The Sun.
London, England, 1841-06-17 00:00:00

ELECTION MOVEMENTS.

PUBLIC MEETING AT LIVERPOOL (F THE
REQUISITIONISTS TO SIR J. WALMSLEY.
This pneeting was held on Taesday night in the Royal
Amphitheatre, Liverpool, by the Friends :of Free-trade,
of which Sir Joshua is the steady advocate. A large
numberof influential gentlemen, decided attti-monopo-
lists, were present, and Col. Williams took the Chair.
His remarks upon Lord Sandon, who now represented
the borough, were true and cogent. He had often told
them, he said, of the vast importance of haring proper
men in the House of Commons—their own 'House ; it
was their own House, and in sending such men, Liver-
pool lad not performed its duty to the country. He
was not a flatterer. He sought no popular acclamation
—he did his duty, and they might take it as they thought
fit. He had glanced over, for he had not read it, he
could not—an address from Lord Sandon. Here was a
man who came down to recommend himself tinder Re-
form principles, a man who was known to have been
an hereditary rider on the people—(Loud laughter and
cheers)—an offshoot from a body who had ever been
averse to 1111 kind of improvement ; he had the leaven of
that House in him, and yet he had been chosen tfi repre-
sent Liverpool.
Mr. Rathbone, in rising, said they had given. more
than three times three cheers for Sir Joshua Walinsley.
He believed it was Sheridan who said, " I have the
voices of the people, but where the devil are their
votes ?"---(Laughter and applause.) Let Sir jOshua
Walmelev have your votes.—(Cheers, and cries oft!! We
our wives and children, by our homes, by
that dear country which we all love, as we have • the
power, lit us show also that we have the principle.'
J. C. Ewart, Esq., seconded the introduction of Sir
Joshua, and the cheers on the occasion were loud and
long protracted.

On the introduction of Sir Joshua Walmsley to the
meeting, the burst of applause was rapturous beyond-ex-
pression.

Sir Joshua' Walmsley, who seemed much affected ,b 33
this demonStration of attachment, congratulated himself
on the affections and feelings of the large portion of
Libel-al electors he carried with him. His speech, die;
quent throughout, and adrocative of the great free:
trade principles upheld by the immortal Huskisson,
evoked at various passages tremendous applause.
A motion to appoint a committee was proposed, put,
and unanimously carried.

John Taylor, Esq„ moved the next resolution, hop-
ing that Liverpool would also powerfully espouse Lord
Palmerston's cause, and thereby return two Liberal
Members.

Mr. Alderman Shield seconded the resolution, which
was put and carried by acclamation.
Three times three hearty cheers were then given for
the Queen, and the same compliment to Sir Joshua
Walmsley and Lord Palmerston, after which the meet-
ing separated.
-IcOTTINGIIA m.—Early on Monday Mr. Larpent arrived
inNottingham,and it was rumoured that,ifhis official duties
would permit, Sir John Hoblionse would be in Notting-
ham by the five o'clock train from London. This ru-
mour spread with such rapidity that lung before the
illautiitoiar-
rival of the train, the streets leading to the railway
tnu:v;eera
hatldironese(ml‘bviit,h people ; and Tong the road
leading to the carriage entrance to the station,' a vast
leaders of the
yard, to receive assembled—whilst a number of the
Liberal Limrty were admitted in the
the Right Honourable Gentleman.
When the London train arrived, a hearty cheer from the
individuals eon
come ; and the' multitude
in the yard, told that Sir John had
the air
assembled without, catching
anlor with their acclamations. Sir
the sound, rent
John stepped intointo
carriage, and his sup-
porters havincr formed
anda line, left the station-
yard, preceded by a band,
Ito,nopoly"_,, No su.
Corn alnumber of flags with
various inscriptions—
gar Monopoly"—" Hobhouse and
reoef rlirnadlues"t—r;,,Laanrci
pent and No Corn-law"—The Rights
many others. The procession moved slowly
and then
Whitee
st
i o
Ca-
nal-street, Lister-gate, Peter gate, Curenh then along
up
..stde,
la
and
Wheeler-gate, into the Market-place ;
d
presented
of
all
Beast-met-hill, and down the Long-row to
Lion Inn, Clumber-street, amidst the most enthusiastic
and deafening cheers. Sir John immediately
himself at the window, and briefly said—ln spite
the predictions of his opponents, he found himself amongst
them, and was always happy, by every means in his
power, to .do his duty to his constituents, for his consti-
tuents they were still, and he entertained no doubt would
be in the next Parliament.—(lmmense cheering.) After
alluding to the great questions before the country, Sir
John said he should fearlessly let every elector go to the
poll, and he had no doubt of being their representative
in thunext Parliainent.—(Cheers.);
G. H. Larpent, Esq., then presented himself at the
window, and was received with the most deafening
cheers. He briefly called their attention to the nature
of the contest in which they were engaged—whether
they should have cheap bread and a better trade, or clear
sugar, dear bread, and a declining trade—and withdrew
amidst enthusiastic cheering.
The people of Nottingham were anxious to testify
their grateful regard to the representative of the first
Cabinet that has struck a decisive blow at monopolies,
and attempted to legislate in behalf of the industrious
classes of this country. The reception which Sir John
experienced, is a sufficient proof that for a Cabinet to
gain the affections of the people, it has only to propose
honest and just measures for the consideration of the
House of Commons : and at the same time sincerely and
fearlessly give those measures their support.
YATCMOUTIL—Nothing can exceed the confidence ex-
pressed by the Reformers of this borough, as to the re
sult of the coming elections, even should,so improbable
t
an event as a contestake place here.- We understand
the untiring efforts of ccr:ain Tory gentlemen among

us to procure two Coniervatives to fight the borough

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C: Li aSSileed they
invest their capital in far better s6curitie3 than Yar-
mouth could offer? And the probabiity is that no one
will be found who will have the hardihood to contest a
borough where defeat is inevitable. We happen to know
several Tories, of very considerable influence, who are
desirous to avoid a contest, declaring it madness to throw
away their money. Besides the costs of a contest, which
will be unusually heavy, the Tories are still indebted to the
freemen in their interest for all the head-money for two
elections, which will amount to something handsome,
and which we are assured must be paid in full before a
single freeman will vote for them. It is also considered
more than probable that the Whigs will contest the
eastern division of the county with every prospect of
success.—Cambridge Advertiser.

CHELTENHAM, JUNE 15.—(From a Correspondent.)—
Cheltenham is all bustle and excitement in respect of the
elections. Mr. C. F. Berkeley arrived in Cheltenham
early on Monday, and commenced his canvass yesterday.
The Tories have at length named Mr. Agg Gardner, the
principal brewer, to come forward, and it is said he is
the only man they could have brought forward with a
chance of success. From the streamlets of interests ope-
rating heie, the contest is expected to be a sharp one,
the opposing party having been in the field four or five
days previous to the Hon. Gentleman being made ac-
quainted with the fact by his officials ; however, the
Liberal party are most sanguine, from the deep root the
Hon. Gentleman hohis in the esteem of his constituents.
The requisition is reported to have been numerously
signed to Mr. Gardner, and both parties are actively
canvassing.

BIII3IDGHAM.—Ward meeting.; will be im;nediately
held in all parts of the town in support of Messrs.
Scholefielcl and Muntz, and nothing will be left undone
to exhibit the folly of an attempt to return a monopolist
.for Birmingham.
BUCKINGHAMSIIIRE.—A Captain said some time ago
in a speech at .Newport-Pagnell, that the Tories if they
pleased had it in their power " to return a jackass" for
the county. Mr. Scott Murray, who has just obtained
his majority, has been put forth by the Tories in their
extremity.

LANCASTER.—John ArMstrong, Esq., a county Ma-
gistrate, has come forward as a friend to free trade.
NORFOLK (WEST).—Messrs. Bagge and Chute offer
themselves for re-election.

SALISBURY.—Mr. Brodie continues to gain strength
on every day's canvass.
TIHRSK.-Mr. Bell, a stanch Reformer, resident at
Think, has been requisitioned, and consents to stand.
He will walk triumphantly over the field, as Major
Wortley, the Tory candidate, finding no chance, has
retired.

WIGAN.-Mr. Kearsley having bolted, the Conserva-
tives have in his room selected Mr. Crosse, but Messrs.
Standish and Grenfell are highly encouraged by thoir
canvass.

BEVERLEY.—Messrs. Hogg and Fox (Tories) again
offer themselves.

BRIDGNORTIL—Mr. Howard is sure of return ; Mr.
Whitmore (Tory) cannot succeed.
CA3IBRIDGESIIII E.—Mr. Townley again solicits the
suffrages of the electors.

CA;IBRIDGE.—Two wealthy Reformers will certainly
contest this borough against the Tories, Sir A. Grant
and Mr. Sutton.

CARDIGAN.—A Lieutenant-Colonel Copland, of Sloane-
street, London, is to contest the Cardigan boroughs against
Mr. Pryse Pryse (H.) He had better stop at home.
CIRNNCESTER.—Mr. Cripps retires ; the Liberal por-
tion will, it is hoped, replace him well.
DURHAM.—Mr. Grainger's canvass has been beyond
all precedent successful, and the contest will depend be-
tween the two Red candidates.
EXETER.—Mr. Divett's zeal in his canvass affords the
sincerest gratification to the Reformers.
FALMOUTIL—Captain Vivian has addressed the elec-
tors, and a resolution was passed to invite Captain Plum-
ridge to stand as his colleague.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE (EAST).—Sir John Wright Guise,
Bart., has announced himself in the room of the Hon. A.
Moreton, who retires. Reformers of all shades need be
proud of him.
GREENWICIL—Messrs. Barnard and Dundas will, in
spite of Tory leagues, be the sitting Members.
GUILFOR o.—The election of Messrs. Mangles and
Wall is considered safe.

HEREFORDSHIRE.—The present Members, Sir B.
Price, and K. Ho.,kins, Esq., staunch Liberals, and E.
T. Foley, Esq. (Tory), again come forward. Attempt is
to be made to defeat one or both of the Liberals; by ad-
vancing Mr. Bailey and Mr. Baskerville in the Conser-
vative interest.

RYE.—Captain Mon 3 penny, the present Tory Mem-
ber, secede:: in favour of Mr. Sheriff Farncomb. Mr.
Curteis, on coming forward, states that " the most per-
fect unanimity exists among the friends of the Liberal
cause."

LINCOLN.—G. Seeley, Esq., stands as the second Li-
beral candidate, in conjunction with Sir E. Lytton Bul-
wer, against Colonel Sibthorp.
WINCHESTER.—Mr. Mildmay (T.) withdraws ; Mr.
Crowder, Q.C., and Mr. R. Pigot, two excellent Re-
formers, will doubtless oust Messrs. Escott and East.

POOLE.—G. R. Philips, Esq., and the Hon. C. Pon-
sonby, have addressed the electors, avowing their sup-
port to the Ministerial measures. Tory opposition has
not yet developed itself.
SllnEwsnuay.—Sir L. P. Jones stands for the Liberal
cause. Mr. D'lsraeli and Mr. Tomline represent the
Conservative interest in the stead of Mr. Slaney and Sir
R. Jenkins.

STROUD.—Mr. Poulett Scrope has addressed the elec-
tors, and his unopposed re-election will, we apprehend,
be certain. Mr. W. Meryweather also announces
himself as a candidate in the place of Lord John Russell.
SOUTH LANCASHIRE.—Mr. Thornely, who contested
this part of Lancashire on the Liberal interest in 1837,
is again to contest it against Lord Francis Egerton on
this election.-11fanchester Guardian.