The Sun.
London, England, 1841-05-19 00:00:00

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Just ready, in 3 vols. post Bvo.,
T HE TR US TEE.
A NOVEL.

By the Author of the Tragedy of
" THE PROVOST OF BRUGES."
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.

SANDWICH ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

SlR,—There are some remarks in your Paper of the 12th
instant, on the manner in which the election was carried for
Sandwich, where we are informed that 62 out of 63 pilots
voted for Mr. Lindsay.
In confirmation of your remarks, I may mention an observa-
tion that was made by a master pilot on board a vessel in which
I was a passenger. We were discussing the state of parties
after dinner, when the pilot was asked what his politics were.
" Why, Sir," said he, " as my masters are Tories, I am Tory
too; but in my heart lam a Radical." There was a general
burst of laughter at this honest declaratieu •' but I observed
that many were of the same opinion, but they had not the ho-
nesty to declare it.
This little instance will explain the influence of the Duke of
Wellington on the Tories at Sandwich, and that we never ca
have honest voting there till we have the Ballot, which, as Ben-
tham remarks, " is a loophole, at which probity may make its
escape from the trammels of seductive influence, and that too
much care cannot be taken to leave it open."
Your most obedient servant,
May 14. BALLOT.

TORIES AND CORN-LAWS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Stu,--We hear from the Peterloo Tories, that they ex-
pect a majority of more than twenty on the debate
on the sugar duties. There is no meanness, no
falsehood, no iniquity, of which they will not be guilty
to ensure a majority at the ensuing election, as witnos
the placard (stating that Ministers had resigned), pub-
lished at Sandwich, where the undue influence of Lord
Warden Duke of Wellington is very great, particulary
amongst the poor pilots.
Every reading and reflecting man is fully aware of the
flimsy subterfuges used by the Tories regarding the con-
nexion of slavery with the sugar duties. But the un-
reading, unreflecting Chartists and labourers, are not
aware of this ; it is therefore of the highest importance,
when a dissolution takes place, that it should be on the
CORN-LAWS, in which there can be no mistake. This is the
monster iniquity, the barefaced plunder of the hard-
working, industrious poor, for the low, selfish interest of
the landlords, and the landlords only.
I am myself a landlord, a fundholder, and have an in-
terest in the welfare of India ; but I know that my inte-
rest will be best promoted by attending to the
immutable and unerring laws of right and justice, and
by practising the doctrine of the Christian religion.
Let the people unite in one voice in abolishing the un-
christian, unholy, and iniquitous Corn-laws, " then shall
the earth bring forth her increase, and God, even our own
God, shall give us his blessing."
Your most obedient servant,
May 17. A CHRISTIAN LANDLORD.

NEW HISTORICAL ROMANCE.—A new ad-
venturer in the field of historical fiction is about to present his
first essay to the public under the title of "'l he Trustee." But
though new in this particular department of literature, the
writer has already greatly distinguished himself in the line of
the drama. He is the author of the tragedy of " The Provost
of Bruges," which appeared two or three years ago, and met
with very great success. It is reported, on very high literary
authority, that this new novel is one of striking originality and
intense interest. The period the author has chosen to illus-
trate is the age of Henry VIII., during the progress of that
important Reformation which made such vast and vitalchanges
in society. A period that affords more abundant scope for the
effective exercise of the imagination could not have been
selected, and this additiou to our literary stores may therefore
be looked for with much interest.

THE ID LER IN FRANCE.—The Countess of
Blessington, it appears, is about to publish the continuation
of her Travels abroad, under the title of " The Idler in
France." As a production of one of the • most graceful
and gifted female writers of the present century, it will
doubtless he looked for with much interest. It will comprise,
we understand, many interesting sketches and anecdotes con-
nected with Flaute Societe, Fronds as well as English, and
will convey a vivid picture of her Ladyship's impressions
during the memorable three days which terminated in
placing a new sovereign on the throne of France. During
this exciting period, and while the two contending parties
were still struggling for mastery, it is reported that the noble
Autheress had the courage to traverse the streets of Paris
with ( illy one attendant.
MORSE-DEALING MORALITY.—Having oc-
casion for a horse in 1759, I mentioned it to an acquaintance.
He assured me had one that would exactly suit me, which he
showed in the stable, and held the candle pretty high, for fear
of the straw. I told him it was needless to examine him, for
I shoild rely upon his word, being conscious he was too much
my friend to deceive me ; thereupon he bargained at once, and
causo:l him to be sent home. But by the light of the sun next
morning, I perceived that he was greased on all fours. I there-
fore, in gentle terms, upbraided my friend with duplicity, when
he replied with some warmth, " I would cheat my own brother
n a horse I" W. Hunter's Life.
SCOTCH SYSTEM OF BANKING.—We have
learned, from an authority upon which we are inclined to place
reliance, that the Government have no intenion whatever,
°interfering with the Scotch system cf banking.—Kelso Paper.