The Sun.
London, England, 1858-11-18 00:00:00

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MANCHESTER.

The election of a member for this city, in place
of the late Sir John Potter, took place yesterday
morning, on husting erected in St. Anne's-square.
Between 2,000 and 3,000 persons assembled—a
much smaller number than has of late years as-
sisted on such occasions in Manchester, and there
was no remarkable manifestation of popular ex-
citement or interest in the proceedings.
Mr. Mackie, the Mayor, presided as returning
officer, and among the gentlemen on the hustings
were Messrs. W. Brown, M.P., E. Ashworth, H.
Ashworth, E. Potter, M. Ross, J. Slagg, J. A.
Nicholls, D. Maude, R. A. Barlow, J. Sidebottom,
and Sir E Armitage.
The MAYOR, in opening the proceedings paid a
brief tribute of respect to the memory of the de-
ceased member. He was sure that for generosity
of mind and simplicity of manners no man can
stand higher in the estimation of the people of
Manchester—(hear)—and he hoped his successors
—whoever they might be—would endeavour to
imitate his example. (Cheers.)
Mr. W. B. WATKINS proposed Mr. Thos. Bazley
was a man eminently qualified for the `post of re-
presentative of Manchester. (Cheers.) Mr. Bazley
had been so long resident in Manchester, and his
antecedents were so well known, that any history
or eulogy of them was quite uncalled for. It should
be overlooked, however, that Mr. Bazley was one
of that determined band of men who, in connec-
tion, with Messrs. Bright, Cobden, Gibson, Wilson
—(loud cheqrs)—and other honoured and honour-
able persons, wrested from. the Statute-book the
hateful tax on the importation of corn, and se-
cured to every cottage in the realm the blessing of
a cheap and untaxed loaf. (Cheers.) Mr. Bazley
had always shown himself by precept and example
a warm friend of the education of the people ; he
had been elected on many occasions a trustworthy
and honoured associate in matters of importance at
a distance from his own locality ; and his political
opinions appeared to give the utmost satisfaction
to this constituency :t (Che4rs.)
Mr. LANGWORTHY . (late M.P. for Salford) se-
conded the nomination in terms of entire approval.
At a time when a measure was impending in Par-
liament which required the consideration of the
best men whom the constituencies could select, he
was sure the people of Manchester were sending
the right man to represent them if they chose Mr.
Bazley. (Cheers.) In considering Mr. Bazley's
proved earnestness in the cause of education, it
should be borne in mind that education was
the great political reformer. If it advanced as
he (Mr. Langworthy) had seen it advance since
he was a young man among the general mass of the
people, he believed the day was not far distant
when the most cautious Conservative would agree
that every man might have a vote, and was fit to
exercise it. (Cheers.)
Mr. H. FLETCHER, who is understood to consider
himself a popular candidate for the representation
of Manchester, and has issued. addresses in that
character, made a speech of considerable length, in
the course of which he denounced corruption in
several departments of the State, and in the person
of various local authorities. He considered that Mr.
Bazley did not represent the feelings of this consti-
tuency on many important questions, and believed
that gentleman, to his discredit, was connected with
a clique whose object was to prevent the real sense
of the electors being fairly tested by following him
(Mr. Fletcher) to different places of meeting, en-
deavouring to make him look ridiculous, and stifling
public discussion by turning off the gas whenever
he got up to speak. Mr. Fletcher was listened to
with some impatience, prompted, perhaps, by the
extreme coldness of the weather, and ultimately
retired in deference to unmistakeable and deafening
indications that his audience were not disposed to
hear him any longer.
There being no candidate, Mr. Bazley was de-
clared elected, amid loud cheering.
Mr. BAILEY, M.P., moved, and Mr. WATKINS
seconded a vote of thanks to the Mayor, which ter-
minated the proceedings.

REPRESENTATION OF HEREFORD.
Of all the candidates which rumour has assigned
to Herefordshire, only one is yet in the field—Lord
Wm. Graham, one of those mentioned as likely to
come forward in the Conservative interest. Lord
William has just issued a rather lengthy address
to the electors of the county, offering himself to
supply the place vacant by the death of Mr. B.
Blakemore. After condoling with the electors on
the loss of their late representative, his lordship
states that he has consented to offer himself as his
successor " at the request of an influential portion
of the electors."

THIS DAY'S MARKETS.

CORN EXCHANGE.

IMPERIAL WEEKLY AVERAGES.— Wheat, 41s 10d ;
barley, 35s sd; oats, 23s 2d; rye, 31s Od; beans, 43s 4d;
and peas, 43s Bd.
THE SPX WEEKS' AVERAGES. Wheat, 42s 5d ;
barley, 35s 6d ; oats, 23s 2cl ; rye, 31s 9d ; beans, 43s 7d ;
peas, 44s Bd.
ENGLISH GRAIN SOLD LAST WEEK.—Wheat, 99,283;
barley, 86,713; oats, 9,440; rye, 149; beans, 2,781; peas,
1,070 quarters.