The Sun.
London, England, 1830-12-10 00:00:00

CUMBERLAND ELECTION.

The election of a Member of Parliament for this county,
in the room of Sir J. it. G. Graham, Bart., who had ac.
cepted the office of First Lord of the Admiralty, took place
at Goat, near Ct.' mkermonthon Wednesday last.
About ten o'clock in the morning the friends and sup-
porter, of the Right /100., Baronet, preceded by a band of
movie, accompanied by two, flag., and an Immense number
of people, left Cockermouth to meet him,
,and, after prn,
ceding about a mile, Sir James, sacompanied by his bro.
ther, W, Lawson, Esq. (hie brother.inslaw), and a num.
her of the most respectable and influential gentlemen of the
county, came up to them, and were.ushered to th,e place of
election with the most cordial and deafening shouts of ap

probation.
After the usual preliminaries had been gone through at
the Goat, the assemblage proceeded to the hustings, where
the Under-Sheriff read the necessary documents.
The High Sheriff (Cuateroeuxa PARKER, Esq ), of
Petterilltreen, then came formed, and said—" Brother
Freeholders,—We are met here to elect a Knight of the
Shire for this county, to serve in Parliament, and I hope
you will wood mg endeavours in endeavouring to snake it
oativenient for every gentleman who may be desirous of
uttering hi 4 sentiments upon this occasion lobe heard with
patience and rtmpeet.
Wieraan Laweos,, Esq., of Brayton Hall, then came
forward and said—ss Gentfemen,--You must all be aware
of the occasion of our meeting bare this day. The
law lout wisely provided that when an individual Member
accepts office under the Crown, he relinquishes the trust
confided in him by his constituents. The Hon. Ilatonet
whom he meant topropose, had accepted office, and thereby
rendered up the trust which he held of you ; he has joined
with those whose principles he has hitherto held, with
whom he was Wont to act in concert; and he was con-
seioue that be had joined the Councils of his Soiereign,
with a view to serve bis country with the same seal
and fidelity with which he had hitherto done, and was
therefore again desirous of their support. It was upon
these grounds that he now proposed him to their notice,—
that joined with colleagues, posseseed of talents, pa-
triotism, and pledged along with himself to effict public
gord—to endeavour to reform abuses—to effect a strict
economy in the public expenditure..-.and, ae a consequence,
reduction of taxation,—and above all, a Reform of the
Commons house of Nrliament, which alone would give
satisfaction to the country—and restore tamfitleoce to the
people upon thise grounds, be was entitliel to that
support with which they had hitherto honoured him. In-
deed, it had now Isentxte, necessary, for the stifety of the
country, that sucliwa ammo should he pursued ; and be
(Mr. L.) was satisfied of himself, that the present Mini-
nistratiou haei thOseirinciples in slew, that they had the
happiness of the peop at heart ; and that of them alone,
and not to corrupt influence, they were detgrmineti to
solicit support ; if such were their, determination they
would-deserve, Italie was confident they would receive,
the support-and eßiliderme of the people Of England. Ile
concluded by proposing Sir J. R. Cl. Graham, as a fit and
proper. person to servo them. ,
Major Arlttosevi of Nunnery, *mantled the proposi-
tion, and stated that he did so, because he, bailed, in the
present Administration's having pledged themselves to
peace, retrenchment, and Reform, a return to those bless-
logs, and privileges, which the people of England had
been so long deprived of. He was certain that the Go-
vernment could nut be platted in more able or bonester
hatuis—that the rights of the King end the happiness of
the people were in unison if fairly established—anti that
as they heti the greatest difficulties to encounter—as they
were placed in a situation now of the most onerous kind
--that the peoph would wait the result of their endea-
vours. Ile for one, knowing the Hon. Baronet to be one
who would not be actuated by any sordid ambition, and
having a firm reliance on the known inflexible integrity
of hie principles, had come forward to support him ; and
be hoped that the freeholders of Cutstheriand—a name
deer to him, being the land of his birth, and tht? grave
of his forefathers, would maintain their honesty at par-
pole, and support an individual who had hitherto served
them with setwfaction, anti who had it now in his power
to effect the most lasting benefits for his country.
Sir JAltrs Cht.AHAM, Batt. then stood forward, and
was received with three cheers. lie said the concluding
sentence of the speech of hie friend Major Aglionby
af-
fected him so nearly that he was almost incapable of eel-
dreeeing them Cumberland was OW his native county-
- in it ware the graveii of his ancestors, anti amongst their
ashes he hoped his own would be mingled, when be should
he called to that great account to which all must submit,
it was upon the approbation of dm people of this county
that be had first fixed his ambition ; end es it was the
first it would also he the feat that should animate
'All the favours the Crown could bestow—all the benefit*
that were supposed to flow (rota the senile of the Minieter,
were ha 44 dust to his eye. compared with. the appruha.
lion of at, peOpk' r Their favour had raised him to time
Ai
..10.004,0 hj, that blouse of Continues ; if be should lose

it, that distinction would cease, even should he remain the
Minister of the Crown.--(Applause..) He had told them
when last he had the honour of addressing them, that if
he knew himself, he would not, when he again had to render
an account of his conduct, be ashamed to meet them. He
now met them, and he was not ashamed. He was a Mi-
nister of the Crown, and he appeared at the bar of the
people, to state his reasons for accepting office. He was
a Minister of the Crown, and he appeared to avow those
principles which he had undertaken to carry into effect,
and to seek the approbation and support of the freeholders
of Cumherland—(Cheers). It would be improper for him
to enter into any details, and he was sure their good sense
wtsuld not seek them ; but it was his duty to state openly
and candidly his principles, and if those met the support
of this large and influential county, he should return to
Parliament armed with a power greater than that the
Crown could bestow, Ile might have accepted an office
that would net have required of him to resign the seat to
which he had so recently been elected, but he rather chose
to meet his constituents, and to ask them if they were
satisfied that he had acted rightly in accepting office—

(Cheers). It was his opinion that the representatives of the
people should be accountable to the people for their conduct,
and it was upon that principle—on the principle of a sin-
cere Reformer of the House of Commons—that he ac-
cepted office.—(Much cheering.)—lt was not as the
nominee of some rich and powerful individual that be
came there; but as a free candidate for the suffrages of a
free people—a people capable of judging q( the measures of
those in office, and of the motives of those who held
them.—( Applause. )—lle bad stated to the freeholders of
Cumberland more than once, that he had little confidence
in the Government of the Duke of Wellington. To the
Duke as a military commander the country owed a large
debt of gratitude ; hut when he was appointed to the
office of Prime Minister of the country, there was in the
appearance of the Cabinet by which he chose to surround
himself so much the appearance of a Council of War,
where all were obedient to the command of the Chief,

that suspicion was naturally excited—a suspicion that was
speedily turned into certainty by the arbitrary nature of
the measures he adopted. The first thing that excited
his disgust, was the conduct of the Duke upon the East Ret-
ford question. lie opposed the transference of the elective
franchise of that corrupt borough to the large and populous
town of Birmingham ; and he took advantage of that
question for dismissing from his councils those liberal men
who opposed his views, and were anxious to obtain their
due weight in the Cabinet. The next thing was his op-
position to all retrenchment that effected those who were
possessed of Parliamentary influence ; whilst he did not
object to curtail the incomes of those who had no such
influence. Thus things stood at the opening of the pre-
sent Session of Parliament. It was then fully expected
that some declaration would be made by the Minister in
favour of Reform, a question for which the people were
crying out from one end of the kingdom to the other. To
the surprise and indignation of every one, the subject was
not named in the King's speech ; and what gave additional
disgust to every one was an expression in that speech tanta-
mount to a declaration of an intention to interfere in the
affairs of Belgium. The people of that country had just
and sufficient cause to complain of the conduct of their
King---(Hear, bear)—and yet the Duke of Wellington had
caused his Majesty to designate the conduct of the
King of Holland as " enlightened." This country had
no business to interfere in the Belgian question ; but this
was a matter of minor importance, compared to the Duke's
declaration, that he would resist all Reform, because he
considered the present state of our representation not only
good in practice, but perfect in theory. From that mo.
ment, the government of the Duke of Wellington became
justly obnoxious to all good men, and opposition to it a
duty.—(Cheers.)—He (Sir James) then joined with
those whom he was now proud to call his colleagues, to
oppose it. An early opportunity was afforded by the dis-
cussion of the Civil List, and the result was known to
them all. Did he say that the House of Commons upset
the Duke of Wellington ? By no means. The House
was but the instrument for effecting his overthrow. it
was the people—it was public opinion that drove him from
office. Public opinion was every thing in this country,
and no man, or set of men ought, or could stand against it.
In eight days after the Duke had said there should he
no Reform, he was hurled from office by a people who
said there should be Reform.—(Cheers.) The new
Ministry assumed office in the midst of difficulty and
danger, and he would say that in the history of this country
no instance was recorded of a Ministry leaving the affairs
of the country in such a state of confusion us that in which
the Government had been left by the Duke of Wellington.
—(Cheers.) The Continent was disturbed ; one part of
the empire was raising the mad cry of disunion ; some of
the southern counties were, he might say, in estate of open
insurrection, and the revenue was falling ; and to crown
all, the last declaration of the Duke was, that the most
popular King England ever knew, with his good and vir-
tuous Consort, could not, with safety to their lives, pass
through the City of London! Sir James then stated that''
he had accepted office on the clear understanding that the
principles of thin Government should be rigid retrenchment
of expenditure, peace abroad ; and above all, Reform in
Parliament,—(Loud cheering.) • Every Minister had
accepted office on the express understanding that
the salary attached to his office should be subject to
revision and reduction ; various offices had already been
abolished, and be could pledge himself to the fact that a
Bill for a temperate but effectual Reform in Parliament
would be almost immediately brought forward by the Ca-
binet, Ile could not, consistently with his duty, state the
details ; but his own pledge a, and those of others in the
Cabinet were betbre them ; and be would fearlessly leave
the country to judge if they had fairly fulfilled them. If
their plan received the approbation of the country, he
knew they would be supported ; if it did not, they
would fall, and most deservedly !--(Great cheering.).._
With respect to his opinion of the present Church Esta-
blishment he must say, as he hail always hitherto said,
that he was friendly to its being united to the State, be-
cause be conceived it most conducive to good government.
But as for aliases in it, he hoped that his recent conduct
in an affair connected with that establishment would he a

iiiifficient guarantee that he was still, and still would be, a
decided enemy to them. Of their foreign policy he could
only say, that ►t was peace abroad, that was not to interfere
with their neighbours, either in settling or unsettling their
affairs, except when consistent with our honour and faith
to Foreign Powers, circumstances rendered it indispen-
sably nec►eesary. On the question of Reform, he hoped no
one would blame him fur not entering into detail, or desire
him to do so, as he could wire them that at an early op-
portunity they (the Cabinet) would present a plan for a
temperate, but, at the same time, an effectual Reform in
the Conamorta /louse of Parliament, which he hoped would
restore, as his !feu. Friend bad wished, confidence in the
people—(lmmense chearin)—but it was impossible to
enter upon or say what would he the amount, until the
Cabinet bad fairly discus►►ed the ►natter. In reply to a
question from A poem in the crowd, respecting the East
India monopoly, lie said he should always be an
enemy to that which prevented a free trade with
an hundred millions of people.—(Great cheering.)—
Ile concluded by stating, that as lie received the wages of
the people. he would not eat the bread of idleness, but
apply himself diligently and honestly to direct that migh►y
arm of our power which wielded our thunder in war, and
carried our commerce to the farthest shins of the world,

in peace.—(Cheers, mingled with a cry of " No Corn
Laws.")
The Ilion Siloam', then inquired if there were any other
freeholder who wished to propose another candidate, or
give utterance to his sentiments,—and none appearing-I,s
declared Sir James duly elected.
WILLIAIt IinOWNX, of Sallentire Hall, then said, that
it was but a duty to him to state, as they had twice before
elected him, that he had discharged his duty with honour
to himself, and with satisfaction to his constituents. He
concluded by moving a vote of thanks to the Sheriff.
WILLIAM JAI.4EV, Esq., of lksrrock Lodge, seconded
the motion ; and the Sheriff briefly returned thanks.
Sir jAms GRAHAM then thanked the freeholders fur
the renewal of their confidence; and erpresscd it as his
moat earnest hope, that lie should continue to deserve the
praise of his native county.
Sir James was afterwards chaired through the town of
Cockermouth with the most enthositunie applause, and
partook of a public dinner at the Globe, which his nume-
rous friends bad provided for him.
Throughout the whole of the day the warmest expres-
sion of feeling was evinketi towards him—the bells of
the church played a merry peal, and it must hive been truly
gratifying to him to observe the confidence which they
placed in leitst.

e New Monthly Magazine for December
cootaies u.teeeg a variety of papers of high interest and
importance, at the present moment,—an arid entitled
" The Repeal nf the onion, or Ireland iu 183 V—winch
will he found to contain arguments, based upon a variety
incontxtwertible facts, that iu the mind of any rational
and unprejudiced man must completely set the question at
rent. The author of this pspar bat treated it in a cautions
and sensible manner ; bia abject it to prove by documents
to which all may have access, that the union between the
two countries, has not done the moat remote injury to Ire-
laud ; but the evils complained of by the Anti-unionisti
es,istei) long prior to the year Rini).

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

FRENCH PAPERS.

(From the Massager des Chamlffes, dated Wednesday.)
PARIS, DEC. 7.—We have just learnt by a telegraphic
despatch (says the Semaphore) that the French army in
Africa entered Medeah on the 22d of November, at noon.
On the 21st there was an engagement, in which the
troops of the Bey of Titery, commanded by his Aga, were
put completely to the route. The Bey himself is gone
to the residence of a Marabout, one of his neighbours.
Notice has been received that he was to come on the 231
to the French camp, to make his submission to General
Clause!.

There is much talk in the political world of the new
language which is held by the Russian Ambassador, who
has lately returned to London. It seems that Prince
Lieven has given satisfactory explanations respecting the
armaments in the north and the intentions of his Court,
affirming that it would not treat even of the affairs of Bel-
gium but in concert with the other great Powers, England,
France, Prussia, and Austria. We mention this report
because it comes to us from good authority, and because
it confirms the hope that peace will not be interrupted,
confessing, however, that our Government, besides the
friendly words of diplomacy, will do well to trust still
snore to the firmness of her attitude and the great develop.
ment of her force.
DEATH OF THE POPE.

PArits, Dac. B.—Last night Government received in-
telligence of the death of Pope Pius VIII. His late Holi-
ness, Fran!lois Xavier Castiglione, was horn at Cingoli on
the 20th of November, 1761, elected to the Popedom on
the 31st of March, 1829, and crowned on the 6th of
April following. Before the Holy Father was confined to
his bed, he occupied himself upon some indispensible
affairs. He directed that all letters addressed to him on
the actual state of things in France and Belgium, should
he answered with the strictest punctuality by briefs, which
he himself dictated, and which breathe a love of order and
of peace.
(From the Corptitutionnel of Wednesday.)
We have received a number of private letters, which
announce that a great change has been effected at Berlin.
The Prussian troops who were on our frontiers are re-
tiring, and bending towards the interior. Two Prussians
have purchased 3,000 tri-coloured cockades at Metz.
We are awaiting the confirmation of this news, which has
been received from respectable sources. We can add that,
in the Rhenish Provinces, an ardent sympathy has been
evinced for our revolution.

Letters from Frankfort yesterday brought the news of the
resignation of the Duke of Wellington, on which Bank
Shares immediately fell 40 florins. This news now con-
firmed, with the addition that Earl Grey is intrusted with
the formation of a new Ministry, which, considering the
well-known sentiments of that Statesman, gives reason to
expect a great change in the foreign policy of the English
Government.

VIENNA, Nov. 26.—Prince Latour Msuhourg, First
Secretary of the French Legation, has arrived here, and
will act as Charge d'Affaires till the arrival of Marquis
Maison.

VimxtrA, Nov. 29.—Five per Cent. Metalliques, 91i;
Four per Cents. 82 ; Bank Shares, 1,092. Nov. 27.
Four per Cents, 81! ; Bank Shares, 1,075. Nov. 28.
Bank Shares, I,o77.—Allgemeine Zeitung, Dec. 3.
(From the Courrier Francais of Wednesday.)
The Sentinelle Genevoise contains the following pa-
ragraph :--
" The city of Fribourg is in a state of excitement,which
it would be difficult to describe. It is said that the peti-
tioners instead of deliberating at the inns, as stated in the
Courrier Fribourgeois, are marching, en mane, upon
the city. The petition of the inhabitants of Morat de.
mends the expulsion of the Jesuits, the abolition of the
patrician privilege, and a Constitution based upon the
principles of natural equality."
During the debate upon this petition two pieces of can-
non, charged with grape abet, were pointed against the
people assembled outside the Hotel de Ville, and orders
had been given by one of the principal Magistrates to fire
upon the multitude upon the first sign of disturbance.
The Journal de Paris of Wednesday contains a Pro-
clamation, said to have been issued within the last few

days by the Duke of Brunswick, on his re-appearance in
hir States, and having for object his restoration of the
Sovereign authority. It is added that the Prince, in
order to insure a favourable reception, provided himself,
before entering Germany, with some thousand tri-coloured
cockades.

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