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This was an Siftiou for goods sold and delivered,
amounting to 441. Ws.
The Plaint," was a wire•worker in Name
and the Dttendant a gentleman of fortune. The
Aaiun was brought to recover the sum belore men-
tioned. for a triantity of wire-work, made by the
Plaintiff, for the book-cases of the Defendant's
library.
The regular proof of the work done. and the
reasoaahlco. sc of ti e charges, being gone through.
Lord Ect. erceortocum asked what was the generAl
aetrage of per ceteage charged by trade men in
that description of business His Lordship was
answered, that it was generally computed at about
351. per cent He seemed to think this a tolerable
good p, At, but the case was ultimately referred to
at butratam, and a verdict taken for the Plaintiff, sub-
kr to an h a reward.
Thee .hree Causes concluded the Sittings at Nisi
Prams at Westminster.

Lord ELLsososouor proceeds to try the Nisi
Pram Causes at Guildh.sil on Monday, (this day )

TO THE iDIThR OF THE BRITISH PRESS.

your BRIT ism Pius of this day, a rod deal it said
under the title of tir.deveritesse indeed, so much, that I am
under the nr.cessity of appealing to your usual candour, to
insert the fallowing facts, so abs.siutely necessary for the cause
of truth, notwithstanding they are directed against that respect-
able body of men 'clisenting Lloyd's Cutlet, House. After
',stern years abmi.rte expererice in the handling of Sea In.
'wants Policiti, I can beidlv assert, that I never knew one
singe instance where Policy Stamps could not be immured in
less than a quarter of an hour after apoication. And as to
your last remark of Understrion• and broken; ouly requiring
three days, &e. the Act of Parham, nt already gives them
that indulgence, without incurring the penalty. "I'let a pro.
*notion against a N4l P. W Is tithe, I:en at colhcrooi..
of, I fully believe ; bet the other pending ones are of a much
Moot aggravated nature thus from Out text a your Paper you
seem to comprehend. I am, respectfully, be.
k:uckfield, Soma, May U, 1607. THOMAS COLAS.

The Torier, Ricuaanson, from Memel, is on
shore on Drape Heef.
Tie Hibernia, Dimmest. from London, is lost
near Memel.

The report of a draft from the Militia is revived.
Viscount Matvitta. the Minister iadtrelf, is known
to be favourable to that policy.
As the procession of Sir Faancts EviterTfil
friends was passing on Satatd ly from the Muting.
by Mr. RICHARDSON'S Hotel, Cnvent•garden. one
of the waiters came out into the balcony with an
eztingui►her in his hand, which he turned down, in
a mariner signifying an intent to extinguish these
beneath. The house being used by Lard Coen.
eats a, the meaning of the waiter was felt by the
procession, and in consequence of this insult, vine
stares were thrown at the wir.dows of the Hotel.—
This is the only a& of violence that occurred upon
the Elation.
Saturday last the Lottery finished drawing, when
the Ticket Ni'. 19.788, a prize of 5001. was sold
in Shun, by 1 Inours and Co. Cornhill, Oxford.
Street, and St. Jarva.'t.s: reel. where the first-drawn
Ticket, No. 16,787, which distrsbuted to the Pub-
lic the immeme sum of 40,00(1. was sold in one
Q.Jart r. one Eighth, and ten Sizteembs. The
Tickets aid Shares of the New Lottery, to com-
mence drawing 14111 Ju►y, will be ioa sale is a kw
days.

MIDDLESEX ELECT/c.v.

SATURUAV, '!Ay Crt
At the clogs of the poll, vet day, L:.e nuir:bers
Were, _ _ _

For W. 14elli.h, . 23111
U. Sync, • 1%7
Sir C. Iln7nes, Sart. 1191

Mr. Brno congratulated his hinds nn the ho-
nourable situation in which they had pltced him.
He referred to his own conJutt, and t,) that of
his father, as a pledge for his loyalty it-4 inde-
pendence, and exhorted the EL:nois to an edit!,
rreeverance in his favour.

Mr. Macusa thanked the Eleaors for placing
him at the head of the Poll, and doubted rot of
their continued ',ippon, should their attendance
be rendered necessa: y.
Sir C. BA • mai, after expressing his unwiFingness
to disturb courty, or to embarrass the more sac.
cessful Candidates, by an unavailing contest, declar-
ed his intention to wi'hdraw his pietensions fir the
present—de:ermineJ, however. on t'a first occasion
that off-red, to renew his claims to the suffrages of
the Elettors, to whom, in warm terms, he utf-ted
his best acln .wledgmcnts for tLesopport with which
they had o were.'

Sir C. Baynes afterwards determined to continue
the contest.—(See Adaertisemest in the front of Um
Piper.)

RWSTAINSISR NUCTION.

At the final close of the Poll, la Saturday. the
numbers were as figlow :-.

Sir Fradeis Burdett . . . 3134
Lail Cochrane Weld
It feet lion. R. B. Sheridan . . . 2645
J•hia Elliot, Esq.

Previous to the close of the Pa, the popsdattewere
requested by Mr. Power to allow Mr. Sheridanto ad •
dress them for a few minutes, before they began to
demolish the Hustings. At three o'cbck, the poll
Ving closed, Mr. sheridan stepped forward, sup-
ported by Sir J. Ogle and his Son. but the populace
lost not a moment to commence the work of de.
struction, and Mr. §heridan was of liged to retire,
after having intigladd to the Electors mat he should
petition against Lord Cochrane, on ale ground of
bribery and corruption.
Mr SHARMAN, iU &speech from the Hustings on
Thursday, gave the Eiecors to understand, that
h s object was to poll mire votes than Mr. Elliott
nod du.ie when he withdrew his name from the
hooks. Mr. Sheridan had not 11,4 votes to poll
on Naturslay, to accomplish his object. Mr. Elliot's
name was pu: on the poll books again on Saturday
mornings but there were very few sores in bis co-
luairs —ln the cos.r.e of the dry, Mr. Morris, a
Gentiumair belcinginz to Ar.Sheridan'a Committee,
wilts resides in Westminster, read a note from Mr.
Elliot. expressing his surprise that any one should
have taken the liberty of putting his name on the
poll book, after he had declined the contest.
Alter the Hui•tings had been demolished, the
Deputy Bailiff eeclared Sir Francis Burdett, Bart.
and Lord Cochrane, duly deftest.
The health of Sir Francis Burdett prevented his
being ehaired, ani thy ceremony was dispensed
with until a future occasion.
A boat, dcc •raieJ• with bows and cockades, and
bearing the name of the POiLIS, was placed on a
carriage, and led the procession ; Lord Cochrane, in
a barouche, was drawn by sir horses through the
principal streets of Westminster. 'Die friends of
Sir Francis Burdett went in procession to the Crown
and Anchor, as did those of Mr. Sheridan to the
Albany.

MEETING OF THE FRIEND.; OF SIR

FRANCIS BURDATT.

Saturday. a Meeting of about three hundred of
the friends of the a'nive Repfesent.ti•... for %Veit-
winner took place at the Crown and Anchor T vt rn
in the Strand, and partook of an excellent dioher.
Mr. Jennings took the Chair, supported on his right
by Mr. Jones Burdett, the brother of this successful
Candidate.

After the cloth was removed, t!.e following toast
was given—

The Kiug, the Coustitutkta, and nothing but the Con-
stitution."

A toast which was drank with the utmost enthu-
siasm.

Mr. Jusitiacis proposed the health of Sir F.
Burdett, after a sustahle rulogiurn.
Mr. Jonas BunDSTT then addreusd the Meeting.
stating the feelings of gratitude which his brother.
Sir Francis Burdett, entertained fur the high fin.
nour the indapendentlElecton of Westminster had
conferred upon him. Lie spoke not merely as a
relation of Sir Francis, but as one who entirely
partook of all his patriotic sentiments and opi-
Di sus. He rpaii a just tribute of applause
to the Consmi-tee. who, by their perseverance and
enthusiasm, had been the means of effeCting the
grand objet in view. He then descanted upon the
patriotic principles of Sir Francis. and the various
corrupt practices of Government. He concluded
with proposing the health of Mr. Jennings, who
had been so particularly adore, and whose mindere.
tion and good conduit had been so highly .;ons.
mendable. This toast was also drank enthusiasti-
cally.
Ale Jsmatmos said, be did not wish to assume
any of the merit of the success res:.ich had been till/
day obtained, it being attributable entirely to the
feelings and errrtions of the Ektlors of Westminster
:Lemselves. This day was the proudest he bad ever
caper ienced in his life. and lie hoped it would be a
glorious example to other Eleenrs in the coiratry.
Mr. Jesonso's next read the enterr tr.ey had
received from Sir Francis. the purport of w: ich
was, that be begged of them to accept his must
grateful thanks tor the honour they had done him. by
returning him to parliament in a manner so gr:ith
lying to his feelings, and s s honourable to wen
own.

Mr. Jawsinos then proposed a long string of Re-
solutions, expressive cf the wale of the Meeting,
upon the great triumph which had b-en obtained.
A motion was male by Mr. Falters, that the
anni y of this day shoald be observed by the
Electors of Westminster, under the inspealon
the Committee, who csoduacrl the Eleltion of Sar
Francis Burdett, which was carried unman:wady.

S`_'' s'ti

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MR. SHIRIDAIri DIMMER.

After the ualy made by the nigh
d..adliff. on Sword:ay, the friends of Mr. Sheridan
,o.) ceded i grAnd ptneession to the Albany Ti..
seen, Piccanilly. At bee o'clork the great r 0,411
WAS excessively (roe drd, and the number. of gee-
lemeri. who were tups-evided with plices, tendered
it necessa-y to prepare a table in are.. her room, at
which Mr. Peter Moore presided. Wise.; the cl
Was removed, the foiluwing Toasts were drank with
appropriate applairs.• : The Ling, Qat: n, and
Royal Family ; ;he Prince of Wales niost entioi•
,oassically ; The immortal memory of Charles J.
Fox; The Cause id liberty all over t,e Noll, •
The independent lib-crurs of Westmin.•, r, with
ttree time; three. Cclo el NOLL rose to in, pore Me
health of his Right H ,n niend Briteley
Sheridan. In doing so he bouli not enter into an!
political discussien or into a cotnptrative view of
hi, public prey:moons to the honour nt represent-
ing Weonfinster. It was enengla f..r him to say,
that every man who laved liberty, every rain who
felt tor the glory and honour of Great Stearn, moon
whatever his party atieciernents w. re. respect the
character and ',Alice, codiduct of his distinguish d
friend. He stoned therefore conclude. by gi.ing,
with the mot hint-reit pleasure, the Laden of the
Rißightlt•chai Bfisseley Sheri en.
Mr. Orrin ft eons oSterved, th .t perfedly coin-
ciding in the sentiments espresseu by his Hen.
Friend, he w. old take the liberty of cal.ing the atom.
then cif that re:pedalo,* meeting to a review of the
whole political life of his doittnguidieJ Irsrn.l, Mr.
Sheridan For years. he (Mr Moms.) co-sioered
him as the proper, i. deed as the only petsno, who
ought to succeed the de,sarted, but trinomial Fox.
in the reprerdentanno of the ;iota city of West-
minster. With such a conviction, it was catoral
for him to fsol 'tiding; y , when he f..e.,,,;„ p10e,,,0, to
his journey to Coventry, that minster was to
•tie abandoned ; that mutt:tys.'g r. A orien ;note him
no inconsiderable pain, duro,g an.,,dcs, arid
therefore it was, that he now felt the moo unlimited
joy in seeing the great an unparalleled vidory of
the day—a vdnory solely obtained by the talents.
integrity. and public spirit of their distinguished
friend. and which restored, him most Jody in the
wishes and affections of his fellow-citizens. To his
exertions on the present occasion, the whole E -
pire was indebted, fur by those that wicked and
too general delusion has been expo-ei and den
tested; tne motives of its propagators have Imes
ascertained, and t:.e charadar of that Ationnistree
lion vindicated; slim of whose 'crimes was, that
it had endeav ,ured to hurt out puhlis d-tau; tors. and
tol bring to justice public plud.dierers —( Gr.-4 go.
plaeser.)••• Ihe health of Mr. Sheridan was s!
thank, amidst enetusiastie acclerutti Mr, All 1
iu-
cesunt peels of approbation.
Mr. Smellier Se rent to return tbeaketo the Matte
ine, and dendaied, that though much faqued by
tlv.; exertiocs of the last fourteen days, he yet was
willing to make sonic uhservationi, in r •ference to
what had fallen from his esionted focal elr.
Monte. It was not in the nstutet.f hid temper. eat
his habits, to feel hostility to any mon merely on
the grayed et. poli heard de feressee efoiriomer. Was
there one man who had to accuse h m of any one
ad in his political life. w!:,c I °periled eiher to the
injgry or degradation nt their c mra conitry t,•-•
( No/ as! no ! fro's nary port of ego rAsta /1 Was
there oa be found a moo who could ch.rge him with
ever having desoted his pi. 0.1•: duties. tone auy case
havirg prate rod his own personal views and ad•
vancsment to the calls of patriotism. or a.. ides if
friendship ? (No ! !)—tVhwiever their an•
tagonists might think of the result f that d iy, it
would b. to him the proudest anu m et gra r. rig
recolledion of his tile. It would to him the uhcear•
ing spring of pride and gratitude; the strongest sti.
niulud to persevere* strenuously in that bold lute of
independence, which he had ever, and ever would
maintain. The N L)rd, svh was 4,11 opeonent,
must now feel, that he was no the people's chose.
The result of this day's poll must couvince t:.e most
incredulous, that had that legidl tire enadsment, by
which popular eleftians wee regulated, i.ot
vented it, another day or two wowd have condi:tete-
ly destroyed all his hopes of eventual success 'lO
use the professional language of that Noble Lord,
the old piece of British odk was fast gaining ground
upon hdni, and bathe not found a port under nis
he must hare struck or sunk. (../ephoises). In his
absence from the Hustings. on the day oefore, he
was informed, the Noble Lord alluded to the inlet.
change of compliments between hindic If and his son
'folio—. lorgh.)—lt was certair.ty vet y uu•
natural for a lather to feel gratified as the Went,
which his son displayed, and at the grntefol re-
ception suck a display received lidos' a ratified
and approving piaple.—(Hear, Oar !) —llet he
would tell the Noble Lord, that independent of
parental feelingr, he loved his son. and expressed
that sentimenf, because he knew that son to be stre-
nuously and ardently attached to the cause of
genuine liberty, to the maintenance of the
people's rights, and to the support of the British
charaißer. He then related, as an instance of the
political purity and panic spirit of Mr. Ttionnas
Sherniao. that during the administration of Lord
Sidmouth, his son had positively refused to accept
the place of Po:emitter of the 'standee Malta,
lest its acceptance should be construed into any
susp'cion, upon the independence, the consistency,
and political attachments of his father. (Cdrairreri
approialtsw.) After some few observations. this
trolighteorld Senator concluded, by expressiug
his gratitude for the honour conferred upon
him, and his strong hopes. that before a very short
period, he wculd bare the pride of being the sitting
Member for Westminster. or at least, of tendering
the Elenion of the Noble Lord null and vuid. Up•
on his hea!tdi being thank, Mr. firma,. Sheridan
returned thanks, in an able and animated speech.
Mr Sher. Jan lett the room amidst toe cowering
approbation of his (needs. stone of host Were BD/.
0411, to take dearness from his carriage, anti to draw
hint borne.

Col mei Noel was then called to the Chair, and
the company continued to si ia unuintubed Want)!
until tutu o'clock in the morning.

The Hon. 3011.4 )3% SO, brutber to the present
Viscount, is tim presumptive hem rule ..f
Tosrinaton; sod A rat Mr. r. v us. IHD • ...1. t...

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