The Sun.
London, England, 1831-05-07 00:00:00

HUNTINGDON, MAY 6.

The contest still continues, but every moment more hope-
less for the luckless Lords. The Blues, although tri-
umphant, restrain their joy. Rooper is again at the head
of the poll, which at the close this afternoon was as
follows :

Rooper 626
Mandeville
Strat haven

Rooper's majority yesterday was 144, this day it is
increased to 184 over Strathaven, and the triumph is
greatly increased, that notwithstanding the combined
powers of the houses of Kimbolton and Hinchinbrook,
Rooper, the independent and Reform candidate, is at the
head of the poll, which it is supposed is only kept open to
enable sosne London voters on the road to poll for Strath-
aven,

SCARBOROUGH, MkY 3.

RECEPTION OF THE REFORM CANDIDATES FOR

YORKSHIRE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SIR,-The Reform candidates, Lord Morpeth, Sir J.
V. B. Johnstone, Bait., G. Strickland, Esq., and J.
Ramsden, Esq., having signified their intention to pay
their respects to the loyal and liberal inhabitants of Scar-
borough, the Reform Committee determined upon meet-
ing the candidates in a suitable manner, and his Lordship
said, " That in no place which they had visited in the
county had they met with such a reception." The Com-
mittee, consisting of about thirty of the most respectable
inhabitants, assembled at the Committee-room, in Ver-
non-place, and from thence, at six in the evening, in pro-
cession, accompanied by two excellent bands of music,
proceeded to the village of Falsgrave, on the York-road.
Banners of every sort, but all of one colour, " orange,"
carried at equal distances, had a most pleasing appearance.
One surmounted by a beautiful crown, manufactured by
Messrs. Lords, of this town, was peculiarly attractive.
Upon the flags were various devices, " The King and Be-
foul]," " Our Sailor King, God bless him," "England's
King, Britain's Glory," and many others. After waiting
an hour at Falsgrave, the " Reformers" made their ap-
pe trance upon a distant hill in an open carriage and four,
accompanied by our worthy neighbour and staunch re-
former, Sir George Cayley, Bart. The horses were in-
stantly taken out, and a thousand hands ready to take hold
of the ropes. The procession then moved forward, led by
one of the hands; the Committee walking immediately
before the carriage four deep, each wearing orange ribbons
at the breast. Not fewer than 7,000 persons were as-
sembled between the Bar and Falsgrave, which became a
dense mass when the procession reached the town. The
carriage was drawn down Newborough street and round
the Market cross, and returned by Long Room-street and
Huntris's-row to Houson's Hotel. Not a single accident
happened, nor was there the least disorder. The cheer-
ing was tremendous, and the groans and hisses when pass-
ing the residences of the boroughtnongers reminded one of
" feeding time" at the 'rower. On arriving at the Bull
Hotel, Lord Morpeth (after lamenting the indisposition of
Mr. Ramsden, and which had prevented his reaching
Scarborough) addressed the people, as did likewise the
worthy Baronet and Mr. Strickland, the latter of whom
greatly delighted the multitude, and should he be returned,
of which we have little doubt, not a more efficient Mem-
ber will sit in the House. Sir George Cayley also, who
is " wont to set the table in a roar," upon this occasion
exerted himself nobly, and introduced the candidates in
his usual humorous style.

Nothing is to be seen but orange, excepting the blue
looks of the boroughmongers, who return again their old
long-tried friends the Speaker and General ; and who,
Sir, told " John Bull" that the Speaker met with a warm
reception at Scarborough ? Can he tell us who they were,
and the number? I can tell you the number of voters,
29 out of 44, the remainder being disqualified for very
substantial reasons, and not half that number knew either
how or when the Speaker came into the town. The
election took place in the Town-ball, intimation being
first given to two of the aitornies of the B rough Court,
that they would not he allowed to act again as poll-clerks;
and also that no invitation to the dinner would be sent
them, because they had acted as members of our " Reform
Committee." The learned gentlemen are not inconsolable,
but we consider it a Barberous proceeding. No chairing
of Members, Sir ; no, no, a procession was arranged ;
300 of the dangerous sort were sworn in special con-
stibles, with a good fee ; but, nevertheless, when the
opposing army was seen, the gallant General sounded a
retreat, and the Speaker no doubt thought it wool I be
useless to call the radicals to order. The dinner followed,
the- doors beins, fastened, and all the lower part of the
hotel'was in darkness.'
Now look on this picture, and on that."

I am, Sir, your', &c.

ONE OF THE COMMITTEE.
Since writing the above, the glorious news has arrive
of the resignation of Mr. Duncombe.

COVENTRY ELECT EON.

(From the Coventry Herald of Friday.)

Yesterday was a glorious day for the friends of Reform
in this city. Mr. Ellice and Mr. Bulwer were chaired.
But it was the cause that was triumphant—the cause of
independence—the cause of the country—the cause of
liberty, of true patriotism, and the King. In this vic-
tory evtry good feeling sympathised—evtry honest heart
exulted—and rejoicing was diffused throughout every por-
tion of this city ; for w hen personal disappointment was
experienced, there was no doubt but Reform had obtained
in Mr. Bulwer an able and devoted advocate, and that in
the present crisis Coventry had well performed its duty.
It must be highly satisfactory to the electors of this city,
to refi ct that they have obtained the approbation of the
country at large. It cannot but be pleasing to them to
know, that the world applauds their actions, and gives to
them all the honour of a stedfast attachment to the con.
stitutional libcrties of the people. At the election which
has just closed, the firemen have not merely maintaiued
their own privilege—they have maintained the rights of
others,—they have fought the battle of Birmingham, and
of all the unrepresented portion of their countrymen—and
from such persons they are entitled to the warmest feelings
of gratitude.
It must also be highly satisfactory for a body of elec-
tors to be well represented—to know that they have se-
lected gentlemen of talent to promote their interests
powerfully—and of honesty to prevent them front any
compromise of their welfare. The present representa-
tives of the freemen of Coventry have these qualifications,
and they have further the weight which rank, personal
character, and high connections, must necessarily afford.
Of Mr. Ellice it is needless to speak ; we can give no in-
formation of him with which the electors of Coventry
are not familiar. They know well he was a Reformer,
when but little honour was awarded to the name, when
the cause needed all the exertions of its friends to impel
it forward ; and then it was Mr. Ellice was amongst the
most fearless and tealous of its supporters. As an old
Reformer we honour him, and as a member of a Reform-
ing Government we earnestly wish that he and his noble
relative at the head of the Administration, and every in-
dividual attached to it, may long possess the gratitude of
the country, upon which they have been the means of be-
stowing so signal an advantage.
It has been an argument with the advocates for notui-
nation boroughs, that they sent to Parliament young men
of high talent, of rank, and brilliant acquirements. And
so they have; but other places have done so too. Coven-
try has done it this election ; and a reference to the
extract we have given front the New Monthly Magazine,
will give concurrent proofwith that of our own observation.
Mr. Bulwer is a gentleman of established political re-
putation, and that is to us a guaratree that he will regu-
late the performance of his political duties by the best
principles. We are sure that he will do so; and in that
confidence we can assert plainly, that his seat, and that of
his colleague, are henceforth sure for Coventry; for we
know his constituents, and we know that they will ap-
prove of his Parliamentary conduct.
Throughout the whole of this election, the Sheriffs
have conducted themselves with admirable impartiality.
The Magistrates have also taken every proper precaution
to preserve the peace, and we believe all parties applaud
the conduct pursued by the civic authoritie+. We hear,
however, that several of the constables evinced the worst
spirit of blackguardism. We would advise these fellows
to be cautious ; for if their conduct should be represented
to the Magistrates, they may he assured they will not be
allowed to continue to bring disgrace on the police.
It is necessary that Mr. Ellice and Mr. Bulwer and
their friends should be informed, that the conductors of
The Sun London newspaper have acted very liberally, by
a gratuitous insertion of the proceedings during the elec-
tion. A notice was sent by Mr. Fyler's supporters, which
was charged as an advertisement. * As Reformers, it may
be said the conductors of The Sun did no more than it
was their duty to do; but if they did perform their duty,
they deserve the thi;nks fthp Reformers of Coventry for
having done it. It is some advantage to a party to have
their proceedings published as widely as they can by the
London Press; it attracts the attention of the public to
them, and by that means it cheers the electors on to more
strenuous efforts. The Sun newspaper has hen con-
ducted with great spirit and upon capital principles; and
we consider ourselves bound to acknowledge the liberality
with which communications hive been inserted.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Snt,-Mr. Adeane takes the earliest opportunity of in-
forming you that Lord Charles Manners has resigned, and
of thanking you for your exertions in his fivour.
Committee Room, Friday, Four o'clock.