Glasgow Courier. — 1846-11-14 (Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland)

COLONEL MURE AT PAISLEY.  A large and influential meeting of the electors of Renfrewshire was held at Paisley on Thursday, in the Saracen's Bead Inn, for the purpose of hearing an address from Colonel Mure, the candidate for the representation of the county. Archibald Campbell, Esq. of Blv thswood, was called to the chair. After an eloquent tribute to the worth and talents of the late Member, Mr. P. M. Stewart, now deceased, the Chairman introduced the gallant Colonel to the meeting, who, at considerable length, went over the leading topics of the day, and stated his intention to act a conscientious, liberal, and independent part, as their representative, whether supporting the present Government or any other. The Colonel concluded by intimating his readiness to answer any questions; but none being asked, Andrew Brown, Esq. of Auchentorlie, moved "that Colonel Mute, in the opinion of the meeting, is a fit and proper person to represent the county of Renfrew in Parliament ;" which was seconded by Wm. Sharp, Esq., Paisley, and carried unanimously amid loud applause. Colonel Mure returned thanks. Thanks were then voted to the Chairman and duly acknowledged, after which the meeting broke  Coach Accident—On Wednesday an accident occurred To the coach which plies betwixt the Falkirk Station and Allon, but which, though of an alarming nature, was not attended by fatal consequences. The coach with a full complement of passengers while on its way to Alloa was upset near the Bridge at Carron Shore and the vehicle and horses and the passengers, 15 in number, were precipitated to the valley below, a depth of about 20 feet. Several of the passengers were severely hurt, but Mr. Bruce of Kennet and other residents in the locality used every exertion in rendering them every relief by providing medical assistance, &c. The cause of tfie accident is attributed to the fog, but it is matter for future investigation. St. John's Free Church, Glasgow.—At the meeting of the Free Presbytery of Dundee on Tuesday last, the call from St. John's congregation, in this city, to the Rev. Mr. Roxburgh, was proceeded with. The case was fully argued on both sides. Mr. Roxburgh declined the call, for reasons which he stated, but left himself in the hands of the Presbytery, and that body decided against the translation. The caw goes by appeal to the Synod. of Angus and Mearns. County of Renfrew—New Writ.—lt is notified in the Gazette of Tuesday last, that a new writ is to be issued, at the end of fourteen days, for electing a Member to serve in Parliament for the County of Renfrew, in consequence of the death of Patrick Maxwell Stewart, Esq., the late representative of that county. Court of Session.—On Thursday, the Inner-house commenced its sittings for the Winter Session, the Lords Ordinary having been in attendance since Tuesday, last week All the thirteen Judges were present. According to usual practice, their Lordships breakfasted with the Lord JusticeGeneral, previous to proceeding to the Parliament House. Police Committee.—On Thursday afternoon, the new Police Committee met for the first timein the Council Chamber; but the meeting was a private one. We learn, however, that the Board appointed, ad interim, all the gentlemen at present holding offices connected with the Police and Statute Labour department. They also appointed a Finance land other Committees—the duty of the former being to receive all the property and effects, up till now in the possession of the Glasgow and Suburban Police Boards, and otherwise to take chirge of the moneyed affairs of the extended establishment.  Holding Appointments.—The Linlithgowshire and Stirlingshire fox-hounds meet on Monday, 16th Nov., at Lauriestoun Kennel; Tuesday, 17th, Kinneal House; Thursday, 19th, Dunipace Bridge; Saturday, 21st, Catidan Gate—each day at half-past 10. The Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and Renfrewshire fox-hounds meet at Threepwood, on Saturday the 14th, at a quarter before eleven o'clock morning.  The Great Britain.—Mr. Bremner of Glasgow is instructed to get off the Great Britain. All the other statements of plans are idle rumours.—Liverpool Journal.  Sir John Gladstone, of Risque, has contributed to Trinity College Perth, the sum of £2OOO, in addition to his former large subscriptions.  Fatal Accident to the Wife of Dean French.—A melancholy and fatal accident occurred on Wednesday evening last at the Deanery House, Elphin. Mrs. French, the lady of the dean, being unwell, two bottles were prescribed by her medical attendant—one an embrocation, the other a simple draught. The servant, mistaking the embrocation for the draught, administered the former, which contained ingredients of a poisonous nature, and the consequence was immediate death. This melancholy event has elicited general expressions of deep sorrow from the poor of the neighbourhood, to whom Mrs. French was a most bountiful benefactress at this period of scarcity and consequent illness.  King Otbo's Successor.—The Presse says:—" One of the clauses of the Greek Constitution prescribes that the successor of King Otho shall profess the Greek religion. Prince Luitpold, of Bavaria, who, according to the convention, inherits the throne of Greece in the event of his brother dying without direct heirs, intends to renounce his rights, as lie is not disposed to change his religion. King Otho, therefore, wishes to propose as his successor, a Prince of the house of Oldenburg, of which his Queen is a member. Narrow Escape from Drowning.—Before day break, on the morning of last Sabbath, Mr. Robt. Williamson, of the Coast Guard Service at Innerkip, then on duty at that station,observed a two-oared boat land a female passenger from the opposite shore, and having again got under weigh, on their return homeward, no farther notice was taken of them, until shortly afterwards the cries of distress were heard, on which Mr. 'Williamson having obtained the assistance of Mr. Richard Blackwood, pilot, launched a small boat, and by prompt and vigorous exertions, were enabled to reach the other boat, which they found keel up, in time to rescue the two unfortunate men, named Duncan Macarthur and Wm. Currie, from a watery grave. Dublin, Nov. B.—A melancholy suicide took place here of a gentleman named Ellice. He was a young man of large property, and married, and no cause can be assigned for the act. The deceased went into a hotel and cut his throat in the coffee room; and although he did net sever the carotid uteri, be died yesterday from loss of blood in the hospital, tO maid be Im4 hem, remnyed,