The Express.
London, England, 1866-04-02 00:00:00

EXPRESS, MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 2, 1866.

the balconies are already noryied, but some
are still 'to be let, the • proprietors no
doubt hoping at the last moment to secure prioes
more extravagant than those which have already
been obtained. The general appearance of the
town shows that whatever the weather is the
Brightonians—if flags, evergreens, and shouts mean
loyalty—will prove to be the most loyal people
under the sun. The volunteers are rapidly arriving,
but it is doubtful whether some of the country corps
will come early enough to march past.
The Queen's-road is being kept clear until the
royal party have passed through it. It is prettily
decorated.

ARRIVAL OF THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS

OF WALES.
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BRIGHTON, MONDAY, NOON'.
The weather continues dull and cold, with occa-
sional driving showers.
The troops have all safely arrived.
A fashionable crowd had assembled at the station.
The Prince and Princess arrived at 10 minutes
past 11, and drove off to the review amidst loud
cheering.

NOTTINGHAM ELECTION COMMITTEE.
(THIS DAY.)

This committee rammed its sittings this morn-
ing at 11 o'clock, Mr. H. E. ADAIR in the chair.
Mr. Temple, QC., Mr. Mundell, and Mr. Cave v-
on behalf of the petitioners ; and Mr. Bodwell,
C.,
nltr. Price, Q.C., and Mr. Pope Hennessy for Sir B.
, and Mr. Stephen for Mr. Morley.
On the assembling of the committee,
The Chairman called upon Mr. Mundell for the
production of the let of persona engaged as paid
canvassers by the witness Braithwaite, the witness exa-
mined on Saturday, and from which his name had
been cut off. He also stated that the committee desired to
have before them in evidence the numer of voters who
polled on the day of polling before 12 o' bclock and at the
close of the poll.
Mr. Mundell said that the return in question would be
furnished when it could be made out. They were prepared
at once to prove the half-hourly returns made to the com-
mittee-room, but, of course, that would be an ex pate
statement.

The Chairman—Of course.
Thoroughton Forster a canvasser for Messrs. Paget and
Morley, was then called, and stated that he was canvassed
by Lady Clifton for Sir Robert, but at that time he told
her ladyship that he should not promise anyone his vote.
On the day of the polling Mrs. Witnall, the landlady
of the Red Lion, accompanied by Mr. Abrahams,
went to his shop, took him into a back place, and promised
him 31. if he would vote for Sir Robert Clifton. He did
not say! anything about Mr. Marten. He told her that he
would go with her after he had been to dinner. Mr. Abrahams
told him that he would give him an order fora set of harness
if he would vote for Sir R. Clifton. They had no more words
but went with them to the Exchange polling-booth and
polled for Sir Robert and Mr. Marten. On the morning he
went to Witnall's to get paid, but Mr. Witnall said he
could not pay him till he had had a settlement. No
name was mentioned at the time, but he under-
stood that he meant with Sir Robert. He subsequently
made several applications to Witnall, but never got a far-
thing. A fortnight after the election he went to Clifton-
hall, and saw Sir Robert and told him that he had been pro-
mised money for his vote by Mrs. Witnall, but Sir Robert
said he bad nothing to do with it, that witness was
to go down to Mr. Artand at the May We.
Sir Robert did not tell him what he was to go to Artand
for ; but witness understood that it was for a settlement.
He went several times to the Maypole, but always failed
to see Arland, and be bad not been paid a farthing of that
money to this day. He always meant to vote for Morley
and Clifton, but when he got to the poll there was a good
deal of bustle there, and he made a mistake and voted for
Marten and Clifton.
In cross-examination by Mr. Rodwell he stated that he
was employed as a paid canvasser for Patand Morley
es by Mr. Hay, whom he described as a hosier, who
told him that he would have nothing to do but go to the
Exchange committee rooms and answer to his
name in the morning. He went to the Exchange
committee rooms and saw Mr. Beet-raft, who
told him he would have to take out ambits, but, in point
of feat, he only took out two circulars. He was paid 4a. a
day for the first week, and ss. a day for the next two weeks ;
altogether Mr. Beecroft paid him three sums of money, one
of' B. be. and two of N. 10s., when he paid the other men
employed, and whom Hayes told him were all voters. Some
were employed as messengers, but the circulars seemed all
to be given to one man.
Mr. Mundell admitted the agency of Mr. Titus Beecroft.
By the Committee—l was ordered to go to the com-
mittee every morning and answer to my. name. I did not
promise Mr. Hamersley and Mr. Wright three weeks
before the election that I would vote for Paget and Morley.
John Bolton was sworn, and stated that he was a woollen
draper of Nottingham. On the polling day he was out-
aide Mr. Marten's Park Ward committee-room at about
20 minutes to 3 o'clock. There was a canvasser for
Mr. Marten there, and witness spoke to him
about Mr. Thos. Rose, a friend of his who had a vote. The
canvasser then went Inside, and directly after be came out
and called the witness in, and the chairman, Mr. Flameon,
asked him if his friend was willing to vote for Marten and
Clifton. Witness said that he was if they would make it
worth his while, and they said they would put him on the
list of canvassers, and he might come next day.
Mr. Rodwell objected to the evidence on the ground
that Mr. Flamson's name was not on the bribery list, and
after some discussion the committee rejected it, and it was
directed to be erased from the notes.
Henry Brokesbank, a designer, was then called,
and stated that on the day before the polling
day he was in company with a man named
Flint, who asked him whether he could do anything for
him. They went to Mr. Samuel Turner, who promised to
put him down as a canvasser for four days. The day after
the poll Mr. Turner gave him a sovereign for taking two
men to the polL He was put on the canvass list at the same
time as Flint. Mr. Turner told him that he should do
the same for him as for Mr. Flint. Nothing was said
about voting either to him or Flint that he heard. He
received the U. for taking two men there. Subsequently
he saw Heywood, who asked him for the 11. back, bertiuse
he did not vote for Marten and Clifton. He voted for
Morley and Clifton.
Cross-examined by Mr. Rodwell—l voted for Mr. Morley
because I admire him. I went up and voted for him with-
out being canvassed.
By Captain Vivian—The amount I was to receive for the
four days' canvass was not mentioned.
The evidence of bribery was proceeding when our report
left.

EASTER MONDAY.—The streets to-day have been
lined as usual with holiday folk. The bills posted
at the various hoardings in the metropolis during
the past week have presented no lack of amusement.
Thousands have gone to Sydenham, and several will
inspect the " latest additions" at Madame Tussand's, or
will go to look at the " sea bear" at the Zoologi-
cal Gardens. The excursion trains to Margate,
Eamsgate, Dover, Canterbury, and Herne-bay left Lon-
don well filled ; and great numbers went from the
Great Eastern terminus to " the forest " and other attrac-
tive parts on the line. The trains running in connection
with the Great 'Northern, Crest Western, and Metropoli-
tan Railways were despatched in rapid succession ; snd in
addition to the ordinary traffic, a number of " specials"
left the Ludgate-hill station for the Crystal Palace•
Hampstead and Greenwich were not forsaken, in spite of
the threatening aspect of the weather. Tidings have been
heard of those who ►vailed themselves of " Cook's
Easter holiday excursion" abroad. Those who left
for Paris on Saturday are to-day being escorted
by guides to the Tarious places of interest.
Others who have proceeded to Rome to be present at the
Easter carnival, are under the care of Mr. Cook himself,
who has rented the Palaoe Torlonia for a period of ten days.

M. Montalivet, formerly minister under Louis
Philippe, ins letter from Nice addressed to the Debate,
regrets that the state of his health will not permit him to
join the faithful friends who are proceeding to Claremont to
pay their last respects to the late Queen of the French. Be
quotes the following passage from one of the ladies in
attendance on the ex-Queen :—" I am cut to the heart ; but
thank God I have arrived here in time to see the Queen once
more, and to devote myself to her last moments. I em
going with Mdlle. Muller to lay her out, and to put on her,
according to her own desire, the dress she wore on quitting
France."
THE Corns Pr AGIJI RITURPIS.—An analysis of

the latest cattle plague returns shows that of the counties
in England, Wales, and Scotland, 22 counties remain fres
from the disease. In 40 counties no cases bare been re-
ported as occurring during the week. Six counties and the
Metropolitan Police district show an increase of 183 cases.
Thirty-seven counties show a decrease of 1,740 cases.
Showing a total decrease during the week ending Mardi
21, 1866, in England, Wales, and Scotland, of 1,567 cases,
as compered with the week ending March 17, 1966. Note.
Thirty-nine inspectors who reported ems bet week have
not reported in time for this return ; via, for the county
of IBerte, 1 ; Salop, 1 ; Seeks, ; Canaksidge, 1 ; Chester,
2 ; Comberland, 1 ; Emma, 1 ; Hereford, 1 ' • Huntingdon,
1 ; loneaster, 1 • Lincoln, 7 ; Norfolk, 2 ; Northampton,
1 ; Orford, 1 ; fiefford, 1 ; Yorkshire, 0 ; sad Seadend.
9. Thou laspestoes Mama I:0141.w last,vsor,.

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NEWMARKET MEETING.—(THIS DAY.)

CRAVEN PLATE. Amour A.F.
Yeae=ot to be sol
sold
far BOX each),
d), St:schizo, Xs
=Me Paris (
w:V•riaaor, Scheldt (to be sold for 1001. each).
All are hera.

HANDICAP PLATE OF 50 80V8. T.T.C.
Troublesome, 9st 21b Reindeer, Bst 4lb ; Forester,
8d416 ; liowPatone, Sat alb; Pantaloon, Bet 3lb ; Confe-
derate, Bst 21b ; Arbutus, Bst Ilb ; Guardsman, Bst Olb ;
Idler, 7st 11Ib ; Barnet, 7st 11Ib ; Tilt, 7st 91b ; May
Queen, let 81b ; La Mechante, 7st 51b ; Brick, lit 31b ;
Piano, fist 13Ib ; Panacea, Est 121 b ,• Actien, Est 12Ib ; Ad-
vance, 6d 12Ib ; Haphazard, Est 101 b ; Lecturer, Est 911);
Melinda, 6st rib ; Warwick, 6d7lb ; Gladiateur, 6d 61b ;
Scarf, 6d bib ; Blander, fist 41b ; Anoomenee, 6d 21b ;
Huledean, Est ; Ammunition, 6st ; Violent, 6at ; Fury,
bat All are here.