The Express.
London, England, 1867-10-17 00:00:00

DECLARATION OF THE POLL.

The official declaration of the poll was made at
noon yesterday in front of the Bradford Court-house. A
large crowd assembled at the hustings. The more active
supporters of Mr. Thompson again appeared on the
right of the mayor, and Mr. filial and his more active
friends on the left. The appearance of the defeated candi-
date was the signal for loud and reiterated cheers from
the crowd in front of the left side of the hustings.
Shortly after twelve o'clock the mayor came forward
and briefly addressed the assembly. Referring to imputa-
tions made against him of an improper decision with re-
spect to the show of hands on Monday, he defended the de-
cision, and declared that lie would not knowingly h►ve
given • wrong decision for a "hundred Thompson. or
a hundred Miens." He then stated that the poll
showed the following result :—For Thompson, 2,210 ; and
for Mall, 1,507 ; giving a majority of 403 for Thompson.
He then declared Mr. Thompson duly elected to represent
the borough in parliament.
Mr. I•A.te WRIGHT briefly addressed the assembly in
terms eoagratulatory of the result, and thanking the
friends of Mr. Thompson in his behalf, and on behalf of
his committee, for the victory they had secured, be said
that they hail beaten their opponents on their own ground
of universal suffrage, Mr. Thompson having had the show
of hands at the nomination. lie announced that the newly.
elected member would be amongst them perhaps in • few
days, and would take the earliest opportunity of appear-
ing before his constituents.
Mr. 111.‘u. then addressed the assembly. He said—ln
the first place, I wish to return my grateful thanks to
those gentlemen who upon my committee have worked
hard, not to advance my interest, but the interest of those
principles that I hold dear to my heart. (Cheers.) I have
no fault whatever to find with them. I return thanks
likewise to the 1,807 electors of this borough who have
given their votes for a man who was not a local man, but
•stranger amongst you. (Hear, hear.) Nothing but
seal—nothing but devotion to principle—(cheers)—nothing
but a high sense of political duty could have led them,
manfully as they bare clone, to face the odds which they
kitew they would have to encounter. (Hear.) I am now
the defeated candidate—(" Never mind ; don't forget
18C9")—but the verdict in iy be reversed. (Cheers.) Gen-
tlemen, I thank God that I have done nothing in is
election that can stain my character—(" Hear, bear," and
cheers)—nothing that can sully the high principles which I
bold up before the people. So far as I know, I have used
all my influence—and I know that my committee used
theirs—that this contest should be fought out good-
humouredly. (Heir, heir.) But I confess I was surprised
at the app e..miices that exhibited themselves in Bradford
last night. A defeated candidate is usually treated with
the utmost courtesy and forbearance. (" Hear, hear,"
and cheers.) I never knew men fight before when they
hail got their way. (Hear, bear.) Gentlemen, I tax
nobody with the responsibility of that ; I know nothing of
their proceedings ; but I say that that which appeared in
the streets of Bn,iford last night lays upon some one
a heavy responsibility. (Cheers.) I leave that responsi-
bility where it rests. I wash my hands of it entirely.
(Hear. hear.) Igo forth—l go home satisfied that I have
done the utmost in my power that this victory, if won by
me, should be won, not only with honour, but in the
name of intelligence, C011,63i/00, and politic.' principle—
(cheers and confasioo)—hut, not having won it, I confess
that I am fully satisfied that the demonstration made last
night on the other side against myself and my committee
was a proof in my judgment, that we hod not merely to
fight with intelligence, conviction, and political principle,
but beer. (Cheers and hisses.) I beg to propose
• vote of thanks to his worship the Mayor of
Bradford. (Cheers and hisses.) There are differ-
ences of opinion as to the correctness of his
judgment on the nomination day, but there are no dif-
ferences of opinion as to his entire integrity of character
and impartiality of conduct. (Loud cheers and confusion.)
I beg to pr ,pose that the best thanks of this meeting be
presented to the mayor for his conduct in presiding over
this election.

Mr. Councillor STOREY seconded the motion amidst
uproar, which rendered his voice inaudible.
The resolution was then put, the show of hands for and
agaiust bring nearly divided, and the deputy mayor (31r.
Councillor Whitehead) declared it carried.
The MAT. ,It responded, declaring that in his conscience
be bad done his duty between one party and the other.
The assembly then dispersed.

The disturbance on Tuesday night, referred to in the
Daily 21',.0rs yesterday, was speedily quelled by a number
et police, after some heads had been broken and a number
of windows In Yr. Aliall's committee rooms had been
smashed.

EFFECT OF THE COMPOTED HOUSEHOLDER
CLAUSE DI ST. PANCEAR.—yesterday at a meeting of the
St. Pancras Representative Vestry, held at the Vestry.
hall, Camden-town, Mr. Chnrchwarden Runlet in the
chair, a report was presented from the assessment, rnte,
and appeal committee, showing the effect which will be
produced in the shape of increased taxation by the aboli-
tion of the compound householder principle iuml the sub-
stitution of personal Daum under the provisions of the
Reform Act. The report stated the old assessment in
each ward. the new asr•smeat into property taken out of
composition, and the increase. The totals were as fol-
low :—Old asssesment. ; new assessment, 51,07:2.;
total increase. 12,1771. In addition to this increased
asseasnient upon bonsai taken out of composition, the
gross increase on new property and improvements was re-
ported to be 13,00(il.

_
I.OIIDoN ONNEZAL OPEN tars COMPANY (Lire nib).
—Traffic receipts fur the week ending Oct. 13, 9,961 i. 3..

*parting Enttlitgence.

BETTING IN LONDON.-WEDNESDAY.

The clubs were again numerously attended to-day, and
several fresh and important movements resulted. Honesty,
as usual, had a very shifty time of it, receding from 9 to 1
to 100 to $, and leaving off in a very unhealthy condition.
Aches, by the force of money entrusted to her, became
absolute first favourite; 11(0 to 100, 1000 to 100, and 900
to 100 were accepted in succession, to say nothing of seve-
ral 'miller investments, amounting in the aggregate to a
good round aunt. Knight of the Garter was also supported
with an almost equal degree of spirit, and throughout the
day trod closely on the heels of Mr. Thellusson's mare.
Julius went scarcely so well; at one moment as much as
100 to 6 was laid, but finally a point less was accepted
pretty readily. " With a start," also, he was backed at
1200 to 100 and 2000 to 200. The demonstration in favour
of Wroughton which has latterly prevailed was exchanged
today for a partially hostile movement, layers far out-
numbering backers; 100 to 5 was laid some four or five
times, and to the last 100's to 6 were plentiful. Fripon-
nier had a decidedly more genuine look ; 2000 to 140
wan taken on one hand, and 100 to 7 was booked re-
pfttedly. Lozenge again met with quiet support at
1000 to 40 twice, and several minor bets at the same rate.
Blinkhoolie was still out of favour at .10 to 1 offered, with
but a solitary response to take 100 to :1. Laneret was
backed in earnest, 1000 to 30 being booked five times,
while 100 to 3 was taken Kain and again. Another out-
sider who Mlle with • rush was Wolsey, he being in a
comparatively brief space supported to win 10,0001. It was
remarkable, however, that both of the horses named, not.
withstanding these outlays,did not improve in the betting,
the prices laid being afterwards freely offered, and pro-
curable to the finish. Attack colt was out of all favour,
50 to 1 being offered without a response. Two other out-
siders, Grey Stocking and Hippie, were backed in well-
informed quartets to win several thousands each. The
remaining transactions will be explained by the under-
mentioned quotations

CAMBRIDO&SIIIR
9to 1 eget Ades (t) 60 to 1 sled Nn ~o(!)
11 to 1 Haight of the 60 to 1 LaDbaphioe(o)
Garter MA w) 1000 to 15 Harry Brain-
-100 00 8 Honesty,td.off) ford t,
100 to 7 Julius (1, 1200 1000 to IS Valorous (off,
to 100, and 1000 to 15 naffs (off)
2000 to 200 t 1000 to 10 Urey Stocking
with a start, (t 7 times)
100 to 3 IMpounler (t) 1000 to 10 Hippia 4 saz
100 to 6 Wroughton (t Uwe*
and off) 1000 to 10 Archimedes (t)
1000 to 40 Lozenge ft) 1000 to 10 Duke of York
30 to 1 Iffinkhoolie'off, (off, t 1000
1100003) to 5)
1000 to 30 Lament (t fire 1000 to 10 Treasure Trove
times)
t(off,
6) o t 1000
1000 to 5 Chignon (t)
1000 to 6 Marmite .t)
1000 to 6 Colllua off)

100 to E GirTeTrisere
1000 to 20 Woleey (t ten
Woes)
600 to 10 Rodomoete
10 to 1 Attackeolt(olf,

lETTING.

PLACE
6to 2 eget Ades (II
6to 2 Julius (off, t3to 1)
3to 1 IC eight of the Garter (I mad off)
7to 2 Wrvegbtoe (of)
4to 1 Honesty it)
100 to 15 Locates ;t)
7to 1 Le Mettphlhe WI)
10 to 1 GatdevOure olt)
10 to 1 Attack colt '.OE)
100 to 9 Tormentor (off)
100 to 8 Woleey ,t)
100 to 0 Itodootoote toff)
100 to 4 Leases off)
100 to 3 Archimedes off)
MISCELLANEOUS BETS.

ROO to 100 aid t and w)
000 to 100 Bllnkhoolle twith a start, 01)
louo to 100 Wroughton with a start. off)
buO to 100 Julius and Iffirilltooffe coupled (off)
10 to 1— Mr. Naylor'. lot ,off)
10 to to Fripotuder does not run 0)