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lioncerinlj tit lion, and gave little hopes of an active and warm
context'
Mr. Tfeth;lnrived in the town the Ism, and though there were
several moat respertsble supporters of his cause, he was suffered to
enure peaceably along' without tabor, pipe, or esrort. He took his
stand at the window of a hose in New.stseet, facing a respectable
assembly. He tirade a good speech, which was wall reeeireJ, and
would perhaps bare some interest in Iluddertifield should book
stand a pines.
All these latter oneechn were echoes of those delivered at Leeds.
PONTEFRACT ELECTION.
Monday was the day fixed for the entrance of the contending '-
candidates for this hotreigh. Mr. Houldavorth came, contrary so I,
former custom. privately, with a carriage and pair. The arrival of
Mr. Starkie, snore generally called the shirr' man, was announced
by the ringing of bells, and the vigilant observation of numerntra
aid anxious observers. Ten o'clock came, and the sunned of murtic
and the shout of approbation announced the mar approach of rim
young candidate. He was respectably- and flatteringly received,
ills carriage was preceded by a very considerable number of horse.
men, and the vehicle was drawn in by a great number of WILIM4
hearted friends. After making the internal circuit of there...ll.de,
procession halted at the New Elephant. Mr. Starkie then deseended,
and addressed the very crowded and attentive throng, from
one of the windows. His address was brief; but it was received
with great enthusiasm, and decidedly against Emancipation. Cos.
siderable anxiety, and, mbar, impatience, was new manifested
for ;he expeeted exhibition of the strength of Mr. Hardy's party in
the afternoon. Early, the band beat round, and returned with •
ling line of staunch supporters on horseback and on foot. Some
after tee o'clock, they lot out on the Wakefield reed. Leaving
the pedestrians with the band at Marl-Or. the horsemen Proceeded
to within a short distance of Purston After a short delay. alr.
Hardy, aectimpanied by F. Learham, Esq. came two Pr hag
carriage, followed by other ardent and respectable fries is
two other carriages. The whole soon reached the pads'.
trinns and the hand, when a complete and imposing mews
sion was formed, extending, tiom one extremity to the esker.
to a great distance. The horsemen, nearly all of whom were nes
spestable voters. occupied a long line, whilst the pedrieriesse
dragged rile carriage in triumph into the town. When the testers.
ary round had been performed, and the shoats of approbwien had
often been repeated, the procession stopped at Mr. Take's. the Red
Lion. Mr. Hardy now ascended the balcony, front which he ad.
dressed the tact multitude below. We have no opportunity of re-
porting Mr. Hardy's speech entire; but he said, that his hone was
fairly entered for the stakes, and, as sure as his name was Hardy.
he should be ridden boldly and gallantly for the prize; and that
any faith could be placed on human beings, from the results of his
canvass, lie must be successful. This is his own opinion and that
of his more active friends. The election is fixed to commence es
Friday morning next, the 9th inst., at eight o'clock, at the Towe's
Hall.

YORK CITY ELECTION.
FLIGHT OF Ma. DUNDA4.--MONDAY 14011 WINO.—The
friends of civil and religious liberty _being very wishful for a cosh.
Lion between Mr. Wyvill and Mr. DUIIIIIIS, made several attempts
to effect so desirable an nnangement. Those two candidates conse-
quently had an interview on Sunday morning, the result of which
was a determination that a deputation from each Committee should
meet in the evening of that day. foe the purpose of attempting such
a friendly arrangement, as might enable the parties to announce a
coalition without delay. A written proposal was produced; and,
after some consultation, was approved of; but, Mr. Dundee
being out of this city, the parties separated till his eaters,
it being understood that his Committee had not full power rd
hind him to any terms in bus absence. In the interim two
copies wire written out, and the subject was main discussed
by some of the friends of Mr. Wynn. About half-past ten.
however, Mr. Dundee having returned, called upon Mr. Wyeilt
at Etridge's Hotel, and produced one of the entries Of the
proposition alluded to. which he had agreed to and signed. It
now required the approval and signature of Mr. Wyvill; but ewe
of his friend. thought that before he game his cement sod signature
to an additional clause (favourable to Mr.W.yahould be Inserted,
as an equivalent to the advantage which Mr. W. possessed ever
Mr. D , the result of his sinew having been much earlier thee
that of the other gentleman, and very successful. This, which we
cannot well explain till tne election be over, was deemed an se-
reasonable and improper proposal on the part of the friends of
Mr. Donde% and the gentlemen separated, under the frapessish
that on the fullowtog morning the affair would wear a more cantina-
tote aspect.
Monday morning arrive'..--nd a new propeoftior was sent to the
comroitteeof Mr. Honda.. This was immediately
rejected—Mr. Wyvill's Mende
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and dladainfufly
Wyvt were charged with a broads of Calk
—and in less than an hour afterwards, Mr. Danko retired from
the contest, and his enmmittee separated. The witch city sowed
much to lenient the occurrence.

Variout rumours were afloat—some blamed the Corpentior.—
some the Whig Club—it was conoec,ed with a trait of cream-
swages which at present cannot be explained, as attempts ate
making again to call him forward. How the affair will esti, we
know not ! Rumours say that as attempt will be matte to rotors
two Toties...but we think Mr. Wyrill's electron enure.