The Sun.
London, England, 1850-09-17 00:00:00

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
ELECTION.

CAMBRIDGE, SEPT. 16.
The opposif on to Mr. Cowling has at last assumed
a definite shape, and active steps are now taking here
to secure the return of Mr. Loftus Wigram, Q.C., of
Trinity College (Bth Wrangler, 1825.)
A meeting of the members of the Senate was held
at Jesus College Lodge on Friday afternoon, the Mas-
ter in the chair, and the propriety of bringing Mr.
Wigram forward was discussed ; some dissatisfaction
was expressed at the early issuing of the writ, which
will bring on the polling before the commencement of
the October term. Before the meeting separated the
following resolutions were passed, and the undermen-
tioned gentlemen volunteered to act as a committee
for the purpose of securing the return of Mr. Wigram.
1. Moved by Mr. STOKES, Fellow of Caius Col-
lege ; seconded by Mr. ASEIWELL, of Caius College :
" That this meeting regrets that proceedings have been
taken for the purpose of bringing forward Mr. Cowling
as a clndidate for the representation of this University
iu Psrliamenr, which tend practically to exclude a large
number cf the members cf the Senate from all share in
the approaching election." _ _ I

2. Moved by Mr. Archdeacon HARPER, of Queen's
College ; seconded by Mr. BARRaTT, Fellow of King's
College :
"That this meeting regrets that it cannot accept Mr.
Cowling as an ad* quare representative of the University."
3. Moved by Mr. lioPKtris, of St. Catherine's Hall ;
seconded by Mr. GOODWIN, formerly Fellow of Caius
College :
"That, after careful inquiry, this meeting is satisfied
that Loftus Wigram, Esq., Q.C. , is admirably qualified
to represent and to advocate the great interests of the
University in Parliament ; and that it is desirable, if
possible, to obtain his services as a representative of the
University."

4. Moved by Mr. SHILLETO, of Trinity College ;
seconded by Mr. WITTS, of King's College :
" That the following gentlemen be requested to act as
a committee to carry out the resolutions of this meeting:
G. E. Corrie, 8.D., Master of Jesus College ; W. Clark,
M.D., Professor of Anatomy, Trinity College ; J. Chal-
lis, M.A., Plumisn Professor ; Archdeacon Harper,
M.A., Queen's College ; A. R. Ashwell, M.A., Caius
College ; R. A. F. Barrett, M.A., Fellow of King's Col-
lege ; J. J. Bumpstead, M.A., Fellow of King's Col-
lege ; C. Clayton, MA., Fellow and Tutor of Caine Col-
lege ; A. T. Cory, M.A., Fellow and Mathematical Lec-
turer of Pembroke College ; J. M. Croker, M.A., Fel-
low and Mathematical Lecturer of Caius College ; J. E.
Dalton, M.A., Fellow of Queen's College;; F. Gell,!M.A.,
Fellow of Christ's College; H. Goodwin, M.A., formerly
Fellow of Caine College - C. Hardwick, M.A., Fellow
of St. Catherine's Hall ; W. B. Hopkins, M.A., Fellow
and Tutor of St. Catherine's Hall ; J. G. Howes, M.A.,
Fellow of St. Peter's College ; H. A. J. Munro, M.A.,
Fellow and Assistant-Tutor of Trinity College ; J. D.
Ridout, M.A., Fellow of Christ's College ; R. Shilleto,
M.A., Trinity College ; W. H. Stokes, M.A., Fellow of
Caius College ; W. F. Witte, M.A., Fellow of King's
College ;J. oolley, 8.D., Fellow of Emmanuel Col-
lege, wit power to add to their number."
The above gentlemen are of opinion that Mr.
Wigram's early academical distinction, with the great
reputation now :enjoyed by him as :a lawyer and an
effective speaker, sufficiently attest his ability, (and
that " a large circle of influential connexions, for
worth, high-mindedness, and munificence, assures
them of his possessing the high influence of personal
consideration and position in which ability has its
best support." They are of opinion, further, " that
his ability and influence would be employed in the
maintenance of those principles in Church and State
which, in common with the great Conservative ma-
jority of the University, they believe essential to the
national well-being."
It is understood that Mr. Wigram is opposed to
allowing any but Christians to legislate for a Chris-
tian country ; to all schemes which do not regard a
man's religion as the most important part of his edu-
cation ; to refusing the members of the Church of
Ireland the facilities of availing themselves of educa-
tional grants which Dissenters and Romanists enjoy
in England ; and also to the provisions of Mr. Stuart
Wortley's Marriage Bill. He is opposed to the " ex-
perimental policy" of free trade; to the recognised
admission to our universities of students who could
not be required to join in the common worship, or
submit to the religious teaching of the university ;
and, in general, to any course of policy not " animated
by Christian principles."
Mr. Wigrams supporters represent further that
they are led to bring him forward by a sense of duty
" rendering it imperative upon them to do what they
can for securing to the university a representative
zealous and earnest for great principles, and of an
ability and position to make him their efficient advo-
cate
,in the House of Commons ;"..and also, because,
" with every respect for Mr. Cowling, and for the
high place which, as a sound lawyer, he holds in his
own profession, they are unable to be satisfied that
he has not on the present occasion altogether mis-
taken the duties for the effectual discharge of which
his undeniably high qualifications fit him."
Continuous committee-meetings are being held on
both sides. There was one of Mr. Wigram's friends
in King's College this afternoon, and a second is
now (7 P.m.) sitting at Jesus. Under all the cir-
cumstances, there is no doubt the contest will be a
spirited, but it is to be hoped not a bitter one.
Whether the new candidate's friends will be enabled
to make up the lee-way they have lost remains to
be seen.