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nd considerable talents, unhesitatingly consented
become a candidate, and make an effort to rescue tha
borough from the thraldom in which it had been held.
Mr. Smith was then the chairman of the Chamber of
Commerce in Manchester, chairman of the Anti-Cern.
law League, and universally known and respected
throughout the country. He came to Walsall at their
request, and conducted the contest in such a manner
as to meet, not only the applause and esteem of his
friends, but even the approval of his opponents.
There was:not a person in Walsall who could be found
to utter a single wordagainst Mr. Smith daring that
influences to which he had already adverted,
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memorable contest. They were, however, borne
donby t
until they had reduced the majority of their
opponents to that point which proved the impossibility
of him or any other monopolist again successfully to
contest the borough. The ladies of Walsall felt grate-
ful to Mr. Smith for his invaluable services, and they
resolved that, 'at some future time, they would prove
the estimation in which they held him, by the pre-
sentation of a substantial token of respect. He would
not detain the company longer from the enjoyment
they anticipated in the presentation of that tribute,
but sit down, leaving the next part'of the business in
the hands of those with whom that rested.
Mr. Cox then rose, and taking up a very splendid
silver salver which was on the table, presented it to
Mr. Smith, saying, I have great honour in handing
over this piece of plate. The Honourable Gentleman
accepted the plate, which was a piece of exquisite
workmanship, and having upon it the following in-
scription :—" Presented to J. B. Smith, Esq., by the
ladies of Walsall, as a testimonial of their gratitude
and esteem for the patriotic and spirited manner in
which he stood forward in February, 1841, to contest
the representation of the borough against a monopo-
list and bread taxer, for his upright and independent
conduct and urbane demeanour during the struggle,
for his general and undeviating advocacy of the rights
of labour and happiness of all, in opposition to the
selfish interests and domination of a class. May he
live to enjoy the reward of his exertions, in beholding
truth triumphant, and his country happy."
Mr. SMITH then rose, and was received with loud
and continued applause, which lasted for a consider-
able time. After the enthusiasm had subsided, the
Honourable Gentleman rose and said, he was exceed-
ingly happy to have the pleasure of meeting them on
that occasion. After so long an absence, they would
not be surprised that he felt some embarrassment at
coming before them, and inadequate to express him-
self upon the reception of that beautiful testimony
of their kind esteem and regard. He could
assure them he never could forget the kindness
of his friends at Walsall, particularly the ladies.
It was delightful to him to see so many then around
him who had cheered him on in his contest, and
many of whom had made great sacrifices for the
advancement of those principles which he and they
deemed essential to the welfare of their country.
When he first came to Walsall he had not the most
distant idea of becoming a candidate, and it was no-
thing but a deep sense of the importance of the strug-
gle in which they were then engaged that could have
induced him to engage in so arduous a contest. It
was the first struggle for free trade which they had
had in the kingdom. It was nobly fought, and
though they were defeated, they were greatly indebted
to the generous enthusiasm of the ladies for the fa-
vourable struggle which they had made. When he
commenced the canvass his opponent boasted that he
could command seven hundred voters, and that he (Mr.
Smith) could not:command five hundred supporters.
He believed there was some truth in the calculation
which was then made, and if he had come forward
upon any other grounds than those which he had
adopted, he never could have succeeded to the extent
he did against such odds. He did not come before
them as the advocate of any faction, nor the tool of
any party, but he preached a new doctrine, which
found a response in the heart of every man, woman,
and child in the borough. He contended for the
right of every man, who could make any description
of goods, to exchange them for any other kind of ar-
ticles in which he might stand in need. He con-
tended for perfect freedom of trade, independent of any
paltry party consideration, and having submitted tlie
arguments in favour of this principle to the people
of Wallsal, they at once saw the reasonableness and jus-
tice of them. They saw how intimately their own
immediate interests were bound up in the question,
and what was the consequence ? Why the election
came on, and instead of having 300 majority, Mr.
Scott was returned by a majority of 22. [The Hon.
Gentleman concluded a powerful speech, and having
thanked the company for the honour they had con-
ferred on him, sat down amidst great applause].
Mr. JOHN BRIGHT next addressed the meeting in
favour of free trade, and made a most eloquent
address, after which several other toasts were given,
and the company separated, highly delighted with
the evening' entertainment.

LONDON, FRIDAY EVENING SUN, SEPTEMBER 13, 1844.

PRIOR sd.

UNITED STATES.
LIVEReOOI, THURSDAY.—The New York packet
ship New York, Captain Cropper, arrived here this
morning with papers to the 17th ult. inclusiie, being
two days later than those received by the last steamer.
They do not contain the least news of interest. The
following is the commercial report:—
NEW YORK MARKET.
AsuEs.—Pots have continued in good t"..pq
allall
offered at this price. The bulk of the stock is withheld
from the market, $4 25 being generally'deinanded.
Pearls are steady at $4 4n, at which 225 bbls ,five been
disposed of. Export from the Ist to the.l3th-of August
Pots 1,303 bbls, Pearls 311 bbls.
COTTON.—There has been no variation in th'e market
for this article since our last. The daily sales are some
500 to 600 bales, partly for home use, afthe rates cur-
rent in the early part of the week. We notice 1,540
bales Upland and Florida at 5 to 8 cents, and 300
Mobile and New Orleans at 51 to 8?1, making a total for
the week of 3,800 bales. The arrivals have been from—
Mobile, 404 bales ; Georgia, 1,170 bales ; South Caro-
lina, 775 bales ; Boston, 57 bales ; total, 2,406 bales.
irsottatloiml3ptohrt,osfiAncueglusstt, 6
inst,2anvit,
ba1e5.8,862 bales
; Export export,from frondte
United States, since Ist of September last, 1,598,870
bales ; same time last year, 1,996,250 bales ; same time
year before, 1,444,494.
DOMESTIC GOODS.—Export, from Ist to 13th August,
cotton goods, 693 packages.
FREIGHTS.—To Liverpool, continue very inactive, and
the packets get full with great difficulty. To Havre, we
hear of no engagements beyond the packets reported full
in our last.

EXCHANGE.—There was less done in foreign for
transmission by the last Boston steamer than is usual on
such occasions. We quote bills on London, 9i to 9t,
though some drawers have refused to sell below 10 per
cent. prem. ; Paris, sf. 234 c. to sf. 221 c. ; Amsterdam,
40 1-3rd; llamburgh, 35i to 35i, with small sales at 35i;
and Bremen, 7£4, to 79 cents.
The New York brought sixteen cabin passe

urgers.

MARRIAGE IN HIGH LlFE.—Yesterday, the mar-
riage of Viscount Grimston, M.P., for Hertfordshire,
eldest son of the Earl of Verulam, and Miss 'Elizabeth
Joanna Weyland, daughter of Mr. Richard Weyland, of
Woodeaton, Oxfordshire, and Lady Johnstone, was
solemnized at St. George's Church, Hanover-square.
Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester, attended
by Lady Caroline Murray, came to town from Kew
Palace, expressly to be at the nuptuals. The fair be•
trothed, accompanied by her father and Lady Johnstone
came to the church shortly after eleven, Vissount Grim-
ston and several members of the Verulam family
having previously arrived. The Hon. and Rev. Edward
Harbottle Grimston, brother of the noble bridegroom,
officiated at the marriage ceremony, the fair bride being
attended to the altar hy Lady Jane Grimston, Lady
Mary Sackville West, Ladies Elizabeth and Evelyn
Craven, Miss Charlotte Bucknall Estcourt, and Miss
Georgiana Buckley as bridemaids, all of whom were
similarly attired. There were present on the interesting
occasion :—Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Glou-
cester and Lady Caroline Murray, the Earl and Countess
of Verulam and Lady Jane Grimston, the Earl anti
Countess Dclawarr, and Lady Mary Sackville West
Earl and Countess Craven and Ladies Elizabeth and
Evelyn Craven, Viscount and Viscountess Folkesto
Pulteney
anti Lady John-
the lion. Mrs. Villiers and Lady Theresa Lister,
eresa Lister,
laorifdthe marriage cere-
mony, and Lady Elizabeth Russell, Lady
John-
stone, e,Melscs. SAtuterttb, 11
et
el
ra jmo
irn
altioeny
the wedding party adjourned to Patterson's Hotel,
Brook-street, where a splendid breakfast was given by
was of the most sumlpltueou csir description, covers being laid
Major Weyland and Lady
Johnstone. The dejcuner
circle assembled to partake of
ft°lire fie
frittye rpt6arisnomn se.n t comprised—Her
Royal Highness the
Duchess of Gloucester, the
and Lady Mary Saevle We
Craven and Ladies Earl and Countess DelaWarr
tza
be
ths tthe E
and,
Evelyna rl
Earl and Countess Verulam and Lady Jane Grimston,
Lady Caroline MurrayE• • • a nCdr aCvoeunn, tteks the
(in waiting on the Duchess of
Gloucester), Viscount and Viscountess Folkestone, the
Hon. Mrs. Villiers and Lady Theresa Lister, Lady Pul-
teney and Miss Stuart Mr. anti Lady Elizabeth Russell,
,
Major Weyland and Lady Johnstone, Mr. John Wey-
land, Mrs. and Miss Johnstone, the Hon. Frances and
lion. Harriet Grimston, the Hon. and Rev. Ed,ward
Ilarbottle and Mrs. Grimston, Hon. Robert Grimston,
Hon. Charles Grimston, Hon. Francis Grimston, Mr.
and Mrs. Weyland, the Rev. Henry and Mrs. Buckley
and Miss G. Buckley, the Rev. Edward and Mrs. Buck,
nail Estcourt and Miss C. Bucknall Estcourt; Mr. D.
Darner, Mr. Francis Popham, Mr. and Mrs. 'Henry
Addington, Sir William anti Lady Jolliffe, Mrs. and the
Misses Morier, Mrs. Lane Fox, Mr. Masterton Ure, &c.„
&c. Towards the close of the dejeuner the Earl of
Verulam proposed " Long life and happiness to the
bride and bridegroom," a sentiment in which all pre-
sent cordially joined. At one o'clock Viscount and
Viscountess Grimston left town for the Grove, near Wat.
ford, the seat of the Earl of Clarendon, to pass the
honeymoon.
NEW POLICE-COURTS.—It is now, we believe, de-
finitely arranged that the two new police-courts recently
erected at Stones-end, Borough, and at Kennington.
shall be opened simultaneously about the latter end of
this month. The business that is now transacted at
Union-hall will be divided between these two courts.
The whole of the M, and the inner portion of the P
division charges will go to Stones-end, whilst the L and
outer portion of the P division will take their charges to
the court at Kennington, to which the Lambeth-street
magistrates, clerks, ushers, &c., will remove, it being the
intention of the Government to
fourt altogether.