ELECTION TALK.

ABINGDON.—The Conservatives have been playing a deep trick here. They made a rate two or three days before the 20th of July, and took special care to call upon all the Antis, and to pay up for many of them who could not do it themselves, whilst the Reformers were merely looked in upon, and not apprized either of the nature of the call, or of the absolute necessity of the payment of the taxes by the above day. By this manceuvre, and by an ambiguous construction which the Tories put upon one of the clauses in the At, they seek to destroy nearly seventy votes of Reformers : but it is expected that the revising Barrister will place them all on the list ; for which purpose they have this week been busy.delivering claims. Mr. Bowles, the Reform can- didate, is pretty sure.

BATII.—We entered so fully into the particulars of the Bath contest last week, that we feel it quite unnecessary to do more than merely allude to them this week. Mr. Hump has published, in the Morning Chronicle, the requisition addressed to him by the Bath Reformers, and the other documents to which we alluded. A letter has been ad- dressed to the Times (improperly described by that journal as coming from Mr. Roebuck's Committee), signed by the Honorary Chairman and Honorary Secretary of Mr. Roebuck's Committee, the Chairman of the Political Union, forty-two electors, and lastly, by the Coroner of the County, Mr. Uphill,—setting forth the utter lack of rational claim on the part of Mr. Hobhouse to represent a Reforming constituency ; ar d in addition to this, a great deal of anonymous correspondeilee has passed on the subject. We are happy to find, that from all these proofs, the Times has at length discovered, that in attacking Mr. Roebuck and support- ing Mr. Hobhouse, though it had the precedent of Sir Francis Bur- dett's example in both cases, it has taken up a wrong position. It said yesterday— From Bath we have received another letter, which, though not connected with the Landlord question, we may as well notice here. It appears to conic from a temperate and well-disposed elector, who has promised Ins vote to Colo- nel Palmer, but assigns as his reason for not going so far for Mr. liobhouse, distrust of the latter gentleman's political views. All the advice we can give our correspondent is, by no means to vote for Mr. Ilobhouse, or Mr. Anybody tvhose principles he sees no reason to confide in. If Mr. Rob/mouse furniA cause of serums disapprobation to Liberal electors, and on other than mere personal or factious grounds, they arc bound in duty to reject him. It was but as a Reformer we ever breathed a syllable in his behalf.'

The Times no doubt spoke as a Reformer, but it spoke in entire ig-

norance of the question it was discussing ; and even a Reformer may

talk widely when he does not know what he is talking about. BEDFORD.—Messrs. Whitbread and Crawley are busy canvassing. BERKSHIR.E.—Thp number of a1aim of electors rogictorca amounts to nearly 6,600; of which, 36 Conservatives, who hold shares in the Kennet and Avon Canal, have claimed in twelve or fourteen different parishes in respect of their annual dividends from the tolls on the Canal which passes through this county. Surely it could never be the intention of the framers of tire Reform Act, that the shareholders of commercial companies should in this way come in and vote, and over- power the whole body of electors for a large agricultural county. We hear that the friends of Mr. Walter have taken up the cause of the landowners and farmers, and delivered objections to all these spurious shareholding would-be electors. The Tories have also registered all the trustees of almhouses' and all the alinsmen in the county ; but these are also objected to. How weak must be the cause which is attempted to be propped up by such means ! The returns of Throekmorton and Walter are safe. The numerous frivolous objections just delivered by Palmer and Pusey, have created such feelings of disgust since Tues- day, that a third stanch Reform candidate is talked of to oppose Palmer, whose return before was considered certain.* * The Reform Act specially provides that the parties shall not be attended by counsel. But here again the.Conservatives are attempting to play another of their tricks ; and have prevailed upon Mr. Daniel Wakefield, barrister-at-law, to sign several of the notices of objection, under the supposition, that, as a freeholder, the revising Barrister cannot refuse to hear him. But we hardly think this under-game will do.

CORNWALL.—A letter from a correspondent, dated Bodmin, 24th September, says—" You will be happy to hear that the good cause continues to prosper in this county. In the Western Division, we have beard nothing of late respecting Sir Richard Vyvyan, who I hope is at length convinced of the folly and injustice of throwing away his money merely for the purpose of annoying his political opponents. Should he, however, venture to come forward, we are fully prepared for his attack. In the Eastern Division, we have had two meetings,—one at Bodmin (Truro, you know, is in the Western Division), on the 17th, and another at Launceston on the 22d. Both were very well attended by respect- able yeomen, who came as the representatives of their respective parishes ; and in spite of our aristocracy (who are almost all furious Tories), the Reformers have little or no doubt of success. In several of the hundreds, we have almost all the votes ; and even in those where the properties of the Earls of Mount-Edgcumbe, St. Germains, Fal- mouth, Lords De Dunstanville, Carteret, &c., principally lie, we are very strong. Nothing can exceed the zeal and spirit of the Yeomanry. Neither threats nor promises have been of any avail. The tenants of one Tory gentleman declared, that much as they respected their land- lord (who is an excellent country gentleman), they could not vote with him tor Lord Valletort. They lament very much, they say, to differ from so good a man and so excellent a landlord; but 'he is really too far behind the aye for them.'

"In the boroughs, every thing remains as when I last wrote to you."

DEAL.—Quadricolor Price and some of his friends attempted a pro- cession in this Reforming town on Thursday sennight ; but, on a shower of stones rattling about their ears, they were fain to disperse in double quick time. Sir Robert Bridges and the Rev. Mr. Gleig, of Ash, formed part of Mr. Price's cavalcade on the occasion.

DEVON.—Lord John Russell his contradicted, in a letter to the Globe, a report, that in his canvass for Devonshire, he is to be assisted by the subscriptions of the Dissenters. He does not consider that any such assistance is called for in order to defray the legitimate expenses

of the election. Lord John thus adverts to the speech pronounced at Torquay—.

" Although that report is generally accurate, the words, 4 we shall resent it,' which I do not believe were pronounced by me, might lead to an inference that the speech had been made in consequence of some previous concert or under- standing. It was entirely the result of my own individual observations and im- pressions."

Essex.—On Wednesday last, a general meeting of the associated Reform Committees of the Northern division of this county was held at Braintree. The communication from Sir Thomas Ormsby, de- clining to comply with the renewed requisition for him to offer himself as a candidate, was laid before the meeting. On that and other matters connected with the representation of the division, a considerable dis- cussion took place, which terminated in a resolution to the following effect—That the Registration Returns show that the return of Mr.. Western is certain, if the Reformers be true to themselves ; that under a system of cordial union two Reformers may be returned, and the Com- mittee pledge themselves to attempt to return two. They therefore advise the electors to pause awhile ; and in the course of a few weeks " the Committees, as the organ of public sentiment, will earnestly and zealously take the field against both 'fyrell and Baring, under the best leaders they can find, be they who they may."—Chelmsfbrd Chronicle.

ESSEN, Nourn.--Sir Thomas Ormsby has declined to stand for this division.

Fissecav.—A numerous and most respectable deputation having waited upon Dr. Birkbeck, requesting that he would allow them to propose him as a candidate for the district, the Doctor stated that his professional avocations were incompatible with what he conceived to be the responsible duty of a representative of the people,

Hamesinaa. — The various Committees in the county who are friendly to the Reform measure have had numerous meetings during the past week ; and the result is, that a general meeting of the electors of the Southern part of Hampshire is to be held at Southampton, on. Friday next, for the purpose of forwarding a requisition to Lord Pal- merston and Sir G. T. Staunton, to come fin ward as candidates for the representation of this portion of the county, on Liberal and. Constitu- tional principles.—Hampshire Telegraph.

The Hon. William Gage, of Westbury House, 'has been solicited to come forward as a candidate for the Northern division of Hampshire, in lieu of Sir 1'. Baring.

ElEnTFonn CouNTY.—At a meeting of the electors held on the 20th inst., at Watford, it was unanimously resolved, " that Lord Grimston, from his undeviating opposition to the great measure of Reform, and. to the liberal policy of his Majesty's :Ministers, is an unfit person to represent this county in the next Parliament; and that Rowland. Alston, Esq., of Pishiobury, from his known principles and character, is a fit and proper person to be returned as the third representative for this county, in conjunetion with the present members, Sinfohn Saunders Sebright, Bart., and Nicholson Calvert, Esq." The meeting also re- solved to return all three members free of expense, and to open an im- mediate subscription for that purpose—setting against the guineas of the few the shillings of the many.

LAMBET11.—A highly respectable meeting of the electors of Lam- beth took place on Tuesday, at the Horns, Kennington. The princi- pal object of the meeting was to receive an explanation from Mr. Ten- nyson, of an alleged coalition between him and Lord Palmerston; which was speedily and effectually made, by a distinct denial from the right honourable gentleman, of any coalition having been entered into or contemplated. Another announcement, of a very gratifying kind, was made to the meeting by Mr. H. Warburton, who was present ; as was Sir W. Ingilby, member for Lincolnshire,—namely, that Mr. Tennyson was at length determined to support the Ballot. It was fully confirmed by Mr. Tennyson himself. He said— With respect to the Ballot, when he had been interrogated on this point souse time ago, he had stated that if he Bill which had recently passed should not operate to his wishes, he should be ready to give his vote for the ballot. He had since accompanied his friend Sir William Ingilby in his election canvass for the Northern division of the county of Lincoln; and when he saw a Conserva- tive Charles Street bag, with some thousands in it, and landlords—not Tory landlords only, but Whig landlords—telling their tenants to vote against the honourable baronet, or to take the coz..,equences, it was no longer possible for him to refrain from voting for the ballot, or from thinking that our liberties could not be safe unless there were superadded to the Reform Bill the ballot..

A resolution expressive of the satisfaction felt by the meeting at Mr: Tennyson's declaration, was unanimously passed ; and the meeting then adjourned.

LEEDS.—Mr. Osburn, wine-merchant, an intimate friend of Air. Sadler, and one of the most active members of his Committee, is now endeavouring to import Newark morality and Newark notions of liberty of conscience into Leeds ; and has, in three several instances which have come to our knowledge, conveyed intelligible intimations of the withdrawment of custom if the electors applied to will not give up their consciences to his guidance, and vote according to his dictation.. His words to a butcher, after asking him for a vote for Mr. Sadler, were, " Well, I do not intend any tradesman that will not vote for Mr. Sadler, to have a penny of my money."—Leeds Mercury. [Don't buy his wine, nor encourage any tavern that does. A tradesman whcs threatens a tradesman furnishes a stick to break his own bead.]

The Canvass just completed shows for Mr. Macaulay, 2,2433; Mr. Marshall, 2,219; Mr. Sadler, 707. There are about 400 votes doubt- ful, and 300 voters not seen ; the total number of voters being about 4,600.

MArrottsrtn.—A meeting of the friends of Mr. P. Moms= was held at the York Hotel, in King Street, on Monday, for the pur- pose of adopting measures for canvassing the town on his behalf. The meeting was attended by about seventy individuals. Mr. J. C. Dyer, being called to the chair, requested that any gentleman present who had the Means of knowing any thing of the state of public feeling, would. favour them with his opinion of the probabilities of their cause succeed- ing. Mr. G. H. Windus briefly stated that he believed many of the Reformers with whom he was acquainted would rather support Mr.. Thomsonthan Mr. Phillips. The meeting then proceeded to appoint canvassing committees in each of the districts of the town ; and. after

some merely formal resolutions had been passed, an adjournment took

place.—Manchester Guardian. _ 'JO:MON.—The following list shows the number of Liverynien in each company qualified to vote at the ensuing election for the C44116(0:1;3: of London—

Apothecaries' Company 35 Haberdaslunos A rummers 81 Intiholders

Basket-makers 7 Ironmongers Butchers 192 iUltlerS

Bowyers 51 Leather-sellers

loiterers ........ ..... ...... 23 I.ori niers =79

13101:smiths .. .... . . . 113 Masons 51 Brewers . ....... .... .......... 49 Makers or Playing Canis 60 Bakeis 208 Nlen.ers 110

Barbers ... ...... ............. .255 !tI usici.ms 110

Carpenters 120 Mend outt.Ta dors 1195 Cutlers.. ..... . 96 Needle-makers 525 Comb-makers .... .. .......... 18 Patten-makers ISO Cloth.workers ...... • ... ...... I :;5 Painters awl Stainers 117

Cooks .. ........... ......... 166 Pew terers 73

Coopers 353 Plumbers 87 Carriers 53 Plasterers 73 Coach and Harness-makers .... 6 i Poulterers 71

RI Saddler -

Cordwai tuns 67 C k a-k.makers 162 Salters 149 Distillers 39 Scriveners 43

Drapers 24.-: - hipwri,hts 91

Dyer • 141 Silk- t I notvsters 8 Fawmakers 91 skhiners 110

Farriers 113 Spectacle-makers 80

Felt-makers 87 8tat i, eters 408 Fishmongers 3:6 Taliow chandlers 118

Fruiterers 37 'Pi w plate-work ers 70

Framework-knitters 65 Turners 69 Fletchers 18 Tilers and Bricklayers 133 Founders 97 Upholders 144 G inners • 95 Vintner • Glaziers 86 Wax,liandlers Glovers 196 Weavers 391., :3 )

Glass.seMns 64 Wheelw:ight • 188

Goldsmiths 152 Woolmen 16 Gold alai Silver Wire-workers... 52 Grocer • 145 ' Ot t1 9,583 G tut-make is 35 How is it meant that these 9,501) electors shall vote in two days in one room ? All the Liverymen are to vote, by the Act, in the Guild- hall. Would it not have been infinitely more convenient had each trade voted at its own hail?

Meavr.EnoxE.— A numerous and respectable meeting of the elec- tors was held on Monday in Newcastle Place, Edgeware Road, Mr. Raikes Currie in the chair; when a letter was read from Mr. Berk- ley Portman, intimating that as his health is now entirely re-established, he can accede,to the requisition calling on him to come forward as a

candidate for the borough. Resolutions were passed, strongly expres- sive of confidei.ce in Mr. Portman, on the ground that his habits of business, triedability, political experience, and liberal independent prineiple?, as Well as his property iu the borough, cochlea him to con- fidence and support.

NEi,vroar, frANTS.—The electors of Newport have been active this week, preparatory to the ensuing choice of representatives. Sir W. Gordon's' dinner was attended by the great mass of property in the island—Hampshire Telegraph.

NORTHAMPTON.—There is no foundation whatever for the report that Mr. Trevor is corning forward as a candidate for the Southern di- vision of this county, in opposition to Lord Althorp.—Northornoton Mercury.

SostEasET, WEs-r.—We have received the returns of the promises of the registered voters for this division. They stand thus—Sandford, .5,034; Trite, 4,600; Luttrell, 2,064: thus giving to Mr. Tynte a majority of no less than 2,536. What will Mr. Luttrell and his agents say to this ?—Sherborne Journal.

SouTuwatte.—Launcelot Baugh Allen, Esq., the late Magistrate of Union Hall Police-office, has accepted the invitation contained in a re- quisition, numerously and respectably signed, and has announced him- self accordingly a candidate for the representation of the borough of Southwark, occasioned by the death of the late Mr. Calvert.

STAFFORD, SouTn.—We learn that there is no foundation whatever for the report that a third candidate for the -representation of South Staffordshire will offer himself for the Southern division of this county. Sir R. Peel, Bart., has been mentioned as likely to do so, but we be- lieve the Right Honourable Baronet distinctly disavows any such in- tention.—tioufbrel Advertiser.

SUSSEX, EAST.—The number of voters for East Sussex is nearly 3,500 ; certainly it will be more than 3,4G0,—an amount far larger than calculated before the lists were made. The number of claims for the borough of Brighton. sent into the Overseers, almost at the last hour, is very considerable ; as are also the objections to county and borough vote.—Brighton Gazette.

TavisTom—The Christian Advocate says—" Colonel Fox, the son of Lord Holland, has been canvassing Tavistock, with Lord John Russell, during the past week, with the certainty of success. A party opposed to the Duke V Beiffbrd's interest in Tam:lock applied to .lord John Russell to recommend them a candidate. He has introduced Colonel Fox. who appears to meet with the general approbation of the electors."

Yoae.—The total number of voters is about 3,000; of whom 2,246 are freemen. The number of freemen who polled in 1831 was 2,725.

YORKSHIRE, NORTH.—We hear much of the seeming respect which the Conservatives are inclined to pay to the Reform Bill, now that it has, in spite of their opposition, become the law of the land. How liur they are sincere in these professions, the following information, which we have received from a correspondent, may serve to illustrate.— " Having heard (says he) a rumour that the tenants of Mr. Wandes- . ford (the representative of the late Countess of Ormonde and 0.ssory) bad received orders to vote for Mr. Duncomhe, or lose their farms, I went on to Hipswell, a hamlet situate about two miles from Richmond, last night, to ascertain if such were the fact; when I found that all - the tenants at Hipswell and Hudswell had received such orders, but the person Of whom I inquired would not say whether they had .received intimation that they would be turned off their farms if they refused to comply With this aristocratical demand."— York Herald. WINDSOR and READING are both quiet for the present ; and the re- spective Reform candidates will in all probability be again returned without opposition.