The Sun.
London, England, 1834-12-10 00:00:00

ELECTION MOVEMENTS.

BATH.—We much regret to be informed, that Mr. H.
W. Hobhouse has been so injudicious as to reject the ad-
vice of his brother, Sir J. C. Hobhouse, not to divide the
Reformers of Bath at the ensuing election. Mr. H. Hob-
house has, it is said, expressed a determination to contest
the election to the last. This is not the conduct of a Re-
former. General Palmer and Mr. Roebuck, both tried
Reformers, and the sitting Members, have announced their
intention of coming forward again, " if the lamentable dis-
missal of the Ministry should lead to a dissolution." The
return of both is, we are happy to hear from the best infor-
mation, certain.

BOLTON.—Colonel Torrens has announced his intention
of offering himself again, in the event of a dissolution. Mr.
Bolling and Mr. P. Ainsworth are also expected to offer.
COVENTRY.—Mr. Morgan Thomas again offers himself ;
the Reformers, at a meetint, held on Monday last, resolved
" that it would be wise and politic to make common cause
to secure the return of Messrs. Ellice and Bulwer."—
Aris's Birmingham Gazette.

CHATHAM.—colonel Sir Archibald Christie, who com-
manded fifteen years at Chatham, has been requested to
offer himself as a candidate for Chatham, on Conservative
principles, in the event of a dissolution.—Standard.

CHATHAM.-Sir C. Wetherell will not come here ; and
the Tories may now keep to themselves, for Captain Byng
does not want them. Friday a meeting was held of the
members of Captain Byng's committee, and also of the In-
dependent Club, who, forgetting all minor differences, have
cordially shaken hands together, and resolved to support
the Captain. The Government nominee for Chatham is
Sir John Poo Beresford.
CORNWALL.-It is probable that no opposition will be
offered to the return of the four Liberal Members for this
county, but we suspect the chance is too small even to be
tried. No opposition will be offered to the return of Sir
Wm. Trelawney and Sir Wm. Molesworth, for the eastern
division.

DURHAM.-Mr. Harland, M. P., for the city of Dur-
ham, has declared himself a candidate in the event of an
election. The Hon. A. Trevor has also declared himself
a candidate on the Tory interest. We observe that the
report of the retirement of Mr. Bowes from the represen-
tation of South Durham is contradicted.—Sunderland
Herald.

DUNDEE.---A great meeting was held, in the Magdalen-
yard, at Dndee, on the 3d inst., at which 10,000 persons
were present. Provost Kay took the Chair, and Bailie
Symon, Mr. George Milne, Bailie Christie, Mr. John
Penny, Mr. Lindsay, &c., addressed the meeting ; and an
address, similar in spirit to those already specified, was
unanimously agreed to ; as was also a motion in approba-
tion of the conduct of Sir H. Parnell.

ELGlN.—Similar addresses have been agreed to by the
Elgin Town Council, the Elgin Guildry Incorporation, the
six incorporated trades of Elgin, by the inhabitants of Tain,
Nairn, Wick, Peterhead, and a number of other places, too
numerous to mention.

HAMPSHIRE.—The following statement is extracted from
the canvassing books this (Saturday) evening. Ports-
mouth :—Lord Palmerston (in positive pledge), 97 ; Sir
George Staunton, Bart., 100 ; John Fleming, Esq., 35.
within the walls of Portsea :—Palmerston, 99 ; Staunton,
103 ; Fleming, 53 ; Compton, 32.
KILMARNOCK.-A great meeting has been held at Kil-
marnock, at which 4,000 persons were present ; the Pro-
vost in the Chair. A series of spirited resolutions, and an
address, embodying them, were agreed to.

LYMINGTON, DEC. s.—We have had rare doings here
this week. On Wednesday there was a meeting of the
friends of Fleming and Compton, the Tory candidates for
the southern division of the county, in which our retiring
member, Sir H. Neale, took a conspicuous part, assisted,
of course, by his friend Mr. Mackinnon. Our independent
member, Mr. John Stewart, has not been idle. He has
been received throughout the borough with the greatest
kindness, and cheered in his progress by many additional
promises of support. Mr. Stewart is a moderate reformer.
It has just been announced that James Weld, Esq., the
brother of the worthy proprietor of Lulworth Castle, in-
tends offering himself on the Reform interest, in opposition
to Mr. Mackinnon. If he does, the present reform candi-
date, Mr. Scott, will merge his own claims in making com-
mon cause against the common foe. Mackinnon's party
have finished their canvass in the town. They look very
glum.

MACCLESFIELP.—We do not hear of any opposition
being intended to the return of the present Members,
Messrs. Brocklehurst and Ryle.
MONTROSE.—Captain Ross has announced his intention
of retiring from -the representation of this district of burghs.
Mr. Chalmers, the new candidate, will, it is expected, be
the successful candidate against Mr. Leader, of London,
connected with the manufacturing establishments at Mon-
trose formerly belonging to Mr. Moberly.
ROSS,-SHIRE.—The following letter of Sir George
Mackenzie to his tenants, is published in the Inverness
Courier :—" I have been asked (says Sir George) by the
agent of Mr. Stewart Mackenzie, whether it would be dis-
agreeable to me that a canvass should be commenced among
you. I replied, as I did not interfere with you myself, I
should not reckon it civil that any other person should at-
tempt to bias you one way or another. You are free and
independent electors, gentlemen, and the only advice I can
presume to offer you is, that you make no promises of sup-
port to any one, but inquire into the character and tx_s_lents
of such as may offer themselves as candidates, and give
your votes as independent men. If there is to l oap-
vassing, as before the Reform Bill p.awed; electors must
demand the ballot, that tll,a), Tay 11,e all as independent
of their landlords as you are,' and *as your landlord wishes
you to be."

Sutt4EY—(Western Division.)---We are informed by
q correspondent that Mr. Leech, one of the present liberal
members of the 'Western Division of Surrey, has inti-
mated his intention to retire, and that Mr. H. I.
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promising very much, but perhaps sincere in the promises
and op-.,nions which he gives. We understand that he is
expected by the electors to become a worthy successor of
Mr. Leech. The other candidates in the field are Mr
Scarlett and Mr. Hankey ; the former an avowed Tory, the
latter a pretended liberal, though, in fact, as much a Tory
as the other.

SHEFFIELD.—SamueI Bailey, Esq., has taken the field,
in opposition to the present Member, Mr. Buckingham.
STAFFORD.—Captain Chetwynd again offers himself, and
Captain Gronow, it is believed, has the same intention.
Rumours of other candidates are afloat—among them a
member of the Bagot family, Mr. Farrand, &c. Sir George
Chetwynd has stated that he shall not again offer himself
for any place, his health not being equal to the duties of a
Parliamentary life. '
STIRLINGSHIRE.—A most numerous meeting of the elec-
tors of the Western District of Stirlingshire was held at
Balfron, on Saturday last. Mr. Jaffray, Captain A. G.
Spiers, Mr. John Ure, Mr. A. Lyle, Mr. W. Weir, Mr.
G. Muirhead, Mr. J. Neilson, Mr. Leslie, and many other
gentlemen, addressed the meeting. The numbers are not
stated, but it is described as " a vast assemblage," ranged
in great order, with flags and banners, and bands of music.
The address agreed to, expressed " astonishment and re-
gret" at the dismissal of the late Ministers.
ST. ALBAN'S.—It is most unfortunate that Sir F. Vin-
cent should have been prevented, in the first instance, from
taking the field with Mr. Ward. Had he done so, we do
not hesitate to affirm, that the return of two liberal candi-
dates would have been certain. In the absence of Sir F.
Vincent, Mr. Edward Grimston came forward, and, al-
though on the second day, the Reformers started against
him Mr. Muskett, the banker, who was induced to offer
himself by a requisition, calling upon him to fight the battle
in conjunction with Mr. Ward, it became evident, after a
week's canvass, that the thirty-six hours' start, which Mr.
Grimston had obtained, must prove fatal to any hopes of
returning two Reformers. Under these circumstances, the
same generosity of spirit which had induced Mr. Muskett
to take the field, in the first instance, led him voluntarily to
quit it, in order to prevent a division of the Liberal interest,
which might have engendered Mr. Ward's seat.

WARWICK.-At the inauguration dinner of D. Mallory,
Esq., the new Mayor of Warwick, held at the Court-house
on Tuesday, Sir Charles Greville and Bolton King, Esq.,
declared their intention of again becoming candidates for
that borough in the event of a dissolution of the present
parliament. Sir G. Phillips was also present, but did not
avow himself as a future candidate for the division.—Aris's
Birmingham Gazette.

ARwicxsuißi.—E. Sheldon, Esq., of Brailes, has an-
nounced himself a candidate for the southern division of
this county. Sir John Mordant is also in the field. It is
certain that the two present members, Mr. Dugdale and
Sir Eardley Wilmot, will offer themselves for re-election.

WORCESTERSHIRE.—CoIoneI Lygon and Mr. Paking-
ton have coalesced, and offered their services unitedly.
Captain Winnington is also again in the field. Mr. Godson
and Mr. Phillips are actively canvassing the electors. Party
spirit runs very high, and considerable tumult and violence
have already been exhibited.