POSTSCRIPY:
SATURDAY NIGHT.
The Parliamentary contest in the City appears to be thus far a tame affair. The addresses which have been issued by the two candidates, Mr. Pattison and Mr. Thomas Baring, told the electors nothing particular. The Liberal party have held meetings in various parts of the City during the week ; and Mr. Bright and other members of the Anti-Corn-law League have not spared exertion. On the other side there has been less activity, though the quiet does not look like that of confidence.
Yesterday both candidates met their adherents ; Mr. Pattison, supported by several of his friends, at Charlotte's Hotel in the Poultry. Mr. Travers, the Chairman, told the meeting that the canvassing had begun and was proceeding in the most satisfactory manner. Mr. Patbison touched upon the usual topics of Liberal speakers : he referred to his votes in the House of Commons, especially those for Mr. Villiers's motion, for the repeal of the Septennial Act, and for Ballot ; and he avowed himself a hearty friend to the Voluntary principle in religious matters. Deputy Stevens followed, and made some electioneering use of the Income-tax. The meeting adjourned till Tuesday.
Mr. Baring met the electors at the London Tavern ; surrounded by the Attorney-General, Sir John Reid, Mr. J. Labouchere, Sir John Pixie, and other influential gentlemen. He spoke at much length, descanting upon a variety of topics, but in vague and general terms. He wished that the election had turned upon commercial rather than pollcal grounds ; declared himself a supporter of the existing Administration, who had restored confidence at home and abroad ; advocated the abstract principles of Free Trade, but opposed unnecessary, sudden, and violent changes ; attacked the inflammatory harangues of Mr. Cobden, who had proclaimed himself general Parliamentary agent for supplying candidates to the nation ; and rejoiced in being put in the foremost post to oppose the dangerous principles of the League, some of which struck at the roots of property. A resolution pledging the meeting to support Mr. Baring was proposed, and carried with some opposition ; which the Times says was very trifling, and only made by a few partisans of the League.
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