The Express.
London, England, 1847-07-27 00:00:00

flogged at the Mews in 1832, he had paved the way for the
great reformation which had latterly taken place.—Another
elector wananxious to know Mr. D'llyncourt's opinion re-
lative to the Irish church.—Mr. Dllyncourt : I am one of
those who think that the English shank hes no right to he
in Ireland.—After one or two more • Mr. D'Eyn-
court's answers to which gave co a nee-
lotion declaring him a fit and woe*, pens& hi wend
the borough was put and carried by sedaaseden, sad the
meeting adjourned.
hituoLvies.—ln consequence of an advertisement, an-
nouncing a public meeting of the radical party to con-
sider the inefficient state of the present representation of the
county of Middlesex, a reporter from this journal attended
at the Crown and Anchor T , Strand, yesterday even-
ing, at the hour appointed for the meeting. The advertise-
went convening the meeting was signed by one individual,
and was not authorised by the committee for conducting the
election of Mr. 13. Osborne, the new candidate for the re-
presentation of the metropolitan county. That gentleman,
together with Sir W. Moicsworth, Bert., Mr. Wakley, and
several other of his supporters, was io attendance to address
the expected meeting ; but, after waiting until nearly half-
past seven o'clock, they took their departure, having first
resolved to call a meeting of the friends of Mr. Osborne, to
be held at the Crown and Anchor Tavern onWednesday
(tomorrow) evening, at six o'clock, Sir W. Molesworth con-
smiting to take the chair.
MAILYLSTIONE.—The three liberal candidates still continue
in the field, and will all go to the poll, the result of which,
as we predicted yesterday, will be that Sir James Hamilton,
the tory candidate—who, but for this unfortunate divieion in
the ranks of the reformers, would not have had the most re-
mote chance of success—wilt be elected in conjunction with
one of the liberals. The present state of things is, of course,
to he attributed to the unwarrantable conduct of Mr. D. W.
Harvey, which has excited the greatest disgust in the
borough. An attempt has been made to obtain a coalition
between Sir B. Hall and Lord Dudley Stuart, but, up to the
moment at which we write, without success, and, at present,
each candidate relies on his own individual strength. Robt.
Owen, the socialist, whose address was read by Mr. Lloyd
Joon at a meeting of Mr. te.srjeant Shee's friends on Saner-
day, does not, we understand, intend going to the poll, inas-
much as he has not paid hie (mote towards the erection of
the hustings. Meetings of the friends of Sir James Hamil-
ton and Mr. Serjeant Skee were held last night, and resolu-
tions passed pledging the meeting to support the several
candidates.
Tnwea Hasnere.—The nomination for this borough is
lied for Thursday next, at Stepney-green, at twelve o'clock.
Lest night a meeting of the electors of the Hackney district
was held at the Manor. House, Hackney, to meet Major-
General Fox, and to take step, for securing his re-
election. Mr. George Oveoden, was called to the chair,
who, after a few prefatory remarks, introduced Major-
General Fox, who proceeded to address the meeting
amidst considerable applause. He thanked the meeting
cordially for the kind manner in which he had been
received. He was glad to see around him many old
friends of six years' standing, and while regretting
the atrium of others, he could conscientiously say that
it was no fault of hi!, for he had never changed the
opinions which had formerly received their support. He
should not trouble them with a long speech, but would refer
'to his conduct and his votes as the means of his return. He
was, as he had always been, a friend of complete religions
liberty. lie had not had much need to vote on this subject,
for there was now almost an entire religious freedom of
opinion—it only remained to free their Jewish brethren
from disabilities, and to remove those he was prepared to
waist. He had assisted the old enemies as well as the old
friends of free-trade in carrying those principles, of which he
was always a friend. He was prepared to stand by the piaci-
plea which he had pat forth in his address, and he would ra-
ther Ism his election than flinch from those principles. The
gentleman who opposed him was no doubt a very excellent
sad respectable penult, but he came to oppose him, as it
appeared to him, on the came principles which be (Gen. Fox)
professed ; and as he did not know in what they differed,
his opposition seemed to be needles!. Any remains of mono-
poly he was ready to do away with. With regard to the
great question of education, which, he feared, had lost bits
the support of a portion of his friends, he could only say that
government education, without religious tests, ought to be
supported, and that public money could not be better be-
stowed than in educating the people. If it was used as a
tool fora government it would be a bad thing, but that the
good sense of the country would prevent ; and power-
ful as the church was, she never would be able
to get such command over the money of the public as
unduly to influence education. He was ready to answer any
questions which might be put to him. lie was prepared to
go to the poll and fight to the utmost.—Mr. Hare proceeded
to ask whether General Fox, as a friend of religious liberty,
preferred reducing the Church of England to the level of
other denominations, with regard to state patronage, or re-
fusing that patronage to all denominations alike ? If, in
order to resters ecclesiastical peace in Ireland, he preferred
the abolition of the protestant establishment, or whether he
would share the church property in Ireland between the Roman
catholic and protestant clergy, or providing for the Roman
catholic clergy out of the revenues of the United Kingdom?
If he was opposed to the duration of parliament for seven
years, and if ho would pledge himself to support the repeal
of the Septennial Act ? General Fox begged to say that
he distinctly declined giving any pledges—(great cheering)
—and would not say what course he would take with regard
to particular measures which were not before the country,
however he might think them desirable or advantageous.
When those questions came before parliament, if his votes
on them did not satisfy the electors, they need not re-elect
him. (Cheers.) A number of other questions were put ;
among others, if the Health of Towns Bill passed, would he
endeavour to reform the court of commissioners of
sewers in the borough ? General Fox said he believed
the sewerage had been grossly mismanaged, and he
would support any measure for reforming the system.
In answer tea question, Gen. Fox said he was happy that
there was a question which he could unhesitatingly answer.
He was prepared to support a better system of taxation than
now exists, and by which property would have to hear some
of its burdens, and by which the necessaries of life would
ba relieved from it.—Mr. Robert Wright proposed the fol-
lowing resolution: "That thie meeting, fully convinced
that Major-Gen. Fox is a firm and consistent (need of civil
and religious liberty, hereby pledge themselves to use their
best exertions to secure his re-election as one of the repre-
sentatives in parliament for the Tower Hamlets." It was
seconded by Mr. Humphery, and supported by Mr. Charles
Buxton and Mr. Green, and earned, after which the meeting
separated. Mr. G. Thompson is still in the field, and is sup
ported and recommended by a board of deputies of three
denominations of dissenters. A subswiption is opened to
return him free of exponee. His cry is " Perfect religious
equality:.
WEATMINSTEtt,—In Lord Mandeville's address, which
was issued yesterday morning, there is little from which the
electors cut form a definite view of his lordehip's political
creed, and nothing iaconaistent with the supposition, put
forth in the Express of yesterday, that his politics are
midway between Peelite conservatism and unmitigated
toryism. The canvass on his behalf proceeded with much
activity yesterday, and, as already hinted, Mr. Cochrane's
vain attempt will give his lordship a tolerably fair chance.
There are some liberals who now regret that Mr. Lushing.
ton yes not allowed by his committee, in imitation of the
Marylehone candidates, to submit his claims to the test of
the ballot in connexion with Mr. Cochrane. The objection
which over-ruled the disposition to do this, was that such a
course must place Mr. Lushington on a level with his rival.
The present state of affairs has led to Increased effort and
vigilance on the part of all the committees of the two cos.
leseing liberal candidates. Lost evening, Sir D. L. Evans
met a body of the electors of St. John's at the Coach and
Hones, North.street, and delivered an address explanatory
of his political sentiments.
ME PROVINCES.

AROYLIARIRE.—Mr.RNQI,We ex-lord advocate, again
stands for this county. No opposition.
ATENHIRE.—LiberaI opposition is threatened to Mr
Oswald, but no name has yet transpired.
BRIONTON.—The feud in the cooserr►tive camp, it is
rumoured, is by no means made up. The liberals hilly ex-
pect to be able to return both their candidates, Captain
Pecbell and Mr. Coningham. The nomination is fixed for
Thursday.
BRUITOL.—It is understood that Mr. W. Tripp, conserva-
tive, who was defeated at the two last elections, will take
advantage of Mr. Apsley Pellatt's having been brought for-
ward by the nonconformists, and again offer himself to the
electon.
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CAMBRIDOE.—The electors WPM taken by surprise yes-
terday me by Mr. Huntfres redranent, announced by
handbill, of which the following to a espy :
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view ladled y Mr. arra) grog te !der the of whir of
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erred, stroll* Mr. ltworey thee thstr mad thle anw-
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kilts decision of the Irene.
el Mr_ . Humfrey's friends lave since given in their
rhodest to re ern of Mum. Adair and Campbell.
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sire ha ease M en itaturdny, mei yestseday morning the
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The requisition to Mr. Torrey has been numerously
signed. The election is fined for Monday, Aug. 2.
Cotcurarta.—The nomination for this borough has base
fixed for Thursday nest, and the polling will take Ow as
Friday. The candidates, as already announced, are Sr Henry
Smyth, Bart., and Mr. Sanderson, in the conservative, and
Mr. J. A. Hardcastle in the whig interest.
DUDLEY.—Nomination on Wednesday. No opposition.
Dcatram.—The writs arrived in the, city on Saturday
last, and were proclaimed the same day, and the days of
nomination fired. The elections far this county will be held
as follow: Durham city, Gateshead, and South Shields on
Thursday; Sunderland, Monday, 2nd August; North Dur-
ham, Tuesday, 3rd; and South Durham, Wednesday, 4th.
A rumour has sprang up that an opposition will arise before
the day of nomination to the return of Mr. Ferrer, the high-
church and protectionist candidate. It is now known that
but for Lord Harry Vane another liberal would have been
in the field some weeks ago. All three candidates will pro-
ceed to the poll in North Durham, but the return of Col.
Beckwith is rendered doubtful, from the want of support
frem the old whig party. For the city the contest will be a
severe one, each party professing the greatest confidence of
success. It is stated that Mr. Whateley has made up his
mind to contest South Shields. _

EDINBUROW-Mr. COWIIO.II supporters net on Saturday
forenoon, when he stated the grounds on which he rested
his claims. These were, general independence, excise re-
form, ao state grants for religious purposes, and thorough