The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1806-11-08 00:00:00

DOPER. Nov. 6.

This day, between one and two o'clock the poll
was finally closed, in consequence of Mr. Trevanion
having signified his intention to decline, the ma-
jority being so much against him; the numbers
were--
Jenkinson "P 9
Jackson 7149

Trevanion 544
Mr. Trevanion was the first person who brought
in the out dwellers, near forty years ago, who, be.
fqre that time, did not vote ; but this time he did not
canvass them, which, of course, was one cause of the
difference being so great. After the close of the
poll, the two successful candidates were placed is a
boat, filed on wheels for the purpose, and drawn by
their friends in triumph to their respeltive quarters,
viz. the Ship and City of London Inns, where the
bustle concluded with a abort speech from each, '
thanking their friends, and promising what, it is to
be hoped, they mean to perform ; one observation
that was made, no doubt may be depended on,
namely. that it was the pleasantest ride they had
ever experienced, though evidently attended with its
difficulties.
NICSTSR. Nov. 4.
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Friday last came on. it the Guildhall, the elettion
of two Members, to represent this City in the en-
suing Parliament, when Sir Charles Warwick
lampfylde. and James Buller, Esq. were returned,
without opposition. The Membaes were then chaired,
and drawn through the City in a car decked with
laurel.
On Tuesday last, a respeCtable Meeting of the
Freeholders of the County of Devon was held at
the Castle of this City, convened by the High Sheriff,
foe the purpose of nominating two Knights, to be
eleaed to represent the County on the ensuing Par-
a of the
ii=4:Arlirtty were
.rineveaed.
•' Mr. Samsun arose, and in an appropriate
111.621Madad. J. Dastard. Esq. as a
of INN willielpirosble eharader and • „
prialllllllth. liar unifilita, during the many
1
in width ams bad satin Parliament as the Re
atienriblh Let a and respellatieCoanty, had
Mitik . tolleatteltaildin his constituent*.
'lllllllll aldieldnaMes It was mast peen-
,* te sheikpersatte of drift integrity
ma*:1111
'and i ; and, therefore, as snelt. he could
noe ressiblinid any man who was more entitled to
till4iliThe= was seconded by Mr. Fu twos*.
The HonourabirrNswtow Fst.t.owes then rase,
.•,.aattia,eanismiasuadlielie Lawrence Palk, observed,
;Mt tit arlidak boa' is Parliament and private
Me, was to Wall known, and so highly esteemed by
nary indlvidail if in Cositty,,tbat it was unneces-
sary to Mtn smith Mee in enlarging en it. Sir
Lawrence Palk was mined as a Man ra* stria into-
pity and il/spat vace as • Member of Parliament,
aid of tie mom amiable and engaging masers as
a prilata ginthanna. . 1
Mt. Kitimat** seconded the Honentable Mover;
•he remarked as the nosersity. in eirprnest awful
peeled, of dpieiig awe of high shames: and lade-
lundence, no the arduous true of symmentiag us
to Pollament, bad macloded by a warm enlogiam
ea Sir Emeriti:it Palk, whale cone* on all occa-
sions bad traddad him to the approlkakm of his shim..
sissonb. •
W. BASTARD then mu, and thmked the Free-
bolder for the very haudesuas ahem tit in which
they bad always acted %swarth his t be was happy
that his 'mobile tended had met their approbation
arils a'period of sweaty-two years, in which he
toad hosa distiageisbed by the honour of represent-
' ifir. dins. It was vaniteesawy for him to make
I=l. bUt be assured them. that the same in- i
r spirit which tad lancet° adeated him,
ufrever be exerted is their service.
LAWAIINCS PAL[ expressed himself highly
tilts' with the duringmarks of public
he had expet three successive
U. He assured them, that he should
always alt. with independence and integrity, as their.
Representative, and would eerie himself on every
occasion. to the best of his judgment. for the good
of his country in general, and for the particular
interest of his constituents.
Mr. S. F. Maroon stated, that wet, it not for
the thinness of the meeting, he had intended, with
the concurrence of several respectable gentlemen, in
king forward a motion for a vote of thanks to their
km Representatives, for the manly and independ-
ent spine they had manifested in Parliament, and
for the alacrity and seal with which they had ful-
filled the various duties resulting from the charatter
Iliad *nation of Rep_resentatives of the county.
• This brought up Mr. Barr •RD, who felt highly
*meted by the good opinion of his worthy friend.
acid approved of his desisting from his intended
emotion, for the reason assigned. The thinness of
die meeting be attributed, in a great degree, to the
absence of several gentlemen on the melancholy oc-
lesion of the obsequies '.f the late General Simcoe,
*hose deceam„res knead to his eontstry eontd help
'deploring, and the loss of whom. none of his friends
*old retie& upon without the deerest sensibility and
regret ; and if ever it should be our tate to contend
with a French army on British ground, he hoped
lii patriotism and military ardour would exist in
Our bosoms, ant inspire us to emulate his great ex-
ample.
'he applause which followed this address, ex.
pressed, more than words, how much the feelings of
all present united with Mr. Dastard in his sentiments
on this occasion.
The Sheriff then adjourned the Meeting till Friday
next, at twelve o'clock.

Thursday a most distressing scene took place
near Great Charlotte-street. blackfriars-mad:—A
Lady, upwards of forty years of age, dressed in
mourning, called a coach ; she had not gone far
before site began to rave, and chew violent symp-
toms of insanity. The coachman (not knowing
what to du) was advised to take the Lady to the
'workhouse of the parish. A rich lace, upon a
black silk pelisse, a very fine shawl, white cambrick
handkerchief, as well as the other parts of her dress,
and likewise her countenance, 'hewed her to be a
ge"AtievrOnsais. She had with her a large Bible an!
a Pzityas !Souk, the latter bound is red and gil,.