The Sun.
London, England, 1831-05-06 00:00:00

WARWICK, MAY

(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
Our Members, Mr. Tomes and Mr. Edward Bolton
King, have this day l.wen chaired. The plan that was
proposed and accepted by the Committee, was a car drawn
by eight horses for the successful Members, and in that
vehicle they went through the town accompanied by thou-
and,. I have been in the whole of the contest, and I ran
a: this moment scarcely believe that the Castle interest
has been crushed at ono blow. It is 4.0 years since any
thing like a strong opposition has been made to Lord War-
wick; but Edward Bolton King, Esq., has the proud
satis!action in saving in the words of Caesar, " Terri rich:
eini." We are all mad with delight.
Yours, tinly,

J. C,

EDINBURGH, MAY 3.

TOIHE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sra,—To-day being fixed for tlecting a Member for
this city, Mr. Dundat was elected by a majority of three.
Mr. J tfrey, out of the vile, corrupt, and self.eles ted Magi-
strates, secured sixteen votes ! The Junto con ists of
somewhere about thirty-three.
Serious riots have taken phce. The Provost on leaving
the Council Chambers, though guarded by about three
hundred of the police, was assailed by the pro/de wi•le
every opprobrious epithet—missiles were hurled after him,
and a general attack commenced. His Lordship took
shelter in a grocer's shop, and escaped by the back window,
The Riot Act was read, the military called out, and broken
heads were going ; the shops are all shut, and by nine
o'clock (when it will he dark) the most serious apprehen-
sions arc entertained.

The mob consists entirely of lads and mechanics. They
did not come out prepand for any conflict with the police
and constables, as not one was seen armed with a switch ;
but some of the streets being newly Macadamized afforded
ample materials for annoy-ance•. The Sheriff is much to
blame : nut four stones were thrown when he read the
Riot Act. A few smooth words would have done more to
&lay the irrtated feelings of the people. It is a singular
fact that not a Highland chairman would assist the police
force, by taking a baton and pay to keep the peace, or
rather to break it. The Irish porters, lamplighters,
scavengers, and blackguards out of employment, were
hired at sixpence a-head. Such a set of ragamuffins
was never seen to parade the streets of a civiliztal
the Mcdern Athens !

Dundas gives a dinner at the Hopetoun Rooms, which
are guarded by a squadron of the 4th Irish Dragoons 1
Same thousands of people are already there, yelling most
hideously. A pleasant dinner party !
Yesterday the petition, signet by the householders to the
Magistrates requirine; them to return Mr. Jeffrey, was
signed in fourteen hours by seventeen thousand ! Of
course, it was totally disregarded, as well as innumerable
petitions by the various Corporations of the city, presented
for the same purpose.
1 am Sir, your obedient servant,
T. i\l., a Onistant Reader of The Sun.

P.S. Permit me to say by this opportunity that the
Stottisli nation feel and acknowledge themselves highly
indebted to you, for your great exertions in forwarding the
latest news. Scotland long wanted a Londo❑ Paper
somewhat attentive to its interests—she has found one in
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