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Sir John Pakington has declined to become a candidate for

the Uni- versity of Oxford. It is even said by the organs of "Mr. Perceval's party, that they have found the opinions of Sir William Heatlicote less objectionable than they had supposed, both in religious and in political matters ; and that, probably, there will be no contest for the coveted seat. But it would appear that some application has been made to Dr. Travers Twiss, which had not been replied to yesterday. Sir William

Heathcote's Committee continues to receive additions. ti