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so, he rejoiced at the opportunity which was no,
afforded him of entering the public service of the
country as one of her Majesty's servants, under a
Parliamentary leader whom any man might be
proud to serve with—(cheers)—whose genuine
popularity was now visible, and whose genuine
popularity must reflect .on every man who was
engaged with him in the discharge of the public
duties of the country. (Renewed cheers.) What
was the basis of Lord Palmerston's Government ?
Lord Palmerston's Government was not formed
upon a narrow w and exclusive
of . basis, but upon the
broad and ndsolid foundation
p
which popularity was now manifestairn sympathies,
genuinep
athls
feeling of satisfaction and contentment which existed
throughout the country, and which in a great mea-
sure animated the public press of this country. An-
other conclusive proof of it was, that the Government
had not during the session met with any serious
opposition—except perhaps on one occasion, when
the matter involved was one of opinion, and not
ui
rpitcnh
s hadrt
referred be e n d o
to
oe in the course of policy—for it had been felt that, on general
grounds, those members of the House of ,Com-
mons who were uninfluenced by strong political
prejudices could give their support to Lord Pal-
merston. Passing on, in the next place, to advert
to whatt hsin o s
on the Bank
oft he
r y Bill,--thy Immovable Poor Bill, which he
Sir
the d
was glad had been passed, and the question of
church-rates. With regard to this subject the
house had not been:enabled to arrive at any definite
conclusion, but no . doubt next year some final
arrangement would be, made. At the same time,
the entire abolition of church rates was opposed to
the feelings of a great Majority 'of Churchmen.
Dissenters were not agreed upon it, for he believed
the important and influential body of Wesleyan
Methodists were also opposed to the abolition, un-
less some definite arrangement in lieu of them were
made. (Cheers.) Sir Robert next alluded to the
foreign policy which the Government had pursued,
and eulogised the course taken by Lord John Rus-
sell. 119 expressed his entire concurrence in the
principle of non-intervention which had guided our
relations with respect to Italy, and in connexion
with the struggle proceeding in the States of
America. He afterwards mentioned the cause
which had induced the recently made new Minis-
terial changes, and expressed his deep regret that
the illness of Lord Herbert should have necessitated
his lordship's resignation of the important post he
filled with so much ability. Lord Palmerston, he
said, had sought to replace the vacancies by men
who, he was glad to say, were not bound, body
and soul, absolutely to any individual, but from
among men who sat on the independent benches in
the House of Commons, and had given their sup-
port to whatever Minister proposed measures which,
in their opinion suited the wants of the country.
Lord Palmerston had offered to him the appoint-
ment of Chief Secretary for Ireland, and he had
readily, but with all deference, so far as his abilites
were concerned, accepted it. He knew the respon-
sibilities of the office he had undertaken, and he was
aware that he was called upon to succeed a man
who, by dint of great ability and habits of business,
and his experience as a Cabinet Minister, had been
enabled to understand the wants and wishes of, and
render valuable service to the people of Ireland—he
meant Mr. Card well. (Cheers.) He did not pre-
tend to the qualities of his predecessor, but in
accepting the office he had felt as every loyal Eng-
lishman ought, that when called upon it was his
duty to render whatever humble services lay in his
power. (Cheers.) He would go to Ireland free
from any strong political bias or party prejudice.
He was, and, as his constituents knew, ever had
been, an advocate of tcieraticn and thorough eman-
cipation oa the score of religions opinion‘---(hear)—
and it was not his view of the interests of the Pro-
testant faith to rest it upon any system of disabili-
ties or political exclusions. He had, in fact, always
been of opinion that the best course to pursue was
to smooth over, by a liberal system of equality,
those differences which existed among men on
religious subjects. (Cheers.) In entering upon
the office he had undertaken he felt that the name
he bore was very popular in Ireland in connexion
with measures which had largely contributed to
the public good, and to the peace and prosperity of
that part of the empire. In consideration of this
he felt the responsibilities of the office, and he
heartily prayed God to give him wisdom to fulfil its
duties. (Cheers.) He would endeavour to set 11
about his work with a plain, honest determination
to do his duty without finesse, but in a straight-
forward manner, and he felt satisfied that in so
doing he should not be unfairly judged by the
generous, warm-hearted, and keen-sighted people
of Ireland. (Cheers.) The right hon. baronet went
on to contrast the political and social condition of
Ireland at the present moment with what it
was when his father accepted the office of Chief
Secretary in 1812. The great cause of national dis-
content at that time existing had been removed,
or had passed away ; the evils which his
father felt deeply and with which he had
to combat no longer remained to interrupt him
in his rew duties. Evictions had all but
ceased ; crime had much diminished ; much of good
service had been done by the Irish constabulary ;
the Repeal agitation had not only died out, but it
was condemned by all the respectable portion of the
community in Ireland as being inimical to the pros-
perity and to the best interests of the country
.
(Cheers.) It was true (he said) that her Majesty':-
Government was not so popular in Ireland as it
ought to be, but the ca
uses of this he believed to be
accidental and
n tranad no control over sitory ; while at the
th same
rcum-
time
the Governmet had
stances which led to that unpopularity. The chief
cause was the supposed interference with the con-
cerns of Italy and the temporal power of the Pope.
Then there was that most vexed question, the Gal
way contract, of which, he supposed, they had all
heard. (Laughter.) With regard to the former,
the Government had maintained a strict principle
of non-intervention in the internal affairs of Italy,
and if any circumstances had occurred to interfere
with the temporal power of the Pope, it arose from
the action of the people of Italy themselves. (Hear.)
With respect to the Galway contract, Lord Palmer-
ston's answer to a question in the House of Com-
mons on Monday evening showed that, while his
lordship considered that, as a departmental question,
he must stand by the course pursued by the Post-
master-General ; but as rapid communication with
America was of the first importance, he believed Gal-
way to be the beat point,and he hoped the decision of
the Government would ultimately be in accordance
with the unanimous desire which had been expressed
by the people of Ireland. (Cheers.) That country was
yearly becoming more prosperous ; its commerce and
manufactures were extending, and the cultivation of
the soil improving. He hoped that nothing would here-
after occur to check that prosperity or to disturb the
romncluded by
in g the electors, the right h.cm. btharotnae
11 future legis-
expressing his earnest desire a
nsolidate the
lation might tend
more and more to co
and to enhance the
authority of our beloved Queen,.
happiness of the people. After again wt some
y thank-
The proceedings terminated with a vote of
thanks to Mr. Clarson, the mayor.
happiness of all the people of this realm.. (Cheers.)

MORPETH.

The election for Morpeth, occasioned by the ac-
ceptance by Sir George Grey of the office of Secre-
tary of State for the Home Department, took place
yesterday in the borough school-room in that town.
The attendance was small, and the proceedings
were comparatively devoid of interest.
The usual formalities having been complied with,
_ _

Mr. YOUNG proposed, and Mr. HOOD eeconded,
as a fit and proper person, Sir George Grey, Bart.,
of Falloden ; and, no other candidate being nomi-
nated, he was declared to be duly, elected.
Sir GEORGE GREY, after thanking the electors
for uturniug blia for tilt bizth time o their rove-

took place in 1859, there were two principal sub-
jects w !rich engrossed public attention. One had
reference .to our domestic and intiernal.affairs, the
other to 011 relations with foreign countries and to
the general aspect, at that time, of Europe, which
excited much alarm and apprehension. Referring

to the former, it would be remembered, he re-
./narked, that it was owing to a difference between

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fairly before them the tact that the Government
had been fully redeemed. The Government did pro-
pose a bill to Iqrliament, which no one denied was
in accordance with those resolutions which the
House of Commons had passed, and by which they
had signified their approval of the leading principles
of that bill. That bill was submitted to Parliament
in the early period of the session of 1860, and when
the secondreading was moved it was met by no' di-
rect opposition. But it soon became evident, as the
debate upon it proceeded, that there was a disincli-
nation on the part of the House of Commons to
sanction any great and extensive change in the
system of representation. That debate, as they
knew, was protracted to an almost indefinite length?.
`fill at-last they arrived at a period of the -session
when it was absolutely impossible to prosecute that
bill with the slightest chance of success. In consi-
dering whether, in this session, they might renew
that attempt they had reason to believe that such a
measure could only again be proposed with the
same result, and it was thought that it would be
better to devote this session to measures of practical
legislation, which might benefit the country gene-
rally, than to be proposing measures of that kind,
leading to indefinite debates, without any practi-
Cal result. With regard to the imputation which
had been cast upon the House of Coanmons, of
talking too much, and doing too little, the hon.
baronet expressed a hope that the time would never
come whea any undue restriction would be placed
on the expression of opinion on the part of the re-
presentatives of any portion of the people. He said ,
however, that notwithstanding the protracted de-
bates which were caused by the proposals made by
the Chancellor of the Exchequer and his budget for
the remission of a considerable portion of taxation,
other great and important measures had been passed
or, at least, if they had not received the royal assent,
he hoped they would occupy a position on the Sta-
tute Book for the session of 1661, which would bo
one by no means barren or unfruitful of sound prac-
tical legislation. On the subject of our foreign re-
lations, Sir George justified the course of neutrality
pursued by the Government, hoping that the result
would be such as to gratify the wishes of all those
who desired to see the blessings of constitutional
government as widely extended as possible among
the nations of the earth. He ought, perhaps, to say
one word with regard to another subject, which had
necessarily occupied much attention—the defences
of the country against the possibility of foreign in-
vasion. They had all seen, and seen with admira-
tion, that noble band of volunteers throughout the
country, which, if it had not its origin before he had
last the honour of addressing them, had since at-
tained dimensions and manifested a development
which the most sanguine of them could hardly have
ventured to expect. They had seen a noble army of
men raised by their own spontaneous exertions
throughout this country—men to whom time was
valuable, making great personal sacrifices in order
to qualify themselves to become the defenders of
their country in theevent of o. foreign foe ever plac-
ing his foot on the shores of England. Yet the Go-
vei nment had had another duty to perform. They
felt, it their duty to give every encouragement to
tint noble effort which hed done "such credit,
to this country ; but they had found it necessary
at the same time to incur great expense to pre-
serve our naval means of defence, owing, in a
a great measure, to those new armaments which
had been lately invented. The money thus laid
out, he contended, was well laid out, even should
the danger never occur against which it had
been necessary to make such provisions. In con-
clusion, said the hon. baronet, whether in place or
out of place, he should never forget that he was
their representative. He trusted he should never
forget the duties which devolved on him as such ,
and that he should always be enabled so to perform
them as to merit their confidence, and to insure
their continued support. (Applause.)
A vote of thanks, on the motion of Sir G. GREY,
was tendered to the .Mayor, and the proceedings
:erminated.

SELKIRKSHIRE.
The nomination of candidates for the representa-
tion of the county of Selkirk, vacant by the retire-
ment of Mr. A. E. Lockhart, took place at Selkirk

on Tuesday.
Sheriff DUNDAS read the writ of elter.e.tßiO,nvr.HGATE,
Mr. JOIINSTONE, of Alva, seconded by Major
eSheicleTfT
magistrate,
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candidateprovost inn otßhEeßCTosn:seerlaitrikve,
ainntderi\esi
William Napier, the Liberal candidate.

Lord HENRY SCOTT expressed his willingness to
give an impartial consideration to any moderate
measure of reform that might be introduced into

Parliament, but refused to pledge himself to any
particular rate in the extension of the franchise, or
to fetter Lis subsequent freedom of action in the
matter. In the matter of taxation he expressed his
wish to see the duties on articles of household con-
sumption reduced, and his readiness to consider any
measure for redressing the inequalities of the in-
come tax. In regard to foreign policy, he approved
the principle of non-intervention in continental
affairs, and trusted to see Italy left to develope its
resources, and make the best of its freedom. He was
prepared to maintain constitutional principles and
Protestant institutions, and hoped to see more
attention paid to the improvement of the social and
sanitary condition of the working classes.
Mr. NAPIER expressed his readiness to support
some such measure of reform for Scotland as was
htely introduced by Lord John Rassell and the
Lord-Advocate, and hoped to see an early dis-
solution of the present Parliament, which was
hostile to reform, havicg been elected under the
rule of the Conservative party. He was prsepfarraend.
e
to support any measure which included a
i
elrse for the counties, and a £lO occupation
i
fran-
chise with premises and with residence. He denied
that the two great parties were agreed on foreign
policy, and contrasted the effects of Lord Malmes-
bury's with Lord John Russell's policy in giving
encouragement to the nations struggling for free-
dom. Whether on the question of reform, or of
progressive measures generally, or of foreign policy
he thought that the Liberal party were more enti-
tled than the Conservatives to the confidence of the
country.
The show of hands was completely in favour or
the Liberal candidate. The poll was appointed to
take place the next day.
CLOSE OF THE POLL.
Lord Henry Scott, Conservative
lion. William Napier, Liberal ..
Majority for Scott
There was great excitement and some disturbance
at Selkirk.
The Conservative voters were mobbed and hissed
at the polling place. At the close of the poll the
Earl of Dalkeith and other supporters of Lord
Haney Scott were assaulted by the mob at the door
of the hotel where both committees sat.
No serious breach of the peace,however, occurred.

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Her Nlojesty has confirmed the decision of the
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, depriving the Rev.
James Benwell of his benefice, and the rector/ of, St.
Stepuq, has been declared vacant.