The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-04-22
Our Liverpool Correspondence.

LIVERPOOL, April 10, 1852.
TIE Preparation for the General Election-Politscal
Meetings - German Emigration The Eastc.
HolidGys
The chief incidents Of the last week or two both
here and in Manchester, have had relation to the
approaching general election. In this, 90 the good
old town"-the chief emporium Of commerce in the
United Kingdom-both parties, free traders and
protectionsts, are preparing for last and deter
mined struggle. But it is somewhat singular that
the candidates of the latter party exceedingly
chary in their addresses to the electors Mr. Forbes
Mackenzie, 80 Of the Lords of the Treasury, does
not as much as allude to the subject whilst the
other, MIR. Charles Turner has no desire to disturb
the fiscal policy Of Sir Robert Peel, unless the
people wish it. Whilst, however, both these
gentlemen are undecided to free trade, they have
made up their minds to be red hot Protestants in
every sense Of the word-equay as determined to
uphold the principles of the reformation as Luther
or Calvin; aye, and rigorous in their maintenance
as the beau ideal Of Scottish Presbyterianism, the
renowned John Knox. Mackenzie says Sc will
resist all grants of public money to the Remain
Catholic Church. in whatever form they may be
proposed;' whilst his proposed colleague also init
mates that Maynooth shall not have any pecuniary
aid, if he can help it.
The America had barely started on this day
week, when the free trade party mustered in strong
array at the amphitheatre building capable OF
holding some 5000 people. 1t was cranmed. The
liberal candidates, Mr. Cardwell and Mr.. J. G.
Ewart brother to William Ewart the member for
DumtIies, were present. The former gentleman,
who is good debater barrister of some standing,
and pupil of the late Sir Robert Peel, made mas
terly speech on the blessings of free trade, gave Mr.
Bromley Moore a somewhat severe castigation for
the speech he had made two days before at the same
place, and endeavored to show that he had not be-
trayed his trust Now, with all due respect to Mr.
Cardwell, we must say there was too much special
pleading in this part Of his address. The subject of
both orations formed food for political gossip, on
change, daily during the week, and afforded oppor-
tunity for many wits to give vent to their puns and
wise sayings, at the expense OF both the contending
parties.
! While the boroughs are active in marshalling their
elective forces. the county voters are also on the
alert The liberals have put forward John Cheatham,
ksq. OF Staleybrldge, as n candidate for South
Lancashire. He will. it is said, make good
colleague to VIM. Browne, Esq.
The terrible disaster which has overtaken
H. NJ. war steamer Birkenhead, in Simon's Bay,
created painful sensation here during the last
few days The Birkenhead built en- the other
side Of the Merscy and considered an excellent sea-
going boat but dashng her on the rocks was more
than she could stand.
Our streets Just pretty muck thron gcd
with German emigrants, et route to New York: who
prefer going out by way Of Liverpool, account OF
the cheapness Of the route, ard the superior class OF
vessels which they can take passage by. They are
OF all ages, from the dame grand parent to the young
infant. They apparently in excellent spirits and
health and from conversations with your cores
pendent, sanguine that their removal from father
land will be attended with advantage to themselves
and their offspring.
The observance Of the Easter holidays has taken
OF the men Of Change to various parts of the
country business of all kinds is suspended until Mon
all closed until that day