The Sun.
London, England, 1831-06-01 00:00:00

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Limerick i 26 8 32 0 13 0 14 0112 0 13 6 18 0 20 0 0 0 )5 0
Waterfordp6 0 30 013 0 14 0113 0 14 0 18 0 20 010 0 16 0
Clonmel —126 8 31 8 11 0 14 013 6 13 920 0 20 013 0 18 0
Carlow —l3l 0 33 013 0 14 014 0 15 020 6 21 o_o 0
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Beef, Mutton, Pork, Butter.
per lb. per lb. per cwt. Ist. 2d. 3d. 4th. sth.
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Cork ........... 4e 6 31: 6 250 31 0840820700 63 0 50 0
Limerick— 3 4 3f, 432 0 35 0940880820 76 0 70 0
Waterford 4 6 3 532 0 35 0950870780 68 0 57 0
Clonmel 4 ' 5 5 6 300 32 0840770 0 0 0
Carlow— 4 silo 0 00 0 0190 6800700 65 0 0
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KILKENNY.--Butter SDs..
per barrel ; Flour 20s. to 38
rel; Barley Ils. to 135.;
to 6d. ; Potatoes 4d. per stc
Pigs 325. to 335. per cwt.

to 86s. per cwt. ; Wheat 28s. to 325.
per bag; Oats I Is. to 13s. per bar
3cef 4d. to 64. Per lb. ; Mutton sd.
Inc; Coals Is. 2d. per cwt.; Bacon,

The celebrated MARY CAMPBELL, and her
husband have arrived in London, and are now residing
with the Rev. EDWARD IRVING..—, Christian Advocate.

WARD OF PORTSOKEN.—IR the event of
the Judges deciding against the eligibility of Mr. ScALts,
and in favour of the corporation of the city of London,
the inhabitants, it is said, are determined to re-elect that
gentleman, and continue to do so until the Aldermanic
body change their minds. Should Sir CHAPMAN MAP.
SHALL stand a contest, there is no doubt ,of there being a
great number of votes recorded in his favour ; but we learn,
'from a person who is well versed in the affairs of the
Ward, that three to one will be in favour of Mr. SCALES.
Even under such circumstances, it is reported, the Court
of Alderman will reject Mr. SCALES and smear in the
Sheriff!

EXTRAORDINARY OCCURRENCE.—At the
,annual meeting of the Blewbury Friendly Society, held
on Tuesday 1
-asf, a member of the name of WILLIAM
HAILDING attended for the seventy-fifth time ! This
venerable old man, who is in his 94th year, walked over
from llagbourn, the place of his residence, a distance of
two miles, and returned again the same evening, on foot,
with as nimble a step as some who were 30 years his
, •
Junior. in the course of the afternoon he was chaired
through the
village, preceded by a band of music, amidst
the acclamations of the assembled villagers. It is probable
that no other Society, in England care boast of such a
member.—Reading Mercury. •

Aefayly as six o'clock in the morning the note of
prepaeationtsounded in all directions; bsnners with
insariptiot:s suitable to the occasion were displayed
in several parts of the town, along Unionastreet, and
on the road leading to the bridge of Dee; and
various parties of the working classes were seen
hurrying in their gayest attire to the places where
they bad appointed to assemble. Before eight
o'clock the incorporated trades and working classes
had nearly all met, each trade accompanied by a
separate band of music.
By half-past eight, the gentlemen of the Reform
Committee having taken their seats in the carriages,
the procession started for the bridge of Dee. The
cavalcade having reached the bridge of Dee, the
working classes made a halt, and allowed the trades
to pass on to the other side of the river, where they
remained, drawn up in lines on each side of the
road, to allow the carriages that closed the pro-
cession, to pass on between them, and join Mt.
Ross on his arrival. At this time the procession
itself, and the dense multitude of spectators that
had turned out to witness it, extended upwards of
two miles in length, and might have been fairly esti-
mated at above 30,000 persons of both sexes, of all
ranks, young and old. On Mr. Ross's arrival,
about ten o'clock, the air was rent with the loudest
cheers, and the Hon. Gentleman and his attendants
seemed struck with astonishment, and overwhelmed
with gratitude, at the welcome he received. The
gentlemen of the Committee alighted from their
carriages, and paid their respects to Mr. Ross, who
acknowledged their kindness in the most handsome
terms, and bowed to the populace in all directions.
Mr. Ross was seated in an open barouche, with the
on. Wrn. Maule, of Panmure, M.P. for. Forfar-
shire, on his right.
After some time the procession returned in the
same order in which it had set out, but with new
joy, and fast increasing numbers. Mr. Ross stood
uncovered in his carriage, and kept bowing and
thanking the multitude which surrounded him so
closely as to impede his progress. When Union-
street was again filled with the procession, the effect
was most striking. The whole street (nearly half
a mile) was closely filled. This, and the music of
the various bands, mingled with loud !tunas, and the
distant report of the carronades, rendered the scene
altogether such as had never before been witnessed
in Aberdeen.
On Mr. Ross's arrival in ~castle-street, the whole
square was lined by the parties Composing the pre-
cession, anti he drove round it several times, bow-
ing to the people, who greeted him with doed and
repeated cheers. He then entered the Town-hall,
along with the delegates, and other gentlemen from
the southern burghs. On his entrance, the Lord
Provost rose and shook him heartily by the hand,
expressing his regret that he had heard he had been
unwell, and requested him to take his seat at the
table, which he did, having on his left his friend
Alex. Blackie, Esq. banker, and on his right Sir
M. Bruce, Bart. Mr. Forbes of Echt, &c. &c.
A few minutes after twelve, William Carnegie,
Esq. the Town Clerk, proceeded to open the busi-
ness of the meeting, when Provost Hadden, as pre-
siding
delegate, gave the first vote in favour of Mr.
Ross. The other delegates having successively
given their votes in the same manner, Provost Had-
den, as Preses of the Meeting, rose and declared
Horatio Ross, Esq. of Rossie, duly and unanimously
elected, and cordially shook the new Member by the
hand, in which he was followed by the other dele-
gates, and all the friends of Mr. Ross who could
get within his reach.
When the election was declared, the hall re-
sounded with cheers, and one of the town.Serjeants
having waved a handkerchief from a window, the
acclamations were re-echoed by the immense multi_
tude in the street. The cheering having subsided
rise
n feelings
you o I
m n oy ordinary
grateful
the Hon. Member rose and spoke as follows:
Gnleme
trat It
sie der
turn
excitementet
thanks, for having conferred on me the distinguished
honour of electing me your representative.
1 have long anxiously struggled to be placed in
that proud situation in which I now field myself;
and although I must admit that my gratification is
extreme, I must at the same time confess that it is
Gentlemen;
to return
not unmixed with both diffidence. and anxiety.
You have done me the honour of selecting me as
your representative at a period when the Parlia-
ment of this country will be called upon. to discuss,
rind set at rest, a question of far greater importance
than any one which has hitherto been agitated
within the walls of St. Stephen's; and when I re-
flect, that I, as a Member of that Parliament, shall
be called pon to take a part in deciding this great
1 do not think that those feelings of (la-
dqueneesetiana'nd anxiety which I now experience, are
either unnatural or improper, in a man just com-
mencing hit political career.
Gentlemen, I am averse to Members of Parlia-
ment,especially young ones, giving pledges as to
theirfuture votes on particular subjects, as, by doing
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in a very improper manner, as they must frequently
will place within their reach. But, Gentlemen, on
made up. From
Reformer, and have been a supporter of Whig prin-
ciples. I was a Reformer when I was engaged in
my profession, and at that time the holding of such
opinions might be supposed to have had a tendency
to retard my promotion. I have some little pride
in mentioning this,
as : it must be, evident to all of
you, that many who_ now profess themselves to be
Reformers, are Reformers only because they cart no
longer with safety 'cling to the old system.
I am not, Gentlemen, going to detain you, by
enteringinto a discussion of all the grounds upon
fpaswehrsitciehs
that Reevsfoeourne
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the
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then . is simply, l
most violent ultra Tories, now con-
to what extent shall we carry our
Reform ? One party, that one to which I have
judger froma t
'just now alluded, is willing to grant what' they call
moderate
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of the most trifling nature, such as would never

year after year, the subject would be brought for-
ward in Parliament,—the excitement in the country
vould be kept tipe-eeand at last, I have no doul.t,
they would be compelle'd to yield much more than
is at present demanded. I need not gay, that I am
not one of the moderate Reformers.
There is another class of Reformers to whom I
ern still more opposed—those who demand universal
suffrage, vote by ballot, and annual Parliaments. I
must, however, do them the justice to say, that
ever since the priposed plan of Reform has been
made known to the country, they have dieter] every
disposition to coincide with the views of Ministers,
end have expressed themselves perfectly satisfied. I
have no doubt that their future etinduct will prove
het they are sincere. If, however, after the ques-
tion of Reform is settled, this party ever again raises
its head, they shall find in me a determined oppo-
nent; for, declare to God, I should prefer living
under a military despotisna, to living in a country
which was under the iefluence find dominion of
the mob
I wish to see a middle course pursued. I wish to
see the franchise conferred on those who, from their
cation in life, must have lord the means of acquiring,
a good education, and who, from the necessary
qualification as to proporty, must have such a stake
in the country, as at all times to make it their inte-
rest to preserve the Constitution and country from
the attacks of revolutionary demagogues. Such, in
my opinion, would be the effects of the Bill.latelv
brought forward by his Majesty's Ministers. And,
Gentlemen, if, after the meeting of Parliament, they
bring forward a similar Bill, they shall receive my
strenuous support. In giving Ministers my sup-
port, I shall have the additional satisfaction of know-
ing that I have thereby assisted in conferring that
boon upon this great and opulent city which she
ought long ago to have enjeyed,—viz. having a
representative of her own.
Other questions,of vital importance to the country,
must very soon be taken into consideration; such
as the Slave Trade—East India Company's Charter
—the Corn Laws—Bank of England Charter, &c.
I do not, however, think that, during the existence
of the Parliament which is about to assemble, any
of these important questions will be discussed. As,
in the first place, I think the question of Reform
is certain to be triumphantly carried ; and, in the
second place, as soon as it is carried, I think it more
than probable that his Majesty will appeal to the
real constituency of the country before these mea-
sures are set at rest. Should I, however, be mis-
taken, I can assure you I shall use every exertion to
make myself thoroughly acquainted with the subject
before I give my vote either one way or another.;
and I shall make a point of ascertaining your feelings
also, before I commit myself oir any of these impor-
tant questions.
Before I conclude, Gentlemen, I cannot but
allude, with pleasure, to the disinterested conduct
of those who have chosen me as their representative.
In all my addresses I have declared myself a Re-
former. I have declared myself a foe to the present
system of burgh election in Scotland; and, by elect-
ing me, they have shown a noble example; they
have shown that they are ready to sacrifice their
own private interests on the altar of the public good;
and lam sure that their fellow-cif zens will long
remember, with gratitude, this proof of the honesty
with which they have discharged their duty.
Once more, Gentlemen, accept my grateful
thanks. I can assure you that I have now but one:
wish—that of proving by-my conduct that lam not
undeserving of the honour you'have this day con-
ferred upon me.
_After a few minutes the meeting separated; the
crowd, which had waited without in the most
orderly manner, now resumed their acclamations as
Mr. Ross entered his carriage, accompanied by the
Hon. Wm. Maule, Mr. Blackie, and Mr. Forbes of
Edit. A short time after entering the hotel, he
appeared at one of the windows, from which he ad-
dressed the assembled multitude nearly as follows
" Friends and fellow;countrytnen, I am sorry that I
am unable at present to address you at any length,
as I have been rather unwell for some time past;
but I can assure you most sincerely that although
it were the last words I had to utter in this world, I
would feel myself bound to express my deep and
heartfelt gratitude for the splendid reception you
have given me on this occasion. I assure you that
the memorable events of this day will be cherished
in my memory with pride and gratitude to the
latest hour of my existence.—(Loud cheers.)
There are few who will tell you decidedly what
their opinions are on the great subject of Parliamen-
tary Reform; but I boldly and honestly avow to
you that I have always been a staunch Reformer
(Cheers)—and I now trust that we will shortly see
that question settled to the satisfaction of all—both
of those who hold high stations in the country, and
of those who are of lower eank. I consider the
Reform Bill to be admirably suited to the wants of
all parties—l will give it my firmest support; and
I trust that by so doing I shall continue to hold the
same place in your esteem as Ido this day. I am
truly sorry that I am unable to address you at
greater length—l again return you my most sincere
thanks for the honour you have conferred on me;
and may God bless you all."—(Cheering.)
At the moment preceding the election, the view
from the windows of the Town Hall presented the
most imposing spectacle we ever witnessed. The
head of the procession at this time reached nearly to
the top of Castle-street, from whence around the
market-place, in every window ,on the house-tops,
and along the broad and splendid. line of Union-
street, far beyond the bridge, there appeared one
dense, compact, and joyous mass, estimated at above
40,000 human beings.