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quenceof the expected retirement of Mr. Grote. An active
Committee was appointed to take steps to carry the resolution
into effect.

YORKSHIRE.
(From the Leeds Mercury.)
THE APPROACHING ELECTIONS.—We earnestly hope that
the West Riding of Yorkshire will not, at the stning, elec.
tion, return a single Monopoly-man. Fur the 'titling itself,
Lord Illorpeth will be returned triumphantly. Whether Sir
George Strickland will again offer himself is doubtful : we un-
derstand that he is desirous to retire, if a suitable successor
should appear ; and it is possible that a son of Earl Fitzwilliam,
whose dauntless and disinterested advocacy of the interests of
the people in the House of Lords has won the admiration of
the whole country, may be induced to become a candidate.
Fur the borough of Leeds it is knoWn that Mr. Baines retires,
owing to the state of his health. It is rumoured that the
Tories have tried to induce one of the Beckett family and the
Hon. James Stuart Wortley to come forward; but, if we are
rightly informed, those gentlemen have had the prudence to
decline the invitation.
As for Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, and Sheffield, we
cannot entertain a doubt that they will return staunch anti-
monopoly men.
Knaresborough is threatened with one, if not two, monopoly
men as candidates; but we hope the electors of that seat of
the linen trade will show themselves true to the principled of
commercial freedom, and return two supporters of the Govern-
ment measures.
Will not Ripon make a desperate effort to fling off the yoke
of Mrs. Lawrence and the surrounding aristocrats, and join in
the great work of putting down monopolies? We call also
upon the seaports of Hull, Whitby, and Scarborough, and
upon York and,Beverley, to support her Majesty's Government
in their great undertaking—au undertaking eminently calcu-
lated to promote the prosperity of foreign commerce and of
the shipping interest, and to give a mighty impulse to all our
eastern seaports.
WEST RIDING OF Yotteselese—The announcement of the
names of Morpetb and Milton as candidates for the West
Riding of Yorkshire has just reached us. Sir George Strick-
land having announced his intention of not again soliciting the
suffrages of the electors, a requisition has been presented to
Lord Milton, who has sent them an answer, in which he ac-
cedes to their wishes.—Leeds Mercury.
Axeovete—We do not expect any opposition here, parties
being so nearly balanced. Any effort to displace either of our
Members wooed, we have no doubt, be unsuccessful.
Asuatiteros.—News arrived at Ashburton, on Thursday
evening, that C. lushing.on, Esq., the member for this bo-
rough, intended to resign at the next dissolution of Parlia-
ment. A meeting of the Liberal electors was speedily congre-
gated at Foaden s Assembly-room. A letter was read from
Lord Cranstoun, assuring the electors he should do his utmost
to assist in the return of Mr. Jardine, a gentleman of Liberal
politics. Mr. Jardine is a wealthy merchant, largely engaged
in the China trade, and front his well-known principles, will
be well received at Ashburton, and will be sure to be elected.
It is expected that Mr. Jardine wia address the electors this
day. (Friday. ) Western Times.
J3nADS'oRD.—In consequence of a rumour that E. C. Lister,
Esq., one of the present Liberal Members for the above be.
rough, intended to retire from the representation, in the event
of a dissolution of Patliametit, a numerous meeiin,,e of the
friends of Reform seas held in the large room of the bowling
Green Inn, T. G. Clayton, Esq., of Bierley, in the chair.
After some time spent in conversation, Mr. W. Lister, eldest
son of the Member, f,rmally staied that he had been authorised
by his father to signify his determination to retire from public
life at the close of the present Session of I 'ornament. A reso-
lution was adopted, inviting the Hon. Gentleman to continue
his services, and thanking both him and Jr.A Busfeild for their
past services. It appearing, however, that the determination
of Alr. Liver to retire was unalterable, a motion was proposed
and adopted to the effect, that the meeting would not support
any candidate who might • offer himself who was not pre-
pared to support the principles of free trade, and especially
with reference to the repeal of the Co:n-laws ; the abo-
lition of 'Church-rates, and an extension of the suffrage were
also mentioned. Mr. W. C. Lister was mentioned as being
an eligible successor to his father,_and that gentleman said,
that it he was thought worthy to occupy so distinguished a
posthe should feel highly honoured, and that, in fact, it was an
object of his ambition. On Weduesday night the Radical As-
sociation held a meeting at the Hope and Anchor Inn, and
passed a resolution to the effect, that strenuous eraleavours
should be made to effect the return of an individual who would
exert himself to obtain an extension of the suffrage. Three
gentlemen—Colona Thompson; Richard Cobden, Esq., Man-
chester, and Flamer Stanstield, Esq., of Leeds—were toed.
ttoned as being agreeable to the Radical electors. The Cheetege
also formed an election committee, and determined to bring
forward a candidate.—Leeds Mercury.
RAPE OF BRAMBE a. —There is a very preponderating:nun-
ber of Whigs in Steyning, Worthing, and Shoreham, and the
elections for the Rape almost turn upon the majority there. It
is believed in several quarters, upon reputed good ao,hority„
that D. Salomens, Esq., a gentleman unanimously esteemed int
this part of the county, will come forward at the proper time.--
inha
pe flies o
f borough,
Horace
Brighton Herald.
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liwausarra.iTedTohne gshaotsutrdoafyTonrigyihstm
alksa
It
Twiss, Esq., of rotten borough notoriety, and over whom
Schedule A put an extinguisher, which some of the Bury poli-
ticians of the Gall minus the Spurzheim genus are vainly at-
tempting to remove.— Suffolk Chronicle.
CHICIIRsTER.—J. A. Smith, Esq., the Libl M
~
esabase will be returned as cne Member, and
either Lordera Areour Len-
nox or Lord Maids as the Orange or Tory Member. Should
an opposition be started, we rely with confidence on Mr. Sal
ith
being at the head of the poll —Hampshire Independent.
Citaisrenunce.—We rejoice to hear the borough will be
contested at the next election by Sir G. T. Get-els. The
electors of Christchurch will thus have the opportunity
of
knowing how much they value the blessings of dear foal,and
how they appreciate Sir Georg: Rose's determination, tnt
cheap sugar and cheap bread shall not, as tar as he is ,oina
cerned, be the portion of the hard-working V
oourer and
operative of Erighind._gamishire kidtpenfent:
COLERAINE ELECTION.—If an HA • '
lieette Liberal comes
forward his success is sure.
EXETER.—Mr. W. Hobson Furlone
and Mr. Alderman
Woolmer have been to town to look .tore " a man" to stand for
„
Exeter. They were most grae'esi a
y received by the Carlton
Cab, utßenj no "mi man" was ferlhcommg. 'the fast report is
Mr. a
Devon n Saltere•tf the Brewery, Exeter and Mount'
Radford , will eome forward.— Western Times.
EYE.—It is rilM4Dred here that a party of the burgesses are
determined to have an opposition, for the sake of getting some-
thing for their votes, as they came t understand why they should
not have a share of the Carlton Club gold, equally with Ipswich,
Norwich, and other neighbouring boroughs.—Suffolk Chro-
nicle.
FALKIRE.--It is quite remarkable and ridiculous, that all
the fuss lately made by the Carlton Club should have evaporated
into something lighter than air, and that the vaunted opponent
of Gillon now shrinks from the contest! The Tortes are
gnawing their fingers how to disunite us and our sister burghs
from our tried, able, consistent and first representative.—Perth
.4dvertiser.
Gti.uxnwica.—We are authorised to statethat, in the event
et a dissolution of Parliament, our former faithful and honour-
able representative, Captain Deans Dundas, will offer himselE
in conjunction with Edward George Barnard, Esq., as a candi-
date on the Liberal interest ; and there is not the shadow of
a doubt but that he will he successful.—Kentish Mercury.
HELSTON.—NIr. Basset, the present Member for this
borough, has already addressed the electors in anticipation of
a dissolution. The 'Honourable Gentleman proffers a continu-
ance of his services.—/bid.
HUI,L.—One of the Liberal candidates to be brought for-
wardat Hull on the ensuing election is Mr. Clay, nephew of
the Member for the Tower Hamlets. We hope the electors
will iininediately select some other decided friend of free trade,
to turn out Sir Walter James, who has disgraced that great
commercial constituency by voting in favour of monopoly.—
Leeds Mercury.
• Keaausitotiouest. —Various are the rumours of candidates
for the representation of Knaresborough, iu the event of an
early dissolution of Parliament, some of the leading parties
being anxious to support two candidates who will take shares
to the amount of 10,0001, in a proposed railway from Bolton
station, near Tadcaster, to Knaresborough ! and one of these,
It Is reported, is to be a certain Alderman, of York, who is a
large railway speculator, and who, if returned, would be cer-
tain to obtain for Knaresborough the proposed railway ! We
entreat the Reformers to rouse themselves at the call of their
Queen and their country, and by immediate and energetic
efforts to secure the return of two friends to commercial tree-
dom.—Leeds Mercury.
REPRESENTATION OF SOUTH LANCASHIRE.—EIectors of
South Lancashire, arouse your energies! Select two candi-
dates pledged to support her Majesty's Government in their
endeavouri to alter the Corn-laws and the Timber and the
Sugag Duties. I have no doubt of success. They will be sup-
ported by the commercial men of Liverpool, excepting the
West India monopolists; manufacturing Manchester, with her
Anti-Corn-law League, will support them without distinction
Of party. Whig, Tory, and Radical, will rally round the Anti-
Corn-law banner. lhey likewise will he supported by the
manufacturing towns of Stockport, Bolton, Bury, 1, Vigan, Roch-
dale, Blackburn, Oldham, &c. Let no time be lost ; let our
candidates be brought before the electors, and victory is eer-
tain.—Letter in the Liverpool Mercury.
LEICESTF.R. —We are convinced that no league between the
Tories and the Chartists—should such take place—can overcome
that power which the Liberals vet possess, and can, if they
choose, exert.—Leicestershire Chronicle.
PETEILMELD.—II is rumoured that the present respected
;hat his
and deservedly-popular Member is about to retire,
and
Carter,
c
secession 'will be the means of introducing Mr.
Edward
the son of the late respected Bonham _artoer,o q,, to the
people of Petersfield. If anything could•ditifinsle Es
us for the
ned with the in.
c
loss of Mr. Hector, who has long been I
dependent electors of Petersfield and (f ' Hampshire in them
struggles against the Tory oligarchy, it will be that he is'
likely to be succeeded by the son of Bonham Carter, a main
never to be forgotten by the "Liberals _
. HaAsps tre 1
of Hampshire, whil42
h•
political integrity is respected and revered
dependent.
atified to anr.ounce to our
SOUTHAMPTON.—We are g,
friends that Southampton is
in a condition to gear her share in
lid if information, on which wethe approaching conflict,a
rising and 'intelligent town will
perfectly rely, is collect, this
of the
by the inflictionslip-slop Tory imbe.
not be disgraced
representatives. It is only by corn.
be its
Giles who aspire to
Tory faction can be defeated.
bination and energy the
long pull, a strong pull. and a pull edogether, and the
hide iendcat.victory
is certate—Hanipshire
.„ _Rumours have been prevalent during SuNDF.ac....i. •
of
the
is the intention our that ithonourable and worthy
PR't week
representative • , Andrew White, Est.,
private id to retire into -
ea
adissolution of
of
in the event Parliament, which it is probable
• cot is
far distant. We believe these reports are all remat
t having, as yet, publicly P. tire,
si tote no „„ expressed his intentions
an the subject. We hope, indeed, that he will again offer his
services to the constituency of this important and populous,
borough.— Sunderland Herald.
Tituate—We are authorised to state that, in the event of a
dissolution of the present Parliament, our borough Member,
Mr. Turner, will immediately pay his respects in person to the
electors. Of hie cordial reception there cannot be the slightest
doubt.— West Briton.
WINCHESTER.—We rejoice to see the name of Mr. Paulett
ittilcimay in the minority on the division of Tuesday night.
The vote of Mr. iliklmay if taken, as we take it, to be a woof
of his opinitlea on the ministerial policy, his election for Wine
chestez, came when it may, is quite sale. We are much pleased
te hear that-there is every probability of a second Reform Can-
didate coming forward fir this city at the forthcoming election,
—Hampshire 4e-iependent.
Yoitic,-,e. F. Barkley, Esq., of London, has offered hiss-
self auk a candidate on the Reform interest for the represeeta-
lion of the city ox York at the next election._ He is on y very
psrtially supported by the Liberals, many of of wh_ omconeader his
mat.; forward only calculated to
divide theinterest and
weaken"weaken"the cause.— Sunderland Herald.

VENICR, MAY 4.—The Athenaeum and the
city of Venice sustained yesterday a very severe loss. Bartolw
meo Gambit, author of the ". Testi di Lingua," one of our most
learned and el gent writers, and sub-lihrarian of the Library et
St, Mark,
whav ha was delivering lecture at the Athenteolwh.
‘N WI his
energy, was sudde„..t taken ill, sank down, =lt
nFuia
expired on thclp9t, at the aga 7„ years.