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was sore to awnless of this kind Mr. Byng could
give • ready answer. He would jut'ge of the
future by the post; and he would not hesitate to
any, that the people might with safety romont
the hands of Mr. Byng their bear Nutt dearest in-
terests. (Greet applasise.)--The eyes of the
kingdom at large were placed on the conduct of
the voters of Middlesex, th-y deservedly led th.
way on many public occasions; their example
would be followed by the country it large. If
they would send men into Parliament who woolil
faithfully discharge their duty, they and their !WM•
terity would have reason to rejoice; if they wilt
men of another description, they ought monni wish
unavailing regret, bin they wculd and the donut of
their conntry.-.(opplasie.)—lle had the 111111 MA of
proposing to their cunviderattatt • man oho *druid
justify their expectations ; if honour, &berm e, ofnd
independence were necessary for cou•titutieg a plo-
w Member of Parliament. Mr. Byng was that
man.—(upplenrse.)
Mr. TREPAUD @shod-forward to second the no.
minutiae. He it was the (tiny of she cycler'
to select R 'Mites of honest end endless's«.
dent princi ,t *ho were.. net actuated by setfi.h
or corns fife": 'He would support Mr. Brig,
as s allot Ildpal and patriotic isriiwiples—a
man whpleraily served the country. Dining this
war. he-was fikhting for their liberties in the
Senate, hip *Must -brother in the field of battle
wars leading. od `their *rode* to victory. He ea-
peeled tharevery candidate would support the Con=
stitutiO established .at the Revolution ; and as he
knew' tßit Byng was firmly attached to that
Constitution, h.e had the honour of seconding his
110011sation.—(epplerse.)
. Sir John Gnaw( next came faward to propose
Mr. Mellish ; he was received with much disappro-
bation. mixed with partial applause. He lurid that
it was not the first time he addressed them fruits
the hustings, its support of the Gentleman he now
proposed as their Representative—he meant Mr.
Me11i5h.....-(Here mach disapprobation was ex-
pressed. which continuing for some time)
Mr. HARVEY came forward, and said, "Gentle.
men, I am sure no friend of Mr. Bytig would wish
to gain • temporary triumph by the interruption of
the worthy Baronet. If we cannot gain owe point
by the goodness of our cause, sod by sourt.t reason,
then we shall achieve no_ triumph at all. For God's
sake hear him." •
The expressions of disapprobation still more or
laid continuing—
Sir Jana Gtasow, addressing the electors, said.
" Your savage yells shall have no effect upon use."
Hers the uttnust indignation was nianifested, and
Mr. Sheriff Paattos stood forward, and told the
Baronet, that no such insulting language would be
permitted from the hustings, addressed as it was to
the people who assembled there to exercise the
dearest rights of freemen.—(This was 'welted with
, much applause.)—The Sheriff then addressing him-
' self to the Gentleman who stood round the hosts
logs reporting the proceedings for the tiewspopen,
he said he hoped that such expressions as dropt
from the worthy Baronet would nut be reported.
A Gentleman from the crowd, in a very low tone,
said. that the worthy Bartmet and his friend• ought
in fairness to have the full benefit of those expres-
sions ; certainly, lie said, they could reflect no die+
grace on the electors.
After order was somewhat restorerl----

Sir JOHN continuing his speech, acid. Mr. Mellish
was a man of high character as an English mer-
chant and an English gentleman. He was dignified
by the extent sod fairness of his dealiiigo, sod as a
country gentleman he ranked deservedly high. He
was distinguished too as an honourable and a rood
friend.—(Cries of " To tohom is he a friesd
Gentlemen, continued the speaker, the radicals of
the present day contend that private character
has nothing to do with public conduct; but
you find in his public conduct the best proof
of his private worth.—(" Yes to do, in his voting
10,0001, a year to the Dyke of York.")—He would
not pot his claims on his private character, hut
lie would boldly rest them on public conduct. He
it was that songbird Wellington and Nelson to
carry :heir conquests to the remotest •xtect of the
globe—he it was that supported meirsurti which
overturned the tyrsut of France.—(tfisses.)—Mr.
Mellish did his duty in the last Session of Paella.
meat, by supporting 'arbours* to put down datum.
tic enemies--(Contiasied and violent hisses)---when
sedition and blasphemy prevailed—(l.lisses)—oull
the late Bills were necessary for the salvation of
the country.—(Loud disapprobation.)—lle wautil
ask the brother of Mr. Byng whether them Bails
were not necessary ?—(Nn, no )—Dad he not say
that conspiracy existed ?---(Ao.)--.11lany report.' of
the conspiracy came from him. He would not
trespisos on their time, for putliog was better thou
spe k lig.— ( Load disapprobation.)
Mr. HAIIIIRR said, he was sorry the Gentleman
who proposed Mr. Bylig drew so gloomy a picture
of the state of the country ; bat at all events to im-
prove their condition oothiog wu so necessary as is
state of unanimity at home. Gentlemen, said hp,
Mr. Thomas Mellish may not have so greet a hold
of you as Mr. Byitg,—(eries of "No. au.")—but
he is a true lover of Ins country.—(" Proof. proof,")
There were, he said, always. difference to polities:
one attempted to serve his country naps" .icy; alga
other in soother way; but Mr., tlellith eniA• our
behind Mr. Ilyng in zeal for thtrielutmostor,S4PPies
sJ " tie is, he is.")—Geutleasea, roursirmost Mr.
(farmer, Mr. Jlellisb, in hissed ter pour ISM& IMO
given up his present comforts io-ortlertoorowe you.
—(Laisgkter, and cries of " it is. ire,- not olgeor.
mews ')—and I hope th see him agein returned as a
Member for your trounty.--(" Cries of " Netter,
newer.") .
Lord JOHN RONSILL nest promoted bisomlf.
Its Lordship sob received.wits every math of pub-
lic respect and affection.. ...Utt spoke needy as 101-
lows;-44 Gentlemen,F.tontosi at the ,Corioly of
Aiiihlieses, in coninur. be(sgs, .yon to. propose )Ir.
Whit breed as a fit person to reprostit Jon its Pll/0
(Per residerien an last papa.)