The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-06-01 00:00:00

ELECTIoN INTELLIGENCE.

COLCHESTER.—The late hour at which Mr. Wildman an-
nounced hit determination to decline coming forward as a midi•
date to represent the borough of Colchester in the new Parliament,
had thrown the respectable part of the electors into some difficulty,
which has, however, been most satisfactorily removed, by a depu-
tation pent by the unanimous voice of the body corporate, who
waited upon Sir George Henry Smyth, Ihrt. of Bert-church-hall,
when that gentleman, after the most pressing invitation, consented
to offer himself. To Sir G. 11. Smyth, whose character stands pre-
eminent as a country gentleman, every free burgess will most
cheerfully tender his vote, if justice, honour, integrity, and the
love of hal country, faithfully influence him in the exercise of that
right Which was delegated under the most sacred Injunetton,—that
he should reject, with honest indignation, every candidate who
did not practise the like virtuous principles.—Esser Herald.
Ipsw tc Strolk Chrowiek gives as its best reason why
Mr. Mackinnon and Mr. Dusdas should not be elected as Mem-
bers to serve in Parliament for the Borough of Ipswich, that they
ore Seale/viten. hVlint liberal men these liberal radicals are ! No
sooner was it known in Ipswish, on Tuesday last, that two gentle.
men had declared their intention of starting upon the independent
Blue interest, than the Yellow Committee were instantly despatched
oser the county; and so pressing wan the canvass, that a little
cheesernonger (better known as the " Strutting Cock"), doubting
his own powers of persuasion, absolutely took his wife with him to
isnvass Bury, and to her persuasive appeal to them for their sup-
port in the yellow interest, it is said, she added one shilling. Oh
bribery ! The passing of Lord John Russell's Resolutions in the
House of Commons, on Friday last, hss created a " panic" among
the Yellows of Ipswich, as it is their boast that they will carry the
present Election by the strength of their purses : they in their ig-
norance conceive an independent purse synonymous with inde.
pendent principle.
LINCOLX.—Mr. Fazakerly, Mr. Corbett, and Mr. Nolan, are
candidates. A requisition, signed by a very numerous body of
freemen, has been sent to Colonel Z;ibthorp, soliciting that gentle.
man to come forward, and another to Mr. John Williams.
Liven POOL.—Mr. liuskisson's friends meet on the Ist June.
Mr. Wright is expected to be put in nomination by the operatives,
to oppose him.
MAIDITONE..—On Friday evening last, a Sleeting of the friends
of J.Wells, Esq. one of the representatives of this borough, was held
at the Star Inn, Courtney Stacey, Esq. In the Chair. There were
between two and three hundred freemen present, who all concurred
in opinion as to the merits of Mr. Wells, and several resolutions
were carried by acclamation, expressive of a determination to sup.
port the Hon. Gentleman at the approaching election.
NEWCASTLE.—There have been two false election reports i
this town this week. One that Lord Normanby was coming for-
ward as a third candidate for Newcastle-upon-Tyne; the other that
itlctliew Gall, Esq. Intended to withdraw from the contest for
Northumberland.— i'Verecasik Courant.

NORTHUMBERLAND —Matthew Bell, Esq. does not intend to
withdrew horn the contest for Northumberland.

NORWICH.—To the worthy and independent freemen of the
city of Norwich,—Having verbally so frequently repeated. in the
most unequivocal term., my inability to yield to the flattering soli-
citations of numerous friends of all parties, to become a candidate
as the approaching general election : I hrd hoped that the present
declaration would not have been called for. I cannot but gratefully
acknowledge the pride and happiness which I experience from the
testimony of esteem and kindness which has been so generally ma-
nifested towards me on the present occasion by m fellow.citi.
sena. Gratified and honoured as I must feel myself, It is not with-
out reluctance that I thus publicly again state my hrm determina-
tion to decline being a candidate at the dissolution of the present
Parliament. I am arrived at that period of life, which in itself
might be considered as incompetent to the great trust confided to a
Representative in Parliament, and especially to those duties which
the important manufacturing snd commercial interests of Norwich
essentially require. The affection which I always feel for my
native city, and the cordial wishes I entertain for its welfare end
prosperity, will never be eradicated, or cease while life remains.
Allow me to embrace this opportunity of stating, that in selecting
Mr. Jonathan Peel as your future Representative, your choice will
be placed upon a Gentleman whose principles are in perfect accord-
ance with my own ; • a true friend to the Constitution in Church
and State.' and whose age and ability would give those principles
greater energy and effect. With sentiments of the sincerest regard
and wi.hes for your welfare and prosperity, I am, veal, faithfully,
your Friend, JOHN HARVEY.'
ROCHESTER.—We understand that Mr. Knight, of Godmers.
ham, who, some time ago, declared himself a candidate for the
representation of Rochester, is " married and cannot come." Mr.
Knight, jun. of Godmersham, having declined standing, a requisi-
tion was sent to the lion. Henry Dundas, son of Lord Melville,
who accepted the invitation, and announced his intention of meeting
the electors on Monday, at four o'clock, at the Crown Inn, Ro.
cheater.

WAnwicx.--Sir C. fireville and Yr. Tomes are expected to be
returned without opposition.