The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1808-07-08 00:00:00

Y.11:MOU711, Jura JO.

Saturday last, being the day appointssi to elect
a Member te serve in Parliament, in the room of
Stephen Lushington, Esq. who has resigned, the
Mayor, Corporation, and Electors, attended by
their Member, the Hon. Edward Harhord, pro-
ceeded to the Church-hall. Upon themoinination
of Giffin Wilson.E. Barrister at Law, this Han.
Candidate addressed the Electors in a long mud
eloquent speech. He said, that he was perfectly
aware of the importance of the situation he was a
Candidate fir, and what infinite labour it required
faithfully to discharge the varlets* duties of a re-
presentative of so large and flourishing a town ;
but he flattered himself, that his strict application
to husinese, fur many years, had, in some measure,
qualified him for so arduous • task. He had the
happiness of thinking, that his fi. in attachment to
the present Admitiistration accorded with their
wishes. lie assured them, that they should have
his support; for it was his opinion, that the present
Ministers deserved tlmojiaaks atti applause of their
couhtry, for their zees rj.nsl attention to the public
good; and who, though they had sustained an ir-
reparable loss in that illustrious and unparalleled
statesman, the Right lon. William Pitt, influeueed
by the same principles which actuated that exem-
Platy man, still continued, in this time, replete with
danger, to conduct the public business aith credit
to themselves and honour to their country. He
bad the honour of being acquainted with the lat.,
Mr. Pitt, who, with hi.. family, honoured him with
their friendship; and that he still continued in
terms of the warmest friendship'with his brother.
(Ic thought it necessary thus far to declare his po-
litical opinions, and had only to add, that if they
elected him their representative, no exertion should
be waatiug on his part to promote the interest of
the borough and the wishes of its iiihabitams.
The lion. Edward Harbord then addressed the
Electors. He said, he could not omit this oppor-
tunity of returning them his most sincere thanks
fin the honour they had twine ("inferred on him,
by electing him one of 'their representatives in Par-
liament. He hail heard with the greatest pleasure
that his conduct in discharging that important
rtitly met with their approbation. He had the
honour of introducing Mr. Wilson, whose political
principles were consistent with their wishes, and
whose connection would be useful to the interest
of the borough. He was conscious that if they
elected him, they might depend upon his zeal and
assiduity to serve them. lie should not detain
them by a long speech, but hoped that as his past
conduct in Parliament was approved .04, an hi.
future might; and that by his strict attest' to
their welfare and interest, lie might not prove un-
worthy of the confidence reposed in him. There
being no opposition, Mr. Wilson was declared duly
.elected. Mr. Wilson again addressed the Elec-
tors, and said, he considered this, as he ought to do,
the prondeat moment ..f his life, being so susami-
mously elected one of their representatives was an
honour he could net have expected. lie trusted that
his political conduct would agree with their wishes,
and by a strict adherence to the principles which
he professed, he hoped to merit their future esteem
suliport. .Haring already taken up much of
tholr timk,,, lit. ,Icauld only say, that the very hand-
notne manner in which they had i tech..]
inan.legl his most hearty acknowledgments, and
should ever be rheri,hed iti his remembrance with
every sentiment that the warmest gratitude can
iu-
spire.'. The ihnioninlsle Member gave a splendid
Ball Whir friends, on SaturJay evenieg, anal the
ntinost conviviality Inevailail. On Sunda the
Member sad his Mewls devote(' Irani Yarmoy uth.