The Sun.
London, England, 1837-08-07 00:00:00

months he had voted against a measure for taking flour out
of bond, because he thought it trenched on the principle of
the Corn Law. Sir William then briefly referred to his
former votes and opinions on the questions of Universal Suf-
frage and the Ballot ; for the first lie did not know abso-
lutely what it was, whether it was meant that ladies should
have a right to vote or not.—(A laugh.)
Lord ELIOT then addressed the constituency. He was
received with every mirk of respect from his of supporters.
As soon as the cheering ceased, he said ho had to claim
their indulgence, while a wolf in sheep's clothing, a cock-
chaffer in the grub state, and another small insect whose de-
scription he had not been able to catch, took the liberty of
addressing them. A gentleman had that day made it an
objection to him, as a representatiue, that he was the son
of a Peer, alleging that the House of Peers had too great
an influence in the Lower House already. He opposed the
Ballot because it seemed ineffectual to its end. After ex-
plaining his opinions on Church-rates, which lie looked on
only as a tax on property, he proceeded to the subject
of the Corn-laws. As he was addressing an assembly of
practical men, he could not enter into the whole theory
of the laws respecting the importation of corn ; but he
thought that, lookir's at the artificial state of society in
England, her large debt, and the heavy taxation to which
farmers were subject, it was impossible for the English
grower to compete with the foreign one without some
kind of protection. Ile then touched on the Poor-laws,
stating that he had never courted popularity on this ques-
tion, but he had objections to some parts of them, such es
that which contemplates the total cessation of out-door relief.
Sir HUSSEY VIVIAN then addressed the meeting. On
his coming forward he was received with long and continued
cheers from his friends on all sides. Her Majesty had
ascended the Throne under most auspicious circumstances.
When she has declared that she will extend both civil
and religious liberty to all classes of her subjects, would
they support those whom she had chosen to be her Mi-
nisters, or those who speak of the Reform Bill as a final
measure instead of what it really was—a means to an end.
—( Hear, hear.) There were two ways of governing
Ireland, either by the bullet or by concession ; he would
ask any one, with the feelings of a Christian, which
should he adopted ?—(Cheers.) He fully and fairly ex-
pressed his sentiments on the Church-rate question, which
were most decidedly in favour of a reform of the present
system. Ile had been fully convinced of the necessity of
the Ballot during the canvass of the present election.
Many electors whom he had gone to, to ask for their votes,
had said they would willingly vote for, him, but their land-
lords would not allow them.—(Hear, hear.) He again
expressed himself perfectly ready to support the Ballot on
a petition so to do from a majority of his constituents. The
Hon. Baronet concluded his address amidst the vehement
cheering of his numerous friends and supporters.
The SHERIFF then requested a show of hands for
Sir William Trelawny, when a forest of hands was
held up, the parties shouting " One and all" and
loudly cheering. He next requested a show of hands
for Lord Eliot, when a similar demonstration was
made among hi; friends. He then requested a show
of hands for Sir Hussey Vivian, when such an en-
thusiastic display was made as to place the matter
beyond all doubt. The Sheriff was of the same opinion ;
but halted between Lord Eliot and Sir William Trelawny
to the evident astonishment of the great majority of the
persons present, who exlaimed, " Why do you pause, Mr.
Sheriff?"—" There can be no doubt."—" Trelawny and
Vivian." The Sheriff then demanded another show of
hands for Sir Wm. Trelawny, when all his friends went in
front of the hustings, and such a demonstration was made
in the Hon. Baronet's favour as to leave no doubt in our
minds that the choice of the_great majority was with him.

We will not impute to the Hon. Gentleman any improper
bias, but to our perfect astonishment, and that of from
1,600 to 2,000 others present, he declared the show of
hands in favour of Sir Hussey Vivian and Lord Eliot,
amidst deep groans from the Reformers and loud applause
from the Tories.