under the circumstances he gave both prisoners into custody. The female prisoner, who treat the matter very lightly, and who contin ually smiled at the man, said she did not want to go home with her father; all she wanted was a situation. Mr. Burcham said it was a sad case, but he was of opinion that the evidence would not make it a case of abduction. The man, who was married, was a bad fellow, and would lure the girl to her ruin. He discharged both prisoners, and directed the girl to go home with her father. The girl did not express any willingness to go home, and the fellow slunk away amidst hisses. WORSHIP-STREET.—A thick-set, determined looking man, who gave the name of Henry Jones, but refused his address, was charged before Mr. Hammill with being concerned in burglariously entering the premises of Mr. William Pollock, 16, North-place, Kingsland-road, and stealing there from between £l5O and £2OO worth of cloth. The prosecutor stated—l am a master tailor last,rand shortly after 12 o'clock on Thursday night securely fastened 'every part of my house in North place. About 5 o'clock I was alarmed by the police on the stairs, and descending with them, found the back kitchen window-shutter broken in several places. A pane of glass had been taken from the window, and by that means access was obtained to two bolts that secured the shutters. The bolt of the kitchen door was also broken, and the thieves then had a free passage up stairs to my shop, which I perceived was stripped of a very large quantity of cloth and three coats. A portion of the cloth has been since shown to me by the police. There were footmarks of various sizes all over the place, and ingress and egress manifestly had been effected through the window in question, but, whether the burglars were disturbed or overladen, they left be hind them an article known as a "jemmy . . Leveridge, 84 N, said—On Friday evening, about 8 o'clock, was in Britannia-street, City-road, and observed the prisoner approaching with a parcel. Having been some time expecting him, I stopped and asked him, " What have you got there ?" To this he made a most gross reply, and in continua tion said, " I'll let you see what it is if you touch me ;" but I did seize him, and then he called to three men who came up, " Let him have it, he's only a slop" (meaning a policeman). Instantly the three kicked and struck me to the ground, but I retained my hold of the prisoner, who, as I lay, hit me so severely with his fist in the face that the blood gushed from my mouth. I struggled with him, and at last got on my feet, and one of the others then clasped me round my neck from be hind. That man I bit at over my head with my stick, and he released me. Just as I forced the prisoner into a doorway, Inspector Webster came up, with whose assistance I got prisoner to the station-house ; the other men escaped. I found the bundle to contain nine yards of cloth, which I produce ; and the prosecutor, when it was shown to him, instantly identified the same as his pro perty. Inspector Webster, N division, having corrobo rated last witness with rega r d t o the- desperate nat u r e o f th e struggle iamfnoeoren,y as to it, his coat being b a yt theth e he was minus any waist phh artsee l r s e bore a P oe4riloeceeded to state that he had cbp tornoar a r i s t , e yet ai n an e d r a — f u l l onerwt compared the marks on the shutters and door with the point of the " jemmy,,, and f oun d t h em to correspond. The implement in question was ap. parently intended also as a weapon of destruction, one end being askeda curved ving affoerrlarge thefora remandpurpose. o f and ' ' p t r h i s e i ng , ' aul h t e he o o ffi th ee e r r s h pri soner, who did not attempt to upon him, for the possession of the parcel found stoutly protested his innocence of the g maa e cha h r im e , yet with fraudulently li tls yiocnkdeeer.t! against, was then remanded. Benjamin Hartle was charged the alt i‘ e i r r in . gswaidftu,palicachteairmaker in risoner Bethnal-green road, stated that on the previous even in g called at his house and offered to him duplicate for sale, the ticket expressed, somewhaatdillegibly, square, which prisoner 0 : n s e a r w a s s , s n a r e d Bevil, hi m were all sq two planes, articles cor rect, notwithstanding the singular manner in which they were written on the duplicat however, refused to purchase, until the'youWngitness, besought him to comply for the rake o e f confined and in great want of food , then Wife ptihippfernrentices j e st ninepence for it, not believing that • the en he whom he had known for years, would w gave htoisolsa ceive him, but on sending one t o h f e shortly aftewards to redeem was detained and much unpleasantness Mr. Wilmott, a pawnbroker ° ecurred. in Bethnal said that he had the c ounterpart gre en, which of th erl' which expres se d very different oduplicate child's petticoat an d two gowns.thartieles, viz., a ticket sold by the prisoner had e writing o f th e scratched out, and th e tools ma nifestly been mentioned in its place.described Magistrate—Could he obtain pledged under these circumstancesin the things really by ? Witness—Certainly, sir • tion at a police -court in the' making a declara- Ordin ary way. Magistrate—Precisel solve a question that has so. Now perhaps you can Puzzled me very much. There is scarcely a times one hundred „d day i Passes but fifty, and some forc aration are brought here the magistrate's • thing to do with signature—has this fact any circumstances similar to the present ? Witness_l think not. The truth i s th at all de clarations under £1 • lnvaluedean be obtai ne d gratis, and theref ore the holders of their lo ss . I f only one of ha lufplicates a re careless penny was cha rge d for the form, th e court would not be so troubl e d . The prisoner w as remanded on this and another charge. SOUTHWARK. —Mr. Combe was engaged until a late hour in inv es ti gat i ng the charges brought against Michael Goldstein:and Simon Marks Gold berg, Polish Jews, for conspiring to defraud the South Eastern Railway Company of a certain sum of money, and with being concerned with another in obtaining money from the Great Western Rail way Company, under the pretence that they had lost a valuable box on the transit from London to 1 Reading. TIN prisoners are also supposed to be connected with a gang of Polish Jews who have defrauded several of the fire insurance companies in the metropolis. The present was the third examination, and the court was crowded to excess by members of the Jewish persuasion. Several witnesses having been examined the prisoners were again remanded. INDIAN FINANCE. On Saturday copies were issued of a financial despatch from India, dated Feb. 22, and of a finan cial despatch to India, dated the 31st ult. The latter is as follows : "1. From your despatch dated Feb. 22, 1859, No. 28, and the notification issued on February 21, which accompanies it, her Majesty's Government observe that you have now brought forward another financial measure, viz., a loan of five crores, at an interest of 5+ per cent., to which subscriptions may be paid, half in cash and half in five per cent, paper, the same to be opened on the first May proximo ; and that you have also resolved that, in place of the issue of Treasury bills on the terms previously notified, a new issue of thOse bills will take place from the Ist May next, bearing interest at the rate of 2+- pies per cent, per diem. "2. If the measure of a Five -and-a-half per Cent. Loan be unsuccessful, you have intimated that you will request her Majesty's Government to supply the deficiency from England. "3. The amount of your loan for 1859.60 has been fixed at five crores, exclusive of the sum that may be realised from Treasury Bills, and your re quirements from the date of your communication, sth February, 1859, to 30th April, 1860, in excess of the revenue receipts is estimated at about 11+, crores, including p a y men t s i n India on account of railways, but independent of any sums which may have to be paid within the year on account of prize money, or of compensation for losses sustained in the mutiny. But this requirement of 111 crores is based on the supposition that 12 crores will be held in cash balance on Ist May, 1860, an amount which you consider may possibly be reduced by two crores, in the event of tranquillity being maintained. As suming that you will be able to dispense with e, larger cash balance than 11 crores, and that the increased customs and stamp duties should realise, as estimated, within the year, an additional revenue of one crore, your requirement will be reduced to crores, of which you hope to raise five in India, independently of any amount which may be bor rowed previous to 30th April next, or which may be raised subsequently in Treasury Bills, or by cash paid into the Five per Cent. Loan by English holders of loan property under the arrangement of which you were apprised by my despatch dated the 9th inst., No. 20. "4. Under the circumstances of the present emer gency her Majesty's Government cannot hesitate to support you with remittances to the full extent which may be called for, though compliance with your requisition compels them to apply to Parlia ment for further borrowing powers. " 5. My despatch, dated the 16th March, apprised you that a second million of bullion would be im mediately remitted, so as to arrive, if possible, in the course of the month of May, and that, if indispens able, a third million would be despatched. With reference to the notification you have now issued, her Majesty's Government will take measures for the supply of the third million without waiting for any further communication from you, and they will also be prepared to supply any sum which you may fail to r a i se b y your loan operations in India. " 6. In the event of your finding that your esti mated receipt from loan in India is not likely to be realised, her Majesty's Government desire that you. will give them prompt and early information of the same. " 7. They further desire that an estimate of the Indian receipts and charges for 1860-61 may be prepared as soon as practicable , and that th e same be transmitt e d at such a date as will ensure it s being recei ve d h ere by the lst January next. " 8. La rge as i s the immediate deficiency of ways and means in the present year, it is satisfactory to jfind from the regular estimate of the year 1858-59, ust closing, that the agrege ts, notwith standing the unparalleled crisis recei thro p ugh which India has just passed, are fully sustained on com parison. with former years. Her Majesty's Govern. ment admit the exceptional nature of this crisi s , and viewing the present embarrassments as result ing solely from the extraordinary military ex eu _ diture which has been necessitated, they fully rely on your so carrying out the intention expressed in effecting reductions in the present enormous war charges as early and to as great an extent as ma y s o as to ensure that the restoration of pyeacesaand speedily have its natural effect on the Government "9. In all well-devised y on receiving realised, shall finances. Majesty's Government?' measures, having this you may rel the cor dobiajlecstupinpolritesovf, her CoUIVTRY IifARKBTS. LIVEREOOL—APRIL 9. Our corn exchange this week has again been dull, the operations of buyers being limited to mere retail wants, and no change whatever can be made in the price of any article. NORWICH —APRIL 9, There was rather a fuller attendance of farmers at his market to-day, and a fair supply of wheat sold at the full prices of last week, there being a better feeling in the trade, YORK —APRIL 9. At thi3 corn market to-day there 'was a very small show of wheat, and the prices of all descriptions of grain were at a slight decline on last week. A slow inquiry for beans, which were scarce, at late rates. Wheat .......... .376 to 40s Oats. • .......... 20s to 241 White do, ........ 40s to 448 Beans ........ 40s to 42s Barley ......... ..28s to 345 Beans, new ...... —s to -5 Malt, 64s to —s per qr. ; flour, 28s per 20 stone. -_____ oxpoR , APRIL 9. a slow This day there was a limited show of wheat, and demand, in consequence of the farmers asking White samples realised 45s to 495. high, prices. for wheat ,- chane in' NOTTINGHANI—Aritm 9. We have to report less animation in the demand to-day b an ar d ley P news doing Prices to farmers demanding an advance. White wheat, new, 4.4 s to 50s Barley, grinding -288 to 304 Red do. .......... 388 to 44s Oats, old, • ...... 24s to 30s Old white ........ 445 to 50s New , do .......... 26s to 304 Red do.. .......... 38s to 42s Bean.s.. .......... 48s to 514 Barley, malting.— 36s to 44s Peas ......... —s —___ LEICESTER_ APRIL 9. We conti nue to b e fairly supplied with wheat ; no great activity i n th e trade, and a dull business passing there is g at late r a t es . N o change is made in the price of Barleyey in ret a il d emand, but choice malting qualiti oats. es sold at high rate s . B eans is higher. Wheat ... 39s to 43s Oats.s to 293 White do . 43 s to 47s Bean.... ....... ........ 25 to —s Barley. .355 t o s .. 39s Ditto, old ... • ...42rs to 46s Fine flour, 30s I Seconds, 288 • I Thirds, 26s per 3ack. CHELMSFORD —APRIL 8. We haair supplies of all descriptionswheatgood previous rates. Wheat, white.... 39s to sls Peas, Partridge ..40s to 453 red ...... 378 to 49s White ........ t o 40s Barley .......... 30s to 40s Boiling ...... 40Ds to 45s Chevalier ....323 to 438 Dun . .•. ..... to 403 Grinding ...... 25, to 33s Beans, Ti . k ....Via to 39s Chevalier . .. :65075s to 6% 8 3' is to 38s Oats ............ 22s to 32, ivi lly z r a o g w an Ticks 313 s to 42s DUBLI We had a dull and N — APRIL 8. h eavy market at our corn e x c h ange toas-day, without any alterati on i n t h e general currencies of lt market day. Nothing doing in Indian corn. s. d. s. d. s. d. s. 11. Wheat, white.. 23 oto 26 0 Do., new ..... 11 6to 13 0 Do., red ...... 21 6t023 6 Bare . ........ 10 0 to 12 0 Doyleew ..•• 23 oto 26 0 Rapeseed. .. • . 26 0t029 0 Bay ...... . 11 oto 17 0 Oatmeal. ..... 13 oto 14 6 Oats ........ 11 oto 13 0 Bakers' flour .. 13 oto 18 0 Do., black. 10 6toll 0 Indian corn .. 28 oto3o 0 ...--_,—,......222......-- ----- BIRTHS. ALisox..OA.the Bth inst., at Elm-row, Hampstead, ma- EACiIIieDSLeXEYM-W"I'LDNIOAhT.—soOnn, otfhae son. inst., at Woolwich, the wife of Colonel F. Eardley-Wilmot, R.A., of a son. GRA c WieN-T.—On wife th the 2 the d inst., at Easter El c hi es, Craig-Ella of a , son. e of Hon. George Esse x G rant, of Grant, WOOD.—On the 9th inst., at 16, Ch es h am•place, the wife of Major-Gen. W ood, of a daughter. MARRIA GES CAnnEN—Minsn.—On the 9th i nst., at St. Gabriel's C 7th Rehurch, t. to Pimlico, Capt a i n W illiam J. Carden, H.M.'s P. Marsh 7g, Eliza J ane , only child of the late Henry , Esq., of Martham Hall, county of Norfolk. CARTER—BOSTOCK.—On the 6th inst., at St. George's, Hanover -square, Henry Carter, of 6, A r li ngton-street, Piccadilly to Mar ga ret, third daughter of Pryce Rostock, of Carshalton, Surrey. DEATH S. ARTIIUR.—On the 6th inst., at Dolby-terraee, Islington, Mr. John Arthur, late of aged 60. Llanelly, Car marthenshire, BERENS.—On the 7th inst., at Shriv enhamVicarage t Arch deacon Berens, aged 81. BISSET.—On the 2d inst,, at Hitchin, H erts, the Rev. Jas. Bisset, aged 88. HILLAM.—On the Bth inst,, at Brighton, George Walsh Hallam, Esq., of Brent Pelham Hall, Herts, a magistrate aid dep.-lieut. for the county, aged 63. HA.YGA.RTII —On the 7th inst., the Rev. John Sayer Hay garth, Principal of the Royal Agricultural College, aged 47. TAYLOR. —On the 7th inst., Joseph Taylor, Esq., AI R.C.S. aged 77. LONDON : Printed and Published by MURDO YOUNG', of No. 112, Strand, Printer, at The S'un Office, No. 112, Strand, in the Precinct of the Savor, in the co outy • 1 Aliddlesez, IV[onday, April 11, 1869.