The Sun.
London, England, 1841-07-24 00:00:00

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" Belgrave-square, July 1, 1841,
" SlR—Your letter of the 25th ult. has only reached
me by the post of this morning, or it would have met
with an earlier acknowledgment. In reply to your ap-
plication for land whereon to build a Wesleyan chapel
at Torksey, I have to say, that, with every sentiment of
good will and of perfect toleration towards the Wesleyan
Methodists, I must decline compliance with your re-
quest, inasmuch as it is not consistent with my princi-
ples of attachment to the Established Church to con-
tribute to the propagation of Dissent from her discipline
and worship.
" I can take no notice of unbecoming rumours which
have no foundation, neither can I enter into any com-
promise of religious principles with reference to the
possible results of an election.

" I beg leave to subscribe myself, Sir,
" Your obedient servant,
" BROWNLOW.
" To the Rev. H. Ransen, Wesleyan Minister,
Gainsborough."

DINNER AT WORTHING TO
LORD EDWARD HOWARD.

On Wednesday evening a public dinner was Wen to
Lord Edward Howard, the late Liberal candidate for the
Rape of Brataben About 150 of the most influen-
tial electors sat down in the principal room of the Sea-
house Hotel, which was tastefully decorated with laurels,
and banners bearing appropriate inscriptions. Frederick
Dixon, Esq., took the chair, and was supported on the
right by Lord Edward Howard, and on the left by Lord
Fitalan, M.P. for Arundel. Amongst the company pre-
sent were—The Earl of Surrey, Lord George Lennox,
Lord Barnard Howard, Captain Pechell, RN., M.P. for
Brighton; J. N. Wigney, Esq., M.P. for Brighton; Major
Allen, the Mayor of Arundel, W. H. Dennett, Esq,
Robert French. Esq., &c.
After the cloth was removed, and the usual loyal and.
patriotic toasts were drunk with enthusiasm,
Captain PECHELL rose to propose the health of Lord
Edward Howard, at the same time returning thanks on
behalf of the navy, which had been proposed in conjunc-
tion with the army.
Lord E. HOWARD said he had to return them his best
and sincere thanks for the honour they had done him in
drinking his health. When he came to them a short
time ago, he commenced public life, He had had
little experience, which rendered him incapable of ex-
pressing his feelings as he could wish. At this time
they had lost the cause for which they had contended.
—they had lost the cause of the country in general. He
lamented to state that the result of the general election
was so decidedly against the present Government, but it
was not by the voice of the people. The cause of it was
the neglect of the registration.—(Hear, hear.) They
could not conceal that, for the time, they were overcome.
The result of the elections would, no doubt, be held out
against them, especially in the West Riding of York-
shire, which he was astonished at, as it was the heart
of a manufacturing district. He must repeat, that it
arose from the want of registering, and the strong feel-
ing of the agriculturists in that district. Sir Robert
Peel would, although he had a large majority. have the
greatest difficulties to contend with. They (the
Tories) had long been out of power, and there
were a great many hungry expectants to feed.—(Hear„
hear, and laughter.) The proceedings of the late—he
begged pardon, he meant the present Government, al-
though he might almost say the late Government, as it
would soon fall, would fill a glorious chapter in the
annals of our country.—(Cheering.) There was no time
I when the people had made such great progress in being
able to judge for. themselves ; and if they looked back
they would see the present Administration had not been
wanting in their endeavours to obtain the pre-eminence;
and however much their enemies abused them, they must
give them credit for voting for the benefit of the country.
—(Cheers.) When the Government came into power, it
was a period of great excitement ; yet there was no
stretch of power used to support that excitement; but the
present Ministry had not been behind in suppressing it
constitutionally.- (Cheers.) Let them look for a mo-
ment at their foreign relations. It had been said that
they had been the tools of foreign countries, because
they had chosen to avoid great expenses and unneces-
sary wars. Our resources had, however, always been
ready when wanted. On the late occasion in the Medi-
terranean, our resources had not been behind. The
Tory party had made a great outcry that they were
not formidable enough ; but if their measures had been
carried we should have been at the present time involved
in war instead of being, as we were now, in perfect peace.
He was much disappointed at the result of the late elee-
tion, as he had thought that the Government had found
out measures by which commerce might have been
brought home for the benefit of the poor.—(Cheers.)
He hoped that they had found out means to increase the
prosperity without endangering the institutions of the
country. Those measures had, however, been for the
present turned aside. The men coming into power must
either increase the taxation of the country, or take
leaves out of the book of the present Government.—
(Cheers.) If they increased' the taxation of the court-
try they would not long retain their places, and if they
did not they would forfeit their political character. lie
I (Lord Edw. H.) had been taunted with seeking place.
He did at present receive remuneration from Govern-
ment—he could assure them it was no sinecure, but he
should have given it up to serve the borough if he had
been elected.—(Cheers.) He congratulated them that
there had been no disturbance in the district during tbet
election—the opposition to him had been carried on iat
the most gentlemanly and quiet manner. He concluded
by saying he could not sufficiently thank them for
coming into the field to support him, and he 'trusted they
would continue their kindness. He begged leave to gins
the healths of " The independent electors of the Rape of
Bramber."—(Cheers.)
Major ALLEN returned thanks.
The healths of Captain Pechell and Mr. Gratwicke,
the mover and seconder of Lord Edward Howard at the
nomination, were drunk with applause.
Captain PECHELL, in returning thanks, said that the
Noble Lord, and those who fought by his side, could not
be blind to the defeat they had met with, but they could
say that it was the fault of the registration. The whole
power of the Tory interest was obtained through t what°nl:
they called purging the registry by their associations
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of those
they had endeavoured to expunge every
name
the Libe-
rals professed Liberal principles. H
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much applause
of SURREY returned thanks. He said his
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that on the next occasion, his son (Lord Edward
Lord EDWARD HOWARD proposed the health of
.Lord
George Lennox.
Lord G. LENNOX briefly returned thanks, Ile said
no one felt more anxiously than he did for the success
of the Noble Lord who had done him the honour of pro-
posing his health ; and he had no do&A that the name
of Howard would be at the head of the poll on the next
occasion, for he did not believe the Present Member re-
presented the fbelings of the electors.
The Earl of SURREY proposed the Chairman's health.
The CHAIRMAN returned thanks, and begged to pro-
pose the health of her Majesty's Ministers.
Lord E. HOWARD said he had been asked to return
thanks, probably because he was connected with one
of the Members of the Government (Lord John
Russell). He could only say that he was convinced
that Noble Lord, and all her Majesty's Ministers,
had done all in their power for the public good.
The company had wished him (Lord John Russell)
to be present that day, and no doubt he would if
he had not been a candidate, and a successful one, toos
for a lady. He was sure that wasa sufficient excuse for his
absence, A more able statesman, or a kinder man, was
not in existence. He (Lord E. Howard) said that the
Noble Lord would not be out of office long ; they would,
be glad to bring the present Government back again.
Their measures had all been for the general good of the
country 1 but some of their most important measures
had been left in an unfinished state. They would now
return into an active opposition.
J. A. WIGNEY, Esq., proposed the health of Lord lift.
alan, which was received with great applause.
Lord FrIVALAN briefly returned thanks, and proposed
the health of the Members for Brighton.
J. A. WIGNEY, Esq., returned thanks.

The Noble guests then left the festive board, accom-
panied by many other gentlemen, the remainder making
it out a jovial night.
Lord John Russell had been invited, but could not at-
tend, for the reason mentioned by Itqa E. Howard.