The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-06-12 00:00:00

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There is no truth in the report of a coalition between Mr. Dick
and Mr. Winn.

OBANTHAM, JUNE 10.—Polling commenced for this borough
to-day, and considerable bustle ensued. At lie o'clock the state
of the poll was announced as follows
Cost - . 661 Chohnely
Talmash . es!
BOROUGHHIIIDGE, SEVEN O'CLOCK', PRIDAT--The election
is just over. The following is a statement of the numbers polled:—
Colonel Dawkins - 38 1 Richard Spooner, Esq. . 23
Captain Mundy - - 38 1 John Richards, Esq. - 2.5
Meuse,. Dawkins and Mundy %at consequently declared duly
elected.
K an EMU:a ountr.—Sir James Mackintosh and the Right Hon.
G. Tie.ney will he re-elected for this town on Tuesday next.
YARMOUTH, JUNE 10.—•Thii day the elec:io:t was decided in
this borough. The numbers at the close of the poll were as
follows :
C. E. Ituinbold . 676 I
Sir E. K. Lacon, Bart. -221 t
lion. George Anson - 673
Ad soon as the numbers were announced Sir E. K. Lawn with-
drew from the contest, when the two other Candidates were duly
returned.
Huai., JUNE 10.—The election commenced h2re yesterday;
there wire three candidates noihinated, Mr. Sykes. Mr. O'Neill,
and Mr. Villiers. The number of ewers is about 3.009. On a
show of hands being called for, tne Sheriff* declared it to be in
favour of Mr. O'Neill and Mr. Villiers. Mr, Sykes demanded a
poll, which at four o'clock stood as folios:6i_
Mr. O'Neill - - 5131 Mr. Villiers
Mr. Sykes - 390
IltvEnt.xx, .Irate 10.—The three candidates are General
Wharton, ~ho has rept Nented the place 36 years; Mr. Stewart,
who is patronized by Sir Charles Forbes; and Mr. Harrison Ma-
ley, who starts under the auspices of G. L. Fox, Esq. The elec-
tion commenced yesterday, when we understand Mr. Stewart and
Mr. Batley were returned.
Ace Stewart . 10091 Mr. Wharton - - 577
Mr. Batley - 647
1 PONTEFRACT, June lo.—l amnia, tbe election came on at

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this place, when • pretty strong contest occurred between Mr.
Houldaworth and Mr. Hardy. At the close of the poll the umbers
were RS tallow :
Mr. Stark ie - I Mr. Hardy . 413
Mr. Houldsworth
At which time Mr. Hardy retired to Iris inn, and the few remains
ing electors voted for the two other candidntes, who proved sue.
cetodel. At seven o clock preparations were making for chairiat
Moms. Stay kie end liouldsworth.
SHREwspijay, JUNE iO.--The polling commeneed In this
borough on Saturday, and created a very lively interest, especial,
between Mr. Some, • and Mr. Boycott's friends. At the class of
the day the numbers stood at follows s--
Corbett . 120
Staney - KL
Boycott - On
SURRET.—It appears that this count y is likely to be ceabisitg-
. a requisition having beeo signed, to C. N. Pallmer, Esq.
CHELMSFORD, JUNE IO.—A nittnernito deputation of fella:
holders returned here preparatory to the election ter the county, at
Wednesday next; muter waiting on Sir Robert Il'igram, Bart..se
Waltharnsiow House, offering their support in favour of one of
his sons. Sir Robert said, if a commercial man was really wanted
for the county, his eons, who had been Wed in Parliament, 1/610
staurch against Pr p ry and any innovation id the Corn, Lark aged
he would subscribe 20.0001. towatdt the expense.
LUDLOW, JUNE 10.—This borough, which has rot witnessed a
contest for 70 years, will be contested b E. L. Charlton, Eats. The
number of votes are about 30, 10 of which are said to be under the
influence of the Corporation. Mr. C. considering that not the mi.
dent, hut !ion-resident burgesses are eligible to vote, Mans SO try
the question, and intend. polling them fur that purpose.
WORCESTER.; JUNE 10.
Robinson - 3.13 I Grit this - 23$
Darin - 323
Coveir o Jt NE !O.—Unexpectedly an oppnai don wall started.
in this city on Saturday, in the persons W R. E. ileailterotenEsq., of
borgford Hall, Staffordshire, and This. B. Tyler, Esq. They
appear from the, state ref the. poll on SaruedaY to be exceediny
popular, having he Wel P. Moore, Eeq. and )fib}} ELisa, Ersq., by tut
overwhelming majority on that day's poll.
threoah.—On 31ot:day, (this day,) the Freeholders of Oxford
will coed} in the Town-hall, in this city, for the purpose of mini-
"stink Repicieetativen. bfr. Ashharst, of Waterstock. and Mr.
Fane. of Wonnsley, the two late 31embers, have made known tbide
intentions of offering themselves as candidates. They will be op.
posed by Mr. Stratom.
Mr. Stratton arrived at Banbury on Tuesday morning last, es
receive the requisition. anti to inspect the returns Procured by the
requisitionists
from the respective flit ekas es. As Soon he deter.
mined to offer hi.nself, he commenced an active canvass. Havitor
solitite I the votes of part of the Oxford freeholders that evening,
he attended the agricultural meeting at Dorclielier, onWednesday
and meetings of freeholders at Deddington and Banbury on Thant.
day; and au Chipping,Notoon, &taunt, and ll'itney, on Friday.
At each of veiich places he addressed large meetings of the fie,.
holders, who assembled by previous appointment to hear his sca.
ihrents. Ilia friends express the fullest confidence in his success.
LANCASTER. JUNE 10.—Yesterday .he election took place at
the Town Hall of two Members for the ensuing Parliament.
Richard Atkinson, proposed John Fenton Cawthome, whom Jat.
Clarke. Eel. seconded in an able speech; and Charles Gibson.
Esq. prop, sod Thomas Greene, who was seconded by Edmund
Goinby, Es, .Nooth. r canlidate appearing, they were duly elected.
Mr. Greene i t returning thanks stated; that when he had AI
honour of addressing the freemen about two years since, he had
his private character •eidepend on. Since that peiiod they had
tied an opportunity of ,judging of his public character, which he
t listed would meet with their approbation. He observed that
he had been their friend in infancy, and if he theight
there was any thing incompatible with that expression, he would
rather be their friend than representative. He also assured
the freemen that he would never directly or indirectly
coalesce with any person in the borough; that he had no entree
object In view but that of the honour of being their neighbour and
representative; and hoped, if any person was disinclined to give
him a rate, he would act refuse has friendship. He cor.cluded
very animated speech amidst loud cheers.--The Rev. Mr. Butlipta
in a pertinent speech, returned thanks foe Alr. Cawthorna.—We
have to state, that, in consequence of Mr:Cawthorne's indigoes
shims, he was unable to att•md ; consequently only 3lr. Greene was
chaired, which took place in the usual manner.—Alezandei
Nowell, Esq. of Undetley Hill, near Kirby Lonsdale, arrived is
this town on Monday last, with the declared intention of offerbst
himself as a candidate for the representation of this bermes,
but the next day he published an address to die treemett
declining, on account of the friends of the late Alembers having •
in a great measiire pre-occupied the ground, and assuring them
of his intention of offering himself at • future opportunity." A
requisition to .tar. soli icing him to tender his services to
the freeholders of this county at the ensuing election, on Friday
next, is now under et coarse of signature, and a great cumber of
respectable names hare been already obtained. Lancaster Gaseinr.
of S.our.lay, June 10.
LEOMINSTER, JUNE 111.--Ther era fire candidates steelier
for this place-31r. R. Stevespon, Mr. . Cuthbert, Mr. r. R.
Guineas. Lord Hothani, and Mr. Blab. The two latter are sap-
posed to have been very succeisful in their canvass.
CAMtRIDGE, SATURDAY.—The election for the borough of
Huntingdon took place yesterday ; on which occasion, besides the
former Members (3lessrs. Stuart and John Calvert) • Mr. Sweet.
ing was put in nomination. The shew of hands being in favour of
the old blembers, Mr. Oweeting withdrett trout the contest, and
Messrs. Stuart and Calvert were of course declared to be duly elected.
The only circumstances of Interest are the following d eclat &domande
by die successful candidates:-31r. Stuart, in reply to an Muratori.
tory, said, in having voted for the Catholic Relief Bill, he thought
he was following public opinion ; but finding the contrary to be the
case, he felt humbly bound to bow thereto. Mr. Calvert declared
his intention of opposing Pariiantentare Reform ; but, as fat as he
had considered the question, was friendly to admitting corn on pay.
meat of a protecting rate oiduty. Should the arguments against
that course, however, raise any doubt in his mind as to the pro-
priety of so doing, he would certainly vote in the way best Was.
lead to protect agriculture.
Ca stoat DOE Bono unu.—The election took place in this tend
on Friday. The candidates ware Marquis Graham, Col. Trench,
and G. Prvine, Esq., the barrister. (The two former are the late
Members.) The shew of hands wan in favour of Marquis Graham
arid 111 r. Peyote. A poll was, however, demanded by Col. Trench,
and was kept open for about an hour, when Mr. Pr me thought
proper to relinginsh the contest. The state of the poll was at this
time as follower—

Marquis Graham - - 24 •
Colonel Trer,ch - - . 23
G. Pryme, Esq. - - 4
Extractor a pri vete letter dated Queenborough. Saturday, June 10,
1826.—" Lords Downes and Frederick Bentinck entered the town
List evening privately, and recommenced their canvass. At nine
o'clock this morning the bustle announced the approach of the
opening of the poll, and the Town Hail presented a most lively
appearance. 51r. Capel was first proposed. then Lord Frederick
Bentinck, and lastly Lord Downes; and a poll being demanded. the
business immediately commenced, and was conducted through_
out with much temper on all hands. At the final close of the pal
the numbers appeared thus:—
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John (lapel, Esq. . 141
Lord Downes . - . 131
Lord F. Hemlock . - 116
consequently Mr. Capel and Lord Downes were declared duly
elected. By the result of this decision the fidiermen have gained
their point, and returned a Member attached to the principles of
Government, although against the influence of a particular depart-
m•nt. Mr. Adolphus attended prolesvidnally for Mr. Capel, and
the Hon. Mr. Law fur the other candidata- It is supposed, from
the number of plumper, polled by Mr. Cape'. that the same:
interest which brought in Mr. C. could have returned the second
Member."

EDT wantott.—The Lord provost acquainted the Council that
he had received the precept from the sheriff, requiring him to takn.
the neceasary reps Inc ctecting the Alember for the city, and that
he would tante I.:s precept for calling the Council together, in cadge
that the election may take place on Alonday (this day) at teal,*
o'clock.

FASHIONABLE ARRANGEDUNTS FOR TIE WEER.
'Fats Erantwa.—Lady John Murray's assembly, Wunpoys.sisse
Um Atkinson's rout, Nottl ; the " Countess

Dowager
&nes assembly. Saville-street; Mt Countess of Jersey's rout, Berkeley_
ware.
WSON AAAAA .—The Earl of Darlington's entertainment, St. James's-
square ; Almaelr's grand bad.
Trio AAAAA .—The Dowager Marchioness of Salisbury's nd assembly,
Arline/tan-street; Mrs. Rotbecblld's artt grand row, Piccidttly.
FILIDA Duneumbe's rout, Park-street; Mts. Tower'. amembly,
Mansfield-street.
S/I.7I;aIDAT.—Mn. Knight's deleune, Putney.
tiNuAr.—The Countess St. Antonio's music, Hanover-square.
PARTIES.

The Earl and Countess of Derby entertained the Sal and Comatose at
Clare mad a di-linguist:Rd party at dinner on Saturday, at theta how is
Gs ossenor- square.
The Duke of Grafton entertained • distinguished party at dinner yester-
day. at his house in Clarges.street.
The Duke of Leeds bad a select party at dinner yesterday, at hie Mule
In lituton,rtreet, Berke:ey-.mere.
Emily Marchioness of Loudonde ry entertained a leave party at dinner
yesterday, at her house in St. Jame.i.a.square.

MOVEMENTS.
The Duke of Norfolk lef town yesterday, fur his seat, Arundel Cesar,
Sunea.
The Earl of &leapt and family left town a• Saturday, for their tuna is
Scctland.

The Bari and Countess of Surrey and fatally have left tows. for Anna&
Castle.
Lord and Lady Braley u.i family have left town for their seat I■ Zara.
Lord and Licly Dudley Stewart arrived on Saturday, at Mrs. Codas*
Plimidilly, from the Continent.
Arrivals at the St. James's Hrt.ift, Jerstyn.street:—TM Hon. Captai■
Man-y, horn a tow; Mr. and Mrs. Danny and Miss Sanders, from thane
sea la Yorkshire.
Departures fort Jordan's Hotel, St. James'r-•twit sod Mrs.
Campion, for their sent, near lAlesster ; Mrs; and Mfr Sinsnow, for their
seat, near I.ltehdeld; and Colonel Trersoloty fur Cornwall.
An testy at the Royal }Wirt, S. Jantees.atreet Sarrates, Esq. bid
family, from France ; A. fr.weia, ewe., Esq.; Colonel Keene ; Dewed
Swains: and Mr. and Mrs. Ndt4 fSom a situ. DaStaralmaa "use
Msl. r C. Cdr" SA.* for Cftssesstar ; 3. CostaNA. Esq. tar Imre.

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LIVLICI2OOI, COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

LlVEftrOfsf.. SATURnAT, JI,XB 10, 1826.
We have NO a fair demand for British Plantation Sugar, princi-
pally for the scale; anti about 10.0 Muir. sold, the Brown or lower
at a reduction of about ls. ; East India only 100 bags
bare been sold ; middling white at 694. per cwt. In Foreign Sugar
soothing done. I/Inhumes shout 120 rung. Demerara and St. Vitt.
s cent, at 22.. C.I. a 25a. 6d. per cwt. The ("flee Market dull. only
*front 40 casks sold at former prices. In I 'Prow, Ginger, and Pi.
memo, nothing done. In ROM only come aiding wiles st tolerable
priers. In Dycwoods a tolerably r, tidy sale. 21i0 tons Campeachy
Igettwoml. at 6/. 7.. 64. to 6'. 104. 25 tons Sr. Ludt anti Jamaica,
,at 31. a 51. 2a. 61. 20 ton. Cuba Fuatic. at M. 24 tons Brazil, at
•110 Ita. 44 !MIX small N corragua %rood. as BM a 12/. ;" 10 tons '
amid, at 20!. 10s. a 211.; and CO tons Braziletto 11'o sal. at 71. per
• to-•. Early in thin week we had a better demand for Ashen,
a"tl a little advance wan obtained; but it has sinre become less
animated ; the pukka are 300 bd.. Montreal Po', at 22.. a
2•2 a. 6d. ; twenly.tive bunk p-art, at 255.; and fifty barrels of
I Hsi New Yowl; Pearl, at 24.. lid. per cwt. Yesterday 150 aemna
• Carat:ea Indigo Were cold by auction, at 34. dd. toll% with a lot
of line Flora, at la. ikl. per lb., being about 3d. a 61. lower than
p.icre .le.. The aaletin Hide. are small this week ; noir 1.5(10
• t•eted Brazil at 54. a hid. per lb., and 4,500 llnnie Ilitlec at
91. e cll. In Rice 200 casks l'aroltna, by auction, at 16a. 64. a
• 17.. I , rut NM lraga Dint India at IS.. per cwt. No calm in Tar.
•In Tucrentin- 500 brit. sold at 8.. 9.1. pro cwt. The vales of To.
baccosire swain very limited. In the Corn market much has been
doing, and lithcat its a little hither. MO brit. *weft American
Flour have t etas 011 at 325. 6t. a 345. 3d. Shumae goes off
• 'lowly at 12.. for Sicilly, 13a. for Malaga, and fo. 64. for Verona.
60 tons Palm Oil have been said at 211. a 211. 10s. In Salt-
a further reduction has been submitted to ; 260 bags
ratvirng
been sold at 22.. per cwt. Cotton bac been dull this week,
and prices lower. say Ad. told. per lb. The 'Alec consint of 2.200
bags Georgia at 64. a 7jJ. ; 4:0 New Orleans at 7d. a ilAsi. ; 1150
Alabama at Sid. a 74d.; 'l5O Pernambuco at 10.14. a fld. ; 350
ftlaranham at ila 104. ; 1511 Bahia at 94d.
14 a 91d. ; 100 Dame-
• rs`a at 914. all d.; 430 Egyptian at 73d. a 1.4 ; 350 Surat at sd.
; and 50 Bengal at Old. per lb.-making a total of only
3.110 bags.

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