The Sun.
London, England, 1852-07-10 00:00:00

ELECTION INTELLIGENCE
FINSBURY.

The declaration took place yesterday on the hustings,
Clerkonwell-green. Mr. Wyld, accompanied by several
of his friends, arrived precisely at twelve o'clock, and
,Ir. Alderman Challis and Mr. Duncombe made
their appearance shortly afterwards. Mr. Bey kett,
the returning officer, took his station upon the
hustings at a quarter-past twelve, and immediately be-
hind him stood his trumpeter, who after playing the
National Anthem" and " Rule Britannia," was called
upon for " There's a Good Time Coming," which he gave
in excellent style, the audience with great good humour
joining in the chorus, " Wait a little longer," which cer-
tainly was very appropriate, seeing that the declaration
wes delayed until one o'clock.
The trumpeter at that hour having given a flourish for
this purpose of obtaining silence,
BOTLETT said—Gentlemen, electors of the bc-
rough of Finsbury, I have now to declare the state of
the poll, and I shall declare it in the order in which the
gentlemen were nominated:—
Mr. Thomas Slingsby Dui-icon:the— 6,673 (Loud cheers.)
Mr. James Wyld ••• ... 2.010 (Cheers )
Mr. Thomas Challis, Alderman ... 7.504 (Cheers-)
I have therefore to declare that Ur. Tames Challis and
Mr. Thomas Slingeby Duecombe, are duly elected to
serve in Parliament for the borough of Finsbury.
Mr. Alderman CITALLIS, who was loudly cheered,
then presented himself to the meeting,
and said—Elec
tore of the borough of I"inobury, it is my pleasing and
most agreeable duty to return my sincere theeke to the
7.500 electors who have placed me in the position in
which I now stand.—(Cheers.) I have also to thank
the 300 gentlemen who devoted the whole or yesterday
to the completion and perfection of the work which they
had begun; and when I think of their unparalleled ex-
ertions and unexampled success, I cannot help feeling
that my gratitude is especially duo to them.—(Cheers.)
Gentlemen, I made no use of the requisition which was
presented to me, because I have been told that requisi-
tions amount to nothing, and that parties sign them
without intending to vote. I determined to try the
truthfulness of the electors who signed that requi-
sition, and I am bound to throw all my suspicions
to the winds, and say that those gentlemen who signed
the requisition have come forward at all hazards to
prove their veracity and truthfulness.—(Cheers.)
Gentlemen,
I have been requested to preserve that requi-
sition,
and I have determined to bind it up, together
with the names of the electors who have voted for me,
and to give it the best place in my library.—(Cheers.)
There are many subjects on which it would be easy for
s successful member to descant, but I will not detain you
longer than to express my thanks to the gentlemen to
whom I have been opposed for the manner in which this
contest has been conducted. I hope that all unkind and
unfriendly feeling will be immediately forgotten. I shall
be happy to shako hands with my friend opposite (7dr.
Wyld), to show that Ido not entertain a vestige of hos-
tility towards him.—(Cheers.) My endeavour will bo
to try to deserve the honourable and high distinction
which you have now conferred upon me. Upon this sub-
ject I feel very diffident. I know that I require to be
schooled by a few such meetings as this to rub off all
Inauvaise honte—to get rid of all timidity in public
speaking, and enable me not only to act right and feel
right, but to express my feelings in a proper manner. It
will be my desire to bury in oblivion everything that
may have occurred cf an unpleasant nature, and to do
my best to represent all classes of the electors of Fins-
bury —(Loud cheers.)
Mr. DUNCOMBE, who was greeted with immense
cheering, said—Electors and non-electors of the borough
of Finsbury, I have to thank you for having this day re-
turned mo for the sixth time as your representative.
(Cheers.) Some of my friends have expressed a little
disappointment that I am not, as formerly, at the head
of the poll, But I can serve you equally as
whichl havewe ll and
with as much fidelity in tOe position
the honour to occupy.—(Loud cheers.)b In the house
of Commons you will know nothinrga out who was at
We all enter the head of the poll.
the portals of that
assembly on an equality, from the 'Prime Minister down
to the Lord Mayor, and from the Lord Mayor to the
humble individual who has now the honour of address•
ine you.—(Ce y eers.) There is only one thing that can
make' a map lose caste in this House
that is his not doing his duty of Com ons, and
honestly and faithfully,
and by forfeiting the pledges and promises by which ho
gained the'contidence of tee people. That I think you
will consider not likely to be my ease.—(Loud cheers.)
As I never have, - I trust I shall never betray the confie
deuce of the electors of Finsbury.—(Loud cheers.) It
is said that the approaehin4 session of Parliament will
be an eventful one, that great changes must
take place. I believe that great changes will
take place. I don't think the present Govern-
ment will administer the affeire of this country
after Christmas next.—(Loud and repeated cheers.)
But of this you may be assured, that in ail the changes
swhich may tilts piece, it will be my duty, as the repre-
sentative of Finsbury, to obtain amidst those changes
!something for the people or England.—(Cheers.) So
long as .1 am your representative. there is one change
which I think I may say never will take place, and that
is a change that shall tax the food and subsistence of the
people.—(Loud cheers and a cry of " Good luck to
you.") So far as the general election has gone, I don't
think my Lord Derby hoe much to plume himself upon.
—(Cries of " No, no," and an exclamation of '• It looms
in the future," followed by much laughter.) True it is
the county electio is have not yet commenced; but as
far as tree cities and boroughs have gone,Lord Derby
certainly has not gained much. On the contrary, ho
has ereativ lo.st, and the principles which he advocates
are, I sea happy to say, tar in the rear. The Tories, I
am told, expect that the county elections will give them
a majority, and with that majority they hope to re-
ebtabt;sh proteetioo.—(Shouts of "No, no," .7,mi

Never.") I hop ,1 but L)ril Derby's i'yfini;tdrl w

recolloc; tie words of Grattan—a name dear to many
Irishmen hero present —" i'ilajoriti.es may give law to a
natioa, but snajorities cannot give authority to a law."
Surf wiil he Ino cnno if the Tories atternit to re•osta-
bikh protenion, because I run sathfied that the indus-
triaus and energetic and marking people of England vriil
never submit to such legislttion as that.—(Load cheers.)
Gentlemen, in the con test which has talon p 1 ice I wish
I had not been between the fire of two Lihertls. But I
hive eicapod the ordeal.--(Cheers.) I had rather Tories
had been firing against me than my two hon. friends,
bat still I think some good has resulted from the contest.
A comest is a sort of safety-valve to public opinion, and
I cannot conceal from myself that Some little dissatisfac-
tion has been felt against my late Hon. Colleague (11r.
Wakley) anti myself.—(True, true.) Well, gentlemen,
yon have had a contest. That dissatisfaction has fnind
vent. Those who wanted to abuse me have have had the
opportunity—(Laugitter)—and new that that dissatis-
faction has found vent in the polling booth; Ihopetlo that if any ill-feeling or any animosity has arisen t
of this contest, all will be forgiven and forgotten, and that
when your returning. officer /Shall seal the poll books you
will all say to one another, " A.lchangh we en.re opposed
yesterday, let us all shike hands to-day." Gentlemen,
it only rests with me now t) say that I will endeavour
sasidlioully aid faithfully to discharge my duty, and to
thank:you all not only for the support you have given
me—not only for this renewal of your confidence—but
for the good humour and good order that you have dis-
played throughout the whole of these proceedings
Mr. WYLD then presented himself and was loudly
cheered. He said—glen of Finsbury, I appear before
you as the last candidate on the poll, but I am not there-
fore defeated; hpeguso the principles of which I am the
adv.Jc are triumphant.—(Cheers.) This has nut been
a contest of principle, and I regret that it has betu con-
fined to men of Liberal principles. It originated in an
unfortunate accident, but if it has the happy result stated
by Mr. Dunuombe I shall not regret having, appeared in
the field. And why? Because it has enabled your re-
presentative, who on other occasions has stood first on
the poll, to receive the assurance of your continued and
renewed confidence—(Cheers)—and although last on
the poll, I have no cause in my own mind_ to feel
dissatisfaction and regret, because I have been op-
posed to a man who in early times., when free prin-
ciples were not so faahionablo nor so predominant as
they now are, fought the battle of the people truly
and well, at the expense of personal fortune and
of health.—(Load cheers.) In the course oflbis
him
outtest I hains never asked for one vote against ---
oh the contrary, whenever it was possible, I have but
endea-
voured to obtain votes for him, and my instructions` were
uerather. to resign the contest than let the election of a r.
Duncatabo be perilled.—(Cheers, and cries of " Hum-
bug.") There are many hare who can vouch for the
act Mr. Dancombe I ho will long continuo to be
able to
freadonag,iaveadrattle,trusta thathDn
TahLna
Lord
epthithertor b y done.will
findto mthaen.fyoemseof
like Thomas Slingsb
will carry enYt cornbe, who, under all wean' staueei,
principles of
gress, and freedom. Thegellartelb't WhOstandliberty, pro-
pit is a gentleman of exernja'ariniliiirivate ohar'aficrtsero, natmhie"
able in every relation of life,
charity; and, although caranarativ
tics. I trust in the fulfilment of the eTiunificeut is acts of
Yt.unkuawn iu poll-
cheer3.)
to his constituents he may b© as di!'t'-dz47,he has given
as ho has hitherto been is private lilfuo
have
tared in public
The large number of votes which I
trust, be a justification of the course have ettake4 TI
shall retire into private life with the proud an'
Lion that Finsbury is represented by two mantiluf
seising the same sentiments and principles a
myself, and that the State receives no disservice by ;
defeat; and although I may not be the Member for Fins-
bury,l'a I can assure you that in my private capacity I will
endeavour to carry out the principles of which I now
profess to •
.be the advocate.—(Cheers.) I may con-
gratulate you, like the old Roman, on having found two
better, nobler, and abler men than myself.—(Loud
cheers.) I shall ever remember the great kindness which
has been shown to me, and I cordially join in the request
of the successful candidates that all acrimonious feelings
engendered by the contest may now cease.—(Cheers.)
I might mention some circumstances
.which would show
the nanessicy of _
the ha/lot but I forbear. The certain
has fallen upon the drama, and two noble men now stand
I
before you as the actors in the great. .scene. Let all ani-
mosities be buried—let all become friends—and dif I can
serve yon in any way in my private capacity shall be
most happy to da so.
DeNCOCIB; then propose- a vote of thanks to the
-
returning officer, which was seconded by Me. Alaerman
CHALLIS, and passed with great enthusiasm.
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Mr. BOYZETT briefly acknowledged the comp'iment,
and the return hating been duly signed and attested, the
proceedings terminated.

TOTNES.
At five o'clock on Thursday the MAYOR declared the
resakt 4%04 L 494 from the hustings, erected on the
tMlitccess of the Liberal party was received
- ,witf 4,31414i, sera from the large
assembly there col-
lec4 .Loos,symour and Mr. Mills severally thanked
tl..
thele fore fdb honour conferred. The latter gen-
tieiko-te ,6,.: •.' •by his supporters, carrying wry
, .ilk banners, and precaded by the
x"' lug street of Totnes in a low
hae-
d• who thronged
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, win :lows on
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