The Express.
London, England, 1852-06-23 00:00:00

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.

THE PRESENT ASPECT OF AFFAIItS.

The Daily News of this morning gives a very use-
ful analysis of tho coming contest, which shows
at a glance how the adverse forces ore nt
present grouped. Om thing wiil scarcely fail
to strike the most cursory übserver—it is the number
of places in which liberals arc wastilig their strength
in contests amongst themselves, whilst a long cata-
logue of boroughs and counties; yet remains, where
the Derbyites have ut present a pro Tent of wnlking
over the course. I•'ortunately there is yet time for
correcting this error in the tewtiot of the free truth is
and lib rub. The list occupies four columns of the
Dolly News, and is dishierl under the tollowiog
heads: " Liberals opposing each other," " Liberals
upposieg each other in presence of a Toly," " Tories
opposing each other in presence of Liberals," "'io
present contest—Liberals in the held,' '• Nu present
contest—Tories in the field," "Liberals opposing
Derbyites," " Representations Divided."

Asttnt•nrox.—Although rumours have gone abroad
that a candidate to oppose Mr. Mulfst, M.P., was to be
brought forward for this borough, there bleu not as yet
been any signs of him ; and it is now genitally understood
that the boo. genilsiniut will walk over the course un-
opposed.
kINSTAPLE.—The conservative member, Mr.
Bremridge, has issued an address to the electors, in which
he states ill 4 iutentiva, when relicvisl froiu his parliamentary
duties on committer, 44 du to solicit the sutfrtges of the
elector*. The clinilidutes in the &•Id are Mr. ltronridge
unit Sir W. Ft Act (conservatives), and hind Eiiiington
(liberal). The antitipmed result of the Pieliioll la—that
Lord ',Airington and Mr. HMII6IIIO will be retained.

this county (says a correspondent)
there is now a prospect of a contest us severe to when the
I.ote Mr. Walter was returned. The opponents of Mr.
l'usey have thoroueloly organised themselves is almost
every parish to oweure the return of Mr. O. 11. amitt.art,
of Ifeshain Abbey ; but the most remarkable feature in
their proceeding is, thot finding their objectien to that gen-
tleman no longer tenable on the ground of his adherence to
the tree trade policy—the Derby administration having
virtually abaniloneol that question—they now seek to attack
him fur a supposed ants-protestantism, or sympathy with
the insidious system at present woe king in the established
church, of which big brother, Dc. Pusey, is the author, and
they now join in the "No Popery" cry with a vehemence
that equals, if it dots out surpass, the enthusiasm of past
days in favour of the now defunct cause of protection. It
is now an :I:44.n:tined hoer, that neither protectionism our
protestantism will be the guiding point at the forthcoming
eh:erten, for whilst in some districts the farmers ore agreeing
to exact to a condition of their support a pledge from
the candidates in favour of a measure to secure
tenant-right, others are combining sot to vote fur
any gentlemen soliciting their suffrages, unless upon an
assurance that they will vote fur a repeal of the malt-tax,
and also of the game-law., the injurious effects arising from
the latter law having been bitterly experienced by them.
It is difficult, where there is not a distinctive combination
on the part uf the whole county, to predict the issue of the
contest, but notwithstanding all the protectionists have
done to set aside Mr. fussy, it is notorious that in many
districts he is decidedly the popular candidate • and as the
rumour is earrent that the whigs and liberals intend to
" plump" Mr. Pear y, the position of Mr. Palmer, or lard
Barrington, becomes very questionable. It appears that a
canvass has now been commenced fur Mr. rimy, and it
only requires a proper organisation to place his re-election
beyond all doubt.
DAITIMOTTIL—It is said that Sir Thomas llerbert,
the conservative candidate, is determined to tight the battle
with Mr. W. S. Lindsay, the candidate on liberal princi-
ples. A correspondent informs Us that a large war steamer.
the Barraouuta, of 1,500 tone burthen, has sailed into the
harbour under the auspices, it is said, of Admiral Herbert.
The friends of the gallant gentltman, in large numbers,
hare made merry on board the 'noel.

Di RlSV.—Mcsera. Baas and Hey worth havo issued
addresses to the thrums of this borough, requesting a re-
newal of their confidence at the coming election. Both the
hon. gentlemen point to their conduct in the present par-
liament as progre•sive retorniers and free traders, and
pledge themselves that, if re-elected, they shall be guided
by the slme principles.
E.tsT SrivoLK.—" We believe," says tho Ipswids
Expr,ss, "that we may now deb' itely announce that Mr.
J.W. Western Rill contest the eastern division of this county
in the liberal interest. This decision was communicated
on Saturday last. Regarding the malt tax, Mr. Western
says: ' I may assure you, without reserve, that I am no less
den rosined than yourselves to seize every opportunity of re
pealing what I have ever regarded as a harsh and objec-
tionable impost.' "

FIYbDURT.—Mr. Duncombe's friends are begin-
ning to exert themselves in his behalf. It has been re.
solved at a meeting of his central committee to return him
to parliament tree of expense, and district committees have
been appointed to carry this resolution into effect. They
have begun to act, and subscriptions are in course of col-
lection. One or more public meetings of his friends will
be held in the course of the week, at which Mr. buncombe
is expected to be present. We have no doubt that the
hon. member, who is greatly and most deservedly te-
epee ed, may rely on a triumphant return.
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correspondent states that cont.
inunicAtions have been going on for some time past between
the magistrates and the committees of the opposing candi-
dates, relative to the avoidance of party precessions during
the approaching election. It was eventually agreed that a
deputation from each committee should wait upon the
mayor to-day (Tuesday), but the representatives of Messrs.
M Turner and ackenzie refused to accede to the proposal. It
is, therefore, clear that a danger exists of a breach of the
peace.
MASCGESTEL—The return of Messrs. Bright and
Gibson is certain, as the results of the canvass prove. Their
opponents, Captain Denman and Mr. Loch, are still in the
held, but have shown some symptoms of giving up the con-
test. The Manchester Examiner says:—" Rumours have
been current during the present week, that one or both of
the new candidates for the suffrages of the electors of Man-
cheater were about to be withdrawn. It is true that a pla-
card has appeared upon the walls, without signature, and
therefore not necessarily authentic, in which the truth of
the-c rumours is denied, but we have the best reasons for
believing that such is the state of the canvass, on behalf of
the " independent opposition," that the propriety of proceed-
ing further has been seriously considered by the individuals
who hays constituted themselves an electron committee to
work out the behests of Mr. Stephen Heelia and Mr. Perci-
val Bunting. That these rumours should have gained ex-
tensive belief in all parts;of the borough, is not a matter of
surprise, when all the circumstances of this discreditable
contest are taken into consideration. It must bo borne in

mind, that so utterly hopeless was any chance of sueJessTull;
opposing the present members for Manchester in the opinion
of all the more respectable leaders of the conservative party,
no single indiMdual amongst them could be induced to offer
himself u a candidate, although more than a score of them
were invited to do so, and that, moreover, no single person,
claiming to be a leader of the conservatives, could be per-
suaded to lead himself to the attempt to get up the oppo-
sition which is now on foot."

NORTH LANCASHIRE.—A correspondent says:—
On Saturday last rumours were prevalent in Lancaster that
the conservatives intended to bring forward anew candi-
date to contest the representation of the northern division
of the :ounty with the sitting members. On Monday
morning a deputation is said t' have been in close consu:-
, tation with the committee of Mr. Ellis, the new conservative
candidate for the borough, in reference to this subject ; and
during the day the name of Mr. Jonathan Peel, of Accring-
ton. house, en active county magistrate, and a relation of
the Into Sir Robert Peel, has been currently spoken of as
the candidate in prospective. Mr. Peel would seek the
suffrage, of the electors on moderate conservative prin-
ciples. It is also said that Mr. J. Wilson Patten will retire
in case of another candidate really coming forward, in order
to avoid the expense of a contest. There has been no con-
test for this division of the county for upwards of 20 years,
and the announcement has crested the greatest excitement.
With regard to the representation of the borough of Lan-
caster, a deputation waited upon Mr. Ellie's committee on
Monday morning from Mr. Greene's supporters, to endea-
vour to induce the former geatleman to retire; but Mr.
Ellis stands pledged to go to a poll. He has been invited
by a section of the conservative party, who have been dis-
satisfied with some of Mr. Greene' votes in the House of
Commons. Mr. Greene, it is currently reported, has
placed in the hands of his committee a document to be
u,ed, if occasion requires, intimating his intention, if re-
turned, of supporting Lord Derby's government. Mr.
Greven is certain to be returned, and the real contest will
be between the sitting members, Mr. Armstrong and Mr.
Greene, Mr. Ellis having no possible chance of success.
NORTHAMPTON.—Mr. E Ward Jackson has an-
nounced his determination of withdrawing his claims upon
the constituency, lest by persevering in a contest he might
endanger the liberal party, as it is the intention of both
the present members to come forward.
PORTBROUTH.—It is stated by a correspondent
that a requisitien is in course of signature, to be presented
to Mr. Green, the eminent shipbuilder of Blackwell, to
tome forward as a candidate on the conservative interest.

Roenzwren.—A requisition numerously signed
has been presented by the United Friends' committee to
the lion. krona, Villiers and Sir T. Herbert Maddock, to
come forward as candidata for the representation of this
city at the ensuing election. The hon. gentlemen have
accepted the invitation, and in an address which they hero
issued to the electors, they pledge themselves to faithfully
advocate these principles which are expressed in the -equi-
@Won.

SOUTH LANCASHIRL—Tho return of the two
liberals for South Limousine" is certain.

Snort EASEX—Mr. T. W. Bnmeton, the mint-
sterisl member for this division, has issued an address to
his constituents soliciting their suffrages at the forthcoming
election.

SHREWSBURY AND CH MYER RAlLWAY.—Yesterday
the committee of the Lords on this company's bill, Lord
Bathurst in the choir, poised the preamble for powers to
run over the Warrington and Altrincham Junction, the
Manchester and Routh Junction, and London and North
Western, with power to interchange traffic and pude*e
and hire steamboats.