The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-06-21 00:00:00

BENT ELECTION.

• Thrutkottort for the county of Kent took place yesterday, on
P<maysten-heath, hear Maidstone, where a very large ararniblage
. the frothoMera was eillected. Aft"r the usual preliminaries had
Agar pie* through at the hustings,
kb. Merriam% proceeded to prorate Sir J. lloneywood as a fit
aW refire person to represent the county of Kent in the next Par-
liswerst—s siturrlicm which he knew no one capable of holding with
Shoot credit to himself, or with more "frontage to his constituents.
MI. RIDER Itecositied the nomination. Upon which,

MT. ATTOW next advanced, to propose Sr E. Knatchbull as a
aarawl Relliesentativ.%
M 11111.11.111, TO weomled him.
A. had been c.pected, no opposition tnok place and the crowd
ehmeraed, glsd tro e.rane muffocatuni from the Amt in Penentlen
rl.ath-feat. which form. the approach to the heath for carriages and
ham.

LEICESTER ELECTION.
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• NIONDAY, JUE N HA—V2.IIITH DAY.)
• The polling commenced this morning at eight o'clock in both
bis.ths, and proceeded rapidly with equal advantages to both parties.
Ahout mid-day the country pens of Mr. Evans and Mr. Denman
hecame emp,y, and, on application to the Recorder, it was stringed
lay consent of all the Candidates. that when either booth was cr-
pre& wanting in voters, it should be closed till fresh tallies came
ap. The slightest argument must shew that it would be manifestly
partial and unfair to allow an exclusive right of polling to a party
rho had plenty of votes, though not of the prescribed specks which
the Returning Officer chooses to allot to this new system of voting
by yens. A majority so obtained would be fallacious and illee al in
the high,.et degree. All these interruptions and debates of Coun-
sel plainly shew the absurdity of the mode of polling. Before the
Popular party knew of the possibility of obtaining a sec and booth
(the Returning Officer, on the first day's protest, having perempto.
rily assmed his want of authority to furnish an additional poll-
booth), they had polled, on the three tirst days, exclusively out-
voted, and thereby, of comae, lessened that portion of thei,
voters ; added to which, our hundred of the out-votes polled
already for the Corporation Candidates were honorary fiermrw,
to whom the freedom of the town had been fraudulently given
as before detailed. Mr. Evans's Committee have polled 7110
country votes—more, it is understood, than they calculated would
insure the election, and they have yet a considerable number in
town unrolled, and numbers not yet arrived. To art off against
the numbers of honorary freemen on the other side, Mr. Evans and
Mr. Denman have a derided and considerable majority in the town.
The people are quiet and well-behaved, and nothing can proceed
swore orderly or uninterruptedly than the polling, to which there is
• the freest access. The "No Popery" party have put out this
Evening a small hand-bill, asserting that a Unman Catholic"
voter, on his return from the hustings, after voting for Hastings
sold Cave, had been grossly insulted, and fainted in consequence.
That his eenseience may have stung him after this Ananias and
Sapphire prostitution is very probable, but it is false that any thing
of the nature of insult occurred.
A list of the clergymen among the honorary freemen has been
separately published, with their places of residence, in a large
sheet, encircled with a broad black funeral border. These gentle.
r el seem to take infinite pain' to make themselves unpopular, and
t, erbile in matters with which they should have nothing to do. A
hand-hill is in circulation. headed," Honorary Clericals, or the hun-
dred Chaplains of' the Holy Alliance." Three moves or texts head
it—John xviii. 36. " Jesus answered, my kingdom is not of this
would ; if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants
fight." The second is selected from Ads xv. 5. " Rut there were
eertain of the sect of Pharisees." From Cowper's Task, the fol-
lowing extract:-
-" CHARTERED BOROUGHS are but public plagues ;
find BURGHERS, men immaculate perhaps
In all their private functions, once combined,
Become it loathsome bode, only fit
For dissolution, hurtful in the main."
The Corporation numb.rs this evening have been increase] by
the trick of passing their country votes through the pens of the
',mauler Candidates. and voting for Denman and Cave. Mr.
}vans would otherwise. on the day's poll, have considerably headed
Cave, but it is evident that this device, far a temporary colour and
effect. will ultimately injure Hastings, and lessen the present mino-
rity of 3lr. Denman.
The poll cleated at six o'clock, and there Is just time to giv‘ the
cumbers declared by the Recorder, as the result of the day's
contest, vii :
Day's Poll. Total. Day's Poll. Total.
Hosting' . 266 . 1323 Cave 363 . 1294
Evans . 353 - 1293 Denman - 342 . 1130
Mr. THOMAS PAGET was addressing an immense crowd of per-
sons before Alf. Evans's committee.mom.

CONDI:RI-IND.
CARLIBLV Juwie 16.

The election for the county of Cumberland took place this day.
At an early hour the note of preparation was sounded by different
hank of music stationed before the Globe Inn. as the Yellow
house. and before the Sun as the Blue one. Various Raga. having
appropriate inscriptions, were alms (Inuit ived from the windows of
several public-houses, some of which, it was understood, were
opened for public ♦isitation. About half-past nine, lord Low.
tber arrived, and quartered at the Globe. Several of the blues
waited at the entrance of the town with banners and music for
Mr. Curwen ; and accompanied him to the Globe.
. .

At a quarter before twelve the gentleman ascended the Hustings,
arid as soon as Mr. George Saul. as Under Sheriff, read the Act,
and other necessary preliminaries were gone through,
Sir P. Myanmar Eiroposed Sir John Lowther.
I'ffOMAII HENRY ORAIIAIt. Esq. seconded the nomination.
Sir J. Isowvura—During the time which has elapsed since I
had the pleasure of addressing you from the hustings, I am not
•war- that in any part of my conduct I have deviated from the prin-
rioles upon which I have always rested my claim for support on
oneing myself for your Representative. My principles are well
known • I have al says steadfastly adhered to that course which I
,nsldered the best for the Constitution, the Church, and the State.
In this conduct I will always persevere. If you are disposed again
t t elect me as one of your Representative., I plei!ge myself that
i^v utmost efforts shall be exerted in order to preserve the prospe•
r.ty and to support the interests of the county. (Applause.)
J. P. li. Straus, Esq. proposed John Christian Curwen, Esq.
The Rev. NIMBI` BARWI3C seconded the nomination.

Mr: 6; aW. El 4 then addressed the meeting at some length.
Mr. SEWHOUSE.—There being no person nominated besides Sir
John Lowther and John Chr.stlan Curwen, Esq., I do hereby de-
c'are them to be duly elected to serve in Parliament for the repre-
sentation of the county of Cumberland.
Sir Jotme LOWTHER returned thanks in a very few words.
Mr. etrawyw did the same.

Mr. Cunw etc then, being homed and spurred, and gifted with
Ind Knight's sword, entered the chair, and was followed Sir John.
Any went through the borough amidst immense cheering; and Sir
John returned to his quarters, and 'Mr. Cirrwen to his.

MALLOW ELECTION.

On Thursday morning, 111;31atl;;;Barrington, with a number
of agents and poll clerks. arrived from Limerick, with banneis and
-•(atands. At eleven o'clock, Mr. Jephson and a large number of
h 1 attached and highly respectable friends appeared on the hust-
ings, as did also Mr. Barrington. and the agents anal other persons
appointed to act fur Lord Olentworth. As soon as silence was ob.
twined,
J Esq. pmposed C. P.O. Jephson, as a fit ar.d
prone, person to represent them in Parliament.
N. SETWAIID, Evt. seconded the nomination.
Two of 'he lowest of the 404. freeholders. in the interest of Lord
Wentworth, then came forward, and after being Instruc.ed how to
proceed, proposed and seconded his Lordship, amidst the loudest
• al moat deafening marks of disapprobation.
hir.Jsplasow rose and addressed the electors with great spirit
and effect
_ _

Mr. BARRINGTON was about to follow Mr. Jenheon, and to
state tits pretensions of Lord Ulentworth, but the feelings of the
psnulace ware so excited that he could hot obtain a heeling.
The poll commenced and was carried on with much spirit until
it o'clock, when the numbers were declared as follow :

For C. D. O. Jephson, E 49. - 25
Lord Wentworth - - . 18
.Majority for Mr. Jephaon - .
Shortly before the poll clteted, Mr. Spring Rice, 51. P. for
Limerick, and Sir Aubrey Dc Vere Hunt, Bart., brothers-in-law to
Lewd Olcntworth, arrived in 31410 w, and immediately proceeded
t t thr hotel, amidst the boimer,uss applause of a large concourse
who had some intimation of their coming.

SECOND DAY. FRIDAY, JCNE
This morning, William Itrag4ett, Esq. Recorder of Cork, end
Mr. Richard Foote (Attorney) arrived, in the interest of Mr. Jepli-
sods About nine ode .k the polling commenced, and was kept up
wsk considerable alit t until 12 o'clock. when the agents of Lord
Wentworth resigned tins (to us) unmeaning and unnecessary con-
tra'. The friend• of Mr. Jephson wee not satisfied. and they con-
genital to poll andl six o'clock, when he had about 130--hia oppo.
went having only forty. A splendid chair was in wailing for Mr.
Jephaon'a recsotion, but our accounts do nut come down to a later
pniod.—Cork Com:4,l.lll'ms.