11 FEBRUARY 1865, Page 2

The place on the Bench which has become vacant by

the resig- nation of Mr. Justice Williams in the Court of Common Pleas is to be filled up by the appointment of Mr. Montague Smith, M.P. for Truro, to succeed him. It is a good appointment, and the Government appeared •to have shown their freedom from party spirit in appointing a Conservative. That noble impartiality has, however, been quickened by the hope of gaining the seat which the honourable member will vacate. Truro is to be contested, and the Honourable Captain Vivian is already canvassing it in the Liberal interest. The Conservative candidate is Mr. Frederick Martin Williams. The polling, fixed for Tuesday, will undoubtedly show a close run.