'The nomination of candidates for the representation of South Lan-
cashire took place at Newton-in-the-Willows yesterday ; the little town being crowded by an unusual concourse. Mr. William Brown
was proposed, as a Free-trader, by Mr. Robert Gardner, a Conservative member of the 'Anti-Corn-law League ; and seconded by Mr. J. C. Ewart, of Liverpool. Mr. Entwisle was proposed by Colonel Tem- pest, who advocated the Corn-laws ; and seconded by Sir T. Brancker, "in a good old Tory speech." In addressing the electors, Mr. Brown rested his claim on his Free-trade principles. Mr. Entwisle descanted
on the merits of the present Government, but joined issue with Mr. Brown on the Corn-laws. The Sheriff declared the show of hands to
be in Mr. Entwisle's favour ; a decision which provoked loud discontent among Mr. Brown's friends. A poll was demanded, and fixed to com- mence on Monday.
A Conservative candidate for Kilmarnock has appeared in the person of Mr. Prinsep, formerly senior Member of Council at Calcutta, and now also candidate for a seat at the East India Board of Directors. The two -.Liberal candidates, Mr. Bouverie and Mr. Robertson, have agreed to submit their several claims to a committee composed of their respective friends in equal numbers; the committee to decide which of the two than stand.
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