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THE BRITISH PRESS. peesurriptuous is it in the son, who has noindependence at all—who depends on his father for support ? If he were returned, he must lietiure himself, before he can sit, for he is not qualified in point of fortune. Bnt even if' he did take his seat, he is not capable of represeuting you ; you ail have heard him speak —you can esti. mate his feeble attempts at oratory ; he would not be listened to five minutes In the House of Commons. Here then, Gentle. men, is a person, candidate for your representation, who porsesaes neither family, fortune, nor ability. His eloquence is on a par with the empty declamation of his friend, Mr. Rushton, the hire ling orator from Liverpool, who is, perhaps, at this very moment, spitting out his venom against those measures of Government which he praised the other day in the presence of Mr. Huakis !tom in Liverpool. Mr. Cobbett is right in calling Mr. Woor and his partisan hirpoctitea. Though Mr. Cobbett plainly de nies a coalition with Mr. IVond (and perhaps truly.) Mr. Wood has not denied a coalition with Mr. (:onbett's Committee. here's a proof of it ; tickets have been given out bearing these words, " An independent—Cobbett and Wood ; roast beef and plum pudding." ( laughter.) Beside", only remember Mr. Wood's harangues, bow full of violence. His principles are those of Radicalism—principles which, if they ever prevail in this country, must bring on its de 'inaction. We may say of them what Fox, the great Foa4said of the repeal of the Test Act. fining down to the Howie of Commons one day, be was asked by a friend who met him where he was going? am going down," said he, " to move a repeal of the Test Act, and when that is repealed (turning on his heel) it is all up with England. So, when the Radical principles are carried, we may truly say It's all tip with England. Some men who this morning cote ed Mr. Cobbett'a tally-box to vote for him, were beaten out nealn with sticks, because they would not give their second vote for 1 Mr. Woad. Now, must here not be something rotten at the bot tom of this, not that I Ray Mr. Cobbett is a party to it. Mr. Cob- bet told us yesterday he was going to the country. I thought he was going to give up the business altogether, as he had nothing to do, and that " Othello's occupation's gone." ( Laughter. ) He says to-day he has an equal ay.rsion to all his opronents, and promises not to let any unsworn voters into the door that leads to his tally-box. Now this is equivocal; it is only ren,sr ing the struggle for entrance, from the tally-box to the door—a mere change of place. However, get near the door, you, my friends, and if you are not allowed to pass quietly, fight your way in--(Harra%) and if it he necessary, I'll be there myself, and lend you a hand in the fight, by G--(Shouting," we will, we will.") And:now one word to the ladle% t we hope they will not relax their kind exertions in my Gallant Friend's favour. I must admit that Mr. Wood is a ruing man—that Mr Stanley is a young man, a tine young man—that Mr. Cobbett is a fine animal (laughter); hut 1 also say, that my brave and gallant friend, Captain Barrie, is a tine man ; to be sure, he is married, but is not he the better for that, for setting an example to alYthe lovers of all the ladies around rate? (Acclamations. Isughte-, and appla , ic.) Then add to this, his bravery—his services—his sea's_ "hough to his share some grey hails chance to fall, Look at his deeds, and you'll forget them all." The conclusion of the gallant Captain's oration was greeted wi Circe cheers. _ _ . Mr. STANLEY spoke a few minutes. but said nothivg. Mr. Woon declaimed against the Test Act, and informed his hearers that the King was friendly to the cause of religious liberty, but was shackled by the influence of the boroughoiongers. Mr. CORBETT repeated. st eiglito'eloek, from his porter-house, the abuse against his opponents, which he had uttered on the hosting'. He tickled the fine fancy of the many-headed monster, till it roared like a sucking dove." WEDNESDAY, TWELVE O'CLOCK. _ _ _ Captain Colquit's advice to the Blues yesterday evening was not lost : they rallied at rise...ea o'clock this morning, in consider able numbers, around the (bar to Cobbett's tally-box, _solved to force an entrance into it the mament the doors should be opened ; another party stood at the legitimate avenue, the door to Captain Barrie's tally-box, their object being the pre.occupation of both boxes at once.. and thus (as the ewes are polled one at a time from each box) the opportunity of polling two votes. one from their own box and one from:Coblieter, to one of :11r. W oad' .„ Tie Blues, at Cobbett ' s door, were however scarcely warm in their station, when a numerous body of those who vote for t'ob be't and Woorl jointly, rushed on them, drove them from the door, after a short but severe resistance, and seized the position aban. doned by the defeated foe. The liarryites, though conquered not subdued, cloned by a privve door the Court-yard of the market, within which the hustings stand, and instantly occupied Cobbett's box. One of the Greens (Wood) observed the rear of the Blues entering the private door and gave the word to his comrades ; the Grecas. like lightning, darted through the door after the Tories— attacked them in the box with fists, clubs, and other pmular weapons—routed them a second time, and seized the important atation—Cobliett's tally-box, and filled Wood's box with the overflow (tom Cobbett's. The Mayor went on the hustings before nine, and seeing them filled before the hour of opening the Court (nine o'clock). ordered thetn to be cleared. The Radicals were oczordingly driven from the possession of the well-fought field, much to their discontent. Nine o'clock came—all the doors were opened to all parties at the same moment. This was fol lowed by a tremendous rush of the people on the hosting; from six diffitent quarters. The first that reached them was one of Captain Barrie's agents : having passed through his own box, he rushed towards Cobbett's, threw up the bar of Cribbers box, and opened it to his party, who followed him. Wood's party rushed in at the same moment, and a sttuggle ensued between them for the possession of Cobbett's booth. iVood's party haring the advantage of heavy staves. overpowered Barrio's, and a third time succeeded in occupying the disputed position. This was followed by . a scene of altercation, discord, quarrelling , reproach. ing, shou ting—a thousand tongues going at once, and nobody listening. Captain Daunt c-1 have a majority of votes if they arc allowed to cane in. Mavott—Let then all parties go out again, and come in Tete.. ably. and each take his chance. Irood's Agent—That will only cause another rush a-d fight worse than the tiro. If Captain Barrie persists in bring ng his friends up in this manner, we'll turu them uut again, and Let him take the consequences. Captain BAIRIE to the Agent—You lead your men or, Mr. Blockhouse. BLACKMUN/IT—You gave the first challenge. Csplair. An Elector-1 protest against the illegal manna of proceeidng this morning. Dr. CROMPTON—Mr. Mayor, you ought to censure the con duct of that person who threw up the barrier of Mr. Cobbett's booth. N—l have something else to do now. Mr. Ilf.Aciaturebr —Get it be noted that the person who did that illegal act is Deputy Clerk of the Peace to the Corporation. Mr. BINCRIL (Captain Dairies agent)-111 do the same again if it be necessary. We are justifiable in using stratagem to coun- IC:3Ct the force employed by you. Maros—'• Open the Court and be silent. I'll hear nn more al tercation ; p oceed to the polling." After some minutes the tomult had subsided, sod the polling commenced. 111 r. IVood's party being It possession of Cobbett's booth as well as Wood's, pollvtl two totes to one of Captain Barrie't It wan remarked for the first time, that every voter of Cobbett's gave his second vote to Mr. Wood t not that in reality any coalition exists between Cobbett and Wood, but because the workmen, seeing that they cannot by their plumpeto Motu Cobbett, are now resolved to elect the Candidate I Wood) whoa principles they consider the best after Cobbett's.— Besides. Cobbett having ceased to give them drink, has lost much of hilir.fluence over the mob. WF.DNESDAT, Font o'CLoci. At half -mat one o'clock, a friend of Captain llarrie ' a, Mr. P. Iforrocks, st•empted to enter the hustings through Cobitett's booth. hot, being known by Wood anti cobbett's party. was prevented. Ile then appeared in the open yard, in front of the hustings, and informed the Mayor that he was obstructed in going up to poll, and declared that the freedom of elecion was violated. The ;gavot ordered him to be assisted from the yard, and brought on the hustings. lie accordingly ascended, and repented his corn plsint. The Mayor ordered the Chief Constable to remove the obstructing multitude at Cobbett's door. The constable having hits!, declared that he was resisted in obeying the Mayor's orders, and that he had not sufficient force to overpower the re•istanee. Mr. HALL, Capt. Barrie's lawyer, protested against the Mayor's proceeding with the poll, till the freedom of election should be secured. by opening the door to Cobbett's booth. The MAYOR 'mid, that if the crowd would not open that door. and withdraw their obstruction, he would adjourn the Court, and snal for a military force. Mr. Hermits, and other friends of Captain Barrie's, then azain teed to enter by Cobbett's door, but were prevented. Mr. llrry (the Town Bailiff and Assessor) went to aseertvin the fact of ob atturtion, and reported to the Mayor in the affirmative. Mr. Fitzimmons, a friend of Cobbett's. and a tailor, said that it the doors to the booths if the other Candidates were opened, Mr Cobbett's would be opened also. hot not otSerw'sr. Be added, that he and some of Mr. Cobbett's men were turned out or Mr. Stanley'sbo oh. m b pi . BAa ale said, the obstructions were caused by !U r. Wood's Wont) tirrii,ll it. Criptßlß BARRIE exp'ained. If it was not Mr. IVoCRI'II mob. It watt a mob in Vie interest of Mr. Wood. Ile then presented a stitten protest against any further polling, until freedom of access to die hurings should he secured to his friends. After much altercation and tumultuous uproar, which incased every moment, the Mayor, hopeless of obtaining order, adjourned the Court till nine o'clock to-morrow morning, at two o'clock.— The votes at ibis time were, Stanley . . 14701 Barrie . . Wood 905 Cobbe't 653 The town is in the greatest agitation—the streets full of anatous crowds Cobbeit's and Mood's bands, banners, and mobs have joined, and are parading the town to the most popular Irish airs, " F.rin go neigh," Patrick's day," " Garryowen." awain Barrie's men are stiffing quietly before his hotel, busily " 7 4:11pied in cutting pieces of timber into ponderous clubs. The holinisy have bean sent fur post haste ; they are expected to arrive every hour. A garleman of the name of Cartwright has been 'etiously wounded in the head by a blow from a club. Cobbett's ;fiends are delighted—they fancy that the disputes between Bar rie and 'I% ood will cause another election. Cobbett is almost forgotten. The contest, the hostility, the conflicts, are exclu sively between Wood's party and Barrie's. Cobbett's Committee join the former as a Refortner against the Tory, • lb the further hope of Wlrrirrating (he dispute. of annoying both parties, and ob f Lin ing grounds of a petition against whichever of them (Barrie or NVoixf ) shall happen to be returned. Cobbett is not in town, but wi:t come in front the country bef ire six o'clock. It is expected cuit die Tory mob 'III commene: hostilities when the military shall have arrived. How matters will te-minate, who will be elected, rejected, knocked down, beaten, battered, or bruised, is a topic of earnest conjecture, particularly among the women, who have all deserted their houses, and are scattered through the streets in debating groups ; filling the men's ears with their noisy decla mations against Toryism, and the moat impostible nimours of murder, suicide, bloodshed, fractures, and every dreadful inci dent ; and all because Captain Barrie happens to be a Tory. NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION. _.—......... ALNIVICIC, JUNE 20, QUARTER PAST FOUR. I Send you the number of persons polled, having examined the poll-books myself : CLORE OF THE FIRST DAY. 74Liddell 1 Howick Bell 70 Beaumont . . b 3 CAMBRIDGE COUNTY ELECTION. WRDSZSDAY EvENINO. The nomination for this minty took place this morning, in the Market-place, in presence of a large concourse or persons, who, throughout, behaved themselves in a very quiet and orderly manner. The High Sheriff, THOMAS SKEELS FLYER, Esq. haying gone through the usual formalities, Mr. If Am3ION rt advanced, and proposed Lord Charles Somerset Manners as • lit person to represent them in the ensuing Par liament. Mr.WADDINGTON seconded the nomination. Lord C. 31aNNEIts said, after the many years in which he had been connected with them as their Representative, it was, per haps, hardly nee eRiRR y that he should detain them by an explana tion of the principles which regulated his public conduct. They wets already known to dim they were principles fixed and steady, and from which he should never swerve. There was one point on which he would say a few words—that of the Corn Laws. He considered it impossible for the British farmer to compete with the foreign grower, unless a sufficient protecting duty was imposed on the latter; and unless this always was done. he was convinced ruin would• ensue, not merely to the agriculturists, but also to every other interest of the country. On these grounds he had. and ever would, advocate the Corn Laws. (Applause.) Others might be more eloquent, and more able, but he would yield to none in the zeal which he bore, and in the industry which he displayed, for the protection of their Constitution, which was the envy of sur rounding nations. (A laugh.) He would do his utmost to protect the interests of that county in the event of their returning him as one of their Representatives. The Rev. Mr. Tow xI. EV proposed Lord Francis Godolphin Oshcwne„ who, he said, for zeal, activity, and tale.;t, was fully qua lified to represent them. Air. SPOONER seconded the nomination; and after eulogizing the conduct and character of Lord Osborne, alluded to the oppo. sition which it was known would be attempted, and described it as a most unhandsome one. (Grit uproar, and cries of " Hum bug.") Lord F. Ono a E said, his conduct had been before them for 16 ream He was an old servant. The promises he had made when he first came amongst them he had redeemed. lie was willing to answer any questions which might he put, and explain to them what course he in future intended to pursue. Ile had done nothing to forfeit their good opinion, and therefore truste l they would re elect him. If an opposition were attempted, he pledged himself to poll the county to the list man. (Applause.) Mr. IVEt.t.s wished to inquire of Lord Manners, whether, if re-elected, he would vote for Reform ? Lord C. MANNERS declined answering the question, as he con %Meted it the business of a Representative to be guided by the sr suments which might be adduced when any question came under biscussion. (Cries of " Bravo—no shackles.") Mr. 11'Et.t.s said. had the country been prosperous. and taxes light and easy, he should not,have come forward to address them. Rut little eloquence had been displayed by the nominees of Lord Manners, and for a good reason ; his supporters knew they had little to say for him. He had talked about protecting the interests of the county, but it was well known lie had not forgot his own interests. Mr. Wells proceeded at great length to discuss the bear ings of the currency question, and then proceeded to say, that although perfectly willing to give his support to Lord Osborne, still he could not extend the same to Lord Manners. fled he to nominate a Fox-hunter or a General, he should have no objection to the Noble Lord ; but as a Legislator he could not support him. Was it to he supposed he would vote for a reduction of taxation ? AFfiat taxes would he vote against ? There was the Archbishop of Canterbury ; he could not aff.rd to lose anything from his slender pittance : no more could the Speaker of the House of Commons, nor the Lord Chancellor of Ireland, nor the Lord Bishop of Ely. (Laughter.) As to the latter personage, if the house of Rutland had done nothing more to deserve the ill-will of the county than the raising of him to the See of Ely, he should consider it 3 su ffi c i en t ground for opposing them with all his might. 111 r. Wells went on at great length, in a tirade against the Bishop of Ely, and against the mode in which hedistributed the preferments of the Diocese; and concluded by proposing Henry John Adeane, Esq., a gentleman who, he said, was well known to them all, and who they all re spected. Ile had not seen Mr. Adeane, nor did he know that he would stand ; but whether or no, he should propose him, and would, if it were necessary, keep open the poll fur him till ev er y freeholder had come forward. (Applause.) The motion being seconded, Mr.A DEANE came forward, and was received with loud cheering. He felt much obliged by the manner in which his name had been received, but still he felt he could not in honour accept their offer. He had pledged himself to Lord Osborne not to oppose him, and as be felt assured that the county could not return two Whig Mem bers. he was determined not to do any thing whieh could endanger Lord Oshome's return. He could not prevent being put in nomi nation, but he hoped his friends would understand it was against his wish, and without his consent, that it had been done. If an op. portunity should occur, which would warrant him in coming for ward, without committing a violence to his honeur, he would avail himself of it; but he could not consent to stand now, without being guilty of violence to his own conscience—a thing which he never would do. _ _ Mr. WELLS said, Mr. Adeane might decline if he liked, but he was determined to persist in nominating him, and would, if it were necessary, stand a poll for him. fie would subscribe 201. himself towards the expenses, and he :rusted others would follow his ex am le. (Applause.) The fliGit SnEttivr, after the usual proclamation. took the sense of the Meeting, which was decidedly in favour of Lord Os borne and Mr. Adeane. _ A poll was immediately demanded by Lord Manners, and was appointed by the Sheriff to commence to-morrow morning. Mr. ADEANE came forward, and said they had placed him in a very a..kward situation. he hail told them L.; 'as pledged not to Lord oolowne, anti lie could only say, that aterttriii,t he could not prevent them from voting for him, still he could, if re. turned, defeat their object, by accepting the Chiltern Hundreds, am: that he was determined on doing. Mr. WELLS said, so much the better, as in that case they should have another election. He war determined to persevere in the poll. . _ Sveral gentlemen ohsetved crongly on the folly of such a course; after which the Meeting separated. SUSS-X ALBCTION. JUNE I. It was pretty generally known yesterday, early in the afternoon, that Sir O. Webster intended to offer himself for the county. He declared his intention, in hie speech from the window in the even ing. This morning Mr. Burrell was pot in nomination by Col. Lloyd, and seconded by R. Aldridge, E.g. ; Mr. Curteis by Sir Henry Goring, seconded by Shiner. Esq.; and Sir Godfrey Webster by J. Barton, Esq. seconded by J. Powell, Esq. Colonel I.i.oen, in addressing the electors, said, they were now assembled to elect two Members for this county, and after paying a very high compliment to the High Sheriff. he said that, in dis charging this important duty, we should place our confidence in men who would not betray us. It was necessary to send such Members to Parliament who would be independent. In looking to his lion. Friend, Mr. Burrell, he looked upon one who had had the honour of representing this county in three successive Parlia ments, during which time he had never swerved from his duty. In all private concerns of the county, he would venture to say that he had ever been free of access to all who might have had occasion to consult him. He had no doubt, as he always had, he always would strictly a•tend to every thing connected with the best inte rests of the county of Sussex. Ile begged leave to propose NValter Burrell, Esq. as une of their Representatives in Parliament. This proposition was seconded by el r ALOTODGE.who observed i that, as Mr. Burrell had so well discharged the duty of a Member for so many years, he considered him a most proper person to repre. sent the county. Sir HARRY Goats° said, I appear once more before you to no minate Edward Jeremiah Curteis, Esq. as a fit person to represent this county in Parliament. Mr. Curteis, six years ago, promised to support, to the best of his power, the agricultural interest of the county. He has redeemed his pledge, baying, whenever any ques tion was brought forward in the senate, uniformly assisted in it to relieve the agricultural interest. This, Gentlemen, was a strong reason for your wishing to hold him in hie office, and he f e lt pc,. fectly satisfied he should be returned unanimously. (Laughter.) Captain Slit rem ea seconded the nomination by Sir H. Goring, which he said he did most cheerfully. He observed, that during the time lie had sat in the House or Commons, he had watched his conduct, and he trusted all present had done the same. He thanked hint most cordially for his conduct in Parliament. JOHN BARTON, Esq. then rose, and said it had been for some time his determination to address the freeholders respecting their Representatives in Parliament. He did not know till last night that there would be any more duty for him to perform, than to enter his protest against the infringement of their rights. which had been so long practised by the aristocracy of Sussex. If he had looked at his own insignificancy alone in the county, he should have thought he might have been charged with impertinence; but however humble the individual who addressed them, he conceived, as the Representative of the majority of freeholders in Sussex, he might have some claims to be heard. Ile in fact stood forth only as the mouth-piece of the electors, and he would venture to say that the majority thought with him. The two Gentlemen who had been put in nomination had made it a matter of praise that they had sup. ported the agricultural interest. He himself was a landholder, and he would tell Mr. Curteis that he had not been an inattentive oh. server of his Parli‘mentary cond.tet. He had found that Mr. Cur. teis was ready to compliment Ministers by voting with them when the rights of the people were to be infringed ; but when hie own money was likely to he drawn out of his pocket by their measures!, he was then opposing there. At the last election, many who had promised him their votes for the Hon. Baronet had submitted to he drawn like a flock of negroes to these hustings. He then alluded to the degraded condition of other countries, the inhabitants of which were once ar independent as we are.—We have not spice to we the remainder of his speech, which went on to considerable . lie Concluded by proposing Sir Godfrey Webster as a fit proper person to represent this county. Seconded by James Ern. Mr. Burt RELL then rose, and explained his political conduct rearing the 15 years he had been a Member for Sussex. He had Indeavoured during that time to fulfil the functions of that office. Ille declared that he wanted no place nor honours; he only looked M the approbation of those who returned him to Patliament. He dented primitively any edalition with Mr. Curlers. He had done what he considered his duty, in and out of Parliament, in endea vouring to improve and better the condition of the people. Mr erRTEIS rose and said, six years had now elap se d sin ce l i e had the honour of making his politics known to them. lie was again before them to render an account of his stewardship. He would assure them lie had done his duty faithfully, and if he were returned, would act upon the same independent principles which be had already ehewn. He entered into a statement of the votes be had given for the repeal of taxes, &c.; and concluded by thanking the freeholders for the patience they had *hewn in listen ing to him. Mr. SHE/moon—The honourable and worthy Gentleman who sits next you alluded to Mr. Cullen' and Lord G. Cavendish— the question is whether an understanding tan not been made. Alr. Cowrie!' solemnly declared that no understanding had taken place. Sir GODFREY WEBSTER said he was in hopes, till a late hour last night, that a wealthier, he would not pay himself so bad a compliment as to say a better, Candidate would have come lorwani to offer himself. Ile acknowledged he came forward as a punio ment to the late Representatives, for their bad conduct at the late election, and he would call upon the freeholder, to make him the instrument of chastisement to them, by returning him their Hence. sentative. lie thought it most unaccountable conduct of Mr. Cavendish, after the pledge he had made, not to appear; and he could not bat think an understanding existed to accountfor this ex traordinary conduct. Sir Godfrey entered into a number of topics ; amongst the rest, he charged Mr. Conti. with a change of princi ples since 1809, and read an extract of a letter, to shcw that he was at that time favourable to Reform. A discussion was carried of rather warmly by Sir Godfrey and 31r. Herbert Concur. At the close of the speech it was agreed by all three Candidates that n-ither of them should go to any expense to bring up voters, nor employ agents. The polling commenced at three o'clock. FRIDAY MORNING. State of the poll yesterday at the close : Burrell - .199 I Sir G. Webster - 67 Curteis &i i The polling commenced, by agreement, at ten o'clock this morn. ins. The numbers at twelve were, for the day— Webster 351 Curteis . - 8 Burrell - The plan laid down for the Candidates to be at nn expense. has had the effect of restoring quiet in the place; scarcely any thing this morning could have indicated the existence of this being the theatre of a contested county election. At twelve o'clock not one had polled from Brighton. STATE OF THE POLL AT ONE O'CLOCK. Burrell . 54 I Curteis - . 40 IVebster - . 41 1 . FRIDAY AFTERNOON. We have not heard that Burrell has cauvessed at all. The town is perfectly quiet. The two City Members are going to met t their friends at dinner, ■t their inns, to-day. The squib writers are at work again. STATE OF THE POLL AT THREE o'c Lock. Burrell - 911 Curteis . 68 Webster 80 SATURDAY AFTF.RHOOW. To-day, up to twelve o'clock, not one person had voted from Brighton, and only one all day yesterday. It is said the Duke of Norfolk's interest will be in favour of Sir 0. Webster. STATE OF TILE POLL AT THREE O'CLOCK. Burrell . 114 il Webster 62 - . • Curteis • 87 MONDAY, THREE O'CLOCK. Nine vehicles have just arrived from Brighton, three of which are singe-coaches loaded with voters for Sir 0. Webster, most or whom say they will give him 'dumpers. They drove up to the Town Hall in procession, with Sir Godfrey at the head. The business went on very steadily this morning, till Sir Gotlfrey'sphalanx came In, when all was life and bustle. STATE OF TILE POLL AT TWELVE o'cLocx. Burrel - 39 I Webster . . 32 Curteis - 38 ONE O'CLOCK. Dune!! . - 101 I Webster . - 32 - Curteis - 911 - . THREE O . CLOCIC. Burrell - . 2151 Webster . 131 . Cutteis - 21111 - .- TUESDAY, 12 o'ctocit. The town this morning at the opening of the pull was very dull ; a good many strangers hare been coining in daring the morning, amongst the rest. a vessel with passengers from Hastings: and it is said a steam Teamed incoming from Rye, foe Sir Godfrey. There is not any chance of his ultimate return; the artatocratleal party are too strong. STATE OF THE POLL. Burrell . . 08 I Webstsle . . 41 Cartels . . Cti I STATE OF THE POLL. THREE O'CLOCK. Burrell - . 2117 I Webster • • 99 Curteis - . 209 . AT FIVE O'CLOCK. Burrell 8331 IVebster . 327 Curteis 723 WETWE9DA V. There was a good deal of discussion in the Town Hall on Mon day and Tuesday evenings, after closing the poll. It turned prin. cipally upon Mr. Curteis, who was charged with hav:rig by his son or friends, in violation of the contract entered into on the day of election. for neither Candidates to employ agents, or be at any ex pense whatever to bring up voters, employed agents and incurred expenses in a variety of ways. 31r. Herbert Curteis s tid that he h'td a fortune independent of his father, and should, if he thought proper, employ it for the purpose of fetching his father's voters, and he would do so. It was also asserted that an attempt had been nude by Mr. C.'s agents to coalesce with Mr. Bumll. Mr. B. disclaimed any knowledge of it, and thought an unwarrantable liberty had been taken with his name in coupling it with Mr. Cur teis's in soliciting votes. 1-lAr.r.rAsT 10. All very quiet. Few voters yet come up. Neither of the Can. dates in the Hall. A good many vehicles standing opposite the Dolphin (Mr. Curteis's house). THREE O'CLOCK. . . There have been a good many voters from Brighton for Webster this morning. There have also been a great many from other parts, for the other parties. It is reported here that forty carriages are coming for Webster tosmozrow (Thursday). Ile deviates he will keep the poll open to the Tait : which is, we believe, nine Os longer. Ile attributes his being low on the poll yesterday. to its bring visitation day. lie will tpost Rely endeavour to account for snv deficiency this evening, fror. its being market-day. It will probably make a good deal of difference .to him. !TATE OF THE DAY'S TOLL. AT THREE. Go'cLocs. 222 1 Webster 183 - 152 STATE OF THE GROSS POLL AT THE CLOSE. Burrell - 1099 I Webster - 711 931 Curteis SURREY ELECTION. Mr. Pallmer cannot have experienced so much gratification at the high honour that has been conferred upon him, by being re: turned one of the Representatives of the important county of Surrey, as in the circumstances attendant upon that event. The Hon. Member has received the most unequivocal proofs from all pans of the county, of the esteem in which he is held by his brother-ft eehokiers ' and on no occasion was he more enthusiasti cally received than by his neighbours of Kingston (the best judges of his worth) on Tuesday last ; at which town a public dinner was given to this respected gentleman. In the morning, the Corporation of Kingston, inft..h the prin cipal inhabitants, a cavalcade extending nearly a mile in I!•ugth, proceeded from the Town Hall, as far as Mr. Alderman Garratt'd' house, to meet Mr. Palluter on his return front Guildford. He was then drawn into Kingston, under triumphal arches, composed of laurel wreaths. The procession, with nunternis flags, peram bulated the town, and on his arrival at the Town Hall, he briefly addressed the electors; from whence he went to the Sun Inn, where an elegant entertainment had been provided, solely at the electors' expense. The cloth having been removed, Mr. JEMMETT proposed the health of Mr. PALLMES, who observed, that when he reflected on what they had accomplished in one short week, he was lost in astonish ment. On Tuesday last they had left that place for OuildtOrd, full of hope—and those hopes had been realized by the unbiassed voices of the Surrey freeholders having placed him i n th e h onour . able post he now filled. It appeared to him lik e th e wor k of en chantment. Whilst enjoying his triumph, however, he could not forget the conduct of his different Committee., and the spirit of the freeholders in general. To one gentleman (Mr. Lindsay) he was under obligations that would never be effaced from his heart while He remained. That gentleman, by his decided energy, unex. ampled management, and active services, hod been pre-eminently instrumental in gaining the vietcrry. In the short spac e o f a f ew hours Committees were forced, with an ability and a system that was really astonishing and overwhelming to his opponents. His valuable friend, Mr. Jemmett, wu also entitled to his warmest thanks, for the unwearied zeal and ability with which he had ad. vised and co-operated with him. To his other friends he expressed himself under the most lasting obligations; and, in answer to an observation of Mr. Sumner, that all the wealth of the county was on his side, he begged to deny it, as the contrary war the fact. It was worthy of remark, that one single carriage, which brought him voters from London, contained gentlemen whose property was known to amount to upwards of 800,000/. Mr..lest METT, on his health being drank, took the opportu. nity of defending Mr. Pallmer's conduct on the great questions which had been discussed on the hustings, and lamented that Clergymen should have been induced to mix themselves up with a contested election. (Cries of " Mr. Palma was more than a match for them.") A Gentleman proposed the health of Mr. Briscoe, which was drank with enthusiasm. Mr. PALI. Of ER took that opportunity of beating testimony to the talents of that gentleman, and declared that no public man had ever stood forward with more zeal anti perseverance in the cause of Immanity than Mr. Briscoe did, as a Magistrate of Surrey, two years ago. His exertions at the late election were known to and appreciated by all who braid him, and he could assure them, that in private life, a more estimable character did not exist than that worthy and truly independent Magistrate. Mr. LINDSAY begged leave, in the absence of Mr. Briscoe, co acknowledge, on his behalf, the honour which had been done him, and to inform them that many of his brother electors in South wark were so eatiefied with the coolnestes, the eloquence, and ability that gentleman had sn undeviating)/ displayed in the past arduous contest, that they had formed a determination to propi-ne him asva future Representative in Parliament for Southwark, in the event of vacancy. (Loud applause.) On the health of Mr. Lindsay (Mr. Pallmer's professional agent) being proposed, that gentleman said he was really over. whelmed with the flattering marks of approbation of the Birrey freeholders, which had recently been so unsparingly heaped upon him. Ile disclaimed, in Into, the slightest preparation for the con ' test ; the despatch. soliciting his services, was not received by him until nearly ten o'clock of the evening of Saturday, the I Ith in-t. but not an hour was lost, and before the morrow's blight luminary arose, " Pallmer for Surrey," and other appropriate placenta, co. vered the walls of London and Southwark. By noon, on illohday. the majority of twenty-four District Committees were organized. ' They were all much indebted to the men of Kingson, who signed the requisition ; those of Southwark merely fanned the flame, which extended from one end of the county to the other, and which at Guildford entirely destroyed the hopes of their antagonist. i%luch undoubtedly was owing to the unwearied and unprecedented can_ vase of the most active Committees he ever saw. Thq hardly ever met with a refusal. Whether they canvassed the corporate body of London on the hustings or on the Royal Exchange, the Corn Market or the Stock Exchange, almost every one was unanimous. The freeholders of Surrey had manifested an independence fur nishing an example to the whole kingdom. Their worthy Re preaentative, on Monday, in referring to die high charac ter of his neighbour (Lord Liverpool), than whom a more ex cellent man did nut exist, told them that that Nobleman. the highest Minister in the kingtlotn, was, in his relaxation, found dispensing the gifts of charity with an unsparing hand ; and he added, that lie was convinced that that Minister, who was the friend and supporter of the poor in private, would never be the man to encroach on the rights of the people. The same character would apply to their new Reprerentative. Abe .letting was kept up with great spirit and hilarity until a late hour. Burrell Cuneis cmunixo AT SOUTIIIVAIIIt. Yesterday was a grand and glorious day in the borough of Southwark. It It id been Appointed for the chairing of the two re cently successful candidates for the representation of that borough in Pariia rent ; and accordingly, as Sir Robert Wilson and Charles Calvin, Esq., who were elected to the honour, were on the pi•puler !ride, the ferment of public exultation which prevailed in their fa vour (luring the poll did not diminish when the period of expressing the triumph arrived. At ten o'cloek in the forenoon the different parties who were to compose the procession assembled at the Obelisk, from which spot it was determined that the chairing, or rather the parade (for it ie rather a misnomer to call a carriage a chair), was to commence. The enthusiasm which pervaded the multitude met to honour and grace the glorious occasion, was considerably damped by an an nouncement that Sir Robert Wilson was prevented from being pre. sent, in consequence of the death of his eldest daughter, which occurred at tire o'clock on the preceding evening. • The City Marshal was in the front of the cavalcade, which con sisted of about 30 carriages, containing the committees and friends of Mr. Calvert in the advs tee, and those of Sir Robert Wilson in the rear. There were several parties of electors on horseback in terspersed, and a profusion of banners and flags with apnropriste mottoes and devices. In the first part of the procession, the persons and equipages belonging to which sported blue, which was the de signating colour of 31r. Calvert, a band of music in an open ve hicle, drawn by four fine grey horses of the larger size, immediately followed the Msr-hal. There was also a beautiful model oils ship of war, having all its sails set, with its pendants and streamers gall, flying betore the adntiring eyes of the populace. 'I he Branch Committees had their respective banners, to designate the districts in which they had been employed. Immediately be fare the vehicle in which Mr. Calvert was standing, pranced an equestrian, cased in armour of brilliant brass, to behold whom would have delighted Sir %Walter himself. This pattern of chivalry conveniently dispensed with the visor, for lie differed essentially from the Knights of Romance, at least in one important point: in. stead of adhering to the examples of rigid abstinence and mortifi cation which characterized those heroes of adventure, he seldom omittel an opisortunity, as in duty bound, to strengthen the inward man, by partaking of such viands as ware presented to him, to sus tain the weight of his brazen plaits, and to enable him to wave gracefully the milk-white plumes of his splendid helmet. Mr. Calvert appeared immediately behind the herald at arms, in a I handsome open coach, with six beautiful greys, tastefully and pro fusely decorated with knots, and traces of blue ribbon. lie was re ceived with cheers repeatedly during the day, and must, from this heat of the weather, have felt much distressed in returning his oheleances to the great number of the fair sex who gree ed his at. rival from the windows by a display of his favourite colon-. " Par. liamentary Reform" was the most conspicuous of his devices. The committee and other friends of Sir Robert Wilson succeeded in similar order, and exhibited a great variety of flags and banners with numerous inscriptions, such as " Wilson and Purity of Elec tion," " Triumph of Public Virtue," " Trial by Jury," " W 1- son and Public Liberty," " Wilson and Humanity," " Freedom to the Slave." "Esteem to the Brave," " Southwark's Pride," and many others of a similar character. There were two paint; gs, one of which represented a Ne gro in t h e ne t o f supp li cat i on, an d the other was Fame sounding the trumpet. The spectacle was cer tainly one of a most imposing character, and was considered the most splendid that was remembered in the Borough on such an oc casion. Several females, who seemed to be great judges in those matters, agreed that it was as fine as a fair, and that was inteodsd to express the very acute of praise. The procession went, in the first instance, to the Town-hall, from which place it traversed the principal streets of the five parishes comprised in the Borough, until half-past five o'clock, when 3le. Calvert quitted the line; and those who composed the Purple, or Sir R. Wilson's, part of the cavalcade, adjourned to Camberwell Grove House, to finish the festivities of the day. We did not witness nor did we bear of any ace dent during the proceedings. In this respect, however, we cannot avoid adverting to the conduct of some individual residing at the end of the Kent. road. About half an hour before the procession was expected to arrive in that quarter, a man was observed to daub with brown paint the upper part of some paling, which enclosed the front and side of a entail garden before one of the houses there Mutated. The consequence was, that many persons, who were afterwards looking at the passing show, were pushed against, or inadvertently leant on the railing, to the injury if not total ruin of their dress. We could not conceive what object the person who practisad this trick could have in view. If he was a friend to the rejected Candidate, it was a mean mode of evincing his spleen, to inflict wanton mischief on the ctut,iis of unoffending spectators. TH E DINNER. At nine o'clock about 2110 gentlemen sat down to dinner at the Grove House, Camberwell, to celebrate the re-election of Sir R. Wilson. It was announced that Sir Robert Wilson would take the Chair, but in consequence of the domestic affliction before al luded to, he did nut atterd. In his absence, John Cant ilobhouse, .I;:sq., presided. The cloth having been removed. The Custemax gave, " The King, and may he never forget the principles that seated his family on the throne." Three times three. Tune—" God save the King." This was followed by—" The People, the only legitimate source of power." The CHAIRMAN expressed his confidence that the next toast would be received with the greatest satisfaction by the electors of Southwark. As a We..minster man, he confessed he conceived it the most important of all toasts. lie nerd say nothing further, but should content himself with proposing. " A full, fair, and free representation in the Commons House of Parliament." The CHAIRMAN said, the next toast he was about to propose he was convinced would go to the hearts of all present, for it must call to mind the glorious struggle they had lately made to rescue the liberty of Southwark. It was too trite that every one could put f oi Vt sensible and rational maxims, but that few made a proper or rations; 'tee of them. People did not always know that when ad vocating a pt:eslic principle in one place they were supporting it in every other. The; all must reflect how the sentiment he w as a b out to give had been receffly brout,:ht into play, so that he should trouble them no longer than by proposing, Civil and religious liberty all over the world."—Thfs toast was followed by a song from Mr. Mantua _ _ The next toast wzii "The Liberty of the Press ;" three times three.—To which fuflo,red a comic song by Mr. Werner. The CHAIRMAN then Tn.:. Ile said that, very unfortunately for him and for those he addressei: Friend, he had to propose a toast addresses, in the absence of his G a ll ant At ;.:`,Sohis hand by those who . conducted this auspicious celebration. had to propose " The health of their gallant, tried, faithful, and beloes„) .. Representative, Sir R. Wilson.' (Great applause.) There were sevre,Zoilter toasts drank before, in the very course which their Gallant -14ePre sentative would have wished—that was, before his own ; becm.,< these toasts were connected with public principles, which proved their attachment to the great cause for which they fought and were victorious. They had received, with the usual formalities and the usual favour, the " Liberty of the Press," " The Causeof Civil and Religious Liberty all over the World," and above all, the greatest of all:causes, that of " Relom) in Parliament," which cause, he might be allowed to say, brought him amongst them ; for, how ever estimable they might be in public and in private, he was drawn amongst them only by attachment to that prin. elide of Reform, which, amidst so many struggles and chili cultic', was still triumphant, and would continue to flourish amidst the records of civil discord. (Cheers.) It was impossible ade quately to express the delight he felt in meeting them ou this occa sion, and far more impoealble, If there were gradations in impossi bilities, t o express the feelings of him whose place he (Mr. II.) now attempted to fill. Their generous feelings, and his untold gratitude, must speak for his feelings. It was a triumph not ro much to him as to the great cause which called him forward into public life. They had called him (Sir R. Wilson) to speak their sentiments, and to redeem that great portion of the metropolis from l the degraded state into which it was originally sunk. (Applause.) When truth was spoken it should be spoken fearlessly and neither he nor they sho u ld enter I nto any compromise of 9facts. Before Southwark was represented by the Gallant Officer whole place he filled, it might have affiliated a gratification to individual i v n a W itY' position but to it i se la n d d bee tw n o i i n n s drvi m du e al nt s a t i o to th on e d inl itu b in li g c u be iZ fiL hon i tttr W' ol representing it io Parliament, hut it was not in the position it hwd a nee been raised to, when the electors-hail 'hewn that they knew the real and only value of representation. it was not good that they should send two Representatives, one speaking one way, and another the other way—one swearing white was black, and the other that black *as white. (Laughter.) Doi they had done right to call forth one who knew what the real colours of the day were who was acquainted with the light of day, and who had courage, consistency, and virtue, perpetually and undeviatingly to spark test truth. (Applause.) The electors of Southwark ought to be else:sew Or they ought not they Ought to send two Representative* to Paella. ment, or save theinielves from the anxiety, inconvenience, and use. pense of a contested election, and send to Parliament two Represents. Lives wham they disclaimed. and timed the country would dladabia. Without presuming to interfere in domestic concerns, he milk say that in no place should he visas to ace anything like a diGreasce of opinion between the friends of liberty and independence. They who opposed the sunportera of those great principle's, did not know the respectability and atreng It with Which they had to combat ; they did not know how the great cause triumphed ire the city he had the honour to represent, when they laughed to scorn all the trashy nonsense about coalitions, and determined, tf they did not choose two Members to speak their sentiments, that they would ebonite none at all: He spoke thus, because what they met to celebrate was the cause of England, of R•form . of principle, and not of Mr.thia, nor Al r. that, nor any other individual. (Applause.) He could not bear to hear that electors were convened in the interest of Mr. this or Mr. that; it was their own interest they were convened to support. Ile might be allowed to repeat, that in giving the health of Sir It Wilson he was giving the independence and prosperity of Southwark, and therefore he could not be silent on this festive. occasion. The opposition which was got up against the present Members was only known to thaw a day or two before the election, and it was impossible they could have had a more powerful opponent,which was proved by the circum stance that he ( Mr. Polhill) was comparatively successful, having polled a great number of votes. Brit the Reformers of Southwark proved their attachment to Sir R. Waxen; they were partially surprised, but they were at their posts, and 'hewed that. though not organized, they were individually formidable. With nothing more than their own virtues and principles, they chewed they were too much for the patrons and propagators of corruption. ((ontinued cheers ) With pride and pleasure he beheld them enjoy their triumph. They " had done the deed." an d oug h t to b e thanked forit ; it was not the success of an individual, but of a great cause_ Long might they have to congratulate themselves' on this triumph. lie uelieved it would be long; but whenever the events of huma nity, or the hand of time, swept away their present excellent Re priseata ire', he was certain the great principle had taken root, and would flourish for ever. The seed they had sown had grown up into trees, under whose shade not only themselves., tut their children, and their children's children, might repose, and be still protected from the meridian heat of Power, whilst they enjoyed those privileges to which freemen were alone en. titled. Nothing could be greater than their triumph, and that of h• it beloved Representative; but, in the moniewt of exultation, on- of those cruel and unexpected events, which neither fortune nor virtue could avert—one of those events which nerved, like the slave tr•a• folios/NI the car of the Roman Emperor, by whispering in the e-r to rescind us that we were still men—the death of Sir Robert Wilson's iughter—made it impossible for him to be anione.: them. True, he (Sir 11. Wilson) might have forced himself there, and decked his face in smile.. whilst sorrow was cieep-moted in his heart; but they were men and fathers, and would nut hat: thanked him for such Stoicism. They knew that Phil.isophy did not sanction what Reason forbade. His presence, under such circumstances, would not have cheered him ; it would have sad dened them. But, though abaent, he was not forgotten. (Ap plause.) lie was not forgotten by his confiding constituents, when separated by the waves of the Atlantic, nor at that time when he sought by his courage and vigour to revive the spirit of expiring freedom in Spain. (Cheers) Nor should he now be unremem, tiered, though he had changed that festive scene for the house of mourning and the bed of death. He hoped the lemon would nor be lost on him or them. Death was called the great tencher, and ap plied to public men. He hoped and believed this would he a warning to their Gallant Represent's:hit...Sir die remainder of Iris life,to spare no pains to contribute to the public benefit. He had every possible exci ement—gratitudelto them, attachment to his country, and that loy: of fair fame, which some called •• the last infirmity of noble minds," but which, in his (Mr. H.'ft) opinion, was no Infirmity at all, but a proof of the existence of a spark of that celestial tire which escaped to heaven, its natural sear, and mingled with the Gods. If it were not for the love of fair fame, who would undertake the trouble and turmoil which we meet in this world ? He wa•conft. dent those who were regardless of the opinion of their contemporaries. were unworthy of the station they were called upon to fill. They themselves hail acted upon this love of fair fame, when they formed such an honourable and salutary connexion between their repre sentative and his constituent,. He would not detain them longer, dear as the theme was to him and to them. in the midst of theme, Time, which no man could read, was flying, and reminded. them to look rather to what was ro he done than to what had been dote. M'i.h all the congratulation which such an occasion called for. he should conclude by giving the health of their gallant and faithful Representative, Sir Robert Wilson, with three times three. —• The toast was received with unbounded acclamation. The CHAIR MAX, in proposing the health of Mr. Calvert, took occasion to observe, that he was absent that day presiding at a din ner of his own supporters. In the House, however, he was always at his post, voting at the right aide. (Applause.) Mr. BLACIETT then rose to propose the health of the Chair man. He commented upon the great advantage which the assembly derived from having in the chair a gentleman so distinguished b supporting in Parliament the principles of their gallant Represen tative. and especially by his opposition to what was so universally obnoxious in the neighbourhood of the metropolis—the Apani e d Tates. (Applause.) To the union of able and enlightened HIM the country could alone look fur benefit. The worthy Chairman had truly observed that this was not the triumph of Sir H. Wilson, for WWI' R. Wilson had not done his duty he would not be their Re. p-esentative. (Cheers) They were not tied by parties, but said to Sir Robert. " Whilst you do your du.y we shall place you freely and fairly in Parliament.' In conclusion, he Legged to propo.c " The health of John Cam Hobhouse, Esq., the enlightened ad. vocate of the people's rights." Mr. HODIIOIISE returned thanks. Their kindness gave hint heartfelt gratitude and pride. From the period when they rescued the Borough f,orn its partial thraldom, he had always been present st their triumphs, not to gratify them, but to please himself. It was at meetings like this he felt the greatest satisfaction in feeng that he belonged to the greatest nation on earth. Whatever (err success might have been in arts or in arms, the useful results of that success were connected with our representative system. They might he embarrassed to get that great system to perfection, it was true. That they might arrive at perfection, he did not say ; but he slffould say, that they might pursue it, and ought never be laughed out c: attempting what was the best in its kind. Ile thought it a high distinction to be called on to fill that chair. Then his hum ble efforts were required, he never asked who was to accompan. him, nor who were absent that ought to be present. (Arg,dause.l He looked for the sympathy of the people, and when he found that, he aspired to no greater reward. Something had been said of the Reformers of Southwark having been taken by surprise, and DO doubt they were in some degree; but to use a very common. hut very intelligible expression, their opponents had caught a Tatty. (Laughter and applause.) 'rite opposition band. learnt what the people could do for themselves, when they supported not the interests of individuals, but public principles. The electors of Southwark had done themselves flumortal honour by the struggle. and I'ying out of account the trouble and labour which they en dured. he thought they ought to feel undea deep obligations to til t instrument of the opposition. He thought he should be warrahted proposing the health of the g,:ntlernen who called forth those exertions. Ile was not insulting those re::o were r).ft successful on the cot teary, he recommended the total ob:lvion of air %illidisc:ofds. He thought they should forget that they were nut until:. - ' 4 4 4 Ina that they should exert themselves to become so. Mr. Polhill taught the Reformers of Southwark what they would have beers ignorant of, but for him. He taught them that they could poll u great many more votes now than in IWO. He sheaved, too, that they were not to be duped by a senseless cry, which he would not mention, because there were some things as impure in morals as i•. physics. {Laughter.) %'ithout Mr. Polhill, it would not have been known how much the electors of Southwark valued Sir Robert Wilson, nor how useless the arts of corruption must ever be in that borough. For these reasons, if it would not be considered a piper of pleasantry, he should propose the health of their defeated an tagonist—Mr. Polhill. This toast was drank with animation by a few of the company. but was received with silent indifference by far the greater part. Several other toasts were subsequently given, ;:n 1 the put). Irak' up at an advanced hour, after an evening speat in uni iterrupted. harmony. ELECTION INTELLIGENCE. 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