The Sun.
London, England, 1837-07-28 00:00:00

VATIVE CAUSE.

The English elections have commenced ; and several
of them come to a close. The success of the Conser-
vative cause has been glorious beyond our warmest antici-
pations."
Our Conservative Contemporary, to whom we wish many
similar occasions for congratulation may occur on his own
side of the water, then proceeds to inform the world
that " London—the City of London—the head-quarters of
Radicalism and Cabinet influence, has returned a Conser-
vative Member. Really the accuracy of our Contem-
porary is truly admirable, and clearly entitles him to carp
at our anticipation in the case of Harwich.
But the discovery relative to the result of the City of
London Election is not the only one made by the lail to-
day. Our Contemporary hints pretty plainly his conviction
that Lord J. Russell's letter, addressed to Lord Mulgrave,
by command of her Majesty, " was originally drawn up by
the experienced hand of Mr. O'Connell himself in the
Committee-room of the Trades' Union, and thence trans-
mitted to Downing street for the signature of the Home
Secretary, if indeed such a form was considered necessary."
Ris um teneatis.
RATliccu'ucK.,—ln the course of the long and eloquent

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LONDON,
FRIDAY EVENING. JULY 28, 1837.

The intelligence received to-day from the country is
of the most cheering description. The provincial elec-
tions continue to demonstrate the falsehood of those
predictions in which the Tories indulged themselves be-
fore the contest commenced. Nothing, then, would
satisfy the organs of the faction but an immense ma-
jority of new Members in favour of Toryism. Such,
it was over and over again asserted, was the state of
the public mind—so deeply were the people in love
with anti-liberal principles, that the• Tory Candidates
were every where sure of an easy victory. They had only to
show themselves on the hustings,-and success was se-
cured.' How has the result answered these lofty expec-
tations ? Instead of increasing their strength, the To-
ries have, up to the present moment, lost considerably
the elections which are over, and they have the ani-
mating prospect of losing in a far greater proportion
on those which are to come. We wish them joy of
their situation—a wish, we assure them, unalloyed
with a single particle of envy. They are most welcome
to console themselves for their " apparent defeat," as
the Times of this morning sportively expresses it, with
the hope which it no less humourously holds out,
that " a little time will effectually turn the tables.'
A "little time," like your wonder-working if, is some-
times an excellent auxiliary, but in the present in-
stance we would advise the Tories not to trust too
much to it—it will assuredly prove a bitter enemy to
them and their cause.
In the mean time, let these public trumpeters keep up
the spirits of their friends by all manner of delusions.
If a Tory chance to smuggle himself into any come
where a Reformer was before, let them all do as the
Morning Post does—multiply such an one by two ;
and by this means—for by no other will they be able to
make out a majority—they may succeed in imposing upon
the few silly persons who look to them for information and
direction. Even these persons, foolish as they are, are
deemed sufficiently intelligent to require their attention
to be drawn off as much as possible from the provincial
elections. Accordingly, the expedient is resorted to,
of making a -huge bluster and bellowing about the
undue means by which the metropolitan elections have
been carried against the faction. No doubt it is con-
foundedly annoying that there should have been a
majority of 2,500 against the Tory candidate in
Finsbury—of more than 1,000 against his brother
Tories in Lambeth and Southwark ; and, what
is still more galling, in that hot-bed of re-action,
Westminster. All this we allow is exceedingly
pro-
voking, and very difficult to bear with patience. But
to attribute it to the influence of bribery, and intimida
tion, and other improper means used by the Refor-
mers, is enough to make a stoic split his sides with
laughter. And little less rational is it to foam and
froth about a scrutiny in the City of London, and
in Marylebone. This is all fudge. The parties who
secretly prompt these blusterings know that a scrutiny
would expose a mass of villainy on the Tory side that
would make even them blush, were such a thing pos-
sible. If the Times wants information as to the in-
flence used in the city election, we understand Mr.
ELVIDGE, the publican of Tower-street, who has an
extensive acquaintance among the long-shore men, as
they are called, can supply it in abundance. We could
mention some other " authorities" of higher station
to whom application might be made, but it is unne-

cessary.
And now let us again call upon the electors who
have yet to vote to follow up with effect the advantages
which have been already gained. There is much yet
to do before the final triumph can be said to be secure.
The efforts made by the Tories arc perfectly un-
precedented. The party are reduced to a state
of despair, and are fighting the battle like des-
perate men—utterly regardless of the means they
use, provided they succeed. Let the Reformers
meet these exertions with the calm hilt resolute de-
termination of freemen, who, feeling that their liberty
is in danger, feel also that they are able to defend

it, and willing to sacrifice every thing but principle in

is defence.

The present election has already been productive of
two important results. Intimidation and coercion have
been carried to such an unprecedented extent, that vast
numbers formerly opposed to the Ballot see there can
be no security for good government till it is fully
established. Lord MoRPETH himself now admits
that " the Tories could not be beaten in several places
without the Ballot ;" and possibly before Mr. SPRINO
RICE stands again for Cambridge, he may find it ex-
pedient to make something more than a similar admis-
sion. The other great mainstay of the Tories, bribery,
and the extent to which it has been carried, point out
the grand mistake committed by the Legislature in 1832,
by leaving the franchise to the most venal and most cor-
rupt of all electors, the freemen of cities and boroughs.
Their conduct at many places during the present election
has been disgraceful to the English name. Without
character or principle, many of them who are on the brink
of pauperism sell their votes to the highest bidder, and.
care not a jot whether the man they send to Parliament
is an sbettor of the Duke of CUMBERLAND, or a
loyal subject and supporter of the QUEEN. The
scenes which have taken place at Bridgewater, Nor-
wich, Ipswich, Liverpool, and many other places, will
occupy the attention of the ensuing Parliament, and will,
we trust, lead either to the disfranchisement of such
corrupt constituencies, or to some measure for doing
away with that great anomaly in the Reform Bill—
that of allowing pauper-freemen the privileges of in-
dependent citizens. The Tories resisted the abolition
of the freemen's franchise in the discussion on the Re-

form Bill. They knew for what reason, and they
have now given their opponents practical proofs
of it. The Tories claim for themselves peculiarly
the character and manners of gentlemen their pro-
ceedings during the present election will enable the
public to judge how well they deserve the title. The
conduct of Sir GEORGE MURRAY, who is reckoned
a fair specimen of his party, may serve as an instance.
He allowed his Committee to blacken the character of
a gallant brother officer, and stood by while they dis-
tributed placards charging him with having flogged
women. He came on the hustings, with many a nod
of recognition to persons in the crowd, on the day of
nomination, while on a show of hands the only persons
that recognised him were about thirty persons in front
of him, who evidently came there to create a
riot ; and when Mr. LEADER made a signal
to the peaceable multitude to remove these dis-
reputable characters, Sir G. MURRAY denounced

him for treating the " people of England" with su-

percilious contempt. The elections in general have
not raised the character of the party, and that of
Westminster has reduced Sir G. MURRAY much lower
even than he was when rejected in Perthshire for
breaking a solemn pledge made to the electors of that
county. Their bribery, their intimidation, and, above
all, their renunciation of the New Poor Law Act, of
which they cordially approve, show that they are ready
to sacrifice every thing for place.

We have barely space to call the attention of our
readers to an article in another part of our paper,
in which the unworthy, and we must add, unprinci-
pled expedients, to which some of the Scottish clergy
are resorting for electioneering purposes are detailed.
It appears that the Rev. Mr. PURVIS of Jedburgh
has thought he was doing good service to the cause of
truth and religion, by circulating misrepresentations as
gross as can well be imagined respecting Mr. R.
STUART,E the late liberal representative and present
candidate for the Haddington district of boroughs.
Mr. STEUART has given so able a dissection of the
Rev. Gentleman in his reply, that we need only refer
the reader to his letter.

Our Morning Contemporaries have published second
editions, with important intelligence from Lisbon to
the 20th inst., received by the Calpe steamer, which
arrived at Falmouth on Wednesday. Another at-
tempt had been made to restore Don PEDRO'S char-
ter, but with what success we are but partially in-
formed. Advices reached Lisbon on the morning of
the 14th instant, that a battalion of the 4th Ca-
cadores quartered in the neighbourhood of Braga had,
at the instigation of Baron LEIRIA and others, seized
their officers, and solemnly proclaimed the Charter of
1826. The movement quickly eitended to Oporto,
where the authorities in vain endeavoured to restore or-
der. The National Guards were called out, but they
refused to march, and even the troops of the line showed
a disinclination to fire upon their companions in arms.
In this emergency the Ministers threw themselves
upon the indulgence of the Cortes, who, in the course
of a few hours, passed the following Bill, which im-
mediately received the Royal assent :
" 1. That the Government be authorised to use for one
month, extraordinary and discretionary powers according as
circumstances may require, to suppress the rebellion which
has broken out in the province of the Minim.
" 2. That during the same time the Habeas Corpus be
suspended throughout the kingdom, and that the Govern-
ment be authorised to arrest any suspected individuals with-
out further formalities.

" 3. That during the same period no newspapers, periodi-
cals, or printed pamphlets can be published, without the
previous consent of the Government.

" 4. That at the expiration of the above period, Go-
vernment shall be obliged to account to the Cortes for the
use they may have made of the powers invested in them by
virtue of this law.
" 5. That the Government be also authorised to raise,
by whatever means they may think proper, the funds they
may require, to the extent of 2,000,000,000 de rein
(500,0001. sterling.)

" 6. That this law is to take effect from the moment it
shall receive the Royal sanction.
" 7. That all decrees contrary to this law are hereby
revoked.

The same evening the steamer Terceira left Lisbon
with five hundred troops, under the command of the
late Minister of War, SA DA BANDEIRA, nominated
to the Lieutenancy of the Northern Provinces. Along
with him went Senhor JOSE DA SILVA. PAssos, 35
Civil Governor of Oporto. Unfortunately, the VCSSC
was obliged, owing to a sudden storm, to put into
Peniche for safety ; so that the latest advices front
Oporto take no notice of her arrival in the harbour of
that city. The following bulletins fro:n Oporto were
received at Lisbon by the Government between the
14th and the 20th inst.

BULLETIN OF THE 13TH-TWO O'CLOCK P.M.
The Baron de Almargein, the Military Governor of
Oporto, with 1,400 troops of the line,
has proceeded as far
as Barca de Tropha, and expects to come up with the in-
surgents, who were at Villa Nova de Familiacom, in tha
course of last night."

(BULLETIN OF THE 16TH.)
." The rebels have fled from Villa Nova da
without waiting the attack, and the commander of the 4th
division is in pursuit of them. He also tells me that those
in Braga have fled in the direction of Villa da Berea.
have given this information to the Commander of the .5°
division, that he may unite his forces and act according "
circumstances.' (This bulletin is from the Commander of
the 3d Military Division, to the Secretary of State for thd
War Department.")
(BULLETIN OF THE 17TH, 6 O'CLOCK, P.M.)
" Thu 4th Division entered Barca on the night of the
16th, and was pursuing the rebels by forced marches, Iu
order to come up and attack them previous to their beio6
able to enter Valence, to which fortress they are directul
their march. The Viscount de Gems de Lima endeavoured
to reduce the garrison of Vienna, in which he failed.' _

No later accounts had leached Lisbon when the
Calpe sailed for England, but the impression was that
the insurrection would be effectually crushed in a few
days. The Ministers were not suffering the powers
with which they were entrusted to remain idle in thelr,
hands. Several arrests of suspected individuals too"
place on the 16th, 17th, and 18th,
and two of the
journals favourable to the Charter were forcibly sur
pressed, by order of the Minister of the Interior. 3"
t list of conspirators leagued together to restore 114

Charter was found on the 13th on the person of Dr.
SUXO, which included the names of the Marquis of
SALDANIIA, RODRIGO DA FOUESCA MAGALHA,
MOIISINIIO DA SILVIERA, FERREIRA BORGES,
and the Archbishop of LACEDEMONIA, who all con-
trived to make their escape. This is a deplorable state
of things. The men who now disturb the tranquillity
of Portugal perilled their lives to deliver their country
from the yoke of usurpation and absolutism. It -is
impossible to witness their present conduct without
suspecting that their strongest motives, when opposing
Don MIGUEL, were drawn from the lust of promoting
their own selfish interests, not from a patriotic regard
to the welfare and happiness of Portugal.

Madrid Papers to the 19th inst. have reached us this
morning. Their contents are satisfactory. It was not
expected that the Finance Committee or the Cortes
would object to the levying of the extraordinary war
contribution recommended by MENDIZABAL during
the sitting of the 16,h. All fears engendered by a
report of a conspiracy in the Capital had disappeared,
and after an investigation of the e‘arges preferred
against the persons seized on suspicion of participating
in a Carlist plot, most of them were set at liberty.
The following is the official report of Ort AA's victory
of the 15th, from the Madrid Gazelle of the 18th inst. :

" TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE MINISTER OF WAR.

The expeditionary army of the rebels, and that of
Cabrera, under the orders of the Pretender, forming toge-
ther 20 battalions and 12 squadrons or cavalry, have been
completely beaten, in the neighbourhood of this town, by the
9,000 infantry and 600 cavalry I was able to collect last
evening ; for, as I have already informed your Excellency,
I was firmly determined on giving battle to the enemy,
wherever I met him, and without considering the inferiority
of my force. The battle lasted from eight o'clock in the
morning until five in the afternoon, and the victory was not
an instant doubtful for me the moment I beheld the advan-
tage obtained by a squadron of the 6th Regiment of Light
Cavalry, who made a most brilliant charge. The troops I
have the honour to command have given the world a noble
proof of their courage and perseverance, in driving the
enemy out of the advantageous positions he held, forcing
his lines, which were more and more formidable as we ad-
vanced, and marching and fighting during IS hours, exposed
to a burning heat and to unimaginable sufferings, without a
drop of water to quench their thirst.
" Being occupied in pursuing the enemy and securing
provisions for the soldiers, I cannot exactly calculate the
probable consequences of this rout, but I may neverthe-
less affirm that all the projects of the enemy are now
now baffled or destroyed. The loss of the rebels in this
affair cannot be under 1,000 men, including 200 prisoners,
besides a certain number of deserters. Our troops have
suffered a loss of about 400 men, among whom are several
generals and officers of distinguished merit. The conduct
of our generals, chiefs, officers, and soldiers, is beyond all
praise, and deserving the national gratitude and approbation
of the Queen. Consequently, and in virtue of the powers
vested in me by her Majesty, I recompensed on the field of
battle those who most' distinguished themselves. The Ad-
jutant-General of the Staff, Don Luis Garcia, the bearer
of this dispatch, will communicate to your Excellency the
particulars which want of time does not allow me to insert
in this dispatch, which I pray you to place under the eyes
of the Queen Regent.

_
"' MARCELINA ORAA.
"' Head-quarters of Bunol, July 15.'"

The Paris Papers of Wednesday have all been re-
ceived. On that day the Government voas in posses-
sion of the following important news from Spain :

" BAYONNE, JULY 25.—The passage of the Ebro by
Jariateguy is confirmed, but he was followed by General
Escalera with a superior force."
" BAYONNE, JULY 25.—The Carlist General Jariate-
guy crossed the Ebro on the 20th, between Haro and Mi-
randa, without meeting with any opposition, with nine bat-
talions and four squadrons of horse. General Escalera
left Pampeluna on the 21st, marching towards the same
point.

of
s"ikccording to a report received from the Government
• rag°ssa, Don Carlos has made a counter-march on
he right flank,
t reachini, Sarrion on the 19th, from whence
arcned to Cantavieja on the 20th. His intention is
believed to bo t
in conse
quence, along
o repass the Ebro. Orders have been given,
the course of the river."
So then Don CARLOS proposes to postpone his
march upon Madrid for another season. This is not
the way to encourage his friends in the Peninsula or
elsewhere. He ought by all means to enter the
capital in triumph, and send the Cortes to the Ba-
learic Isles for the term of their natural lives, for pre-
suming to obstruct his entry into the seat of Govern-
ment. His partizans have dearly earned the rewards and
honours which he boasts having in store for them, and it
is high time for him to reward their faithful services.
His own sojourn, too, has been long enough on the
left bank of the Ebro. The inhabitants of the south-
ern provinces may grow jealous of the longer residence
of his sylvan Majesty in the Basques, for—as he is a
great stickler for precedents—we cannot suppose that
he really intends transferring the seat of Government
to Estella. 'We remember, too, that before he crossed
the Ebro he was at the trouble to inform Europe that his
subjects in New Castile had implored him to come among
them ; and that his Royal mission had for its object
their deliverance from the Christino yoke. Where-
fore is this gracious promise not fulfilled ? Why does
be now seek to turn his back upon New Castile with-
out an attempt to burst a fetter imposed by a constitu-
tional Administration ? Is the atmosphere of the
health
mountains so necessary to his MAJESTY'S
nealth that he cannot live from among them ? But
'"hat excuse will he make to the Basque population—
stpology to the Treasurer of the Holy Alliance,
who
▪ Supplied him so liberally with funds to defray his
▪ cuing expenses—for returning to his old haunts
with lout a laurel more than GOMEZ would have ga-
thered in half the time, and at half the expense, in
men and money ? These are ticklish questions at the
present moment ; and snore particularly as the
/:4(IREN's Generals insist on detaining him where he
35, and in fact compelling him to visit the capital
nolens volens. The Cortes, it appears, are willing to
abide his coming, and even the REGENT is undaunted
at the expectation of an interview with his roving
MAJESTY.

Seriously speaking, Don CARLOS has committed
nothing but blunders since he crossed the Ebro.
The fault—if fault errors can be called which con-
tribute to the triumph of a just and Liberal cause
--are attributable to the ignorance and presumption
Of his advisers, who deluded him with the expecta-
tion that the towns would everywhere declare in his
favour without reducing him to the necessity of strik-
ing a blow. He therefore foolishly fancied that he
had nothing to do but go through the prescribed eti-
quette of the Kings of Spain, in honouring the re-
spective cities of the Province through which they
travelled with a Royal visit. The farce of a Court
Was established at San Mateo, and exhibitions as much
resembling levees as the performances of Punch and
Judy do the vocalism of PASTA, were allowed to
absorb the time that might have been devoted to a
well-timed and successful attack on Valencia, or more
rationally in forcing a march upon Madrid.
There is very little domestic news of any interest in
the French Papers. The King and Royal Family will
visit Paris during the celebration of the three glorious
daYs• The Minister of Commerce has recommended to
the KING the withdrawal of commercial privileges
granted to Sicilian and Neapolitan vessels entering the
Ports of France, on the ground that Naples has re-
fused to extend reciprocal advantages to French Ship-
Pi"g, and in every way caused annoyance and delay
to the Government steamers in the Levant. His ma-
jesty has approved of the recommendation of the M-
inister, and henceforth there is to be a reciprocity of
restrictions and annoyances between France and
;Naples.
The following
'Tile Gazette au extracts are from the Papers :
tile Art
and Midi has letters from Palermo, dated
(he iera
sth, which speak of the dreadful. ravages. of the
that City, of the consternation of the inhabitants
and IsPeciallY of the want of French physicians, for the

physicians of the country betook themselves to flight, in :tead
of relieving the sick.
The Lieutenant-General Schudes, General Veal, the
Praetor, and all the authorities, manifest the most laudable
zeal ; but their united efforts are unavailing against the in-
tensity of the disorder, which, after having carried off nume-
rous victims among the lower classes, has spread to the
higher classes. Among the dead are several officers of the
garrison, nay Princes and Princesses, and several merchants,
among whom are a Mr. Gardner, the American Consul-
General.

These letters say nothing of the rising of the popu-
lace against the Viceroy, wait:► the Augsburg Gazelle
speaks of. However, reports of an attempt of the
persons in prison to make their escape, and those of
the populace to pillage the rich citizens and bankers,
which attempts, as the letters say, had been defeated by
the local authorities, afford good grounds for sending troops
from the capital, for there was every moment reason to fear
that these disorders might be repeated.—Le Commerce.
BRUSSELS, JULY 26.—Average prices of Wheat and
Rye for the third week of July (17 to 22) :—Wheat, 17f.
14c. ; Rye, 12f. 6c. per hectolitre. Import duties, 37f.
50c. and 21f. 50e. per 1,000 kilogrammes. It is positively
believed that the King will visit the camp at Peterloo be-
fore the end of the month, but the day of his Majesty's ar-
rival does not seem to be yet fixed.
The King of the French has made a present to our
Royal Library of the great work on Egypt. M. Sal-
vandy, the Minister of Public Instruction, has presented
a copy of the Collection of unedited documents relative to
the History of France ; and he also offered to enrich our
library successively with a copy of every work addressed to
the French Government.
Lemonnier and Mathe, two of the French refugees who
waylaid and attacked the Editor of the Courrier Beige, have
been condemned to a month's imprisonment, a fine of 25
francs, and all the costs.

FRENCH FUNDS.-Paitts, JULY 26.
Five per Cents., 110 E 110 f. 10c. Sc.llof.
Three per Cents., 79f. sc. 10c. sc.
Bank Actions, 2,390 f.
Bente de Naples, 96f. rc. 75c. 60c. 50e.
Roman Five per Cents., 101%
Spanish Actives, 2I Y. 23.
Spanish Differes, 714.
Spanish Passives. 5%.
Belgian Lean, Five per Cents, 102 X.
Belgian Bank, 1,410 f. 1,417 f. 500.
Portuguese Loan, Three per Cents, 25%.
Haytian Loan, 290 f.
EXCHANGIL ON LONDON.
One month, paper, 25c. 40c. • money, -f. -c
Tkree months, paper, 25f. 244 c. ; money, 234 2234 c
-Coors Authentioue.
LAST PRICES.
Five per Cents., 110 f. sc.
Three per Cents. 79f. sc.
Bank Actions, 2,390 f.
Roman Five per Cents., 101%.
Belgian Loan, 102%.
Belgian Bank, 1,4171 50e.
Portuguese Three per Cents., 25%.
Haytian Loan, 2301.
Spanish Actives, 22.
Spanish Passives 5%.
Spanish Differes, 7.
New Differes, 73!,.
BELGIANFUNDS-Bausants JULY 26.
Actual Debt, 2% per Cent.
Rothschild's Loan, 5 per Cent. lOl%
Loan of Thirty Millions 92!R
Loan of City, 183'2, 4 per Cent

. . .
Society of Commerce, 4t,iper Cent l:l*4
Bank of Belgium, 5 per Cent l3B
—Brussels Papers,: July 27.
AUSTRIAN FUNDS.—VIENNA, JULY 18.
Five per Cents. Mstalliques
Four per Cents.
Three per Cents.
B.mk Shares l3n9
--"lllgemeine Zeitung, July 23.

(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)

The Deputation appointed by the Presbyterian Mi-
nisters, residing in and about the Cities of London
and Westminster, went to Bushy this day, and on
their arrival were introduced to Lord HowE, her
MAJESTY'S Chamberlain, with whom they arranged
the mode of presentation. After waiting a short
time in the drawing-room, they were conducted to
another parlour, where the QUEEN) with her attend-
ants, were in waiting to receive them. Her MA-
JESTY was attended by Lady CLINTON and Miss
GORE, her Ladies in Waiting ; Lord HowE, her
Chamberlain ; Lord DENBIGH, the Master of the
Horse ; Mr. WOOD, her Chaplain ; and Captain
CURZON, one of the Lords in Waiting.
After the Address was read to her, she read her
Answer in a firm tone, but with some emotion. The
Deputation afterwards kissed hands.
The Deputation having retired from her presence
were again conducted to the drawing-room, and, after
a short delay, were summoned to the dining-room,
where the Household were assembled to luncheon.
The Deputation sat down with the persons already
named, and partook of a very elegant entertainment—
and were treated with very marked respect and cour-
tesy, and departed highly gratified with their recep-
tion. It was very evident that the Address gave her
MAJESTY high gratification.