The Sun.
London, England, 1846-05-04 00:00:00

JOSEPH HUME.

FALKIRK, FRIDAY.—This beingthed;;flxedUpon by the Sheriff
for taking the poll, arrangements were made for recording the votes
for the rival candidates at Falkirk, Airdrie, Lanark, Hamilton, and
Linlithgow, and for communicating the result from hour to hour.
The interest which the distinguished position of Lord Lincoln origi-
nally gave to this election, on its being announced that his Lordship
was to contest the burghs, was increased by the speech which he de-
livered at the nomination on Wednesday, on which occasion he
prominently brought forward the moral influence which a second de-
feat of a raember of the Cabinet would have upon the strength of the
Government as a strong reason why, at this particular time, and on
this occasion, the constituency of the Falkirk burghs ought to prefer
him to Mr. Wilson. The contest was accordingly looked forward to
with the greatest interest ; and as both parties were equally certain
of success, from the promises of support which they had received, it
was evident that the contest must be a very close one. It was felt,
however, that Mr. Wilson's chance of success had been lessened by
the conciliatory manner and speech of Lord Lincoln on the day of
nomination.

We believe that even some of Mr. Wilson's friends were so far
satisfied with the declaration which he (Lord Lincoln) made at the
nomination, that he had no intention of coming forward at a general
election, that they would have been desirous that Mr. Wilson's sup-
porters should not go to the poll, provided sufficient time had been
left for carrying out this arrangement.
The returns of the final poll did not reach Falkirk till about nine
o'clock at night ; and the following is the result of the whole at four
o'clock in the afternoon, at which time the poll closed :

Lord Lincoln. Mr. Wilson.
Falkirk
Lanark .. ..
Hamilton..
Airdrie ...
Linlithgow • • .... •• .. 27 55

Majority for Lord Lincoln 11
The constituency of the Falkirk district of Burghs amount to
1.406 ; and as the number who have polled is 1,001, there remains 405
electors wise did not poll. In 1841, when Mr. Baird was elected, the
constituency amounted to 1,303, of whom no snore than 912 recorded
their suffrages, being 89 less than on the present occasion.

ELOPEMENT IN HIGH LIFE.
We have to announce another elopement in high life ; and there is
less reluctance on ourpart to give it publicity, as it was the theme of
conversation yesterday at the west-end of the metropolis. The par-
ties are Lady Anna Eliza Mary Grenville, only daughter of the Duke
and Duchess of Buckingham, and Mr. Gore Langton, grandson of Col.
Wm. Gore Langton, M.P. for Sernersetshire.
It appears that Lady Anna Grenville went out on Saturday morn-
ing to take her customary walk, when (doubtless In pursuance of some
previous arrangement) the gentleman and fair lady repaired to St.
George's Church, Hanover-square, a license having been previously
obtained ; but " the course of true love never did run smooth," for
we learn that an official connected with the church promptly repaired
to the Duke of Buckingham's house in Pall-mall, to apprise the Duke
and Duchess of the clandestine marriage then about to take place.
The Duke instantly repaired to the church. The officiating clergy-
man had in part proceeded with the nuptial ceremony, but an im-
mediate stop was put to it.
Lady Anna Grenville was immediately taken home by her noble
father, who was evidently much affected.
We learn that Mr. Langton had some considerable time since made
proposals to the Duke of Buckingham for the hand of his daughter,
which overture was declined on the part of the Duke and Duchess.
Mr. Langton, altheugh not occupying so high a rank in society as
Lady Anna, possesses a princely fortune, including large landed
estates.
At a late hour last evening we were informed that all objections to
the union on the part of the Duke and Duchess of Buckingham had
been removed, and there is no doubt that we shall have to announce
the marriage of her ladyship and her gallant lover in the course of
the present week.

CABINET DINNER.—The Earl of St. Germans will
entertain the Cabinet Ministers to dinner on Wednesday week, the
13th inst. The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone has the Cabinet dinnr
on Wednesday next.
INDIAN ARMY.—We understand that the Court of
Directors have passed a resolution for promoting deserving privates
and Hon-commissioned officers of their European corps to the rank of
ensign, with an allowance of 1001. fur outfit.
DEATH OF A VICE-ADMIRAL.—Vice-Admiral Richard
Peacocke died on the 24th ult., at Aix-la-Chapelle. This gallant
officer, although of the yellow list, saw some hard service at the end
of the last century. He was lieutenant of the Resistance at the
taking of Malacca, and was one of the desperate heroes of Benda,
having been senior lieutenant of the above-named ship at the cap-
ture of Amboyna, and at the sweeping of the batteries of Banda. He
was also senior lieutenant of the Leviathan at the capture of the
Spanish frigate Santa Teresa in 1758. lie was made a commander
in 1801; captain, six months after ; rear-admiral, August, 1840 ; and
vice-admiral, November, 1841.
DEATH OF THE KHAN OF KHlVA.—Letters from
Khiva announce the death of the Khan Delhivi-Ratini-Couli, on the
28th January, whilst out hunting. His brother was proclaimed
Khan of Khiva on the 30th of the same month. No disturbance
took place. The second Russian caravan of this year was on the
point of leaving Khiva for Bokhara, but the death of the Khan caused
them to await news from Bokhara, to know if any steps had been
taken between the new Khan and the Russian Government. The
caravan has since proceeded on its way to Bokhara.
Viscount Melbourne had a dinner party last evening
at his residence in South-street.
THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORK.—We are sorry to find
that this venerable prelate is at present labouring under great debility.
ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.—The first promenade for the
season took place on Saturday, at the gardens in the Regent's Park,
which was attended by 616 visitors. Two military bands were in
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attendance, but the great novelty was the first exhibition of the
young male giraffe, born at the menagerie on the 23d of April, being
inyhastho fourth young one reared there. Amongst other recent additions
areaspotted
taken
hyaena.
Alace in the 99th Regi-
ment, about taking away the men's rations of spirits, and giving
in lieu of what was worth threepence
per diem only threehalipence.
In fact, It was not
Theyfair play to the soldiers. The men behaved badly.
refused to mount guard, or do any duty, and when the Gene-
ral was about t lather" ruShislta anew, and would not
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