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The Essex Conservatives dined together at Maldon at the close of last week, and made what is called a demonstration. The principal speakers were Mr. Du Cane and Mr. Peaeocke. Mr. Du Cane's speech was re- markable for the vehemence of its hostility to the present Government. He accused Lord John Russell of having been either wilfully blind or dishonest in the matter of the annexation of Savoy ; he described Whig Governments as never promising anything without trying how not to do it, and Conservative Governments as always honestly trying to do what they promise ; and he showed great antagonism to the Reform rim Mr. Peacocke who spoke before Mr. Du Cane made this confession. He said it was the proud boast of the Conservative party at the last election that they returned as representatives of their opinions 300 members to the House of Commons ; but he believed that at present the principle of co- hesion did not extend to more than one-half, or at all events two-thirds, of the members of that large body. Some parties objected to different members of the late Government; while others objected to their policy. Mr. Du Cane took up the remark, but promised on behalf of his party that it will unite at least in one point—opposition to the Reform Bill.
Mr. Osborne visited his Liskeard constituents last week, at a public meeting, and delivered a speech on the session and on politics generally. The most salient passage in his speech referred to his friend Mr. Bright.
The advocates of reform have placed the question in a very false position. Mr. Osborne has a very high respect for Mr. Bright, who has done a great deal of good, and will do more, but he could not help thinking that he has in his nature a little of the disposition of that celebrated foreigner, the Be- nicia Boy—(Great laughter)—and is always for flooring somebody. Mr. Osborne did not see the use of always denouncing the higher classes. He believed it was a very mischievous thing to denounce the aristocracy of this country in the manner they had been denounced, for he felt assured that, if ever there was an aristocracy that might be taken as useful to their country, it was the aristocracy of Great Britain. Every man might elevate himself, and become a member of that aris- tocracy, and it should be remembered that the Howards, Russells, and Stanleys had been as forward in defence of their country's liberties as the Browns, the Joneres aud the Robinsons. He did not desire to denounce Brown, Jones, and Robinson, and he was as little inclined to denounce the aristocracy. He found members of the aristocracy serving as privates in that excellent force the Volunteer Corps, and he knew that if danger threat- ened the country they would be as ready as any other men to rise in her defence. Therefore, he should dissent from the line of conduct pursued by his excellent friend—for Mr. Bright was his friend ; but from having that Benicia temperament, and being a most extraordinarily clever and straight hitter, he was too fond of pitching his hat into the Parliamentary prize- ring, and punishing his adversary in pugilistic fashion. (Great (aughter.) Lord Stratheden, who as Mr. Campbell, represented Harwich, made a farewell speech to his constituents on Saturday.
Both Mr. Osborne and Lord Stratheden denounce the Reform Bill, the first as "clumsy," the second as unhappy.
At a meeting held in the Mayor's parlour, Salford, a resolution was adopted, calling for an additional Member for that populous borough. Mr. Massey, its representative, Mr. Barley and Mr. Turner, Members for Manchester, will support this demand in the House of Commons.
One of those murders styled "peculiarly shocking" occurred at Birming- ham on Wednesday. Price, a shoemaker, courted a servant at an inn. She did not like him, and he determined to kill her. On Monday, he sought to do so, but was frustrated. He then had recourse to stratagem. He induced an old woman to say that the girl's sister wanted to see her. The poor creature came, and Price slew her, nearly cutting off her head. It was broad day ; persons arrived, the old woman found the murdered girl, and Powell, a baker, issuing from his shop, pursued and arrested the assassin.
Corby, who murdered Miss Pulley, at Stamford, and robbed her house, has hung himself in gaol. A jury has returned a verdict of fele de se.
The long-expected combat between Tom Sayers, the champion, and Heenan, an American bruiser, for 2001. a side and the champion's belt, took place near Aldershot, on Tuesday. The party started from London Bridge by train at four in the morning, but at Reigate they turned off towards Farnborough, and alighting there, crossed the fields, and formed a ring in Hampshire. Heenan, the American, is six feet two inches in height, broad- chested and long-armed, and weighs thirteen stone. Sayers is five feet eight inches high, not broad-chested nor long-armed, and weighs ten stone ten pounds. Heenan fought with his back to the sun, and on the higher ground; Sayers having the disadvantage of facing the sun. For upwards of two hours, these men fought with varying fortune ; Heenan's strength felling fearfully in the contest. Both were severely punished, and for half the fight Sayers had only his left hand to make play with, the right having beeu rendered useless by a blow. We spare the reader the details. Towards the close, Heenan was nearly blinded, but he fought with great fury, and catching his enemy by the neck forced it on the ropes until the umpires interfered and cut them. The police finally made their appearance, and stepped the battle. In a few minutes, Heenan who was still strong on his legs, became quite blind, so that there is reason to believe that had the battle gone on, he must have given in. It is astonishing that Sayers, with only one arm, should have maintained the fight so long. Mr. Wilkes, on the part of Heenan,las written to the Times, correcting some current misstatements, and declaring the wish of the challenger to fight again. The backers of Heenan refuse to regard it as a drawn battle, and insist that Sayers was beaten when the ropes were cut to save his life. They wish the contest to be considered as pending. Heenan is said to be ready to fight at once. Sayers visited the referee at the "office of Bell's Life on Wednesday. Heenan did not show.
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