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

This meeting was held on Tuesday night in the lh.yal
Amphitheatre, Liverpool, by the Friends o Free-trade,
of which Sir Joshua is the steady advocate. A large
number of influential gentlemen, decided anti-monapo-
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 having proper
men in the House of Commons—their own House ; it.
• was their own House, and in sending such men, Liver-
pool had not performed its duty to the country. He
was not a flatterer. He sought no popular acclamation
_ —he did his duty, and thy' might take it as they thought
•fit. lie had glanced over, for he had not reati it, he
copld not—an•address from Lord Sandon. Here was a
man who came down to recommend himself under 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 bodrwho hid ever been'
averse to, all kind of improvement ; he had the leaven of
-.that House in him, and yet he had beenchosen to repre-
sent Liverpool. /
Mr. Rathbone, in risings said they had -given more
than three times three Cheers for Sir Joshua Wabpslev. •
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
Walinsley have your votes.(Cheers, and criq or "
We
By our wives and children, by our home? by
that dear country which we all love, as we have the
power, let us show also that we have tfie principle.
J. C. Ewart, Esq., snonded the introduction of Sir
Joshua, and the cheers on the Occasion acre loud -nai-
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king protracted. . • - • * •
On the introdUction of Sir Joshua W.nlinsley to the •
meeting, the burst of applause was rapturous bey, rid ex-
pression..
Sir Joshua Walmslev, who seemed much affected by
this demonstration of attachment, congratulated himself
on the affections and feelings of the large portion of
Liberal electors he carried with him. His speech, elo-
quent throughout., and advocative 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
Palmer ton'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 fln.
the.' Queen, and the same compliinent to, Sir 'Joshua
WalinSlenifd Lord Palmerston; after which ilie ifeet7-
ing separated.
NOTTINGIIA3L—EarIy on Monday Mr. Larpent arrived
inNottingliam,and it was rumoured that,ifhis official duties
would permit, Sir John Hobliouse would be in Notting-
ham by the five o'clock train from London. This ru-
mour spread with such rapidity that long before the. ar-
rival of the train, the streets leading to the railway
station were thronged with people ; and along-the road
leading to the carriage entrance to the station, a vast
multitude had assembled—whilst a number of the
leaders of the Liberal party were admitted in the
yard, to receive ,the Right Honourable Gentleman.
When the London train arrived, a hearty cheer from the
individuals congregated in the yard, told that Sir John had
ezime ; and the multitude assembled without, catching
the sound, rent the air with their acclamations. Sir
John stepped. into an open carriage, and his sup-
porters having formed into a line, left the staticn-
yard, preceded by a band, and a number of flags with
various inscriptions —" No Corn Monopoly"—" No Su-
gar Monopoly"—" Hobhonse and Free Trade"—" Lam-
pent and.No Corn-law"—The Rights of Industry," and
many others. The. procession moved slowly along Ca-
nal-street, Lister-gate, Peter gate, Church-side, and
Wheeler-gate, into the Market-place ; and then up
Beast-market-hill, and down the Long-row to the White
Lion Inn, Clumber-street, amidst the most enthusiastic
and deafening cheers. Sir John immediately presented
himself at the window, and briefly said—ln spite of all
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 the next Parliament.—(Cheers.),
G. H. Liirpent, Esq., then presented himself .at the
window, and was received with the most deafening
cheers. He hrlefly called their attention to, the nature
of the contest in which they were engaged—whether
they should have cheapbread.and..a.bater trule,vr,slear
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.
YARMOUTll.—Nothin,x can exceed the confidence ex-
pressed by the Reformers of this borough, as to the re •
suit of the coming elections, even should so improbable
an event as. a. contest take place here. We understand
the untiring efforts of certain -Tory gentlemen among
us to procure two Conservatives to fight the borough
have hitherto proved abortive, and some of them have
returned home quite crest-fallen. Report says the Carl-
ton Club assured the candidate-seekers that they could
invest their capital in far better securities than Yar-
mouth could offer? And the probabilty 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 'furies, 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 indebttd 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. •
CffELTENIIIM, jtiNE 15.—(From a Cerrespimdent.)—
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
th,e only Man they could have brought forward with a
Aiiirde- of suecess. From the streamlets of interests ore-
rating here; 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 holds in the esteem of his constituents.
The requisition is reported to have been numerously
t signed to Mr. Gardner, and both parties are actively
canvassing.
BIRMINGHAM.—Ward meetings will be immediately
held in all parts of the. town in support of Messrs.
Scholefield and Muntz, and nothing will be left undone
to exhibit the folly of an attempt to return a monopolist
for Birmingham.
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.—A Captain said some time ago
in a speech at Newport-Paguell, 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.
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LANCASTER.—John Armstrong, Esq., a county Ma-
gistrate, has come forward as a friend to free trade.
NonroLx (\VEsT).—Messrs. Bagge and Chute offer
themselves for re-election.

SALISBURY.—Mr. Brodie continues to gain strength
on every day's canvass.
TmasK.—Mr. Bell, a stanch Reformer, resident at
Thirsk, 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 their
canvass.
BEVERLEY.—Messrs. Hogg and Fox (Tories) again
offer themselves.
BRIDGNORTIL—Mr. Howard is sure of return ; Mr.
Whitmore (Tory) cannot succeed.
CAMBRIDGESHIRE.—Mr. • Townley again solicits the
suffrages of the electors.
CAMBRIDGE.—Two wealthy Reformers will certainly
contest this borough against the Tories, Sir A. Grant
and Mr. Sutton.
CA RDIGAN.—A Lieutenant-Colonel Copland, of Sloane-
street, London, is to contest the Cardigan boroughs against
Mr. Pryse Prvse (R.) .He had better stop at home.
CIRENCESTER.—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.
E xrrEn.—Mr. Divett's zeal in his canvass affords the
sincerest gratification to the Reformers.
FALMOUTH.—Captain Vivian has addressed the elec-
tors, and a resolut:oa 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.
GREENWICH.—Messrs. Barnard and Dundas will, in
spite of Tory leagues, be the sitting Members. •
GUILFORD.--The election of Messrs. Mangles and
Wall is considered safe.
lIEREFORDSHIRE.—The present .Members Sir R.
Price, and K. Hoskins, 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.
R vr.7--Captain Mon) penny, the present Tory Mem-
ber, 'secede; in favour or Mr. Sheriff Farncomb. Mr.