The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-06-30 00:00:00

'len? during the last contest. 3lr. Bell is u hearty and facetiour,
errr.

I Fur readers will perceive that on Saturday a discoesion occurred
which eimpletely proved the report ma coalition between 31r. Lid-
dell and Mr. Beaumont to be ualoundal ; and part of that discus.
r which alluded to Mr. Beaumont is extremely important, a,
prof ing the immense increase of Mr. Beanmones populnriiy—even
ioa-iit,Ah highly popular before—by the ill usage he has lately re-
ceived from the Whigs,
We canmt conclude without noticing Litrtl Ilawick's remark.
able foresight about the result of the week. He said on Wednesday
that at the end of the week he would be far, very fir, at the head
of the poll. Now, though we do not pretend to know precisely
what being, far at the head of a poll means, unless it should mean
being for aTroy from the held, we cannot possibly suppose thou
his Lordship had any sinlere wish to be at the bottom. There he
i-, however, while we writc, and there, in God's name, let him
remain, as long as he keeps in his present temper, and has a tree.
liekler to poll.
(FROM A CORRESPOInEwr.)
The Candidates are now completely divided into two navies—
Liddell and Beaumont en one side, and Bell and Howick on the
ether. The election of Mr. Liddell is on all hands admitted to
be secure, while that of Lewd Howick is (juke as generally ad-
mitted to he hopeless. The real contest ts, therefore, between
Ilell and Beaumont ; and the friends of the latter grow more and
more confident of his ultimate success. He is known to have the
most votes remaining, but as many of his friends are to be brought
trim a considerable distance, time is required to bring them up.
There seems to-clay no likelilmod at all of the poll cl using this
week. All the Great Hone in the interest of either 31r. Bell or
my Lori Howick have polled to•day, even 31r. Bell himself
noted for Lord Ilowick. 17oless Mr. Bell should rise considerably
hit!her on the poll, it is certain he must lose his election. The
Whigs are very much laughed at fur spli ting upon an ultra Tory
'end idate. _ _

The enclosed articles will inform you more particularly of what
ix nassiNrhere s--

;fhe catmint! is the enrrestwettlettee alluded to :
MR. LIDDLLUS LETTERS TO MRS. BEAUMONT.
7o TOE FREEUOLDERS Or Tilt COUNTY Or NORTUUM-
BERL AND.

Gentlemen-8o many erroneous iMprevaions have been fumed
regarding these letters. that I deem it right to publish them for
the entire Natisfaetion of all, whether friends or opponents. The
Ant was written on the evening of that day when I firg came for-
ward for the County, and when I fully expected a contest with
Lord Howick.

•• 3ly Dear Mrs. Beaumont—ln consequence of the sudden death
of our late excellent Representative, Mr. Brandling. I am induced
to offer myself for the vacant seat to the notice of the county. Load
llowick has also started, and as it is hsrdly to he believed that
t!:ns county will return a second IVhig llemher, it dues appear to
:no that my return at present would be the most likely means of
securing Mr. Wentworth Remiinont a tranquil return at the ea.
suirg general election. 3lay I be permitted to remind you also
of the kind expressions you once made use of towards mr, at •
period now somewhat remote. when your son first came in for this
county.

* Sllonia it be your Inclinat;on to give TT the benefit of your
support at present, have the kindness to write me a few lines to
tliat import. at‘lressial to me at Alnwick. Encuse haste, not on.
mixed with anxiety, and believe me, dear .31aclam. yours, very faith-
fully. '6 H. T. LIDDELL.
•• Alnwiek, February 2, MIL
•• To ilrs. tkaumont, Britton Hall, Dame...ley."
Mrs. Beaumont's reply to this letter I am not at liberty to pub.
1... h. Suffice it to say, it was such as to call for the following an.
aver by return of pust

" February 11, Newca•tlr.

"My dear slalom,—ln answer to your letter: only received this
day. I must beg it to be distinctly understood that I rest my claims
Li the vacant representation !vilely upon the ground of coming for-
ward on the Tory interest of the county, and that I cannot consent
to implicate myself in any degree with any other Cludid.ste what-
ever. The sentence in my last letter, alluding to Mr. Wentworth
Basumont, was simply given as a matter of opinion, without the
tor s'lest hint or intention of reciprocity.
" I have the honour to be, dear Madam,
" Yours, very faithfully.
11. T. LIDDELL...
I have the h Oittur to he, demtlemeo,
Your faithful and devoted servant.
A!ewick, June 26, 182. 11. T. LIDDELL.