The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1841-09-14 00:00:00

THE ELECTIONS

CARDIFF, SUNDAY MORNING, SEPT. 12.—The Lord-
Advocate has been here these two or three days, during
which he has visited the tributary boroughs of Cowbridge
and Lantrissent, and has received such unanimous offers of
support, that although there was a rumour of an opposition
being offered in the person of Mr. Tynte, such an attempt
would be utterly idle, as Mr. Nicholl has already received
the promises of four-fifths of the electors. It was expected
that the election would have taken place on Wednesday, but
as, from some mistake in the Crown-office, the writ has not
up to this morning reached the High Sheriff, the election
cannot take place previous to Friday. The Judge-Advocate
left this morning for town to attend a council.
CHIPPENHAM.—This election is fixed for to-day. Al-
though the radicals threaten an opposition, I think that their
late defeat will have taught them the utter hopelessness of
any such attempt.
DORCHESTER, SEPT. 10.—Sir James Graham, whose ad-
dress to the electors has been issued some days, soliciting a
renewal of the confidence so lately reposed in him, arrived
here this day, for the purpose of making a personal canvass,
and experieenced the most cordial reception. Flags were
displayed from the public places, the bells were rung, and he
was received amid the cheers of a considerable assemblage
of the inhabitants. The radicals, notwithstanding the blus-
tering of the Globe, have not ventured on an opposition, nor
do we believe they had the folly to contemplate so Quixotic
a scheme.
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EAST KENT.—CANTERDURY, SUNDAY.—The appoint-
ments which have taken place under the new order of affairs
have created, amongst other vacancies, one in the represen-
tation of the eastern division of the county of Kent, by the
selectimi of Sir E. Knatclibull to fill the double office of
Treasurer of the Navy and •Rayipaster of the Forces. The
right hon. baronet has for a long series of years represented
the great Conservative interest of the county in Parliament.
Indeed, he assumed that position on the death of his father
in 1819, and has continued from that period to stand forward
as the powerful advocate of the agricultural interests in the
Legislature, with the exception of she Parliament of 1831,
down to the present event. The right hon. baronet, it will
he in the recollection of our readers, occupied the office of
Paymaster of the Forces in Sir R. Peel's Government in 1835.
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At present there has not been any open manifestation of
opposition to the re-election of Sir Edward, and however
much such a proceeding may be talked of, it is considered
that the act, or even that it should for a moment on the
present occasion be seriously thought of, would be as futile as
its adoption would be evidence of the madness of those by whom
the step might be taken. In the course of yesterday Mr. Dela-
mark Banks, the high-sheriff, issued his proclamation by which
he has appointed the election for to-morrow (Monday) week.
The only candidate as yet in the field, and whose return,
even though he should be opposed, is regarded as beyond
question, is the late member, the right hon. baronet. In his
address to the electors Sir Edward says, " The event antici-
pated-at the late general election has taken place, and her
Majesty having accepted the resignation of her late ministers,
has been graciously pleased to trust the administration of
the affairs of the country to Sir Robert Peel, and to a govern-
ment formed under his auspices; and, by tits advice. In the
new government her Majesty has been pleased• to confide to
me an honourable and important office, by the acceptance of
.which my seat in parliament, as your representative, is vacant.
It is from a sense of public considerations alone that I have
engaged in the arduous duties of government. I earnestly
hope 1 have done so in concurrence with your opinions, and
that you will testify your approval of my conduct by again
electing me your representative in parliament.
IVlARtnottouGn.—Here some mistake has arisen, only
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one precept having arrived ; the election for one member will
therefore take place to-day.
MONMOUTH COUNTY.—MONMOUTH. SATURDAY, SEPT.
11.—Proclamation was made here this day, appointing Mon-
day, the 20th instant, for the election of one knight of the
shire, in the place of Lord Granville Somerset, who has been
appointed Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. The noble
lord has been here actively engaged in canvassing for the last
two days, and will be re-elected without apposition ; any at-
tempt at which would be utterly fruitless, as all parties en-
tertain the highest esteem for his lordship's talents.
LICHFIELD.—Lord Leveson, at the present moment, has
undisputed possession of the field, and there seems little
prospect of any opposition.
NEWARK, Saturday, Sept. 11.—The writ for the election
of a member to serve in parliament for this borough, conse-
quent on Mr. Gladstone's acceptance of the office of Vice-
President of the Board of Trade and Master of the Mint,
was received here on Friday last by the returning officer, who
forthwith made proclamation of his intention to proceed to
the election on Tuesday next. Mr. Gladstone arrived here
on Wednesday, and immediately commenced an active can-
The right hon. gentleman was everywhere received
___ the utmost enthusiasm ; and it was soon understood,
at although it had been intimated that Mr. Gisborne, of
slow notoriety, was to have stood on the Whig-Radical
trest, such intention was speedily abandoned as utterly

hopeless; and the consequence is that Mr. Gladstone wil
walk over the course.
EAST 'CORNWALL ELECTION.—The election of a membe
for the eastern division of this county is appointed for Mon
day next. Lord Elliot is expected to leave' town on Wed
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nesday or Thursday, and, after his election, to which there
is no opposition, his lordship' goes to Dublin to enter upon
his duties as chief secretary for Ireland.
REPRESENTATION OF HUNTINGDON.—The appointment
of Colonel Peel to the post of surveyor-general of the ord-
nance, occasions another vacancy in the representation of
this borough, in addition that made by the elevation of Sir
Frederick Pollock to the attorney-generalship. Both the
honourable gentlemen have solicited a renewal of the confi-
dence of the electors ; and a hearty welcome awaits them on
their arrival, which will probably be on Monday. The elec-
tion will very likely take place on the following day.—Cani-
bridge Chronicle.
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY ELECTION.—The chancellor
of the exchequer arrived in Cambridge on Wednesday' night,
and left for London yesterday (Friday) morning. A convo-
cation was summoned for yesterday morning at ten o'clock,
to appoint a day for the right hon. gentleman's re-election,
but after waiting some time in expectation of the arrival of
the deputy-proctor, who had gone to Eton, the convocation
was adjourned until this day, with the hope that that gentle•
man would in the meantime return.—Cambridgelndependen,
Press.

SuNnEu.racsn.—The greatest political excitement prey&
in Sunderland, in consequence of a vacancy in the represe

on of the borough ha.ving occurred by the resignation
Er. Alderman Thompson, who has consented, at the urge]

request of his friends, to become a candidate for the vacancy
in the county of Westmoreland, occasioned by the elevation
of Lord Lowther to the peerage. The crafty conspirators of
former days have been busily plotting during the week, and
have resolved to force Lord Howick, the rejected of Nor-
thumberland, into the represntation of this most important
borough, If this calamity should befall the town and com-
mercial interests of Sunderland, it will be the greatest public
reproach that can be cast upon it, and the electors will soon
have to taste the bitter fruits of repentance. It was only the
other day that the whole country was exulting 'in honourable
joy that Lord Howick had been ejected from parliament by
the brave and sturdy yeomanry of Northumberland, and
should he noW by any mischance be thrust in for Sunderland,

it will be a public misfortune deplored through the whole
country. Lord Howick, of all men living, is least likely to
be of service to an important trading community; indeed,
he is almost the only person who, from his crotchetty and
speculative notions. has figured of late in public life, that a
commercial constituency ought to fear and determine to spurn.
Mr. Wolverly Attwood, a gentleman who bears the high-
est character in the city of London for commercial intelligence
and experienced business habits, has declared himself a can-
didate, and as he is intimately acquainted and connected with
the peculiar local interests on which the prosperity of Sun-
derland depends, the electors can have no hesitation as to the
line of duty required from them on this most important oc-
casion, and it behoves them to rally round his independent
standard, and by an united effort again to secure their own
independence and the honour and character of their borough.
Mr. Attwood comes before them with a high and influential
character, and we are convinced he is every way qualified to
serve them in parliament with as much advantage to their
interests, and with as much honour to himself, as their late
respected member, Mr. Alderman Thompson, has done.
Between Lord Howick and Mr. Attwood they cannot hesi-
tate which to choose ; let them not disappoint the public
hope, but gallantly discharge their duty, and the result, we
confidently predict, will be the glorious defeat of the rejected
of Northumberland !

THE FACTORY SYSTEM.—Lord Ashley has addressed a
letter to Mr. Crabtree, of Bradford, stating that he had re-
fused an office from Sir Robert Peel on the ground that the
right hon. baronet's opinions qA the ten hours factory bill
were not matured.

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TERRIBLE CONFLAGRATION.—TWENTY-FIVE lIOIJSES
DESTROYED.—On Thursday last, about 1 o'clock in the after-
noon, a dreadful fire happened at Fordington, a small village
situate a few miles from Dorchester, which we regret to state
extended to a frightful magnitude, and occasioned destruc-
tion to no fewer than 25 houses and property to the amount
of some thousands of pounds. From the accounts received
by the different insurance companies in the city, it appears
that the fire originated on the premises occupied by a baker,
named Ansty, situate in the centre of the village, and the
flames were first discovered raging from the thatched roof of
the bakehouse belonging to the Union Arms Inn, in the
same street. On the alarm being given, several of the inha-
bitants mounted on the roof, and attempted, by throwing
buckets of water over it, to stop the progress of the fire, but
in consequence of the dryness of the thatch, it was impossible
to do so, and in the course of a few minutes the premises
were in a body of flame. Within five minutes after the
dwelling-house and brewery of the Union Arms Inn caught,
and from them the work of devastation extended with fright-
ful rapidity to a row of dwellings two stories high, tenanted
by respectable familes, in the rear of those buildings ; and in
the course of a short time four of them were levelled to the
ground. The engines belonging to the village were brought
to the scene shortly after the commencement of the fire, and
were put into play, but their services were of little utility,
owing to the scanty supply of water, and the result was the
destruction of the whole of the abovementioned premises,
amounting to 12 brick buildings. The excitement that pre-
vailed throughout the village was beyond measure great, and
the scene on the immediate spot amongst the inhabitants was
of a most heartrending discriptlon. People were running
about in the wildest confusion saving what property they
could snatch from the flames. About three quarters of an
hour after the discovery the fire had extended to five houses
in a line with the premises where it commenced, and at 3
o'clock eight other houses had ignited, and very quickly
became a heap of ruins. The conflagration raged with great
violence for many hours after, and the military were unable
to check its progress until three houses were pulled down,
which cut off the communication ; and but for their powerful
assistance the greater portion of the village would have been
reduced to ashes. The number of familes burnt out is re-
ported to be 45, most of whom are fortunately insured. The
amount of property insured is very considerable. No lives
were lost.

DESTRUCTION OF Two INDIAMEN.—LOSS OF FIFTY
THOUSAND POUNDS BY FlRE.—lntelligence was on Mon-
day last received by the authorities at Lloyds, through the
medium of the overland mail, of the destruction by fire of
two first-rate Indiamen, the David Scott and the Republic,
which occurred in the port of the Mauritius in the month of
June last, but fortunately unattended with loss of life. The
David Scott belonged to London, and arrived at the Mau-
ritius from Calcutta on the 10th of May. having on board a
rich cargo, consisting of several hundred quarters of wheat,
6,563 bags of rice, 1,200 planks, besides merchandise to a
vast extent. The vessel was 753 tons burden, and was on
her voyage homewards, having several passengers on board.
On Saturday evening, the 12th of June, about five o'clock,
while the steward and seamen were in the spirit-room, in the
after part of the ship, drawing some rum off, a spark fell
from the candle which they had with them into a quantity of
the spirit that was on the floor, which instantly ignited, and
the blaze immediately extended to the casks in the room.
The steward and the seamen used every effort to extinguish
the flames, but were unable, and in a few minutes the chief
cabin caught, and the fire was issuing from the windows with
great violence. Directly on the alarm being raised, the
commanders of the numerous ships at anchor in the port
proceeded with their crews to assistance, and the utmost pos-
sible means were used to save the ship, unfortunately without
success ; and in three hours the vessel was burnt to the wa-
ter's edge, consuming the masts and every article of property
on board. The loss is given out to be £30,000, but it could
not be ascertained whether the vessel or cargo were insured
or not.—On the 24th of the same month another terrible fire
happened on board the magnificent ship the Republic ; and
in consequence of a suspicion of there being a large quantity
of gunpowder and saltpetre on board, no one would render
assistance, and the vessel was totally destroyed
. The cause
of the catastrophe is not exactly known, but it is supposed
to have arose from accident. The ship is insured.