The Sun.
London, England, 1857-03-14 00:00:00

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.

BODMIN. —Mr. Wyld has issued the following
address to the electors of Bodmin :
Gentlemen,—The dissolution of Parliament has been
-hastened by a vote of the House of Commons, adversely
to her Majesty's Government, achieved by a strange
combination of individuals who have used the difficulties
with the Chinese people as a pretext for endeavouring to
supplant the administration of Lord Palmerston, and for
obtaining the control of the Government of the country.
The political, personal, and commercial relations of the
English nation, exist with every people and in every
clime ;—and a bold but just policy is necessary for Great
Britain, to preserve her woill-encircling pasessions
from menace, her citizens from insult, and her commerce
from interruption. And, whilst I am opposed to the
unnecessary employment of naval or military force, I
would not permit any nation or people upon the face of
the earth to offer an insult to our national flag. Should
I therefore be honoured by a seat in the ensuing Parlia-
ment, it will be my duty to give an honest but indepen-
dent support to the Government over which Lord Pal-
merston so honourably and ably presides. The late cpn-
that with Russia has delayed the consideration of many
important questions which must be discussed in the new
Parliament. I may be permitted to state a few of them :
—The question of extended education, and the right of
every citizen of this great empire to moral and secular
instruction. Is it not better to educate your population
and prevent crime, than to punish the ignorant for the
commission of crime ? The modification of the statutes
affecting the punishment of those who have broken the
laws ; a more equitable adjuitment of taxation, and an
alteration in the details of the present financial system ;
the renewal of the charter of the Bank of England, and
the regulation of the affairs of that great corporation,
whose monetary operations interfere with the profits or
losses of the whole community; the future government
of our extended Indian empire, and our political and
commercial relations with the peoples of Asia, 2tc. 1
venture humbly to suggest these great topics, which have
already occupied your intelligent investigation ; because
those who seek to represent the county town of Corn-
wall in Parliament, in addition to their strict attention
to all local matters and affairs, should take at least some
small share in the deliberations affecting the national
welfare. Permit me to add, that during the time I had
the honour to represent you in Parliament, on many
occasions I received your warm approbation, and in no '
instance did you object either to my conduct or my votes.
My political principles are those for which you first gave
me your confidenee, strengthened and matured by reflec•
tion and experience.—Your faithful servant, JAMES
W YLD.
DEVONSHIRE. —Mr. L. W. Buck, and Sir T. D.
Acland retire. Mr. George Stuckley Buck, son of
Mr. L. W. Buck, and the Hon. C. W. Trefusis,
eldest son of Lord Clinton, come .forward as can
dilates.

DUDLEY. —Sir Stafford Northcote will again offer
himself for this borough, so that the rumour of his
probable intention of seeking the suffrages of the
North Devon electors is unfounded.
DURHAM COUNTY (NORTH).—Lord Adolphus
Vane Tempest, the Conservative member for this
division of the county, issued an address yesterday,
offering himself for re-election.
DURHAM COUNTY (SOTJTH).-Mr. Farrer, the
Conservative member for this division, has ad-
dressed the electors, offering himself again for the
seat.

ESSEX (SOUTH).—Mr. Thomas Wm. Bramston
again offers himself as a candidate for South Essex.
EXETER.—Sir J. T. B. Duckworth, the present
Conservative member for this city, has just issued
an address, in which he announces his intention
again to become a candidate.
FINSBURY. —Mr. Henry Beverley Wakeling, Mr.
William Cox, Mr. Sergeant Parry, and Mr. Thomas
Duncombe, seek the representation of this bo-
rough. dr. Duncombe's election is certain.
HASTINGS. —The two old members, Mr. F. North
and Mr. F. P. Robertson, both of whom voted in
favour of the Government on the Chinese question,
are not likely to be disturbed.
HIGH WYCOMBE. —There is no appearance of
opposition to the return of the two sitting members
of this borough.
HORSkIAM.--Mr. Scott, the deputy chairman of
the London and Brighton Railway Company, has
started for this borough, in opposition to Mr. W.
R. S. Fitzgerald, who voted with the majority
against Lord Palmerston's Government on the
Chinese question.
HUNTINGDONSHIRE. —The opposition threatened
to the return of Messrs. Fellowes and Rust has at
last assumed an active form. Mr. J. M. Heath-
cote, of Conington Castle, has issued au address,
and there is no doubt there will be a stirring
coat est.
IsLB OF WIGHT, March 13.—A. requisition was
on Wednesday drawn up, and as numerously signed
as' the time would allow, soliciting Sir John
Simeon, Bart., to offer himself for the Isle of
Wight : but Sir John, considering that it was not
sufficiently numerously signed to justify his doing
so with a certainty of being returned, to-day de-
clined the honour. Had ho offered himself, there
is no doubt but that his return would have, been
certain. Th;s afternoon, Charles Cavendish Clif-
ford, Esq., has published an address to the Liberal
electors, and Col. F. Harcourt has addressed the
Tories.

KIDDERMINSTER.—Yesterday Mr. Boycott, the
gentleman who unsuccessfully opposed the election
of Mr. Lowe on his appointment to the office of
Vice-Presideit of the Board of Trade, issued an ad-
dress to the electors of this borough placing his ser-
vices at their disposal. Mr. Lowe has concluded
his canvass of the electors.

LAMBETH.-Mr. W.-ilollpoll, who comes for-
ward on the Liberal interest, had a private meeting
of his friends and supporters last night, at which
he expressed his determination to go to the Poll.
LEICESTER.—There is little doubt of the re elec-
tion of the two sitting members, Sir J. Walmaley
and Mr. Biggs.
NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE.-Mr. Headlam and Mr.
Ridley offer themselves for re-election. There is
no opposition.

NO RTHALLERTON. —No opposition is expected to
the re-election of Mr. W. B. Wrightson for this
borough.
WESTMINSTER. Yesterday evening a public
meeting of electors was held at the Craven Head,
St. James's, Piccadilly, at which it was resolved to
solicit Mr. Westerton to become a candidate.
WARWICK. —Mr. Greaves and Mr. Repton, the
present members, are again in the field. Sir C.
Douglas, the late Conservative member, starts as a
Liberal, to oppose Mr. Repton.
LIVERPOOL —A numerously attended meeting of
the Liberal party was held at the Royal Hotel yes-
terday, for the purpose of promoting the re-election
of Mr. J. C Ewart. Resolutions of energetic sup-
port were agreed to.
MANCHESTER.— Yesterday a large meeting was h eld
for the purpose of taking steps to induce the Right
Hon. Robert Lowe, Vice-President of the Board of
Trade, and Sir John Potter, to allow themselves to
be put in nomination for the suffrages of the elec-
tors, iu opposition to Messrs. Gibson and Bright,
and the whole of the proceedings were characterised
by the greatest enthusiasm. Resolutions in ac-
cordance with the objects of the meeting, were una-
nimously agreed to.
BIRMINGHAM.—Messrs. Muntz and Scholefield
have issued addresses to the electors of this
borough, in which they solicit re-election. There
does not appear to be the slightest attempt made at
an opposition.
NORTHITBIBERLAND (Sorrn.)—The Hon. H. G.
Liddell and Mr. B. Beaumont, the sitting mem-
bers for this division, issued their addresses. There
will be no opposition.
Nouwicn.—Viscount Bury and Mr. H. W.
Schneider are the Ministerial candidates for the
representation of the city. The Conservative party
held a meeting on Thursday evening at the Nor-
folk Hotel, and Sir Samuel Bignold delivered an
address. No second candidate has yet appeared.
NOTTS (NORTH. )._.There is a rumour that Lord
H. Bentinck will not again offer himself, and a re- I
quisition is being got up to Mr. J. E. Denison, the
present member for Malton, requesting him to
come forward.

SALISBURY. -Mr. Chaplin has resigned his seat,
and Mr. M. H. Marsh offers himself as a candidate
on the Liberal interest. Major-General j Buckley
oilers himself for re-election.
SOUTHAMPTON.—The reconciliation of the Libe-
ral party in this borough may now be Considered
as completely effected. The sitting members,
Messrs. Wilcox and Weguelin, will be re-elected.
TAUNTON. —Only one of the sitting members (the
Right Hon. H. Labouchere, Colonial Secretary)
has offered himself for re-election.

TEWKESBURY. —Mr Humphrey Brown has issued
an address to the electors, offering himself for re-
election. Mr. Martin, the other sitting member,
also renews the offer of his services. A third can-
didate has appeared in the person of the Hon. F.
Lygon, son of Earl of Beauchamp.
TIVERTON.—OppOSithaI to the return of ti e
Premier is threw erred at Tiverton by Mr. J. Heron
Maxwell, a Conservative.
WALLINGFORD.—Mr, R. Malins has issued an
addrPsi to the electors of Wallingford.
WALSALL. —Mr. Charles Forster is again in the
fiell as an indopendent Ministerial supporter. No
other candidate is spoken of or likely to be named.
Warm-v.—Mr. Robert Stephenson, M.P., an-
nounces his intention of again coming forward as a
candida+e for the rein eseritition of the borough. WOLVERHAMPTON. ----- Messrs. Villiers and
Thornely offer themselves for re-election. No °P_
.pc,si•ion is expected.
YARMOUTH. —Mr. W. L. McCullagh
and
os rt.ri E.
Watkiii, two Liberal candidates, a
with Sir E. U. K. Lacon, M.P., and erect n e
ac Verek e r,

the Conservative candidates, for the representation
of this port in Parliament.

SCOTLAND.
AYnsarnE.—lt was said that there would not be
any opposition to Sir James Fergusson, but Lord
James Stuart will oppose him.
CLACKMANNAN AND Knynoss. --Lord Melgund
has accepted a requisition. from the Liberal eledtord
of these counties, and has issued his
address.
FALKIRK BURGHS.'-Mr. James Baird has inti-
mated his intention of retiring from the representa-
tion of these burghs. Mr. George Baird his bro-
ther, has addressed the electors, offering himself on
the Liberal-Conservative interest.
FIFESIIIRE.-Mr. Balfour, of Balbirnie, has been
mentioned as a probable candidate for this county.
GrasGow.—There are now three caudidates
the field for this city—viz., Mr. Alex. Katie, the
sitting member ; Mr. Buchanan, two only took his
seat on Wednesday last ; and Mr. Robt. Dalglish.
LANARKSHIRE.—It is understood that Sir Ed-
ward Colebrooke will conttst this county with Mr.
R 4 illie Cochrane.

PEEBLESSILIRE. —Sir Graham Montgomery, it is
under-tool, will again come forward for ►his county.
No opposition is likely.
SELKIRKSHIRE. -It is understood to be the in-
tention of Mr. Allax E. L,ckhart to present him-
self again for this county. There is no likelihood
of any contest.

WICK BURGHS. —Mr. S. Laing is a candidate for
re-election. He opposed to the Government
policy in regard to China.

IRELAND.
There is a probability of a sharp contest for the
borough' of Carrickfergus. The candidates are Mr.
F. Macdonough, Q.C., a Derbyite ; and Lieut.-
Colonel Frederick Ferguson. Mr. J. J. Richard-
son retires from the representation of Lisburn.
Mr. Peel Dawson and Mr. Clark, by their friends
and agents, are busily engaged in a canvass of the
electors of Londonderry county.
TIPPERARY.—(By Electric Telegraph).—At the
close of the poll on Friday the O'Donoghue had a
gross majority of 729 over Mr. Waldron.