The Sun.
London, England, 1831-05-02 00:00:00

THE RYE ELICTION.

VICTORY ever the ANTI-REFORMERS!
(FROM A CORRESPONDENT.)
This election having been fixed for Friday last, the Chairman
of Colonel Evans' Committee waited upon the Patron of the Bo- •
rough on the preceding day to inquire whether it was his intention
to put in nomination any opponents to the popular candidates,
to which the Reverend Doctor replied in the affirmative, and
added " that he was determined to bring forward two candidates
opposed to Reform in every shape." This information had no
sooner reached the ears of the inhabitants than the town of Rye
became a scene of the greatest tumult and confusion, and pre-
sently afterwards a black flag, on which was inscribed the words

"Liberty or Death" was seen floating in the wind above the
steeple of the church—large groups of persons were seen in diffe-
rent parts of the town, engaged in warm debate, and inveighing
in the bitterest terms against the author of their grievances, and
it appeared fully evident on all hands, that the Reverend (!)
Divine and his nominees would meet with a warm reception.
Of this, it appears, they were well aware, and had stationed 3
troop of soldiers in the immediate vicinity f the town, for the
purpose of intimidating its inhabitants. In addition to this
force they had also provided themselves with a body of hired
ruffians from London to the number of 18 or 20, who were said
to be masters of the fistic art," and a number of labourers from
the neighbourhood of Rye were also in attendance, who were
sworn in as special constables to preserve the peace. But this.
as might have been expected, was productive of consequences
exactly the reverse, and no sooner was their rendezvous km wit
than they were besieged by the inhabitants, and obliged for a con-
siderable time to remain in their quarters,
In the mean time Alexander Donovan, Esq., who had retired
from the contest at Lewes from a fear that by weakening the
interest of the other two Reform candidates for that borough, he
might thereby give an opportunity of letting iii an Anti-Re-
fernier in the person of Sir John Shelley, Bart., entered the town
of Rye, and announced himself a candidate. This gentleman
was accordingly put in nomination along with the other four
candidates, Colonel EVans, Mr. B. Smith (who it was understood
had retired), Mr, Pemberton, and Mr. Pusey.
On Friday mofning the polling commenced, but owing to the
immense crowd assembled round the Town-hall during thewholc
of the day, it proceeded but slowly. In the course of the morn-
ing the different candidates addressed the inhabitants from the
hustings, but on Dr. Lamb coining forward, it is almost impos-
sible to describe the feelings of disgust manifested towards him
by the assembled multitude. Hooting and hisses, accompanied
by the most discordant yells, announced his appearance on the •
hustings; and when it was perceived that he persisted in his de-
termination
to address them, every means were resorted to 10
deter him from his purpose, tuipl at length, amidst the showers
of filth which were hurled at him by the populace, a rotten eggs
which had been aimed with more precision than the rest, struck
him in the teeth whilst in the act of speaking, and discharged the
contents of its shell in the Rev. Boroughmonger's mouth. This
completely put a stopper on him, and he retreated from the hus-
tings amidst the shouts of derision from thousands of spectators.
So slowly had the polling proceeded owing to these disturb-
ances, that on its close for the day only seven freemen had polled,
and the numbers were declared as follows—
Colonel Evans 4 2 of which were plumpers.
Mr. B. Smith 2
Mr. DonoVan 0
Mr. Pemberton
Mr. Pusey
In the course of the succeeding night an attack was made on

the windows of the parties who had made themselves most con-
spicuous on the pait of Dr. Lamb, and much mischief was done
This pretext was eagerly seized upon by the I,octor's friends,
for the introduction of the soldiers into the town, but happily',
on their arrival, the parties had dispersed, and the town re-
mained in a tolerably tranquil state until the approach of the
time fixed for the re.commencement of the poll.
On this day the reception of the Doctor and his nominees was,
if possible, marked with still greater disapprobation than on the
preceding, and the town presented one continued scene of uproar
and tumult throughout. Such was the noise and confusion at
the close of the poll that it was some minutes ere the result be-
came generally known ; but when at length it was understood
that Colonel Evans was declared duly elected, (notwithstanding
the return of the Anti-Reformer, Mr. Pemberton, as his col-
league) there were no bounds to the shouts of exultation and
joy which followed, and the Gallant Colonel was carried in
triumph through the town, accompanied with the cheers and
acclamations of thousands of the inhabitants, and of persons who
had attended from the neighbouring towns, anxious to know the
result of the election.

NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT, MAY I.

(FROM • CORRESPONDENT.)
On Thursday, the 28th of April, Sir James Macdonald, Bart.,
and Charles Shaw Lefevre, Esq., the two popular candidates for
the representation of the county of Hants, arrived off the port
of Cowes in the Duke of Buceleuch steamer. About three o'clock
they landed under a salute of cannon both on shore and afloat,
and were received by_ Sir Richard Simeon and the Cowes and
Newport Committees on the Grand Parade. An excellent brass
band performed several loyal and patriotic airs, and the cheers
of the surrounding multitudes were of the most rapturous de-
scription. Cowes never looked gayer than on this day, bags
were mounted from almost every house, and the vessels in the
harbour were decorated with their different ensigns and colours.
A stranger would have supposed it must have been the triumphal
entrance of victors rather than of candidates for popular favour.
so unanimous appeared the feelings of people in their cause,
They were conducted to the Marine Pavilion, where Charles
Day, Esq. introduced Sir James Macdonald, Bart. to the free-
holders in an appropriate speech. The worthy Baronet assured
the meeting that he would support the whole measure of Reform,
and expressed in warm terms his thanks for the honourable re-
ception lie had met with in the town of Cowes. He concluded
an animated address amidst loud and continued cheers. CharlesLefevre, Esq., the other candidate, was introduced by Mr.
Charles Day, and was loudly greeted by the freeholders. He
spoke in an animated strain of the kindness evinced by the inha-
bitants of the Isle of Wight, and pledged himself to support the
whole Bill of Reform. During this gentleman's address he was
loudly cheered. Sir R. Simeon, of St. John's, stated that the
proposed Bill would deprive him of the possession of borough
property, but he gave it up with pleasure, and the final triumph
of that measure wottld be the happiest clay of his life.—(Loud
cheers.) The candidates and committees then retired to the
Vine Hotel, and partook of refreshments. '[he procession was
then arranged for escorting the candid:4es to Newport, flags of
all nations and all colours were strained across the streets through
which the procession, on leaving Cowes, had to pass ; a salute
was fired at half the distance from Newport and at Albany Bar-
racks. About one mile from that town the procession from New-
port joined the cavaloade, and the following programme will be
found correct ;
Horseman in tartan dress. Band of the lace-manufacturers.
An elegant banner, containing nearly 100 square feet of British
thread-lace, given to the workmen by Henry Nunn, Esq., the
proprietor of Broadlands manufactory. Ihe words " Reform"
and " Purity of Elecdon " neatly worked in silk in the colours
of the candidates, blue and huff, and borne by the makers; this
banner reached the whole width of the street, and formed a very
remarkable and beautiful feature in the procession. Workmen
of the lace-manufactory. Officers of the various Benefit Soot.-
tie=, with their members. Officers and members of tl e Odd Fel-
lows Society. The different Clubs, with their respective banners.
Flags of the Reform Committee, with inscriptions " Our Cause
is just" and " Macdonald and Lefevre." Trumpeter; 130 horse-
men, two and two. Three young gentlemen, with banners, on
ponies, inscriptions 's Justice must triumth," " Reform," and
" Liberty." Landaulet with the sons of sir R. Simeon, Bart,
The open carriage of Sir R. Simeon, drawn by four horses, con-
taining the Members; Sir Richard's outriders. Chairman of
Newport Committee; Cowes Committee; Newport Committee;
followed by upwards of thirty carriages.
The streets were thronged with pleased spectators, and the
windows and balconies crowded with ladies, most of whom wore
the popular colours. The bells rang merry peals, and good hu-
mour and delight sparkled in every countenance. 'I he length of
the procession exceeded half a mile, and during its progress
through the principal streets the candidates were greeted with
the warmest demonstration of respect. They then alighted,
with the different Committees, and addressed the assembled mul-
titude from the portico of the Newport Arms Inn, in the Corn-
market. The number of those assembled is supposed to have
exceeded 5,000 persons Sir It. Simeon, the candidates, Mr.
Charles Day, Mr. Pring, Mr. A. Clarke, and Mr. E. Wilkins,
severally addressed the freeholders, and were listened to with
the most marked attention, and their dittbrent speeches loudly
cheered. They then retired with the Committees to the Green
Dragon, where they partook of refreshments. They lett the
same evening for Hyde. At Wooten-bridge the inhabitants as-
sembled at a moment's notice, and cheered the party with the
greatest enthusiasm. A gentleman having volunteered to ride
express to Ryde, to apprise the 'inhabitants of their approach.
great numbers assembled at its entrance, and conducted them
with loud cheers to the committee-rooms, Pier Hotel. The
Chairman of the Committee, Major Johnston, Sir R. Simeon,
Sir James Macdonald, and Mr. Shaw Lefevre severally addressed
the meeting.
On the rollowing morning the Hyde Committee, with a band
of music and banners, conducted the candidates from Yelf's 10"
tel to the committee-rooms, where they partook of breakfast,
after which (the Hyde watermeu having volunteered their ser-
vices on the occasion) the whole of the first class wherries being
attached together, took in tow the Prince of Orange, having O.;
board the candidates, It Committee, banners, flags, and ban!:
of music. On leaving the pier a salute of cannon was fired, at)
r
Sir James Macdonald and Mr. Lefevre left the Isle of Wight,
with the best wishes of its inhabitants for their success. Oil
passing at Spithead his Majesty's ship Victor, the British tars
evinced their attachment to the cause of the Sailor King, 12Y
giving three hearty cheers, while the band struck up the insP!r"
:ng tune of " Rule Britannia," which was continued during the
entrance of the boats into Portsmouth harbour; and ou landing
of the procession the cheering was immense. '1 he Hyde Coin;
mittee proceeded with the candidates, whose carriage was tirawof
oy the populace to the Fountain Hotel. From the entrance
departure,
the candidates into the island, up to the time of theiren
_re.
not an accident occurred • and though thousands were b g
gorily;
pentethe slightest indication was observed towards a reach