The Sun.
London, England, 1859-06-28 00:00:00

OXFORD CITY.

The election took place yesterday at the Town-
hall, when Mr. Cardwell, whose seat was vacated
on his appointment to the office of Secretary of State
for Ireland, was re-elected without opposition, on
the nomination of Mr. Justice Pike, seconded by
Mr. J. Castle, builder.

Mr. CARDN';'ELL, in returning thanks, adverted to
the war, which he said was devastating the most
beautiful part of Europe, which for miles was strewß
with the bodies of the wounded and the slain. But
while such was the state of things abroad, England
enjoyed profound peace, notwithstanding which
great responsibility was cast upon those who admi-
nistered her affairs, and they required keen eyes,
stout hearts, and steady hands, as well as cordial
union among her crew, who had undertaken the
task of steering the vessel of the State in these
stormy and troublous times. He was glad to find
that great unanimity existed throughout the coun-
try. and he could assure them that peace for Eng-
land, and, if possible, peace for Europe, were the
objects which the present Government had at heart,
and would labour to carry out. But devoted as they
were to peace, they would take care that England
should be prepared to hold in the councils of Europe
that place which she was fully entitled to. There
was no desire on the part of the present Ministry to
weaken the army or navy, and subject only to that
consideration would the Chancellor of the Exche-
quer endeavour to accommodate to the shoulders of
the people the burdens which they might have to
bear. Mr. Cardwell then adverted to Ireland, with
which he was now connected by office, and contrasted
its present flourishing condition with what it was
20 years ago when he first visited it. He instanced
its increased commerce, its improved agriculture,
and above all, the universal prevalence of better
feeling, which he trusted would be fostered, so that
England and Ireland might present the spectacle of
a united kingdom animated by one spirit, and con-
stituting together the noblest and greatest people
on the surface of the earth. (Much cheering.)
After a vote of thanks, moved by Mr. Cardwell,
and seconded by Mr. Alderman Sadler, the pro-
ceedings terminated.

TIVERTON.
The re-election of Lord Palmerston for this bo-
rough took place yesterday. The committee for
insuring his lordship's election had previously met
and passed a resolution dispensing with his personal
attendance on the occasion, in consequence of the
urgent duties which devolved upon the noblo lord
by reason of his appointment to the office of First
Lord of the Treasury. There were rumours of op-
position, and it was confidently stated that a can-
didate from the Chartist body would be proposed.
Some Chartists from a distant part attended in ex-
pectation of being gratified, but no condidate of
that political persuasion presented himself, and con-
sequently the proceedings passed off harmoniously.
The Mayor (Mr. Gath) presided.
Mr. FRANK HOLE nominated Henry John Tem-
ple, Viscount Palmerston, as a fit and proper person
to be re-elected a member of Parliament for the
borough of Tiverton. The speaker congratulated
the constituents on the fact of the noble lord's ap-
pointment as First Lord of the Treasury, and said
he had succeeded in forming one of the strongest
Governments which was ever known, by appointing
men of unrivalled ability belonging to every politi-
cal section. (Cheers.)
Mr. R. WERE seconded the nomination, and in
doing so he expressed his regret at the dissensions
in the Liberal camp, but he hoped that, by the judi-
cious appointments made by the noble lord, the
different sections would become reconciled, and a
strong Government be the result. (Cheers.)
The MAYOR asked if there was any other candi-
date to be proposed, but there being no reply in the
affirmative his worship declared Lord Palmerston to
be duly re-elected, amidst the cheers of the audience.
The proceedings, which lasted only half-an-hour,
then terminated.