The Liberal party in London has lost one of its
best as well as most able and active members, by the sudden death of Mr. John Travers. The event, and some of its circumstances, are thus announced in the Morning Chronicle-
" We regret to announce the decease of the above excellent gentleman and true Reformer, which took place yesterday, at half-past twelve o'clock, of con- gestion of the brain. Mr. Travers was at the head of the eminent firm of Joseph Travers and Sons, St. Swithin's Lane. He was only fifty-seven years of age. He will be deeply and most deservedly lamented by a numerous circle of friends. It was intended to have held a meeting at the Bay-tree Tavern, St. Swithin's Lane, last evening, on the subject of Free Trade ; and also for the purpose of considering the beat means of obtaining an efficient registration of Liberal voters, in the event of an election during the next year. Mr. Travers was to have presided ; but, in consequence of this melancholy event, the meet- ing was postponed until a future day."
A church-rate contest in the parish of Hackney terminated yesterday, with a majority of 97 against the rate ; the numbers being—for the rate, 275 ; against it, 372.
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