Sir Robert Peel has been the hero of an unusual
scene at Tamworth. The seat vacated by the accession of Lord Rayn- ham to a Marquisate is contested by Mr. John Peel, of Middle- ton, " who will vote for Lord Palmerston," and the Hon. H. F. Cowper, who is Lord Palmerston's stepson. The latter is supported by Sir Robert Peel, who himself spoke in his favour at a public meeting on Wednesday, amidst inces- sant interruptions. The feeling in Tamworth seems to be that Sir Robert tyrannizes over the borough, and lie certainly addressed all interlocutors very much as if he felt that they were bound to listen in silent respect, telling electors to hold their tongues, and assuring them that whatever people might think they were not all bad-tempered fellows. Constant questioning, however, at last elicited from Sir Robert a denial, " upon his honour," that he had ever coerced an elector, which seems to have been received as satisfactory, and he was permitted, though amidst tremendous uproar, to finish his speech with a pledge that he should vote for Mr. Cowper. It seems to be understood that MT. Peel will run his opponent hard, many staunch supporters of Lord Palmerston thinking that Drayton Manor ought not to claim both the seats.
