The Express.
London, England, 1852-04-15 00:00:00

THE ELECTIONS.

TAVISTOCK.

There are now fonresiciliateTin the field for the
representation of the little borough of Tavistoek. Mr. J.
B. Trelawny, one of the present representatives, Mr.
George Byng, liberals; Mr. Samuel Carter. banister, radi-
cal ; and Mr. it. J. Phillimore, of Doctors'-eanansons,
Mr. Phillimore arrived in the borough on Monday, and last
evening met a large number of the electors in the Assembly-
room, at the Bedford Hotel. Mr. Phillimore entered the
room at about a quarter-past seven o'clock, accompanied
by Dr. Harness, W. Counting, Esq., E. F. Leaman, Esq.,
Itichard Robins, Esq., &c. Dr. Harness presided.
Mr. PH 'Lumens, who was received with cheering, ex-
pressed satisfaction in having an opportunity of again
presenting himself before the electors of Tavistock. Ile
said the state of his health would prevent him from
making a long address on the present occasion. Before
referring; to matters political, he desired to correct a ru-
mour which had gone afloat about hie having gone to
another place since he was at Talistock last and sought
to obtain a seat in parliament, but on the profe.aiun of
different principles. This calumny arose from the fact of
his having relations who, although bearing the same name
as himself, did not hold similar opinions—a circumstance
by no means unfrequcnt in families. Ile had not since the
last Tavintock election presented himself to any other con-
stituency, and did not hold opinions now different from
those he had expressed on the occasion of his former visit.
A good cue hail been made out in favour of law reform ; it
was only aas question of time to its being carried out. lie
in
would aid that object. Ito was in favour of extendiag
the suffrage to all who could understand and appreciate the '
privilege. Ile would rather give it to the poor and edu-
cated than the affluent but ignorant. He did not approve
of the ballot, in respect to which he had beard no argu-
ments to convince him that it was the most desirable way of
voting. With respect to the question of church ratesdie
dill not think that such a rate was essential to the support
of the Church of England. He thought she would prosper
even if deprived of all property support from the state.
(Hear.) But as &national establishment it ought to be na-
tionally supported, just in the same manner as
they would support a bridge, or any other public thing.
That was the manner in which the law looked at it, and
there were many who did not wish to share her burtheno,
who, at the same time, were desirous of receiving &dean-
, taps from her. (Hear, h hoer.) The income tai he thought
at present very unfair, for no man who earned 1001. a year,
by profession or trade, should pay as much as the man
who derived that amount from property which he never
laboured for. It would be necessary for him to say a few
words with regard to the present government. Ile wise li-
beral conservative, and considered the Derby administration
more likely to promote the best interests of the country
than the last one ; but at the same time he would never be a
party to making the poor man's loaf one halfpenny dearer
than it was at present. (Hear, hear.) It was possible the
agriculturists had suffered from free trade, and the best
way to relieve them would be to lessen the burden of taxa-
tion which pressed so heavily on them, and he would deem
lit his duty to assist them, for it was right I. hold the
balance even-handed. He did not consider it necessary to
keep up a large standing army in time of peace, and would
' be more inclined to support the enrolment of the militia,
for they had nought to fear from invasion. He entertained
no fear for our safety, if Englishmen were but true to
themselves. After answering some questions, the hon. can-
didate reiterated his determined opposition to all restrictive
duties, and as there were no questions, and he being suffering
from severe indisposition, he would beg to thank them for
their kind attention.

Mr. CASTER, the radical candidate, moved the following:
" That this meeting deeply impressed with the importance
of free trade and social progress, are of opinion that no
man is deserving of the confidence of the electors of Tanis-
lock, who does not fully support their views in these re-
spects ; and that consistently with order and justice it is the
duty of all good citizens to promote the enfranchisement of
their fellow citizens, and their protection from undue in-
fluence and intimidation."

Mr. Pumixona said he bad great pleasure in seconding
the resolution. (Cheerio ..)
Mr litcnoLta that Dr. Harnessleeve the chair ;
this MY secondedl.MlZ.;ried. (A groat deal of confusion
and cromaring was kept up for some time, a determination
being manifested to unseat the chairman and carry the re-
solution.) The chairman left the chair, and Mr. Carter
proposed Mr. Flamank es chairman, which he having se-
eepted, the resolution was carried, much to the satisfaction
of a party who desired to make the meeting a place of
nomination, rather than an assemblage of independent
voters, assembled to hear a gentleman enunciate his poli-
tical opinions.
After a further desultory bandying of words, the meeting
separated.

ATLESBURT.—A numerous and influential meeting
of the liberal voters of Aylesbury have resolved to ask Dr.
Layerd to come forward as a candidate at the next general
election, in the room of Mr. Bothell.
DARTmou'rn.—Sir Thomas Herbert is the only
candidate at present in tho field. The free traders, how-
ever, have expressed their determination to bring forward a
, free trade candidate to contest the borough.
EAST SOMERSET. —The protectionist clubs in
Somereetobire have for a long time been supporting Mr.
Hippesley, of Stone Easton, against Mr. Pinney, on what
they called "sound protectionist principles,' and have
always advocated a " reveal"rs of free trade doctrines.
They now find, however, their principles not as popolar as
they expected, and they have suddenly withdrawn Mr.
llipposley without his consent, and substituted Mr. Knatch-
bun who comes out with a free trade address. This pro.
seeding has caused a division in the camp, and damaged
the party in the eyes of the farmers, who were more
friendly to Mr. Ilippeeley than they are to the newly-con-
verted candidate.

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Emovion.—We believe the liberal party have
not as yet *greed their candidate, but a strong desire
inlets smart aa Isleestisl section of electors to have Mr,
Itleeirelay restored le bib as one of our members.
We Lee h the historian will decline the in •
Meadow. Lord Jolla is also named.—North British
Mail.
EVESUAM.—Lord Harem Hill, contrary to every-
body 's exppecctations, has aaneuased his intention of retiring
froin perliamen Iffe. Kr. Chenille C. L. Berkeley,
aseabss lar Obellasoa,lee kneed ea address. He andelso
Mr L Wfliarq=seesetleolet sod Seer, easaiber, ere
la saisessal sad deep, has
set beams se Wanes. esdant as reseal bare.

Hammitt CITY.—The aittitls member% Sir R.
Pries and Colonel Clifford, have retuned answers to the
questions implied in resolutions passed at • meeting of elec-
tors lately held, relative to pasbanwestory reform, and the
future representation of the ally. Tbri replies et the old
members, both of whom will meek r•-eleetion, were reed at
lan adjourned meeting of the electors, at whisk a resolution
approving the sentiments of the writers, and affirming that
thud worthy of support at the next election, was
KNAltillamtouou.—Mr. Rowland Winn, one of
the maservative candidates for the representation of this
borough, kaa retired from the field. B. T. Wood,
Esq., of Thorp Green, near Boroughbridge, a conservative,
has entered the field since Mr. Winn's retirement. lie is
against the reimposition of a duty on corn, but is, in other
reopeeti, a protectionist.
LANCASTER—The gentlemen who have already
announced their intention of contesting this borough at the
next general election are Mr. It. B. Armstrong and Mr. T.
Greene, the present members, and Mr. 8. Gregeon, of Lon-
don, who was sleeted at the last general election but ousted
on petition for bribery. Each of the candidates is a free
trader. The protectionists have called upon the electors to
withhold their promises, as a eandidate in favour of con-
tinuing the present ministry will shortly come forward.
LIVERPOOL—AIready the prospects of success for
Messrs. Cardwell and Ewart arc mostehecring. An attempt
is being made by the friends of Messrs. Mackenzie and Tur-
ner to RIM this election turn on religious questions; but
the avowed and consistent protestant &elle& evinced on all
suildialisrth by Mr. Cardwell and Mr. Ewart will be sul-
fides& *render the attempt abortive.—Liverpool Mercury.
NORTH Luteasoota.—Mr. J. Heywood, one of
the present members, is at present actively canvassing the
electors, and in all probability Mr. Heywood and Mr.
Wilson Patten will be returned without opposition.
PEMBROKESHIRE 13 ono u s.—Mr. J. W.Phillipps,
of Williamstown, having finished his canvass espressos his
sanguine expectationsti
of the result, and in le parting ad-
dress says that, if elected, " it will be my earneet week to
uphold nob • jest and temperate coulee of policy se may
tend to promote that hammy between all dames on Which
the welfare of this kingdom so essentially depends."
PAISLEY.—Mr. the liberal candidate, pro-
ceeds with his mamas in We tow?,
_end, as we understand,
will lhellel moms. • Thee. h a Vend feeling that the
eseelimeasy ha* hem ialweresented and neglected. On
NAtakif might a great meeting of non-electors was held in
• lethwstfegel is Os town, at which a resolution was pro-
pea awl unerdmously anted, declaring that the present
reprerstegadess, Mr. Archibald Hastie, had Ism the coca-
Seale et lisea. Mr. Maly was then sad apes to
addeese the , 'disk he aid at some less*, de 4pies-
dem et coil poHtled ram. Having bees beard
meet asseAlidi, a eseilalles was saassioessly
to la Ids these? semi a essrmitiee et steeeimeatee appointed
I. um their indium be sserafeg Ids roam
SOUTH Halera.—A large and influential meeting
of nobility and gentry eamected with South Hants took
plese yeetwday, at Matehism's Hotel, Southampton, to ar-
e for the purpose of bringing forward
two candidates for the Southern Division of Hemp.
shire, to oppose Mr. Compton and Lord Henry Chol-
mondeley, the conservative candidates.
Sotrrn LANCAIMIRE.—Tho election committee of
Meters. Brown and Cheetham is in course of formation,
sad Mresdy numbers about 9,000 freeholders. It will
at the
000 nlestablec-
BORTH DEVON.—There is a rumour of a free trade
candidate foe this division of the county.
YORX.—On Monday evening a very numerous
meeting was held in the Concert Hail to hear Mr. Robert
Peshley, case., explain his political principle., with
view to his nomination at the ensuing election for this
city. There were abbot 2,000 ;semis present. Mr. Lash-
ley's' address was more especially directed to three topics
—free trade, parliamentary reform, and readjustment of
tuition. Ile declared himself a decided frcetrader, an ad-
vocate fbr extension of the suffrage, and the ballot if neces-
sary; and for the reduction of the duties on tea, soap,
paper, advertisements, insurances &c., and the substitution
of a shilling in the pound as Mien fixed property in lieu
of the present income tax.