The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1839-05-21 00:00:00

ELECTION MOVEMENTS.

LEEDS.—Sir John Becket is to be brought forward in the
event of a dissolution. Molesworth's party are fast desert-
ing him. _ .

Colonel Thompson is again a candidate for the representa-
tion of Hull, in the event of a dissolution of Parliament.
The Colonel's address. appears in the Hull papers.
Two gentlemen of " thorough liberal principles," says the
-/ry Herald, will start for the Northern Division of

,shire, in the event of a dissolution of parliament.
Y 0 itICSIIIRE.-It is reported that Sir James Graham and
th Hon. John Stuart Wortley will be the conservative can-
didates for the west riding, at the next election.—Halifax

Express.
ROCLIDALE.—Captain Ramsay, a conservative, will come
o-lt for this borough. and will be returned, and " no mistake."
It is doubtfulwhether, under any circumstances, Mr. Fenton
would again stand.
GLAsGovv.—By his absence from the division on the Ja-
maica question, we very mucli fear that Lord William Ben-
tinck has taken farewell of the representation of this city.—

Glasgow Reformer's Gazette.
EAST SOMERSET.—In the event of the contemplated re-
tirement of Mr. Gore Langton, the following gentlemen are
generally spoken of as candidates to succeed him :—Colonel
J. J. Jolliife, Mr. W. Knatchbull, and Mr. F. S. Horner.
Fifty pounds' worth of tea, in packets of 11b. each, has
been presented to such of the electors of Lewes as chose to
accept the same, by the lady of the Hon. Henry Fitzroy,
M.P.—Sussex Advertiser. _ _

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BU RY (SUFFOLK.)—It is generally rumoured here that
Earl Jermyn will not again contest the representation of
Bury. as it is said his Lordship is anxious to retire from par-
liament, from motives of personal convenience.— Suffolk
Chronicle.
SALFORD.—Mr. Brotherton is certain to go to the right
about. It will be recollected that he was only returned by a
majority of one at the last election, and that was himself.
The conservatives are busy canvassing for Mr. Garnett, of
Lark Hill.
HAetrAx.—Report says that, in case of an election, the
tory candidate for Halifax will be William John Norris, Esq.,
late of St. John's House, near this town, and now of Rad-
well House, Herts. Robert Alexander, Esq., the barrister,
has also been talked of.—Halifax Express.
The Ipswich Journal of Saturday says We are happy
in being able to announce that a gentleman of sound consti-
tutional principles and independent fortune, is prepared to
contest the borough of Ipswich, in conjunction with our ex-
cellent representative, Fitzroy Kelly, Esq., in the conserva-
tive interest, in the event of a dissolution of parliament."
Bur.Y (LANCAslfir.E.)—The present member is safe if he
chooses to go again, which he probably will. A chartist in-
tends to become a candidate, but Mr. Walker, the conserva-
tive, is safe. One of the Cobbetts opposed him the last time
without effect, 'save effecting a riot. Dr. Fletcher, of the
National Convention' is spoken of.
GATZSHE All.-:--J. W. Williamson, Esq., of Whickham,
one of the candiclates'for the representation of Gateshead, at
the last election, has no intention, we understand, of coming
forward again, in the event of a future vacancy.—Gateshead
Observer. [A requisition is in progress calling upon Mr.
-William Hutt to come forward on the " liberal" side.]
PLYMOUTH AND DEVONPORT.—The names of Sir George
Cockburn and Sir Ralph Lopes have been mentioned at Ply-
mouth. In Devonport there is a good deal of bustle and
much whispering behind the scenes among the conservatives,
but no name has yet transpired on what side. The ultra-
radicals, however, talk of inviting Sir William Molesworth
to oppose Sir George Grey.—Devonport Telegraph.
OLDHAM.—Fielden stands pretty well with his constitu-
ents, and would not be easily shaken, though his conduct
with respect to the' chartist petition has not quite satisfied
his adherents of that party. The old General (Johnson)
does not stand so well as Fielden. The conservatives have
held a meeting, and the result is that a conservative is to he
brought forward.
SYMPTOMS'OF AN APPROACHING ELECTION.—The agents
of the whig member 'for Tewkesbury, have applied to two
conservative solicitors, to accept retainers on behalf of Mr.
Martin, or, in other language, to receive twenty guineas
each for their votes! We hardly need say, that both offers
were indignantly rejected. This is another instance of whig
purity of election.—Gloweestershire Chronicle.
In the event of a dissolution there will be warm work in
this city. Preparations are already making for that event,
which is considered the more probable from Lord John Rus-
sell's declining to answer several questions on Wednesday—
" till after the recess." The candidates will be—the present
members, Captain Scobell, W. H. Hobhouse, and J. A.
Roebuck, Esqrs.—Bath Herald.
REPRESENTATION OF PRESTON.—MR. TOWNLY PAR-
KER.—A report has got into circulation during the week,
that Mr. Townley Parker intends to retire from the represen-
tation of this borough, in the event of a dissolution. We have
the best authority for stating that no such intention exists.
From communications that have been made to us, proceed-
ing from different political quarters, there is every reason to
anticipate that come the dissolution when it may, the seats
for this borough will be hotly contested.—Preston Chronicle.
CRICKLADE.—Mr. Goddard, of Cricklade, has placed us
on the horns of a dilemma. We are at a loss whether to
reprobate him for political treachery, or to pity him for some
mental hallucination. It is easy to conceive any motive
powerful enough to induce such a man, a man universally
respected in private life, of independent fortune, and of un-
ambitious mind, to abandon the principles he had so ardently
'professed. The most charitable conclusion to be aimed at
must be that the honourable member for Cricklade was the
victim of radical-whig stratagem or treachery ; that he was
hocussed, or, like Cassio, tempted to " put an enemy into
his mouth to steal away his brains." Whether this conjec-
ture be right or wrong, certain we believe it to be that the
conservative electors of Cricklade mean, as one man, to say
to their modern Cassio—
" Ambrose, we love thee,
But never more be candidate of ours."

To Mr. Goddard's credit, however, it should be stated that

it is understood to be his intention to atone for one eroneous
act of his public life, by retiring to that " private station"
which can now be the only " post of honour" for him. In
the hope and belief that such is or may be his determination,
we now refrain from severer comment upon conduct so un-
worthy of any professedly conservative representative of a
"V.riltshire constituency. The Wilts and Gloucester Standard
gives us hope that Mr. Goddard's place in " the great coun-
cil of the nation" will be . supplied by a staunch supporter of
our glorious constitution in church and state, worthy of be-
ing associated as a colleague with Mr. John Neeld.—Wilts
Herald.

REPRESENTATION OF EDINBURGH.—The clique have

been sorely perplexed by recent events at head-quarters. The
resignation of Mr. Abercromby as Speaker of the House of
Commons, has been the topic of much conflicting discussion.
They know not rightly what to do, and their great complaint
is that their member has not deemed it necessary to commu-
nicate with them on the engrossing subject of their thoughts.
They have no notion what Mr. Abercromby's intentions are;
he may go to the House of Lords, or retain his seat, for all
they know about the matter. This is particularly vexatious;
but to be prepared for the worst, or best, as it may be, they
held a meeting on Monday last to consider what ought to be
done. The principle point under consideration was the selec-
tion of a successor to Mr. Abercromby. Several persons
were named—Mr. Edward Horsman, Lord Dalmeny, and,
if we are not mistaken, Sir James Forrest. But none of
these gentleman was considered a sufficiently powerful or
brilliant card--and at length a bright genius (how prompted
nobody can tell) suggested the name of Thomas Babbleton
Macauly, article-manufacturer to the Edinburgh Review,
and set-speech-maker to the Grey administration. This
gentlemen has been in India for some years, feathering his
nest and, legislating for the blacks, something in the style of
Sancho Fanza in his island of Barataria. But, as it is not
publicly known, nor privately even to the clique, what Mr.
Abercromby may do, conjecture is thrown away. It is
thonght that he will enter the Normanby-Durham adminis-
tration whenever it is formed.—Edinburgh Evening Post.

FARSLEY.—There is one Chartist in Farsley. The prowess
of the man may be estimated by the fact, that seventy spe-
cial constables have been sworn in to keep him in order !
Halifax Guardian.
The shipbuilders of Sunderland have launched no fewer
than two hundied and forty-seven vessels, each averaging
240 tons, on the river Wear within the last twelve months.
—Newt astle Journal.

• The net receipts of the, Tees Navigation Company, accord-
ing to report made at their"annual meeting on Tuesday,
exceeded in the past year by £1,700 the receipts of the year
prevmu§.--,-Newcastle Journal.

The admissions which ministers have been compelled to
make, taken along with the admirably frank and manly
statement of Sir Robert Peel, must now convince the public
that the resignation of the Melbourne ministry was a spuii-
ous one—a mere trick, to get an opportunity of converting
the queen's name into a watchword of faction, to obtain for
them that national support which they had forfeited by their
many delinquencies. It was a base expedient, and ran only
add to their ill reputation without averting their ruin.
WHAT IS TO BECOME OF STAFFORD ? LIQUID LEA-
THIIR.—A Dr. Bernland, of Larria, in Germany, is said to
ha 7a discovered a method of making leather out of certain
refuse and waste animal substances. A. manufactory of this
nature has been established near Vienna. No part of the
process is explained, only it is said that the substance is at
one time in a complete state of fluidity, and may then be
cast into shoes, boots, and other articles of dress.

SPORTING INTELLIGENCE.

EPSOM RACES.-THIIRSDAY.

The Sutton Stakes of 5 sous. each, with 40 added. One

mile. 6 subscribers.
Lord Stradbroke's Fifer, 5 yrs

Sir G. Heathcote's Larnaca, 4 yrs.
Mr. Becher's b c Pharold, 3 yrs.. ,

Won in a canter.
The Cup of 70 sovs., in specie, added to a Sweepstakes of
10 sovs. each, for three-year olds. The winner to be sold
for 300 sovs. Two miles. 6 subscribers.
Mr. Eddison's Rory O'More, 3 yrs 1
Mr, V. King's Ruby, 5 yrs
Lord Lichfield's c by Act eon—Wings 3
Mr. Greatrex's oh fby Camel, 3 yrs
Won cleverly.

Sweepstakes of 10 sovs. each, with N sovs. added ; for two-
years old colts, Bst. 61b. and fillies, Bst. 31b. ; new T.Y.C. ;
the winner to be sold for 200 sovs., &c. 4 subscribers.
Mr. Firth's Wilderness

Mr. Hervey's Kate Nickleby
Mr. Forth's b fby Frederick—Cetus 3
Mr. Aplin's b c by Laurel—Dew-drop 4
The Croydon Stakes. New T.Y.C.
Mr. Jackson's br c Sobieski, 2 yrs
Duke of Richmond's ch c Felo-de-se, 3 yrs 2
Won by a length.—Nine ran.
The Oaks Stakes of i 0 soya. each, 'h ft, for three yr-old
fillies, Bst. 41b. Last mile and a half. The owner of the
second horse to receive 100 sovs. out of the stakes, and the
winner to pay 100 sovs. towards the expenses of additional
police-officers. Ninety-six subs.
Fulwar Craven's b f Deception, by Defence, out of Lady
Stumps (J. Day) 1
Sir G. Heathcote's ch f Carolina, by Velocipede—
Nannette..
Mr. C. Wilson's b f Louisa, by Mulatto, out of York.
shire Lass (Rogers) 3
Mr. Bowes's Mickleton Maid, by Velocipede, out of Maid
of Lune (W. Scott) 0
Mr. Bell's b f The Shadow, by The Saddler, Slashing
Harry's dam (Hesseltine) 0
Lord Stradbroke's f Hesione, by Priam, out of Memima
(Nat) 0
Sir G. Heathcote's b f La Belezza, by Emilius, Samar-
cand's dam
Mr. Forth's br fby Hokee Pokee, out of Echo.. (Crouch) 0
Duke of Richmond's b f Reel, by Camel, out of La Dan-
seuse
Col. Crawford's b f Dolphin, by Priam, out of Mermaid
(Lye) 0
Lord Lichfield's ch f Sister to Hector (Wakefield)) 0
Mr. Rush's Sister to Pickwick, by Camel (Robinson 0
Mr. Osbaldeston's br f Alexandrina, by The Saddler
(H. Edwards) 0
Betting-6 to 4on Deception, 9to 1 agst The Dolphin (all
sorts of_prices were laid, from 25 up to 8 to 1), 9 to 1 agst
Sir G. Heathcote's two, 10 to 1 agst Hesione, 11 to 1 agst
The Shadow, and 25 to 1 agst Reel. At twenty minutes be-
fore three the start took place without a blunder, and the
race was run in so old-fashioned a style that the task of
describing it becomes easy. Deception took the lead, with
Hesione for a second, and Louisa, the Dolphin, and Reel,
closely laid up ; they kept this order to the top of the hill,
where Reel dropped off, and tailing began. In commencing
the turn Louisa was second, and the Dolphin third, and they
went so to the straight running, where Dolphin took a posi-
tion next to Deception, which she gave up to Carolina after
crossing the road, Louisa repassing The Dolphin at the dis-
lance. No other change took place. Deception, without
ever having been headed, won in a canter by two legths ; the
same space separating Sir G. Heathcote's mare from Louisa,
who was three or'four lengths in advance of the rest, having,
as her venerable owner anticipated, beat all the Newmarket
public runners ; his own defeat was received from mares, of
which her trainer could have no measure. The Dolphin was
fourth, and La Belezza fifth, Reel And the Sister to Hector
were last. The winner has thus shown extraordinary stout-
ness, and cannot fail to make Defence one of the most popu-
lar Mons of the day ;he has the Whalebone blood to re-
commend him, and his stock are especially recommended by
size, power, and honesty.
Value of the stakes, £2675.
The Burgh Stakes of 5 sovs. each, with 40 added ; three-
year olds, ist; four, Bst 31b ; five, Bst 91b ; six, and aged,
Bst 111 b. Mares ad geldings, and horses that have started
three times and not won, allowed 31bs ; winners at any
time (matches excepted), to carry, for twice, 31bs ; thrice,
slbs ; and four times, 7lbs extra; the winner of the Sutton
Stakes to carry 31bs extra. One mile. Seven subs.
Colonel Peel's lon, 4 yrs.
Sweepstakes of 100 sovs each, h ft ; colts, Bst 71b, and fillies,
Bst 41b ; then 3 yrs old ; those out of untried mares or got
by untried stallions allowed 31bs, but only one allowance.
Six subs.
Lord Lynehoch's by Jerry d Mandane, by Sultan.. (J. Day) 1
General Grosvenor 's f Diploma, by Plenipotentiary Icaria
(h untried)
Lord Albemarle's f Clove, by Cain, out of Perfume,
(m untried) .
Sir G. Heathcote's f by Samarcand, out of Cantatrice
(h untried)
Lord Westminster's f Daphne, by Laurel, The Maid of
Honour (m untried)
The Derby and Oaks Stakes of 5 sovs each, with 40 added ;
three-yr olds, 7st ; four, Bst 51b ; five, Bst 121 b ; six and
aged, 9st ; mares and geldings allowed 31b. The second
to save his stake, and, the winner to be sold for 120 sovs.
Mile heats. Seven subs.
Mr. Delasaux's gr g Jim Crow, 5 yrs ...... (Hornsby) 1 1
Mr. Garrard's b h Rienzi, 5 yrs
Mr. Higgin's b m Maid of Kent, 4 yrs.
The following also started, but were not placed :—Mr.
Lucas's b m Talebearer, 5 yrs ; and Mr. Shelley's ch m
Gold, 4 yrs.