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but
law proceedings were coran_lenced, ultimately corn-
promised, and on 7th June,- 1849, another lease was
granted to him for 28 years, to ' commence from the
previous Christmas, and that was the lease under
which the present plaintiff held the property. On the
ollowing year the plaintiff's tatl ier executed a deed of
gift in favour of the plaintiff, ' and in 1852 he died,
since which time the plaintiff L ad held the property.
The plaintiff knowing the cocci tricities of his father
declined during his lifetime prosaic lg. the defendant, who
had on one occasion been distrainet I on, but on his going
to the father and putting on a long face was relieved
from the pressure, and all went well. On the death
of the father the plaintiff went to the defendant and
informed him of it, and gave h. im notice to pay rent
to him. The defendant had omit ;fed to do so, and the
plaintiff having been ill, had not been able to attend
to his business, and the arrears ha d accordingly arisen,
The action was to recover the bulance of four years
rent, at 24./. per annum.

TEE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN TEE

UNITED STATES.

The Free•soil journals of New York no longer
diOpute the decided victory .of the Democrats in
the Pennsylvanian election. The Tribune says :
The last report from Pennsylvainia leaves no doubt of
a Buchanan majority at the State election. The State
ticket of that party is chosen by some 5,000 majority in
between 400,000 and 500,000 votes. That majority can
be overcome at the' Presidential election just,at hand.
We do not say that it will be. Thousands of votes were
polled illegally by the winning party. They may or
may not be able to repeat the operation. On the other
hand, there are thousands of Quakers and other quiet
citizens who will vote for President who did not vote at
the State election. On at least two former occasions the
gains to onr side between the State and the Presidential
election were amply large enough to secure us a triumph
now. It may be so again.
The New York, Daily Times learns, from very good.
authority, that the Quakers took no part in the late
election, and did not go to the polls at all. There can-
not be less than 20,000 of them who will vote for Fre-
mont in November. There are at least as many Ger-
mans, whom it was unreasonable to expect to vote the
American ticket, which was the only one then in nomi-
nation, but three-r.lerths of whom will vote against the
extension of 812.7.n.y, and in favour of Fremont. The
same journal expresses its belief that with a vigorous and
energetic personal canvas of the whole State, the Penn-
sylvanian vote for Fremont may be secured by 15,000
majority. The fact is, Pennsylvania has never voted
alike at her State elections and in the presidential con-
tests immediately succeeding. In 1840 she elected the
democratic State ticket at the October election by a
majority of several thousand ; yet in November followinz
she gave Harrison her electoral vote. In 1848 she
elected a wbig governor by less than a thousand ; in
November she gave Taylor over 13,000 majority. It is
calculated that Fremont can afford to lose Indiana, New
Jersey, and California, if he carries Pennsylvania. But
what his chances are of carrying either of these three
States it is not easy now to say.
The New York Herald, however, refuses these conso-
lations, and admits that the victory of Buchanan and a
democratic majority in Congress sweep at once to the
winds and to oblivion all the efforts of the North in re-
ference to slavery, and all their aims with regard to its
non-extension. It will confirm and inaugurate the doc-
trines of the Ostend manifesto, and proclaim to the
world that the Government of the United States, with
the full and deliberate sanction of the people, was pre-
pared to wrest Cuba from its rightful owners."

(From the New York Journal of Commerce.)
In the 14 States first mentioned in the annexed
schedule elections have been held within the last three
months, which have resulted, politically, as here re-
corded. True, it does not certainly follow that they will
vote the same way at the Presidential election, though
there is not one of them which we think is less likely to
go Democratic at the Presidential election than it was at
the State election.

The next 11 States we regard as nearly certain to vote
as they are here classified.

Electoral Votes.
States. Democratic. Opposition.
Missouri
lowa
Arkansas 4 ... 0
North Carolina
Xentucky
Texas
'Vermont 0 ... 5
Maine
Delaware (Inspectors) 3 ... 0
Florida
South Carolina
Pennsylvania . .... 27 ... 0
Ohio 0 ... 23
Indiana

14 States 93
Virginia
Georgia
Alabama 9
Mississippi
Louisana 6
California
Illinois ll
New Jersey 7
Tennessee
Massachusetts 0
Rhode Island

Total in 25 States... 174 ... 57
The following States may be classed as doubtful, viz. :
New Hampshire
Connecticut
New York
Michigan
Wisconsin
Maryland 8

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Although we think Buchanan has an even chance in
the six last-mentioned States in the aggregate, yet were
they all to go for Fremont, they would swell his number
of electoral votes only to 122, which is 27 less than the
number necessary to elect him. On the other hand, Mr.
Buchanan has 174 electoral votes, or 25 more than the
number necessary to elect him, without counting any of
the 65 doubtful votes. But giving him half of them,
which is fair, he would have a total of 2063, or 57i more
than the number necessary to elect him.
The only thing which can endanger the result, as it
seems to us, is a feeling of security on the part of the
Buchanan men, which shall cause them to relax their
efforti. This idea must not be tolerated for a moment.
There are only two weeks before the election, and it
would be madness, in the midst of the battle, to rest on
the advantages already gained. No ; while the victory
is within their reach, it is only to be gained by the most
strenuous efforts. Don't let Ahem be caught napping.

SUFFERINGS OF TEE GREW OF THE
TAY ON LOBOS ISLAND.

The following is a letter written at fit. Thomas
by one of the wrecked, and gives some particulars
of the sufferings of the crew on Lobos Island :
" The Tay struck on Cape Roxo, in the Gulf of Mexico,
at 5 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20. The scene on board was
most awful. The monster steamer rolled about as if in
its last agony—the captain cool and collected. All the
boats, lowered and manned, stood off at a short distance.
Hideous sharks surrounded us, and seemed to mark us
for their prey. Between the raging seas there was a sort
of lull, by which the boats could communicate with
the ship. The surf was dreadful to look at. If it had
been rough weather not a soul would have been
alive half an hour after the ship struck. As soon
as possible one of the life boats was despatched to
Tampico, in charge of the mail agent, with the mails
and passengers, to obtain assistance. The only things
that could be got from the ship for the officers and crew,
were some biscuit, salt pork, a few live fowls and turkeys,
and about five or six gallons of water. The captain's gig
was loaded with some barns, candles, jams, jellies, the
captain's private goods and clothes, some of the officers'
private clothes, some valuables„ and three men. The gig
drifted round to the stern of the Tay, and after being
knocked about like a shuttlee,ock she was thrown bottom
upwards. Two of the men 'sere dragged below by sharks,
and never appeared after-Nerds. The other made his ap-
pearance, resting on three oars which he had grasped. He
truly represented a strong roan in agony. He battled with
the raging surf, and got ashore safely, although sharks
were all aroudd. him. At 1I a.m. the ship was deserted,
the captain being the last to leave. 99 persons were now
cast adrift, with scarcely provisions enough for a single
meal. It was irepossible to lead anywhere near Cape Roxo,
because of Vie violence of the surf. At intervals a low
small island could be discerned several miles distant, and
this was cur only hope of safety. The captain declared that
i the island of Lobos, and probably water would be
afound
there.n Hand e recomme
bended that all the boats should go
all to trust in, nGod, and takecare of their lives.rtuned he recommended
At one p.m. the chief officer led the way in his boat to the island, the captain in the dingy bringing up the rear.
We reached the island soon after 4 p.m., but found the
surf rolling mountains high, forming apparently an im-
pregnable wall around it. We waited for the captain,
to know what should be done. Captain Strutt examined
various parts of the island, and at length he saw what
he considered an opening, and he entered it, the dingy
being light, and landed. He was to wave a handkerchief
close by a hut seen on the island if we were to follow.
No handkerchief waved. At length the captain came off
again. He said the loaded boats could not get in ; the
dingy must take in a few at a time. Ty this means we
all landed, after great difficulties. It was a sandy beach
studded with rocks. A man with a boat-hook stood on
the bow of the dingy, and guided her in through an
avenue of rocks. Before everything was landed and the
boats made fast it was nearly dark. All were pale, hag-
gard, and tired. All hands were, however, piped, and
Captain Strutt, with a voice choked with emotion, offered
thanks to Almighty God for our great deliverance.
Every one was in tears. Nothing could be more solemn
or affecting than this scene. Tae island on which we
were was about three miles in. circumference. We wan-
dered about, and found braneath two fine trees iron fun-
nels
driven into two 'dells to prevent the sand from
,
getting. into the water. The wells did not seem to pro-
name a very;lsupply
signs of visitors of water. There were other
having been on the island. After a small
piece of biso-eit, a little grog, and a scrap of pork, had
been
one given to every one, we prepared for rest. Every
wanriaered about seeking at every bush a shelter for
the night. A lighted lamp was hung up in a tree. Many
a sl.rong iron-looking man was subdued that night, and
rent secretly on his knees imploring succour from
Heaven. We all rested on the ground with nothing over
us but our day clothes. The island was brilliant with
fire flies, and snakes and lizards crawled over us. The
rolling sea, beating and expending itself in angry surges
on the tiny spot on which we were resting, was thun-
dering all night in our ears, Sunday morning arrived.
It was feared that the wells -would be dry after we had
emptied them of the smell quantity of water found in
them, but this was not the case, for soon afterwards
the springs filled the wells again. All hands were
piped again, and prayers were read. A slight break •
fast of biscuit and pork or cheese was served out.
The captain asked for volunteers to visit the wreck, to
see what could be saved from her. Numbers of men
volunteered to go, and they started for the wreck, but
could not approach it, the sea had so increased in vio-
lence. Men were occupied on our solitary island in
shooting sea gulls and pelicans, which abound there, and
we fed on the birds. After 'prayers in the evening we
laid down again with heavy hearts. Tormented with
hideous land crabs, which caused horrible disgust as they
crawled over us, Monday morning rose to no better
prospects. The captain and volunteers again visited the
wreck. No better luck this time, There was no ap-
proaching the wreck. Hunted for turtle eggs, and
found quantities. Although plenty of turtle were there,
they cauld not be caught. Passed. another miserable
day i half starved, and no good prospects. The captain
read prayers, and all laid down to try to find rest for
both body and mind, for the third night. Tuesday
morning, after prayers and breakfast, a party went again
to the wreck, and this time succeeded in getting on
board, and took away from her several sheep and fowls
that were nearly dead. On hearing of this success, two
more boats went off directly, and got stew pans, lamps,
blankets, and a few beds, pillows, &c. Found the poor
cow alive, but much exhausted. Could not get her out
then, for the weather was threatening, and the captain
made us all leave for our solitary home. In the course
of the day our mourning was turned into joy—a steamer
was seen bearing down upon us. This was a Mexican
war steamer sent from Tampico to our relief. We got
all on board of her that day, and went and saved the
poor cow. The captain of the Mexican war steamer
would not delay any time, for if bad weather had come
on it would not have been safe there. We got everything
off our island by Tuesday night, and were comfortable on
board the war steamer. Our minds were now more at
ease, for the worst had passed. On Wednesday night we
reached Tampico. Here we were a month waiting for
the Conway to take us to St. Thomas, where we
should be shipped for England. What with anxiety,
fatigue, exposure, and bad living, half of the offi-
cers and crew were laid up with ague and fever at Tam-
pico. We were placed in a house which was infested
with centipedes, scorpions, enamets, and mosquitoes,
which nearly drove every one mad. Those who were
well enough went up Tampico river shooting alligators
with some Americans. At length our deliverance came.
The chief portion of the officers and crew were brought
off in the Conway. At Havannah a number of the crew
went into the American merchant service. They obtained
employment easily, because sailors were wanted, and
they were preferred because they had excited interest on
acoount of the sufferings they had undergaue. At St.
Thomas a number of the crew were engaged, so that
only the officers and about 35 of the crew will go home
to England. Many of the men engaged at St. Thomas
went down to the Spanish main.

LOJW PALATERSTOYS VISIT TO

MANCHESTER.

MANCHESTER, MONDAY.
Great interest is felt here in the visit of the Premier,
who has never before visited Manchester. A special
meeting of the City Council was held this morning, at
the Town hall, to agree to an address to be presented to
his lordship. The Mayor •(Mr. Jas. Watts) presided, and
there was a full attendance of aldermen and councillors.
Mr. Alderman NEILD, in moving the adoption of the
following address, said his lordship was fully entitled to
their highest esteem and consideration ; and he had no
doubt the Council would have equal pleasure with him-
self in awarding to his lordship any honour that they
could bestow.

The Town Clerk then read the address, as follows :
" TO THE RIGHT HON. VISCOUNT PALMERSTON, K,G,, M.P.
" We, the mayor, aldermen, and councillors of the
city of Manchester, beg to offer to your lordship, on this
your first visit, a most re3pectful and cordial welcome.
IVe rejoice in the opportunity thus afforded to us to de•
clare the high estimation in which we hold the distin-
guished services which you have rendered to your coun-
try by the great ability with which you have discharged,
through a long, eventful, and laborious public life the
important duties of the various offices in the Government
which have been entrusted to you. We especially acknow-
ledge our obligation to your lordship ror undertaking in
a crisis of great difficulty the highest and most respon-
sible office in the Slate, and for administering the affairs
of the nation in that capacity as to bring the war, in
which this country was unfortunately, though justly and
unavoidably, engaged, to a successful iSsue,
" We rejoice, too, in the presence of your lordship
among us, because we feel that the intercourse and com-
munication of eminent statesmen with the people of the
manufacturing districts are calculated to produce in their
minds a truer knowledge of the vast interests with which
those districts are identified than they can otherwise
obtain, while at the same time they are calculated to
establish a mutual sympathy between them and the com-
munity at large which cannot fail to be socially and
politically beneficial.
" As the municipal representatives of this city we
refer with particular interest to the important measures
which, under the sanction and advice of your lordship,
were recommended to the Legislature in her most gra-
cious Majesty's Speech from the Throno at the com-
mencement of the late session ; and we confidently trust
that her Majesty's Government will press forward with
earnestness and determination those measures which ai e
necessary for the relief of shipping from the taxation to
which it is at present wrongfully subjected, and thus
relieve the trade and commerce of the country from im-
posts so impolitic and unjust.
" We fervently hope that among the blessings of the
peace which, by the instrumentality of your lordship's
administration, has now happily been restored, will be
the devotion of your lordship's efforts, and those of your
collengnee, to such objects of general improvement as
may remove existing grievances and increase the pros-
perity and coutentmeet of all classes of the community;
respectfully venture, in reference to the future
policy of your lordship's administration, to make use of
the emphatic language once addressed by your lo
the Ministers of the day, and express a hope 'that the
ofthe
country the people by maintaining, not in this
Government will found their claim to the approbation
peleese.ri,d,,ancyalone,
but everywhere where their measures may
extend, the
a
of wise, just, and enlightened princi-
adAdrledsezatannd
it
SirwJa.sPuouaTnTEimnosoecsloyndaegdretelidetaod. option of the
The following
letter, addressed to the Mayor of Man-
chester by Lord Palmerston, was
then read
highly gratified by pueh
or three days, and I obeli feel
I "I shall be at Sir B. Heywood son Tuesday for two