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522 THE LEADER. f Ho. 474, April 23, 185...
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ELECTION INTELLIGENCE.
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rotten borough of Carlisle , and bring in his nephew Mr . Lawson , by Ids interest , and added , Mr . Lawson Is as independent of me as I am of Lord Lonsdale . _ And when we talk of independence , I will say more about it when Mr . Hodgson can make the same assertion . I am a constitutional reformer . I think that change is indispensable . I have advocated it in Parliament , I have advocated it here before you sent me to Parliament , and the opinions I expressed when you last returned me are the opinions whichj as your Representative , I declared in Parliament—and from these opinions I do not flinch . I think that a decided extension of the suffrage is indispensable , embracing a very considerable proportion of the working classes .
U pon the question of the ballot you are entitled to liear my opinion . I cannot say that I am a convert to it ; I cannot promise , my opinion being unchanged , to support it . But I did declare in my place in Parliament what I believe to be the trutli , that the desire for it is increasing . That was denied in his place by my colleague . You now have the opportunity of marking well what is your sense upon that point . I cannot support it ; but I believe my nephew , -without pinning Ms faith to my sleeve , is prepared to support the ballot . Upon this matter of the ballot , I say this ,: that a large extension of the suffrage is the surest protection , in my opinion , both agamst intimidation and against bribery .
Now , there is another point . It is the boast of liprd Derby , I understand—h [ don't know it for a fact—that he has subscribed 20 , 000 / . towards the expenses of this election . . Other members of the aristocracy have , subscribed large sums . The Carlton Club money is abundant . This election is to be carried—not here , God forbid I should say so !— -but the election in the small boroughs of England is to "be carried by money . Now , I advise the non-electors . to be on the look-out . Look , out for gentlemen in green spectacles and dark wigs . After the nomination , if there are any suspicious persons of that
kind , let the non-electors watch them , follow them , £ nd , them out , see their transactions , and if there be law in England , or in Parliament , we will bring the transgressors to account . I < ater in the evening Sir James aadfessed the electors at the Assembly Rooms , and again touched upon the question of the ballot . He said , everything like intimidation , everything like bribery , is unworthy of the honest friends of liberty , and is the very use of these means which leads to the desire for ^ secret voting . One of the many reasons for which I am desirous that the working classes should be admitted to the franchise is that
by their overwhelming numbers they may set intimidation at defiance . I believe that to be the first effect . I have the firmest impression that at this election—I do not speak of Carlisle especiallymoney will be profusely spent to an extent that lias not been known for a long time . Principle will not carry this election—it will be attempted to do it by money . This is an election of peculiar importance . Since the great election of 1832 , on the Reform Bill , I remember nothing like it . At that time we had confidence in the middleclasses , and I was then desirous to transfer power from the aristocracy to the middle-classes . The middle < classes are now in exclusive possession of
that power . Time has rolled on . I thought that for the rest of my life it might have rested there , but , seeing the growing intelligence , the great thrift , and the independent means of living among the artisans and working classes—I don ' t think I could advocate anything approaching universal suffrage—a large step of that kind made at once would , I think , be dangerous : but the admission of a considerable portion of the working class — those who have a continuous residence in the city where they live , and who take part in tho local burdens and continuous payment of their rates . Working men * ns they continue to be independent will continue to occupy and continue to pay their share of taxation
the spirit and style of Cromwell . " He would have an imposing Channel fleet , befitting our vast re ^ sources and hardTw 6 n fame ; and also advocates the formation of rifle volunteer corps , as a cheap defence , morally and physically beneficial to the people . He is desirous of seeing strict economy introduced into all our public departments , and would seek , in every way , to encourage and foster trade and commerce . [ We have received intelligence since writing the above that Mr . Richards has retired , in order that he may not embarass a fellow Liberal . ]
Mi \ Wingfield Baker . —A meeting of the supporters of Mr . "Wingfield Baker , candidate for South Essex , was held at the Royal Oak , Barking-road , this week . In consequence of the numbers present the meeting was adjourned to the open air . Mr . Baker , after making some observations on the fact that his colleague , Mr . Bramston , after , at the close of the last election , expressing his thanks for the support he had received from the Liberal party , now opposed their interests in conjunction with another candidate , proceeded to say that there was one point to which he must draw the attention of the electors , and that was with regard to the charge that , had been made about Mr . Ferry Watlington . He held in his hand two handbills , issued by his opponents , in which he was made to say , "I publicly disclaim participation in the charge of Tractarianism . " Now ,
he never said any thing of the sort . What he did say was this—Such of the charges as he denies on the word of a gentleman , we , as gentlemen , are bound to accept his denial of . But that lie abstained from , expressing any satisfaction or dissatisfaction as to his answers . That the electors were justified in making the strictest inquiry ^ and obtaining the clearest answer ; and it was a question entirely for them whether they considered those questions to have been fairly answered . The following resolution was carried unanimously : — '' That Mr . Baker , bur old and tried friend , and present Liberal member , is well deserving of our warmest thanks for his past services in the cause of civil and religious liberty , and is now the most fit and proper person to represent the Liberal interest of South Essex in the ensuing Parliament , and this- meeting pledges itself to use its best exertions to secure his
reelection by plumping . Messrs . Buchanan and Dai , glisii . — On Thursday night , at a crowded meeting in the City Hall , at Glasgow , Mr . Buchanan said ;—That , although he ¦ w as still in favour of the ballot , and would vote for it , he did not think it was absolutely necessary . He would not , however , oppose any Reform Bill because it did not include it . He would give a general adherence to Lord JV Russell ' s scheme . lip declared himself in favour of still preserving a few close boroughs , ns he believed they were a means of educating people for statesmen who could not by any other way obtain seats . On the question of affairs on the Continent , Mr . Buchanan advocated a strict neutrality on the part of Great Britain . —Mr . Dalglish said he was in favour of Lord J . Russell ' s bill for Reform , and also advocated the doctrine of
nonintervention . Mr . W . Williams . — -This gentleman had declined to again undertake parliamentary duty , from failing health , his medical adviser having told him that it would kill him . He appears to have got rapidly stronger , and now announces that his doctor thinks , with care , he may bo able to support the weight oi state affairs . Having , therefore , been again put in nomination for Lambeth , he hastened to address the electors . He alluded to a letter which had appeared in the Mornimj Advertiser , and proceeded to say that he had been accused of selling the borough , and that tho sum of two thousand pounds had boon received . Now ho could inform them that , he wus ,
happily , so circumstanced ns to have quite ns much money ns ho wanted , and ho could assure thorn the merchant was not alive who could purchase his independence . But was the independent borough o < Lambeth to be purchased for two thousand or two hundred thousand pounds ? In answer to questions , Mr . Williams declined to vote for the opening of the Crystal Palace and other public places on Sundays , tho half-holiday movement being 1 , in his opinion , the best thing to moot that case , lie was also opposed to Sunday trading , and had himself brought in a 15111 for jits abolition . He was willing to voto against tho income-tax under a hundred a year , and would also use his best endeavours to have a clearer distinction between the income wrung from labour and that which was derived from property . Mr . Wllliahis reiterated his denial of any provious arrangement with Mi < . Doulton .
and so occupying and so paying ,,-1 am satisfied that the time has arrived when they can safely be trusted to shnro the representation . Shortly , these are my opinions $ they are very fixed opinions , and I havo honestly expressed them . I have now reached a period of life when ambition is fully satisfled—I have nothing to desire . I am not seeking for power or-place . I am quite satisfied with my position in the Houbo of Commons as tho independent representative of an Independent constituency , speaking tho voiounndsontimentfl of men of honesty ,
respectability , and vlrtuo , such as lam now addressing ; and if I can give effect to their opinions before tho grave closes on me , I am more than content with tho part I hnvo borne . Mit . A . B . JtaoHARDB . —This gontlenian , a woll-Icnown- contributor to tho London press , has addressed tho electors of Knarosbbrough . Ho stylos Idmeelf an independent Liberal , and is an advocate Sor a largo extension of the franchise , triennial or quadrennial parliaments , vote by ballot , abolition of church-rates , and , an entire change in tho present system of . secret diplomacy . ' We goes for nonintorventlon in the atmirs of other states , " save in
522 The Leader. F Ho. 474, April 23, 185...
522 THE LEADER . f Ho . 474 , April 23 , 185 a
An Egyptian , Diplomatist Is Expected In...
An Egyptian , diplomatist is expected in Paris from the Pacha ot Egypt ; it is thought that , his coming is connootcd with tho difficulties which M . do Lossops finds in the way of his Isthmus sehomo . M . Proudhon is about to publish ( in Belgium ) a pamphlet on tho state of affairs in Europe
Election Intelligence.
ELECTION INTELLIGENCE .
The Metropolis. Lit The City Of London T...
THE METROPOLIS . lit the City of London the return of Lord Stanley is considered certain by the Conservative party , who have organised an active canvass to place him at the head of the poll ; Mr . Baring has , resigned . The Liberals are sensibly alive to the danger of losing one of their seats , and are making great efforts . La the case of Lord Stanley being rejected at . London he will , of course , come in again at King ' s Lynn . — - In Finsbury the three candidates have been addressing meetings of their supporters . Sir Samuel Peto has been mobbed by a knot of blackguards on two or three occasions , when he has attempted to address the electors , which proceeding will probably greatly assist his cause with the respectable inhabitants of the borough . Mr . Cox has taken the opportunity of disclaiming any connexion with these disturbers of
the peace . Mr . Duncombe ( whose seat is considered quite safe ) has spoken in very indignant terms of this disgraceful conduct . He remarked that nothing of the sort occurred in former times . when he contested the borough , and he cannot understand the reason of it at the present election . —In SouTirw ARK Admiral Napier will be closely run by Mr . Pellatt , who announces himself as a Liberal of the most " advanced views , " and prepared to go a great way farther than Sir Charles . —Lamiuctu , this week , has been astonished ' by the appearance of Mr . Williams , after his announced determination to have no more to do with Parliament . Mr . Roupell is quite certain of his return , and Mr . Doulton has declared that he will contest the other seat to the utmost with Mr .
Williams . COUNTIES . Derbyshire ( South ) . —Mr . Colvile , being prevented by illness from seeking re-election , Mr ; A . H . Vernon , of Sudbury-hall , has addressed the electors as a candidate . Mr . Evans solicits reelection Upon Liberal principles ; Gloucestershire ( West ) . —A requisition is in course of signature to Mr- Charles Berkeley , requesting him to offer himself in opposition to Mr . Eolt , Q . G . The Conservatives have brought forward Sir G . Jenkinson for the second seatv Huntingdonshire . — Lord Montagu and Mr . Fellowes are prosecuting their canvass with energy , and Mr . Ileatiicote , the Liberal candidate , is equally active . . . .
Northdmbeulanu CNo « Tu ) . —Lord Ossultoii has ssucd an address , retiring from this division . _ bir Matthew AVhitc Ridley offers himself , in the Conservative interest . ¦ ¦ .. , Somerset ( West ) . —A number of the electors have requested Mr . W , Gore Langton to allow himself to be put in nomination . NouTiiAMi'To . vsniRE ( NoHTii ) . -Lord Burgh cy has joined Mr . Hunt in canvassing . Mr . Vcinoii has , it is said , a fair prospect of success . , STAFFORDSruKi * ( NonTii ) .-Mr . Adder ley is a candidate for re-election , and Lord Ingestre offfcra himself as a successor to Mr . S . Child , who retires . Both candidates are Conservatives . CITIES , Lincoiv rCiTvV—Major Sibthorp , Mr . Ilcneage , and Mr . lilme / have ma < le a vigorous canvass . Mr . Palmer is an . advanced Liberal . Tliqlltaff . Ncmwjeu .-Sir S . Bignold and Mr . C . M L shng ton ( Conservatives ) , andLord Bury awl Mr . b . 'hnoiuer ( Liberals ) , have commenced an active cm w . ^ SAUsnuuY .-General Buckluy is c oiisulorcd sato ^ but there is likely to be a very close n btuocn Mr . Marsh and Mr . Chapman , who docluros hinweu a supporter of Lord Derby . . , vinido piTKHnoKOUoH .-Mr . T . Hankey urn Mi .. WHdo announces a favourable canvass . X l L . Wd t cii ' tives boast of tho success wlnoh'has a dtd tuui canvass for Mr . Wingfield , ami the lWhoul s oxpeep to carry Mr . G . II . Whnlley . BOROUGHS . Aiunodon . — A close mm i « ^ " ^^ r' ^ I /^^ S Mr . J . T . Norris ( Liberal ) , the present ineinbu , mm Mr . Godfroy IIudaon . Conservative llni , i of Bicvunusv .-Mr . Digby Boyinour , the eco » or o Newcastle , is a candidate for this borou « h . m » Liberal interest ; tho throe other cnmlxlutos aio nu Conservatives . ,. 4 illl rnnvo > Bi . AOK » URN .-Mr . rilklngton , one o ^ ^ . ° eantatlvos in tho last Parllumuii , H » ™^ ' , ! , £ „ ., brief canvass . Mr . Hornby , the otlu . n c and Mr . P . Murrough , formerly M . l . i . »•» 1 j are the only candidatoai now in tho o . Vauglmn , a brother-in-low ol M •»• U . » ]} Hornby ( Consorvativo ) , and Mr . Muiipu b" < are actively canvassing , ,-,,, « unt mom"Si ^ j ^^ rSsrsis ^^!^ " "
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Leader (1850-1860), April 23, 1859, page 10, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/cld_23041859/page/10/
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