The Sun.
London, England, 1846-01-31 00:00:00

NEWARK ELECTION.

NEWARK, THURSDAY, Two O'CLOCK, P.M.—The elec-
tion took place for this borough this morning, the pro-
ceedings commencing soon after nine &cluck, but, owing
to the absence of opposition, being entirely destitute of
interest.

Mr. Burnaby having read the writ, Bribery Act, and
administered the oath to James Snow, Esq., mayor, as
the returning officer, the electors were called upon to
nominate their candidates to fill the vacancy occasioned
by William Ewart Gladstone, Esq., accepting office in
the Cabinet.

Mr. Thompson, in rising to nominate John Stewart,
Esq., of Hertford-street, May-fair, London, as a fit and
proper person to represent the borough of Newark, as-
sured the electors that he had great pleasure in discharg-
ing the duty, as he knew Mr. Stewart to be an honour-
able, upright, and straightforward man, who always acted
conscientiously, and was a strenuous supporter of our
ancient institutions, and a defender of the agricutural in-
terests of the country.—(Hear, hear.)
An ELECTOR —Ye s, because you know the Duke of
Newcastle sent him.—(Laughter.)
Mr. JosaPH BRANSTON briefly seconded the nomi-
nation.

Mr. JOHN ANDREWS, a working man, said that there
had been no observation about the League, and that
should anything he said, he was there to defend it. He
should require a show of hands in favour of free trade
before the meeting separated.
The MAYOR inquired if any elector had another can-
didate to propose, but not rceiving any answer, he de-
clared John Stuart, Esq., barrister-at-law, duly elected.
Mr. STUART came forward in the midst of partial
cheering and shouts of disapprobation, and addressed
the electors, thanking them for the great honour be-
stowed upon him in electing him as their representative
in the House of Commons. If any man (he observed)
supposed that he appeared there to insist upon the ne-
cessity of supporting the landed proprietors, the farmers,
and the peasants, in opposition to the honest
manufacturer, the honest tradesman, or any man
who lives by honest industry, he was mistaken,
as he (Mr. Stuart) wanted to do justice to
I all, and to have fair play on both sides. He
would maintain that it was wrong to place one
class of the community against another, as the practice
now is. He stated it as his opinion that the Anti-Corn-
law League was dishonest, and he thought, if the man
who was on the hustings as their defender were wise, he
would abandon them.—(Hear, hear.) In conclusion, he
remarked that be thought the landed interest had been
very unfairly and improperly attacked, and in his opinion
unconstitutionally so, and he should use his utmost
efforts to defend it.—(Applause.) But, though he should
guard the agricultural interest, he should have great
respect towards those of the commercial and manufac-
turing portions of the community. He thought this a
very improper time to attack the landed interest, as the
farmers were contented, the manufacturers and tradesmen
were never more prosperous, and the revenue never had
better returns.—(Cheers.) He concluded by assuring
the electors he should act fairly to all, and do his duty
in supporting the landed interest.—(Applause.)
Mr. ANDREWS called fur a show of hands in favour of
free trade, when upwards of one hundred bands was held
up.—(Laughter.)
Mr. BRANSTON called for three cheers fur the Queen,
which were heartily given.
After a yote of thanks to the Mayor, moved by Mr.
Thompson, seconded by Mr. Stuart, the electors sepa-
rated.

ST. PANCRAS VESTRY MEETlNG.—Thursday a special
meeting of the vestry of St. Pancras took place at the
vestry-rooms, Gordon-square, for the purpose of confirming
or non-confirming a resolution come to on the previous Wed-
-1 calling on the board of directors and guardians to
ze
allow aged and infirm poor in the workhouse tea. Mr.
Churchwarden Horvath in the chair. After some discussion
a division took place, when there appeared for the confirma-
tion of the minute, 29; for the non-confirmation, 17. - Majo-
rity calling upon the directors of the poor to grant tea to the
p 4 and intrm in the lx.r9rkhouse7l2.