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      Imperial Parliament. Saturday, March 14/...

      Sicilies which had never been fulfilled , and had thus done them an injury which they would never forget . THE TUR 2 IER 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 so important a gift would be made available for the highest purposes of art . —The Marquis of Landsdownis 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 .

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      The Appkoaching General Election. Englan...

      THE APPKOACHING GENERAL ELECTION . ENGLAND AND WALES . We reproduce from the Times and other daily papers the subjoined latest reports of election intelligence :- — Abisgdon . —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 coming-election . Ashburton . — A contest will take place for this 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 . Aylesbury . —A Conservative candidate has appeared —a Blr . ¦ T . T . Bernard , of Winchenden Priory , who bases his claims chiefly on local grounds . The two present members ( Sir Richard Bethell and Mr * . Layard ) have also issued addresses soliciting re-election . Barnstapljs . —Mr . Buck retires from the borough to contest the seat for the 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 hiiaself as the exponent of advanced Liberal opinions . His address has been issued . A Mr . 6 . Potts is also in the field as a supporter of Lord Palmerston . Bath . —The Conservatives propose to bring forward Mr . Arthur Way , of Ashton Lodge , -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 Ashwick 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 political 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 Palnierston an honest and sincere support , so far as 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 the interests of the country . In reference to the recent proceedings , he thought Lord Palmeiston 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 witb him . If the Liberal party owed allegiance to their leader , the leader owed confidence and fair dealing to them . After stating that ho differed with our foreign policy in regard to Naples and China , Sir Arthur said he hoped , if Lord Palmoraton were maintained at the head of affairs , he would turn his attention to home affairs , home duties , and home

      reforms ; that ho would show sympathy with the popular fooling , and not throw cold water upon Liberal members who brought forward liberal measures . Sir Arthur then at some length expressed himself in favour of the ballot , an extension of the franchise , and a more equal distribution of electoral districts . —A vote in favour of Sir A . H . Elton and Mr . Tito was then unanimously carried . Sir John Hare ( another candidate ) also spoke , and declared his intention to go to tho poll . At a meeting of tho Conservatives , Mr . Way ( tho candidate of that party ) spoke in favour of judicious re-S / tW ^ tho Maynooth grant , and of supporting Lord Pulmerston in tho Chinese and Persian

      W . Wells mot ttio electors last ( Wednesday ) nicht Tho only other candidate in the field is Mr . Edward Auchmuty Glover . mwum «»^ ww ~ i " J ? ° . ^ > Avho formerly represented this Wugh in Parliament , baa issued his address to tho electors , and announced his i , to fon of ^ mediately commencing his canvass . nH nii Lord Palmorston . aupporta BRA » FORD . -Major-Goneral Porronet Thompson and JJo courao' ^ ' " ' * *""***> S ' m ^ " Walk ° ™ H { Brecknock—Colonel Lloyd Vaughan Watkius a

      Liberal and a supporter of Lord Palmerston , again comes forward . ' m Breconshire . —Sir Joseph Bailey has issued his address in tbe Conservative interest . BRiDPoaT . —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 he was present , Vhen 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 heaving 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 . Mr . E . S . Creasy , barrister , finding that Mr . Coninghain was in the field before him , and prepared to maintain the present contest on Liberal principles , 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 home 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 narne . 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 I 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 saysisnow being made " to play off the parties which exist , and have always to a certain degree existed , in the Church against each other for political objects . "

      BanroN-ON-TRKNT . —A requisition has been sent to Lord Sandon to come forward as a supporter of Lord Palmerston . Calne . —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 . Mowatt , 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 . Hibbcrt , a townsman , offers himself on Liberal principled , and Lord Maidstono is spoken of as likely to come forward ou the Conservative interest , but hia 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 ho has not yet issued an address . Ctatmxw . —Mr . Walter Coffin has announced hia intended resignation of his seat for Cardiff boroughs . At present , Lieutenant-Colonol Stuart is the only candidate in the field , but tho names of Mr . II . Thomas , Chairman of tho Glamorganshire Quarter Sessions ; Dr . J . N . Came , of Dinilands-castlo ; and Mr . J . Batchelor , of Cardiff , are mentioned as probable starters for the vucani soat .

      Cardigan ( Borough ) . —Mr . Edward Lewis Pryse , of Gogerddan , has issued hia address to tho electors of Cardigan borough . Mr . Pryso is a thorough Liberal , and brother of tho late and son of the former member . A warm contest is anticipated , as the present member , Mr . John Lloyd Dayies , will again offer himself . Carlisle ( Cmr ) . —A crowded meeting has determined to bring forward a second Liberal candidate in conjunction with Mr . Ferguson , in lieu of Sir Jumea Graham ; and they havo invited Mr . Pcrronnet Thompson , barrister , and son-in-law of Colonel ( nimv General ) Thompson , the Anti-Corn-Law Leaguer . Carmarthenshire . —Tho two sitting members , Mr . David Jones aud Mr . Snunders Davies , have issued addresses , offering themselves for re-election .

      Cheltenham . —Captain Berkeley , tho flitting member , has issued an address to tho electors , offering himself for ro-election as a supporter of the present Ministry . Ciucsuire ( South ) . —Mr . ' J . Tollomacho ( Palmerstonian ) and Sir Philip ligorton ( who gives no very precise promises ) solicit a renewal of tho confidence reposed in them . Chester . —For the representation of this city , Mr . G ,

      Salisbmyyalarge gas proprietor , lias entered the Hja in opposition to Mr . H . R . Grenfell . Both Mr < W ? and Mr . Salisbury are in the Liberal interest ' « T latter possesses local claims which manv of thd *>!„ * believe entitle him to preference . eIectors Cirencesxer . —The candidates here are the sitting members , Mr . Ponsonby and Mr . Mulling » a a Conservative , the Hon . A . Bathurst . g J and Cocicermouth . —General Wyndham retires from thh borough , and has announced his intention of becoming a candidate for the county . Lord Naas and tar john Steel ( the latter , who is the present member , is in favour of Lord Palmerston ) have both Issued addresses to thl electors . Colchester . —Captain Paget offers himself on Conservative principles .

      Cornwall ( East ) . —Utr . Eobartes and Mr . Kendall the present members , intend offering themselves for re ' election . Mr . W . H . Pole Carew , unsuccessfu l a t the last election , has issued an address , soliciting the constituency as a Conservative . Cornwall ( VYest ) . —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 Ms 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 . Daveyis also requested to come forward .

      Covbntry . —Mr . Mellon , Q . C ., is canvassing theelectorsj 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 . Cbicklaoe . —Mr . Neeld and Mr . A . L . Goddard , the present members , agnin . 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 Caiid , though a Liberal , will have the support of , the Conservatives . Devoxport . —Mr . Osborne not having been nominated , 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 ( Noetii ) . —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 . North .-cote , Conservatives . A requisition is in course of signature , asking Mr . J . NY Buller of Downes , and chairman of the Bristol and Exeter Railway , to come forward on Liberal principles . Dur > LET . —Sir Stafford Northcote retires . It is expected that a Mr . Sandars will be put forward by the powerful influence of BIr . Ward . Durham ( South ) . —LordHarry Vane has issued his address , in which he vindicates his vote in favour of Mr . Cobden's motion . Essex ( North ) . —Sir John 'lessen Tyrrell will not offer himself again , and the Right Hon . W . Bevcsford and Mr . Du Canelnive every prospect of being relumed without opposition .

      Essicx ( South ) . — -Sir William Bowycr Smyth and Mr . Bramston offer themselves for re-election . They will be opposed , iu the Liberal interest , by the Hon . Mr . Ashley , son of Lord Shaftesbury . Exeter . —Sir John Duckworth has resigned , anil the candidates now remaining arc Mr . Divett ( Liberal ) and Mr . 11 . S . Gard ( Conservative ) . The friends of Sir John Duckworth are getting up a requisition , asking the hon . baronet to reconsider his determination , and to toinc forward again . Finsburv . —A requisition is being signed by the electors of tfinsbury requesting Sir Samuel Morton Peto to stand for the borough . Gateshkad . —Mr . Ilutt , M . P ., who is a supporter of Lord Palmerston , has appeared in the field . the

      GlamoroAnsiiirio . —There arc four candidates in field for this county , the Lord-Lieutenant ( Mr . Talbot ) and Mr . II . Vivian on the Liberal side , and Mr . N . E . Yaughan and Mr . Godfrey Morgan on tho Tory . A very severe contust is anticipated . CJloucksteu ( City ) . —A Conservative candidate bus at length appeared in the person of Sir Robert "W ' jilter Carden , alderman and mngistrato of London , whoso nddress to the electors -was issued last Saturday . He is opposed to tho Canton hostilities , to tho present mode of embroiling tho country without consulting Purliiunent , and to the continuance of the Income-tax . Gi-oucustkkshikr ( Wi-sr ) . —Tho Hon . ( Jrnntley I ' . Berkeley , in an address to the electors of thu vcetera division of Gloucestershire , offers liis serviced free ami unfettered nt the approaching election .

      Halifax . —Sir Churls Wood and Mr . Vnwk Cross-Icy will address the elector * next Tuesday evening . Major lidwnrds continues liis canvass . llMi'i'H ( North . )—Mr . Beach , of Oaklcy-ball , a Conservative , a cordial supporter of the agricultural interest , < m uncompromising Protestant , sup porter of any Government in maintaining- tlic honour of the llriti ^ I ' flag , opposed to tho late discreditable coalition of partict to displace the present Government , " is a candidate ft > i the suffrages of tho electors .

  • Citation
    • Leader (1850-1860), March 21, 1857, page 4, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_21031857/page/4/