Star.
London, England, 1830-07-13 00:00:00

PROVINCIAL INTELLIGENCL

THE ELECTIONS.

The spirit of electioneering is rife throughout the land,
and no where is there a greater stir than in Kent. The
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their intention of starting for the honour of its represen-
tation. should not find it convenient to bolt off the course.
Mr. Poulett Thomson and Sir John Rae Reid, together
with Mr. Halcomb, the barrister, and hon. secretary, pro
tem. to the anti-Catholic petitioners, are the present can-
didates, Mr. Trant having retired. With respect to Mr.
Thomson, we apprehend there can be no doubt of his
return, for as a practical man he has few equals either in
or out of Parliament. The town of Hythe has been
addressed by Mr. S. Marjoribanks and Mr. John Loch,
who was lately elected. No other candidate having ap-
peared, there is little probability of a contest in that quer-
ter. Sandwich is pretty much in the same quiet disposi-
tion. Sir H. Fane and Mr. Joseph Marryat will make
their best bow to the free barons, and exeunt omnes. Ro-
chester, however, presents a different aspect. The spirit-
stirring notes of the battle-call have been sounded from
the quarters of more than one competitor. Mr. Bernal's
banners are floating on the " outmost wall ; " but Gene-
ral Dundee having sounded a retreat, Mr. Hughes
Hughes and Lord Villiers, the eldest son of the Earl of
Jersey, have entered the arena. It is also understood
that Colonel Fitzclarence, the son of our present Sove-
reign, is disposed to start for the prize. As yet, how-
ever, there is no formal declaration to that effect. Can-
terbury will have its " tilt and tournament," if Mr. Wells
should not swerve from his plighted troth to " take care
of the rights of the citizens." Unless it be to defend those
rights in the Senate, we cannot guess what be means by
this enigmatical phrase. Lord Clifton, the son of the
Earl of Darnley, and the Hon. Richard Watson, of 10th
Light Dragoons, have already thrown down the gauntlet,
and report says that it has been picked up by another
" mailed hand," Mr. Henry Baring of the Life Guards,
having privately canvassed some good citizens for the
" honour of their votes and interest." Mr. Wells has
not commenced his canvass, but his friends are exerting
themselves in his behalf. Mr. Lushington remains in
India —what will become of Canterbury ? With one
brief admonition to electors, we close our sketch of the
struggle. Support no man for the sake of party : respect
no man for his high alliance, or the splendour of a name.
Merging all petty dissensions amongst yourselves, let it
be your object to return practical men,who have acted up to
their principles, and take not "idle promises for true pay."
COMPREHENSIVE SUMMARY OF IRISH ELECTION-
EERINO.—The following Irish members have resigned
the representation of their respective places in Par-
liament :—Lord Stopford and Mr. Shapland Carew, the
county Wexford ; Hon. Robert King, the county Ros-
common ; Hon. John Boyle, the county Cork ; Hon.
Charles Butler Clarke, the county Kilkenny ; Mr. Leslie
Foster, die county Louth; Mr. M'Naghten, the county
Antrim ; Mr. Stewart, the county Londonderry ; Sir G.
Hill, the city Londonderry ; and, it is said, Mr. Doherty,
the city Kilkenny. Lord Glentworth has just an-
nounced his intention to start for the Town of Mallow.
The Knight of Kerry has adressed his constituents, but
says nothing about the taxes. The hon. Wm. Browne
is pursuing an active canvass through the county, in com-
pany with John O'Connell, Esq. Major Crosbie is
equally on the alert. It is uncertain if Lord Ennismore
will stand for Kerry this election ; he has not yet ad-
dressed the electors. His Lordship enjoys powerful
influence both in this County and Cork. Judge Day's
interest does not go to the Crosbie family in the ap-
proaching election for Kerry, as had been supposed.
The Cork Constitutional Brunswick Club, composed
mostly of freemen, are determined to support Mr. Gerard
Callaghan for Cork. Mr. Valentine Blake is resolved
upon contesting the town of Galway with Mr. O'Hara,
the present member. His effort, it is said, will be inef-
fectual. The Marquis of Clanricarde gives his most
strenuous support to his uncle, Sir John Burke, in his
canvass to represent the county Galway. Mr. James re-
turn is certain, It is now understood that Mr. William S.
O'Brien will be re-elected for the borough of Ennis.
Thomas Lloyd, Esq. barrister-at-law, is appointed by
the High Sheriff of the County Clare, his assessor at
the ensuing election. It is now said that Mr. O'Con-
nell will stand for the County Louth. Mr. Shiers re-
turn is certain. The family and friends of Mr. O'Con-
nell are most anxious lie should retire from Parliamen-
tary life, to which they say be is sacrificing his health
and his peace. Already two candidates are in the
field for the representation of Wexfonl—Lord Valentia,
son of the Earl of Nlountuorris, a nobleman posses-
sing the fee of above thirty thousand acres in the
County Wexford, and Mr. Cadwallader Waddy. Mr.
Lawless says he is determined to meet the inde-
pendent electors of Meath on the hustings the first day
of election. The Earl of Ossory, nephew of Mr. But-
ler Clarke, the present member, is a candidate for the
county Kilkenny. Mr. Solicitor-General Doherty is
mentioned as a candidate for the City of Dublin : lie
retires from the storm gathering against him in Kil-
kenny. Mr. White will be re-elected for Leitrim, though
a severe contest is expected. The freemen of Waterford
are about to start a candidate against their present mem-
ber, Sir John Newport. Rumour says, Mr. Thomas
Bonapart Wyse will be a candidate for the City of Wa-
terford ! The Orange freemen of Dublin are more in-
clined to support Colonel Connelly (if he starts) than
Mr. Moore. it James Stronge, a new candidate, has ad-
dressed the electors of the County Tyrone. John M. Cle-
ments, Esq. is again a candidate for the County Leitrim,
and Sir Hugh Stewart has started for the County Tyrone.
Lord Belfast and Mr. *Donnell, of Glenarm Castle,
contest the county Antrim. Alderman John C. Beres-
ford and his brother, Mr. Barre Beresford, enjoy pen.
-.a of 2,5001. a year from the Crown. These

men support Captain Jones, R. N. a candidate
county Londonderry, against Mr. George It. -
the present member. The Marquis of Londonderry
reported to have offered one of the seats for the
Derry to Sir James Bruce, and Mr. Thomas Staples,
both declined the honour on the conditions it
dered. Sir Robert Bateson has now the interest
Noble Peer. The other new candidate is Captain
R. N. The Irish Society and the London Drapers'
pang support Mr. G. Dawson

Moan Nzws or IKET SOLOMONS.—This
this notorious individual was again placed at the
the New Court, Old Bailey, upon the eighth ind;
The previous particulars regarding him will '
fully reported in our last par. This eighth
in his having stolen from Daniel Deacon and
12 pieces of valentia, amounting in value to r
evidence of Deacon, of Scoles his clerk, and of
who apprehended Solomon, brought home
clearly ; and, after an hour's deliberation, the
the prisoner Guilty.

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