Star.
London, England, 1826-05-23 00:00:00

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.

BIUDGENORTM—The two Mr. Whitmore* are canvassing.
Caution:cc Ustveasixv.—ln Cambridge University all parties
are looking with great anxiety to the approaching election; the re-
sident friends of the four candidates being still very actively em-
ployed. With respect to the non.paymeot of the travelling expenses
of the non resident and distant voters by the respective candidates,
it appears that the election will be conducted in the same manner
as upon preceding occasions.
Coxesterrie..—No opposition has yet appeared against Mr. Har-
vey, wbo is expected to walk over the ground.
CoanwAu..—A sharp contest for the county of Cornwall is ex-
pected. Mr. PJndarves stands in opposition to the sitting Members,
Mr. Trentayne and Sir Richard Vivian.
Doves—John Halcombe, Esq. the highly respectable Barrister,
who has been so well received by the Electors of Dover, is the
Gentleman who married the daughter of Joseph Birch, Esq. of this
place. The last letters from Dover state, that at a Common Hall,
the motion " that Mr. Halcombe was a fit and proper person to
represent the town in the next Parliament," was received with
acclamations, and an almost unanimous show of bands. Mr. H.
has since commenced his canvass, and with every prospect of
success.— Warrick Advertiser.

bosun Usivsesnr. Croker and Mr. North stand for the
University of Dublin ; but it is expected the former will be returned.
GALWAY COUSITY-.-.MY. James Daly is certain of his return for
the county Galway ; the contest, it is said, will be between Mr.
Martin, and Mi. Lambert, of Cregeclare, the new candidate, who
is promised all the influence of the Margin' of Clanricard.' The
resignation of Mr. S. George, of Tyrone, is much regretted. Mr.
Burke, the candidate for the town, is opposed to the Corporation.
Irewscit.—Mr. Mackinnon and the Hon. Mr. Law•ara spoken
of as Candidates, but Colonel Torrens, who has completed his
canvass of the reaideot Burgesses in behalf of Mr. Haldimand and
himself, expresses himself confident of success.
Kitxxxxv.—The lion. C. Butler Clarke, one of the' present
Members for this County, has addressed the electors, and briefly
states those personal and family pretensions upon whiclfhe aspires
to hold the representation of the county.
LANCAMISIL—CoIoneI Wilwn,of Dalham Tower, Is about to be
offered as a candidate at the approaching General Election, to re.
present this county in Parliament.—Preston Pilot.
Lzicitsvin.—Nlr. Mansfield aad Mr. Pares have announced that
it is not their intention again to offer themselves for Leicester ;
and Mr. W. Evans and Mr. 0. Cave, have offered as their suc.
cessors. Dir. E. has already ,at in Parliament for Retford, and
though a large landed proprietor, has declared himself an enemy to
the corn laws. Mr. Otway Cave is on terms of great intimacy
with Sir F. Burdett. and prof o "concur generally in the
liberal policy of Ministers." Sir C. Hastings, Bart. is mentioned
as a candidate."

!swag.—Mr. Donovan Is making great efforts in this Borough.
Ou Ilooday evening last, he visited the Pluk and Strong Club, and
an the sang evening, Sir John Shelley paid his respects to the
Feuer Club.

Mattios.—A very strong contest is ezprcted for this Borough.
The Candidates are Mr. Wynn, Mr. Leonard, and Mr. Dirk.
NORTHIAISSOLAXD.—That eager skirmishing, which IS more or
lea the characteristic of all contested elections, is not wanting in
Northumberland at the present crisis. The partisans of the lion.
Mr. Liddell and Mr. Bell respectively fidndnate upon each other
in no very measured terms; and Lord Howick, last week, while
addressing the freeholders at Alnwick, rather indulged in a tirade
against Mr. Beaumont, on account of some niisconstrued words
which the latter Gentleman (Mr. B.) had spoken at the grand elec-
tion dinner, at the Queen's Head, on the 28th ult. Mr. Beaumont
has, however, in a perfectly mild, candid, and gentlemanly tone,
replied to Lord llowirk's observations, and there can be no doubt
that his Lordship must see he has been imposed upon with regard
to the lion. Member.

Noawicu—A public meeting has taken place at Norwich, with
a view to propose a third caucludat• on the ensuing election. Ed-
ward Lamb, Esq. was, in the first instance, requested to come
forward, but declined; and an invitation has since been sent to
John Harvey, El.
PLYMOUTH—A change in the representation of this Borough is
confidently talked of. William Langmead, Esq. has been invited
by a large body of electors to offer himself.
Pamirs—Mr. Freshliell having reUnquished his intention of
offering himself ass candidate for the Borough of Penryn, W. Man-
ning, Esq. of London, has declared himself a candidate in lieu
of Mr. Freshbeld, and passed through Truro for Penryn nu Thurs-
day evening, accompanied by his son-in-law, John dinderdon,
—We are also informed that Lord I'erceval is on the road down
to pay the electors a visit —Cornwall Gazelle.
Pennon—Mr. Wood continues his canvass With success.

80MUMISTS111111.—Mr. Hunt has issued hls address to the free.
holders, promising to act as uprightly and effectually in Parliament
as he did to gaol.

SOUTUAMPTON.-Sir W.C. De Crespigny, Ban. arrived at South-
ampton on Wednesday evening last, and was welcomed by ►is
constituents with every demonstration of joy, rn:giug of bells, ate.
Suocitsainom—General Grosvenor and George Wilbraham,
Esq. canvassed Stockbridge last week. The Hon. Douglas Kin-
nard and Gentral Dunkin arrived in the borough on Thursday
last, and commenced a very successful canvass of the voters.
Wisituice—Mr. Forester, ut Willey Park. and Mr. Thomson, of
Emrich, near Yorkshire, are canvassing this borough.

Waormoeua tos—The freeholders of Westmoreland are fast
flocking under the banner of " 13rougham and freedom." Very
link has been dune on either side as yet, further than unde-
fined preparation for the approaching contest. The Lowther.,
during the last week bare been busily employed in canvassing
Mr. Brougham pronthes to be in Westinot eland, to pay ids respects
to the freeholders, as soon as ever Patlaameot is dissolved. 1n the
meantime, the Hon. Henry 'Fulton and Mr. Crackenthorpe will
canvass the Last Ward. Mr. W. Marshall and Mr. W. Brougham.
the West Ward. Mr. James ikuughani and other tried and old
friends, the Kendal and Lansdale Wards.—Carkale
Sir HUDSON LW& has kit Smyrna for the Bast
Wins, by the war of the Rod Us.