24 JUNE 1865, Page 3

The " Protestant Electoral Union of Scotland" is meddling in

the elections after a very impertinent manner. It has addressed to Scotch members—Lord Elcho amongst others—queries meant to threaten members that they must vote against the. Maynooth grant, and oppodo all payments to Roman Catholic priests, if they would save their seats. Lord Elcho addressed a sharp reprimand to this silly association, denying its right to interfere in any way between constituencies and members, and refusing to answer its questions. Mr. J. H. Skinner and Mr. Cassells, who sign these precious interrogatories, should be held up to public ridicule.