The Sun.
London, England, 1831-04-30 00:00:00

BRISTOL, APRIL 29.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN. ,
SIR,—Knowing the interest your Paper takes in the great
cause in which we are embarked, I conceivelyou would be pleased
with information as the election proceeds, and it will be in my
power to inform you each post the proceedings of the day. The
candidates in the field are Mr. It. H. Davis, whose politics you
are well acquainted with, supported hitherto by the high church
party, commanding the votes of immense numbers of the arti-
zans—Mr. J. E. Baillie and Mr. E. Protheroe, jun.—friends to
Reform, the former a moderate the latter strong to the utmost
letter of the BilL There has been no direct union of the interest
of the last two gentlemen, but virtually it is so—occasioned by a
sudden .burst of independence on the part of the journeymen
tradesmen. Mr. Protheroe appeared amongst us on Tuesday and
produced an electric effect upon this class of people, who hitherto
have feared being turned out of employ should they vote con-
trary to the,wishes of their masters ,- from which period each
respective trade have had what they call a shop meeting, and have
issued a resolution declaring their determination to vote only
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for those who will promise to promote the passing the Reform
composed
Bill. " The Bill—the whole Bill—and nothing but the Bill"-..is
the ruling word of all the declarations. If you Should wish it I
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will transmit you a set of their bills. The franchise of this city
nomination n abtiirot of the
holders have votes, but the greater part are
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glorious triumph. produce a
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SHREWSBURY, APRIL 28.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN

g,—l am informed that a letter appeared in your Paper some
few days since (I believe on the 18th instant), bearing my sig-
nature and purporting to be an account of a meeting held at
Kenilworth. May I beg you td state, that I have not the slightest
knowledge either of the meeting or the writer of the letter.
I have the honour to be, Sir, your very obedient Servant,
S. BUTLER, Vicar of Kenil*orth.

WALLINGFORD, APRIL 29.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.
SIR, —The first contest for the grand and vital question of Reform,
which has just been brought to an issue in this county, has just
been decided. The candidates were the late Members, Colonel
Hughes and Robert Knight, Esq., two staunch Reformers, and
William Blackstone, Esq., a grandson of the celebrated Justice
Blackstone, a gentleman of the highest respectability, residing
within the borough. Mr. Blackstone was decidedly opposed to
the " revolutionary measure "of his Majesty's Ministers. Wal-
lingford is included in Lord John Russell's schedule 8., but the
close of the poll will prove the patriotism of its electors, and their
deep sense of the importance and necessity of an efficient Reform.
CLOSE OF TILE POLL.

Hughes
I am, Sir, your obedient servant,
J. A. J.

THE ILLUMINATIONS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

beg to hand you the enclosed, having taken particular
notice of the feeling exhibited in Walworth, and finding that
placetotally omitted in the description of the illuminations of last
night. I am, Sir, your most obedient servant,
Apr.l 28. A PEDESTRIAN.

WALWORTIi-ROAIL •
The residence of Daniel Richardson, Esq., the Under-Sheriff,
was most brilliantly illuminated on this occasion. The Columns
at the entrance were twisted with variegated lamps, at the top of
which was placed a transparency of his Majesty, with the ship
Reform at a distance ;at the top was the inscription, William
the Great ! God bless him !" and surrounded by scrolls contain.
ing tho names Brougham, Russell, &c. The suit of room were
lighted by candles, and highly decorated with plants. The hall
was thrown open and decorated with shrubs, painted lamps, and
two banners, « God save King William and our Native Land."
The residence also of Samuel Palmer, Esq., was illuminated by
wax flambeaux, and exhibited a brill iaand imposing appearance.
Indeed, from the Elephant and Castle to Herne-hill exhibited
a scene of she highest gratification to the real friends of Reform.
The owner of every house, according to his means, assisted in
this general- and just cause of rejoicing.