The Express.
London, England, 1868-06-12 00:00:00

[STAMPED Id. ADDITIONAL] ONE PENNY.

OUR CON TEMPORARIES.
(THIS DAY.)

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE:

OXFORD CrrY.—Mr. Vernon Harcourt addreeeed
a numerously attended meeting of the electors of the city
of Oxford last night at the Town-hall, and met with an
enthusiastic reception. A resolution 've of the
determination of the electors to support his candidata/0
at the ensuing election was agreed to with only two die.
sentiente. Mr. Goldwin Smith occupied a seat on the
platform, and, on being called upon, made a speech, in
which he supported Mr. Harwurt's candidature on public
and grounds.
EAST Susizir.—lt is announced that the Hon. •
W. Broderick and Mr. W. Peek will contest the next
election for East Surrey in the conservative interest.
Noewww.—The Eldon Loyal and Constitutional
Club have declared in favour of the Hon. Major Walpole
and Mr. B. I. Harvey, now M.P. for Thetford, as the
conservative candidates for the representation of Norwich.
GLASooll.—Colonel Sir Archibald Alison, the
son of the late distinguished sheriff of Lanarkshire, has
been spoken of as a candidate for the representation of the
additional seat conferred upon Glasgow.
TUE Scorrfas Uravieftslngs.—The conserva-
tive party intend to bring forward Lord Advocate Gor-
don as a candidate for the new seat to be conferred upon
the lJniversities of Glasgow and Aberdeen. Mr. Archibald
Smith, F.R.S., MA., LLD., and Mr. Moncieiff, the =-
Lord Advocate, are mentioned in the liberal interest.
KIDDERMIESTER.—A public m has de-
cided in favour of Mr. Thomas Lea as the liberal candi-
date, and rejected the name of Mr. Bristow*, formerly
member for the borough.
Mtn. CORRIVALL.-31r. Robartes, who has re-
mted the division since 1847, yesterday issued his re..
address. Sir Jelin Trelawny, formerly M.P. for
11%v/stock, 'solicits the suffrages of the electors. The boas
baronet is in favour of the most thorough religious equa-
lity, the disestablishment of the Irish church, and the for-
motion of county financial boards. On the ballot Sir
John's opinions have undergone a change,and on mature
consideration be prefers open. voting. The liberals are
confident of success in both divisions.

CIIESHIRL—A meeting of leading and influen-
tial county electors took place at Stockport on Wednes-
day, to consider what steps should be takes in view of an
approaching election to bring out candidates Inthe Mend
interest to represent the new division (the North-East) of
the county. It was resolved to invite Sir James Watta,
of Abney-hall, Cheshire, and Mr. Thomas Ashton, of
Hyde. In the conservative interest Mr. Legh, of Lyme,
late member for South Lancashire, is spoken of.
STOCILPOST.—The conservatives speak of opposing
Mr. G. A. Fernley, nephew of the Into Alderman Barnes,
of Manchester, to the present representatives at the neat
election.

PAIBLEY,—It is stated that Mr. Crum-Ewing
will not bo permitted to walk over the course for the
burgh as he did last time, but that Mr. A. Kintrea, of
London, a native of Paisley, will come forward to oppose
him.

WEsr CoßinvALL.—Mr. Richard Davey, who
has represented this division eleven years in the liberal
interest, and has been returned three times un
yesterday issued an address, announcing his intenotr to
retire in consequence of ill-health. Mr. Gryils, chairman
of the liberal committee, has summoned • meeting for
Tuesday next, to consider the selection of • 'amasser.
Mr. E. W. Brydge4Willyams, of Nanekeval, Columba
will meet probably be chosen.
NORTH DURHAX.—A meeting of the electors has
been held in support of Mr. George Elliott, who has come
forward as a candidate at the unanimous request of the
conservative party. A committee was appointed to carry
out the wishes of the meeting.