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Meetings. Mr. Horsfall And Mr. Charles T...
fidence ia Messrs . Kershaw and SmitHi . Avere passed , unanimously . Mr . James Hahxat addressed the men of Dumfries on Friday week . He denied that h c was a follower of Mr . Disraeli , or a Tory of the old sdiool , or ajprotege of Lord Stanley , though " an admirer of that young nobleman , " and a supporter of those measures of a sanitary and social character with which his Lordship has identified himself . He disapproved of tne bombardment of Canton , and did not attach , any value to the proposals for extending the suffrage as a means of elevating the people , which is to he effected rather by spiritual means . —There is some talk of a third candidate—Mr . James Caikd , ofBaldoon , the well-known agriculturist—coming forward .
Mr . Kich and Mr . Wyvilx . met their constituents of the borough of Richmond ( Yorkshire ) on Friday night . Mr . Rich , after explaining the principles which had influenced him in his Parliamentary career , referred to his neutrality on the Chinese question . He thought that Sir John Bowring had not only exceeded his instructions , tut had positivel y acted against them . He had withheld hia rote because an injustice bad been committed by our Plenipotentiary , but he did rot vote against the Cabinet because that wrong was not of their doing . To no Minister would he give a passive adhesion , although lord Palmej-ston would receive his general support . The hon . gentleman said he was favourable to an
extension , of the county franchise , and to the discontinuance of church-rates , but he vras opposed to the billot . — -Mr . "Wyvill cordially approved the measures ¦ whi ch Ministers had taken with regard to the Chinese question , his opinion being' that Sir John Bowring had mo other course open to him , and Lord Palmerstoa no alternative but to support our representative in China . He himself was in favour of au extensiou of the franchise , but he would make it go hamd-in-hand with the education of the people . To free trade he had always given his decided adhesion , and he was prepared to carry Out the principles of free trade to tBeir fullest extent . — The meeting was adjourned witliout any resolution having been agreed to .
The Tower HAaiLETSelectors wene addressed on Tuesday evening by Mr . Aybton , the new candidate , who pronounced in favour of an extended franchise , vote by ballot , short Parliaments , and the abolition of all religious establishments , as . relics of ages long past , when men " were so ignorant that they all believed alike in religion , or , iff they dissented , were burnt to death . He thoug-ht one-tenth of the proposed 70 , 0007 . would be more than enough for the Princess Royal . A vote of confidence -was carried unanimously . Mr . Butljik , the " resident candidate" for the Tower Hamlets , and Sir William Clay ( Liberals ) , met the electors on "Wednesday , and expounded their opinions in
full . A requisition , numerously signed by the electors of the Tower Hamlets , was presented to Mr . J . G . Holyoake , publisher , of Fleet-street , to offer himself as a candidate ; but , as the presentation was subsequent to the address of Mr . Ayrton , Mr . Holyoake deemed it his duty to refrain from dividing the extreme Liberal party in the borough . Mr . Holyoake : addressed a meeting atthe White Raven , Ravcn-strcet , Whitechapel , on Thursday evening , in the course of which he acknowledged the ability with which Sir William Clay dealt with the church-rate question , but remarked that he had failed to make a convert of Lord John ltussell . "With regard to Mr . Butler , he aaid that gentleman was , no doubt , tho resident candidate , but he should leave the borough more frequently to attend to his parliamentary duties . He advocated the election of earnest Reformers , who
should insist upon national gufflrug ; e as the best measure of state education , and as a measure which would render national education inevitable—upon civil and religious freedom , which should include all who had u conscience , — and upon tho establishment of homo colonies on wnsto lands , so as to save poor-rates and train useful emigrants . It was the choice of members ¦ without responsibility which led to administrative incapacity . They should choose mou who had zeal as well as honour , who were earnest as well as able , who would vtovk aa woll as vote , who would , lead as well as represent , - who would not only preserve the character of tho constituency , but make their priuciplca a power as well ob a name in the nation . — A resolution was passed regretting the unselfish decision , of Mr . Holyoako , and expressing a hope that ho would allow himself to bo put in nomination on a future occasion .
Messrs- V ilubrs and Thornoily addressed a public meeting of their constituents ia tho Corn-Exchange , WoLVEiuiAiurrois , on Monday evening . Mr Henry Walker , chairman of the committee , presided They were supported by all tho influential membcra of the Liberal party in Wolvorh amntom , and tho lurgo hall was thronged with electors . Additional interest attached to tho meeting from tho circums tanco that Mr Kjstti k who had been a candidate , resigned that afternoon , and left the borough in tho poaaeuloa of tho eitUus members who haya retained it during twenty-three yoSrs . After the debwery of address , a resolution , expiring the utmost confidence was passed by acclamation ' A mating at Emnbuugh , of the ori » l Liberal Committee , held on . Monday , presided over by tUo Lord
Provost , discussed at some length tlie respective merits of LordPalmerston and Lord John Russell . Resolutions were carried , affirming that the committee would support no candidate who would not support Lord Palnierston , and expressing confidence in Mr . Black . The electors of tlie Kilmarnocic Burghs were addressed on Monday by Mr . Bouvebie , who defended our proceedings at Canton , and indicated a general agreement with Liberal principles . " On Monday evening , " says the Times , " Gbeat Yarmouth was the scene of a demonstration in favour of the Liberal and Ministerial candidates , Mr . Tousens M'Cullagh and Mr . E . W . Watkin . A public meetins , convened by handbill , was announced to be held in
the Corn Exchang * at eight o ' clock , and , as that building became inconveniently crowded at the hour named , it was intimated from the platform that the candidates would speak from "the balcony in front of the Star Hotel , the Liberal head-quarters . In a few minutes , a crowd of from 4000 to 5000 persons had assembled , and , although the night -was excessively cold , the speeches delivered wore received with interest and enthusiasm throughout the proceedings . Blue lights were occasionally burnt from the balcony , and the sudden glimpses thus afforded of the eager and upturned faces below were singularly picturesque . " The addresses of the candidates do not demand special notice . The meeting pledged itself to support both gentlemen at the poll . ,
The friends of Mr . Chambers and General Codbixgton held a meeting at the Mitre Tavern , Greenwich , on Monday evening . Mr . James Laing was in the chair . The proceedings of the meeting -were characterized by great unanimity , arid resolutions were agreed to expressing confidence in General Codrington and Mr . M . Chambers , and constituting a committee to ensure their return . On Tuesday evening , the General and Mr . Chambers addressed a meeting of electors held at the Five Bells , Hatcham . Their addresses were very favourably received , and a resolution was adopted pledging the meeting to use every exertion to secure their return . On the same evening , Mr . Townsend , an undertaker , whom numerous placards announce as the " resident " candidate , and who appears to stand upon the local interest , addressed a numerous meeting in . the Lecturehall , Greenwich . All the candidates are sanguine of
success . ¦ A public meeting of tlie electors of South Hants , residing in Portsmouth , took place at St . George ' s Hall on . Tuesday evening , to hear Sir Jervoise Ci-arke Jervoisis explain , his views ; Mr . Alderman George Sheppard in the chair . Sir J . C . Jervoise having addressed the meeting , it was moved by Air . B . W . Carter , seconded by Mr . W . J . Cooper , coroner , and carried unanimously— - " That this meeting , having heard the opinions of Sir Jervoise Clarke Jervoise , is of opinion that he is a fit and proper person to represent the Liberal electors of the southern division of this county in Parliament "
The potentate , of Druvy Lane Theatre , Mr . E . T . Smith , having retired from Eridport , Las put up for Uedfokd , the electors of which town he addressed on Monday night on Liberal principles , and was rewarded by a vote of confidence , though not without opposition . His assertion that he was certain to bo returned at Briilport , but that be had given up his chance for the sake of the people of Bedford , was received with crie 3 of " Gammon , Smith !" The electors of Middlesex had a meeting on Tuesday evening , when Lord Robert Giiosvknou defended his voting with Mr . Cbbden on the recent occasion , and expounded his already -well-known religious opinions .
Mr . Haitbury , the other candidate , followed , defending Lord Piilmeraton , and indicating for himself a Liberal programme , including the ballot , and Mr . Locke King ' s bill for oxtendiiig the county franchise . AYoice : " What about the 70 , 000 / . which is to be voted to tlie IVineess Royal on her marriage ? Answer that , Lord Hubert . " Lord Robert Grosvenor said ho had heard nothing about it . All he could say was , that , if such a proposition was brought before the ilouso of Commons , lie must ascertain tho reason for proposing it before he co-uld give any answer . ( Cheers and hutyhtar . ) A resolution expressing confidence in both candidates was unanimously carried . —Tho two candidates also met thoir supporters on Thursday .
Mr . J . C . Coubolw and Mr . IIbnuy J . Skivwyn , the Conservative candidates for Ipswich , addressed tho electors on Wednesday evening . Threa cheers were givon for both gentlomen . Sir CiiAuma AVood appoared on Wednesday before the electors of . Hai-ifax . Ho explained and vindicated the policy of Government with reference to Cliiiin , the nations of tho Continent , and home affairs . With respect to Mr- Locke King's motion , ho snid ;— " Tho Government had thought it necessary to oppose this measure , not becau . se they thought an extension of the county suffrage undoairablo , or that they had any objection to the 10 / . franchise in counties . Tho greatest proof of that wna that in tho bill introduced in 18 CJJ waa contained a provision for Gxtemling , with certain qualification * , the lOi . fnvnehiao to counties , lie would tall them why tho Government objected to' Mr , Lock a iKiug ' a uaaoBiura . T . lu $ y dkl not think that every
extension of the franchise was desirable . The old freemo were retained by the aid of the Tories , against the wish of the . whole Liberal party ; and the Clumdos clausTin the llefoim Bill , which was also the work of the TW party , placed the representation of the counties in tlf hands of the landlords . Let them look at the effect *• introducing the 10 Z . franchise into counties without » n ~ restriction . Why , they could by that franchise establi h tens and hundreds of votes which would be used iust ™ the landlords might direct , ( llear , hear . ) Take tlT 10 / . householders of Doiicasteiy for example . Two-third ^ of them , he would assume , are of Liberal opinions an / 3 one-third are Conservatives . Suppose a Tory landlord were to make cow-house votes ; he could place a stable
in one field , a cow-house ia another , a pigstv in another , and so on round his' estate . One field he could apportion to his butler , a second to his footman a third to his gardener , and so on through all his servants and labourers , and swamp the independent electors of the whole neighbourhood . { Loud ajvluuse . ') De-irous as they were to extend the franchise , Government could not consent to a measure like this without some protection against this system of manufacturing votes and converting counties into close boroughs in the bands of the landlords . " ( Applause . ) Sir Charles acknowledged that measures might be taken against this ; but he mentioned it to show that the Government was only opposed to an impolitic extension of the suffrage .
Mr . J . E . Dbnison and Lord Robert Clinton the candidates for ISTokxh Kotxlxghamshihe , have ' addressed the electors of that division . It is thought that Lord 1-1 . Bentinck will , after all , be nominated by some of his more enthusiastic s-upporters . A numerous and influential meeting of the electors of the Gr . avesend district of West Kjest was held in the Assembly lloom of the Literary Institution , on Thursday night . Messrs . Wykeham Maktin and Jamjss Whatman , the Liberal candidates , addressed the meeting at considerable length in explanation of their political principles and of the grounds upon which they had respectively supported the policy of Lord Palmerston in
the Chinese question . Both gentlemen pledged themselves to a continued support of the general policy of Lord Palmerston's Administration so long as . it sustained , the national honour , and acted in support of the Liberal principles , particnlarly the extension of the franchise . — The meeting cheered the speeches of the candidates , and unanimously adopted a resolution to the effect that it would use every exertion to promote their joint return . The adjourned meeting , of Messrs . Milner Gibson and Bright ' s supporters at Masichestjck , took place on Wednesday evening , at the Free Trade Hall . It is calculated that at least seven thousand persons -were present ; and a painful interest was excited by the
announcement made by the chairman ( Mr . George"Wilson ) that 'Mr . Cobden , who Avas expected to address the meeting , was utterly exhausted by his efforts during the previous seven or eight days , iiud that he was then in jMancliestcr , suffering from intense affliction of the brain , in consequence , as his friends believed , of his exertions in behalf of the people , Mr . Gibson then addressed the meeting , and a vote of confidence in him and . Mr . Bright was carried all but ' unanimously , and with great applause . The proceedings . terminated with three cheer 3 for tho Queen , and three for Gihjson and Bright . In the meanwhile , an open-air meeting outside the hall had passed another vote of confidence in the . candidates .
Ihe contest in South Noutiiamptonshiuk is increasing in intensity . On Wednesday , Lord Alxhokt personally canvassed his constituents in Syreshain and BracUley . At the latter place , he addressed a meeting at great length . Al ' tur a general review of the state of parties , and an ample exposition of bU own Liberal principles , his Lordship concluded by saying that he was an advocate of civil anil religious liberty . He thought that every one should have perfect freedom iu his religious views ; and lie did not think the State should tax a man heavily , or at all , fur the support of views which lie did not hold . If they did him the honour to return him to Parliament , lie Ayould go unpledged to anything .
A Liberal candidate for South Esskx—Mr . E . Bak-Ek WiNOri < TicLi>—has come forward in opposition to tho two Conservative candidates and late members , Mr . T . W . Buamston a 3 id Sir W . Lowykii Smijtii . He met tho Liberal electors on Wednesday night , when a vote of confidence in him wns passed , though not without some opposition , owing to his saying that he Wfl 3 opposed to tho ballot and to tho abolition of churchrates . A crowded meeting of the electors of Wokcksteh was held at tho Guildhall on Wednesday night , to hear
am exposition of principles from Mr . Alderman bn > NKV . That gentleman addressed the meeting at great length . lie auid ho -would not be roturned i » h tho tool of any party in the Ilouso of Commons . A great number of the constituencies returned member * to Parliament solely that the 3 ' might vote us party leade n * dictutod to them , and not ua thu people required-of them . If they returned members merely to support any of tho lwiding interests , iu Parliament , they wore encouraging them to voto iu support of faction ; and ho ajquv-saed an opinion that tho legislation of tins lu .-it ten years wus a disgrace to tho British stututo-book . lio himself hud been a
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Leader (1850-1860), March 28, 1857, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_28031857/page/6/
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