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LONDON,
MONDAY EVENING, JULY 31, 1837.

Sir ANDREW AGNEW—NOW does not know, and
knowing, does not worthily appreciate that immaculate
saint? Sir ANDREW; who attempted to get into Parlia-
ment for Wigtonshire, and found he had no chance, has
just found that he has an equal chance for Wigton.
In other words, he has been kicked out, both of county
and borough. Most specially glad are we of this re-
suit, for Saint ANDREW was the man who proposed
to legislate against the poor in favour of the rich ; who
mixed up railroads, cabs, hotels, tea-gardens and
bakers' ovens in one sweeping, indiscriminate ana-
thema ; and, could he but have inverted the order
of nature, would even have gone the length of forbid-
ding the winds to blow and the grass to grow, on the
Sabbath. Thank God, we repeat, this canting Pharisee
is out ! He was always addicted to the serious, and will
now have an opportunity of being as meditative as he
pleases. We would have given something to see his
face, when he found that there was a majority of 40
against him in Wigton ! It must have exhibited a fine
sample of the pensive. The following is the commu-
nication which we have just received on the subject :
WIGTON BURGHS.
Mr. M‘Taggart has been returned by a majority of 40 over
Sir Andrew Agnew.
The Scots burghs are nobly doing their duty !
We hope the Counties will follow up the bright ex-
ample,—
" NOW's TINE DAY—,AND NOW'S VIE HOUR !"

The elections for the English boroughs are now
concluded. The result, though it may have fallen
short of the expectations of the over sanguine, affords
upon the whole matter of just congratulation to those
wbo regard the sure and steady progress of im-
provement in our national institutions as an ob-
ject of the deepest solicitude. Such an addition
has been made to the numerical strength of the liberal
party, as if followed up by a similar result in the county
elections, must secure this most important of all objects.
The moral power of the Reformers has also been
greatly augmented. The cry of re-action must now be
hushed for ever. This cry which the Tories set up
in their distress, for the want of better means to sup-
port a bad cause, will ans. er their purpose no longer.
The late elections have incontestably proved that all

We cannot conceal our regret at the termination of
the Bassetlaw Election. A short time ago we ex-
pressed our conviction that the liberal and indepen-
dent electors would not consent to shift about with
every caprice of their apostate Member, Mr. GRAN-
VILLE VERNON. Mr. MASON, a gentleman of high
respectability and staunch liberal principles, had ac-
cordingly ,been brought forward, but without success ;
the numbers, at the close of the poll, being for Capt.
DUNCOMBE 1,372, Mr. VERNON 1,352, Mr. MASON
1,234. Mr. VERNON, however, has no occasion to
boast of the result. An underhand coalition took place
between him and Capt. DUNCOMBE, though these
two gentlemen were violently opposed to each other at
the last election. Mr. MASON polled nearly 500
plumpers, while both his opponents together polled
not one-fifth of that number. We cannot but think
that if the Reformers had acted with promptitude and
decision at the first, the Ministerial candidate would
have been returned by a triumphant majority ; but in-
stead of that, considerable difference of opinion ex-
isted in the se'ection of a suitable candidate, which
gave Mr. VERNON an opportunity of cant assing the
Hundred, and extracting promises from many indepen-
dent and honest Reformers, who were not aware that
a worthier man would be brought forward. Such as
he is, the Tories have got him ; he is a worthy tin-
kettle to the tail of the Hanoverian faction.

It is a fact which no impartial observer can deny,
that in any of the large constituencies where a Tory
has been thi wit upon the people, or the Reform candi-
dates been closely pressed, the result has been brought
about by the basest means. The Tories owe more
than one-half of their returns either to bribery, or to
the excitement prevailing in some districts against the
Poor-law Act. Liverpool is the only large town that
has returned two Tories ; but every one knows that
this has been effected solely by bribing the freemen.
Wc have not heard what this election has cost, but it
is a well known fact, that the expellees of former con-
tests have sometimes amounted to 80,0001., and that
the freemen had become so hardened in their corrup-
tion, that many of them in the middle ranks of life,
and some even in a higher class, were not ashamed to
take bribes of 501. for their votes. The same class
decided the election at Hull—at that immaculate place
Berwick-upon-Tweed—at Newcastle—and in almost
every old borough where there it, a large proportion of
the old venal body. Like all things, too, in a putrid
state, they have spread infection around them ; and
unless some severe examples are speedily made, most
of these boroughs will, in a short time, become as
rotten as Bridgewater or Gatton. What a healthy
condition the large new constituencies exhibit ! With
the exception of Liverpool, all the large towns have
returned Reformers. At Manchester, Birmingham,
Sheffield, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen,
containing a population each, ranging from 70,000 to
270,000, and many other new boroughs of smaller di-
mensions, bribery and intimidation could make no im-
pression, and consequently a Tory had no chance. In
two or three of the smaller new boroughs, the return
of the Reform candidate has been endangered by the
ignorant outcry against the Poor-law Act, as at Sal-
ford and Huddersfield; or by the vilest of all Tory
cants—the no-Popery cant, as in the Kilmarnock dis-
trict of burghs; but much to the credit of the people of
both countries, such instances are rare, and if then
is one circumstance more than another of whicl
the framers and the supporters of the Reform BilA
may really feel proud, it is the contrast between the old
and new constituencies—between the corruption and
venality of the one, and the independent, conscientious,
and manly exercise of the franchise by the other. De-
grading and corrupting as such conduct is on the part
of the Tories, it is consolatory to think that the evil is
working its own cure ; and that if they continue the
practice for a few years longer, the strength of the new
constituencies, and the increasing voice of public indig-
nation, will render this last stronghold of Toryism as
harmless as Gatton and Old Sarum. Every new
election places this in a stronger light.

The whole of the Paris papers of Friday and Satur-
day have been received. The Mouiteur contains the
following telegraphic intelligence from Spain :
" buRDLAiix, JULY ö P. M.—A letter of the 24th front
Saragossa states that the Pretender was marching towards

h e great popular constituencies are as unflinchingly Camar
movement indicates his intention to return to the Ebro, on e
attached to Reform principles as ever. Look, for in- side of Tudela, by Daroca and Tarragona. Espartero was on
stance, at the immense majorities in favour of the Li- the 19th at Villaz de Domingo. Garcia was near Cuenca
preparing to march towards Teruel or Molina, following the
beral candidates in the metropolitan districts, in Man-
direction taken by Don Carlos."
chester, in Sheffield, and other large towns ; together ~ rt
—AyoNNE, JULY 27, 6 IN yilE EVENING.—A report, pub-
with the exclusion of such men as MURRAY from West- lised at Pampeluna on the 25th, announces that Don Carlos
arrived at Daroca on the 22d, moving on towards Borja.
minster, Sir J. BECKETT from Leeds, HARDY from
Espartero and Orea were following him in his precipitate
Bradford, to say nothing of the rest of the rejected— retreat."
let any one look at these things, and say whether they The partizans of Don Carlos are still unwilling to
are to be considered as symptoms of backsliding from admit that his object is to recross the Ebro. Facts
Reform principles on the part of the people. In however are stronger than arguments no matter how
Scotland, also, we have verdicts from the great towns specious and plausible. The Carlists are running in
of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Perth, &c., all the direction of the river, and the Christinos are in
tending to the same point—all confirming the same im-
hot pursuit of them.
portant conclusion.
There is no domestic news of any interest in the
If the Tories have been able to make good a footing Paris papers. The pleasure anticipated from the ce-
any where, it has been where the Constituencies were lebration of the three days, was changed into sadness
small, and therefore open to bribery and sinister in-
on Saturday, owing to a heavy fall of rain which in-
fluence of various kinds ; or where, as in Liverpool, terr opted thepopular amusements.
the corruptness of the electoral body is proverbial. The accounts from Naples are to the 14th instant.
Half the work, however, is yet undone. The The Cholera had then carried off ten thousand victims
county elections are now beginning, and now is the in the course of three months. The mortality was then.
time for the Liberals, not merely to keep what they from three to four hundred persons daily. From
Palermo the advice.; are frightful. The people were
have gained, but to make new acquisitions to the
cause of the QUEEN and the Constitution. The dying in crowds, and none to bury the dead. On the
.-
election for East Surrey began to-day, and as far as 13th the KING had sent from Naples a number of gallev
we have learned, is going on favourably ; but we must
slaves to work as undertakers and grave-diggers due -
ing the continuance of the malady. To add to the
tell the Reformers of that district that without the exer-
tion of their utmost efforts, they must not hope to succeed miseries of the citizens a riot occurred in which the
there. They have as candidates for their votes two men father-in-law of the Duchess of BERRY and several
good and true. Mr. LOCKE KING'S name and sur-
nobles were brutally murdered.
name are of themselves guarantees for high talent The advices from Madrid are to the 21st inst., but
combined with high principle; and Mr. ANGERSTEIN
, they contain no political news of importance. Tire
has already proved by his parliamentary conduct that
same may be said of the German and Brussels' papers
25th, says :—" M. Bebaghel, Military
recTehiveeifllitahries, morning.he is a staunch friend to the amelioration of our in-
stitutions by the rooting out of all abuses. If these Sub-Intendant, passed through Bayonne a few days ago with
liberal men are defeated by such nincompoops as AL- a mission from the French Government to the Foreign Legion
SAGER and KEMBLE, the electors of East Surrey will in Spain. Several. journals, which sometimes anticipate the
Ministerial communications, publish this morning the following
be eternally disgraced. lines :—' It is thought that measures of retaliation will bi
But great as would be this disgrace and loss to the adopted against Sardinia, which has just prohibited our ships
froTmheMiarnsdeiiclaletseutrhofe eßntorradnecaeuixntsoayitss, ports.'"thatet the preceding day
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Liberal side, it would be small in comparison with the
loss of Middlesex. This is a conquest upon which therreewe.va;coannustumtierotitoin of Spain,smeetin
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the Hanoverian faction have staked theirsouls as well as interesting because the Consul has chosen for the occa-
their bodies, and which can be prevented only by the sion the anniversary of the accession of the reigning Queen to
most strenuous endeavours of the Reformers. It the throne. Before taking the oath the Consul delivered a
speech, which was received by the Assembly with cheers for
would be a superfluous task, if not an insult to the Queen Isabella 11. and the new Constitution.
electors of the Metropolitan County at this time of A detachment of Spanish artillerymen, under the command
day to point out the claims which Mr. BYNG and Mr. of an
.officer, coming from Seu de Urgel and proceeding to
Figuel as by tFrench _ frontiers,. passed through Prades on
the 18th of this month. It was directed to go by way of Perth
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HUME have upon them. We hesitate not to say, in
one word, that there are no two men in the kingdom Ille, Thuir, and Le Boulow, to qiusutahirtointilededkinint
who deserve so well of the Reformers as they beeTnhprevsioausilz(gpfiv4eonsfoolrditehreirdpassing, through our territory.
ifsroanhtoieraof the departments.—Conati-
do. This is in fact the very reason why the
enemies of Reform are so anxious to exclude them, tcoapFitiugluae tiorisciafloßnertghse,
tutionnel.
Against Mr. HumE, in particular, they have conceived FEENCHXUNDS —PARTS. July 2s.
the most deadly ire, on account of his fearless expo- rive per Cents.. 1111 f. 20c. 15c. 2k. per Cents., ;01f.
sure of their tyrant aief—the worthy who now fills Bank Actions, 2,395 f.
Rente de Naples, 96f. 85c. 75e 70e. 500. 65e.
.
the Throne, after destroying the Constitution, of Roman Five per Cents., lot.
Hanover. We therefore call upon the men of Middle- Spanish Actives, 23% %.% ix,.
Spanish Passives. 5%%%.
sex to rally round the standard of Reform, and to de- Belgian Lean, Five per cents, 103.
Brussels Society, 1,60 f. I,6oX:toc.
fend it with their best energies from the pollution with Belgianuese BanLok,
ai,4l7f. sec.
Portugn, Three per Cents, 26N),.
which it is threatened. If the Hanoverians succeed— Haytian Loan, 290 f.
EXCHANGE ON LONDON.
and they are leaving no means untried to ensure sue- one month, paper, 25c. 40c. • money, —f. —e
Three months, paper, 25f. 2ic. ; money,2sf. 22%e.
cess—in trampling down the spirit of the Middlesex —Cours Authentiaue.
electors, they will consider their losses in other quarters LAST PRICES.
Ply, per Cents., 1101: 30e.
amply compensated. It will be to them a never- Three per Cents. 79f. 311 c.
Bank Actions, 2,395 f.
'ailiri theme of congratulation and triumph. Roman Five per Cents., 101%.
Belgian Loan, 103. -
Belgian Bank, 1,417 f. 50c.
Portuguese Three per Cents., 26%.
Haytian Loan, 2.55 f.,
Spanish Actives, 231%j.
Spanish Passives 514.
Spanish Differes, 714.

EAST SURREY.
STATE OF THE POLL THIS DAY.
Wandsworth poll to One o'clock.
Kingston Twelve
Croydon Eleven
Kennington One
Bermondsey One
Camberwell One
Reigate, no return.
King.. 933
Angerstein
AlsAger
Kcmble

The Tory strength is polled out, and it only requires
a very small effort to win. Men of Surrey I look to
it I Your own honour, and that of your county are
concerned. Be up—be up and stirring !