The Sun.
London, England, 1865-05-18 00:00:00

ELECTI

ON INTELLIGENCE.

NORTH DERBYSHIRE.

A requisition having been presented to Mr. W.
Jackson, the present member for Newcastle-pLaer_
Lyme, asking him to allow himself to 1,7), nominated
for North Derbyshire at the -Jett general election
in place of Mr. Thorro-iiil, who wishes to retire, the
hon. gentlemar--who is owner of the Claycross
collierie has consented, and has issued an address,
1"... which he says :

"For. my political principles and conduct I refer you to
my past public life. I have always endeavoured to preserve
the order and freedom of our British institutions, and
to adapt them by careful and well considered improvements
to the growing intelligence and necessities of the times. I
was one of the early supporters of those great measures of
free trade which of late years have added largely to the
development and prosperity of commerce, and brought
plenty to the homes of our people, and which, particularly
during the crisis of the American contest, have enabled us
to withstand a shock of unprecedented severity, and by our
strength and self-reliance to triumph over all commercial
difficulty. lam happy to believe that this prosperity has
not been confined to the commercial and manufacturing
interest, but that the landed interest has received a full
share of the benefit. Commerce and agriculture must go
hand in hand, for the land and the industries connected
with it can never cease to form the real basis of our politi-
cal and social system. Being by education and conviction
a member of the Church of England, I have endeavoured
to increase her efficiency by promoting the building and
endowment of churches and schools. I have also felt it
my duty to aid other Christian communities in spreading
religion and education among the people. While thus
acknowledging my allegiance to the Established Church, I
express my conviction that her best interests will be se-
cured by relying as much as possible on her own strength
and the devotion of her members. I have long been satis-
fied that an extension of tho suffrage ought to be conceded,
but I do not believe that any measure of electoral reform
will bo final or satisfactory which regards numbers only,
without equally considering the claims of those who by
education, industry, and connection with the more intelli-
gent pursuits of life are well entitled to be intrusted with
the franchise. I have always supported the proper and effi-
cient maintenance of our army and navy, but I am desirous
that these important branches of public service should be
administered with the utmost economy consistent with their
efficiency. I consider the country deeply indebted to the
services of the volunteers, and I have always given them
hearty encouragement. If elected, I shall continue to offer
a general independent support to Lord Palmerston's Admi-
nistration. lam of opinion that they have carried on the
government of the country during critical times with judg-
ment and moderation. My parliamentary experience, my
acquaintance with mercantile pursuits, and my personal
interests in the mining prosperity of North Derbyshire will,
I hope, enable me faithfully to represent the various sec-
tions of your constituency, whether engaged in agriculture,
manufactures, or commerce, or in developing the mineral
resources of Scarsdale and the High Peak. If you should
return me to Parliament, it will be my pleasure to bo at all
times accessible to my constituents, and I will devote my
best energies and attention to furthering the local interests
of the division."