The Express.
London, England, 1857-03-25 00:00:00

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.

CITY OF LONDON•

Lord John Russell's Mae& appear perfectly
saddled with the Mot crested by the noble lord's speech at
the London Tavernier" week, sot beyond • very motive—and
se the committees report • veey meessfol—sure, they ere
leaving natters to take their own mime. They me bolding
no matings, nor is there say intention on the peat of his
lordship age& to address the electors until the day el nomi-
nation. But for the somewhat plentiful inhibi-
tion of eirotioaeretag broadsides, in which the
0111111111aad demerits of the " rival *Moos" sre put for
in rage Were of miens wham and the presmptice of
the "meg man from Ncellaapieur Y anizaadvtuted upon
In punning sad hyoid met, them are now of the ordinary
Whams 410 hotly contested nestropolitsn election. That
• du/id mrastien in favour of Lord John has set in since
last Thseedsy one. his bitterest opponents do not attempt to
" But for that speed of his," they meet, "be
would not have had • chases," but now many people who
bed shoed pledged thmesdves to vote for the four " corn-
afar engine, SS the Itegheratiou Amociation in their
placards and circulars denominate their ?tory.% reply to us,
"It world, as Lord John Ramat says, be exceedingly
shabby and on-English to dismiss an old and faithful ser-
vant without warning and without explanation." Again,
the Chian war her is beginning he cool down, end Lord
Palmerston's speech at the Mansion-home on Friday Is con-
sidered sosroely up to the merit at • time Wm the present, and
audible grumbling' are beard at its utter want of proclaim.
Among the election squibs is • placard, " Smith,
13/01114 Jones, sad Robinson," fur the city of London, an
allusion to the undistinguished names of the four candidates
—Rothschild, Duke, Crawford, and Currie—which professes
to be timed by the "Libels Restriction Society." Upon
the Wear aide Is • placard signed "John Bull," which ar-
. raigns Lord John for his opposition to tho ballot and to the
sbolition of church Mae. Another, signed " Old Nell,"
argues that the city of Loudon, with its vast local affairs, is
' not the propermat far • stessemen and great party leader.

THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH&
Wmannurrni.—The same quietude prevai:ed in
this borough yesterday as ebanieterised its electioseering
condition on Monday. No canvass is going on on the part
of Sir De Lacy Emu and Sir John V. Shelley, and so
meetings of the electors have been held. It is stated on
authority that It,. Westerton's candidature is not yetlbsilly
gins up. That gentleman is in the hand@ of a committee,
who have bets quietly going through the colantoeney %Man
Muir way; and It is understood that they will eons to an
Milatate &deka to-day as to whether they will pat forward
Wintertes or not.

hisast.ssoss.—ln this borough things still
mask gamest. Theo is not the smallest symptom of
opposition to the return of the old members.
Towsa Hatuers.—Mr. 0. J. Holyoake met a

wake otitis friends and sapportees ma Tuesday afternoon
at the Hayfield Cabe-hount, ilik-end-road. After hearing
an explanation of hie Vie" the usual resolutions were puma'
unanimously.

AZOTLF.SHIRZ.—We ( Glasgow Mail) are happy
to think that Argykalaire ie likely to be won with sem to the
liberal canal. Sir A. Campbell (late member) declines to
contest the comfy on thin occasion. Mr. Finley, of Cestk
Toward, the only candidate now la the Said, we preseunea
will be unopposed.
BEDFOID.—Mr. E. T. Smith, the lessee of Drury-
Lae Theatre, has left Bridport and put up for Bedford as a
radical, He has received premiere of support from the
tortes, and in reality his primly:al support will be from that
party. Thousands of handbills, highly laudatory of Mr.
Smith, continually arrive from London.
DC/SLAT.—The conservatives hare held a meet-
ing, and nailed to rapport Mr. Sheridan spinet Lord
Wmd's emadsdate. The canasta of Mr. Sheridan has (sap
a cetrespoadest) been successful beyond that of the opposi-
tion oandidete on a former ocemion. A Mr. Seymour, a
connexion of the Somerset family, will also, it is said, offer
hkesedf.

EDINBURGH.—The Daily Etyma states that
dreesom ants won ado in ibt course of Saturday to W-
anes h r. Mockery is sews humid for the trpmestation
at We ally. la the maim hoverer, a tedegraphie atewsge
yea readved, thinking the hinds who had bean is oaawn-
ninnies with May bat dating that ha thought the Armee
. . .
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wen Ise iamb, to warrant —Mat is pr..atiti mg Wandt at
prom& The lade roaralstrs, Mr. Cowan and Mr. Mack ars
likely to las returned unopposed.
Gar.zawicu.—Ou Saturday last Alderman Salo-
. . . .

sons acceded to the mart of • ispatation of electors to
berme • candidate for this borough, end in consessence of
the publicity glees to this bet, several of the bass sup-
porters of ths worthy sidemen, cad birds of the
former .ben, Ostend Cedriuglaa and Wr. Octobers,
squats& to Alderawa Balmer at to divide the liberal
labored. TM resat maltase en llenbry maw the follow-
coesemicatka was received st the cosualttee-roces of
the supporters of the Aidensea, Pier Betel, Woolwich:—
" Aldeneas B.k begs es ebbs that, ea feather consi-
deration and consultalke with same polies boa Oresawich,
be is rewired not to booms • eandidste at pment." Wields
two hours aSt r the wady' ri Ode letter Xr. John Towasund,
sa asetioarer reeling at Ovesawich, grad Ida starer as •
condblete, and a Ism pubic sating of Ids ireppertsrs was
bid lest eight st the Leenete-ball, Orreuerich. Cent-
sitter to secure Ms retort were yestreday heated in every
pert of as borough. Tim three coeliclates yesterday prose-
cuted an active mous.

OltfAT Tantsorrg.—On Monday evening this
town wa► the scene of a great demonstration In favour of the
liberal candidata', Mr. Terrine Weals.* and Mr. E.
W. Watkins. A public meeting, convened by handbill,
was samounced to be held at theCern Exchange, at B o'clock,
and se that building bemuse laccavesdently crowded ►t the
hour named, it we. Intimated from the platform that the me-
diates would speak from the bakony in heat of the Ster
Motel, the liberal headquarters In a few minute. a crowd of
from .1,000 to 5,000 persona bad ramentied, and although the
night was exceravely cold, the speeches were received with
interest and enthosisms throughout the proceedings. Eke
lights were cevasiosally burnt from the balcony, and the
sudden glimpses thus Worded of the eager upturned faces
below were singularly picturesque. The Marmon (11r.1.
W. Shelly), one of the magistrates at the borough, in ed.
deeming the meeting took occesion to deny an indm►trioasfy
circulated rumour that the liberal potty had oared to make
a comps:mks with Sir Lammed Lam, one of the conesran-
tire candidates. Mr. Welkin and Mr. Tomas M'Collegh

*Admiral the zaseting, sad were meet enthrisatingly ;-
craved, sad • resolution dralszhig that they should be era-
ported at the poll woo carried with loud acclamations. It Is
expected that the conteet will be one otthe most severe ever
known in the borough. Many of the supporters of Mr. Rum-
bold, the former colleague of Sir Edmund Loon, have ex-
poems& their intention to vote for Mean. Weigle and
M.Callagh.

HANTS (Sotrn).—Last evening a public meeting
of the electors of this division of the county of Hants, resi-
ding in Portonoutb, took place at St. George's-hall, to beer
Sir Jervone Clerk, Jervoim explain his views; Mr. Alder-
man George Sheppard in the chair. Sir J. C. Jerrolsa
timing addressed the meeting, it was moved by Mr. B. W.
Cuter, seconded by Mr. W. J. Cooper, coroner, and carried
unanissously—" That this meeting having heard the opinions
of Sir Jervolse Clarke Jervoise, I. of opinion that he is s fit
sad proper person to represent the liberal electors of the
southern division of this county in parliament."
lisawleit.—Mr. Benjamin Greene, shipowner,
has intimated his intention of offering himself se • candidate
at the ameisation, which is appointed for Friday next. He
dates in his address that be is a member of the Church of
England, and opposed to all further concessions to popery.
He ls in favour of economy in our public ertablishmenta, bet
be will act comsat to measures which will diminish their
real etnioney or endanger the credit of the scurry. Whoa•
ever," be says, " may have been the origin of the tabling
date al things in China, thee can be no doubt that the
hewer of the English Sag art be tasty upheld. The
dignity of this great country mud not be lowered, nor the
line and property of our absent omatryeess *praised ;
end however anions I may be to same the Mewing, of
pesos, It is, in my opinion, imposdble sow to recede."
LZOMINSTEh.—Mr. J. G. Phillissore has resigned.
Lewes.—Messrs. Blunt and Peters, the new =-
Mates, have withdrawn, leaving Messrs. Fitzroy eel
Breed, the liberal candidates, in poessehoe of the field.
' Limeatcx.—Ott Monday Major Garin resigned
se s mandate for the representation of the city of Limands.
Mr. fierjeant O'Brien end Mr. F. W. Rummell are Meaty,
under the circumstance., to have a walk-over. Both Mr.
Serjeeat O'Brien and Mr. F. W. Russell profess to be sup-
poses tithe present government.

NEWCASTLE.—The three candidates, Messrs.Head-
tem, Ridley, and Carstairs, are diligently pursing their ma-
vase this maiming. All the candidates avow themselves
liberals, and general suppeeten of Lord Palmerston. It was
expected that the lodes would avail themselves of the pre-
vailing disunion to slip in their man, but Mr. Hodgson
Hinde, their favourite, declines to come forward. Mr. Deed-
lam met his friends at the Royal Assembly Booms, Grainger-
Meat, last night, and mu warmly received.
NortritAtirrox.—The Right Hon. R. V. Smith
addressed the electors from the balcony of the Peacock Inn
on Monday evening. As a member of the government
Mr. Smith's sentiments see well known. He said he should
be happy to have Mr. Gilpin as a epilogue, althosgh his
opinions on seven! questions did not accord with those en-
tertained by that gentleman—to wit, the ballot, the suffrage,
and the Chinese wee. Mr. G. H. Hunt, the conservative
candidate, has not yet made his appearance. He was in
Egypt when the defeat of ministers took piece; but his
Mende here are making every medico, and seem confident
of their succor.
PLTROUTH.—Yesterday evening Mr. John Hardy,
of Dunetall Hall, Burton-on-Trent, ironmaster, appeared be-
fore the rowervativecommittee, who resoled to present him
to the coedit:Miami se • fitting person to represent that
borough•
Setroan.—A meeting of the supporters of Mr.
W. N. Mammy (Under-Secretary for the Home Department),
was held in the Town-hall cm Monday evening. About
800 persons were present, inelading Mears. Jeremiah Gar-
nett, J. E. Taylor, W. R. Callender, jam, K. Tootal, T. B.
Potter, T. Fairtstra, C. B. Cawley, J. Presder, Ice. Mr.
Oliver Heywood pealed. Mr. Maesay was introduced to
the meeting, and spoke at some length, vindicating the con-
duct of Lord Palmerston and his government. After com-
menting upon various matters of foreign policy, he said that
he believed Lord Palinerstan's government would endeavour
to satisfy the moderate and reasonable wishes of the people
of this country by proposing a measure of reform, or it
would not much longer have the humble aid of such men as
himself, or the aid of mock greater men. Ho (Mr. Massey)
bad voted and should vote for the ballot en every opportunity.
In reply to questions, Mr. Massey said he would vote for a
measure of reform introduced by an independent member,
provided he sgroed with its principles. He had neither
voted for nor against Mr. Locke King's motion ; because,
while ha agreed with its principle, it was • fragmentary mea-
sure, for the sake of which Le would net aid in breaking up
the government. A resolution, declaring Mr. Massey a fit
and proper person to represent the borough, was moved by
Mr. E. Tooted, seconded by Mr. T. Potter, and passed by a
great majority; about thirty bands being shown against it.
STAFFORDSHIRE (SOUTH).—Mr. H. Wentworth
Foley has become a candidate, in conjunction with Mr.
Matthews, and has Mooed his addreee. He is • staunch mar
potter of civil sod religious liberty, an advocate for as emis-
sion of the suffrage, a supporter of the ballot, and in favour
of the total abolition of church rates. It is reported that the
Hon. Mr. Weetteeley will some forward in the liberal inte-
rest, notwithstanding the decision at the meeting of the
liberal party on Saturday.
SUMMIT (EAST).—The nominationof thecandidates
for this division of the county of Surrey will take place at
Croydon on the 30th Wt. At present them Is no talk of an
opposition to the old member', Marrs. Akock and Lake
King.
TITERTON.—There is no prospect of a contest in
this borough. Lord and Lsdy Palmerston are expected to
arrive to-morrow. The nomination take, place on Friday.
WELLE.—Mr. Hayter is on a visit to his consti-
tuents, and is pursuing an active caimans ie conjunction with
Mr. Edward Webster, who announces himself • warm advo-
cate of Lord Palmerston's policy. Captain Joh*, the late
ervative member, is in the geld.

DAYS FIXED FOR NOMINATION.

TO-MORROW, MAwK 26.

Comerf•
Hertford.

Csrliale.

14=.
Leith. Windsor.
FRIDAY, Manor 27.
Abingdon. Finsbury. Pontefract.
Andover. Frame. Poole.
Arundel. Gateahead. Portsmouth.
Ashburton. Gloucester. Reeding.
Asliton-un'-Lyne. Grantham. =
Aylesbury. Great Grimsby.
Banbury. Great Meriow. Richmond.
Berwick-on-Tuned Greenock. DiPell.
Beverley. Guildford. Rye.
Smedley. HaWm. Belford.
Birmingham. Harwich.
81
i.=
Blackburn. Hastings. 11d
Badmin. Haverfordwat. Searbmough.
Bolted. Hereford. Shaftesbury.
Boston. Horsham. Sheffield.
Bradford. Huddersfield. Shrewsbury.
Brecon. Hull. _ Southampton.
' Shields

.tritirrater.
;1"WILI wilt& Sin& a
Bridirnorth. Skald.
Brighton. Kiddemniaiter. Mader&
Boidport. Knersibre. Stecirpoet.
Bristol, Lancaster. Stoke-amTrenb
Buckingham. Launceston. Stroud.
Dory. beds. Sunderland.
Dory StEdtiund'e Leicester. Swansea.
Cane. Leominster. Tamworth.
Canterbury. Lewes. Tavirtock.
ardid. Lincoln. Taunton.
Carnarvoti. Liverpol. Thetford.
Chatham. Liskeard. Think.
Cheltenham. Ludlow. Tiverton.
Chester. Lyme. Tome.
Chippenham. ymington. Tower Rainier,.
Christchurch. tc.
id. Tymmouth.
Cirencester. • Wakefield.
City of London. Maidstone. Walsall.
Clitherce. Malden. Wallbsgfced.
Cockermouth. Maltoa. Warehmn.
Colchester. Manchester. Warrington.
Conway. Marlborough. Werwick.
CowLndge. Mork.. Welk.
Cricklade. lidarylebone. Wentork.
Dartmouth. Merthyr Tydril. Westbury.
Derby. Monmouth (Dist.) Weymouth.
Devises. Montgomery. ven.
Devonport. Morpeth. Wigan.
Dorchester. Newcas.-on-Tyne. Winchester.
Dover. Newport (l. of W.) Wilton.
Dreitwicb. Northallerton. Wolverhampton.
Dudley. Northampton. Woodstock.
Durham. Norwich. Worcester.
Edinburgh. Oxford University. Wycombe.
Ewell/um Pernleoke. Tinsmith.
Exeter. Peterborough. York.
Eye, Plymouth. Yorkahlre (W. R.)
SATURDAY, Manx 23._

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Beatimaria. Hunt4don. Oldharn.
Cambridge. Lamb. Paisley.
Cambridge Univ. Lichfield. Preston.
Denbigh. Midhurst. Rochdale.
Flint. Newinstle (Staff.) Shoreham.
MONDAY, Maims 30.
Brocknnck. Norfolk (West).
Cumberland (East). Northamptonebire(Nth:
Derbyshire (South). Oxfordshire.
Devon (South).
Durham (North).
Eines (South).
Mugow.
tienfo4ld.ter (Eat).
Hun' re.
Kent (East).
Leicestershire (South).
TUESDAY,

Bored.

Cowes (Comity).
I:4lDlZZerth).
Olimmorgamhire.
Gloaceater (West).
Hants (North).

Lincolnshire (South).
Suffolk (FAA).
Surrey (West).
_ _

_
THL RSDA'
Conlin]] (Wait).
Werlaneth (County),
lilddleiez.
Monmouthshire._

Radnor.
Ratiandshire.
=thSouth)
(North).
Souwark.
Surrey (Haat).
Wiltshire (North).
Worcestershire (West).
York (West).
M•KCIt 31.
Hertfordshire.
Lancashire (North).
Leicestenhire (North).
Lincolnshire (North).
Northamptonshire (Sth).
Northumberland (Sth).
Nottinghamshire (Nth).
t3alop (North).
Stafford (South).
Suffolk (West).
Westmoreland.
IY, Alma. 1.
IWeb (South).
Warwirkahire (South).
Torii:midis (North).
Y, Arm 2.
. .

Montgomery (County).
Northumberland (Nrt.b.)
York (East).

FRIDAY,

Cluobire (South).
Deubiututhi?.

APRIL 3.
Lonorkshire.
Warwick (North).

Heat (West).
SATUBDA'
Cornwell (Ent).
Fliniehire.

r, Aram 4.
Hampshire (South).

MONDAY,
Norfolk (East).

APRIL 6.

It is stated that orders have been received to dis-
continue the surveys about to ha made of the two or three
meek engaged to convey troops to China. The impreesion
is eretesqueatly entertained that, instead of troop. being de-
'pitched direct from England, troops will be removed to
that destination from Penis.

SECRET DIPLOMACY.

Addreee of the " Italian Emancipation Fund"
committee to the electors of the United Kingdom.
Moe, 22, Sloane-street, March 24.
You are about to exercise the moat important function of
citizenship in choosing your representatives.
On what grounds will you select them P This is the gum-
don of the day.
An attempt is being made to solve this quostion upon
merely personal and party grounds. Shall Palmerston or
Derby lead the ins or outs ? Shall we submit to be thus
dragged at the heels of party leaders, and made to about
round any Sag they choose to hoist P
Let us choose our own pound, and those who wish to lead
mast seek us there.
Our concern is with the akin and the honesty of tho men
we send to parliament, rather than with the minister who
roust obey their will.
Others will speak to you on the meat home questions of
the day. We would not undervalue them ; but we call upon
you not to forget in the struggle at home that our interests,
our honour, and even our security, are involved in the groat
European struggle for freedom.
Pledge your candidates against a system of secret diplo-
macy, which ignores our representative institutions, and sob-
dilutes the irresponsible will of the minister for the free
judgment of the nation ; which has made British foreign
policy a bye•word and a aeons amongst the nations; which
has made free England the upholder of despotism; which
has made protestant England the patron of Popery in Italy,
by siding to restore, and intriguing to maintain, the Pope at
Rome; which, while the people of England were praying
for Poland and Hungary, arranged that they should be
crushed. . _

One more hint, end we have done. When the Italian
national flag once more goats over Rome, shall England
recognise the rights of the Italian race, and salute their flag
as she did that of the French republic in 1848, and the Im-
perial flag in 1852, or shall she once more lend her moral
force on the side of despotism 1,
Electors, the solution of this tremendous question may lie
—probably will lie—with the neat parliament; therefore, at
this moment, it lies with you. Pledge your candidates to
support no minister who shall dare to act on the side of the
depots when the great day of the struggle shall arrive.
JANIS STANoFELD, Hon. See.