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SOUTHWAKK . —Motoat . The High Bailiff , John Holmes , Esq ., having fixed Busdij for the election of two member * to serve in parliament for the Borough , the elector * met in the Sc * ro HiU at ten o ' clock . Tbe Act of Bribery having been read , and the High jkfliff having been sworn , Mr . Mat hew came forward to propose the re-election of 3 & Alderman Humphrey . He considered It of the jjjnast importance thai on the present occasion they gjsoBid return men to Parliament who were well jcquunLed with the commercial and trading interests of ttw epuotty , therefore be had great pleasure In
nomijjttinghis fnend , the fnend of the Borough , toserre tb esi in Parliament for the fourth time . ( Cheera . 1 Its worthy Alderman had been already returned by ftan now three times , and he sought the honour a fosjrtb time , and he was quite rare they could not do bet ter than return their old and tried friend . —{ Hear taix . ) As they-rained themselves and their families th ey would soon send men to Parliament who would Rpport the present measures of the present Governmeat . ( Cheers . ) Let the country respoBd to the call tf t he Queen , as wen as tkat . borough , and the measures of the GoTernment , which - were calculated to be of so Bndi benefit to the country , would be sure to be carried k a triumphant manner .
iir . Grxttet said he came forward with much pleasure to second the nomination of the worthy Alderman . Ur . LOSGKORE had great satisfaction in proposing th e re-eltctinn of Mr . Benjamin Wood . Mr . A- Peilatt was pleased at the opportunity afforded him of seconding the nomination of their rained and esteemed Mend , Mr . B . Wood . ( Loud ch eers . ) The High Bailifp then asked if any elector wished to propose any other candidate , and receiving no scswer , he proposed consecutively the names of Mr . Alderman Humphery , and Mr . B . Wood , and took the show of hands on each . After waiting a short time , the High Sheriff declared Mr . Alderman Humphery and Mr . Benjamin Wood daly returned to serre in the ensuing Parliament tax the Borough of Southwa * k . _
Mr . VocaKLET put it to the High Bailiff whether , for the purpose &f securing the regularity of their proceedings , be should not hare waited for an hour , after putting the question whether there was any other candidate , before he declared Mr . Alderman Hmnphery and Mr . Wood Members for the borough . The objection was not noticed . The newly elected members then addressed the meeting in speeches of the mest decidedly Whig and Ministerial character , after which Mr . Alderman Hckphsrt proposed a vote of thank » to the High lR * ni < f amidst loud cheers . Mr . B . Wood seconded the mstioa . The vote of thanks was then earned by acclamation , and the High Bailiff haTing acknowledged the eomplijaest , the me # ting separated . CITY OF LO > TX » . —Mo . VDAT .
The Bomination of candidates to represent the CSty of L ondon took place this day in the Guildhall , and the interest excited surpassed anything we remember to hare witnessed at any prerious election . From an early hour the neighbourhood of tbe Guildhall pretested an appearance of much bustle and excitement , crowds being congregated in King-street , and all the srejra . es leading thereto ; and in the front of the Guildhill a splendid brass band , wearing tie colours of the liberal candidates , entertained those who , regardless of the " pelting < rf the pitiless shower , " maintained their pests dose to the entnaee gates . A strong body of the metropolitan police , under the personal superintendance f 15 r . D . W . Harrey , were stationed at tie doors and around the bastings , to preserve order during the day . Tte Sheriffs , Messrs . Farncombe and Gibbs were in attendance at half-past ten o ' clock , and at eleven the doors were thrown open to the public In a Tery few minutes the Hall was crowded in every
put-On the platform we observed George Byng , Esq ., the lite Member for Middlesex ; Alderman Humphery and BcEJimin Wood , Esq ., the newly elected Members for Sontfrwark , arrived shortly after the commencement of the proceedings . Tie galleries were filled with ladies , and the platform , widen was reserved for the candidates and their friends , wu densely crowded in every part . At balf-past eleven o ' clock , Lord Jobn Russell pretested himself in front of the platform , leasing on the arm of Mr . Ssnruel Gurney . The Noble Lord was Icsiy ai d enthusiastically cheered by his party , as ¥ &s also Sir Matthew Wood and the other candidates . Oa the left of the hall , Captain Atcherley obtained possession of one of the raised benches , and amused the electors by haranguing them at some length previously to the commencement of the proceedings .
The uproar and coDiution in the body of the hall toctinned increasing up to twelve o ' clock , the mob ucusiBg themselves oceasmaEy by hooting or cheering the feever&l candidates , white Atcheiley at intervals , as he recovered breath , gave vent to some sally wMch convulsed those in his immediate neighbourhood with ltaehiex . At twelve o ' clock proclamation having been made in the usual form , Mr . Potter came forward acd read the writ of election and the Act for the prevention of bribery and corruption , but it was all a scene of dumb-show , in consequence ef the uproar which prevailed .
Mr . Pebkiss came forw&rd to propose Sir Matthew Wood , and was received with loud cheers , mingled frith hootieg and hissing , which lasted for some minutes . Mr . Dillos came forward to second the nomination . Jobs Tsa" ? ees , Esq . then eame forward to propose Mr . Crawford , Mr . Gsegsos seconded tie nemfruition of Mr . Crawford . Mi . Pbxscoit then came forward to propose Mr . Pattison . Mr . MOEB-is seconded the nominaiien of Mr . PattSsoa .
Mr . T . Baiusg next came forward and proposed Gecrge Lyall , Esq . i Cheers , mingled with hisses , and cries of " No , eo , we won ' t have him , " and great confusion , which lasted for some minutes . ) At last Mr . Baring was for a moment andible , when he said—1 put h to the constituency of London , what faith can they have in a Government , which presses like aa incabu 3 upon the resources of the natioB?—( The rest of ilr . Baric s ' s speech was unheard , amidst the shouts , hisses , sad cheers that met him from all sides of the Halt ) Sir Chaeles Peice was received on his coming fcrward with the same tumult as his predecessor . He s&id—I s . m happy to have an opportunity of seconding the nomination cf George Lyall , Esq . ( Cries of ' * No , no / ' and " We woat hs . ™ him . "; In the latter part of Sir Cbarles ' B speech we understood him to be eulogising Mr . Lyall sj a commercial man , but we coald onJy con jectsre at best fthsX were the sentiments delivered by the speaker , so loud aad continuous were the cries of "So monopoly , bo monopoly . "
iir . WILSOS next appeared in front of the hustings , ted said—I propose Mr . Wolverley Attwood as a fir and proper representative for this great city . He is an hcueit , an uprijfct , aad an able man . ( Htrethe uproar becase so great , that Mr . W . retired . ) Mr . Robissos seconded the nomicaiien of Mr . Attwood . *• ilr . Ellis then came forward to propose Jehn MisUiman , Esq ., as a fit and proper person to represent the city in Parliament ; but the confusion that prevailed was scch , that not a word that was uttered by either fcs proposer or seconder of the Hon . Gentleman wa * Saiible . Mr . HibbaRD seconded the nomination . S . J . Jo > es . Esq ., proposed Lord John BnwelL Mr . SaKVEL GCRSEY seconded the Nuble Lord ' s Boar-nation .
Mr . Aldennaa LrCAS , who was greeted with an astounding volley « f groans , yells , laughter , and hisses , tangled ¦ with cheers , said—1 come forward to offer to your coEBidtr&tion my worthy friead Mr . Alderman Krie , & * the most fit and proper person to represent Joa in Parliament . ( Renewed uproar . ) The commercUl knowledgt and long experience of my worthy iaead are -well-known , and it is Hanecessarv for me to trespass en y <* ur time by dwelling on that subject . ( l&sgLter , groans , lasses , and cries of Capt Tuckett- " . Yon will best consult your own interests by titeting mj worthy friend—( Renewed tumult]—and 1 hope yon will do yourselves justice , and credit to tbe CStjof Leaden by returning him to Parliament . ( Re-* s » td yells and shouts of laughter fallowed the wonisy Aiderman from the hustings , and continued for Ever&l minutes after .
i ! r . PiE&cB came forward to second the nomination . Although yre stood close by the » de of this gentleman , « ca be seemed to exert his TOtee to the utmost , we odd bo ; for Bome time hear & "Word he uttered amidst fee din of yells and hooting with which he was ** ka * d . We understood him to say that Mr . Alder-* b Pirie was prevented by illness from presenting himself ou that occasion to the electors , and he hoped ttakt tis misfortune in that respect would not damage fc&a in the estimation of the constituency . It would ** pstif $ ing to him at any time to second the nomination of such a man as a candidate for the represeBta-* iaa of the city of London , but on the present occasion *** gratification ias we understood ) was enhanced by « nature of the contest , and the priBCiplea which ere involved in it .
[ Here the tumult of groens , bsoting , cheers , whist-V . aad of every noise of which the hnma » Toiee is i * ble , eocspletely drowned every word which the oaoorable Gentleman ' s utmost force of Isngs could to , and after some time spent ta iamb show , he feed from the hustings . ] The candidates , except AldermaB Pirie , then r tally addressed the meeting , ilterman Lccas appeared for Alderman Pirie , and w > gued for the absence of the Hon . Alderman , on « score of ill health . He would do his d * ty , if he Vjleetdd for the City of London , with honour and « gnty . Mr . Habeeb then , under the direction of the ¦ "M put tbe question , calling upon the e ' eetors in > Too o ! each candidate respectively to hald np their
A pon -ras demanded on behalf of all the candidates , ° « « ie Sheriff appointed to t » k » plaee on Tuesday ***** sieighj o'doek , ud to lose in the afternoon ' "Ktto ' fcloer ,
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fvS ^**? f * " Qrte ^ *»» H » 11 , then announced the diffisreat place * at which the poll would be taken , and-the vast assemblage dispersed .
ST . ALBANU— Mosdat . The Bomlnfctlon of the candidates for this borough took place on Monday . The candidates in the Liberal interest , Lord Listowel and Mr . Muskett , accompanied by their friends , took their stations on the hustings aboat twelve o ' clock , aad they were soon followed by Messrs . Repton and Worley , the Conservative candidates . The Mayor , on opening the proceedings , addressed the electors at some length , exhorting them to disciiarge the important duties entrusted to them in a legal and constitutional manner , and wipe off the stain which had tffixtd itself to tbe borough , from the opinion that the electors ceuld be bought and sold . Mr . John Kinder then stood forward to propose George Alfred Muskett , Esq . Mr . W . T . Osborn seconded the nomination .
Mr . T . Kinder then proposed Lord ListowcL and said that when he came before the electors on a former occasion , he was a comparative stranger , and if they considered him entitled to their suffrages then , he was now doubly entitled to them . Since his Lordship had been in Parliament , he had never neglected their interest , and now that his Sovereign had appealed to the people , he again came forward as & candidate . Mr . Harrison , in secondiag the nomination , said he considered that the proposed alteration in the Corn Laws would be productive of benefit to all classes . In reference to what had fallen from the Mayor as to the venal practices in the borough , he begged to remind the- -n that if they allowed themselves to be bought , that they would as certainly be sold . ( Cbeers , and cries of "Who bought them the last time ? " ) He would not hava anything to say about the last time . { Laughter . )
. Mr . Story then rose for the purpose of proposing Mr . Repton . Sir . R . G . Lowe seconded the nomination , Mr . T . Fanthom then prop » B © d Mr . Worley , and he was seconded by Mr . E . Boyce . Mr . Muskett rose and spoke at great length in defence of his Parliamentary conduct . He said that if only fair and constitutional means were used by his antagonists , he felt sure of his re-election . The champions ef Toryism were as base as the principles of the faction . ( Oh , oh ) Why , there was the Time *
newspaper , now a prominent ergan of that base party ; that newspaper had in 1834 described a Conservative as being everything that was bad , and in 1837 the same paper said -exactly the reverse . The same Ttry authority in 1834 called Sir R . Peel a mere red tapist , and very shortly afterwards described him as being the only man capable ef laading them oa to all that was right . What confidence could be placed in an organ that thus prostituted its talent for mere sordid purposes . The Hon . Gentl eman , after alliding to the Poor Law and other subjects , called on the electors to vote strictly according to their consciences .
Lord Listowel then addressed the electors in a long and dull speech , defending himself from the charges of bribery , ic , and proclaiming his adhesion to the leading principles of the Ministry . Mr . Repton declared his principles to be strictly and decidedly Conservative , and expressed bis unalterable determination to stood by the glorious institutions of our country . ^ Cheers . ) Mr . Worley commented severely upon the weak and injurious proceedings of Government , both in its domestic and foreign policy . The Hon . Gentleman expressed his unqualified opposition , to the New Poor Law , and said , if elected , he would never rest till he saw it expunged from tie statute book . Mr . Blegg then addressed the meeting in terms of severe condemnation of the Government . ¦ A show of hands was then taken , which was declared to be in favour of Messrs . Repton and Worley .
A poll was demanded on bthalf of the other candidates . NOTTINGHAM . —Mo . mut . The nomination for this borough took place this morning at ten o ' clock , at the Exchange Hall ; Thomas Roberts , jus ., Esq ., tbe Sheriff , presiding . The Qaetn ' s writ for the election of two burgesses to servo in the ensulDg P < u-2 iament for the Borough of Nottingham was then read . At this moment the confusion became so great that the proceedings were necessarily suspended for some time . Rioting was going on
in the streets , and the noise , yells , and groans in the hall were beyond description . Order having at length been obtained , the Sheriff proceeded to address the meeting . He appealed to them patiently and attentively to give a fair hearing to both parties , and expKsstd his own determination ts- act impartially . Considering the importance of the trust that now devolved npoa them—that it was to choose legislators to whom the happiness of millions and the prosperity of the country must in & great measure depend—he hoped tkat this appeal would not be in vain .
Francis Hart , Esq ., then rose , and proposed to the electors assembled their late member , Sir Jehn Cam Hobhouce , as a fit and proper person to represent tha borough in Parliament . ( Cheers , groans , and hisses , and cries of " Who gives us skilly . " ) J ? hn Heard , £ sa-, seconded the nomination . Mr . Parsons , Jan .,-proposed John Wiltar , Esq ., as a fit and proper person to represent the borough in Parliament . John Wild , Esq ., « i Nottingham Par * , seconded the nomination . Thomas Wakefield , Esq ., proposed George D . G . H . Larpent , Esq , but the groans and yells were so deafening that it was impossible for him to obtain a hearing , aod after a vain effort he gave « p tbe attempt . — Beam , Esq ., seconded the nomination of Mr . Larpent amidst great noise .
Edmund Percy , Esq ., proposed Thomsa Broughton Char ] ton , Esq ., as tbe fit colleague of Mr . Walter , in representing the town of Nottingham . Mr . Muni seconded the nomination of Mr . B . Ch&rlton . Sir John Cam Hobhouse then rose , but the confusion and noise -which bad hitherto prevailed in the hall now increased . - The " lambs" blue and yellow , were busily engaged in their vocation . Discordant noises of every kind prevailed , and Sir John was | at length compelled to give way-without having uttered a single word . The Sheriff having , after many efforts , succeeded in restoring a very questionable degree ef order , proceeded to pat to the electors the name of Sir Jobn Cam Hobhouse , Bart ., and called upon all those who deemed Sb John a fit and proper person to represent the borough as a borgess in Parliament to hold np their hands . ( About seventy bands out of a meeting of several hundreds , -were accordingly held up . >
The Sheriff then put the name of John Walter , Esq ., in like manner , and a forest of hands -wsm immediately held up , and loud and hearty cheering continaed for some Urns . The name of George G . D . H . Larpent , Esq ., wasDext put , and he obtained about as many supporters as Sir John Hobhouse . Thomas Broughton Char'ton was the last name proposed , and a very large number of hands was held up in his favour . The Sheriff , however , amidst indescribable confusion , declared tie show of hands to have been in favour of Sir J . C . Hubhouse and Mr . Larpent
This announcement was the signal for increased uproar ; cries of "Shame ! shame ! " yells and groans , proceeded from every part of the halL The Sheriff was accused openly by several gentlemen on the hustings with gross partiality in bis declaration ; and even Sir J . Hobhouse admitted that the Tory candidates had the advantage in the s . how of hands . Mr . Campbell then rose , and ., having obtained a hearing , proposed a vote of censure on the Sheriff , which -was carried by a Btow of hands ; an immense majority of tb ' e persons present holding up their hands , and cheering loudjy when the question was put by Mr . Campbell . Mr . Campbell then entered a legal protest against the proceedings , and a poll -was demanded on the part of John Walter and T . B . Caarlton , Esqrs ., and the meeting separated , neither candidate having addressed a ¦ word to the electors .
The town continued in a state of riot and disorder . Daring the time of the nomination a troop of cavalry was drawn up outside the Exchange Hall , ready to act should occasion require . At about one o ' clock on Sunday nigbt , a riot , took place , originating in an attack made by the yellow " lambs , " as they are called , epos aa inn on the Derby road used by-tie Tories as a branch committee room . The military were called out , and ware retained in the town all night ; but , beyond a few -windows broken , and a few personal iBJurieB inflicUd and suffered , we have sot heard that any damage has resulted . BATH . —H 0 M 5 AT . The nomination of Membf rs of Parliament to represent this city took place on the hustioga at eleven o ' clock this " -day . After the usual forms were gone through , and the maj or had optntd the proceedings ,
Sir H . JohnM-one presented himself to the assembled multitnde , and proposed Lord Powerscourt as a proper and fit person to represent the city of Bath in the for thcoming Parliament ; seconded by Mr . Bartram . L . Bruges , Esq ., proposed by Sir W . Colborne , and seconded by Mr . T . Lewis . Dr . Norman proposed Lord Duncan ; seconded by A Mercian Jollj . Alderman Barrow proposed J . Arthur Roebuck , Esq ., seconded by Admiral Gordon . Lord Poweracewt , L . Bruges , Esq ., YiscountDuncan , aad Mr . Roebuck severally addressed the electors . A show of ha&ds then took place , evidently in favour of the two latter candidates ,- twd Lord Powerscourt and Mr . Bruges demue ' ed a polL
HERTFOPwD—M 02 fl » AT . The election of Members -to represent this borongh took plaee this day . The Major having taken the chair , and preliminaries having be ^ n goBe through , Mr . Carter proposed Lord Mabon , Mr . Ayres seconded the nomination . Mr . John Gripper proposed tbe Hon . Willi am Cowper , who supported a Government which had . proposed to benefit the poor man by the redncUon of th e duties upon corn , sugar , coffee , and tea , and who were & "pposed to all Use * which pressed span the poor .
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Mr . Cowpert nomination was seconded by Mr . Pollard . The Mayor having asked if there was any elector who wished to nominate any other candidate , an elector proceeded to address the meeting ; he was very impatiently listened to , and concluded without proposing any third candidate . The Mayor declared Lord Mahoa aud the Hon . William Cowper to have been duly elected . Lord Mahon and Mr . Cowper then respectively addressed the assemblage in speeches of considerable length , at the conclusion of which , Lord Mahoa having proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor for his impartial conduct , which was seconded by Mr . Cowper , the Mayor returned thanks , and the meeting separated to proceed with the chairing .
The two Members were carried round the town in elegant chairs , profusely ornamented with their respective col » urs , accompanied by bands of music , flogs , fcc , and upon their return to their inns they again shortly returned thanks , aad after a brief time left the town .
WINDSOR . Monday being fixed upon for the nomination of candidates for the borough of Windsor , the Hall wa » thrown open to the public at eleven o ' clock , and in lesa than five minutes was filled almost to Buffucatioa with the friends of the different candidates . The Mayor , as the returning ofiicer , caused the writ to be read by the Town Clerk , and requested that each party might have an impartial hearing . M . \ Bsdborongh then came forward amidst groans and hisses to propose Mr . John Ramsbottom on the Liberal side , who , he observed , had represented the borough upwards of thirty years . Mr . Moss , surgeon , seconded the nomination of Mr . Ramsbottom . Mr . Hopkins then proposed Sir Jobn Edmund de Beauvoir as the unflinching enemy to Government nominees —( cheers)—and a maa unbiassed by any party .
Mr . Oldbrook seconded the nomination amidst great tumult and uproar . Mr . J . B . Sharpe then proposed Mr . Fergusson . Dr . Stanford secostied the nomination . ' Capt . Bulkeley then proposed Mr . Neville , the Conservative candidate . Sir John Chapman , in a brief speech , seconded the nomination . The three candidates ( Ramabottom , de Beauvoir , and Fergusson ) then severally addressed the meeting , but their observations were scarcely heard , from the noise that prevailed . A Bhow of hands was then taken , which was declared by the Mayor to be favour of Neville and De Beauvoir . A poll having been demanded on the part of the other candidates , the meeting separated .
WINCHESTER—Monday . This day the nomination of the four candidates to represent the city of Winchester took place in the St John ' s Rooms . Messrs . East and Estcourt and Messrs . Pigot and Crowder , attended by their friends , having arrived , the Mayor of the borough , C . Woolridge , Esq ., opened the business of the day by reading the writ , &c Mr . Littlehales then proposed Mr . C . B . East as a fit and proper person to represent thia city in Parliament . Capt Neville seconded the nomination amid much confusion . Mr . Preston then proposed Mr . W . Estcotfc as a candidate .
Mr . Wickham seconded the nominatian . Dr . Crawford then proposed lit . Crowder , and Mr . Theobald seconded his nomination . Mr . Twnham proposed Mr . F . Pigot , and Mr . Brown seconded it Each of these gentlemen spoke at great length . The Mayor having calleil for a show of hands , declared that it was in favour of Messrs . Crowder and Pigot , which announcement was received with applause by the persons outside . SUDBURY . —Monday . The nomination was fixed for this day at ten o ' clock , and precisely at that hour the Tory candidates , D . Jones , Esq ., of London , and CharleB , Taylor , Esq ., of Hollycombe-parfc , Sussex , and Messrs . Villiers and Sombra , entered the Town Hall , amidst the loud cheers of their respective supporters . After the usual preliminaries had been gone through ,
Mr . Brawhite Olivtr proposed , and Mr . W . Hurrell , of Bruudon-hall , seconded the nomination of blr Jones . Sir L . Maclean proposed , and Mr . W . R . Bevan seconded the nomination of Mr . Taylor . 31 r . 'J . Purr proposed , and Mr . A . Sillito seconded the nomination of Mr . Yllliers . Mr . J . Barker proposed , and Mr . Earl seconded Mr . Sombra's nomination . A show of hands was then taken , which was declared by the Mayor IT . Jones , Esq ., ) to be in favour of Messrs . VilHerg and Sombra . Sir L . Maclean and Mr . Oliver demanded a poll for Messrs . Taylor and Jones , and the Mayor appointed the poll to commence at eight o ' clock oa Tuesday morning . CUIPPEXHAM . —Monday .
The nomination took place this dajt , _ . Thexandidates were the two laws Members , J . NeqW . ' jttBBi , and Capt . Boldero ( Conservatives , ) and W . J . SflSfejr , Esq ., barrister-at-law ( liberal ) Mr . Neeld was proposed by Mr . W . Qmniy , and Mr C . Colborne seconded the nomination . The Rev . Mr . Martyr Ashe proposed , and Mr . W . R , Tajlor seconded the nomination of captain Bwldero . Messrs . C . Bayliff and C . Bailey proposed and seconded the nomination vt Mr . Lysley . After the candidates had addressed the meeting , the show of hands was taken , which tbe returning officer declared to be In favour of Mr . Neeld and Captain Boldero . A poll was demanded .
WOODSTOCK Mosdav Evening . —The election of a burgess to represent this borough tuok place at the Town-hall this day at , eleven o ' clock . The late Member , F . Thesiger , Esq ., was proposed by Mr . Robinson , tae banker , and seconded by Mr . Holmes , of Kidiington . Mr . Thesiger addressed tbe electors at considerable length , and declared bis opposition to the present Government , and particularly condemned the measures proposed by them to meet the deficiency in the revenue . There being no other candidate proposed , the Mayor , as returning officer , declared Mr . Taesiger duly elected , and he was immediately chaired .
BUCKINGHAM . Monday . —This election took place at the Town-hall to-day . After the usual preliminaries had been observed , The Rev . John Coker rose and expressed his satisfaction in having aa opportunity of proposing Sir T . F . Fremantle , who had represented them in six Parliaments , and he had bo doubt would , if God spared his Jife , represent the borough in as many more . C D . Bennett , Esq ., seconded tbe nomination . J . Brickwell , Esq ., then rose , and observed that as a man who had long resided in tbe neighbourhood of Buckingham , and took considerable interest in its welfare , he felt great pleasure in proposing to their not ice a gentleman well known to them , whose hand was ever open to relieve the necessitated and succour the distressed , and he begged to propose Sir John Cbetwode ds a fit and proper person to represent the borough in Parliament .
J . UarritoD , E .-q , in a neat speech , seconded the aczsinatioa . No other candidate being proposed , the Mayor declared Sir T . F . FreniaHtle and Sir John Chetwode duly elected . Sir T . F . Fremantle and Sir John Chetwode returned thanks ; after which thanks were voted and the court dissolved . READING . —Monday . The Mayor , as returning officer , took the chair at eleven o ' clock . After the usual preliminaries , H . Simonds , Esq ., rose and proposed Charles Russell , Esq ., Tory , as a fit and proper person to represent the borough in P rliament Win . Blandy , Esq ., seconded the nomination of Mr . Russell .
The Hob . General Broderick proposed Lord viscount Chelsea ( Tory . ) Dr . Cowan , M . D ., seconded the nomination . T . S . Salinou , Eiq ., proposed Tuomas Mills , Esq ., ( Whig . ) Mr . Alderman B . Champion Beconded the nomination . Mr . James I * Farrow ( town CouBCill » r ) proposed William Tooke , Esq , ( Whig . ) James SJeeoiao , Esq ., seconded the nomination . The Mayor then put the question to the show of hasds , wben a majority were held up in favour of the two Whig « andidates , and a poll was demanded on the part of the Conservatives .
TIVERTON . —MONDAT . This morning , at ten o ' clock , the election of two Members to serve for this borough in Parliament took p . ace at the hustings in Peter-street , the precept having been previously read , and other preliminaries performed by J . F . Quick , Esq ., the Mayor , at the Guildhall . It having been known for some dayi previously that the Conservative candidate had retired from the contest there was no excitement or turmoil , save that created by the display of flap , bearing the usual devices of the Liberal Members . Lord Palmerstoo and Mr . Heatbooat were accompanied to the hustings by a procession of thair supporters , some on horseback , but the greater part on foot Lady Palmerston arrived a short time previously , and took her place In the drawing-room window of a house opposite . Her Ladyship was accompanied by the Mayor s lady , Mrs . Quick .
Tbe Mayor opened the proceedings at tfie hustings by stating that if there was no contest , and he was happy to say he believed that there would not , he would proceed at once to the declaration of the Members nominated . He trusted , therefore , that they would preserve good order whilst the several proposers and seconders addressed them . Dr . Kettle then came forward , and after a speech of some length , eulogistic of tbe character of Mx . Beath-
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co * t , concluded ly proposing that gentleman as a fit aad proper parson to represent them in Parliament Mr . Haydon seconded the nomination in a brief speech , and assured the electors that the beat guarantee for Mr . Heathcoat ' a future good behaviour was his excellent conduct during tbe past ( Cheers . ) Win . Hole , Esq ., of Clare Home , then came forward , amidst loud chere , to propose Lord Palmerston . He d T « ' lflngtb ' and " » nth considerable effect , on Mb Lordship ' s past diplomatic career ; and after eulogising his character as a statesman and a landlord , and bearing testimony to his Lordship's excellent qualities in every other relation of society , concluded by congratulating the Liberal constituency on the peaceful victory they had achieved in the unopposed return of his Lordship aad his worthy colleague . Mr . Telly seconded the nomination . There being no other candidate to propose ,
The Mayor declared Viscount Palmerston and John Heathcoat , Esq ., duly elected to serve for the borough of Tiverton in the ensuing session of Parliament . ( Great cheering . ) Mr . Heathcoat , as senior member , first proceeded to address the electors , and was followed by Lord Palmerston in a speech of considerable length , remarkable only for his Lordship ' s moderate praise of himself and his Ministerial colleagues . Before the con clusion of the proceedings the rain had dispersed the greater part of the assemblage .
PORTSMOUTH . Portsmouth , Monday Evening . —Tha nomination of tha candidates took place to-day . The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Sir George Staunton , &ttended by their committee , arrived at the hustings in St George ' s-sqnare , Portsea , about half-past twelve o ' olock , and shortly afterwards the Mayor , William Jones , Esq ., came forward , and announced that the usual preliminary proceedings had been completed at the Town Hall , and he would now proceed to the election of two persons to represent the borough in Parliament Mr . Alderman Burbey then came forward , and proposed the Richt Honourable Francis Thornbill Baring , Chancellor of her Majesty ' s Exchequer , as a fit and proper person to represent the interests of the borough of Portsmouth in Parliament Mr . Herbert Alien having seconded the nomination of Mr . Baring ,
Mr . G . W . Law proposed Sir George Thomas Staunton as a Becond candidate for their suffrages . Sir George ' s nomination was seconded by Mr . Griffin . The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Sir Q . Staunt « n having addressed tbe electors , The Mayor asked if there was any other candidate to be proposed , and , noue appearing , he declaiedthat the Right Hon . F . T . Baring and Sir George Staunton had been duly elected . Three cheers were then given for the candidates , and thanks having been voted to the Mayor , the electors dispersed .
NORWICH . This election did not turn out quite so riotous an affair as was anticipated , owing to the precautions used to prevent disturbance . Soon after eight o ' olock on Monday morning , a great number of persons assembled opposite the Guildhall , waiting a division . Before nine o ' clock a number of persons of each party were admitted into the court room , through the station-house , by tickets . Previously to any proceedings entry was thus obtained , and the front seats all occupied by the leaders of both parties . A general rush took pltkce immediately upon the outer doors being thrown open . Great merriment was excited by the scrambling over the benches ; some tumbled into the dock , and some clambered up into tbe gallery monkey fashion . The hallooings and yells were meanwhile of the true Cherokee order .
R . Cooks , Esq ., the Sheriff , then read the proclamation amid tbe greatest confusion . After the other forms had been gone through he called on the gentlemen present to nominate their candidates . Colonel Harvey then proposed the Marquis of Douro . S . Biguold , Eaq , seconded the nomination . Mr . Martin proposed Benjamin Smith , Esq . Dr . Evans seconded the nomination . Mr . Dover then stood forward on the table , amidst great uproar , and proposed Mr . Eagle , of Lockerheath , Suffolk . Mr . Whiting a carpenter , seconded tbe nomination . The show of hands appearing in favour of the Marquis of Pouto and Mr . B . Smith , a poll was demanded by the Chartists , and announced to take place the following morning , at eight o ' clock . The Sheriff then adjourned the court to the Council Chamber to receive Sir . Dover ' s securities .
Two gentlemen were named as sureties by Mr . Dover , but objected to by the Court . A letter was then produced from Mr . Eagle , in which he stated he would not be answerable for any buthia own personal expenses . Mr . Dover said that he had other letters , and the £ 100 required . After a delay of some time , Mr . Dover said that as the Court did not appear to be satisfied with his sureties he would consent to withdraw his nomination , to which Mr . Whiting , the seconder , agreed . Tha Sheriff then declared the Marquis of Douro and B . Smith , E q- duly ekcted .
TAM WORTH . —Mono at . This being the day appointed for the nomination of candidates for this borough , the town presented at an early hour all the bustle and excitement attendant upon a contested election . About eleven o ' olock the respective candidates made their appearance on the hustings , which were erected outside the Town Hall . Sir Robert P « el and Captain A'Court were escorted into the town by a large body of their supporters , and their arrival was hailed by hearty cheers from the eoncourse of persons assembled in front of the hustings , followed by groans and hisses from the liberal party . Sir Robert looked in good health and spirits , and acknowledged repeatedly the greetings of his frienua . The usual forms having been gone through ,
Samuel Tyleoote , Esq ., rose to nominate , for the seventh time , hfs Right Hon . Friend , Sir Robert Peel . Wtn . Robinson , Esq ., seconded the nomination . Major Baiuford proposed Captain A'Court , wbo was seconded by Henry Stokes , Eaq . Matthew Ingle , Esq , proposed Captain Townshead . William Kuight , Esq ., seconded the nomination . Sir R . Peel spoke at great length , and was followed by the other candidates . The show of hands was declared to be in favour of Sir Robert Peel and Captain Townshend . Captain A'Court demanded a poll .
HARWICH . On Monday , the nomination took place for this borough . At eleven o ' clock the Mayor proceeded to the hustings , and immediately afterwards also the respective candidates , accompanied by their friends , preceded by bands and banners suitably inscribed . After the usual p eliminates bad been gone through , ChiiltB Clarke , Esq ., proposed John Bagshawe , Esq ., of Wimpole-street , London , and of Harwich , to represent the borough of Harwich in the ensuing ParliameEf . Mr . Matthew Johnson seconded . Captain John Deanes proposed John Attwood , Esq ., of Park-lane , London , and of Hslands , in tbe county of Essex Thomas Cobbold , Esq , seconded . C . F . F . Wordsworth , Esq ., proposed Dennis Le Marchant . Esq . ; and F . F . Hart , Esq , seconded .
Anthony Cox , Esq ., proposed Major W . Beresford ; and John Sansum , E ^ q . , seconded . John Bagshawe , Esq ., then came forward and addressed the electors at some considerable length . Mr . Attwood -was labouring under severe indisposition , and notable , in consequence , to atate b . 18 political opinions , although he expressed his intention to remain on the hustings , and said he should be happy to answer any question * put to him with regard to those sentiment ? which induced him to come forward aa their representative . Dennis Le Marchant also addressed the elect » ra in support of the conduct pursued by her Majesty ' s Ministers . I Major Beresford addressed the electors for upwards of two hours .
After which » show of hands was taken by tbe Mayor , which was decided in favour of Major Beresford aad Dennis Le Marchant , and a poll was demanded for John Bagshawe , Esq ., and Jehn Attwood , Esq . Although the day wus exceedingly rainy , the nomination did not terminate till four o ' clock . Derby , Monday , Junk 28 . — The nomination of candidates to represent this borough in Parliament took place this morning . Edward Strutt , Esq ., Whig , was proposed by Mr . D . Fox , and seconded by Air . S . Gamble . The Hon . J . G . PonBOnby , Whig , was proposed by Mr . S . Fox , and seconded by Mr . John Sindars . Mr . E . S . Cbandos Pole , Tory , was proposed by Mr . Roger Cox , and seconded by Air . J . Lewis . The two lormer candidates addressed the meeting , and tbe lier . lieginaid Pole appeared on behalf of his brother . At til © c ! o 6 O of the poll here the numbers stood : — -
Strut ( Whig ) — 874 Poneonby ( Whig ) 783 Poole ( T < yy ) J .. 687 Warwick . —Monday being the day appointed for the ejection of two burgesses to serve in the next Parliament for this borough , no other candidates having beea put in nomination , the Mavor declared Sir Charles Douglas and Mr . William Collins duly elected . NEwciSTiE-wottB-LYWE . —The nomination for this borough took place on Monday . Mr . Miller wag proposed by Mr . Mason , and seconded by Mr . Phillips . The several candidates having spoken , the ah « w of hands was declared in favour of Mr . Harris and Mr . Buckley ,
Stafford . —On Monday , the nomination took place in a booth that had been erected in the Market-place . After the preliminary business had been disposed of , Mr . Rogers , one of the justices of the borongh , proposed , and Mr . Fowke seconded the nomination of Mr . Holmes . Mr . C . E . Morgan proposed , and Mr . C . Wright seconded , the nomination of Captain Carnegie . Mr . Alderman Jonea proposed , and Mr . Frith seconded , the nomination of Mr . Buller . The Returning Officer ( the Mayor ) the * called for a show of hands , which wag declared to be in favour of Captain Carnegie and Mr . Boiler . A poll was then demanded on behalf of Mi , Holmes
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Lewes . —The nomination took place on Monday , The rain poured in torrents . The Hon . Henry Fitxroy was proposed by W . Thomson , Esq ., seconded by Mr . Monk ; Lord Cantalape was proposed by W . C . Mabbott , Esq ., and seconded by Mx . Es } e »; Mr . Howard Elphiuaume waa nominated by H . Blackman , Esq ., and Mr . Somera Harford by Mr . Hick . A poll wad demanded on behalf of the Tories . Westbubt , Junk 26 . —Sir Ralph Lopes , a Tory , has been returned ( his day without pposition , the late member , John Ivatt BrUcoe , a Whig , declining to stand again . DoBCHEsrEB . —The nomination took plaoeon Monday , aud Sir James Graham and the Hon . Henry Ashley have been elected without opposition . Sir James has addressed the electors . P £ TEBSFiEfcD- —The nomination for this borough took place on Monday , when Sir W . Jollitfe was elected without opposition .
Rochester . —The nomination of candidates for this ancient city took place op Monday . There are four candidates in the field , vis . Lord Melgund , son oftheEirl of Minto , and Francis Dash wood , Esq . Liberals ; James Stoddart Douglas , Esq ., and Mr . Bodkin , the barrister , Tories . On a show of hands being called for , the mayor declared it to be in favour of the Tories . Mr . Ely demanded a poll on behalf of Lord Melgund and Mr . Dashwood . Beidgewateb . —At the eleventh hour the Whigs have got up an opposition to Messrs . Broadwood and Formaa . The Whig candidates are Messrs . Drew and Robinson . The various candidates having been proposed an d seconded , severally addressed the meeting ; after which the returning officer put the Bhow of hands , whioh he declared to be in favour of Messrs . Drew and Robinson .
Marlbobough . —Lord Ernest Bruce and Mr . Henry Bariug , the two late members , both Conservatives , have walked over the course . The nomination took place this day , and there being no opposition , both were re-elected . Bristol . —The nomination took place on Monday . The Tories talk confidently of returning tbe two members . Whichever party may win it , the contest will be a very close one , and the majority will not be great on either fide . The first candidate nominated was Mr . Miles , who was proposed by Mr . J . Cookson , and seconded by Mr . C . L . Walker . Mr . Berkeley was next proposed by Mr . N , J . Cunningham , and seconded by Mr . G . Thomas . The proposer and seconder of Mr . Fripp were Messrs . Haberfieid ( late mayor ) and King . The candidates theu addressed the assemblage amidst continued noise and interruption , after which the show of hands was put , whioh appeared in favour of Messrs . Miles and Berkeley .
Worcester . —The nomination for this city took place on Monday . The candidates were Joseph Bailey , Esq ., on the Tory side ; and Sir Thos . Wilde , the newly-appointed Attorney-General , and Robert Hardy , Esq ., on the ministerial interest . John Dent , Esq ., proposed Joseph Bailey , Esq . Matthew Pier pont , Esq ., seconded the nomination . George Farley , Esq ., banker , proposed Sir Thomas Wilde . Alderman Corles seconded the nomination amid " confusion worse confounded . " E . Lloyd , Esq ., proposed Mr . Hardy . Leonard Ledbrooke , Esq ., seconded the nomination . Mr . Bailej , Sir T . Wilde , and Mx . Hardy then addressed the electors .
Tauston—Ob Monday , the nomination for the candidates for the borough of Taunton took place . The Right Hon . Henry Labouchere was proposed by Dr . Blake ; and the nomination was seconded by Mr . Bunter . Mr . Bainbridge was proposed by Mr . Wm . Beadon ; and seconded by Mr . Henry Leigh . Mr . Wilberforce , the Tory candidate , was proposed by Mr . Badcock ; and seconded by Mr . Lee . Mr . Hazleton and Mr . Edward Beadon respectively proposed and seconded Mr . Hall , the other Tory candidate . Horsham— Mr . Hurst , tho Whig candidate for this borough having resigned , Mr . Scarlet , the Conservative , was on Monday returned without opposition .
Ahdover . —The nomination for this borough took place on Monday . Mr . Etwall was * proposed by Mr . Thomas Heath and seconded by Mr . W . Marsh . Sir J . Pollen was proposed by Mr . Criswick and seconded by Mr . John Porr . Lord W . Paget was proposed by Mr . Muuday and seconded by Mr . Hitohcock . The candidates having severally addressed the assemblage in front of the hustings , a bhovr of hands was taken , and declared to be in favour of Lord W . Paget and Mr . Etwall . A poll was demanded on behalf of Sir J . Pollen .
Coventry . —The nomination of candidates to represent the ancient city of Coventry in Parliament took place on Monday . The Under-Sheriff having opened the business , the Right Hen . E . Ellice was proposed by A . H . Pearg , and Beconded by Mr . G . Baddley . Mr . Williams- « aa nominated by Mr . W . Clarke , and seconded by Mr . John Hilton . Thomas Weir , the Tory candidate , was proposed by T . Cope , Esq ., and . seconded Jby K . K . Rotherham , Esq . A show of hands was taken , and declared by the Sheriff to be in favour of . Ellice ana ¦ WiUmmu . A poll was demanded on the pan of Mr . Weir .
Cheltenham . — The ncminatioM of candidates for this Borough took place on Moaday , at eleven o'clock . The hustings were erected on an open piece of ground , called Boy ' s Hill . There could not be less than 12 , 000 persona present . The returning officer went through the usual form and ceremony , when Mr . Greaves proposed the Honourable Craven Berkeley as a proper person to represent the people : of Cheltenham in the Commons House of Parliament . He tried to gull the people with tho liberality of the Ministry . He referred them to what they had done ia the East , in Egypt , and especially in China , and wound up by praising them for their liberality in trying to repeal the Corn
Laws . Mr . Bulyen seconded him . Colonel Watson proposed Mr . Ogg Gardner . Pearson Thompson , Esq ., seconded Mr . Ogg Gardner , amidst ories of " turn coat , " " renegade , " "Jim Crow , " "Jnmp Jim Crow , " &c . He could not get a , heating . Mr . Thompson waa formerly a Whig , and warm supporter of Mr . Berkeley . Mr . Hooper proposed , and Mr , Goding seconded , Colonel Perronet Thompson as a proper person to represent the people of Cheltenham in the CommonB House of Parliament ; they gave the Whigs a good lashing . Mr . Heoper is the proprietor of the Cheltenham Free Press paper . Mr . Goding ia a Chartist . The ahow of hands was in favour of Mr . Berkeley . A poll waa demanded for Mr . Ogg Gardiner .
Gkeenock . —On Thursday evening , the 24 th ult ., at seven o ' clock , ' Sir Thomas Coohrane adaressed a public meeting , in the Sheriff ' s Court Hall , and as a bait to catch the elector flats , and bring round the non-electors to his side , made a miserable attempt on the gullibility of those present , by giving a lengthened tirade of Tory doctrine , showing the benefits the country had derived from a long series of Conservative policy ; also the glorious results and prospects that might be effected when these would-be friends of the people , the Tories , got into office ; and promised , if returned for Greenoek , to be a firm supporter , aud a determined propper up of our glorious constitution , which is the envy and admiration of all the royal thieves and public
robbers of the surrounding cations , and throughout the gk . be . An individual having put a question regarding the Impressment Act , he stated that from personal experience he deeply deplored tbe honors produced to many families and individuals from impressment ; but there was not such an act in operation at present , and if evei it was proposed , he would give it his strenuous opposition . Other questions were put , but could not be answered on account of the Whigs' determination to put down the Tories , by hissing and howling , and all suoh noises , which caused Sir Thomas to retire along with a few friends , who were cheered by the Tories presentthe Workies , who are all Chartists , looking coolly on , and enjoying the squabbles of the robber factions .
James Dunlop , Esq ., Justice of Peace , Clerk , and Tory agent , presented himself in front of the bench , and delivered a short address , calling upon the working men to elect a chairman of their own , as he had always seen them conduct their meetings in good order ; which suggestion was immediately adhered to , and Mr . Adam Hillons , that sterling Democrat , who had just entered the meeting , was unanimously called to the chair . Order being then restored , the Chairman declared himself opposed to both Whigs and Tories . Having bees called upon yesterday by Mr . Wallace , and also Sir Thomas Coehrane , the Whig and Tory candidates , who are going from door to door canvassing , he had told them that it was his intention to remain neutral
on the present contest , and that , as chairman of this meeting , he would give fair play to all parties who might thi&k fit to address them on this occasion , so that the meeting might come to a resolution how they were to act regarding the present contending factions , and called upon any person who waa prepared to pome forward and they would get a fair hearinc . when ' a working man in the gallery roseupandshowed the gross inconsistency between Mr . WaUac ' t former pledges , and the lino of conduct he bad subsequently pursued , whioh wm listened to with marked attention . The next person who claimed the » ttention of the meeting . through thecUauc wMHufchM'Uwmth , declaredJus
Esq ., Writer , who , about a year ago , willingness to be the Chartigt hangnail « f this district ; but who , on this occasion , delivered one of themosVtreasonabie and sedition * htta » fw » that has emanated from any Whig in tlufl fttstter trace the public pisplays of the black flags , death ' s heads , and recommendation to guillontiue the tailor king , and the members of the House of Lords , by the then moral-force liberty-loving Whigs , and also declared himself to be a Universal Suffrage man , and that he would rather see a Cha ? tiat government than a Tory one in power . In this strain he continued for about half an hour , to the surprise of every one present that knew his political sentiments , and splendidly displaying the sort of mild language the Whigs can use for party purposes . A working nian now claimed the right to be beard , and was assisted up into the . Sheriff ' s Bench , when be opened a nxe
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upon the Tories for the passing tbe so-much-talkedabout Corn Laws in the year 1816 , against tin will of the people at the paint of the bayonet , also the Manchester Masacre , when the people were sabred for petitioning for » repeal of the said laws , and when the present Lord Melbourne ( then Sir Charles Lambe ) moved a vote of thanks , ia the House of Commons , to the butchers in that bloody affair . He also alluied to the legalized murders of H » rdie , Baird , and Wilson , and the spy system of 1818 and 1820 , in Scotlaad , and continued lashing the Whigs for their cruelty to the incarcerated Chartists now suffering in the dungeons of England , concluding by moving the following resolution" That this meeting of the inhabitants of Greenoek
have no confidence in either of tbo factions , as they consider this present appeal to their constituents as only a struggle for power , and they would also record their conviction that neither peace nor prosperity can be the lot of this country till the Houso of Commons be elecUd by Universal Suffrage , and the Charter the law of the land . " Dr . Doueliy mow stepped forward , and in his Uoual eloquent aud powerful inannor , descanted on both factions , and showed the necessity of the Chartists at present making a bold staud , aud not to allow themselves either to be led away by Whigs or Tories , aad concluded by seconding the motion . After the usual chetrs for the Charter ; &c , and a vote of thanks to the Chairman , tha meeting , whioh was a complete crush , dispersed .
Hawjck . —After it became known that J . B . Elliot , late member for this county , ( Roxburgh ) had given . up his canvass , allowing Mr . Scott , Buccleuch ' s nominee to- walk the coarse , a notice appealed , simply announcing that Mr . Elliot would arrive ia Hawick , ( or rather was only expected , ) on Thursday , at three o ' clock . Different reports beiiitj ia circulation , a deputation from the Chartist Committtee , waited upon three different members of ths Whig Committee on Thursday morning , and it ; quired if it was their intention to propose any resolutions to the meeting , which , was expected to take pLtce on Mr . Elliot ' s arrival ; they all professed their utter ignorance ef any intention of the kind , and said they knew of no arrangement whatever . Upon
which the deputation told them if they proposed any resolution approving of tho present ministry or John Elliot ' s conduct while in Parliament , they would oppose them . As the hour drew near , appearances plainly indicated that tho Whigs meant to muster ail their strength—their mills being shut and their warehouses closed—the men gathering in froni of the Whig Reading Room , from one of the windows of which Mr . Elliot was expected to speak . Mr . E . arrived at the hour specified , and immediately took his station at the open window , from whence he delivered a long address , which appeared to hare cost him a great deal of trouble in preparing , as it was very hard to deliver it , several times having nearly stuck in his throat , and would not come up without
assistance from those near him . He drew a very miserable picture of the present state of the country —its commerce ruined—its factories working short time—its working population in a state of privation and suffering , and its finances in confusion . He next stated the remedies proposed ky the Whigs for thiB state of affairs , which he lauded as infallible . A stranger to the connection of the Hon . Gentiemaa with , the Whigs would naturally have concludod , oft hearing his speech , that he or the party he supported could have had no hand in governing the country during the time these evils had been perpetrated ; but when it was known that he had been an out and out supporter of the ministry who had ruled tho country for the last-ten-years , and had had an active
hand in bringiug us into the miserable condition he described , it was no wonder that the faint cheers of his supporters were met by the groans aud hisses of the great majority of those present , especially when it was observed that among all his plans , he never once mentioned reducing the expenditure to meet the diminished revenue . At the close of his speech , Walter Wilson , manufacturer , attempted to propose a vote of thanks to Mr . Elliot , when Charles Hunter , chairman of the Chartist Association , followed by Adam Easton and a few more , demanded admittance into the room to address the meeting before any resolution was put . A . Easton , in the few remarks he made shewed the fallacy of some of the statements made by Mr . Elliot , shewed
that the Whigs had added to the burdens of the country—that they , had added nearly sixty millions to the National Debt , in proof of which ho reRd ^ an extract from Chambers ' * Information for the Peop ' e , from which it appeared that in the year 1816 , the debt was £ 864 , 822 , 461 ; in 1832 , it was reduced to £ 782 , 6 S 7 ' 234 ; andin 1839 , itamountedto £ 84 l , 000 , 000 . JSo reply waa attempted to this statement b y any of the party inside , who did all they could to silence or confuse him by repeated interruptions and annoyances of every description . C . Hunter made a very good use of John Elliot ' s voting against the release
of the political prisoners , the New Poor Law , ita cruelty and injustice ; the Rural -Police , &c , till tho Whigs left the room , and . sent the landlord , accompanied by a constable , to put the Chartists out . Oa reaonmg tne street , O . Hunter was elected chairman , and Anthony Hay proposed a resolution , ta the effect , that both Whigs aud Tories having contributed to bring the country into its present miserable cosdition , this meeting has no confidence ia either of the factions . It was put to the meeting , and not a single hand was held up against it . Three cheers were then given for Fear ^ us O'Connor and the Charter , when the meeting quietly dispersed .
Hudderspield . —The men who a few years ago ' jumped out of their clogs into their carriages , ' have this day called their men together and told them they must prepare for Wakefield next Moaday , and at their peril they show hands for any other than Murpeth and Milton ; if they do , a watch will be set upon every company , "who will report , and they most abide the consequence . Thia is Stark-eye liberalise . Wbo would not shed his last drop of blood for the bloody and brutal Whigs . —An Operative , June 29 . Newcastle-upon-Tyne , Mondav , June as A deputation was appointed by Mr . Bronterre O Brien ' s committee to wait upon the Sheriff to request a proportionate share of tickets of admission to the huatiugs for the frienda of Mr . O'B . On Friday
evening , as soon as Mr . O'Brien ' s address arrived , the Sheriff said he had no tickets to give , but referred them to the committees of the other two candidates . When the Sheriff found that tbey would not succumb ( every 006 of the committee being working men , ) he sent his footman to the committee on Sunday evening , requesting them to appoint & deputation to wait upon the Sheriff , who told' them that if they intended to bring Mr . O'B . forward , tkat his friends were perfectly welceme to a share of the hustinge , and directed then to the TJnder-Sheiiff , to receive tickets , who put on * until thia morning , when he wished Mr . O Brien ' a friends to allow the Sheriff to declare the number of hands of the people in favour of Mr . O'Brien , ( if the case should be 80 , ) but the number of hands of
electors to be in favour of the others , and to allow it to pass without going to a poll . Upon these terms only would he allow Mr . O'Brien's friends a place on the hustings , without depositing £ 50 te bear the expencea of tha poll , although they told him they had relinquished the intention of bringing Mr . O'B . to a poll , and quoted Lord Abinger's decision on the case Of Muntz v . Staige , / whieh case they -would not admit . The deputation told the Under-Sheriff that they considered that he was going beyond his duty , and after upwards of three-quarters of an hour ' s argument , the following agreement was entered into between Mr . Sinclair and tha Under-Sheriff , viz : —If when the show of hands ate taken for Mr , O'B . the High-Sheriff can declare upon oath , that notwithstanding the show of
hands are in favour of Mr . O'B . yet the majority of electors handa are in favour of the others , we would then leave them to decide their own combined factions as tbey bad a mind ; but if Mr . JamesjB . O'Brien should be carried by a majority , he should declare so , and should consider him the fair representative by law , unless the others ( who-had agreed to walk the ground ) decided their differences at tbe poll ; upon which terms only Mr . Sinclair was furnished with tickets . After the hustings vras packed by the Whigs and Tories—after the other candidates were moved and seconded , Mr . William Atkins moved , and Mr . John David Edgar , both electors , seconded , " That James B O'Brien , Esq . is a fit and proper person to represent this borough in Parliament" Mr . Georee Binns , of Sonderland ,
addreased the congregated thousands , on behalf of Mr . O'Brien , in a beautiful style . He exposed the villany of both Whigs and Tories , and in a very able and energetic manner eulogised Mr . O'R's talents and political sentiments . He likewise illustrated the principles of the Charter , and showed how its principles were calculated to ameliorate the present misery so very prevalent among the industrious classes . The Sheriff then put Mr . Hodgson , when ISO hands , in , at least , ten or 12 , 000 were held up for him . Mr . Ord had about 100 , and Mr . O ' B . all the rest , which I tbink could not be less than 11 , 000 . Before the Sheriff declared th « result , Mr . Atkin ' s , the propose * of Mr . O'B . was asked if Mr . O'B . was to goto the poll , whereon Mr . A . answered that Mr . O'Brian declined going to the poll , and would abide by . the result of the sh ow of hands . The Sheriff said , " That Mr . O'Brien was « arried by show of bands , bat as Mr . O'Brien retired , Mr . H . Hind and Mr . Ord were duly elected ; " upon
which Mr . Sinclair « aid he was surprised to hear tho Sheriff give such a decision , and u Mr . O'Briwrt secretary , protested against the decision of the Sheriff He likewise protested against any one representing this borough in Parliament in preference to Mr . O'Brien , he being carried by at least two-thirds of the elector *' hands , and unanimous by the non-electors , and immediately retired to the Committ « # -rooni . A written protest against the decision of the High Sheriff was signed by thirty of the Committee , and a deputation of three waited upon him , and delivered it into bis hand . A copy of the protest Tas sent to be printed , and the tows will be placarded with it to-morrow morning . Jl public meeting of the Inhabitants is called by placard , to be held on Wednesday meeting , " to take into consideration the propriety , of petitioning Parliament against allowing Mr . Ord to take bis seat , and declaring John Hodgson Hinde and James Bronterre O'Brien the duly and truly elected representative * of ttdl borough in Parliament . ''
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Northern Star (1837-1852), July 3, 1841, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct556/page/7/
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