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[From the " Durham% Adrertiger ']

-DURHAM COUNTY ELECTION.

MARCH 13. 1820.

Thia day, pursuant to public nonce. came on
she Derhana county election. Soon alter ten o'c'o••k
she Candichars and the proper tactra appeared
upon the hosting., and the court-yard became ins-
nsethetely crowded. After the customary oaths and
`tottn.tl.ti.a WIPI,r cone through,
Th. Henn saunter retie I
cev wen. rolled lordlier to
• meow use of she muss so,. I 'sof • I;:4us ut Eitelisloods, to
proper west:ma So to prIVAI 111 I /16" sit in Pat-borne'''. Ile
trusted that vie% indiritinal soul,' be hryall will§ sago-
tom, and that the freeholder.. of Durham would coodurt
themselves is such a manner as to leave nu loons for re-
proork.
Mr. ttiatelt (of Elemore) proposed J.IG. :Ambito), roi. as
a it sod proper ['edam to represent this county in Perlis.
noon. (le trusted the freeholder* of Durham would never
satyr say set of men, whether priests or not, to dictate to
them who was a suitable representative. Aud above all, lie
conjured them never to elect any man who was rectiviog a
pension from GOVernmetit.—(Applause, and cries of "
Matibrir While /Wiley.)
t.ir %I. W. RIDLEY rose.—" Freelsolarre of the comity of
Durham, this is the first opwortunity ever offered its me, as
a freeholder of the county of Durham, of addrdwing yon. I
glory sloes the opportunity falls on this day, and I ro joke
that Si occurs on such an occasion. I come among..) you
wish my new-won letutoure. I come to you ales hoeing been
elected a Member of Portioned's by the free buret-sees of
Nestrsetle--(Applatue.)—The tree of independence has
long flourished north of the Tyne, and I am sure it will out
languish wit's the freeholders of Durham. Now is the time
to select Gentlemen from amongst you, in your own neigh-
bourhood, to represent you in she great Council of Ilse 'ta-
ttoo. Mr. Lambkin is descended from a gent and noble
family, awl possesses all the patriotic virtues of his father.
Tres holder., look to the past that you may judge of lbe
fat ure : he was ever attentive to your maritime and agrieul.
taro? int.'s:tots. The lion Baronet disicheiled with &elm._
iug, that, as he was himself* constant attendee in the Douse
of Cotionsuus, I:e mild bear testimony that Mr. Lionlnon
was never absent from his post while the interests of his coun-
try required his presence."—(florets of applasur.)—lle them,
seconded the nomination. . .

.....
J 14111111170/11, E. 5).—The wish. &for moment was at
lentil arrived when he offered himself, for the third time,
to represent them In Parliament. Supported at he was by
his friende, he did not fear the opposition he hail been taught
to rxhwrt~—~•rppfartsr. ?—R was 110 i long since Iw• had last
:Addressed them on a cenilar occasion : then he had thought
it his ditty to 'soloist to them his coudnet io Earlianiesit,ao.l
She motives of lb it conduct; and he was gratified to receive
to return the on.ed of dolt applau►e. Though the short in-
terval which hail since elapsed wits nut (insight wish massy
t,pies fur rms. k, he ovoid say • few words on the subject.
The first measure he had to observe upon was the grout of
10.1)5)01. to the Duke of Turk. lie had opposed it, because
it was to be taken from the pockets of • distressed and in.
jore.l people, to pay a son for that attendance on his father
which dray nod affiction slum should dictate.—(Great
sip-
pfnttse.)—Hr was the first Its oppose the irnpinsititos of the
:LW: OM/ sof taxes which had been added to the burdens
of the people ; mid he did an, becausie be was cotivieceil that
Ilse sum was 41.Jl required for the no y support of the
inseessment,lnit.fur the benefit of pl.ermen and penaioners,
',sift for extending the influence of corruption.—(Applause)
Again, be haul 16ongld it his dilly to oppose the passing of
the fits• IZus Wks men! Fill, because he saw it was meant to
riistruy 11.4. itleiseto!teice or South America; as he aluoulJ
i wrr continue to support she lib' riies of his oat ire comity a•d
is. country. s.! would hr 1.1.41 the frictions of nations —(Ap.
r'aiesc2—The last time• he addressed the freeholders in the
same place was on the subject of the Manchester outrages.
He theo stated that that 'netting was a legal one; but wise.
Sher It was let!Sl tI4 nut, the dispersion of it in such. manure
ops certainly illegal. On that occasion, those of as opposite
opinion erne req,n•sted to come forward. One clergyman,
however (alhirtirsir tu Tile. Phillpots), who had nut the msg.
ranimily to risme forward at Sisal meeting to avow his send•
furors, had ',leaked into his closet to aspesse his (Mr. L's)
cherneter ; he who ocenpied his station perhaps from no
rinse than his sycophantic qualities, had the audscity
Lo tall him sedstiOstr, whose ancestors were coexistent wills
the loyally and peoopetity of Ilas couutc.—(Applouse.)—With
regent to the We toenive Mea*UreS of minion y, he declated
that the constitution of Pmclatid had never witnessed surly
aril since the Revolution. fly uue of them, an Englishmao's
house waar•aikred no longer his castle; and by another,
cow ralempt hash beets made to destroy the liberty of the press.
if be knew any thing of the subject, the liberty of the press
MINIM om rrumr evesy obstacle; it was ssut to be subdued.
ir :hero were blasphemous and seditious publications, why
were the erfitcrs set arraigns d lefore a jury of their country?
Noeh were the conatitulional remedies fur such an evil; the
laws of the land were sulilcicut to take cognisance of the
Reece. If these things have gut to • decode...l pitch, the
Plioistry have themselves to Mama for not employing the
mr ens within their power. With regard to the contest be.
Lore him, he had been told that the requisition to Mr. Whar-
f as contained of the landed property of the
county. This was strange; POW= there were not one single
name of very extensive properly. Out of the 55 siguatures,
fifteen were pries's, sonic attorneys, a few contractors, and
MSC a lwatkrupt! Their enmity was directed sgaiast him
. p. rwunally ; earl if ever he owed gratitude to say men, it was
11/ Dont, they had convinced hint that hr lived, lettere •lo•e
I.e was ambitions of being—in the hearts of Iris mustily/amts.
They hare stiewn that as long as a min eels disinterestedly
be will hart the rams of the freeholders of Durham. He
kn. w he would be assaikd by their rercrend hostility, and,
however they aright preach up peace ats.l charity, they would
practise so meeksess towards him. Surveyors of roads had
been told that gills, sofa' for him they would be discharged;
!doctorates had threatened others that if they voted fur him
they starothi out have the county wosk.--(.4ppfaues)—One
rhsractensiac anecdote of the clerical good will towards
him bewo,ih(oerliuu. In the village of Dorton, near
lived the wouthy Rector, Me Le Mcsurier.
Ii I Gralknsan, a fs w days ago, happened to meet a
band of music is the village, which had followed him (Mr.
Landrieu) It was accompanied by a boy, and the little
Pre We bad the wieke.luess to exclaim, " Lambkin for ever !"
'you which Mr. Le Meeurter &bock die boy su viokut a
blow on the face as produced blood, and Mies divine, in his
sacred rubes, was coming front church! he was happy to
say. the buy's father iiiseuded to seek redress from • jury of
lon country. Mr. Wharton, it had been said, had perforated
great 'services: since the appositives was pointed at hint, it
was ►a duly ki laquire tabu the uature of these services.
Woe he a proper candidate, because he was a Jawyrt? he
auld till them he was a lawyer walkout het. fa. Was it Ise-
soar he was • poet? hie poems continued no poetry, sod
were almost ',theist rhyme. 11• as it because he was a pen.
ris.•.er? IS was said, be might have bad 3,000 e and yet
• ly consists col to rec. Ire 1,2001.• year. Pi /traps if be was
/; t•led for it..• ninety and nut the toy of Durham lie would
double it. Mr. Wharton's services were rendered as Chole-
r.... of the Comutitt,e of Ways and Means, sad Secretary
to the Treaties,. Iles offiew as Chamis' of the Committee
cf Ways and Mesa. was dlutibtless very important. Is was
slyly, and his only del,, to say, " Those who are of that
a:pluton are to say Aye,' and Auer of the contr.",
Ihr or!, sled to Sir kl. W. Ridley if Dos was Not his
duty —(Cries of " Yes," sad bursts of laughter nod lip-
plawire )-.—Fisitling Mr. Whartou's talents illative its silo,-
stun, ha was created Secretory to the 'I reasury, who is the
whipping* of Alembic of Parliament, amnion who has in
✓ Alsiiisterial Mt 'abets from Ihs it wait to vote in the
House; hr is the renew who has the krei.iwg of rotten be-
r•ingirs. When • Ministerisl Csudid•te fails iu an election,
he apphrs So tlir Secretary fu► • rotten burc.gis. The Hsu.
c•sncleded wills observing, that Mr. Wharton
was ion much obliged to any frvehelders fur the Regaisitioa
of which so much boast had been made, foe it had been pre-
raussly hawked °all over the comely, wclhuat Girding s men
to sec pi it.
Gement ditlittit reposed the Ilan. W. Mewled, which
was seconded by Mr. Chalets of Witten Castle.
Coluoel Shtmii, of Steektos, proposed Richard Mar.

ton. Esti and 11.• nomination was seconded by Mr. Greasmr,
of Oro a..bonse.
S. BARRETT, Fog 11 P. foe Richmond, asked the mover
if Slr. ti Winos aroa busily qualified to represtad the couary,
mot initiated on hie right, as a frerbulder, that the oat% slrissild
be nrimmi•tered to him, whirls was accordingly dour. be
pull connuetiretlat twelve o'clock. •
At two o'clock, the tsunamis were--fitr
Mr. Lawilaton, ljBB pp lumpr**, I
S 9
slits
Mr. Powlett, 3 12 plumper, 1„
CM split. I'"
Mr. Wharton, j 8 plumpers 1 19
( I I splits I
CLOSE OF THE FIRST DAY'S POLL.
Mr. Lasiibton Is 2
Mr. Powlett btt
Mr. Wharton 53

Want of time pre?rul► uu► rrrurting Mr. Puwlees opecch.

GHLUSBY, MANCH 11.

[EXTRACT FROM A LETTER.]

" The election fur two Rrp►s►ntatives for this borough
came on here I'l.l Tuesday, when the tone following Gent le-
:nen were proposed:—Mr. C. Tenseyson. Mr. Williams Dun.
'ambi.. Mr. Samuel Turner. and Mr. I. M Ilrackersbnry.
After the neces►ary forms and arrangements were gone
through, the polling commenced, which lasted shout six
hours, ■ud at its final close the numbers were—
Fur Mr. C. Tennyson
Mr. Wm. Duncounbc
Mr. Samuel Turner ..
M. 1 M. Ileackenhaary ..... 31
Of course the two former Gentlemen were eh clared drily
elected At the close of the poll else War Gentlemen re.
turned their thanks. One of them concluded by addressing
the ladies present in the gallery, mid thanked them very ewe.
diatly for their support ; adding, that the alntu►t unpreco.
dented and singular rumens: possessed by the ladleful
this borough, storeyed upon them by one of our former
Queens, was a grant well bestowed, via that of making their
husbands.free ej Ibis borough by marriage. ' Ladies. he
added, your smiles and beautiful countenances see con-
Willeillf indexes of the guoduess of your In-arts,' which he
was well aware were ever ready to support the cause of a
real Gentleman. (111 c pinnruling the India son the pus.
sec,ion of such a 'niggler priearge. the Ca-sideman who did
it was not probably aware. of the cause of the be-
stowed, or w hat la d thviasoil old Queen to the bestowal of
the le•nedictims. Tradition (which seven times out of teat
declares the truth) states that Ike Queen alluded to made in
her travels her appearance on some occasion or rather in this
borough. and ohs. eying that nearly all the y, .....: female part
of the iuhabiuot• were sinf.whenrattly possessed of (tu speak
iu plain terms) nilfg faces, this defect the old Queen was de.
*ermined by some •trstarenu ur other to recompense ; which
she did by a grant or charter to the above effect. vig. that
the daughter of a freeman of the borough, born in lawful
wedlock. at the are of twenty one, is pe.sessed of the pri-
vilege of making the mall She marries a legal freeman of the
borough )—The ceremony of chairing took place on Wed-
nesday amid thousands of spectators.