The Sun.
London, England, 1847-01-27 00:00:00

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY AND LIBERTY OF

WESTMINSTER.
(-atrium-Ex,
MR. LEADER has declared his intention to
decline seeking a renewal of your suffrages.
In addressing the Electors of Westminster as a Candidate to fill
the expected vacancy, I 'deem it right to state that I should not
venture to offer myself unless I had been previously* hononred by the
unsought preference of a highly-respectable portion of the consti-
tuency. I do, however, gladly avail myself of this mark of confl-
dence and shall now briefly state to the Electors the grounds on
which I solicit their support, namely, the political options which I
have hitherto maintained, and to which I shall adhere.
One of the most important questions of the present day is whether
the principle of Free Trade should be carried out by a series of mea-
sures, prompt but not precipitate, efficient hut not destructive, or
whether we are to revert to the old system of monopoly and protec-
tion. lam the decided friend of Free Trade.
On the subject of Education, which now happily commands the
attenti'n of a vesy large part of the community, I enter.ain a deep
anxiety that means should be adopted for the due instruction of the
people at large, and that on the most comprehensive basis—on prin-
ciples fair and just to all, to whatever profession of Christianity they
may belong.
I need scarcely add my voice to the universal opinion that the laws
relating to the poor require extensive modification.
I have always been an advocate for the Ballot and for the exten-
sion of the Suffrage.
I think it unnecessary to eater Into further details. When in Par
!lament I acted, and, it again returned, intend to act on the principle
of progress, and to support all well-considered Improvements in our
laws and institutions, for which there is a just and growing demand.
My best appeal, however, to your confidence is-my votes.
With respect to foreign policy, I deprecate all interference in the
affiirs of other nations, unless when such interference becomes
indispensably necessary for the safety of our country, or the protec—
tion of its most important interests—a necessity which, 1 apprehend
very seldom occurs.
Constant attendance in Parliament the Electors of Westminster
have a right to expect from their Member—in that respect I may
Safely promise that I shall not be found wanting.
I have the honour to e, gentlemen,
"Your faithful and obedient servant,
• CHARLES LUSHINGTON.
I, Palate-gardens, Bayswater, 26th Jan., 1847.

BOSTON, STAMFORD, and BIRMINGHAM
RAILWAY.—(STAMFORD and WISBEACII LINE).
Notice IS hereby given, that the ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY
MEETING of the SHAREHOLDERS of this Company will be held,
pursuant to the Boston, Stamford, and Birmingham Railway Act,
1846, (Stamford and Wisbeach Line). on WznauDAT, the 17th day
of February next, at the Company's offices, IS, Abingdon-street,
Westminster, at One o'clock in the afternoon precisely, for the pur-
pose of transacting such business as is required by the Act of Parlia-
ment to be performed.
'And notice is hereby also given, that Immediately on the termina-
tion of the said Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting, an EXTRAORDI-
NARY and SPECIAL MEETING of the Shareholders of this Com-
pany will be held at the Company's Offices aforesaid, for the purpose
of confirming or otherwise an Agreement entered into by the Direc-
tors of the Boston, Stamford, and Birmingham Railway Company
with the Directors of the Great Northern Railway Company, for the
lease and sale of the Boston, Stamford, and ttirmingham Midway,
and its Extension, to the Great Northern Railway Company, upon
the terms and conditions mentioned in such Agreement, and promul-
gated Mahe Shareholders in the renort presented to and adoted by
the General Meeting of the Shareholders, held at the Company's
offices on the 22d day of December last. And also for the purpose
of submitting to and obtaining the confirmation of the Shareholders
to drafts of the several Bills hereinafter mentioned, which are
about to be introduced into Parliament in the present Sessions, viz.
A Bill to empower the Boston, Stamford, and Birmingham Rail-
way Company to make a Railway from the Syaton and Peterborough
Railway, at or near Peterborough, to ale Stamford and Wisbeach
line of the Boston, Stamford, and Birmingham Aailway, In the
parish of Thorney and Isle of Ely.
A Bill to empower the Boston, Stamford, and Birmingham Rail-
way Company to make a Branch Railway from the Stamford and
Wisheach Line of the Boston, Stamford, and Birmingham Railway,
at Wiebeach, to Wisbeach Harbour, and to construct certain works
at Wisbeach Harbour.
A Bill to empower the Boston, Stamford, and Birmingham Rail-
way Company to make a Railway from Wisbeach to Sutton .bridge,
with a Branch to Sutton fit. Mary, and to improve the Harbour at
Sutton-bridge.

THOMAS MACULAY, Chairman.
GEORGE HUSSEY PACKE, Vice-Chairman.
GEORGE SAWARD, Secretary.
Company's Offices, 18, Abingdon-street, Westminster,
Jan. 20, 1847.

CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY
lJ HALF-YEARLY ORDINARY 3IEETING.
The Half-yearly Ordinary Meeting of the Shareholders of this
Company will be held at the Company's Offices, 61, Moorgate.street,
London, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of February nest, at one
o'clock precisely.

SPECIAL MEETING.
And mice is hereby given, that an Extraordinary, or Special
General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company will be held
At the Company's °dices. 61, Moorgate-street, London, on the paid
Wednesdy. the 10th day of February. next, at Half past One o'
precisely,a to approve of the Bill to be submitted to Parliament inClocl the
ensuing session, for extending the Line of the Chester and Holyhead
Railway at Chester, and Holyhead respectively—for authorising cer-
tain alterations in the levels of the said railway, and for empowering
the Company to subscribe towards the construction of a Ilarbeur at
Holyhead, and to purchase, hire, and use Steam-boats.
And also to approve ~f a Bill to be submitted to Parliament in the
ensuing session for making a Railway from Mold, in the county of
Flint, to join the Chester and Holyhead Railway in the par The
"ish of
Hawardea, in the same county, with branches, to be called
Mold Railway."
The Register of Transfers will be closed from the 31st of January
until after the meeting.
By order, GEORGE RING, Secretary.
GI, Moorgate-street, London, January 6, 1947.

VJEAM via the CAPE to MADRAS, CAL-
CUTTA, PENANG, SINGAPORE, and HONG-KONG,
calling at the C kPE, MAURITIUS and CEYLON.
The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company intend
to l'ispatch their Steam Ships.
" PEKIN," of I,ooo.Tons, 400 horse power, 30th January.
"POTTINGER " of 1,400 Tons, 500 horse power, sth February.
The accommodation for passengers are of a very superior descrip-
tion. The Cabin fittings, together with bedding, linen, and every
requisite are provided at the Company's expense, The rates of pas-
sage are, to the Cape, GO/. ; to the Mauritius, 751. ; to Calcutta, 241.,
including a handsome ta,le, wines, &c., and every expense.
For plans and further particulars, apply at the Company's Offices,
51, St, Mary Axe, London. •

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