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      Election Intelligence. Successful Kktukn...

      as a man , lie ne % er belonged to the Chartist Association in bis life ( cheers ) , nor did he ever go among those poor men until they were broken up by the treachery of their leaders [ expressions of approval ] . He knew there were many misguided men among them , and he knew their leaders had urged them on to talk of physical force , and rifles , and daggers , trying to entrap them . But their iniquities were discovered , and the leaders were repudiated and cast off . The democracy of England were not a few . Jfo . They were the mass of mankind . They were the intelligence that was growing : they would not require to

      be lectured by Lord John llussell ; they would ultimately obtain their rights , lie agreed with the right honourable baronet that the ballot might bo perverted . He thought it very likely men would be found rich enough to buy a constituency , ballot-box and all , and in small towns it might be done ; but he saw no difference between the man bought with ^ hc ballot on his back and the man with the ticket of infamy which attached justly to every free man who sold his vote . ( Applause . ) He was sure the right honourable baronet would co-operate with him in anything that would check bribery and corruption at elections . ( ' Hear , hear , ' from Sir J . Graham . )

      The show of hands was in favour of Sir James ; and as Mr . Sturgeon did not demand a poll , Sir James was declared duly elected . Sir James again addressed them . Among other things he said : — " The extension of the popular right is , in my opinion , necessary . The Government is pledged to introduce that measure ; but the proper time and the manner of doing it must be left , in moderate limits , to the discretion of those you trust . I ask no more . I tell you frankly I for one would not have accepted ollice if it was not distinctly

      understood—avowed by Lord Aberdeen at the head of the Government , and still more distinctly by Lord John Hussell , ¦ who is the leader of the Government in the House of Commons—that a measure of revision of the representation of the people should be undertaken by the Government . ( Loud cheers . ) I shall meet you again , and by the conduct of myself and of my colleagues I will be judged . I have not deceived you before , and I never will deceive you while I have breath in my body . You have been faithful , kind , and generous to me , and I should be the basest of . mankind if I were not true to you . ( Cheers . )"

      Mr . Sturgeon had less anxiety since he had heard the address of Sir James . Reciprocating compliments , and proposing a vote of thanks to the Mayor , which his rival seconded , the meeting ended .

      TIVERTON . Lord l \\ hnerston lias really been ill . It is conjectured that he would not have personally interfered in his own election had lie not been invoked on Sunday by his friends . lie arrived late on that night ; and the next day he appeared at the Guildhall , shaking hands on entering with " Rowclifie / ' the unfortunate Chartist at whose expense lie was so merry last July . Having been proposed , seconded , and declared the duly elect of Tiverton , Lord I ' almerston adjourned from the Guildhall to a room over the Bunk , he begging permission to keep on his hat , addressed his constituents . His speech was brief , and lacked his usual gay audacity . Without going into detail , he characteristically alluded to the situation : —

      " The lale Government being defeated on a quculion connected with the budget , thought il , their duty to resign their olliees . Her Majesty then confided to two distinguished noblemen- thr Karl of Aberdeen iuid the Marquis of Liinsdtm lie -the task of endeavouring to organize fin Adniiiiisl ration . Hcmg applied to to join thai' Admiiiis-I ration , and finding I hat il . was likely to be composed of persons cut il led in my opinion to ( . lie confidence of the country , I felt it my duty no ! ( o refuse niy lnunblwservices , . since they were thought desirable . ( Cheers . ) I conseq uently accepted that <> Hi < v , which I wa . s most desirous of filling , namely , ( hat of Secretary of Slate for the . 1 ionic I ) cj ) iirf incut , and that act , basing vacated my neat , , il became niy dul \ again to present myself to your choice . " Dcicnniiicd to be generous , be fell to saying a few words in praise of the l : d , c > Ministry . lie was not their

      " supporter , " nor their " opponent ; " he was an " impartial observer of ( heir course . " They did some good things . They dealt boldly with law reform ; and they energetically set , about , national defence . ( ) llice bad cured them of the " malignant lever" of I'rotecl . ion , and t heir declaration to that effect was honourable to them . He rather plumed himself on the adroit adap-( utioii of ( lie famous I'Yce-trade resolul ion ( o the necessities of ( lie situation . He p >( . an "unexampled " majority 4 S (» against , 5 : 5- and bad humbl y done good . ¦ civice in l > ein # instrumental in bringing about that , result . Then tin ; budget- in principle , taking it piece by piece , ilTwus nol , h bud budget . , Only then ! was no necessity to reduce certain ( axes and lay on others doubly oppressive ; and lie would have voted against if :

      The Government " staked ( heir existence on the currying of I he i Ion I tie house-lax , and I lift * . propoKal having been rojrcled l . hev tendered I bo renignal ion of l . hnir olliceH . Now , gei 111 en i ei i , I lint < < o \ eminent , undoubtedly eon In hied within il . Hclfiiic . ii of dis ! hifrin : ilic < l ability , of Hplondid talenlH , tind of hig hly e . 'il idilisheil rcpul al ion a ; i writers and us Hlalcsjiien . Itul , I it , L ing the Government , us u whole , il , wan not . in tlm ag ) 'i-e ;; ale composed of nueli n immher of men of administrative experience n : t Ilin wauls of ( he country in the pi-cHenl , position <> l aHiiirs I'remcd in public opinion l <> niquire ; and therefore it in my opinion ( hat if ( hut

      Government had not resigned on the question of the bi * ig et > a £ could not reasonably have expected to survive <& e end of the session . "Well , gentlemen , that Government having resigned , and a Government being abou * to be ^ formed composed of men of liberal principles , of experience in office , of enlightened views , with many of whom I had long acted in public life , with others of whom I had lately been associated in the discharge of mv Parliamentary functions , and it being thought that my assistance might tend to render that Government more useful , I felt that I should

      have been shrinking from the performance of a public duty if I had refused the solicitations which I received , not only from the present head of the Government , but from my most valued and esteemed friend trie Marquis of Lansdowne , if I had declined to accept office in the ; present Administration . ( Cheers . ) Gentlemen , I think it may be said , without improper boasting , that there has seldom , if ever , existed in this country an Administration which combined within itself more men who , by their talents , their experience , and their political principles , were entitled to the confidence of their countrymen . ( Cheers . )"

      The only glimpse of the true Palmerston was at the close . He had forgotten to make the usual thanks to the ladies ; so after withdrawing from the window he popped his head out again and said : — " In returning thanks , as your member , to the electors , it is my duty not to forget that that great question which has agitated the United States has not yet been carried in this country—I mean the woman ' s question . ( Laughter . ) In that country they maintain that the ladies ought to vote . Our progress has not yet reached that point , but nevertheless , ha-wing returned thanks to those who are entitled to vote , I perhaps may be permitted to thank those who in " fluence those who have the right to vote ( laughter ) , and to tender my humble thanks to the ladies of Tiverton as well as the electors for those kind good offices , which I am persuaded they have afforded , with their relations and friends . ( Laughter . )" i i ) ' [ ,

      MOBPETK . On Saturday , also , Sir George Grey was elected member for Morpeth . He walked over for the prize ; in ftict the borough is one of the pocket species ; being snugly put away in the capacious feudal vestment of the Howards . In the main , Sir George Grey , like the rest of his party , concurred in the statements of Ministers . Beform of Parliament—of law—extension of Free-trade , and extension of education ; " not merely

      intellectual training , " but comprehending religion , " having at the same time due respect to the rights of conscience / ' With respect to Parliamentary reform he said , " I do not look with any dread or terror to any extension of popular rights . " And he denned his object as being to establish something between " wild democracy" and " uncontrolled despotism . " The whole affair went off at a jog-trot pace ; suitable to the capabilities of a borough not open .

      AYLESBUEY . Mr . Bethell was returned on Thursday for Aylesbury . There was no other candidate . Respecting the ballot , Mr . Bethell said" It was not within his power to indicate the character or the details of the reform measure which rhe new Cabinet would introduce ; but , speaking bin own convictions , he must , say that its first clement ought to be a largo extension of the franchise ( loud cheers ); and , next , the concession of the ballot for the protection of tho voters . ( Three cheers for the ballot . ) It had recently been argued that the tradesmen and farmers would not be protected by the ballot , because their silence about their votes would be interpreted as un opposing vote , and ( heir trade or

      occupation be taken away from them ; but he urged that such a proceeding would be no ilagniutas easily to become punishable by law . What would they think of a person who Hiiid , 'O ! I him a bravo man ; 1 liavo nothing to tear ; I require no protection from the police ; I win sleep upon my bed without apprehension , independent of the Hccurities of law ! " J f they thought little of that argument , they must ( hinlr little of Uioho who opposed the ballot , for it was precisely similar . Why , did the hiw not protect ( Jus flesh and blood of a voter when he went to tho poll ' i A man ' s body vvhh protected from Uioho who would crush it , and trample it down , and hinder tho voter by thin means from recording Iiih vote , lmt wa . s the man ' s mind and conscience , which really gave ( lie vote , not to receive the protection of the law ?'' ( ClieerH . )

      Hut Mr . Hcthcll chiefly claims to be ti law reformer Wolverhampton , for the sixth lime , elected Mr . Charley Villiers as its representative , on Tuesday . Approving of tin- Ministry , Mr . Villiers said they were about to act , together for free-trade , religious equality , and the people ' s rights . As to the ballot ., lie bad told Lord Aberdeen ( hat be nmsl , vote lor it , and Lord Aberdeen replied , "J shall respect , ; honourable consistency in those who may join my administration . " Sir Charles Wood was elected b y a majority of ft !) 0 , to 52 ( 5 , on Tuesday . Until twelve o ' clock , Mr . Edwiml . s maintained a , -iiir lead ; but ajlor that his opponent , went abend , and won .

      At Southampton , however , there lms been a contest .. Sir Alexander Cockburn wan opposed by Mr . Haillio Cocbrane , notorious for many l . hingH . In ( bi-i instance lie merely opposed flint he might petition for the seat on ( he ground of bribery . Sir Alexander , however , \ h more than u mulch for him <> n ( J ,,. husl . ing . s ; and 1 . 1 m assembled throng present al , the nomination on Wednesday , evidently had no great respect for ( , he apologist of

      the King of Naples , and the admirer of the Austrian system in Italy . Of course the show of hands was in favour of Sir Alexander ; and the poll on Thursday places the rival candidates as follows : Cockburn , 1097 ; Cochrane , 595 . The Gloucester election , after a sharp contest , and great disturbance in the town , Admiral Berkeley has defeated Mr . Hope by a majority of 761 to 670 . Lord Alfred Paget succeeds in peace to the borough of Lich'field . We observe that the Protectionists have brought out Mr . Grantley Berkeley in South Wilts to contest the re-election of Mr . Sidney Herbert . The other elections have gone in favour of the Ministers . Mr . Cowper was returned , on Saturday , for Hertford ; and the Earl of Mulgrave for Scarborough . Mr . Baines was elected , on Monday , for Leeds ; and Mr . Strutt , for Nottingham . Mr . Cardwell , for Oxford ; Mr . Moncrieff , for the Leith Burghs ; Lord Alfred Hervey , for Brighton ; and Lord Ernest Bruce , for Marlborough ; on Tuesday : all unopposed . ,

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      ,. The Revenue. I ]Sro. Xt An Abstract O...

      THE REVENUE . ] sro . xt An Abstract or the N " et Produce of the Revenuh of Geeat Britain , in the Yeaes and Quaetbbs bndeo Jan . 5 , 1852 , and Jan . 5 , 1853 , showing the Incbeasb ok Dbceease thereof . Years ended January 5 . i 1852 " . 1853 . Increase . Decrease . I £ £ £ £ * Customs 18 , 761 , 069 18 , 695 , 382 ... 65 , 687 Excise 13 , 093 , 170 13 , 356 , 981 263 , 811 Stamps ! 5 , 933 , 549 6 , 287 , 261 353 , 712 Taxes -.., ' 3 , 563 , 962 3 , 377 , 843 ... 186 , 119 Property Tax ! 5 , 304 , 923 5 , 509 , 637 204 , 714 Post Office 1 1 , 064 , 000 1 , 022 , 000 ... 42 , 000 Cro-vvn Lands i 150 , 000 260 , 000 110 , 000 Miscellaneous ; 172 , 241 I 293 , 729 121 , 481 TotalOrd . Rev ... J 48 , 042 , 914 48 , 802 , 833 1 , 053 , 725 293 , 806 Imprest and other Moneys ! 643 , 410 634 , 063 ... 9 , 347 Repayments of Ad- ' vances 802 , 943 1 , 031 , 297 228 , 354 Totalincome 49 , 489 , 267 ( 50 , 468 , 193 1 , 282 , 079 j 303 , 153 Deduct Decrease 303 , 153 Increase on the Year 978 , 926 Quarters ended January 5 . . 1852 . 1853 . Increase . Decrease . £ £ £ ' £ Customs 4 , 559 , 512 4 , 541 , 384 ... 18 , 128 Excise j 3 , 552 , 970 3 , 539 , 646 ... 13 , 324 Stamps 1 , 427 , 485 1 , 615 , 029 187 , 544 Taxes , 1 , 185 , 922 1 , 419 , 873 233 , 951 Property Tax 367 . 95 H 468 , 238 100 , 282 PostOilice 24 ( 5 , 000 272 , 000 26 , 000 Crown Lands 40 , 000 80 , 000 40 , 000 Miscellaneous 30 , 574 32 , 008 1 , 434 . ] . Total Ord . Eov .... 11 , 410 , 419 11 / 908 , 178 589 , 211 31 , 452 Imprest and other Moneys 117 , 645 142 , 939 25 , 393 Repayments of Advances 372 , 371 491 , 995 119 , 62-4 Total Income ... 11 , 900 , 335 12 , (> 03 , lll 734 , 228 31 , 452 ~~ Deduct Decrease 31 , 452 Increase on the Quarter 702 , 776 NO . TI . —Tl £ K iNCOMIt AND ClIAHGE OF THE CONSOLIDATED ' Fund , in tjiu Qvautek . s undjsu Jan . 5 , 1852 and 1853 . Quarters ended January 5 . INCOMK . 185-2 . 1 H 53 . „ , £ £ Vi"Ml . 4 , 578 , 217 4 , r )<; o , 104 iV "" '' 3 , r > HU , 322 3 , C 4 » , fi « l " tllln l >» 1 , 427 , 486 l , «] 5 , O 2 tf I , ™ " , - ••; :, 1 , 185 , 922 1 , 419 , 873 \> ''TZJ U Ml 7 , » R ( i < MW 23 H J " * " >«»• « ¦ 240 , 01 m ) 272 , 000 M W 1 \ i * ° ' () 00 H () . < XX > MiHccllnn < - ( uiH 30 , 574 » 2 ( M ) 8 Imprest , mid ot . hur MonnyH ... : < h ' h 41 "h ' <> 72 IVoducooCtho Haln ofOld N to run 78 * 704 inW Inpayments of Advance : t 72 ^ 71 4 ( M , ' <)» 5 11 , 029 , 31 ) 2 12 , 031 , 747 CHAHUK . 1852 . lHKi . ; iVrin ,, m . | il , l ) ,- » , t 5 , 7 < fl , H 04 5 7 : 17 0 ( 18 l . ' .-...... ahlo A ,,, n ,,., i ,. H 7 , « 9 558 67 < ' "" Int . eivnt , on ICxclieqiK . r-lMllM . iHHUodtonii'H . ' Urn Cliurgo on tho Consolidated Kund KSir £ - ; ¦ ¦ ¦• ¦ W W ,, 7 85 5 K ^ ; Sii ? ti , » , (( i ,: i 4 m > ,: » 7 (» 2 , ooo or » r > 12 , « : t 1 , 74 , 7

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  • Citation
    • Leader (1850-1860), Jan. 8, 1853, page 28, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_08011853/page/4/