The Sun.
London, England, 1849-07-04 00:00:00

MARKET NEWs.—(THIS DAY.)

CORN-EXCHANGE—WEDNESDA/
Scarcely any English Wheat was on sale in ta•ti4
market. The few samples brought forward were take'
at prices fully equal to those obtained on Monday,
at. which the trade closed firmly. The mporls_;
Foreign Wheat have somewhat exceeded 9,000 paw
Selected samples of both red and white command'
steady sale, at lull currencies; but the middling and
ferior kinds were a slow inquiry. Grinding BarleXr
freely. All other kinds were quite as dear. In tt
scarcely any binitiess was transacted. The best pig_,
of Oats were firm, at the late improvement in 01.
Damp quAiti. s ruled heavy. In Beane, Peas; Inv„
Corn and Flour very few transactions were reported'
.4.ItRIVALS THIS WEEK.
Wheat. I Barley. Oats. I
3.0 qrs. qrs. I 1,(60 qrs. I 81°,
9,260 I 1
1,550 4,010
Malt, 1,570 Qrs.
11032.0170/3 ELOP MATLICET.
of
The plantation accounts are very unfavourable,
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the duty iccaded. 80.;0001. to' 85,000/.
.Only a limb
business is posing in our m'ailtet, yet 'pikes are 6';
supported. Sussex pockets, 3/. ss. to 41. 65.; Weald
Kent ditto, 31. 12s. to 41. 45.; Mid and East Kent c"
41. 4s. to 7/.

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Scotch ......
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Foreign •• •• ••

WHI'rECIIAPET.
Prime Beef sold steadily, at full prices. - Othello
the demand was in a very sluggish state. Beef, '0
2s 4d to 3s 4d; Mutton, 2s 10d to 3s 10d; Lamb, 49A
to 5s 6d; Veal, 3s 2d to 3s 8d; and Pork, 3s 4"
3s 8d per Blbs.

CITY OF LONDON ELECTIO
(THIS DAY.)

DECLARATION OF THE POLL.
This bring the day fixed by the authorities for
declaration of the poll, long before twelve o'cloesfd
hour at which it was supposed the proceedings 0,0
have commenced, a dense crowd of people oectipl!„,S
Guildhall, anxious to witness the ceremony. One°
however, was the hour fixed fur the commence:ooo
the business, and the multitude congregated in tbsAt
employed the interval until the authorities and rsll
principally interested in the contest appeared upooo
hustings in cracking jokes in little coteries -anoll
themselves. Some time before the proceedings begti„st
galleries on each side of the hall were partially.oce:;o
with elegantly-dressed ladies. A convenient space be` 1,4
the reporters and the crowd was barricaded off and
clear by a body of policemen, which was an adtsirot
arrangement, in that the representatives of the Fp
were not incommoded by the pressure of the multi!o 0
At ten minutes to one o'clock, Mr. Sheriff Fitly's,'
returning officer, entered the ball, accompatde'e
foi
several Aldermen, Mr. Secondary Potter, and otb
the civic authorities.
Baron Rothschild, accompanied by his movelli fi
seconder, also entered the hall, which was a sign'.
the most beaky cheering for some minutes. ,11
Lord John Manners, together with his move` it
seconder, made his appearance at the same monlertepr
his reception was marked by mingled hissing and c"
Proclamation having been made,
Mr. Sheriff FINNIS stood forward and said the She
did declare and proclaim that upon casting up tiled
„s
books it appeared the number for Baron Lionel '-0
Rothschild. citizen of London, were 6,017
cheers)—and for Lord John Manners—(Hisses
cheers)—citizen cheers)—citizen of London, there were 2,814 —Ol JO
and disapprobation.) The worthy Sheriff then
led
for a fair and impartial hearing for every gentle
who should address them.
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Baron ROTHSCHILD stood forward to wares-
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electors, and was received with the most enthin
cheers. He said—Gentlemen, brother electors oft
great city, I thank you most sincerely for this red
tion. I thank you most sincerely for your exert',"
Gentlemen.—(Cheers.) It I wished to express WI rif
sonal feelings on the present occasion, I could notId
words to do so. We have all been working in a 01.1;11
cause.—(Hear, hear.) To you and us all, individo4
thanks are due, and every one individually is salli
I am sure, at the results of this election, as
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myself. Gentlemen, we have gained a great viet°"?
(Hear, and loud cheers)—and Ido not wish to cSP„I
so much my great satisfaction at the majority, as i_;:jit
the sentiments and at the spirit which were prev%
yesterday among the electors, aid among the frienr
the cause. Our majority, brother electors, consistk4
the votes which were given in my favour were 71
given by our political friends, who came forwsrti
this occasion as they always do, and by a great man's
our political opponents. (Cheers.) Their
laical opinions are not changed ; they do op
come forward to support a Jew, they do I
come forward to support one who differ.,
religion from them, but they come forwer7i
support the rights and privileges of the citizens of
don.—(lmmense cheering.) Gentlemen, I can salt
honestly say, that that sentiment was expressed I°oo
yesterday in a great many of our polling.booth.rho
many votes which, on ordinary occasions, would
been given against me, were given in my favour. Old
support me as the candidate whom you chose at .1180
election.—(Cheers.) There is another circumstsinesoitii
which I beg to remark, and which you will be "1(i
as to notice. We have had on our registration 11,00
voters who voted for me at the last election erased voli
the list of voters; I therefore have had 12,000
opt
voters and 12,000 new supporters, besides a great o
kld
of my friends who were too sanguine, and who
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we should have a very large majority, and who left di
election to those who were more eager and more ea° 0
If we had not been so certain of victory I am sure ill
should have polled eight or ten thousand. NogirLsr
regard to the object of this election. In the sis'ln'ti
tisement which the friends of the Noble PLO
my opponent, have inserted in to•day's Pierd
they come forward "to maintain the rights ans)
vileges of the House of Lords,"—(Disapprobet'.,citl
Now listen, my triends, we never wish to interfere rft
the rights and privileges of the House of Lords? e 0
respect them, and we know if we do not respect t,o)
they will not respect us.—(Hear, bear, and 04%0
Therefore, gentlemen, as we wish that the rights -04
privilege of the citizens of London shall be respeco
so, gentlemen, will we respect the rights and privilesci
of the House of Lords.--(Renewed cheers. A critis
"No Bishops," and laughter.) This election, ge„vtf
men, was to prove and to test public opinion.—(Pi le.
hear.) This election was to see if the opinion re'v
you expressed at the last election was 01
opinion too precipitately made, or one 1,0
you did not wish to confirm. It was, gentletne%o
election upon which we should have a great and gludirleo
demonstration of public opinion.—(Hear, hear.) "40
stave we not had that demonstration?—(A respno-0
about, " Yes, and will have again.") We hope n°Sirp
soon ; we hope to be able to do without it. opil
have had that demonstration of public opinion, if,
I am happy in having seen so many Noble Lordsoi
the City yesterday and the day before, and I hope
el
trust they will convey to their friends in the Hott.e.oo
Lords, and to their relations, the spirit of oP,
which is now so prevalent in this city.—(PLo
cheers.) They will then say we have rd
acting constitutionally—(Hear, hear)—that we 71
done nothing with which any person can find fault. 0,
have only wished to assert our rights and privilObii
to
Now, gentlemen, I am very happy indeed in haying
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public opportunity of stating what I stated privl
•o the Noble Lord (Lord John Manners)• of
am happy in having enjoyed his friends it
fur many years, in knowing him iniimately, and kit
cell say a more amiable nobleman and gentleman l'od
not exist—(Loud cheers)—and I only hope that
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friendship may remain the same after this electio7or
(Hear, hear)—as it has been till now. He canli,
ward to assert the principles of a line of policy oP,ott
his party think fit to propose. Listen to him; it JO
don't approve of them that is a different thing; 13115',.00 .
you have been kind enough to listen to me, I hope .cior
will do the same to him. Yesterday was a glorious 4
for us, and I hope and trust we shall have a Msesmato
or some great man who will write it on the noblest,teel
of the history of England.—(Cht era.) I am conne
the Noble Lords will pay duo attention to this de02.00
titration ot public opinion. I hope and
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I shall not have to call upon you agaill_sots
some time to claim another and a second delTiid
stration of the same sentiments and feelings Iv:00
you have exhibited yesterday and to-day. But, if
should not be the case, I boldly and firmly say, 1
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%actually wilt not hesiaite to use °ve ry consututi; 041
me tins in my power t o accomplish the object %shield.)
have all so much at heart.—(lmmense cheer pOs
But, brother electors, as I ki1919 I can rely epos

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