The Sun.
London, England, 1837-08-04 00:00:00

SPIRIT OF THE PUBLIC JOURNALS.

Our readers will see that at the close of the poll for
Middlesex at four o'clock yesterday, the numbers stood
thus
Mr. Byng . • • • 3,644
Mr. Wood . . . . 3,620
Mr. Pownall . • . . 3,437
Mr. Hume . • . . 3,395
At that time, then, Mr. Byng was 24 a-head of
Wood, and Mr. Wood 225 a-head of Mr. Hume, and
Mr. Pownall 42 a-head of him. But at one o'clock
the numbers were—
Mr. Wood . . . . 3,135
Mr. Pownall . . . • 3,002
Mr. Byng 2,766
. • • •
Mr. Hume . • • • 2,577
It thus, appears that at one o'clock Mr. Wood was
369 in advance of Mr. Byng, and 558 in advance of
Mr. Hume ; and that Mr. Pownall was 241 in ad-
vance of Mr. Byng, and 425 in advance of Mr. Hume.
Between one and four o'clock the Reformers polled out
of all proportion more than the Tories. The numbers
in that interval who polled were—
For Mr. Byng . • . . 878
Mr. Hume . . . . . 818
Mr. Wood . . . . . 485
Mr. Pownall . . . . 430
We have gone into this minute analysis of the poll
ing to show that if the Reformers do their duty, Messrs.
Byng and Hume cannot fail to be returned. The
polling between one and four o'clock shows what can
be done. They have yet to gain 225 votes to place
Mr. Hume on an equality with Mr. Wood. Now
as Mr. Hume gained 333 on Mr. Wood during three
hours, he may surely gain at least 225 in the course
of this day. We call on Reformers, by all that they
hold in regard, to make this exertion, and to place
Messrs Byng and Hume at the top of the poll.
Do not let England be disgraced through the
county of Middlesex. In many counties electors
are either without decided opinions, or in de-
pendent circumstances, especially the tenantry at will,
and the state of the poll is more the subject of regret
than of astonishment. But Middlesex, the metropo-
litan county, is more favourably circumstanced. The
Tories are making great exertions, but the Reformers
can, if they choose, beat them. Do not let it be said
that they were deficient in zeal. What man has ever
devoted himself with more singleness of purpose to the
service of the public than Mr. Hume ? Were this
man to be thrown out by the supineness of the elec-
tors of Middlesex, public spirit would receive an irre-
coverable blow ; for who would feel within himself
the encouragement to labour for the welfare of beings
who showed in so marked a manner that the exertion
was rewarded with such marked ingratitude ? And
who is the man for whose sake Mr. Hume
would be displaced ? We know nothing of
Mr. Wood beyond what the Times chooses to
inform us, that he is a young gentleman
well known at Almack's and at Crockford's.
If he pass through the world without doing mischief,
we will answer for it that he will never do any
good. The cause of the Tory hatred to Mr.
Hume is, that he has done much good to the
people, and will do more ; and Mr. Wood is
their idol because they know that he has no sym-
pathy with the people. Once more, electors of Mid-
dlesex, do your duty ! ...Attend early at the polling-
places this day. What ought to be done cannot be
too soon done. Leave Mr. Wood to the indulgence
of his pleasures at Almack's and Crockford's. He
may ruin himself there; but in Parliament he may
ruin the nation. Place, then, Messrs. Byng and
Hume at the head of the poll. Mr. Pownall, who
pretends at least to some sanctity, by being confined
to private life will have leisure to read homilies to
Mr. Wood from the text supplied to him by the
Times. All we care for is, that Messrs. Byng and
Hume be speedily placed at the top of the poll.—
Morning Chronicle.
THE MIDDLESEX ELECTION.

To the poll, Reforming Electors of Middlesex, with
all possible speed ! There are now but eight hours
before you to seal your character ; but these eight
hours are more than sufficient to overturn all the gain
which the Tory corruptionists acquired yesterday.
Activity and energy are only wanted to ensure the
most decided triumph. Hurne, it is true, is some 300
below the highest Tory candidate on the poll—but
that is nothing—upon the last election he gained upon
the second day
FIVE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN !

over his Tory competitor in the last two hours ; and
yesterday, although at 12 o'clock he was upwards of
600 behind Mr. Wood, his minority at four was reduced
to nearly one-half of what it was at the previous hour I
Electors of Middlesex ! be therefore up and stirring.
There is time enough to turn the scales—there is suffi •
dent Reform strength to win the battle of Reform—but
if, through indolence, or neglect, or inattention, Byng
and Hume be superseded by two obscure Tories—the
curse of every Reformer will most deservedly light
upon you For our own part we have no fear. The
Tories have been active, but their strength is polled
out. We will readily concede to them the head of the
poll till twelve o'clock ; but after that hour we shall he
surprised indeed if they can poll one to any three who
shall appear for Hume and Byng. We say nothing
about bribery : on that point the Tory Candidates, if
returned, would be unseated. We do not wish to have
the question tried on that ground—we would rather
that there should be such a clear majority for the Re-
form Candidates as to render a scrutiny unnecessary.
That matter is in the hands of the electors, and we
therefore conclude, as we began, by saying, Reform
Electors of Middlesex, to the poll immediately, or be
for ever disgraced I
Byng's statement :
Byng . . . .
Hume . .
Wood . • • •
Powndl . .
Tory statement in Lambeth :
Wood
Pon-nail
Byng
Hume

3,644
3,396
3,620
3,437

3,728
3,533
3,685
3,422

Hume behind .
Mr. Hume's at Twelve o'Clock :
Byng . . . .
Hume . . . .
Wood . . • .
Pownall . . • .

306

2,285
2,176
2,797
2,553

Mr. Hume, at Four o'Clock, only 226 below the
highest Tory candidate, as will be seen by the follow-
ing letter :

TO THE EDITOR OF THE MORNING ADVERTISER.

The following are the statements of—
Byng's Account. Hume's Account. Wood's Account
Byng, ... 3,644 Byng 3,786 makes Hume 306
Hume ... 3,394 Hume ... 3,351 less than Wood—
Wood 3,620 Wood ... 3,879 our account you
Pownall . 3,437 Pownall . 3,657 see makes him 328.
The majority of Wood, at twelve, over Hume, was as
follows inclosed. You will see the great pull up. It was
also gradual. Hume is in good spirits, and confident. I
think we shall gain the day, in the same glorious manner as
at the last election. Byng's account is certainly the most
correct—it makes Hume be 226 less than Wood. At
twelve Wood was 621 a-head of Hume. This progress
gives more than hope--the constituency is 12,850—n0t
much more than 7,000 hare polled. The Tories blocked
up the avenues to the poll this morning at several booths.
Yours, very faithfully, H. T.
August 3, 1837.
Last Electio❑ :

FIRST DAT.

Byng
Hume
Wood

2,436
1,934
2,001
-67

SECOND DAY.

Byng
Hume
Wood

3,461
3,115
2,671
---441
. 67
. 444

Hume below Wood, first day. .
Hume over Wood, second day

Hume gained on Wood, second day .
—Morning Advertiser.

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