The Sun.
London, England, 1839-12-16 00:00:00

TO THE ELECTORS OF SOUTH-
Gentlemen—Having reasonWAßK to apprehend that my /con-
tinued silence may give countenance to unworthy artifices, I
anticipate my original intention of addressing you, when Par-
liament should assemble. Driven from a service I accepted
with gratitude, and cherished with devotion, I was willing to
, defer to the last the painful task of taking leave of men, who,
, to the generosity of confiding constituents, have uniformly
i added the disinterestedness of friends. Believe me, I terminate
. our political relations with a heavy heart, for I deeply feel the
t mean hypocrisy and unrelenting injustice which have imposed
hii necessity. The spirit of party bitterness has been displayed
41)9n too many occasions to have escaped the notice and regret
impartial minds. I shall not descend to their repetition. No
' longer a political man, even the strong and abiding sense of in-
justice and, oppression shall extort from me no invective ; at
the same time I utterly deny the much vaunted boast ever put
forth by the interested admirers of a selfish and irrespomible
system,
a rem edv.
"that in this happy country there is no wrong without
deb' Nether the present is my ultimate leave of public life, will
/end upon others. Hitherto the sacrifice has been all on one
s",de ; hereafter it shall be, as it ought to be, reciprocal. It is
a. favourite article in the popular creed, and I subscribe to it,
ithat the representatives of the people ought to be paid ; but it
, will continue to be an article of faith only, unless the people
themselves give to it a substantial reality. I verily believe if
1 the industrious classes, who, of all men are the most borne
down by inordinate and unequal taxation, were to contribute
their weekly mite to a fund--and it is not necessary to boast
. .. .. .

we are seven millions" in order to raise it,—a capital migh
be obtained abundantly sufficient to return to Parlia•

1 '.ent, and to recompense the undivided services of at least six
powerful-minded, well-informed men, who by acting in con-
-1
cert, with discretion and courage, would so lay bare the mon-
Arous workings of faction—the bane of our common country.—.
nthat no party nor combination of parties could, for any
time, resist the firm resolves of a free people, in-
' tent upon the great objects of wise and efficient go-
vernment. I blame not, while I deplore, the pernicious cau-
tion of the working classes in this particular ; at the same time,
f reeling under the effect of severe sacrifices in successive con-
tests, I feel no man can fairly charge me with selfishness, if,
on the downward slope of time, I listen to the friendly voice of
prudence.
Still the review of the 'past is n 4 without its conratulations.
From my first return to Parliament in 1818, to the close of the
last Session, I cannot recur to a single vote I desire to revoke,
nor to a sentiment I wish to disclaim ; and it is with equal pride
I can record the boast, that during that long period I have
never obtained, nor once applied for, one place or situation—
no, not the smallest—either for Constituent, Friend, •r Rela-
Cosa ; and the only office I ever personally held, anti that for a
llb ort vacation only, derived its chief value from the opportu-
nity it eventually offered to you, my friends, of testifying, in
a manner the most exalted, your love of justice, and your hatred
Of wrong and oppression.
Though my humble efforts to serve you are at an end, I
shall continue in the enjoyment of a situation for which I am
pro'dis, to acknowledge myself your debtor. It required, and
could receive, no higher testimonial than that of being your
Representative, to earn the generous countenance of the Corpo-
re.tion of London, with whose noble institutions and commercial
greatness you are largely identified. Apart from the penalty of
disqualification, the important and responsible office which the
Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council, in Common
' Council assembled, conferred upon me in a spirit of kindness
and una.nimity so kindred to your own, is in every way accept-
able to, me. I feel there is nothing in the design or duties of
the (flee at variance with the purest devotion to freedom. It pos-
sess es all the attributes of independence. lam chosen by the peo-
Pir.: ; lam paid by the people ; and I return to the people equi-
alent services for my salary. Equally popular in its character is
Cite force over which lam placed. Our ranks are freely entered,
# and with freedom relinquished. Inconsiderate youths, strolling
at fairs, or loitering in streets, are not allured by the boisterous
music of the drum, nor their senses drowned in intoxicating
draughts. Each step is the step of choice and deliberation.
Charr,cter and fitness are the primary qualifications. Every
con...table must be able to read and write, and bring testimonials
of Inis observance of the social duties of life. The City Force
is, not a mercenary or a military force, raised to be trans-
ported to distant scenes upon political services, but it is a
, force raised expressly, and at their own charge, to guard
our citizens from danger, and their property from plunder—
to be ready, at all times, to threw the staff of our Saxon
ancestors around the helplessness of infancy and the decrepitude
of age_-to protect the stranger within our gates from strata-
gem, and innocence from insult—to facilitate the intercourse of
our crowded streets, and to be in effect the vigilant safeguard
13f law and liberty. Nor is the City Force popular in its
formation only, it is essentially so in its government. Sta. tion is neither obtained nor advanced by favour—the ranks
of the men form the nursery of the officers. Such, my friends,
are the legitimate objects, and the mode of directing an esta-
blishment, over which I have been elected by my fellow- citi-
zens to preside, and I feel assured that you will amply appre-
ciate the exulting assurance, that to obtain this office, I have
been no apologist for the past, no apostate for the future.
Of your approaching contest I feel it would be unbecoming
iii inc. to say anything. Well do you know the value of the
niffn trust committed to your charge, and the Friends of Free-
dom and Reform throughout the land may repose with confi-
deuce, upon the consistency of your example.
5 Electors of Southwark-, farewell. In whatever s cenes or
circumstances of fortune I may be placed, I shall ever cherish
With pride the noble disinterestedness of your conduct towards
11 me, and resolve by my actions to sustain its direction.
I am, Gentlemen, your faithful friend and servant,
D. ! W. Raleigh House, Brixton Hill, Dec. 14, 1839. HARVEY.
'WATER PROOF AND WARNI WINTER CLOTHING.
AT
ALTER BERDOE, TAILOR, No. 69,
CORNHILL, was the first who introduced the
NEW VENTILATING WATERPROOF, which renders
ga'ancnts (when properly made up) completely impervious to
rain, without offering any obstruction to the escape of perspire-
' lion. Its complete success is now fully established, as is proved
l by the most convincing testimonials, its extensive adoption,
1 and the numerous attempts subsequently made by others to ac-
complish the same end.
j THE CODRINGTON DREADNOUGHTS are a New,
and mach approved Waterproof Garment, gentlemanly, port-
able, and convenient, are now in general use, and the best
proof of their efficiency is the greatly increasing demand for
them, through the recommendation of those who have long
tried them.
W. Berdoe has new ready a large stock of all the most ap-
proved materials for Warm Winter Clothing, and is convinced
i that the process of the British Water-proofing Company is the
' best. First-rate Clothing of every description made to order.
69, CORNHILL (North side).

SIGHT AND HEARING.-TESTIMO-
NI ALS on the Messrs. S. and B. SOLOMONS newly
trivente,i SPECTACLE LENSES and INVISIBLE OPERATIVE
VOICE CONDUCTOR for Deaf Persons.
From James Blundell, Esq , M.D. :
, " I have now tried for some time the Messrs. Solomons' .iewly
invented Spectacle Lenses, and have experienced much benefit ,• they
are far preferable to my vision than any other Lens ; the relief is
lery great, in particular by candle light, and in course of use for a
ngth of time the clearness of the transparency brings every object
very distinct; they can be fully appreciated only by those who, like
Inyself, may stand in need of them.
" JAMES BLUNDELL, M.D.
" Ne 1, Great George-street, Westminster."
„" We, the undersigned, have been for some time making use of
Messrs. Solomon,' newly invented Specticle Lenses; the astonishing
'chef they afford to imperfect vision gives them the decided prefer-
!lice to every other kind of Lens—the clearness of the transparency
brings every object very distinct, and enables individuals to view the
most minute particle with perfect accuracy. They are particularly
Pleasint by candle light, as they appear cooling to the sight, and
soften bright and brilliant lights :
George G. Sigmond, Esq M.D., 24, Dover-street.
T. J. Pettigrew, Esq., F.R.S., M.D., Saville-row.
J. Ramsbotham, Esq., M.D., Broad-street-buildings
H.Colburn, Esq.. M.D., 28, flarleyford.place, Kennington.
C. Shillito, Esq., M.D., Brighton.
S. D. Robinson,Esq. M.D., Cheltenham.
E. H. Alinatt, Esq , 'M. nr., Wallingford.
R. H, Luca., Esq., M D., Exeter.
Alexander Farquhar, Esq., Surgeon, 76, Cadogan.place, Belgrave.
square.
A. White, Esq., Surgeon, 3, Parliament-street.
John Hooper, Esq., Surgeon, 1?9, Newington-place, Kennington
W. Day, Esq.. Surgeon, Isleworth.
W. EngliTh, F.sq,, Surgeon, Denmark-hill.
R.'Noble Elwyn, Esq., Surgeon, 36, Albemarle-street
F. Dally, Esq., Surgeon, 7,3, New Broad-street.
Messrs Griffiths and Duncan, Surgeons, 3, Leadenball-street.
N. McCann, Esq., Surgeon, 50, Parliament-street.
A. Barklernore, Esq.. Surgeon, Charlotte-street, Bloomsbury,
C. Higham , Esq., Surgeon, 46, Davies-street, Berke ey-square
E. Stoddart, Esq., Surgeon, 32, Golden-square.
R. Highain, Esq., Surgeon, 279, Regent-street
C. Tunally, Esq., Surgeon, Camden Town.
W. Jones, Esq., Surgeon, 15, Lower Broo'c-street, Grosvenor-square
John Comely, Esq., Surgeon, 46, Great Alie-street,
R. J. Poll ick, Esq., Surgeon, Kensington.
Edward Nason, Esq., Surgeon, Nuneaton, Warwickshire.
T. Brown, Esq., Surgeon, Berkhampstead.
Henry Hamilton, Esq., Surgeon, Langharne, Carmarthenshirc.
&c. &c. &c.
\ In placing the above List of Testimonials before the Public, the
4.....5010m0n5, Opticians and Aurists, state that their INVISIBLE
bPERATIVE VOICE CONDUC FOR, larger thousands of Deaf
`.vfsons have been greatly benefited, is nog than a seven-shilling
Piece, and when fixed into the cavity of the ear is soft and easy, and
.more uncomfortable nor perceptible than having a piece of wool
',nerd
its place.
istinßy
ctness its use the faintest whisper at a public assembly is
with d.
These important new inventions are patronised by their Majesties
sfe King and Queen of Hanover, and their Royal Highnesses the
-,rincesses Augusta and Sophia, her Serene Highness the Princess
sieterbazy, the Princesses Mary and Rosa, and their Graces the Dukes
cif 10;vonshir, and 'slaachester, Ac.
56, s heapside. and 39, Albemarle-street
sap consequence of the gross imposition'in the Country it Is nem-
-11,1?' to state that no Travellers are employed by the above Estals.

ii.
LAIR'S GOUT AND RHEUMATIC
PILLS.
C.
s,_ Pa lot a Letter from the Chevalier De la farde, Chamberlain to
Louisiana, late King of Poland,
(Te Mr. Prout, 229, Strand, London.)
No 20, Vere-street, Dec. 11, 14 S.
lill
to R'—l feel myself bound by the duty I owe to my fellow-creatures
. request that
dinar), effects 0. You will publish the following most extraiar-
ef 30
.years I have Gout and Rheumatic Pills. For a period
at all times have a:e suffered more than I can well express, but
tut antipathy t• them until laid up for advertised remedies, having a power_
22 Weeks of
a few months since, after having been
confined to the feet, buil an
frame, and then returnin; !in"'
attack of Rheumatic Gout, principally
rnities, and to such a degreeiTliina it travelled to various parts of the
with accumulated force to the extre-
laights. I now say that, fortunattel
and Rheumatic Pills ; and, with was delirious for five d ysi and
twit I was induced to try Blair's Gout
lie that, in less than 24 hours, I wash I assure yourself and the pub-
-1 hail taken half a box, the inffamation ea
fr"rn pain ; and by the time
I have the pleasure of adding that in, nd swelling had disappeared.
suffered, and that the effects of Blair's PiliesnweV lealth has in ne way
1 am, Sir, your obedientrse smperceptible.
THE CHEVALIER eTant,
The testimonials of the astonishing effectsof this
GARDE.
Universally accompanied by the fact, that no ineonyse Medicine are
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Withnoiene.e of any
°Aeration of the medicine, is universally left in a stronger feeling the
state *1 health than experienced previous to being afflicted
d better
disease ; and in all cases of acute suffering, great relief is obtained this
afew hours, and a cure is generally effected in two or three days
in
4 I'his valuable discovery is sold by Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, Lon
s? n ; and,
.by his appointment, by all respectable Medicine Vend;;.s
throughout the United Kingdom Price is. 9d. per box,
Ask for Blair's Gout and Rheumatic Pills, and observe the Name
and Address of "Thomas Prout, ::29, Strand, London," impressed
upon the Government St amp affixed to each box of the Genuine
•
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