The Sun.
London, England, 1870-05-11 00:00:00

SPIRIT OF THE PRESS

The Times thinks the l ersecution of Mr. .rohnso
the Bricknnkers' Union h.s two r markable featu
One is the immense expense incurred by the uniol3s
by this system at a time when they a e endeavouring
to get the law to rotect their funds; the other is that the
opposition to machine made bricks is nothing else than t'
conspiracy to pr. vent the cheapening of house i ent, at a time
when good lodgings are the g, eat need of working men'
Every operative in Munch ster has paid a tax to the brick'
make s, and thee acts of terrorism s rely are unwise whO
legislation is imp-mding

Revolutions, says the Telegraph, are sometimes made witij
rose water, and Lord Hartiugton's quiet introduction of o'o
Ballot comes under this category. It will not lead to tb°
millennium, but it must check corruption. The ridiculot°
farce of nomination day is also to be abolished, but why does
not the House exact from all members a declaration that the
member has not paid, and will not pay, any extra expenses
whatever? Why, too, are not the municipal elections in-
eluded in the new Ballot ? It is to be hoped, too, that 113 e
plan of throwing the election expenses on the constituency
will be introduced into the bill, for we shall never ii:tviief
economical elections until the ratepayers pay the cost.
course, such a plan requires some precautionary provisions?
but the evil calls loudly for reform, and all real refolo
should now combine to produce a really effective measure.
The Daily News is glad that the Government 1 ill is nc4
th Ballot in disguise. Many will differ as to details, but'
'sem y is the only possible protection for the vo' or. ,imong
the suggestions for improv meat in the measure it mentlen°
the desirbility of putting the ex enses of elections on tl'e
constitue cy, .nd the importance of applying the ballot to
mu. icipal ele tions.
The Standard thinks that th Bridgwater and Norwich
inqui ies will mark a new era in election hist ry.
sentences have not been pronounced upon the offenders
without very careful consideratio i ou the part of ale
judges. It must be admitted, however, that the senteuce°
press somewhat heavily upon the minor offenders If pr.
Kinglake's sentence be sufficiently severe, that of
Fenelly is too harsh. There is also a discrepancy hetwet')
the punishments dealt out to Norwich and Bridgwatol'
The extenuating circumstances in the case of the Norwicil
bribers might have been taken into more account.
The Post remarks that the Plebiscite has fulfilled its 0:-
pectations of giving an overwhelming majority in the Or'
ma ive. The friends of the Emperor expected to find t:
larger number of noes in Paris, and it must be rememberea
that the commercial classes are well satisfied with the rc,
suit of the vote. The Plebiscite has dealt a decisiv' 191°
to Revolution and Republicanism, and France has publicli
proclaimed herself as the champion of order.

The estate of the late Anson Burlingame has bey'
presented at the Boston Probate Court for administration
and sworn not to exceed 60,000 dols. in personal properT
Papers of administration were granted to Edward L. J3l"
lingame, the oldest son of the deceased,