The Sun.
London, England, 1852-07-07 00:00:00

PETERBOROUGH.

The nomination of two fit knights to represent this
city in Parliament took place yesterday, and the town
has been in a high state of excitement from the fact that
of three candidates two are the nominees of Earl Fitz mil.
Ham, and the third (tlr. Clifton) has been started by a
coalition between the extreme Liberals, the Radicals,
and Conservatives.

At eleven o'clock the High Bailiff took the chair in
the Sessions House, and the proceedings commenced.
The Hon. George Wentworth Fitzwilliam was first
proposed by Mr. THOMAS ALDERSJN Coosa, and se-
conded by Dr. WALKER.
The Hon. Richard Watson was proposed by Dr. PA-
LEY, and seconded by Mr. J. wax ND HEAD. draper.
Mr. Clifton was then proposed by Mr. JOHN G. AT-
KINSON, and seconded by Mr. PERCEVAL, solicitor, in a
long and energetic speech.
The show of hands being called for, about ninety-five
hands were held up for Mr. Fi•zwilliam, about half that
number for Mr. Watson, and an overwhelming majority
in favour of Mr. Clifton.

A poll was demanded by Mr. Head for Mr. Watson, and
the same waa fixed to cum m -Ilea o‘i Wednesday (this day).

SCARBUROUGET.

The nomination took place at the Town hall this
(Tnesd i)) morning, at ten o'clock. The three candi-
dates and their supporters mustered very strong, and
proceeded in proses-ion to the Town-hall, accompanied
by bands of music, banner,. &y.
Sir J,,hn Ji.hastorse, Bart., was proposed by JoHN
WHARTON , the chairman of his committee, and se
couded by Dr, •VIURRAY

G.,raf; F. Y ,uug. E.q , was praposed by EDWARD
H FFIN HELDEN. Esq , and secunded by JOHN HAR
RISuN

L ,rd gulgrave was proposed by Mr ALFRED DAN-
LET, seconded by Sir IN-11.1.1.4.x LOWTHORP.
At the time of sending utY our dispatch Mr. G. F
Yiung was addres,ing the eb-ctors, after which Lord
Mulgr.ve had to deliver his addre3s. We learn bt
electric telegraph that the show of hands was against
Mr. Young, whose friends demanded a poll.
The contest will be very severe. It is believed Sir
John Johnstone is safe, aid that the contest will be be-
tween Mr. Young and Lord Mulgrave.

RICHIIOND.
The election for this borough took place to-day (Tues-
day), and the two former Members, Mr. Rush and Mr.
Wy rill, were re-elected without opposition.

DEVIZES.
The election for the borough of Devizes took place at
eleven o'clock yesterday ( Tuesday), at the Town-
hall, Devizes, before Mr. Henry Butcher, jun., the
mayor.

Mr. G. WAYLAND proposed, and Mr. BURT seconded,
Mr. George Welker Hen. age.
Mr. G. M. CLARKE and Mr. JOSEPH CROCKETT,
sec., proposed and seconded Captain John Neilson Glad-
stone.
No other candidate having been proposed, Mr. He
neage and Captain Gladstone were declared duly
elected.—(Cheers.)
Mr. HENEAGE then thanked the electors. He could
not consent to disturb the principles of free trade by
any attempt to renew the corn-laws. and he hoped that
when the questions of protection and free trade were
set at rest, he should see such a union of parties as to
form a strong Government, and one not at the mercy of
the " Irish Brigade."
Captain GLADSTONE, R.N., returned thanks. It was
his strong desire to support the Administration of
Lord Derby, but he could not do so in an unqual►fied
manner. He felt that there would be a majority of
Members not in favour of protection in the new Parlia-
ment.

Th Inks were then given to the mayor, and the election
terminated.

CARDIFF.

The town is in a state of excitement, Dr. Nicholls,
late member for the dist. ict boroughs, who is again a
a candidate, was roughly bandied on leaving the Town-
hall at.ps, where he had been addressing the electors.
The police came to the rescue. Captain Napier was
struck by a fellow, who was immediately taken into ens.
Cody. Snow of hands in favour of Mr. Walter Coffin
Poll demanded for Dr. Ntehlll, by Mr. Charles C. Wil-
liams. Poll to-morrow ('his day).

BATTY'S GRAND NATIONAL HIPPO-
DRONtE,
Opposite the Broad Walk, Kensington-gardens,
Is now ot.Eisi for the Season
The most popular place of amusement in London.
TO-MORhOW, July 9, an Ascent in the Royal Hippodrome
Balloon, at Half-past S!x o'clock precisely ; doors open at Five,
when an opportunity will be allowed the public of witnessing the
inflation.
In addition to the novel entertainments, a Stag has been trained,
winch will be introdu ed in the Royal Hunt every evening
Mr. Batty has entered into an engagement with Mr. Burr, to in-
troduce the ancient sport of Hawking, who will shortly appear.
A splendid Brass Band will be in attendance.
Admission—Reserved Seats, 35.; First Class, 25.; Second ditto,
Is.; Third ditto, d.
Doors open at Five, to commence at Six precisely,