ELECTION TALK.

BARNSTAPLE.—The electors, in number 200, have addressed a requi- sition to Mr. Chichester, one of the present members, to come fir- ward; he has complied. Mr. Hodgson, the Tory member, has not been solicited. A requisition has also been presented to Mr. North- more, a zealous Reformer of the Cartwright school. A Major Fancraft is canvassing.

Biern.—A curious contest has commenced at Bath. A Lord of the Bedchamber, Lord James O'Bryen, has entered the field against the two Reform or Government candidates, General Palmer, the old mem- ber. , and Mr. Hobhouse, the Secretary at War's brother.

"BEDFORDSHIRE.—At the Quarter Sessions which commenced at Bed- ford on Tuesday last week, Mr. Stuart declared that he intended to offer himself for Bedfordshire, and he began to canvass amongst his .friends. That gentleman's politics it is well known, are Tory. Since

then it has been stated, that Mr. politics, of Stockwood, near Luton, has announced that he also will stand, should Sir Peter Payne resign. Mr. Crawley is a stanch Reformer.

BLACKIMTRN.—Of the three candidates, Mr. Hindle is a Tory ATMs-

trate, who is said to have thrown his hat in the air when he heard of the return of the Duke .of Wellington to power; he is patronized by the eowervative party. Mr. Fielclen, the second candidate, is a man ,of considerable local influence ; he declares himself a vigorousReformer in state affairs, though he appears rather backward in denouncing the abuses of the Church, with which he is pretty intimately connected by family ties. Dr. Bovvring is vehemently attacked by Cobbett and his party; who, as js always the case' carry on a more deadly war against men with whom they differ on a few points, than against those with whom they differ on many. There is no hatred like that of brethren. Two-thirds of the voters of Blackburn are said to be pledged to Bow- :ring and Fielden.

BODMIN.—A canvass on behalf of D. Gilbert, Esq., one of the sitting members, will commence in a few days. • ER/DGEWATER.—Mr. W. Tayleur, a Reformer, is a new candidate. BRIGHTON.—There are no fewer than five candidates for the repre- sentation of Brighton. There were six the other day, but Sir Adolphus Dalrymple has retired. It was a tremendous leap frOm Haddington on the Forth to Brighton on the shores of Sussex; but, we suppose, Sir Adolphus was willing to sit down wherever he could find a seat. He had better try Londonderry next. Of the four that remain, Captain Pechell Will Vete for the tepeal of the assessed taxes ; or rather, in bis

own more qualified phraseology, he is favtitirtible to the repeal of them • though it was only after he began his CanPaSS among the Brigh- ton electors that he found out that they bore heavily on the community. Captain Peehell is a friend to gentle remedies—a parmacitty Reformer. The next is -Mr. Crawfurd, who is introduced to the electors by Sir Adolphus John, and panegyrized by the Gazette as a Tory. For a Tory, he certainly promises fair; we should almost take him for a Liberal in disguise. He says- " I profess myself to be of that number who have held, through life, but one opinion on the grail measnre of Parliamentary Reform. now so happily, and. I trust, finally set. at rest. I have ever considered the attainment of that object to be the only means through which profuse expenditure of the state could be controlled—the great institu- tions of our country improved—and its Government secured on principles congenial to that altered condition or public feeling which will ever accompany, through all societies of men, the growth and diMtsion of wealth and intelligence."

The next is Mr. H. Webster ; who speaks pretty nearly in the same - terms as .Mr. Crawfurd. Mr. Wigney comes third ; and from him we have something more definite-

" I am." says Mr. Wigney, " an advccate for the repeal of all laws which impede the acquisition of knowledge. I will vote for a revision of the Corn-laws; and I will pro- mote free trade in all its branches, having reciprocity for its basis ; being °wised te all monopolies—monopolies having for their object the gain of the few. to the prejudice of the many. I will strenuously insist on the Abolition of Negro Slavery. from the conch. t ion t hat no man can justly hold his fellow-mau in bondage. I will unceasingly seek to reduce the .public expenditure within the narrowest limits consistent Ivitit the general welfare. I will never consent to the squandering of the public money on un- deserving sinecurists, placemen, and pensioners. I am most anxious that those parts of the assessed and other taxes which particularly press on the industrious classes, should be removed. In short, I will support every measure that has for its object the improvement or any department of the State. civil or religious. Goad Gorernment is required for the happiness of the people ; and a Xi:pr./fled Parliament should nut jail to proride the best, at tlw smallest possible cost."

Lastly, conies Mr. Faithful ; N'ho makes no professions, and gives no pledges, " because his political sentiments are too well known to render any necessary."

BVCKINGHAMSHIRE.—It has been very generally and erroneously, but of course not designedly circulated throughout the county, that Mr. John Smith did not intend to offer himself at-the approaching general election for Buckinghamshire. A correspondent in Saturday's Bucks Gazette (dating his communication Chesham, July 4), says— have this morning seen a letter from Mr. John. Smith to a freeholder residing in, the town, in which he states, he wishes it to be publicly made known that it is his in- tention again to come forward ; and being conscious of not haying Ibrfeitcd any of tho pledges which he gave at the last election. he fears not to meet his constituents, and never had the least idea of retiring."

The loss of John Smith would not be easily replaced. .

DERBYSHIRE, NORTH.—Mr. T. Gisborne and Sir G. Sitwell are in the field. Lord Cavendish and, the Attorney-General have been in- vited by the freeholders.

DERBYSHIRE, SOUTH.—Sir Roger Greisley has come forward on Conservative principles.

DERBY Toww.—The two members and Sir Charles Colville, all Reformers, come forward.

DEVONSHIRE, SOUTH.—The Tories solicited Mr. Montagu Parker, but he declines. Mr. Yarde Buller is ready to serve, but the Tories decline him.

DovEn.—On Tuesday night, the Right Honourable Poulett Thom- son arrived at Dover, for the purpose. of meeting his constituents. He was received with the most enthusiastic cheering, and was drawn in his carriage through all parts of the town by the populace, headed by many gentlemen on horseback, with several carriages and four, and an im- mense crowd of persons on foot. He addressed them in a very long mid able speech upon the principal. political events of the last eighteen months.—Kentish Chronicle.

EXETER (From a Correspondent).—Mr. Divett, one of the Re- form candidates, has made what is generally considered a very success- ful canvass here. This gentleman "tried his hand at it" at the last election, but was voted out—by Mr. Buller on the Liberal side, and Mr. Buck on the Church and Chamber interest. Mr. Buck having sent in his resignation, and Mr. Follett (a barrister) of Tory alias "in- dependent "principles, being "brought out" by the former supporters of Mr. Buck, Mr. DiVett, with some show of probability, calculates that, instead of being again "voted out," the out-voters and tea-pounders will carry him safely in. .Mr. Buller. having given gem end satisfaction to his constituents., during the short time he has represented this city, his cause is considered, on all sides, to be invulnerable ; but, strong as • be is, he will do well to guard himself against the Tories, who may find a vulnerable part, and trip up his heels. The active agents of Mr. Follett represent the election of that gentlenian as beyond a doubt; and some go so far as to say that Mr. Buller's foundation is a sandy one. The Liberal party, however, must be watchful, as their opponent are on the alert in all quarters ; and it is reported that a great change in opinion has taken place here. We believe it ; but not " such a change as they would bring us." Exeter is, unquestionably, one of those "ancient and loyal" places where a "great change" was required ; and within the last fourteen years it has undergone a thorough revolution— there remain only a few vestiges of the "olden times" to be rooted out, and it may then have a place among the rationales. Its antique gates have been all levelled, and with their demolition its antique pre- judices almost swept away."

GLOUCESTER CITY.—Captain Berkeley has again announced himself; and Mr. Phillpotts, the old member, is expected to start once more.

GLOUCESTER, Wesr.—Lord E. Somerset stands, on the request of friends. • The Tories of East Gloucester are about to call on Mr. R. Beach.

HALIFAX.—Mr. Stuart Wortley's canvass here has met with little or no success.

HAMPSHIRE.—Requisitions are said to be in the course of signature, calling upon Lord Porchester and W. Fleming, Esq., to come forward

as candidates for the two divisions of the county of Hants. It will be curious enough should this county, which has been among the most ac- tive in promoting Reform, evince its. sincerity by choosing two ene- mies of Reform for'itS members.-.--Globe.

HEREFORDSHIRE.—Mr. Burnaby, a Tory, has offered his services. HERTFORDSHIRE.—At the earnest entreaty of the freeholders of this county, the present members, Sir John Sebright and Mr. Nicholson

Calvert, linve consented to qiind once more, Ur. Ward, of Gi'own ; Park, has in consequence withdeawn 1ipinIensions. Lord Griniston

is talked of.

HonstiAm.—Mr. Blount, the Worthy ex-Secrentry of the British Catholic Association, ngain comes fornetrd. Iseys-

" are tcld that your 1.m;; Igh ! a ,k, who lia,; struggld,0 with nit Abated ardoer rend -r :di? who at-, ra,-• :•■ b • rolicdt.d in a: t1a• motec:ors your riglds, than the-i, who w,re no: to !rt. . It is tr,t intr.:I:ion to de:,1 in prof ee],d.•—b• r - I prafez•A;:tr,, 1,at I rill d', dotty trk,,e,A01,1-in :mr. Blount justly claims credit for the pa,--t- have. fortuna;cly, el;:int; on your co:if:dm:co 1,tyeird the more pmfession or future ,i'rviet' Jhay,. inhoumt ii the public ex:se to 1710 :I have s-it in ver the eeial measure of -Reform 11:;:i tin in a;;Itatien ; ne:'or

41uring, ti;;. 10 wiliA it give riSe have I in aliY instaaee quitted my pei:t frum Ur any other

This is no small preise : WO need not say that Mr. Blount always sat en the sight side.

HeNrin(inox.—The friends of Mr. Wells and Captain Duberly- lave been very succeseful in their canvass, and appear confident of be- ing able to return both these gentlemen. :Messrs. Pollock and Peel have both issued their addresses to the electors, in which they avow their intention of calling upon them soon.

LAMBETII.—A deputation from Lambeth has invited Lord Palmer- ston to stand for that district, and his Lordship has consented to be put

in nomination.

LANCASHIRE, NORTII.—LOrd Stanley retires. His son, the Irish Secretary, has offered himself for the North; his election is considered certain.

LANCASHIRE, SorTn.—Lord I'll-olyneux has come forward, in conse- quence of a resolution passed at a meeting at Manchester, calling on mm to stand. Ilis Lordship, who when a boy so ably pleaded his father's cause against Graining at Liverpool, speeks with much discre- tion and nineli modesty in his v ell-pen ned address.

InemE-REnte.—Tlitirsday, Mr. J. Melville, the Reform candidate, arrived at Summerhill lionse : Ids approach was announced by his various supporters, by the ringing of bells, firing of cannon, eke. Sevend splendid banners were exhibited in various parts of the town.— Sherburne Journal.

.111INCIIESTER.—The Conservatives are feeling the way for Lord F. L. Gower. Mr. S. J. Loyd, the banker, has addressed the electors; be is a Whig. Mr.. G. Wood's friends have canvassed the town.

NEW SnonEunm has three candidetes,—Mr. C. M. Burrell, one of the present members ; Sir Edward Sugden ; and Mr. Dent Goring.

Mr. Goring says-

" I therefore need not say, that. while his Majesty's present Ministers persevere in their efforts to extend all Om advantages of a good, honest, amt liberal government to tins country, they will have my concurrence and support."

What kind of government will Sir Edward Sugden support? NORTHALLERTON.—Capt. Ross, R. N., of Otherington Hall, comes forward here.

NORTHAMPTONSIIIRE.—Lord Brudenell comes forward for the North- ern division. Air. Cartwright has addressed the electors. Lord Al, awl) is safe for the South, and Lord Milton for the North divisions.

OLDHAM.—Mr. Williams and Mr. Creevey come forward as Liberal candidates. The Radicals threaten the place with Mr. Cobbett and Mr. Fielden, of Todmorton, in conjunction.

PLYBIOUTIL—Captain Elliott does not stand.

SHAFTESBURV.—Mr. Poulter, of the Inner Temple, is canvassing the borough of Shaftesbury, it is said, with every prospect of success.

Mr. Penrhyn has become unpopular, owing to a belief that he is still Lord Westminster's nominee. Colonel Fox was willing to have can-

-vassed the borough, and was highly approved by the electors; but he

Tefused to engage to defray such expenses as a committee of the electors might think it necessary to incur. For the edification of such gentle- men, it may be well to state, that the Bribery Bill will be pressed for- ward this session, and, they may rely on it, will be acted on during the net; which is more than any former Bribery Bill has been.

SnErrint.D.—Mr. Buckingham seems to be carrying every thing be- fore him. The Shiflitld .Mercury strongly advocates his cause; and he has the support of James Montgomery, a man whose name reflects ho- nour on Sheffield and on England.

SOMERSET, EAST.—001011C1 Gore Langton's return is quite safe. Mr. Dickinson, who was solicited to come ferward for the East, de- clines on account of his age. Mr. Brigstock, of Combhay House, a Reformer, is up. Mr. W. Allies is in the field,—a Tory and Anti- Reformer.

SOMERSET, WEs-r.—Four candidates arc in the field: Mr. A. San- ford, present member; Air. C. K. Tynte, Mr. F. Luttrell, and Mr. Escott, the last two Anti-Reformers. At Taunton the Tories have had no success in their canvass—nor, indeed, anywhere else.

STAFFORDSHIRE, SC/I:TH.—A severe contest is expected for this di- -vision. Three candidates have entered the field. Sir Oswald Alosley and Mr. Edward Buller come forward as friends to the Reform Bill and the Independent interest. Mr. Watts Russell, formerly M. P. for Gatton, has started on the Tory interest, and is strongly supported by the Clergy. Mr. Buller has bad a successful canvass, and his friends are confident of success. Sir Oswald Mosley is likewise strongly sup- ported. Mr. Watts Russell's party threaten the Independents with a purse of 30,0001.

STAMFORD.—The electors of this borough solicited Mr. Parkes, of Birmingham, to come forward, in the room of Mr. Tennyson, and in opposition to the nominee of the Marquis of Exeter. A meeting was held last week on the subject, at which a letter was read from Mr. Parkes, declining the honour, but announcing that a Reform candidate, Mr. Gregory, would come forward. That gentleman has done so; and a meeting of his supporters, including all the independent electors of the borough, was held on Saturday. In the course of Mr. Gregory's address, he adverted to his political creed, his advocacy of the repeal of the Septennial Act—the perpetuation Of scot and lot votes—financial retrenchment—the abolition of useless places and sinecures, and un- deserved pensions—the extinction of negro slavery—the necessity of a system of national education—the reform of corporate abuses—the xeriston of the Corn-laws and ecclesiastical system, and other important politienl questions. He stated Ids decided opinions in favour of the Ballot, as essential to the purity and freedom of elections, end vitally necessary for the protection of the burgesses of Stamford. Mr. Gregory'n Rpeecii, was interruptod with frequent expressions of satis- faction and loud cheers.

Mr. Parkes, who preseut, thanked the (lectors for the honour of the O'er of their representation to Limn on the retirement of Ten- ny:on. Ile stiid he entertained the opinion, that no one could honestly serve them who Ins not hidependent in circumstances ; and iiithough his studies and opinions were stron:yly poiitical, he inwt acquire pecu- niary independenee before he would Le tempted to eugaae it, the duties of a representative. The people wanted fine electilis hi lieu of the close, corporate, in-and-in choice—munnspo.i onicers respected, not despised and hated—a good old civil constabulary instead of a military force, to secure life and property—ad the civil end criminal jurisdic- tions if the town purified and extended. Ile thanked them for their pledged support of Mr. Gregory. He had no doubt of their trium-• plaint success; but be the issue what it might, Mr. Gregory would contend to the last moment of the poll. He deprecated oiy personal.: hostility in the approaching contest; they hid a fir higher object, and- the eyes of the whole kingdom would be fixed on the spirit and good: conduct of the independent electors of Stamford. If the old system- was to be revived, he would boldly tell the Marquis of Exeter, that the next great public question would be the reform of the Peerage.. General Johnson advocated in strong terms the cause of Mr. Gregory..

The crowds afterwards quietly separated; and the canvass was com- menced on Monday. Doubts are entertained vide:tiler the 1.3orloigh family will again contest the one seat. The lest eteetien is repraned to have cost Lord T. Cecil and Colonel Chaplin 10,0001. ; and every

exertion failed to support the latter gentleman against Tehnyson.

Sussux, .T. G. Lennox appeals to the votes Ito has given in favour of the Ilef:win Bill in evidence of the inceritv of ti:e pledges he gave when last elected. They are evidence suflicidnt, and we have no doulit will be so accepted. Lord Surrey says— Ii' I arn raised by rolls iwitlantalent votes to the honouraide sbt; ion to which I aepire, my put die and pt:ivate lin, shall be devoted to vonr S(TVie:s. in ;Ind Me ZiliVI, to your local interests, and my public eonduet sh:di he (iireeted hithe snppart of those niemures which, id yoefr,;(i,!!dneut ro26! ii,UO, shall appcar beJ eaten:idea to uphold the db::nity of the Cro,d n, awl prthaote thu liarpittess ot the cormiatinit

This is dignified and just—worthy of a Howard.

WAKEHELD.—Mr. Gascoigne, of Partington, has retired. WAnwreitsinnE, SOUTH.—Mr. Evelyn Shirley, formerly member for Monaghan county, has offered.

YORK, EAST.—Lord Hotham, M. P., B. Thompson, and Mr. Bethell, are the candidates.