Star.
London, England, 1826-05-24 00:00:00

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.

, Aanismou.—Tuesday last, in consequence of a Requiddelit hose
some Electors of Abingdon, Thomas Did!kW, Esq. of liarchula
Park, declared himself a Candidate for the Representation of that
Borough in Parliament, and immediately commenc ed his canvass.
J. blaberly, Rsq. the present Member, who had before waited en
his Constituents, and received promises of support from a great
majority, bejng informed that be had an unexpected opponent in
the field, returned to Abingdon on Wednesday morning, and again
canvassed the. Borough ; having satisfied himself that his friends
and supporters were all firm, Mr. Maberty has left Abingdon for
London. Mr. Duffield has declared his determination to persevere.
Beasteawaten.—M. Nolan, Esq. has declined offering himself as
a Candidate for this Borough.
Casesiustne thaveasrev.—The contest at the ensuing Election
for the University of Cambridge will be unusually severe. There
are no less than four candidates--the Attorney-General, Viscount
Petwortb, H. Goulbura, Esq. and W. Bankes, Esq.
Carrepar.--Mr. Luthingtion is sure si his neelectielt be
this city. -
.C•vtir.—The rumour of as early dissolution of Patilasasint
lasi induced many friends of Joseph Butterworth. Earl- to catoraep
the different weeds in this eity, la order to ascertain the number so
freemen who may be inclined tofavour him.with their votes.
Duvaa--XAst evening, about seventy of the Dover freemen met
at the Angel lan, St. Clements, for the purpose of meeting Mr.
'Holcomb. one of the candidates for that port. Mr. Holcomb ad-
' dressed thefretinen at great length, and pledged himself, if returned
. to Parliament, to move for an alteration in the Poor Laws, to resist
the Catholic claims, and to oppose the repeal of the Usury Laws.
DVILIN Ceurrr.—/f Lord Brabazen persist in standing for the
county of Dublin, a very arduous contest will be the consequence,
and the chief struggle it is supposed will be with Colonel H. White.
Haaarean.—At Hereford, notwithstanding the wish. of Viscenet
Eastnor to retire, it has been determined by some of his constituents
still to nominate hint. Mr. Clive and Mr. Blakentore are the new
candbfates for the city.
Ktazatnr.—Lieut. General Sir Ronald C. Ferguson having
announced his intention of again offering himself a Candidate for
the representatlea of this district of burghs, at the next election,
the Magistrates and Council met on Tuesday,' and unanimously
agreed to support him. We have heard that Sir Ronald is to be
"Sbyvd. Hope, Esq. Solicitor-General for Scotland.
ttwat t..—lt it confidently stated that Sir Hugh Imes, of
Locks:hit, Bert. will be re-elected for this district of burghs, which
he represents at present.
Ltataucz Carr.—There is sense foolish candidate for the city of
Limerick against the pretensions of Mr. Spring Rice. A Gentle-
man of the name of Dizen, an attorney, offers himself en lade-
pendent principles—that is to say, on principles iedependeat both
of the Corporation and the Liberals.—DuSlin Booting Post.
Lsveatroot..—The invitation to Mr. Haskissen to permit himself
'again to be put in nomination for the representatioa.of Liverpool
in the ensuing Parliament, bents it was sent off, received the sig-
natures of 6551 of the mast re-pot:table inhabitants of the town, of
all political parties.
Nawcarrta•tnron-Trite.--Mr. Edward Beaumont has been can-
vassing last week on behalf of his brother; and it gives us pleasure
to state that his reception at Alston, Kuaresdale, and Haltwhistle,
on Thursday and Friday last, was most flattering to the cause of
independence. Lord Norntenby will arrive here on Wednesday,
to commence a canvass of the Freemen in person. A legal Gentle-
man is retained to conduct his election, and he is said to have get
$OO promisOs of support.—Tyne Mercury.
Noawsen.—Mr. Serjeant Firth has offered himself a candidate
for the city of Norwich, and in his address to the freemen he thus
stews his principles: " I have not yet forgotten, that even within
the compass. of your city, numbers of innocent victims to Roman
t.lnkelic unrelenting vengeance and persecution, both men and
women, have been publicly burned alive at the stake, for professing
the same religion which you now profess; and they would do the
Hate thing again if you give them but the power; and I sexist
snorter dis than be consenting to any concessions to the Roman
Catholics, to endanger the present peace and security we enjoy
under our glorious Church Establishment."
Paesioe.—lt is generally considered in Preston, that Mr. Stan-
ley's election is secure; the contest will, therefore, lie between
Mr. Wood, Mr. Colsbett, and Captain Barry, R.N.
Someway/A.—Joseph Marryat, Esq. eldest son of the deceased 1
Member for Sandwich, and brother of Captain Marryat, R.N.'
has declared himself a candidate to represent that place • and we
understand that the Hon. Henry Dundee, eldest son of Cord Mel-
ville, means to offer himself upon the 'ministerial interest, as both
Sir George Warrender, and Henry Bonham, Esq. it is said,
mean to destine. ,
Sternauransniax.--We hear that Lord Francis Leeman Gower
will be chosen the representative of the county of Sutherland, at the
approaching general election.—/nesertess Courier.

Great sport is expected at Epsom Races, the contest
for the Derby and Oaks will be very severe.
Deducting the blank days, and the two recesses at
Easter and Whitsuntide, Parliament will not, at its rising, have sat
above three months this year.
The able Naturalist Dr. Vow Srix, whose name is
well known from his travels in Brazil, in company with Dr. 11•4
rtus, died at Munich on the 13th inst. of a nervous fever.
SONS OF THE CLERGY.—Yesterday the rehearsal of
the music to be performed on Thursday next before his Royal
Hieutesa the Duke of Sussex, his Grace the Archbishop of Can-
veasear, Archbishop of Tout, the Right Hon. the LORD MAYOR,
the Sheriffs and Aldermen, &c. took place is It. Paul's Cathedral
in the presence of a most crowded' and fashionable assembly.
The examination of Mr. WARZ/IRLD, which was
Seed for Monday, at 'Miley, was postponed until yesterday, on ac-
count of the absence of T. W. Ts.rros. Es+ one of the County
Magistrates. In the meantime Mr. Waserms remains in custody
g at Stockport.