The Sun.
London, England, 1831-04-29 00:00:00

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LONDON,
FRIDAY EVENING, APRIL 29, 1831.

Their MAJESTIES, attended by a numerous suite,
visited Somerset-house this morning, for the pur-
pose of inspecting the collection of pictures, pre-
viously to their being exhibited to the public.
Their MAJESTIES were most enthusiastically cheered
by the crowd that had assembled.

I♦;r. WARD, the Anti-Reform candidate for the
city of London, has resigned, For this, thank GOD !
Mr. WILLIAM BROUGHAM has been returned for
Southwatk. For this also, thank GOD The
latter gentleman is a thick-and-thin, not a bit-
by-bit Reformer ; his return, therefore, is a glo-
!jou% triumph for the cause of the people. Never-
theless let no one slumber; let no one dream of
halting; let no one think aught gained, till all is
gained. Let the present victories serve only to sti-
mulate the people to further exertions. The borough-
mongers are every where on the alert, and though
they work like blind moles in the dark, they still
have it in their power to do incalculable mischief.

Of all the enemies of Reform, those who style
themselves moderate Reformers are incomparably
the most Jesuistical, unprincipled, and malignant.
The Duke of WELLINGTON'S manly opposition is an
act of virtue compared with the concealed hostility
of these hypocrites. They are wolves in sheep's
clothing; spies who are not to be trusted, even on
their oaths. A squad of these worthies is just now
busily engaged in all attempt to beguile the
freeholders of Worcestershire, and the adjacent
counties. Their object is to sow divisions
in the Reformers' camp, to disunite their forces,
lead astray their judgment, and thus ensure
a victory. They profess—the dear, innocent suck-
lings !—to be quite thunderstruck at the imputa-
tion of being opposed to any alteration in the repre-
sentative system. Their nice sense: of patriotism
scouts the charge with indignation. " Opposed to
Reform indeel ! Not they. They are its best
frieutls. They are convinced that some change is
necessary ; that the venerable Constitution is not
quite so perfect as it might be ; but that time
is wanting to put the great wheel of innova-
tion in motion : and that, if the people will
only consent to grant them this time, they will do
all that is necessary ; all that can with reason be
demanded of them. The meaning of this is, they
will stave off Reform to the last moment; then
concede as little as possible, and trust to the Chapter
of Accidents for the rest. Freeholders of Worces-
tershire, will you allow your judgments to be hood-

winked by these conspiratOrs against the public in-
terests? Will you put faith in the promises of a
party which acknowledges Sir ROBERT PEEL as its
head ? Remember the Test Acts! Remember the
Catholic Question ! Remember the East Retford
job ! Remember that the very. hypocrites who
now profess themselves friendly to a mode-
rate Reform—not from conviction, but from a
mean, selfish desire to keep up with an age which
they cannot understand, which has already left them
far behind, and which compels them to keep per-
petually on the limp;—remember that these very
men, not three years since, voted in the majority which
refused that small boon to the people, a transfer
of the East Retford franchise to Birmingham
or Manchester ! Remember this, and ask your-
selves what miracle has occurred, to enlighten
their understandings in this the eleventh hour ?
Why the Constitution, which by their vote they
pronounced perfect not three years since, is nom for
the first time discovered to need repair? Ask
yourselves this question, and your own good sense
will at once suggest replies.

Moderate Reform ! The very words are an in-
sult to the understanding of the people. Whatiches
Sir R. PEEL,—that small, vapid imitator of Lord
ELDoN, who possesses his Lordship's bigotry with-
out his intellect, his obstinacy without his con-
sistency—does this poor mocking bird dare to
assert that moderate Reform, and above all, his
Reform, will now satisfy the nation; and that it is
unreasonable if it expects more ? He does, for-
sooth, and we will tell him why. Because he has
not firmness enough to grapple with an enlarged
measure, nor capacity enough to comprehend it.
He is a pedlar politician, and deals in the
retail line. A great question puzzles him. He
is DAvus, not CEDIPus. He would tinker
the Constitution, as a tinman tinkers a
tea-kettle. Look at his Law Reforms. See how
much he has here left undone, how much yet re-
mains to be effected by BROUGHAM. Why, the
gleaner will actually have a more laborious task than
the reaper ! Of his conduct on the Catholic ques-
tion we say nothing. It is the only substantial
boon he ever yet conferred on the people. But
even this was not his own work. The business
was ready done to his hands. The Liberals had
already paved the way; they had dug the mine;
they had laid the train ; he had nothing to
do, but to take up the torch and the it.
We tell Sir R. PEEL, then, as the avowed leader of
the moderate Reformers, that his and their plan will
never answer. It is at variance with the character
of the age. It is, obnoxious to the wishes of the
people. A cancer has for years been preying on the
Constitution; the poison is hourly extending itself;
it must be cut away wholly and without remorse.

" Immedicabile vulnus
Ense recidendum est, ne pars sincera trahatur."

Electors of the United Kingdom, again and again
we repeat, do not permit yourselves to be gulled,
not even for an instant, by the cant of the moderate
Reformers. If you do, you will repent it to the
latest generation. They will fawn on you, only to
betray you. Your interests and theirs are wholly
incompatible. You demand justice, they, place; you
are the sworn foes, they the sworn friends of the
Boroughmongers; you approve the late !evolution
in Paris, they abominate it. Can you, then, ever
come to terms ?—Never.

We have accounts from Pernambuco to the 9th
of February, which are unsatisfactory. That tine pro-
vince remained in an unsettled state. The
President of Rio Grande had been assassi-
nated on the 22d January, and the Custom-house
twice plundered. The sales of specie deposited in
the interest bark at Rio Janeiro, had commenced
on the 15th January, and a second sale had been
made a few days afterwards.

By the latest French arrivals we learn that in-
tense anxiety is felt at Paris for the fate of Poland.

The Nurenzburg Correspondent contains some
important particulars respecting the state of affairs
in Turkey. The Janissaries, it seems, hare, at
length got a staunch and powerful supporter in the
person of MUSTAPHA PACISA who, accompanied by
a vast body of well-armed troops, is now on his
march to attack the GRAND VIZIER.

We receive daily communications from all quar-
ters of the kingdom—a few of which we insert in
The Sun of to-day—respecting the gratifying
progress that Reform is every where making.
The new Parliament, we hope, and devoutly
believe, will enable Ministers to carry the "Bill,
the whole Bill, and nothing but the Bill"—for these
are the terms on which the people lend them their
support—by an overwhelming majority of one
hundred and fifty votes!

THE FUNDS.-(THIS DAY.)

CITY, TWELVE O'CLOCK

Extract of a letter from Marseilles, 14th April :—" We have
arrived from Algiers, where all was tranquil when we left ; but
the inhabitants were discontented with the destruction of a
mosque, in which was a statue of Mahomet in massive gold, the
height of five feet and they offered two millions to prevent its
demolition.

From Frankfort-on-the- Maine they write that letters from Dres-
den announced, that, on the ISth instant, that capital was the
scene of tumult, and that blood was shed.
A mail has arrived from Rio Janeiro, left the lath Feb. by
which Rio Papers have been received at the North and South
American Coffee-house to the 12th February. The following are
extracts The sale of specie which existed in the Bank still
continued. By the brig Anna, arrived on the Bth instant
from Pernambuco we have received: very unpleasant news, and
we lament that that fine province is far from being in a settled
state. It appears that Don Joze de Almeida, President of the
province of Rio Grande, and one of the Deputies of the Legi-
slative Assembly, being on a visit to a Dr. Gustavo, was shot on
the 22d of January, and killed on the spot ; the Doctor was also
wounded.' We also learn that the Custom-house was twice
plundered. "

Their Imperial Majesties continue their journey, and enjoy
the best health. They travel in the most private manner pos-
sible. On the lgth ult. their Majesties were at St. Joas del Rey,
where they were received with the greatest enthusiasm.
Accounts from Antwerp state, that within a short period they
have raised a great number of batteries, which now mount two
hundreli pieces of cannon, thirty-six to forty-eight pounders,
with a proportionate number of mortars, served by experienced
artillerymen. The passage of the Scheldt is looked upon as im-
passable to ships of war, should they attempt forcing that river.
THE FUNDS.
This being the day for the electing of the City Monbers, it
causes some sensation in the city, on account of the manifest
exertions and great interest by the monied capitalists to uphold
Mr. Ward as Member again for the city ; but this morning it is
generally believed that he will not meet with success, anti that
the King and country will triumph over this combination.
Consols, which left off yesterday at 78% for the Account,
opened at the same price, with little or nothing doing to this
hour. The express from Paris does not bring any news of the
This is settling day in the Foreign Market; no defaulters at
present.
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r. importance,

HALF-PAST ONE.
We have received the Journal des Debats of Wednesday, but
Lt does not contain the least news of importance. We give the
Following extract:—
TYROL, APRIL 10.—The establishment of magazines for the
army in eastern Tyrol has caused grain to get up. According to
what we learn, the 30,000 men composing the army for Tyrol
will not remain here, but proceed towards Switzerland, to form
the left wing of the grand army.
They write from Bergen-op-Zoom, of the 20th of April, that
it was positively stated that all the columns were going to make
a movement, in order to drive the enemy from the territory of
111aestricht.
Letters from the north of Germany, received at Paris on Wed-
nesday, announce that an insurrection hal broken out at Odessa,
and that General Jerrnaloff was at the head of it; but this news
Broglie has left Paris for London.
more positive terms, that Prince Leopold
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on the Throne of Belgium. The letters to-day
confirmation.
deaer in :wrreo:lll:l:;ll.''ibeerPeelaris are of a snore cheering description than those lately
__coved. The Ministy are gaining great confidence, and the
storms which lately prevailed in that capital are beginning to
disperse.
The letters from Brazils bring the exchange at 21, and the
Stocks, 7334. No news of importance.
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HALF-PAST TWO O'CLOCK.
The election goes on gloriously for the King and country.
The great city Member, Mr. Ward, has resigned, Three cheers
were given at the Stock Exchange for his resignation. All is
gay on 'Change.
Consols '7B-a.

THREE O'CLOCK.

COMMON HALL.-(THIS DAY.)

CITY ELECTION.

This being the day appointed for the nomination of four
fit and proper persons to be returned to serve in Parlia-
ment for the City, the Livery at an early hour were on
the alert. The hour fixed by the Lord Mayor for the
commencement of business was one o'clock, but long be-
fore that time Guildhall became much crowded. The
general body of the Livery appear decidedly in favour of
the four Reform Candidates; but Mr. Ward's friends are
very numerous, and had great influence. Should many of
the Livery split their votes between any one of the Re-
form Candidates and Mr. Ward, the latter individual it is
calculated will be returned. The greatest exertions are
being made by the General Committee to obtain votes for
Aldermen Wood, Waithman, Thompson, and Venable..
The canvass has been very successful, and it is expected
that more votes will be recorded at the present election
than for many contests past. The Hall is becoming ex-
ceedingly crowded.
At one o'clock the Lard Mayor, at!ended by the other
Officers of the Corroration, entered the hustings, and were
loudly cheered. The Reform candidates were most loudly
cheered. Mr. Ward was hissed by many of the Livery.
The Secondary came: forward and read the writ direct-
ing the election. The usual oaths were taken by the
Sheriffs to conduct the election without favour, &c., and
other customary forms were gone through. The oaths
against bribery and corruption were read.
It was here stated in the Hall that Mr. Ward would not
proceed to the contest.

The LORD Mayoz then came forward and said, that
as Mr. Ward wished to address the Livery, he hoped that
that liberty which was advocated by the citizens so ably
would be extended to the Hon. Gentleman, who deserved
good opinion for his manly conduct.
Mr. WARD came forward, and was received with a
mixture of hisses and applause. He would not come for-
ward to raise a vexatious conduct. He was prepared
to maintain his opinions, but he had been in-
formed that the opinion of the City was opposed, not
to him personally, but to any opposition to Reform.—
(Loud cheers.) Under those circumstances he should not
carry on a vexatious contest.
(LEFT SPEAKING.)