Election flier from Dodgson Hamilton Madden

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( 2 ) made, whether upon its position or its property, I should be always ready at my post to defend an institution of which every Irishman is proud, and with which I am connected by many ties. I shall, if elected, resist to the utmost of my ability all attempts that may be made to overthrow or injure the Established Church in England. Believing that the greater portion of crime and misery in these islands is caused by intemperance, I shall assist in endeavouring to remedy this great evil, so far as it can be dealt with by legislation. It is due to any electors who may have given me pledges of their support, on the assumption that I would address the constituency as a law officer of the Crown, to state that, in the present position of affairs, the Government consider it of paramount importance that one of their law officers should be resident in Ireland, constantly ready to assist in advising on all matters which may from time to time require attention, especially in connexion with the administration of the Crimes Act. While I fully recognise the right of any elector who has given me such a conditional pledge to reconsider the position, I have ascertained that the great body of my supporters are good enough to attach no diminished value to the services which I may be able to render to them in an unofficial capacity, as a loyal supporter of the present Government, my relations with whom, as regards my candidature, remain unaltered. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Faithfully yours, DODGSON HAMILTON MADDEN. 41, FITZWILLIAM-SQUARE, DUBLIN, June 30, 1887. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN. GENTLEMEN, I COME before you to solicit the high honour of representing you in the Imperial Parliament. I have always been a firm supporter of the Conservative party, and I look upon its present position with pride. That party, with the patriotic aid of the Liberal Unionists, has succeeded in averting from the Empire disintegration and dishonour, and from Ireland a signal and crushing disaster. The struggle is not over; and moderate men of all shades of opinion look to the present Government for the maintenance of the Union between Great Britain and Ireland, and for the protection of law-abiding men in the enjoyment of their rights. Irish questions must necessarily continue to engage the attention of the Legislature. An Irishman, educated and resident in Ireland, I have acquired, in the course of my career at the Bar, a knowledge of Irish affairs, and of the practical working of our institutions, which I have been encouraged to hope may enable me to serve you usefully. In particular, I may fairly claim a special acquaintance with the land laws of Ireland, which would, I hope, qualify me to take a part in the discussions on the Land Bill about to be introduced into the House of Commons. Our ancient University, chiefly owing to the wise liberality of its rulers, has hitherto gallantly repelled all assaults. Should any further attacks be