The Sun.
London, England, 1849-04-12 00:00:00

MO THE ELECTORS OF SHEFFIELD
GENTLEMEN,—The invitation that you have been so kind as
to send 1.) me, requesting me to become a candidate for your suff-
raees at the caning Election, I at once accept—thanking you most
eineerely tar this signal and unexpected mark of your esteem and ap-
probation.
I say approbation, because I thus construe your invitation. Of
Thy Political life you have taken note—and noting, have approved.
You say that my past actions have been such as to win your confi-
dence. To these acts I must refer you, as the best and most com-
plete evidence of my political opinions. Eighteen years ago, whets
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
eparted.
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
day to re-state the arguments I y which each separate victory has
been obtained.
On the great and leading questions of constitutional reform,
tinaigh much has been done, much remains to he 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
classes 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 al,out speedily,
though cautiously, a la-ge extension of it.
qty 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 shoat, though the Refarni 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 canned hope to win and retain complete good govern-
ment itself without perfection in the means, yet we must not post-
pone all other reforms until those of the Constitution are attained.
Our endeavours may at the same time be 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 been the vice of Governments. But the vigilance of the pope-
-1 ar 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 of colonization.
The colonies of England have been planted in spite of the mise:ile-
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 snake them directly useful in extending our name, our
language, our inatitutions, 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 the
whole subject of our colonies calls for a complete and immediate
revision.
While speaking of expense, 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 a. y o her; and to this maintenance of peace among
her hitherto contending sons, our efforts must he confined. If we 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 transfer 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 •
catsd as a member of the Established Church ; and after a carelul
consideration I have seen no reason to leave the fellowship of my
childhood and youth. But this &termination ha: been formed after
consideration, and is the result of my own wit', utte.ly independent
of that of any o her man. What, then, I have demanded for myself
—the right that I have vindicated in my own person—l &man i for
all others. I insist upon religious as well as civil liberty. If my
mind be enthralled by arbitrary will, and of led by the suasion of
reason, I am more a slave than if you pu: my body in chains. While
I demand fer all this freedom, which I have exercise myself. I
proceed yet further. I hold every coercion on this subject Impolitic,
as well as unjust, You may compel to outward observance, ~nd to
fa'se declarations ; you may create hypocris: and discontent ; but at
w rd of command you cannot make men believe.
With this view, therefore, I ant led to deprecate, on all proper
occasions, every attempt to make establishments which exist for the
impose of promoting any peculiar religious opinion State e=tablish-
Insists. 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 tett hurt or to take offence when I find 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 ; aid, 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. Front this general view, however, an accurate conception
can be attained by you of the political character of the m in you
have invited; and an opportunity will, I hope, he soon afforded me
of explaining, to the satisfaction of all whom the matter may in-
terest, my present feelings and future plans respecting oar domestic
policy.
Any 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 °the' 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 present time, when compared with the history of Europe
from 1793 to 1815, is the best argument which historical experience
can offer in favour of leaving a people to regulate and arrange for
themselves their own internal affairs. laterference 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 chance of peace, and holds out to us a hope that the struggling
people will, in every nation of thu great European family, eventually
attain the inestimable benefits of a well•regulated popular Govern-
ment.
I must end, Gentlemen, as I began, by expressing to you my
hearty thanks fi..r the honour you have conferred on me, and by
placing myself at your disposa', fcr the coming election. I ant
ready, when it shall so pl ase you, to present myself to your notice,
nod submit to all such inquiry as you may think right. Having
nothing to conceal, I have no fear of inquiry.
I beg to remain, Gentlemen,
Your most obliged and faithful Servant,
J. A. ROEBUCK.

CIATIIEDRALS of COLOGNE and ROUEN.
Now Exhibiting, the inimitable and colossal Modcl of the
CATHEDRAL of COLOUNE, which has been honoured with the
unquAificd approbation of her Majesty ani Prince Albert, The di-
mensions are 8 feet long., 8 feet high, and 4 feet 8 Inches bread. Mo-
delled by C. Schropp, in wood ant irn. The aLove splendid piece of
workmanship was completet in 8 years and 17 days.
Also, a magnificent Model of the (IATIIEDI.AL of ROUEN, at
the COSMORAMA, Regent-street, from Ten in the Morning till Dusk

Admission, '2s. 6d.—Chiliren, Is.

EASTER HOLM AYS,

THE R OCAI----i36I4YTECHNIC
INSTITUTION, REGENT-STREET.
Last Week of Mr. Shaw's Lectures on the Art of Magic: The
Illusion of the Inexhaustible B ttle, the astonishing Magic Coins,
the celebrated Feather Trick, the Gold Fish and Ink, the Magic Dis-
tribution of Gifts, the grand Mysterious Flight, and numerous other
new experiments will be explained.—Lectures on Chemistry, with
brilliant Experiments, daily at a Quarter to Three o'clock, by Dr.
Bachhoffner.—Lecture on the Steam Jet, at One o'clock daily.—
Among the New Dissolving Views are Four Views of Hobart Town
and the Neighbourhood, by S. Trout, Esq., from Original Drawiegs
taken in Van Diemen's Land by him also, Scenes in Mexico, Swit-
zerland, the Gold District of California; and' a Plan of the Battle-
field of Chilliwwalha.—New Chromatrope.—Diver and Diving-bell.—
The Machinery and Models explained.—The Mulc is under the di-
rection of Dr. Wallis.

Open daily from Eleven to Five ; and in the Evenings (including
Saturday) from Seven till half-past Ten.
Admission, Is.—Sehools, Half-price.—The New Catalogue. Is.

BANVARD'S GREAT PAINTING.
HER MAJESTY TIIE QUEEN, having been pleased to
have Mn. BANVARD'S Picture of the AIISSISSIPPI and MIS-
SOURI RIVERS brought to WINDSOR CASTLE, the Public are
Tespectfully informed that the exhibition of the same at Egyptian
Hall will be CLOSED on FRIDAY and SATURDAY next, the 13th
and 14th inst., but will RE-OPEN on MONDAY following, at
the usual hours.

THE NICOLL—R EGENT- STREET and
CORNIIILL.

BESIDES the. above Patented Article, there
is another Novelty introduced for this Season which is
however, Registered, and consists in a BODY GARMENT some-
what in the form of a Dress-coat, that is to say, a Gentleman
ears wear it in the evening without distinctly infringing the laws
of costume recognised in Society ; but as it is snore especially in-
tended for morning wear, when Riding or Walking, it necessarily
avoids the stiff formality to Os observed in the cut and form of the
Dress-coat. The price is
TWO GUINEAS.

the same as charged at 114;116, andI26,REGENT-STREET, and
22, CORNIIELL, for

THE REGISTERED PALETOT,
wiack is likewise new ready for tho Spring months, with ali
the new and patented improvements included in the above moderate
price; thus it deservedly bears the name of being not only the most
fashionable but also the cheapest and most durable garment ever
offered to the Pub the intrinsic value of the material known as
NICOLLIAN or LLAMA CLO flt, being, within the last few months,
much enhanced, the same durability being retained, with an increased
fineness and beauty in appearance. It cam ba seen ready for imme-
diate wear, in every size, at 114, 116, and 120, REGENT-STREET,
and 22, CORNLIILL, but

IT is impossible to detail in an ordinary Adver-
tisement the many advantages appertaining to the above gar-
ments. In the first place, Me=srs. 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 aro 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 Rankand Fashion, the Court,
the Pulpit, and the Bar.

At 114,-116, and 120, REGENT-STREET, and 22, CORNHILL,
there is to be seen

THE NICOLL.-A patented garment and pos
ses;ing this peculiarity, that whitiineriots exterior it preserves
itawr7,m by
asimligptilyt
every characteristic of ,he Registered
:Ivriat-mosri
comfortable
same
detaching an inner li ing„ be conver ed from
3feoirtable
0-ercoat, or vice versa, at tit, pleasure of
forms
inner lining, m heti detached, of itself
reading or dressing jacket. There are many other advent': e
lathed in THE NICOLL, ren tering 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-
doe only at 114, 116, 120, REGENT-sTRILET, and 22, CORNIIILL,
_____.-------_

ani
T is perhaps unnecessary here to state that Messrs.
INICOLL will endeavour to deserve and retain the eminent
Position they have attained through the employment and liberal
Payment of the best skill and talent that can be izet
with in order
to introduce articles of gentlemanly costume in the most perfoet
taste. Messrs. N. are well aware that their great popularity induced
by the high character exhibited in every point of the Registered
Paletot, Ecc., &c., has caused many to assume a somewhat similar
title for their goods, but the copy has consisted only in a close re-
semblance of the name but not of the article ; a careful obsery
where ancthe
e
of the annexed address is therefore respectfully solicited,
above garments can only be obtained in London.
IL J. and D. NICOLL,
114, 116.
and 12), REGENT-STREET,
22, CORNHILL. ILL.

NDER the SH &DOW of the GRASS •
HOPPER (22, Cornhill, opposite the Royal Exchange) may
be seen the City Depot for the NICOLL, the REGISTERED
IA.LETOT, NICOLL'S MORNING COATS. and other garments,
with some portion of each of the beautiful fabrics daily exhibited in
the sr scions warerooms, 114. 116, and 120, Regent-street, as not
only these last-named premises, but also those in Comhill, are the
Property of one and the same firm.
The following agents have also a large variety of goods for inspection,
tz• t--Messrs. Wareing and Son, New-street, Birmingham; Messrs.
awbarn and Son, Bold-street, Liverpool ; Messrs. Macdona, Moles-
worth-street, Dublin ; Messrs. Christie ant' Son, George-street, Edin-
burgh; Messrs. Wilson and Co.. Calcutta; Messrs. Rutherford, Hong
Kong; Messrs. Roth, Philadelphia; Messrs. Bruce, Cape Town.
11 y a des agents pour la vente de ces articles brevet& dans touter
lee principales villes de I'Angleterre et des colonies qui out des as-
sortments prets a etre examines.

TO THE COUNTRY TRADE, &c.—Such re
spectable Houses as may be disposed to add to their present
trade the very important addition of a first-rate connexion, consisting
of ptrchasers of first-class Goods, principal!y PALETO IS, &c., can
effect their object by applying for terms, &c. to the under-men-
ed, who will duly forward same, with fullest particulars,
in the event of there being an opening for an agency in the
eVrn from whence they Write•—H. J. and D. NICOLL, WHO r,E-
ALE and COUNTING-HOUSE DEPARTMENT, 120, REGENT-
Len49li.