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London, England, 1826-07-01 00:00:00

WESTMORLAND ELECTION.

!FROM OUR OWN REVORTER.I
WEIINESDAY—SIXTU DAY.
The polling this morning went on as briskly as usual, and with.
out the slightest disturbance. The following address, which was
Put forth at an early hour by Mr. Broughatn's Committee, excited
considerable sensation, and some hopes, on the part of the Yellows,
that he was almost despairing, and that he would give in that day
if not well supported. These hopes, however, received their death-
blow by his speech at the closing of the poll, from witch it would
appear that there is little if any prospect of toncluding the election
before Saturday evening.

" TO THE FREEHOLDERS or WESTMORLAND.
" INDEPENDENT FREEHOLDERS—Your cause is safe, if you
will exert yourselves for it. Your friends have already polled.
within seven votes, as many as they did on the same day of the last
Election, and much less exertion has been made to bring up the
voters. Your adversaries have made the greatest exertions ; and
they cannot head you upon the pull any longer, unless you are in-
active and disregard your own interest and the success or the enure.
I sin doing everything in my power to win the day for you ; hut,
if you do not come to my assistance, it must be in vain. The
cause is your own ; let every man reflect that upon his own con-
duct, at this moment, it depends whether the county shall he free
for ever, or for ever dependent upon a single family. Loch honest
man has the welfare of Westmorland in his keeping.
" lam your faithful servant,
•• 11. BROUGHAM."
At five o'clock the Under Sheriff appeared on the hustings, and
announced the state of the poll as follows :
Lsrd Lowther . 245
Colonel Lowther
Mr. Brougham

. Total 1.314
. -1.3 r/
- - 1,143

Majority fo; Col. Lowther over Mr. Brougham-1114.
Lord Lowlifes' then addressed theclectors, which the state of
the poll, he sad, enticed him to do, before the other Candidates.
Indeed, his situation sot only on the poll, but on the gross poll also,
entitled him to that precedence which he sincerely hoped their sup-
port would enable him to preserve to tee conclusion of the contest.
(Cheers.) He was not flushed by his success, no:withstanding the
great rush his opponent had threatened them with upon that day,
and his failure of Iteaditig the poll, as fie had expected. (Cheers.)
For his own part he was perfectly sati•fied at having maintained
his superiority upon the poll unimpaired, and would be
equally pleased if the same majority appeared in his favour at
the conclusion. Ile had been taunted on the preceding even-
ing that ate of their batteries had been silenced--that it
hail in fact been muzzled—and that he had not ventured
again to name a venerable old gentleman, the Pope of Rome,
since Saturday night. (Cheers, and tome masks of clisaoprehation.)
All that he said or felt upon the subject was, that he would never
give his consent that that Prelate ailouo! ride, roughshod. over his
country. (Cheers and hisses.) The llopourable Gentleman lad
considered that his defence of that Prelate last week was not quite
complete, and therefore last evening he had brought in the Dukeof
Norfolk to his aid. He admitted that his Grace the Dolt eof
Norfolk was a Noblanan of most excellent character, and of the
highest respectability and worth ; but he would fay that the excep-
thus did nut constitute the general rule. (Cheers and hisses) No-
thing had been adduced to convince him, nor to convince the free-
holders (great noise and confusion), theugh visitors had been
brought into the county to praise hint, that it would be
safe to allow that Prelate to- ride as he hail already stated ;
and he was sure any thing having a tendency that way would
not be relished by the freeholders of Westmorland. (Great
uproar.) He had no doubt but that the Learned Oentletnan
would think himself in a most enviable situation on the poll, and
neither had he any doubt but that they would hear him exercise
his as ithmetical ingenuity, to prove that he was actually at the
head of the pall. (Cheers and a laugh.) He felt the utmost con-
fidence that the Sheriff would have to declare the roll in the same
order as' he had done that day, and that lie (Lord Lowther), of
course, would have time precedency as he then enjoyed—the same
right to address them first, as his brother would have to address
them second, at the conclusion of the last day's polling, (cheers)
and that of course they would be in that case returnee( as the
Members for the county. (Much cheering and liaises from the
Blues.) He should then trespass no farther on their patience ;
but he wished them a good evening, and expressed a hope that
he should see Chem again to-morrow. (Cheers.)
Colonel LowTaxlt then addressed the freeltoldere, hut the cla-
mour was so incessant, that it was for some time impossible to hear
a word that he uttered. Notwithstanding, he said, when we did
hear him, all that had been said as to their strength being ex-
hausted while their opponents were coming with fresh vigour to the
poll—notwithstanding all this, they were still at the head of the
pull, He hoped they would keep tip their spirits, and goon as they
had commenced, and be the majority what it might, it little signi-
fied whether it was ten, twenty, or one hundred, still at the end of
time fifteen days the numbers would tell, and ensure th• it return for
the county. (Cheers and hisses.) Ile assured his friends that there
was no danger whatever to be apprehended, and expressed a hope
that they would come up to-morrow in as good spirits as they lied
done to-day. (Cheers.) lie would then take his leave, confident
that they would continue to him their support as they had hitherto
done, and keep him in the proud situation which lie then occupied
on the poll ((,heers and marks of disapprobation.)
Mr. BROUGHAM now presented himself, and was received with
enthusiastic cheers. He exceedingly differecl, he said, with the
Gallant Colonel in the opinion which he had just expressed, as he
had the misfortune to do in most others that he had entertained.
(A laugh.) He exceedingly differed with him in the opinion that
it signified little what the majority might be, whether it was five,
ten, or twenty, or as it really was, fourteen upoa that day's poll.
He thought it signified is great deal, indeed, because when it was
recollected that in consequence of their unparalleled exertions. sod
their enormous rtSollrees, and the vast number of agents in all
parts of the country, which their resources enabled them to employ
—when it was recollected that with all these resources, so pos-
sessed by them, anti so used, they had yesterday been enabled to
get a-head by 83 votes oil that day's poll ; he thought it materially
signified, when. with all their means and exertion still at their dis-
posal, and still as actively employed, they had been on that
day enabled to get a-head on the poll only by fourteen
votes. (Great cheers.) lie had, from this circumstance, a
right to assume that the tile hail invited, (cheers), and that by
their exertions, in which they would not relax, hut, on the con-
trary, rather redouble them, he would be enabled to shew their op-
FO tents a better poll than they had even shewn them, that day.
(Cheers.) It was hie wish to state to them that day, as he had

...., ---••-• .....• • . ~,,,, eg—s no not say you arc a rogue. • Ito oe. ( yeses or - NO, not it you can nem it, there will be no- uistioneary. In iota eu
three nunur anu oily-twee inoepenaent men (tthers.) Jr was nis wish to state to them that day, as he had ride rough-shod through that county, and that am i
the Lord ,
Mr. Ca kavessi.—Vou imi.not, sir ; you dare not. (Cheers.) thing good.") toted for me at Bristol, and my opponents printed their names, in uniformly done—for nothing was mote foolith than to attempt Lit-Arne.% (Cheers.) Not only ought he not to ride rough.
at Mv. ST VCIMV.—Mt. Creswell, 1 did not say the freeholder who Sir T. Lg•nnamog—There never shall. I shall do my tit_ the hope of destroying them. The worthy Mr. Vincent Stuckey keeping anything back, or to over-tate anything which might tend shod through the count?, but he ought not to ride through It at
voted for Mr. Hunt was dishonest; but dint I considered him to most to maintain the freedom of election. ( lAughter.) I rejoice at was, I believe, one of the White Lion Club. who came to this noble to deprees' or to encourage—the state in which they stood on that, all, though h;a feet should be phut! with Lord Low her'i silver
eere-solution. (Mr. Stuckey, " Nu, no.") Well, lam glad the Club the fifth day's poll, as compared with the fifth day of the election in plates from Newmarket. (Cheers, and a laugh,) That was the
be disgraced. lam giad to see the gentlemen of the press under the manner in which the High Sheriff has acted ; he has not even
me. They are in general very correct ; but they mistook the been complained of by the individual who has complained of all had not that additional disgrace. (Roars of laughter.) But, my the year MO. Ile rejoiced to inform them, that notwithstanding single observation which Mr. Brougham had omitted, cad which i
Id word. other respectable persons—of the Magirrates, of the clergy, and friends, instead of being Rimmed at this formidable conduct, took that at the last election their means of conveyance were notoriously he stated to them in worse language, but with as much Mitch,
at Mr. Cagswgi.l.—l am satisfied, Sir, with your explanation. of the profeesion of the law. But that individual has only to look care to procure copies, and framed and glazed and hung them up, at least double whet they were at the present contest—notwith. and with this observation he would take his leave. 1
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Mr. W. IX BAYLEY—AS a freeholder of the county, after to the poll for the damning proof of the opiiiiiin the county enter- in cotnmemoration of a struggle which. they considered mast ho. standing that ilk it exertions during the first five days of the laid The Meeting then quietly dispersed. .
what has passed, I venture to say that I think it will not lie wise tains of him. I feel most proud in once more being chosen to re- nourable. I have amongst my freeholders respectable men of all election were in the proportion of two to one to what they were our- In the evening, Mr. Duffy once mete made his appearance,
t t in the Sheriff to close the poll. I say this with the utmost de. present the county of Somerset. the classes in life, except those of the Magistrates, the Clergy, and ing the first five days of the present, yet up to that moment they dressed as a Clergyman, with a mushroom iii his hand, anii ad.
MI frrence to the legal advises' of that very respectable gentleman. I Mr. 0. IIAYOAItO —You never yet represented the county, the attorneys • and such an active devotion as that which I have re- had pulled twenty-three more votes than they heti done at the same dressed the mob from the hustings, in the character of the Rev.
Sit think it will not be fair towards Mr. Hunt, under to circum. Lethbridge. (Cheers and laughter.) corded I shall in to the last flay of ley life. Sir T. Lethbridge period of the last election. (Great cheering.) In the Rends! ale. Sill, of Bristol, to whom Mr. Brougham hail alluded as
t.• stances which Mr. Creswell has stated, that there are seventy voters Sir T. LE/14434410ct; —I tis not by threats from high Of kW has stated. that all who wished well to the cause of liberty hail Ward, at the last election, they had, in the first five days, polled having made some mushroom votes for the Yellows. Every. thing
in his parish who will come to the poll if it be kept open. It ought that lam to be prevented front pursuing steps which I am sure voted for him. If that were the ease, how many thousands in this 3116, which was only two more than they had now polled, is, however, pert say quiet, but squibs are now beginning
.to fly
II riot to be said by Mr. Short that lie .ost his election through the will lead to the good of ray country. There is no tear in my na. county must have wished ill to the cause of liberty ! (Cheers.) I notwithstanding their increased exertions 0:1 that occasion, pretty thickly. THURSDAY MORNING.
10 pull's being closed prematurely, whereby he has been deprives( of lure. Will any one tell me I ought to fecal one word of what I do not hesitate to stay that there never has appeared so insolent, having, up to that evening, polled 334 (cheers and a cry froni The rolling. is going on briskly. Every thing is very quiet—
et the opportunity of knowing what the opinion of the freeholders is have uttered ? inhuman, and barefaced a man, before the public. Ile says that no a person in the crowd, of " That is all you can do—you are nearly there is no longer any ment on of calling in the military. and it
of lee qualification:. After what Air, Leveled( has said, I submit My, en Esw cr.l.—ref. ‘Vhat have you stated about the 300 honest men would vote for Hunt. (Cheers, and cries of " Hunt for at an end.") Ile could 'settee his friend there, the mushroom is only due to (serti Lowther to !ewe, that he was opposed to the
perhaps introduction of the military at all. The bands are parading 'the
is that the Sheriff would not, and I still speak it with great deference. freeholders who have polled fur Mr. Hunt ? Retract that base ever.") Sir. Dickinson steaks candidly, and attributes any heat (a laugh), that lie should soon see to the contrary. unless
ard• streets, and every thing weals a busy aspect. Mr. Brougham's
if that
in closing the poll without giving the moot ample nu. declaration. (Great uproar.) There have been reports in the Time* of expression to the heat df the contest. Now, what says Leth- he knew better than himself as to his strength. In the East 'it"
if nee and the fullest procieniations. newspaper, from which I collect that ,you have offered us the bridge? Although he was smarting under the chastisement which I nt the last election, the Blues had polled on the fifth day 450 votes, epeeeh of last night has created a great sensation amongst the
/link SHERIFF—The genuenuan is probably not aware that it greatest insult. You have used language which you dare not re- have so frequently inflicteduPon him, the marks of which Inc carries and this he mentioned to the honour of that ward—with pleasure !limes, and they now begin to entertain pretty confident hopes, oy
g was dune yestereay. peat. (Loud cheers. and cries from the Attorneys about the Court imprinted upon his face. as Palpably as he would carry the mall(' and pride lie nientioned it, because charges were made against that succe,s. It is now impoesible to state when the pea will dose,
~. MY. BAYLCY-1 think Mr. BIM is bound not to delay the of " Turn him out.") Who will turn me out ?if one of that base on his body, if he were flagged—he nothi.tg retracts. lie has been ward, as if they slackened in their zeal. or had been at all backward ceriaitily not before Sistarday evening. .
t close of the pull unnecessarily, or for the purpose of putting the crew dare
:to lay his hands upon me (looking at the attorneys), told that he was a scoundrel, a coward, and a liar; and still he says upon that occasion. The last time 450 had polled from that ward. The mushroom sacs, alluded to in me fereyoutru., epass.h,
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other Candidates to expense and trouble. nothing shall pro'.'ct him from chastisement upon the spot. I say nothing. (Mr. Hayward—" Ayes I told him so.") Yea, it would but this time they had polled 438. Wrest cheering.) There had have been rejected by the Assessor, on the ground that, teeing mi-
Mr. Husw —I submit to you, Sir. Sheriff, that a voter is now that Sir Thomas Lethbridge hamost bsaely insulted 300 free- be a degradation to a dog to be comPered to him. I cannot re- been no one part of the county where their adversaries had been nuitant votes, and not freeholders, they should have been re.
ri Waiting to take the oaths, and that he should not be hindered, holders of this county, by calling them rogues ; and he has the in- (rain from speaking in terms of the highest admiration of the con- making great exertions, or where they had flattered themselves that gistered six mouths before the election before the holder could be
el The voter was then sworn. solence to say, in answer to my charge, that he wills not retract a duct of the High Sheriff, who has so conscientiously anti respect- those exertions would be more successful than in the East entitled to vote. By this decision the yellows are suppooeid to
it Mr. BAYLEY-1 was not' aware! of what was done yesterday word. What do the freeholders of the county call this treatment ? tulle acted upon this occasion ;he hae had a man extraordinary Ward, but now they could perceive the result. (Great cheering.) sustain a loss of upwards of fifty elate...
ie and to-day. (Loud uproar.) task to perform here, Not s quarter of the freeholders have been In the West Ward, in the same space of time, they had pulled e
:1 Mr. BUNT--. 1 beg to disclaim what that Gentleman' and my TheSitealyr here thee, and requested that Mr. Creswell would Polled. The disinclination to vote for Lethbridge num have been at the last election 202 votes; but up to that evening they had An the numbers on the Northumberland all of Weal-
=frierds have said. I think you have given ample time for the free. allow Sir Thomas to proceed, and then reply to him. almost unconquerable. Those who canvassed said to the free- polled 208. (Cheers.) Whether his friend in the crowd, who said nesday night, wh'ch we publis'a,sl exclusively yesterday,
holders to come in, if they had chosen to do so, and that all need. Sir. CnnaWELL—NO, he asks tei whether there is a word which holsters, " You must vote bosh for Whig and Tory;" thereby de- that that was all they could do, was better infomied of the state of were • , inserted .
of . .
only in a part our impression, we re-
ire fial proclamations have been made. he is bound to read y I'll have his answer now. I ask him daring that there wits not a particle of honest feeling in the county. their poll, he could not tell, or whether he was better acquainted
le SHERI yr —That is very ha'idanme. whether he dares to repeat What the Titmice newspaper states he The moment the freeholders see the two factions join, they with the strength of their (the Blues') canvass, he did not know, publish them this !nor:ling, to prevent disappointment to
0 Mr. BATLEY—That is very fair. asserted. I have voted for Mr. Hunt, and I oak him whether hecalls naturally say in disgust, " We'll not go at all." (Cheers.) than he (Mr. Brougham), was himself, after all tine pains Inc had any of our readers:—
Mr. HUNT—I have sent to request those who were coming to me, or thinks me a rogue? (Great tumult.) If he replies in the I return thanee to those who came tip for me, for I believe that taken to ascertain the real state of affairs; but this he could ttll Liddell . - 1306 I Beaumont - . lOW
stay at home, There is no dishigenuousnem shout me. I think I affirmatives neither Sheriff',
nor illagiitrates, nor Attorneys, shall every one who did ao believed that he was serving his country as the freeholders athe result of his inquiries on that point, that up Bell . - 1226 Howie& - gel
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