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EVENING EDITIOX.

SANDWICH ELECTION.
SAXDWICH, T'UtSAT EVENING.—This election has ter-
minated in the return of the Tory candidate—but every ruse
that the Tories are acquainted with (and they are excellent
tacticians) was resorted to in order to secure his'election.
Among others they practised the following one—they issued
early in the morning this placard :—" God save the Queen.—
Contervative triumph.—(By express. )—The Duke of Wel-
lington, Premier.—Majority, 43.—Resignation of Ministers.
—ln consequence of their not being able to carry the re-intro.
duction of their Slavery Bill, and provide for the deficiency of
the two millions and al& in the revenue." As there are
many persons who like to be on the strongest side, and others
(especially in Sandwich and Deal) who think that mere is to
be gained by adhering to an expectant rather than a falling
Government, this ruse, in all probability, obtained several
votes. Immediately after the close of the poll, the Mayor pro-
ceeded to cast up the poll-books, when he declared the num-
bers to be—

Mr. Lindsay
Colonel Fox ....
Alrjority for Lindsay —46
Lindsay then bri,fly addressed the electors, thanking
them fur their kirdness in [placing him in the proud position
in which he stood as representative of their borough.
Colonel Fox also addressed the electors, and stated that he
should collie forward again at the next election, which hit felt
confident would be attencird with very different results.

A vote of thanks was then given to the Mayor, who returned
thanks.

HEREFORDSHIRE.
(FROLI a CORRESFONDENT.)
CORN-LIWS.--Th: Tories and Monopolists are become
dreadfully alarmed at the determination of Ministers, to
affivd retiel to the poor of this country, by a repeal of
the odious duties on corn, timber, and sugar ; hand-bills
have been circulated by two or three hungry lawyers in the
town of Ross, for the purpose of alarming the agricultu-
rists of the country, and calling upon them o petition
against their repeal. But we hope the landed interest of
Herefordshire Is not. so easily deluded. Every well
wisher to his country should be up and stirring, and sup-
port the present patriotic Government in their struggle
for free trade, and to afford relief to the "starving
minas " of their fellow-creatures.

CALEDONIAN ASYLUM.
The twenty-fourth anniversary of this institution Was
celebrated yesterday at Freemasons' Tavern; The this-
4ntet,. offitinhot,' iu the chair, and supported on the
left, by Sir Charles Napier, and on the right by Sir
Augustus D'Este. Among the company were Sir James
Clark, Bart., the Hon. C. Hope, Charles Barclay, Esq.,
P. M. Stewart, Esq., Capt. Charles Forbes, and the Rev.
Dr. Cooke.

On the entrance of the Chairman, accompanied by,
Sir Charles Napier, the applause was most enthu-
siastic. Sir Charles Napier was dressed in his usual
way, with a white waistcoat, black cravat, and blue coat,
and. attracted universal attention, of which he seemed
not at all aware. It would be difficult to meet with a
man of such simplicity of manner, or so far removed
frelii p.m/thing like pomp or ceremony, as the hero of St.
Jean d'Acre. He came among the company as a com-
mon visitor, and seemed surprised that he was received
with such enthusiastic applause.
After the usual loyal toasts had been given, the Chair-
man gave " The Army and Navy."
Sir A. D'EsTE returned thanks for the army.
Sir C. NAPIER, in returning thanks for the navy, said
he believed he was the senior officer of the service pre-
sent. lie had been in the navy for for forty-one years.
He had served in all parts of the globe, and he had never
yet seen any navy to be compared to that of his own.
country. On the coast of Syria, the British navy had
distinguished itself not only by its bravery, but its scienti-
fic skill. On that occasion the army and navy acted in
unison, and he trusted they would always do so, and
thereby maintain the high character which this country
had so justly obtained for the efficiency of the two great
bulwarksof the nation.

The CHAIRMAN then gave " The Duke of Sussex, the
President of the Caledonian' Asylum," and paid a high
compliment to the Royal Family for the support which
they had given to the Institution. Three of the Royal.
family had supported it—the Duke of York, the Duke
of Kent, and the Duke of Sussex. Two of these were
gone, but one remained, and he would therefore propose
the health of the Duke of Sussex,lthe President of the
Caledonian Asylum.
The piper of his Royal Highness played the reel of
" Tulloaligorum," to which the whole assembly responded
by the loudest applause ; and while the shouts continued,
The Chisholm, as a good Highlander, dressed in
the costume of his country, left the chair, and was fol-
lowed by-Sir. Charles Napier, and two Highland Chief-
tains dressed in the garb of Old Gaul, and danced in pre-
sence of the company, and to their great delight the
dance of " Tullochgorum." Some Englishmen who were
present seemed astonished at. the exhibition, hut the
Highlanders were delighted, and said when they saw
" The Chisholm" and " The Napier," dancing together,
that Charley Napier could dance as well as fight. •
The CitAtintAx then gave success to the Caledonian
Asylum, when the boys, to the number of seventy-six,
marched round the • room to the great delight the
company ; they appeared in the best health, and attracted
great attention.
Previous to the reading of the Report the CHAIRMAN
stated. thilt he had visited the establishment, and he was
never more gratified in his life than he was by the pro-
ficiency of the boys, and he therefore took that opportu-
nity of paying a just compliment to the Rev. Mr. Lees,
for the admirable manner in which he performed his
duty to the establishment,
The SECRETARY then read the list of the subscrip-
tions, which were most liberal. Among many other
names were the following :—The Earl of Haddington,
10 guineas additional ; G. Lindsay, additional 5 guineas ;
Colonel Sir Duncan M`Dougal, 8 guineas additional ;
Sir Augustus D'Este, 5 guineas additional. The Mar-
quis of Abercorn. additional 25/. ;• Lady Shaw Steward,
additional 25L ; The Chisholm, additional 10 guineas ;
Sir .Charles Napier, 5 guineas ; Sir 0. Forbes, in addi-
tion to 399/., 10 guineas ; George Forbes, Esq., additional
5 guineas ; Captain Charles Forbes, 5 guineas ; the Rev.
Alexander. Fletcher, 10 guineas. The amount altogether
for the year, we believe, is about 800/.
The dinner was excellent, and the attendance good.
The company broke up about twelve o'clock.

THE CORN-LAWS, &c.
A densely crowded meeting of the inhabitants of
Kendal was held on the evening of Monday, the 10th
inst., in the Town Hall, James Machell, Esq., in the chair.
The resolutions were moved, seconded, and unani-
mously and rapturously cheered, by a meeting which,
nevertheless, resolved that if these propositions be re-
jected, they would never relax until the whole restric-
tion on bread be abolished.

Allan Simpson, Esq.. Alderman J. Wilson, Coun-
cillor Gibson, John Whitwell, Esq. Rev. Edw. Hawkes,
John Thompson, Esq., Rev. Gilbert Elliot, Vicar of
Lesley Thore ; Rev. D. Jones, Independent clergyman ;
Rev. John Guthrie, Presbyterian minister ; Mr. John.
Somerville, Alderman R. Wilson, J. J. Wilson, John
Gill, Chartist, and Lawrence O'Connel, weaver, took
part in the proceedings, and a petition was agreed to and
forwarded to Mr. S. W. Wood for presentation.
The following are the resolutions
1. That this meeting regards the existence of all
monopolies that fetter and crush industry, and which
have already told with such alarming effect upon the
trade of this kingdom, as part of a system which, if con-
tinued, must sooner or later bring ruin upon the nation
at large. That the interests of all classes, and especially
of the agricultural and manufacturing labourer, impera-
tively demand their abolition, and require the establish-
ment of such a.system of free trade as would open to the
wants and products of this country the supplies and
markets of the world.
2. That the high price of sugar, the protection so long
exclusively enjoyed by the West India planters, and the
danger of entirely closing our trade with the Brazils, as
well as the financial state of this country, call for an im-
mediate alteration of the sugar duties to the full extent
proposed by the Government ; and this meeting con-
templates with indignation the possible rejection of so
wise and necessary a measure.
3. That in the opinion of this meeting the indispen-
sable means of supporting human life ought not, under a
wise system of legislation, to be subject to taxation of
any description ; yet, believing that the alteration of the
duties on grain proposed by Lord Johnßussell will he a
vast benefit to the country, it views with cordial satis-
faction such a change, and regards with determined op-
position all attempts to frustrate this approach to a more
equitable system.
4. That the alarming increase of disease and poverty
in the land is attributable to the high price of provisions
and the stagnation of trade ; and that the principles of
religion, humanity, and justice, require that there should
be a free supply of the necessaries, rather than the luxu-
ries of life.

• (From the Liverpool Chronicle.)
The all-absorbing topic with all men of all classes is,
of course; the announcement made last night week in
the House of Commons by Lord John Russell on the sub-
ject of the Corn-laws. Honour to the Ministers for this
announcement ! The people have now something tan_
gible, Something palpable, something real to struggle for
in the political warfare. The Reform Bill was only a
means. We are now about to wrestle for an end. The
electors- of this country' will, in all probability, before
many weeks arekever, be appealed to for their verdict
upon the bread-tax. What should the
be edo
at such an important crisis ? There should pub-
lie meetings in every 'quarter of the land to ad_
iseiveral
dresS both Houses of Parliament on the subject. All
schisms, all differences of opinion, theP
sections of the Liberal party should be cast to the winds,
and they should work as one man, with one heart, for
"a consiuntnation so devoutly to be w
•
ished" There
should be unceasing. agitation. And, above all, the con-
stituents of every county and borough in the land should
have a candidate ready, who, if
elected,_ will support the
31inisters in their endeavours to
settle this momentous
question. The cause now rests with the people them-
selves, The Ministers have nobly and gallantly put
themselves in the front of .o. the battle. The issue is with
the country.

According to private letters from Rio Janeiro
lately received, it appears the young Emperor of Brazil had
been specially invited to send a %presentative to the grand
Convention proposed to be held of all the new States of
America, North and South. . The place of meeting had not
been determined on, but it was not supposed that it would be
at Panama, as fixed upon some years ago when this Conven-
tion was first talked about and agreed upon. It is stated also
that an Envoy from Brazil to Paraguily had been resolved
upon, and would lie received favourably in that Republic, ac_
cording to accounts received from thence. This event roar
tend to facilitate an opening to commercial- intercourse with
that comparatively unknown country, for when once opened to
Brazil, there hill be less difficulty about the admission of other
States to the same privilege, and in any case foreign comraodi-.
ties will find an easier vent there by transit through Bruit,
when once the two neighbouring States t,
have come to the sie-.
sired understanding. The now well aseervained death of Dr.
Francia is calculated to work a complete revolution in Paraguay,*.
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