The Sun.
London, England, 1844-04-22 00:00:00

CHANGES.

The Marchioness of Douglas and the Countess of
Lincoln, on a visit to the Earl of Wemyss, at Gosford
House, near Haddington, from Holyrood House ; the
Duchess of Cleveland and Lady Augusta Poulett, at
Leamington Spa, from a visiting tour ; Colonel Car.
michael .at Leamington Spa, from, a tour ; the Rev,
Lord William Somerset, and. Messrs. Fitzroy and Dos-
cawen Somerset, at Cheltenham, from Painswick House;
Lord and Lady Headley, at Brighton, from their seat int
Essex; Sir Beresford and Lady M'Mahon and family,
at Dublin, from a tour; Mr. Ross, M.P., at Cheltenham,
from a tour ; Captain Hagart, 7th Hussars, from,
Brighton, for Warwickshire. .

EXETER ELECTION.
On Saturday the nomination took place. G.-4nerld Briggs
was first in the hall; he took his seat on the right of the
Mayor. He was attended by Messrs. Robert R. Moore, A.
L. Saul, S. Maunder, and several other friends. On the
Tory side of the hall were Sir W. Follett's two brothers, Sir
T. 1). Acland, Bart., Sir John Duckworth, S. T. Kekewich,
Esq., W. ;H. Furlong, Esq., W. Hooper, Esq., Dr. Barnes,
the Rev. Fisher Turner, Air. High Sheriff Cartwright, &c.
The High Sheriff read the Queens precept and Bribery Act.
Mr. H. HOOPER said--Tour late representative, Sir Wil-
liam Follett, having been appointed to the office of her Ma-
jesty's Attorney-General, his seat has become vacant, and we
have now assembled for one of the most important duties
which, as citizens, we have to perform. I need not detain
the meeting longer than to ask for a renewal of confidence,
and I have no doubt that we shall be able to send to him on
Monday evening to say that he had not been mistaken in the
sentiments of the electors. It now becomes my duty, as it is
my pleasure, to propose Sir William Follett to fill the vacant
seat in Parliament.—(Cheers, groans, and laughter.)
Mr. J. HARRIS seconded the motion.
Mr. S. MAUNDER said—l have much pleasure in nominat-
ing Major-General John Briggs as a fit and proper citizen to
represent this city in the present Parliament.—(Cheering.)
He is a free trader, and I believe free trade to be essential
to the prosperity of all classes in this country. He is an un-
flinching advocate of perfect freedom of conscience. He is in
favour of vote by ballot.—(Cheering.) Any one who has
taken any part in our elections must know how very much
that is required to-protect the industrious man from the op-
pression of the idle.—(Loud cheers.) Any one who knows
the manner in which our elections have been conducted,
must know how necessary the ballot is to protect the honest
but poor voter from the heartless oppression of the rich and
the idle. I am exceedingly pleased that Major-General
Briggs has come forward upon this occasion.
Mr. BESLEY said I am prepared to pay my tribute to Sir
W. Follett for his talent, disposition,.and temper ; but the
day has arrived when the mere man is not to be the question
in an election, principles will be looked to as well. lam
not here as the personal friend of General Briggs, and I do
not look on this contest as a personal contest. I look to Sir
W. Follett as a supporter of a Government which itself in.
sists on supporting monopolies, which I believe to be opposed
to the best interests of the most important classes of the
community.
At the conclusion of Mr. Besley's speech, there was a call
for Mr. Moore from the Reformers, but the Sheriff said he did
not mean to let any non-elector address the hall. This, how-
ever, produced such a tremendous burst of indignation, that,
although two or three consultations took place between Mr.
Furlong, the Mayor, and some persons around them, the
Sheriff felt himself obliged, amidst tremendous cries for
" Moore, Moore," and " Briggs," to yield.
General BRIGGS presented himself amidst long-continued
cheers and counter-cheers. In the course of his address he
repeated the circumstances under which he had been induced
to present himself as a candidate. He respected the talents
of Sir W. Follett and his private worth, but he stood an op-
ponent
to his political principles. In conclusion, he stated that
in general politics he was a decided Liberal, an advocate for
the ballot, and for perfect freedom of conscience. He resumed
his seat amidst cheering from the free traders and great up •
roar on the part of the Tories.
On the show of hands being taken, the Sheriff declared it to
be in favour of Sir W. Follett.

A poll was demanded by Mr. MAIINDER on behalf of Ge-
neral Briggs, which will commence this morning, at eight
o'clock.

The SIIERIFF declared the Hall adjourned.
Mr. S. T. KEKEWICH proposed a vote of thanks to the
High Sheriff for his able and impartial conduct.
General BRIGGS cordially seconded the motion.
Sir T. AcLAND spoke with his wonted energy and action,
and his first achievement was to knock the hat off Mr. Fur-
h.ng's head, 'and show how much " Time had thinned his
flowing hair." He was understood to express great regret
that Sir 'William Follett's brother, being a non-elector, was
not allowed to address the Hall, and express the gratitude
he felt at the distinguished honour conferred on him so long.
He eulogised the lion. and Learned Gentleman as one who
had secured the good esteem and affection of both sides of the
House, and whose talents made them feel proud of him as a
western man.

At the conclusion of the proceedings the Reformers ad-
ourned to the Subscription-rooms.

WOODSTOCK ELECTION.
Mr. Humfrey has already made a very successful canvass,
and although a Conservative in politics, he has obtained the
promise of nearly every vote of the Liberal party, who are
quite disgusted with the manner in which the Duke of Marl-
borough treated their late representative, Mr. Thesiger.
Mr. Walesby, of the Oxford Circuit, Recorder of Wood-
stock, arrived at the latter place on Saturday evening, for
the purpose of forwarding his friend Mr. Humfrey's election.
The Marquis on Saturday canvassed the electors who at-
tended Oxford market. His Lordship was received very
coolly by them, the majority refusing to vote for him, and
several others would not promise. The struggle is expected
to be a severe one.

—The nomination takes place this day, and the polling to-
morrow (Tuesday.)

HUNTINGDON ELECTION.
Amu, 21.—Mr. Baring has declared for agricultural pro-
tection as it is, according to the sliding scale, acknowled.ging
himself thereby to be Lord Sandwich's nominee. The Chief
Baron of the Exchequer has taken leave of the borough in a
an kind d characteristic address. Mr. Acland is mustering his
forces for Monday, and mayhap for Tuesday, if his candidate
will go to the poll. A contest the League seem, so far, de-
termined to have. In any case, the electors feel assured that
a free-trade candidate will make his appearance on the day
of nomination, and either Colonel Thompson, or his son, it is
said,. will come forward. There was a report yesterday that
Mr. Thesiger was to be put in nomination, which Mr. Baring's
Committee lost no time in contradicting.

HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE.—Among those pre-
sent at her Majesty's Theatre, on Saturday night, were—
his Serene Highness the Prince Leiningen, attended by
Colonel Buckley, who occupied her - Majesty's box. The
Duchess of Cambridge, accompanied by Count Kielmansegge,
and attended by Baron Knesebeck. Lord and Lady Barring-
ton. Sir Andrew Barnard and the Hon. William Ashley,
occupied the Queen Dowager's box. The Dukes of Devon-
shire, Beaufort, and Leeds, the Duchess of Beaufort, then
Marquises of Ailesbury, Douro, Worcester, Norman by,
Huntly, the Marchionesses of Wellesley
Baron Nieumaun, Baron and Baroness e Logos, Count de
Sefton, Noailles; the Earls of Pembroke, Liverprel,
rdaraest,
Ken-
mare, and Belfast; the Countess of Kennia
Trimlestone, Tem-
Bruce, Wharncliffe, Dinorben, Sa 3 and Westmeath,ba
Fitzroy -Somerset, Dinorben,_twa ,
pletown, James Stuart, Aylmer,
v Alford, Boyer, Smythe,
iiaasi Gardner,so'a e 1 t asnheal
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Stewart,dies
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A-n4ruther, Joddrell Fre-
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.nmßuecrrkayet,t,ClaVpitalliiamn
Upton,Fre-
Frederick Trench, H. Webb,
Gardner, Hilson, Flower; Sirs Watkin
W. Wynn, Francis
Willoughby,sh
Flower, Loftus N% ay ;Ot - the Hon. Mrs.
'mantle, James
Shuckburgh,
ackburgh,
gibbon, Mrs.
0 Fitzroy,
.Captains Cuddy and Meynell, Messrs. C.
Charles Kent, H.
s.
tanhope,lrs.jollh
Wombwell, &c.
Standish,H.
HOSPIIAL FOR CONSUMPTION.—Yesterday morn-
ing, the Reverend Prelates the Lord Bishops of Chester and
Ge"g Baring, and
Worcester, preached sermons on behalf of the above insti-
tution, the former at St. Saviour's Church, Hans-place, Upper
Chelsea, and the latter at Eaton Chapel, Eaton-square, Pim-
pl, to
Pim-
lico. The committee of this excellent charity are making
strenuousofthenew hospital, effohrtoss toraise theefreundesd neetc
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beerected
the Pulliam road ; the first stone of -which will be laid by his
Royal Highness Prince Albert in the early part of next June.
The present building is situated at Chelsea, but from its
limited size has been found totally inadequate for the re-
ception of the hundreds of applicants who daily crowd its gates
for admission. Since its formation in September, 1842, the
number of in-patients have been about 150, add 1,500 out-
patients have received medical relief. There is no other
existing hospital which will receive the numerous class of
patients suffering under pulmonary consumption, in conse-
quence of the lingering and almost certain fatality of the
disease ; whilst elaborate statistical tables show that more
than 72,000 persons are now constantly suffering from con-
, sumption. The intended new hospital will be built to ac-
commodate about 200 patients. Both places of worship in
which the Rev. Prelates preached were well attended, and
after Divine service, collections were made in aid of the funds.
The Great North of England Railway Company
have recently made an offer to the Darlington and Newcastle
Junction Company (whose lino is about to be opened) to
contract for supplying locomotive power and carriages of all
descriptions for each train at Is. 3d. a mile. By this esti-
mate, ten third-class passengers, charged at the exorbi-
tant rate of lid. a mile, as on the London and Birmingham
and other railways, would pay the expenses of a whole train,
capable of conveying several hundred passengers:
THE MARSIIALSEA PRISON.—Since the above pri-
son has been sold, a great number of workmen have been
employed in repairing the interior, and making it fit for the
reception of tenants, it being the intention of the purchaser
to divide it into separate tenements, The entrance to the
houses will be up Chapel-court, on the north side, and up a
court next to Walmesley's, the pawnbroker's, inlligh-street,
on the south, A portion of the walls on each aide will be
taken down for that purpose. A handsome shop is being
built in High-street,in front of the Governor's house, which
will be let with it. The name of the houses will be Mar-
shaLsea-buildinge.
Drury-IP@ T '
an
presents this evening an
unusual degree of attraction, for Mr. Benedict's new
opera will be performed for the first time, and Mademoi-
selle Lucile Gratin will appear in the new ballet of the
Lady liouletta i or, the Statute Fair, in which she his
eAcited so mach attention.