The Express.
London, England, 1857-03-17 00:00:00

which eruct the interests of rest

If -you are

plowed to elect rue, I can promise, at least, • faithful devo-
tion to public subjects, and that I will never sacrifice my
independence to my ambition. lied it been my lot to repre-
sent you during the recast Chinese debate, I should certainly
sot have evaded the mementocui division which closed it At
the Nene theeo en bound to my, that I do not think the
offence given by the Chinese on the Bth of October justified
the terrible dentists:omit which followed. Withevery respect
fee Lord Palm/mon, and especially for his great eervices in
the Russian War, lam not prepared to follow his guidance
blindly in any matter. It is difficult to cue party appella-
tions, fathom days, without exposing oneself to be misunder-
stood. I em firmly attached to the Great Institutions of the
Xisrtoea. Neverthelm, therearo anomalies in therepresenta-
ens spine which I should be glad to see abolished; end I
witheesrjointhat numerous clam who refuse to remove what
themelese admit to be abuses, from an &tablet
du-
`le seism I will aseist, to the beat of my power, in
Itaagesger pineare of talation off the industry of the king-
dom,

Snd in checking the grossing incresse of expenditure
which so strongly marks the present day. lem earnestly
beat on taking a pert in the various social reforms which
now wisely occupy so =ay winds ; end I am strongly seed.

oat fur education, for emigration, for army reform,-and for
employing the principle of competition as a chock on corrupt
patronage in the public servioo. Such 'octal questions rem
to me the most important onto of the time, and they ought
100 urgod constantly on our etatesmen. To carry out such
a policy as I have indicated, we require peaceful Mations
with foreign countries; let us be prepared to fight on vital
questions, and let ue refrain from irritation about ordinary

onto. As a Scotsman, fond of the history of bin country
and proud of its ronown, I shall ever be ready to bestow my
best attention on Scottish subjects. There is a tendency to
undue centralisation and a neglect of Scottish national
intonate, which I for one think demand our constant scotch-
fulnees."

FOLKBTONE.—Mr. Brockman having resigned on

account of ill-health, Sir John Reauden, M.P. for Taunton,
and Mr. Gordon Thomason, s director of the South Emu=
Railway Coops', hove announced their intention to con-
test the borough.

(Vinar).—The Hon. Grantley
F. Berkeley, in an address to the electors of the western divi-
sion of Gloucestershire, offers his service* free and unfettered

at the approaching election.
OCILIWORD.—The addresses of fire candidates are
trued, including those of Mr. Bell and Mr. Mangles, the
sitting members. Mr. Burin, the rejected tory candidata of
Lewes, is in the field. Mr. Guilford Onalow and Mr.
Gaels Au►ten oiler their services to the Libra party.
HVDDEWIFIELD, MONDAY, MIDNIGHT.—(By Elec-
tric Telegraph.)—At a meeting of liberal electors just closed,
it has been resolved unaninieuely to invite Mr. Richard
Colds to eddreem the electors, with a view to his becoming
• candidate. The same of Mr. Edward Akroyd was also
introduced to the meting, but ejected, Mr. Akruyd's poli-
tical views not being considered sugiciently liberal for the
conslitainicy. She name of Mr. Cobden was received with
much enthusisen.

KNAZESI3OIIOI:GII.—An active canyon is being
prosecuted in order to induce Mr. Westheed, one of the can-
didates at the last election, again to brooms a candidate in
the liberal Waren. The requisition hes received 80 signa-
tures, but to centre success should have 130. He offers to
stand If a reasonable prospect of OtICOIOIB can be shown him.

Lunzug.—Last evening the large hall attached
to the Horns Tavern was densely crowded by electors of the
borough of Lambeth to hear an explanation of the political
opinions of Mr. W. A. Wilkinson, ono of the present mem-
bers. Mr. Rhodes occupied the chair. The hon. member
having addressed the electors, various questions were &eked,
and, after great uproar, Mr. Lyon moved the Mowing reso-
lution That this meeting, having heard Mr. Wilkinsim's
I sentiments, and feeling that he has devotedly and faithfully
represented tho borough of Lambeth in parliament, pledges
itself to see its utnioet exertiona to flaunt him at the forth-
coming election?' The motion was carried by en immense
majority.

L►:t:ue.—Another phase in the Leeds election has
•risen, both Mr. W. E. Forster and Mr. IneneisCerbutt, the
advanced liberal candidates, having withdrawn to avoid a
split in the liberal party. A meeting of some two hundred
loading liberal electors, convened by eirtular, wee held yes-
terday (Monday) afternoon, at the Stork Exchange, and it
was resolved to introduce another candidate coadjutor with
the Right lion. M. T. Baines. A committee of selection,
consisting of five was appointed to select • suitable gentle-
man, who will be introduced 's early ea petit& to a general
meeting of the liberal electors. A placard, from whom
emanating is not known, ben been posted in the town, In-
viting the liberal electors favourable to the election of Mr.
James Brown, of Remington, late high sheriff of this county,
and a native of Loads, to usemble at a public meeting in the
Music lieu, on Friday afternoon next. The placard is
looked upon as • mere feeler. The meeting of that favour-
able to the return of Mr. Beckett, the present member for
Ripon, in conjunction with Mr. M. T. Baines, has turned
out to be a hoax.

LivEttPooL.—The groat meeting of the Liverpool
cxnaminmiven was held yesterday at noon. From the special
edition of the Northern Daily Antra wo learn that the
Amphitheatre wan crowded on the occasion by about 5,000
people. Our contemporary says Tho meeting, ea a con-
servative demonstration, we must admit, was successful, and
the opposing party have now a clear insight of the difficulties
which will begot theirstruggte,"

MAIDeTONE.—The South Eastern Gazette says :
" In Maidstone, we are happy to e•y the canvass en behalf
of Mr. Lee and Mr. Mildenay, the Liberal candidates for
the representation of the borough, has proceeded most
eatisfectonly throughout the past week. Tho promises
of support given, many of them spontaneously, coupled
with czprcaiions of confidence in the sound prin-
ciples which both the future members entertain, leave ,
no doubt as to their return ; the register of voters
clearly showing that the hberala have • good work-
ing majority among the voters, as well es among
the mm-elector. The conservatives, on the contrary, do
not Films, any attachment to the Tracterian tenets of Mr.
A. J. B. Berceford Hope, and many of them, could they be
induced to believe that there existed the slightest probability
of his election, would themselves get up such • demonstra-
tion of hostility as would astonish' those who have been
mainly instrumental in bringing him forward. The liberal'
have announced a public meeting in the Corn Exchange on
Wednesday (to-morrow) evening, at which every one will
rejoice to learn that Mr. leas medical advisers consider him
sufficiently recovered from his recent illness to be present,
with Mr. Mildmay."

MIDDLLSEX.—Mr. Osborne, secretary to the
Admiralty, boa Wool the following farewell lamtp t.". 4

electors : " Oentlaulen,—You will be celled on within s short
period to ezeorlse your electoral rights. The representa-
boa of Middlesex has always been a proud object of

parliamentary smbition, but, while conferring distin-
guished honour it also entails heavy responsibility. The
magnitude, intelligence, and wealth of the metropolitan
county demand an undivided allegiance, and the avocation
of official life are scarcely compatible with the efficient
'emendation of au& an important constituency. I our free
So admit that in my present position as a member of her
Majesty's government It is not in my power to devote that
time End attention to local and county business which yen
have • right to expect from your representative. Under
these circumstances I take an early opportunity of announ-
cing that It is not my intention to seek a renewal of the con-
fidence of the electors at flee ensuing election ; doubtless
there will be no difficulty in aelectinga more worthy exponent
of their political feelings, End an abler promoter of county
binnacle, but they will not readily find one who is co sensible
of the exertions of those tmtiring and disinterested supporters
' who first sent bins to parliament, or who will take his leave
of his Mends with wore warmth, and of bie opponents with
ltur soerbity, than gentlemen, your faithful and obedient
sennat, iLLLPH Ossongs. Reform Club, March 16."
Mr. Osborne will contest Dover.

NortroLa (Easr).—Yesterday, the addressee of

Minor-General Windham and Sir E. N. Buxton were brood
to the electors. Both gentlemen express their intention to
advocate liberal measures, and to give a gteeral support to
the government of Lord Palmerston. The addresses of Sir
H. J. Strsoey and Mr. H. N. Burroughes, the conservative
candidates, also appeared yesterday. _ _

PosTevaacr.—There arc now three candidates in
the field, namely, Mr. Monckton Mahar, Mr. Wood, and
Mr. Oliveira, all of whom have issued addresses. All the
candidates are libersla. A reaction is said to be taking place
in favour of Mr. Oliveira.

SALFOHD.—Mr. Cobden is to address the electors
of Salford on Thursday evening. At a meeting of electors,
held yesterday morning, et the Town Hall, Salford, and
which wee railed to nominate a candidate favourable to the
government foreign policy and to protestant principles, •
requisition was proposed soliciting Sir Elkanah Armitage to
offer himself. An amendment, by Mr. Cawley and Mr.
Nimmo, however, was carried by • large majority, substi-
tuting Mr. Oliver Heywood's name for that of Sir Elkanah
Armitage. At this meeting about 250 persons were present.
and the feeling wits unmistakeably in favour of Lord

Palmerston's foreign policy. There are more than 4,000
electors.

(Sorrn).—A meeting of the

liberal electors of thia division was held at the Swan Hotel,
Wolverhampton, yesterday (Monday) afternoon, Mr. Wil-
liam Mathows in the chair. The attaidence was nurse roue,
most of tho leading libsrala being present. It was stated that
a

bad been received from the lion. Mr. Lit-
tleton (ono of tho present members), announcing that in
consequence of the date of his health it was not his intention
to offer Wined( for re-eleetion. From Lord Uxbridge no com-

munication bad been received, but it was gaterallynxidenstood
that his lordship would not again ogee himself. In these cir-
cwnetances a reeolution was passed noaniMously requesting
Mr. Mathews to allow himself to be put in nomination ; and
it was mentioned that he would have the support of most of
the members of the iron trade, Irrespective of any political

consideration. Mr. Mathews at first declined, onsoce unt of
the state of his health and his numerous business engage-
ments, but the proposal being pressed he promised a definite
reply in a day or two. For the other seat it was agreed to
open communications with the E. Mr. Wrottesley, the
. .

Hon. Frederick Calthorpe, and Mr. Modgetts Foley, son of
the member for East Worcestershire. 'rhe first-named gen-
tlemen are abroad, Mr. Wrottesky at Rome; the communi-
cations will, therefore, of nativity be with their relatives.
An adjournment took place until Saturday, but before the
meeting dispersed a resolution waa pa.sacd expressive of re-
gret at the affliction which tendered Mr. Littleton's retire-
ment necessary.
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.
STROVD.—The Right Hon. G. Horsman, in his
address to the electors of this borough, says :—" I deplore
very much the recent occurrences in China, and, although
they were owing to the aggressive course of the Chinese, I
regret that Sir John Bowring did not refer the question house
to the cabinet before ho resorted to such serious reprisals ;
but, when the government were made aware of the measures
taken without any authority from them, it wee their duty
only to consider by ..bat moans the evil consequencon might
be diminished, whether by supporting the British represen-
tative in demanding the fulfilment of treaty obligations, or
by disavowing and abandoning our representative, and by eo
doing encourage the excited Chinese in a career which might
imperil the liviss of every British reeident in China and be
fatal to our future commerce —1 think the decision of the
home government was the one most in accordance, not only
with British interests, but also with the dictates of humanity
sad peace."
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SUNDERLAND.—Mr. Ralph Walters, the new libe-
ral candidate, Mot issued his address, and is expected to
attend a meeting of the electors this (Tuesday) evening, and
proceed upon an active canoe's. Mr. Edward Deckhouse,
jun., connected with a wealthy Durham county banking
firm, and a member of the Society of Friends, is being
strongly urged to become a candidate. lie is associated with
the temperance movement. Mr. Walters is in (avour of a
large measure of perliamentary reform, the ballot, end the
immediate and total abolition of church rates.

WARV.ICKSIIIRT. Newdegate
and Spooner bare issued a joint address to tho electors, in
which they refer to their general conduct while in virile-
went, but refrain from alluding to any of the leading ca-
tions of the day. Both voted against Lord Palmerston on
Mr. Coborm's motion, but they make no mention of the sub-
ject. It is rumoured that the Hon. Mr. Leigh, brother of
Lord Leigh, will opposo Mr. Spooner's re-election.