The Express.
London, England, 1868-06-15 00:00:00

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.

FtNaErntv.—lt is rumoured that Mr. Alderman
Figgins and Mr. Macgregor will come forward in opposi-
tion to the sitting members, Mr. Torrent' and Mr. Alderman
Lusk.

WEerrmnssrm.—Mr. Hamilton Hume writes to
a contemporary, stating that there is no foundation for
the report that ex-Governor Ere is about to oppose the
re-election of Mr. Mill for Westminster.

LAMBETII.—Mr. H. Cecil Haiku; has been invited
by the conservatives of Lambeth to become a candidate for
that borough at the ensuing general election, and it is un-
derstood that he will accede to their wishes. There will be
four liberal candidates, namely, Mr. Thomas Hughes and
Mr. Houlton, the Pitting memters, Mr. Sheriff M'Arthur,
and Alderman J. C. Lawrence.

PORTBIIOI.7II.—A requisition is being signed
here, inviting the Mayor of Portsmouth (Mr. It. E.
Davies) to contest the borough at the next election. Mr.
Davies is a liberal.

THE UNIVERSITIES OF EDINBURGH AND ST.
ANDREW' S. —Dr. Prosser Jamft, of 18, Dover-street,
Piccadilly, has Just leaned an address to the electors of
these united universities, declaring himself a candidate to
represent them in parliament on the next election. Dr.
James is a staunch liberal in medical as well as in general
politics.
Easy (Nonni Extrr).—On Saturday a large
and influentially-attended meeting of the conservative
P In this division was held at the Cups Hotel, Col-
etlZer, for the purpose of meeting Mr. DuCane (at pre-
sent sitting for North Essex) and Mr. James Round, who
were chosen at a preliminary meeting a fortnight since as
candidates for this division at the ensuing general election.
Mr. P. O. Papillon was in the chair. Both gentlemen
having addressed the meeting, a resolution was passed
pledging those
_present to support both candidates.
DENBIGH BOROUGHS.—Mr. Watkin Williams, of
Phis Draw, Ruthyn, • well-known barrister, will contest
this constituency in opposition to Mr. Townsend Main-
waring, the sitting member.
DLTDLEY.—The principal agent of the Earl of
Dudley is spoken of as likely to contest this borough
against Mr. H. B. Sheridan.
KIDDERMINSTER.—Mr. Thomas Lea, the liberal
candidate, has issued his address. He promises to give a
general support to Mr. Gladstone, a leader in whose
honour and statesmanship he has the utmost confidence.
LEWES.—On Saturday Mr. Brand issued an ad-
drers to the electors of this borough, announcing that he
should not seek re-election • and Loral Pelham at the same
time lamed a circular, sating that as Mr. Brand had
waived his priority of claim, he should solicit a renewal of
their support at the ensuing general election. It is be-
lieved that Mr. W. L. Christie, a county magistrate, and
master of the Southdown Foxhounds, who is very popular
in the neighbourhood, will contest the borough in the con-
servative interest. Mr. Brand ascribes his retirement to
perronal considerations," and expresses his hope of re-
manimg in parliament as the representative of another
constituency, for which he has been invited to stand.
Sorrn DEVON.—We learn from good authority
that Lord Courtenay (who now represents the city of
Exeter in parliament) will, at the ensuing election, contest
the southern division of the county of Devon in the con-
servative interest. In this event, Mr. P. M. Hoare (eldest
son of Mr. P. R. Hoare, of Luscombe Park, Devon) will,
it is confidently stated, be invited to be put in nomination
foe the seat vacated by Lord Courtenay. Mr. Hoare is
intimately connected with the great banking establish-
ment of that name, and is a native of the county of Devon.
The names of Mr. Kekewich and Sir Massey Lopes are also
mentioned in connection with the representation of one of
the divisions of Devon.

CARLOW.—Mr. W. Fagan, of Parkville, Cork,
has issued an address to the electors of Carlow borough.
He declares in favour of religious equality, justice to Irish
tenantry, and thorough educational reform.
EAST STAFFORDSHIRE.—Mr. J. B. M'Clean, the
well-known engineer, will stand for this new division of
the county. Mr. M'Clean is an advanced liberal, and a
supporter of Mr. Gladstone's policy ex-President of
the Society of Civil Engineers, ban frequently sat as royal
commissioner when scientific investigations have been in-
stituted by the government, and is closely connected with
the industrial undertakings and mining productiveness of
the county.
BATH.—The present members are Mr. William
Tite, liberal, and Colonel Hogg, conservative. Both
will offer themselves for re-election. The liberals have
selected Mr. Donald Dalrymple, of Norwich, to fight
their battle, in conjunction with Mr. Tite. Mr. Dalrymple
declares himself a warm supporter of Mr. Gladstone, is in
favour of disestablishing th Irish church, the abolition of
religious disabilities, and vote by ballot. The conserva-
tives are also determined to try their strength for both
seats.

Surroix (EAaT).—lt is expected that Colonel
A. S. Adair will again come forward as a liberal candidate
for this division. Colonel Adair has three times been an
unsuccessful candidate, viz., in 1843, 1869, and 1867; but
on the two latter occasions he materially improved his
position on the poll.

SHOCKING OCCURRENCE AT THE STEPNEY RAIL-
WAY Srarrow.—A very shocking accident happened at the
Stepney Junction Railway station on Friday evening. A
youth named Mullin, aged 16, whose relations reside at
Woolwich. was on the down side platform for the purpose
of taking the North Woolwich tram. The 6.20 Woodford
train from Fenchurch-street was owning into the station,
and the porters gave the usual warning to persons stand-
ing near the edge of the platform to " !bind back," when
the unfortunate youth was seen to reel slightly as if iu a
kind of swoon, and then fall down between the two rails
of the down line a few yards in advance of the engine of
the approaching train. It is stated that the poor fellow
was mlled to to lie still on the permanent way, and it is
thought that if he had done so the train would have passed
over without causing him any serious injury. He, how.
ever, brought his legs acmes one of the rails, and as the
engine pearled on, they were both most shockingly frac-
tured, one leg being nearly cut off. On the train being
brought to a stand-still, he was picked up and removed
into the station, where he faintly remarked to one of the
porters, " that he was subject to fita," and it is thought
that be was seized with one when he fell. He was atonee
removed to the London Hospital, where he died shortly
after his arrival. Notwithstanding the number of trains
and large traffic at the junction, this is the first passenger
that has lost his life from accident at this station for many
years.
THE MURDER OF A COMMERCIAL TRAVELLER IN
Samorewous.—At the examination, on Saturday, at Wel-
lington, the prosecution offered no evidence against Hart,
who was consequently discharged. The case aguo4
Harris is entirely circumstantial, but a large number of
strongly suspicious circumstances have been adduced.
The ease occupied the whole day. Harris was remanded.
He was proved to have been the last men with decea
and subsequently was seen in poem/ion of two
watches and chains, alleged to be a portion of the
carriedoilZusman. The case for the prosecution is not
el yet and the further proceedings were adjourned
tall Th y.
The summonses taken out against five respect-
able tradesmen at Liverpool, well known as of Orange
proclivities, for being concerned in the issue of the forged
tickets for the meeting addressed by Mr. Bright, came on
for hearing on Saturday, the defendants being charged
with conspiring to create • breach of the peace7V
worship intimating that if the interests of the town were
consulted the matter would not be carried further, the
prosecution was withdrawn.

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