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MACCLESFIELD COURIER.
Lord Henry Cholmondeley, accompanied by Colonel Parker, aus Sa-
t urd ay, visited the towns of Macclesfield and Stockport, though not
we believe for the purpose of canvassing. He was, however, intro•
clued to some half dozen gentlemen, whose political opinions on the
subject of Reform are reported to coincide with his own ; but these,
we understand, were extremely chary in promising him their entire

support.
On the same morning. Mr. Wilbraham waited upon the freehold-
ers of Congleton, and experienced a moat enthusiastic reception; if
possible, surpassing that of the previous day at Macclesfield. The no-
tice of his intention to visit them was only made known to the inhabi-
tants a few hours before his arrival; yet their anxiety for the success
of his cause with which their interests are so closely identified,
prompted a display of spirit and activity that did honour to the town
and neighbourhood.
The deputation of gentlemen afterwards paraded the town, and
attended Mr. Wilbraham to Isis carriage. The Bags were remarks•
bly splendid, and the motto very appropriate. A few of them ran as
follows The King has appealed to his people—support him.'
The Sailor King for Ever'—' 000 bless King William the Fourth;
England expects every man to do his duty.'
At Stockport, on Monday, the enthusiasm of the people was raised
to the highest pitch on the announcement of Mr. Wilbraham's inten-
tion to visit then), for the purpose of explaining his principles and soli-
citing the suffrages of the freeholders. Being the day for holding the
fair, the town was very much crowded. A deputation formed ifrom
amongst the most respectable inhabitants, and composed of about sixty
persons, having been joined by a similar deputation from Hyde and the
neighbourhood, waited upon him at Bramwell Hall, the seat of Capt.
Humphreys, R.N. and on horseback and in cartiages, escorted him to
Stockport. At twelve o'clock, the cavalcade reached the junction of the
two road. from Bramwell, near the Wellington Inn, and was joined by a
large number of freeholders on foot, and a band of music with banners,
&c. As the procession passed through the principal streets, the cheers
of the popular were incessant and almost deafening. After the Na-
ional Anthem had been given with great effect, the Hyde deputation
took the charge of Mr. Wilbraham, and accompanied by a number of
the Stockport deputation proceeded to Hyde. As they were leaving
Stockport, however, so great was the excitement of the crowd, thut
they determined to draw Mr. Wilbraham's carriage. This was ob-
jected to, but the disappointment seemed to be so great at the de.
plat, that ropes being procured, the carriage was thus drawn amidst
redoubled shouts through Hyde, Dunkinfield, Ashton, and Stayley
Bridge, a distance of six miles.
Oa Wednesday, great preparations were made to give Lord Bel.
grave a favourable reception in Macelestied. His lordship arrived at
the Hotel soon atter twelve o'clock, and the committee immediately
waited upon him in procession, decorated with favours, and preceded
by banners and the excellent Sutton New Band, which having refused
employment front the agents :of land Henry Chobtondelty, volun-
teered their gratuitous services un behalf of the reform candidates.
The retirement of Mr. Wilson Patten from the expected contest for
Lancashire, has left the public snirited gentlemen of the Manchester
committee at liberty to lend their efforts in support of the good cause
elsewhere. They have, accordingly, in the most handsome manner,
offered a liberal subscription in aid of Mr. Wilbraham, and the per-
sonal and professional services of some gentlemen of their body, if ne-
ceuary. In the mean time the Mends of reform, in this county, have
not relaxed In their efforts, but the greatest anxiety is every where ma-
nifest to secure the election of the candidates who are pledged to sup-
port Lord John Russell's bill. Committees in their interest sit daily at
Chester, Middlewich, Northwicb, Congleton, Macclesfield, Stockport,
Birkenhead, Manchester, Liverpool, and other places in and out of the
county. In all these towns the electors pledge themselves to come to
the poll at their own cost, and subscriptions are set on foot to defray the
travelling expenses, &c. of those who cannot well afford to pay their
own; and committees of finance, of management, and for the investiga-
tion of validity of votes, have been appointed.
Yesterday, a central Committee, consisting of delegates from local
committees, held their first meeting at Stockport, at tibieh the most
satisfactory reports of the proceedings in the (haunt parts of the
county were delivered, and the subscriptions stared to amount to many
thousands of pounds. At some of the factories the hands, it was re-
ported, bad subscribed, within one hour as much as twenty pounds
from each concern, and that the example would most probably be fol-
lowed throughout the district. A resolution of the Manchester corn.
mittee was read, from which it appeared that the committee had unani-
mously voted the sum of £1000;. and a letter from Charles Hurls, Erg.
the Secretary to the patriotic fund in London, announced that a large
as would ire contributed.

31IXERAt. FOREST,—A subterranean forest has been discovered in
the coal formation near Glasgow. The trees are vety numerous, they
occur many feet below the surface, and arc vertically imbedded in the
sandstone. The trunks of the trees are abruptly cut off by the
superincumbent shale. The bark is converted into coal, but the woody
structure, for a considerable space downwards, is of a shaly nature. A
naturalist, struck with the extraordinary appearance presented by this
deposit, actually asserts that these trees are in situ!
MACCLESFIELD MARKET.—FIour, super, 48s to 49s ' • Ditto, se-
conds, 46s to 47a; Common ditto, 43s to 44s ; Oatmeal, 38s to 395.
Butter, per pound, 14d to 15d. Beef, per pound, 6d to 7d ; Mutton,
6d to 7d; Veal, 5d to 6d ; Pork. 6d to 7d.
AIARRIED—The Rev. Benjamin William Pullen, of Didsbery, to
Catherine, only daughter of the late John Roylaace, tag. of Grove
House. Withington.
DIED—At Hale Barna, 32, after a lingering illness, having by ac-
cident taken oxalic acid for Epsom salts, Edward, second son of the
late Edward Houghton, Eeq. of Liverpool—Mrs. Wright, of Tatten-
hall, 81-23, Susannah, youngest daughter of Robert Boyd, of Scribe,
near Seaford. Tholgh born of parents rather below the raiddie size,
this extraordinary girl, when 19 years old, weighed eighteen and a half
stones. She measured, when dead, seven feet one inch in length, and
twenty-three inches across the chest.—At Ectieehall, 71, Elizabeth,
relict of the late Wm. Robinson, Esq. of Stooe.
LEICESTER CHRONICLE, MAY '7.
We most sincerely congratulate our fellow townsmen on the glorious
triumph which has been this week achieved in the return of Mr. Evans
and Mr. Ellis, to represent this Borough in Parliament. We may
safely affirm, that no event, de public nature, has given more unqua-
lified satisfaction to the great majority of the inhabitants, for many,
very many years past, than this victory over a domineering party.
We might recall back to the recollection of our readers, the exulting
tone held by our opponents after the great contest in 1826, and the
confidence which they expressed of their principles; but it is not chi-
' valrous to exult over a Ulm foe, and we shall therefore dismiss the

subject.
The early part of the day proved rather unpropritious for the chair-
ing. Humberstone-gate, Coal-hill, Ciallowtree-gate, and all the ad.
joining streets, from which a view of the intended procession could
be had, were crowded with spectators. Soon after three o'clock,
the worthy Members took their seats in their respective chairs, and
were borne along the street on the shoulders of men, preceded by a
fine poplar tree, on which were the inscriptions of " Tree of
" Liberty," " Reform," " Evans and Ellis." This was followed by
the Union Jack, and eleven other flags, inscribed " The King and the
People," " Civil and Religious Liberty," &c. &c. some of which
were carried by Life Ouardsmen, freemen of the borough, and who bad
come down from London to vote for the popular candidates. The
chairs were very tastefully decorated with the respective colours of the
members. Mr. Evans's was purple and white ; Mr. Ellis's green and
purple, surmounted with a crown and a profusion of the laurel leaf
Tbe procession went along the East.gates, Cheapside, into the Market.
place, which was filled to overflow, and from thence along Friar-lane,
up Southgate street, down High-street, and to the members' respec-
tive inns.
COUNTY ELECTTON.—On Thursday morning Lord Robert Man.
ners declined the contest, and as no other gentleman of the same party
appeared, C. Al. Phillippa, Esq. announced his intention to become a
crndidate on the same day. The time for nomination being fixed for
twelve o'clock yesterday, there was a very numerous attendance of gen-
tlemen and freeholders in the Castle-yard.
C. James Paeke Esq. then came forward to propose Charles March
Philippe, Eeq. of I3arendon Park, as a fit and proper person to repre-
sent the county in Parliament.
E. C. Hartopp, Esq. seconded the nomination, and highly eulogized
Mr. Phillipps as a gentleman in every way qualified to represent the
etrunty in Parliament.
C. M. Phillips. Esq. then cause forward, and shortly addressed thus
freeholders, and a show of hands was held up in his favour.
Mr. 'nett, grazier, then came forward and proposed Thomas Paget,
Esq. of Humberstonc, as a fit and proper person to represent the county,
and a geatleman whose political opinions were too well known to need
any comment from him. Mr. Thos. Stokes, hosier, seconded the no-
-1 urination of Mr. Paget.
T. Paget, Esq. then came forward and addressed the freeholders in
a speech of great length, in the course of which he animadverted in
severe terms upon the conduct of " Westminster's Pride" (Sir Francis
Burdett, who was present) for having wished him to withdraw his pre-
tensions to the county, to make room fur Mr. Otway Cave, which he
(Mr. Paget) considered an insult not only to himself, but to the free-
holders at large, but be would not be a party to any such course, un-
less at the request of the great body of the freeholdere--a sentiment
which was responded to by the loud and enthusiastic cheers of the
Meeting.
sign Sir F. Burdett came forward with considerable animation to explain,
but was met with loud hisses, mixed with cheers, which prevented us
lan hearing him very distinctly. As tkr as we heard the hen. baronet
We understood him to say, that In making the proposition which he
bed done, he had only been actuated by • desire not to see reformers
Sibleading among themselves, at a time when every day was bringing
fence of such splendid triumphs to the cause of freedom. In
big forward to nominate Mr. Otway Cave, he had no ill feeling
*Oast Mr. Paget, and on finding the real state of the case, he had
imsgested to his hon. friend to sacrifice his personal feeling In the great
muss, and to give his personal support to Mr. Paget.