The Sun.
London, England, 1857-03-09 00:00:00

the whole country to be chorusing their paey cries.
Never was there a greater mis ake. The country is
quiescent—more quiescent p• rhaps than it sh.)ulcl
be. But so it is. And the probability is that we.
shall have fewer election contests Vial in 1832.

(Pro in the York Herald. ) •
Lord Pidmersten basfully jus ified the confidence
reposed in him by his country.

(Prom the Brighton llerald)

The question to be decided wilt lean &Dual one:
the Palmerston Government will appe .1 to the
country for support in i.s pursuir,: of a national
policy against a conspiracy of paiti• s.

(From the Bath Journal )

•
This vote will oq.lin the apd: o a., of d spots, and
of all who envy and ha,' e this country ; but England
has now to speak out.

(Front.the Hertford Mercury.)

_
The contest which is about to take place must, to
a certain extant, al/4sume the characlter of a personal
oae. It is Lord Palmers'on' the ablest of the Libe-
tal statesmen, and. the most succe sfal of Line, al
leaders, who is assail Ed. It is his plicy which is
specially attacked, and it is for or against him that
the decision must ke given.

(From the Bucks Advert;scr.)

We have no ftyiir that a Parliament can be re-
turned that will for a single week tolerate a Tory
Government.

• (From the,Westeriz limes )
Lord Palmerstan's thorough. English sprit, his
inclou,lif able power of work, and genial goo.' hu-
mour, have made Lim more personally beloved
than any public Nader of the day. His defeat was
the work of treachery. •

(From the Welshman.)
Lord Palmerston may safely appeal to the coun
try for the support which a factious combination in
the House of Commons has refused.

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE,

EAST SUSSEX.

The official declaration of the pill was made on Satur-
day at Lewes by the High Sheriff of the'c3unty, Mr. R.
C. Pomfret, the number of votes recorded being as fol-
lows :
Lord Pevensey
Mr. Dodson q. 2,231

Majority for Viscount Perensey (C) 68
The result, while showing the maj )rity in Viscount
Pevensey's favour as less by 21 than in a former return
published, proves the present contest to have been the
most severe one known for this diviiion.

Viscount PEVENSEY, after the ceremony'of buckling
on the sword to the newly-elected meal )er had been
performed, returned thanks.
Mr. DODSON also returned thanks, and, having c3n.
gratulated the electors on their success in the infliction
of a death-blow on Tory monopoly in that division of
the county, said they would riot desist in their efforts
until they had wrested the division from the grasp of
the Tories. Before very many weeks vitro over he should
appear again as a candidate before them, and he believe.)
that next time the result would not be doubtful.

Reform Association here have issued a long address to
The electors of the city calling upon them to support.
Mr. Ricardo and Mr. Laslett as being two consistent re-
formers. The address is dated March 9, but was circu-
lated on Saturd4
SOUTILUIP7ON.-11,3 present Liberal members Mr.
B. M. x and Mr. T. M. Weguelin, have each pub-
lished an address to the electors ; and the unfortunate
difference which (xi-led between the Liberal elec•ors,
we hope, no longer existing, it is probable that no Tory
candidate will offer himself; and these gentlemen will be
returned without opposition.

CIRENCESTER.—the Hon. Ashley Poneonby, one of
the sit ir.g mirnbers for this borough, has issued an ad-
dress to the el,ct,r3 soliciting re=election. Referring
to the Canton aff,ir he says :

LrvEnrooL.—The election campa;gn at Liverpool has
commenced. Mr. J. C. Ewart, one of the present mem-
bers, issued his address on Saturday soliciting a re-
newal of the confidence which has been .so far reposed
in him. He refers to his vote in support of the Minis-
try against the motion of Mr. Cobden, and makes Pro-
minent mention of, his sympathy for Colonel Tulloch
and Sir J. M'Neil, aqd of his address on the subject
which he had the honour of forwarding to them from
the principal merchants and others in Liverpool. The
feeling of the town is at present strongly in favour of re-
turning both the present menkters, Mr. Horsfall having
gained the favour of all sections and parties by his bold
and independent c onduct in the house, and by the at
tentiou with which he has looked after the interests of
his constituents in Parliament, while the moderate Tot ies
have no objection to Mr. Ewart. The extreme party
men, however, are determined to bring Mr. Turner for-
ward in connection with gr. Horsfall, and . a severe
struggle is anticipated.
MANCHESTER. The Liberel4 of Manche ter are
anxious to get some Liberal of mark to oppose Mr.
Milner Gibson, whose course of conduct has given deep
dissatisfaction. There is no place where the princip'es
and English policy of Lord Palmerston aro more warmly
e,poused. Some of the old Free-trade party are, how-
ever, anxious for the election of Mr. Bright and Mr.
Gibson on the ground of former services in the cause of
commercial reform. .

"I deeply regret the unfortunate occurrences which have
recently taken plco at Canton, but feeling, as I did, that
the House Gov, rinsont wen; not fairly chargeable with the
actst c f agents abroad, with whom they had had no pre-
vious cotamusication on the subject; I did not feeljtistiOed
o service
its r_-fusing them my support on the recent division, espe-
cially bearing in mind the previous character of the officer
whose conduct was chiefly impugned, and the fact that his
appointment had ben approved by men who have now
j,,ined the Opposition. While rendering Lord Palmer-
i votesl li
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iv
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btei onf a general
ia supi)ort,
promoting I
m haveea su not scru-
pled to give my vote in opposition to it when I felt that
the interests of the country appeared to require. The ex-
tension of the suffrage and the protection of the voter from
res
undue influence in the exercise of the franchise have always
had and will continue to have my cordial support. The
abolition of church rates is a measure which I hope to see
shortly carrio,f. I shall watch with satisfaction the further
progress of administrative reform, as I think promotion
should depend on merit in every department of the public
'Service- My opinions on the subject of tho income tax are
in unison with your own, as expressed in your petition re-
cently presented to the House of Commons on the subject."
Mr. Ponsonby adds a hope that with the war will cease
the heavy expenditure of the country, and that our naval
and tary e tallshments may be placed on a reduced
footing. It is understood that Mr. Mullings will again
offer himself, and a third caurldate i r the person of a
nephew of Ea I Bathurst is spoken of.
GLOUCESTER,—Au opposition to the Return of Admi-
ral Sir M. Ii keley and MT. Price is talked of here.
Although the Conservative party was beaten at the last
election, they intend to bring forward Mr. S. Baker, of
Thorngrove, Worcestershire, as tbeir champion. Mr.
Baker is Chairman of the Gloucester and Dean Forest
Railway Company, and was an unsuccessful candidate
or the borough of Stroud at the last election. He pro-
f sees Conservative and Free-trade principles, and is an
able speaker. The annoyance which has lately been ex-
perienced here on the subject of the income tax has
somewhat prejudiced the minds of the electors against
that tax, and this will be taken advantage of by the op-
position party.
TEWICESBUILY.—Fonr. candidates are likely to offer
themselves for the representation of this small constitu-
ency. The two sitting members, Mr. Martin and Mr. H.
Drown (both Liberals), offer themselves for re-election,
and Mr. Cox (of the Northern Circuit) has pledged him-
self to c tme forward in the Conservative interest. A
requisition ha • also been got up soliciting the Hon. F.
Lygon, son of Earl Beauchamp, to allow himself to he
put in nomination in the Conservative interest. There
is a stroeg feeling here wi!h respect to Mr. Brown and
his connection with the Royal British Bank.
STROUD. —Mr. Horsman and Mr. Scrope have both
intimated their intention to appeal to the electors of
Stroud for a continuance of their suffrages. The nomi-
nation of a " third man," professing decided anti-In-
c mo tax principles, is t.,:reatened.
WINDSOR.—Mr. Grenfel and Mr. S. Ricardo will
again name falvard for Windsor, and Mr. Hope, Mr.
Roberto, the banker, and Mr. Wm. Vansittart are an-
nounced as likely to oppose them, without, however,
any vs ry great chance of success.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.—Lord Altborp is about to COMO
forward in the Liberal interest for South Northampton-

shire.
LYNN.-At Lynn Lord Stanley and Mr. J. H. Gurney
not, it is presumed, be disturbed in their seats.
NORFOLK.—Major-General Windham is reported as
about to le brought forward as a Liberal candidate for
West Norfolk. _ _

IVORWICH.—The vote given l y Mr. Warner, the Libe-
r d member for this city, against the Government, cn
Tuesday niglit, has caused dissatisfaction among some of
his constituents, although it has received approval from
others. Thera has been'a rumour that the hon. gentle.
man does not intend to offer himself for re-election ; but
this appears t xtremely doubtful.
GREAT YARMOUTH.--Here thera is every probability
of a severe Contest. The Conservative candidates are
t:oected to be Sir E. Lacon, one of the present mem-
bers, and the Hon, C. S. Veieker, who received pledges
of support from the party some time since. The Liberal
c indidates are Mr. T. S'l 43tillagh, and Mr. E Witkin,
of the Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire Railway ;
and they bare i.aued an address to the electors.
CHATHAM. Mr. IV. G. Romaine, C. 8., Depu ty-Judgo-
Advocar o with the army lately servingin the Eaatl,:dirs, a
Liberal in politic.,, has annutineed his intention of be-
coming a candidate for the representation of the borough.
In his a,idtes, just issued, he sap :
" The dissolution has been brought about by the tempo-
rary union of certain public men, who, differing on all the
great questions in politics, have nevertheless agreed to
rick the welfare of their country in the hope of grasping
place and power. Am I wrong in supposing you will con-
demn such conduct? I feel certain that you will not join
in censuring officers who on the distant shores of China
have sustained the honour of the British flag. You will
not assist in driving from the helm the pilot who weathered
the great Russian storm and brought the ship into a fair
haven. You will not help to bring into office men who at
the turning point of England's fortune would have made
a cowardly and ignominious peace with Russia. The coun-
try is now called upon to choose between Palmerston on
the one hand. and Disraeli and Gladstone on the other.
What is your answer?" .
Mr. Romaine was a candidate for Chatham at the gene-
ral election in 1852, but then retired in favour of Ad-
miral Sir J. Stirling.
DEVONPORT —Mr. J. Wilson will be a candidate for
Devonport ; Gen. Berkeley retires, and Sir E. Perry's
junction with the factions Opposition the other night has
placed his seat in great danger.
PLYMOLTR.—" Plymouth, we are glad to see," says
the Western, Times. " will get rid of Mr. R. Palmer, and
return two Liberals. North Devon has two members
who are getting past senatorial labour. Mr. Buck, it is
said, can never go up to Parliament again ; and Sir T.
Acland, who is 70 years old, experiences the infirmities
incidental to tbat advanced period 'of life. The Tories
talk of bringing Sir S. Northcote forward for North De-
von, in the room of Mr. Buck, as a.rlight compliment to
Mr. Gladst me, iu return for the services rendered by
that able casuist, and in token of their peace with the
Peelites. In South Devon Str J. Buller and Mr. Palk
will, of course, be returned without opposition. Dart-
mouth may, perhaps, wrestle against Sir H. Seale s as-
cendancy, but in no other part of the county do we see
any likelihood of a change.",
CORNIVALL.—In East Cornwall there will be a cog-
test ; Mr. Rabarts And Mr. Kendall, the present mem-
bers, and Mr. Carew, are the candidates. In West
Cornwall Mr. M. Williams will likely he re-elected, and
Mr. Tremayue wid probably succeed Sir 0. Lemon, who, 1
it is understood, retires from his Parliarneatary duties.

YORKSHIRE.--The constituents of the various Parlia-
mentary boroughs in the West Riding of Yorkshire have
already begun to look out for the right men to send as
their representatives in Parliament, and among a large
portion of the inhabitants there is a strong determina-
tion to return such as will support the policy of Lord
Palinerston's Government with reference to the Chinese
question. First of all, as to the representation of the
West Riding itself, there is not a shadow of a chance of
Mr. Cobden being again elected, tee hon. gentleman's
opinions of the war with Russia having decided his fate
some time ago. Indeed, it is extremely doubtful whe-
ther Mr. Cobden will venture to come before the elec-
tors even to thank them for their past c infidence. So
far, therefore, as the West Riding is concerned, the
mover of the resolution which has had the effect of
bringing about a dissolution will most undoubtedly not
find his way. back again to St. Stephen's. Mr. E.
Denison, the other member, will most likely be again
elected. The probable successor of Mr. Cobden is nut
yet known. Various gentlemen have been mentioned,
including Sir John Ramsden, Lord Goderich, and the
Right Hon. T. Baines, but no definite nomination has
been made. It is said that Sir John Ramsden, who wll
be supported by the Fitzwilliam interest, is likely to be
preferred. At Leeds the capital of the Riding,
there is every probability of the rc-election of the
Right Hon. M. T. Baines, and a meeting is to be held
on the 16th inst. for the purpose of taking steps to pre-
sent a requisition to Mr. Babies and to Mr. William
Beckett, one of the present members for Ripon, who,
although a Conservative, vote I with the Government
against Mr. Cobden's resolution. Mr Robert Hall, bar-
rister, is also spoken of as a Conservative candidate ;
and the name of Mr. S. Morley, of the Administrative
Reform Association, has also been mentioned as a candi-
date on the Liberal interest. Sir George Goodman, in
consequence of ill health, will not come forward again.
At Bradford Mr. Robert Milligan will resign his
seat, but Mr. 11. W. Wickham will again come for-
ward. ' Several names have been mentioned as those
of probable candidates to succeed Mr. Mligan, among
whom may be mentioned Major-Genei al Thompson,
Mr. E. Ackroyd, of Denton and Hali!ax ; Mr. Titus SOUTH WALES.
interest being so
Salt, of Crow-nest; Mr. Wills en M urgatroyd, of BRECDNSIIIRE.—The Conservative
Bankfield ; and Mr. H. W. Ripley, of Sighteldo. At strong in this county, it is rather improbable that any
Halifax, the present members, the Right Hon, opposition will be offered to the return of Sir J. Bailey,
Sir Charles Wood and Mr. Frank Crossley, will Bart., although it is rumoured that Mr. De Winton,
again be nominated. The Conservaq ves are getting up a banker, will come forward in the Liberal interest. If
requi-itLin to Major Eiwarde. At Ho idersiii,)d it ii such shoukl be the case, we learn that it is absolutely im-
anticipated that Lord Goderich will again to returned, possible that Mr. De Winton wi 1 succeed.
he having on several occasions refused to allow himself Bazooer.—We hear there will be a contest for the re-
to be nominated for any other borough as long as his presentation ef this borough. A. member of the house
present constituents were satisfied with hie conduct. At of Tredegar (Morean), whose influence is great in the
Wakefield, Mr. George Sanders, the Conservative mem- town, wil', it is said, oppose the return of Col. Watkins
ber, will retire, and Mr. J. C. D. Charlesworth or Mr. (Liberal).
Leathain will probably be brought forward in his stead; RADNOR BOROUGHS.—It is anticipated that the re-
The Liberals have not yet fixed upon a candidate. At torn of the Chancellor of the Exchequer will be op-
Pontefract no opposition will be offered to Mr. Mona- posed by the Conservative party. A candidate is, it is
ton Milnes, but Mr. Oliveira will b 3 opposed by Mr. said, forthcoming, but the triumph of Sir G. C. Lewis
Wood, to whom a very numerously signed requisition is considered certain.
was presented a short time ago. There ►will be fouv midi- GLAMORGANSIIIRR. —Mr. H. H. Vivian, M.P. for
dates at Knaresborough. Mr. Dent, one of tbe present Truro, sometime since signified his intention of offering
members, and Mr. Westhead, who formerly sat for the himself at the first opportunity for the representation of
borough, will be brought forward by the Liberals, and this county. Mr Edwards Vaughan, of Rheola, Neatb,
Mr. Woodd, the present Conservative member, and will also come forward, so that a sharp contest is
Mr. Collins, Collins, barrister, who has also represented the peed. We have heard from well-informed ,eiroles
Mr. that
borough, will be nominated by the Conservatives. The Mr. Talbot, mai of the present members, and Vi-
Liberal electors of Hull held &meeting at the Cross Keys N ian, both Lberals, are likely to be returned.
Hotel on Saturday afternoon for the purpose of selecting CARDIFF.i
Col. Stuart., son of Lord J. Stuart, will
two candidates for the representation of the borough in come forward for this borough. Mr. Coffin will, it is
Parliament. There was a large attendance. Mr. Jas. said, ret re from the representation.
Clay, M.P. for Hull, was unanimously selected as one No opposition is likely to be offered either at Merthyr
of the candidates. The Hon. W. ti. F. Denison, son of or Swart=ea, Mr. H. A. Bruce and Mr. Dillwyn. being
Lord Londesborough, was proposed as the second can- hie,bly popular.
didate, and a letter was read from that gentleman an- CARDIGAN.—The return of Lord Lisbunre for the
nouncing that he was a thorough Refort der. He was county wit be unopposed. It is probable that the re-
unanimously selected as the colleague of Ma'. Clay.' Der- presentalon of the borough will be contested. Mr. i
ing the meeting a letter was read from Mu. W. D. Sey- I Lleyd, of Bronwydd, is spoken of as the Liberal candi- I
mour, one of the present borough members, declining to date. Mr. Lloyd's influence is great, and, should he
stand again for Hull. The meeting was steortgly in favour come fervrard, his return is almost certain.
of Lord Palmerston, and it was understi o 1 that the two CARMARTHEN.—No opposition is anticipated either for
gentlemen selected were prepared to support .his lordship, the county or the borough. Sir James Hamilton was
Mr. Schneiderand Mr. Hall, of London, and 11r. Aldam, some time since spoken of as a candidate on the Liberal
late M.P. for Leeds, and chairman of the Aim and Cal. intereinterest; but nothing has as yet transpired to intimate
der Company, are also mentioned as probable crendidatee such an event.
EAST RETFORD AND THE HUNDRED OF Bassuraw. PEMBROKESHIRR.—Viscount Emlyn, who is tow
—Viscount Galway and the Hon. W. B. Daziconobe, highly popular, will be returned without opposition for
both Conservatives, are the present members, mid they this c„unntFyo .—Mr. W. Rees, solicitor, has com-
.
are both to be put in nomination, but so early as Friday Have RDWEST
last the friends of Mr. F. Foljambe (Liberal), soma Mr. inenced an active canvass in the Liberal. interest. Mr.
G. S. Foljambe, of Oeberton-ball, commenced a canvass Philipps, the present member, has arrived from London.
in Rettord on his behalf. There is also a party,. by no Mr. Pniiipp3 is very popular his return is undoubted.b
means inconsiderable in numbers, who are desirous of PIIIIII3I3.OKE.—We hear that the return of Sir Jo n
seeing the Earl of Lincoln, the ldest !ion of the Duke Owen will be opposed.
.We have net learned who the
of Newcastle, put in nomination, and it was currently Liberal candidate is, but his success is probable.
ISLE- OF WIGHT Colonel Harcourt- has bad his day
rumoured on Saturday that he is to be brou elitt out.. ,
the and must givet place to a better man.
WORCESTER.—There is likely to be a contest ferbelongs 'o h 3
representation of this city. The conduct of the Lit ieral old Tory Sir John Simeon's nailln_ee
member, Mr. Laslett, in voting against Lord Palmer ston timed s pagreynileman standing very
ou Mr. Cobden's motion has met the decided disappr. Oval lion of thea
electors of the Isle of Wig
of a certain portion of his supporters, who are about': toarc strong any other geatle-
enough to bring him in, or
exhibit it in an unmistakeable manner. The Derbyite tin- man of liberal principles. hhit.gb in:l:eh:l:Lee edni sb
ttgeirn leaal et
tend, it is said, to bring forward Alderman Sidney,8 .. c; BOROUGH OF NEWPORT. :liar.-
London, and Mr. Iluddleston, of the Oxford Circuit • -
n• tend amain second
dented at the last election his intention of ()min ;1 . ~ , but the
Air.
luck .
is L net expected that '..lSe,rie anFostcyyeis, expect.ed to.
ward again in the Conservative interest whenever f".
portunity offered, The Council of the Parliameannt op. not to start either
-- nary agreed
',gain, and the LiberalCl
' Pee; lastrnttah;e:ln oC(Tors)
o cry6three)m willi
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