The Sun.
London, England, 1849-04-14 00:00:00

Pro THE ELECTORS OF SHEFFIELD
GENTLEMEN,—The invitation that you have been so kind ac
to nd to me, requesting me to become a candidate for your suff-
rages at the coming Election, I at once accept—thanking you most
sincerely
for this signal and unexpected mark of your esteem and ap-
probation.
I say approbation, because I thus construe your invitation. Of
My political life you have taken note—and noting, have approved.
You say that my past actions have been such as to win your confi-
dence.
To those acts I must refer you, as the .best and most com-
plete evidence of my political opinions. Eighteen years ago, when
for the first time I was about to solicit the Fuffrages of my country-
men, in the hope that they would place me in the proud position of a
representative of the people, I stated at some length the principles
which would guide my conduct upon all the great questions of policy
which then occupied the attention of the nation. To that statement
I could now refer, and for the same purpose : I could refer to it, not
only as an exposition of my private opinions, but as test by which
to try the consistency of my performance and my professions. The
experience of many years has, I hope, made me wiser, and taught
Me the mode most conducive to the practical application of the prin-
eiplea which I profess—but from the principles themselves I have not
departed.
The years that have elapsed since 1532 have indeed settled very
few of the questions which at that period interested and divided the
whole people. We have advanced—and are advancing--but at every
atop the contest of opinions is renews ane we e a most hav lmt every
day to re-state the arguments Ly which each separate victory has
been obtained.
On the great and lending questions of constitutional reform,
though much has been dole, much remains to be accomplished.
The many anomalies of our electoral system have yet to be removed
--a fuller scope must be given to the popular will —and numerous
classes who are now unwisely excluded must he brought within the
pale of the Constitution. Every statesman who really desires here-
after to provide for the well-being of the people will seriously con-
sider,the question of the suffrage, in order to bring about speedily,
though cautiously, a la-ge extension of it.
sty opinion as to the best mode of taking the votes at elections I
have seen no reasons to change. In order that opinion may be
Moly expressed, the ballot seems.to me absolutely indispensable.
In short, though the Reform Act was a great step in advance,
still the increasing intelligence of the country demands, and will in
its proper time attain, a reform of the Itetbrm Act.
Although we cannot hope to win and retains complete good govern-
tnent itself without perfection in the means, yet we must not per-
Pone all other reforms until those of the Constitution are attained.
Our endeavours may at the same time be directed to many objects,
and I therefore proceed to touch upon some which appear at the
present moment of the highest importance
Though, in my opinion, a Government cannot do much directly to
procure wealth and comfort for a people, it can, std unfortunately
does, do much improperly to diminish their substance, and thereby
their comfort. Unnecessary expense—unmeaning, misch erous re-
strictions upon the industrious labours of the people, have in all
ages been the vice of Governmente. But the vigilance of the popu-
lar leaders must now be directed to curb this evil—not only must we,
then, enforce a rigid economy, but we must require that a perfectly
free trade should give fall Scope for the active energies of an indus-
trious nation.
Connected with this subject in many ways, and with the well-
being of mankind in many more, is the great subject of colonizatian.
The colonies of England have been planted in spite of the mischie-
vous interference, and not by the aid of the Government of England.
It is high time that the intelligence of her people should act upon our
rulers, and make them directly useful in extending our name, our
language, one institutions, and the blessings of an enlightened religion,
over the vast regions which nominally own our rule, but which lie
useless to us and to mankind To this end, it appears to me that the
whole subject of our colonies calls for a complete and immediate
revision.
While speaking of expense, and the impolicy and injustice of our
conduct towards certain outlying portions of our territories, I must
not forget-a part of the empire itself, an integral and most important
portion of the United Kingdom—l mean unfortunate Ireland. Our
conduct to Ireland has been, till a few years since, one continued
act of terrible injustice ; and we new wonder that the people,
whom we have treated as slaves for centuries, should not have
the virtues and habits of tree men. There is now but one course
of wise policy as regards Ireland. We must establish rigid justice
throughout the land. We roust suffer no party, no sect, no class to
domineer over say o her; and to this maintenance of peace among
her hitherto contending sons, our efforts must he confined. If we do
more, we shall do serious injustice to the people of England and
Scotland, and render no service to those of Ireland. If we were to-
morrow to transter the whole wealth of England to Ireland, we
should only create waste, idleness, and vice. A people must work
out their own regeneration, and acquire wise, frugal, and virtuous
habits, by leading a wise, frugal, and virtuous life. The wealth
that is not acquired by labour is but too often squandered in ex.
travagance.
I have spoken above of extending over our wide and yet unsettled
territories the inestimable benefits of an enlightened religion. This Si
naturally calls my attention to the situation of religion among our- A3S,
selves, both as regards doctrines and establishments.
lam myself a member of the Church of England. I was eln • £1
cated as a,member of the Established Church ; and after a care ul
constde-ation I have seen no reason to leave the fellowship of my
childhood and youth. But this determination has been formed after
consideration, and is the result of my own wit', utte-ly independent
of that of any other man. What, then, I have demanded for myself
—the right that I have vindicated in my own person—l &man Ifo •
all others. I insist upon religious as well as civil liberty. If my
mind be enthralled by arbitrary will, and rot led by- the suasion of
lease's, I am more a slave than if you pugmy body in chains. While
demand for all this freedom, which I have exercise I myself, I
proceed yet further. I hold every coercion on this subject impolitic,
,as well as unjust. You may compel to outward observance, end to
!also declarations ; you may create hypocrisy and discontent ; but at
w• rd of command you cannot melte men believe.
With this view, therefore, I am led to deprecete, on all proper
occasions, every attempt to make establishments which exist for the
Purpose of promoting any peculiar religious opinion State establish-
ments. In a country like ours, of complicated relations, of long-
established habits and opinions, I cannot expect that my opinions on
ouch a subject shoield be immediately acceded to; and I am not
Prone to feel hurt or to take offence when I find men differ from me
concerning it. But though we cannot change at once what has been
long established, we can far more easily prevent new steps in a wrong
direction ; mid, therefore, to any extension of such religious estab-
lishments I shall direct unceasing opposition.
Within the narrow limits of an address like the present. I cannot
do more than indicate my views, and touch upon tile leading opinions
I hold. From this general view, however, an accurate conception
Can 'be attained by you of the political character of the m n you
have Invited ; and an opportunity will, I hope, be soon afforded me
of explaining, to the satisfaction of all whom the matter may in-
terest, my present feelings and future plans respecting our domestic
policy.
Any exposition, however general. which omitted a reference to
Our hreign relations and policy would be indeed incomplete. • My
belief on this subject is, that our true policy consists in abstaining
from all idle intermeddling with the affairs of mine- nations. Every
nation in Europe has at this time enough to occupy its attentions in
settling its ewn affairs ; and the history of Europe, from the year
1830 to the pr 'sent time, when compared with tie history of Europe
from 1793 to 1815, is the best argument which historical experience
can offer in favour of leaving a people to regulate and arrange for
themselves their own internal affairs. luterterence in 1793 kindled
the flames of war over the whole warld —a war unequalled fur the
blood that was shed and the wealth squandered in its terrible and
disastrous conflicts. Non-interference in 1830 has allowed Europe
a chance of peace, and holds out to ms a hope that the struggling
people will, rn every nation of the great European fatally, eventually
attain the inestimable benefits of a will-regulated popular Govern-
ment.
Itr nit end, Gentlemen, al I began, by expressing to you my
hear y thanks far the honour you have conferred on me, and by
plae ng myself at your dispose', f.r the coming election lam
1180% when it shall so pl ase you, to present myself to your notice,
asd'submit to all such inquiry as you may thiak right. Having
IlLthltig to conceal, I have no fear of Inquiry.
I beg t. remain, Gentlemen,
. . Your most obliged and faithful Servant,
J. A. 'ROEBUCK.

THE NICOLL —REGENT-STREET and
consuiLL.

BESIDES the above Patented Article, there
is another Novelty introduced for this Season which is
however, Registered, and cons!sts in a BODY GARMENT some-
what in the form of a Dress-coat, that is to say, a Gentleman
can weer it in the evening without distinctly infringing the laws
of costume recognised in Society ; but as it is more especially in-
tended for morning wear, when Riding or ,Vall-dng, it necessarily
avoids the stiff formality to oe observed hi the cut and form of. the
Dress-coat. The price is
TWO Gt INEAS.
the same as charged at 114, 116, and 120, REGENT-STREET, and
22, z;ORNIIILL, ter

THE REGISTERED PALETOT,
which is likewise now ready for the Spring months, with all
the new and patented iraprovements included in the above moderate
price; thus it deservedly bears the name of being not only the most
fashionable but also the cheapest and most durable garment ever
offered to the Public, the intrinsic value of the material known as
NICOLLIAN or LEA Nl.l CLO in, being, within the last few months,
much enhanced, the same durability being retained, with an incrcived
fineness and beauty in appearance. It Cali b 3 seen ready for is
wear, in every sits, at 111, 116, and 120, REG EN T-STItEET,
and 22, CORN HILL, but

IT is impossible to detail in an ordinary Adver-
tisement the many advantages appertaining to tha above gar-
ments. In the first place, Mer.srs. NICOLL purchase the wool
direct from the foreign grower, and it does not leave their possession
until it is produced hi a complete form and ready for the inspection
of their Patrons. Messrs. NICOLL are honoured with the patronage
of their Royal Highnesses Prince Albert, Prince George of Cam-
bridge, Prince Edward of Saxe Weimar, his Grace the Duke of Wel.
lington, and all others distinguished in Rank and Fashion, the Court,
the Pulpit, and the Bar.
At I 11, 116, and 120, REGENT-STREET, and 2?, CORNIIILL,
there is to be seen

THE NICOLL.—A patented garment and pos•
sesiing this peculiarity, that whilst in its exterior it pros rvcs
every characteristic of Ihe Registered Paletot, it can, by simply
detaching an inner li ing, be conver ed from a warm to a light
O. ercoat, or vice versa, at th, pleasure of the wearer. This same
inner lining, vaicn detached, of itself forms a most comfortable
reading or dressing jacket. There tre many other alTanta Tes con-
lained in THE NICOLL, rendering it as a garment a most valaahle
adjunct in a variable c.imate, also for travelling, &c., but it should
be seen and wo'n to be fairly aprcciatcd, but it can be had in Lon-
don only at 114, 116, 120, ItEur,),T EET, and 22, CORNIIILL,
ant.

IT is perhaps unnecessary here to state that Messrs.
Nrcor.i. will endeavour to deserve and retain the eminent
Posttion they have attained through the employment and liberal
Payment of the best skill and talent that can be raet with in order
to introduce articles of gentlemanly costume in the most perfect
,taste. Messrs. N. are well aware that their great popularity induced
by the high character exhibited in every point of the Registered
l'alttot, &c., &c., has caused many to assume a somewhat similar
title for thir goads, but the copy has consisted only in a close re-
semblance of the name bat not of the article ; a careful. observance
of tile annexed address is therefore respectfully solicited, where the
above garments can only be obtained in London.
IL J. and D. NICOLL.
114, 116. 12a, EGENT-STREET,
and 22. COItNIIILL.

UNDER the. SII kDOW of the GB.ASS•
HOPPER (22, Cornhill, opposite the Royal Exchange) may
be seen the City Depot for the NICOLL, the REGISTERED
PALETOT, NICOLL'S MORNING COATS, and ether garments,
with some portion of each of the beautiful fabrics daily exhibited in
the species' warerooms, 114, 116, and 120, Regent-street, as not
only these last-named premises, but also those in Coruhill, are the
property of one and the same first.
The following agents have also a large variety of goods ror inspection,
vig..:—.Messrs. Wareing and Son, New-street, Birmingham • Messrs.
Da4vbarn and Son, Bold-street, Liverpool ; Messrs. Maction; , Moles-
worth-street, Dublin ; Messrs. Christie ant' Son, George-street, Edin-
burgh;. Messrs. Wilson and Co.. Calcutta; Messrs. Rutherford, Hong
Kong • Messrs. Roth, Philadelphia ; Messrs. Bruce, Cape Town.
Ilya des agents pour la vents de ces articles bre•reies dans teutes
les principales villeC de l'Angleyrrs et des colonies qui ont des as-
sortiments prets a etre examineS.

TO THE COUNTRY TRADE, &c.—Such re-
spectable House 3 as may be disposed to add to their present
trade the ♦ery important addition of a first-rate connexion, consisting
of purchasers of first-class Goods, principally PALETO IS, &c., can
effect their object by applying for terms, &c. to the under-men-
yoned, who will duly forward same, with fullot particulars,
1./1 the event of there being an opening for an agency in the
77_111from whence they write.-11. J. and D. NICOLL, WllO
1221-4 and COUNTING-HOUSE DEPARTMENT, 120, REGENT-
• IREET. London.

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