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THE APPROACHING GENERAL ELECTION
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Sicilies which had never been fulfilled , and had thus done them an injury -which , they -would never forget . THE TURNER BEQUEST . Lord St . Leonard ' s expressed a fear that the conditions attached to the bequest by Mr . Turner of his works to the nation would be disregarded , and hoped that bo important a gift would be made available for the highest purposes of art . —The Marquis of Landsdowne said that it had been found that Mr . Turner ' s will was not properly drawn out , and a compromise had accordingly been entered into , with the full consent of the executors . Government was prepared to carry out the bequest by establishing a gallery where the pictures might be seen to advantage . Their Lordships shortly afterwards adjourned .
The Approaching General Election
Liberal and a supporter of Lord Palmeratoa , again comes forward . Bbecowshibe . —Sir Joseph Bailey has issued his address in tie Conservative interest . Bridpobt . —Mr . E . T . Smith , the lessee of-Drury Lane Theatre , is a candidate for this borough on Liberal principles . Brighton . — -An influential meeting of the supporters of Admiral Sir G-. B . Pechell took place on Friday week , at which lie was present , when a resolution in favour of
his return was unanimously carried . A meeting of the friends of Lord A . Hervey , the other representative , was also held the same day for the purpose of hearing his Lordship ' s explanations respecting his conduct in . Parliament , and more particularly in reference to his vote in the majority against Government on the Chinese question . MCr . E . S . Creasy , barrister , finding that Mr . Coningham was in the field before him , and prepared to maintain the present contest on Liberal priuciples , has announced his intention of withdrawing from this election .
Bristol . —The sitting members , Messrs . H . Berkeley and H . G . Langton , solicit re-election . Buckinghamshire . —Mr . Disraeli has issued an address , in which he says : — " Since the announcement of the dissolution the Minister has declared that his agents in China will be superseded , thus acknowledging the justness of the vote of the House of Commons . It is clear , therefore , that the plea for dissolution is a pretext . What then is the real object ? To waste a year . Lord Palmerston is an eminent man , who has deserved well of his country ; but as Prime Minister he occupies a false position . He is the Tory chief of a Radical Cabinet . With no domestic policy , he is obliged to divert the attention of the people , from the consideration of their own affairs , to the distraction of foreign politics . His external system is turbulent and aggressive that his rule
at homo may be tranquil and unassailed . Hence arise excessive expenditure , heavy taxation , and the stoppage of all social improvement . His scheme of conduct is so devoid of all political principle that when forced to appeal to the people his only claim to their confidence is his name . Such , arts and resources may suit the despotic ruler of a Continental State exhausted by revolutions , but they do not become a British Minister governing a country proud , free , and progressive , animated by glorious traditions , and aspiring to future excellence . . . . The general policy which-1 would enforce at this juncture may be contained in these words—' Honourable peace , reduced taxation , and social improvement . '" Mr . Disraeli concludes by objecting to the attempt which he says is now being made " to play off the parties which exist , and have always to a certain degree existed , in the Ctrnrch against each other for political objects . "
Burton-on-Tbent . —A requisition has been sent to Lord Sandon to come forward as a supporter of Lord Palmerston . Cauje . —^ Major-General Sir W . F . Williams , of Kars , has issued an address to the electors , soliciting the honour of representing them in Parliament . No opposition is expected . Cambridge ( Borough ) . —Mr . K . Macaulay , Q . C ., has issued an . address to the electors of this borough . Mr . Mlowatt , one of the sitting members , retires at the close of the present Parliament . Colonel Adair , the other member , offers himself for re-election . Mr . J . Hibbert , a to-wnsman , offers himself on Liberal principles , and Lord Maidstono is spoken of as likely to come forward on the Conservative interest , but his Lordship has not yet issued an address .
Cambridge ( County ) . —Lord George Manners , the Hon . E . T . Yorke , and Mr . Edward Ball , the sitting members , offer themselves for re-election . A Liberal candidate is spoken of in the person of Sir Henry Peyton , but he has not yet issued an address . Ca . bi > iff . —Mr . Walter Coffin has announced his intended resignation of his seat for Cardiff boroughs . At present , Lieutenant-Colonel Stuart is the only candidate iu the field , but the names of Mr . II . Thomas , Chairman of tho Glamorganshire Quartor Sessions ; Dr . J . N . Came , of Dimlands-castlo ; and Mr . J . Batchelor , of Cardiff , are mentioned as probable starters fox the vacant seat .
Cardigan ( Borough ) . —Mr . Edward Lewis Pryse , of Gogorddan , hag issued his address to the electors of Cardigan borough . Mr . Pryso ia a thorough Liboral , and Brother of the late and son of the former member . A warm contest is anticipated , as the present member , Mr . John Lloyd Davics , will again offer himself . Carmslk ( City ) . —A crowded meeting has determined to bring forward a second Liberal candidate in conjunction with Mr . Ferguson , in lieu of Sir Jnmes Graham ; and thoy have invited Mr . Perronnet Thompson , barrister , and son-in-law of Colonel ( now General ) Thompson , tlie Anti-Corn-Law Leaguer . Cakmaktiienshirk . —The two sitting members , Mr . David Jonoa and Mr . Saundors Da-vies , have issued nddrossca , offering themselves for ro-elcction .
Salisbury , a large gas proprietor , has entered the fid * m opposition to Mr . H . R . Grenfell . Both Mr GreS and Mr . Salisbury are in the Liberal interest but th latter possesses local claims which many of the eWf- «*! believe entitle him to preference . eiectora Cirencester . —The candidates here are the t sitting members , Mr . Ponsoaby and Mr . MulUnes Za a Conservative , the Hon . A . Bathurst . S ' d Cockebmouth . —General Wyndham retires from this borough , and has announced his intention of becoming a candidate for the county . Lord Naa 3 and Mr John Steel ( the latter , who is the present member , is in favour of Lord Palmerston ) have both issued addresses to th * electors . iue Colchestkr . —Captain Paget offers himself on Conservative principles .
Cornwall ( East ) . —Mr . Robartes and Mr . Kendall the present members , intend offering themselves for re ' election . Mr . W . H . Pole Carew , unsuccessful at the last election , has issued an address , soliciting the constituency as a Conservative . Cornwall , ( West ) . —Sir Charles Lemon announces his retirement from public life on account of increasing years . Mr . M . Williams again offers himself to the constituency , intending to give his independent support to Lord Palmerston . Mr . J . Tremayne ( Conservative ) has issued an address to the electors with a view to the vacancy caused by the retirement of Sir Charles Lemon . A canvass is going on for signatures to a requisition , to Mr . Humphry Willyams ; and a Mr . R . Davey is also requested to come forward .
Coventry . —Mr . Mellon , Q . C ., is canvassing the electors , and last Saturday evening addressed a large meeting . He declared himself in favour of retrenchment , but opposed to a " penny wise and pound foolish economy ; " and he said he would support the Government of Lord Palmerston . Cricklaj > e . ~ -Mr . Neeld and Mr . A . L . Goddard , the present members , again come forward . Mr . Charles J . Monck , barrister , has commenced a canvass as a Palmerstonian . Dartmouth . —Mr . C . S . Hayne ( Liberal ) is in the field . Mr . James Caird , though a Liberal , will have the support of the Conservatives . Djevonpokt . —Mr . Osborne not having been Dominated , the probability is that Sir Erskine Perry will be re-elected , and that Mr . Wilson will occupy the seat of General Berkeley . There is no opposition .
Devon ( North ) . — -Mr . G . S . Buck has resigned , and the only candidates now in the field are the Hon . Mr . Trefusis , eldest son of Lord Clinton , and Sir S . H . Northcote , Conservatives . A requisition is in course of signature , asking Mr . J . N . Buller of Downes , and chairman of the Bristol and Exeter Railway , to come forward on Liberal principles . Dudley . —Sir Stafford Nortkcote retires . It is expected that a Mr . Sandars will be put forward by the powerful influence of Mr . Ward . Durham ( South ) . —Lord Harry Vane has issued his address , in which he vindicates his vote in favour of Mr . Cobden ' s motion . Essex ( North ) . —Sir John Tyssen Tyrrell will not offer himself again , and the Right Hon . W . Beresford and Mr . Du Cane have every prospect of being returned without opposition .
Essex ( South ) . —Sir William . Bowyer Snrijth and Mr . Bramston offer themselves for re-election . They will bo opposed , in tho Liberal interest , by the Hon . Mr . Ashley , son of Lord Shaftesbury . Exeter . —Sir John Duckworth has resigned , and tho candidates now remaining are Mr . Divett ( Liberal ) and Mr . R . S . Gard ( Conservative ) . The Mends of Sir John Duckworth are getting up a requisition , asking the lion , baronet to reconsider his determination , and to come forward again . Finsbury . —A requisition is being signed by the electors of Finsbury requesting Sir Samuel Morton Peto to stand for the borough . Gateshead . —Mr . Ilutt , M . P ., who is a supporter of Lord Palmerston , has appeared in the field .
GLAMOROANsaanic . —There are four candidates in the field for this county , tho Lord-Lieutenant ( Mr . Talbot ) and Mr . II . Vivian on the Liberal side , and Mr . N . E . Vaughan and Mr . Godfroy Morgan on tho Tory . A very severe contest is anticipated . Gloucester ( City ) . —A Conservative candidate has at length appeared in the person of Sir Robert Walter Cardon , alderman and magistrate of London , whoso address to the electors was issued . last Saturday . Hois opposed to tho Canton hostilities , to the present mode of embroiling tho country without consulting Parlinmont , and to the continuance of tho Income-tax . Gloucestershire ( Wkst ) . —Tho Hon . ( irantlcy F . Berkeley , in nn address to tho electors of the western division of Gloucestershire , ofi ' crs his services free and unfettered at tho approaching 1 eloctioii .
Halifax . —Sir Charles Wood nnd Mr . Frank Crossloy will address tho electors next Tuesday evening . Mnjor IMwarda continues his canvaso . Hants ( North . )—Mr . Beach , of Oaklcy-hall , J ' a Conservative , n cordial supporter of tho agricultural interest , an uncompromising Protestant , supporter of any Government in maintaining the honour of tho British flag , opposed to tho late discreditable coalition of parties to dinplaco the present Government , " is a candidate for tho suffrages of tho electors .
THE APPROACHING GENERAL ELECTION . ENGLAND AND WALES . "We reproduce from the Times' and other daily papers the subjoined latest reports of election intelligence : — Abingdon . —Mr . Burr , who was in the field on the Conservative interest , opposed to Mr . J . T . Norris ( Liberal ) , resigned on Wednesday . The latter gentleman has issued a handbill in which he states he has the promises of the majority of the electors , and therefore is confident of the result of the coining election . AsHBURTON . — A contest will take place for thi 3 borough , in opposition to Mr . G .. Moffat . The other candidate is Mr . John Harvey Astell , of 41 , Eaton-place , London , and a gentleman connected with the East India
Company . Atlesbury . —A Conservative candidate has appeared —a Mr . T . T . Bernard , of Winchenden Priory , who lases his claims chiefly on local grounds . The two present members ( Sir Richard Bethell and Mr . Layard ) have also issued addresses soliciting re-election . Barmstaple . — -Mr . Buck retires from the borough to contest the seat for tie county ( Northern division ) , which his father vacates . Mr . James Taylor , jun ., of Birmingham , the originator of freehold land societies , who describes himself as " a working man and a teetotaller , " has offered himself as the exponent of advanced Liberal opinions . His address has been issued . A Mr . G . Potts is also in the field as a supporter of Lord
Palmerston . Batk . —The Conservatives propose to bring forward Mr . Arthur Way , of AshtonXodge , uncle of Mr . Greville Smyth , of Ashton Court . The extreme Radical party talk of proposing Mr . Henry Vincent , the once well known Chartist . The name of Mr . Orred , a Liverpool merchant , who has recently purchased the Ash wick estate , in the neighbourhood of Bath , is also mentioned as a Liberal Conservative candidate . Sir Arthur Hallam Elton , whose candidature we mentioned last week , gave an exposition of his j > olitical principles , which are extremely advanced , to the members of the Liberal Association , last Friday week . On Monday , he again
met the electors at the Guildhall , when he said that he was ready to give Lord Palmerston an honest and sincere support , so far aa his policy was based upon those principles which had made the Liberal cause illustrious ; but he declined being bound to support his Lordship , when his measures were not , in his opinion , such as were consistent with a liberal policy and tho interests of the country . In reference to the recent proceedings , he thought Lord Palmerston should have placed more confidence in his own party , and have told them fairly that the Government intended to send out an envoy . If he had done that , there was scarcely a man of the Liberal party but would have voted with him . If the Liberal party owed allegiance to their leader , the leader owed confidence and fair dealing to them . After stating that he differed with
our foreign policy in regard to Naples and China , Sir Arthur said be hoped , if Lord Palmer-Bton were maintained at the head of affairs , he would turn his attention to home affairs , home duties , and homo reforms ; that he would show sympathy with tho popular feeling , and not throw cold water upon Liberal members who brought forward liberal moasures . Sir * ^ \ . « at Bomo len 8 tu expressed himsolf in favour ot the ballot , an extension of the franchise , and a more equal diBtnbuticn of electoral districts .-A vote iu fa-TZ . 1 * £ , H- £ lton and" Mr Tit 0 waa then unanimously carried . Sir John Hare ( another candidate ) alao spoko and declared his intention to go to the poll Mfittsasnajd a t % k
BicvicnLEV . —The lion TV IT p r > £ SS ?* vssfiKS Bodmin . —Mr . James Wyld who f ™™ i eonted this borough in Parliament hT ¦ Y X ™" address to tho electors , and announced hF iT" ?• Wa Immediately commencing hia canvass H ^ tlOn ° Lord Palmorston . canvass . Ho supports Bradford . —Mojor-Genoral Pcrronot Thnmn ^ . i ZZ £ r will > u i 8 thoufiht ' - » £ TEK oTcr 1 fcBRECK * ooK .-. Colonel Lloyd Vaughan Watklna a
Cheltenham . —Captain Berkeley , tho sitting member , has issued an address to tho electors , offering himaolf forre-oleotion as a supporter of the present Ministry . Ciikbuihe ( South ) . —Mr . J . Tollemaclio ( Pnlmeratonian ) nnd Sir Philip Egerton ( who gives no very precise promises ) solicit a renewal of tho confulenco reposed in theni . Chkstbb . —For tho representation , of tins city , Mr . G .
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Leader (1850-1860), March 21, 1857, page 268, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2185/page/4/
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