Mr. J. M. Gladstone has offered himself as a candidate
for the bo- rough of Walsall, with every prospect of success.—Thies, Dec. 26. The StaflOrdsbire Examiner accuses the Tories of " ingratitude and turpitude unequalled in the annals of political history," in having passed over Mr. Forster's claims to the support of their party at the approach- ing election.
Some of our contemporaries seem to think that the election of Colonel Bruen is invalidated, in consequence of the Sheriff having dated the official return the 5th of November instead of December. We have made inquiries on the subject, and regret to learn that the error cannot affect Colonel Bruen ; and that upon the meeting of Parliament the Sheriff will be required, as a Matter of course, to emend the return, and thus remedy the present defect.—Lublin Monitor, Dee. 2.1.
The Fife Herold of Thursday has a long report of a meeting of the electors of Cupar, at which Mr. 31. 1'. for the district of burghs, appeared, to give an account of his conduct in the hot session of Par- liament, and to expound his future intentions. The /-7/i• litrah/ says 3Ir. Ellice's address was received with much applause, and trill make a lasting impression in his faveur.
Last night's Gazette announces the appointment of Captain Wemyss to the Lieutenancy of Fife, iu the room of the late Mr. Ferguson of Raid).
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