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

GREENWICH ELECTION.

The nomination for the election of two burgesses to
represent this borough in the ensuing Parliament tock
place at ten o'clock yesterday morning. The immediate
vicinity of the hustings presented an appearance of un-
usual bustle and activity. Notwithstanding the oeposi-
tion of all parties the greatest harmony pervaded the
assembly.
The candidates were received upon the. hustings by
their respective friends with the usual demonstrations.
Mr. CHAPMAN, the returning officer, having made the
usual proclamation,
Mr. ROPE', the extensive wharfinger, of Woolwich,
came forward and nominated Alderman Salomons as a
fit and proper person to represent the borough.
Mr. Dowsoie seconded the nomination. ..
Mr. JOYCE proposed 'Admiral Stewart. .
Mr. Griesßßoox seconded the nomination.
Mr. LAING then proposed Mr. Montagu Chambers.
Mr. KNoTT seconded the nomination.
Sir THOMAS MARYON WILSON then came forward,
amidst vehement cheering, to propose Mr. Rolt.
Mr. COLES CHiLD seconded the proposition.
Mr. MoßoaN, a Chartist, of Deptford, came forward,
and caused a great delay and confusion by proposing a
Chartist candidate, Mr. Knight.
Mr. ANDERSON, another Chartist, seconded the nomi-
nation,
ainidet del isivo cheers.
Alderman SALOMONS then proceeded to address the
electors, and to assure them that that if they would only
be true to the principles of free trade they would con- 1
tinue not only to enjoy but receive an increase of the
benefits they had already experienced. Sir Robert
Peel had introduced that admirable measure which had
conferred a lasting benefit on all mankind. Tho de-
monstrations of his opponents wore brought out with
vigour. and he might say with vast expense.—
(Genre.) Who pays the Government?—(Cheers.)
The Queen had thought it necessary to dissolve
Parliament, and call forth a now representation of the
people.—(Cheers.) That being so, it was for the elec-
tors of Greenwich to say who were the proper persons
to represent them. He had performed the promises
made to them on his former election. Ho had gone be-
yond his promise. He had taken his seat and honestly
attempted to discharge his duties. The law interfered.
There were, however, three judges against him, or
rather two and a half against him, and the remainder in
his favour. If now returned, ho would do all he could
to promote the principles which he had always advo-
cated, particularly that of the education of the people.
Admiral STEWART then came forward, and notwith-
standing the annoyance and interruption created by the
vast crowd 'assembled, said he was a Free-trader in
the purest sense of the word. Ho asked—Was it right,
was it just, to attempt to put an impost on the
fearfully interrupted
importation of corn? (The Gallant Admiral was
by, evidently either the non
or hired electors of the borough.) He said he
had a proud desire to represent the borough
of Greenwich; he might go to Edinburgh and be re-
turned, but still he preferred Greenwich; he had made
his money honestly, and not by horse-racing.—(Cheers.)
After preceeding to refer to the principles which he
had set forth as his claims by his acts in Parliament,
the gallant Admiral concluded by saying that, notwith-
standing the statements that had been pat forth by
his opponents, he felt assured he should be returned
as one of their representatives.
t
l'• M. CHAMBERS, who was received with loud cheers,
said his
forth at principles were well known; ho had put them
Public meetings and by his addresses, and they
Green-
wich—he -he known to every elector. The notion with which
was taunted,
and he believedl" every
that there were empty bellies in Green-
stomach—
to the poll, and
red hardly say hard work made an empty
man have a holiday to-morrow,
the inde he should find him bringing an elector
Mr. Rom the: of
pendenetheir motto would be " Chambers, and
possible uproar the borough of Greenwich."
induced him to vroeame forward and amidst the greatest
candidate to represenee
corleeded to state the reasons that had
and advocate of the forward to propose himself as a
local claims by his pototte borough. He was the friend
not.—(Much interrnptionl.T4
pearitl.lian, which all knew. He had
length a show of hands was
The Returning Officer theeallawhich his opponents had
After proceeding at some
spective candidates.
The show of hands was de 'deal
pet the ftolerea
names of the re-
Bolt and Mr. M. Chambers;
Admiral Stewart and Alderman
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up in their favour. 441-bases4 ands held
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