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

TO THE ELECTORS OF SHEFFIELD
GENTLEMEN The invitation that you have been so kind as
to send to me
requesting me to become a candidate for your suff-
rages at the coming Election, I at once accept—thanking you most
sincerely tor 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 taste—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 suffrages 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 a 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-
ciples which I profess—but from the principles themselves I have not
departed.
The years that have elapsed since 1832 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
step the contest of opinions is renewed, and we have almost every
slay to re-state the arguments by which each separa'e victory has
been obtained.
On the great and leading questions of constitutional reform,
though much has been done, 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
sissies who are now unwisely excluded must be 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 large extension of it.
14y opinion as to the best mode of taking the votes at elections I
have seen no reason to change. In order that opinion may be
freely 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 Reform Act.
Although we cannot hope to win and retain complete good govern-
ment itself without perfection in the means, yet we most not post-
Pone all other reforms until those of the Constitution are attained.
Our endeavours may at the same time ha 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, and unfortunately
does, do much improperly to diminish their substance, and thereby,
their comfort. Unnecessary expense—unmeaning, mischievous re-
strictions upon the industrious labours of the people, have in all
ages beets the vice of Governments. 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 full 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 ofcolonization.
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, our 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 Use
whole subject of our colonies calls for a complete and immediate
revision.

While speaking of expenss, 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 now wonder that the people,
whom we have treated as slaves for centuries. should not have
the virtues and habits of free men. There is now but one course
of wise policy as regards Ireland. We must establish rigid justice
throughout the land. We must suffer no party, no sect, no class to
domineer over at,y other; and to this maintenance of peace among
her hitherto contending sons, our efforts must he confined. !Two 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
naturally calls my attention to the situation of religion among our-
selves, both as regards doctrines and establishments.
lam myself a member of the Church of England. I was edu •
canal as a member of the Established Church; and after a careful
conside,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 will, utterly independent
of that of any 0-her man. What, then, I have demanded for myself
—the right that I hive vindicated in my own person—l demand for
all others. I insist upon religious as well as civil liberty. If my
mind be enthralled by arbitrary will, and not led by the suasion of
reason, I am more a slave than if you put my body in chains. While
I demand for all this freedom, which I have exercises myself, I
proceed yet further. I hold every coercion on this subject impolitic,
as well as unjust. You may compel to outward observance, and to
face declarations ; you may create hypocrisy and discontent ; but at
rd of command you cannot make men believe.
With this view, therefore, I am led to deprecrte, on all proper
occasions, every attempt to make establishments which exist for the
Der Pose of promoting any peculiar religious opinion State establish-
raents. In a country like ours, of complicated relations, of long-
established habits and opinions, I cannot expect that my opinions on
such a subject should be immediately acceded to ; and lam not
prone to led hurt or to take offence when I fled 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 ; and, 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 the leading opinions
I hold. From this general view, however, an accurate conception
eft, be attained by you of the political character of the min you
nave invited; and an opportunity will, I hope, be soon afforded me
.
explaining, to the satisfaction of all whom the matter may in-
terest, my present feelings and future plans respecting our domestic

Jay exposition, however general, which omitted a reference to
our foreign 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 other nations. Every
nation in Europe has at this time enough to occupy its attention in
settling its own affairs ; and the history of Europe, from the year
1830 to the pr sent time, when compared with the history of Europe
from 1793 to 1815, is the best argument which historical experience
can offer la favour of leaving a people to regulate and arrange fir
themselves their own internal affairs. Interference in 1793 kindled
the flames of war over the whole world—a war unequalled for the
blood that was shed and the wealth squandered in its terrible and
disastrous conflicts. Non-interference in 1830 has allowed Europe
a chalice of peace, and holds out to us a hope that the struggling
people will, :a every nation of the groat European family, eventually
attain the inestimable benefits of a well-regulated popular Govern-
Lunt.

I trust end, Gentlemen, SU I began, by expressing •to you ray
1;M"), thanks for the honour you have conferred on me, and by
Plae ug myself at your disposal, for the coming election. I are
readY, when it shall so pl. me you, to present myself to your notice,
and submit to all such inquiry as you may th'isk right. having
nothing to coaceal, I have no fear of inquiry.
I beg to remain, Gentlemen,
Your most obliged and faithilil Servant,
J. A. ROEBUCK.

THE NICOLL.—REGENT-STREET and
CORNIIILL.

BESIDES the above Patented Article, there
is another Novelty introduced far this Season which is
however, Registered, and consists in a BODY" GARMENT some-
wnat in the form of a Dress-coat, that is to say, a Gentleman
can wear 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 Walking, it necessarily
avoids the stiff formality to Do observed in the cut and form of the
Dress-coat. The price is

TWO GUINEAS,
the tame as charged at 114, 116, and 120, REGENT-STREET, and
22, CORNIIILL, for •

THE REGISTERED PALETOT,
*sick is likewise now ready for the Spring months, with all
the new and patented improvements included in the above moderate
price ; thus it deservedly bears the name of being not only the moot
fashionable but also the cheapest and most durable garment ever
offered to the Public, the intrinsic value of the material known as
NICOLLIAN or LLAMA CLO being, within the last few months,
Much enhanced, the same durability being retained, with ai Increased
fineness and beauty in appearance. It cast be seen ready for imme-
diate wear, in every size, at 114, 116, and 120, REGENT-STREET,
and 22, CORNMILL, bat

IT is impossible to detail in an ordinary Adver-
tisement the many advantages appertaining to the above gar-
ments. In the first place, Messrs. NICOLL purchase the wool
direct from the foreign grower, and it does not leave their possession
until it is produced In 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 114,.116,: and 120, REGENT-STREET, and 22, CORNIIILL,
there Is to be seen

THE NICOLL.—A patented garment and pos,
sessing this peculiarity, that whilst in its exterior it preserves
every characteristic of the Registered Paletot, it can, by simply
detaching an inner 11 ing, be conver ed from a warm to a Ilea
Overcoat, or vice versa, at th' pleasure of the wearer. This same
inner lining, when detached, of itself forms a most comfortable
reading or dressing jacket. There are many other advanta;es con-.
tallied In THE NICOLL, rentlering it as a garment a most valuable
adjunct in a variable climate, also for travelling, &c., but it should
be seen and worn to be fairly appreciated, but it can be had in Lon-
ana only at 114, 116, 120, REGENT-liTREET, and 22, CORNIIILL,

IT is perhaps unnecessary here to state that Messrs.
NICOLL will endeavour to deserve and retain the eminent
Position they have attained through the employment and liberal
Payment of the best skill and talent tkat 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
1,7 the high character exhibited in every point of the Registered
Paletot, &c., lac., has caused many to assume a somewhat similar
title for their goods, but the copy has consisted only '.n a close re-
Semblance of tke name but not of the article ; a careful observance
of the annexed address is therefore respectfully solicited, where the
above garments can only be obtained in Lemlon.
11. J. and D. NICOLL,
114, 116, 121, REGENT-STREET,
and 22, CORNIIILL.

UNDER, the SIUDOW of the GRASS •
lIOPPER (22, Cornhill, opposPo the Royal Exchange) may
be seen the City Depot for the NICOLL, the REGISTERED
PALETOT, NICOLL'S MORNING COATS, and ether garments,
with somo portion of each of the beautiful fabrics daily exhilited in
the spacious wareroems, 114, 116, and 120, Regent-street, as not
only these last-named premises, but also those in Cornhill, are the
Property of one and the sasue lima.
The following agents have also a large variety of goods for inspection,
VlZ.;—Messrs. Wareing and Sea, New-street, Birmingham ; Messrs.
bawhant and Son, Bold-street, Liverpool ; Messrs. Macdona, Moles-
Worth-street, Dublin ; Messrs. Christie anc' Son, George-street, Edin-
burgh; Messrs. Wilson and Co.. Calcutta; Messrs. Rutherford, Hong
~otig; Messrs. Roth, Philadelphia ; Messrs. Bruce, Cape Tow'.
Il y a des agents pour la yenta de ces articles brevetis dans finites
Ip Priucipalea vines do l'Aigleterre et des colonies qui oat des as-
Sortiments prate 1 etre examines.

TO THE COUNTRY TRADE, &c.—Such re-
trade
the sectable Houses as may be disposed tad to their resent
very important addition of a first-rato e connexion, conpsistin;
of Ilschasers of first-class Goods, principally PALETOf 5, Ike, can
rect their object by applying for terms, &o. to the under-men-
itillhed, Who Will duly forward same, with fullest particulars,
tom rrent of there being an oning for an agency in the
fro whence they write,—H. J opening for an agency in (hi
from Wheaoe they write,—H. J. and D. NICOLL, WHOLE-
an COUNTING-HOUSE DEPARTMENT, 120, REGENT-
& ttEET Load

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