The Express.
London, England, 1868-10-06 00:00:00

ELECTION INT ELL lu Es cm.

BORDER BlTROliff.—Mr. Elliot has retired from
the contest for the Border Burghs. A meeting of his
friends and 11Upportent wan held on Saturday evening at
Hawick. Mr. Elliot then skated that while he found that
if he went to the poll be would have a large maturity in
Hawick, and probably a majority in Selkirk, there would
be such a majority against him in Oalashiels as would de-
feat him. Ile had therefore resolved, in aoeurdau a with
his pledge previously given, that finding he was not cer-
tain of elecbon he would retire.
CHRLeg.n.—Last night, at the Windsor Castle,
Hammerandth, Sir Henry A. Hoare addressed a crowded
meeting of the electors of this newly crested borough.
Mr. Stevens took the chair. Sir H. Hoare, in the course
of his address, alluded to the manifesto of Mr. Disraeli,
and supposed that he had not yet educated his party up
to disestablieluncnt. The arguments which the liberals
need on this question were all reducible to the one said- •
went, " Do unto others as you would they should do unto
you.' He commented on the extravagance of the ton,
party as contrasted with the economy of the liberals, who,
during three years of office, reduced taxation by
13,000,00 W. Passing on to general 'solidus' triples,
he expressed himself in favour of the equalisation
of poor =tea, which he believed to be com-
mon padce to the suburb.' disbuds; it was not
fair that the rich should leave the poor to
support the poor. He was against the system of
purchase in the army, thinking that soldiers should have
a share in the promotions and in the distribution of
prime. He was proud of having voted in 1866 against
frogging in the army. (Cheers.) He was also for abolish-
ing the ratepaying clause in the Reform Bill, and would
advocate a redistribution of seats. He believed that in
electoral districts there should be equality of representa-
tion. He was prepared to support all denominations re-
ceiving an university education, and was of opinion that
education should be compulsory. In answer to questions,
Sr H. Hoare raid that he was in favour of a modification
of the game laws, but deprecated an over-preservation of
game. He would not decidedly vote for the Permissive
Bill, and was in favour of a WI to protect the rights of
married women. A vote of confidence was passed
in Sir H. Hoare, amid great cheering. On the
same evening the hon. baronet addressed a meeting
at the Dols" Hawk, and a similar resolution was
pamcd. The conservatives have industriously circulated a
rumour that Mr Dilke's canvassers arc paid. This is not
the case, the canvass, which now embraces the entire
borough, being conducted by members of the commit-
tee. who give their labours gratuitously.
HARTINDS.—Mr. Thomas B russey, jun., has issued
a long and spirited address on the completion of his pre-
In:ninety canvais. He first refer, to the miuisterial policy
early in the sesicn, reminding the electors that the Roman
catholic clergy refused to accept any endowment., while
the objecti. n which our protestant population would en-
tertain teeny further taxation for a similar purpose lama-
elusively shown by the general unpopularity of the May-
nooth grant. Mr. Breasey connals that justice and
I.olley are eqnally disregarded as long as the protestant
establishment is maintained in Ireland.

Li'. ERrotti..—The addresses of the Right lion.
W. N. Massey and Wm. Rathbun, the liberal candidates'
for the Lorough of Liverpool, were imued last night.
MsItYLIKiniSE.—Mr. Harvey Lewis last night
;addressed a crowded and disorderly meeting of electors in
the Wettbourne-tall, Weethourne-grove ; Mr. Thomas
Langham in the chair. The chairman, in some brief re-
marks, hoped that those present would give Mr. Lewis a
fair hearing. Mr. Lewis, who was received with much
cheering. spoke at considerable length on the principal
questions of the day, and in the course of his remarks was
frequently interrupted. Indeed from the first it was evident
that a large number in the hell were against his candi-
dature. On the conclusion of his 'Latham, which was
somewhat abruptly terminated, a number of que-tious
were put, and after Mr. Lewin had answered them amidst
great uproar, a resolution in favour of his candidature was
p!opoeed by Captain Dickinson and seconded by Mr-
igers. An amendment to the effect that Dr. Saudwith
was a more fit and proper person to represent the con-
stituency we. also proposed and seconded, and on being
put to the meeting a large number declared themselves in
its favour. Ultimately, however, the original resolution
was carried.

Mtn-St-RnEv.—Yesterday evening the liberal
candidates for Mid-Surrey -Mr. Julian Goldsmid, M.P.
and Mr. Charles H. Itoharts—addressed a number of the
electors at the Plough and Harrow Tavern, Battersea.
park. The chairman (Mr. Thorn), in opening the pro-
ceedings. remarked that the effect of the division which
had been made of the county was to leave the liberal party
Tretto a large proportion of the tory element, adding
e bad no doubt that with proper efforts victory
would be on the side of the liberal candidates. Mr. JANA&
amid commenced his remarks by alluding to a resent address
of Mr. Disraeli, and comparing it with that issue i by him
in 186.3, in order to show their utter inconsistency. He
also entered at length into the operation of the Reform
Bill. particularlyairegards the personal payment of rater,
which he condemned as designed to restrict the fran-
chise, intimating at the Arnie time that in his opinion this
drawback would be removed by the new parliament. He
further cited the success of oppoaition candidates in
France in favour of the ballot. and amid frequent cheers
maintained the justice. necessity. and expediency of dia.
establishing the Irish Church. Mr. C. H. Roberts after-
wards addressed the meeting. Resolutions expressing
approval of both the liberal candidates were afterwards
agreed to.

-TOWER ITAIILETB.—Mr. &muds, M.P. for
Tax-Week in the expiring parliament. and a candidate for
the suffrages of the elector . of this borough. addressed the
electors of Mile-end last night: Mr. Moody occupied the
chair. Mr. Samuda spoke principally upon the matter of
the proposal that had been made to reduce the number of
liberal candidates by a preliminary test. which. he said,
while extremely plausible. might produce a totally diffe-
rent result to that which any of those who supported such
• proposition might intend. On that ground. and others
which hr named, he set his face against the proposal.
The chairman of a meeting which he had attended
last week in reference to this subject had written
to the papers stating that if. in consequence
of the Fla in the liberal interest in the borough. Mr.
Coolie should get in. the fault would lay at his (Mr.
Samuda's) door. But no mention was made of the course
which Mr. Avrton intended to pursue. Mr. Ayrton was
not opiposed to the proposition which had emanated from
Mr. Beaks and Mr. Newton but he insisted that it
should not in any way be made to apply to him. The
hon. gentleman was sicked hie opinion upon the ballot
and the Irish church. With regard to the first subject.
he said that, while opposed to it on principle, he would
support the liberal party if. after exhausting all other
means, they should deem it necessary to make the ballot
an imperial question. On the latter, he said his rapport
of disestablidimeut and disendowment would be complete
and unequivocal. A vote pledging the meeting to support
the hon. candidate was carried with acclimation. Mr.
John Stuart Mill. M.P.. has given ?.V. to Mr. Edmond
Beales' election fund. "A Friend" gives lea Prolamin
Fawcett's name is on the hat of subscribers,

NOVEL RELIGIOUS SEBVICM—On Sunday Mr.
James Dupe. assisted IT a host of •• Christian follewere,"
held three extraordinary ti.ligions si•rvieca In the Market-
place, Nottingham. The brethren took up a position on
Messrs. Fetch and Bennett's theatria'al exhibition, and as
if to identify themselves with the theatrical profession,
one of the speaker,' (J. Itirehl was brought forward to
play a banjo. Large bills had been phwarded lug
the services, and just tor curiosity to our readeta who may
not have seen the contents we will reprint a copy:—
•• (louse Fair Sunday. The ransomed of the Lord will
hold a large meeting in the great Market-platai, to be eon-
durted by n converted thief, sweep, doctor, and miller.
J. Birch. RD., a converted nigger. will play his banjo:
aud host of Heaven's royal family. Morning service
attest eem 2, evening G. If the weather be uuficrour-
able the services will be held at the tabernacle. Durham
Ox Inn, and the Mission-hair' The weather fortu-
nately was favourable, so that the ••herniteles" were
net requited. Each serviee was attended by hundreds of
persons of all classes, and the singing of Binh. who ac-
comptukti the taus on his banjo. created the greatest
enthusiasm. We know that ou two occasions he was
teemed. Lt the evening, one of two lamps used for
lighting up the serviete would not burn well, and Mr.
Dupe had out., or twice during prayer to nee from his
knees to attend to it. The circumittanoe, of comes,
evoked considerable merriment. Just before Mr. Birch
came forward to play and sing a number of boys, who had
assembled immediately in front of the stage. began to
create a disturbance, npon whielt Mr. Dupe. to
stentorian voice, ordered some men who stood
behind to "shut 'eta out. (Woe having beam
teetered, Mr. Birch, who was as 111 wit unlike a
nigger as a table is a chair, duly appeared. and
accompanied himself on his instrument tee a hymn, which
tea such an effect upon the assemb!age th it many of
them could not ri slat joining in the thorn.. At the con-
clusion Mr. Birch was heartily applauded - in feet, he
was enc.,' ed. when he sung a hymn after the tune of
" 1 tidies, won't you mat ry." 'owing •• Adam was
the first man." He second performance was attended
with greateuthusiaaan, and as if with an eye to monetary
matters (for books were being add by cue of the "dis-
ciples" below), he vociferated " chorus.' and this was
repeated sevcrul times at the end of nearly every yens.
Mr. Dupe exilained that the initials MD., affixed to Mr.
Birch's name, meant " Devil Driver.-- - Nottlitteleie
DUNVILLI and Co., &Met, are the largest
holds," of Whacks to the weld. Their 01.1 Irish V=iiiir=
1t the weasel palleselea priseerensete
ruirdsgled in sad awe for hem, nee sr importation. Quota:
time on to Mersa. Denville and Co., Belfast: es 4.
Leaden. W.0.--IllAttmUseeisat.