The Sun.
London, England, 1848-12-28 00:00:00

ro the ELECTORS of the WEST-RIDING
of YORKSHIRE.
London, Dccember 21, 1845.

Gentlemen,
The con:est has terminated in favour of my opponent.
I should not do justice to my feelings if I failed to express, in the
strongest language, the sentiments of gratitude and respect which I
entertain towards those electors, amounting to nearly 12,000, 'who
have recorded their votes in my behalf.
They have been defeated—not by the Tories, but by a section of
the Whigs. Individuals professing peculiar attachment to the cause
of Religious Liberty have thrown their weight into the scale of a
Candidate who avows his intention of refusing to Roman Catholics
benefits which he is ready to bestow on Protestants.
Men who exult in having carried Reform and Free Trade,—soener
than support a Candidate who desired to develops both these, have
coalesced with a party by whom both were resisted till resistance
became impossible.
The course pursued has not been more inconsistent than the pleas
for it have been untenable.
Bigotry against Roman Catholics has been attributed to me. The
same persons consider it venial in Mr. Denison to legislate against
Roman Catholic rights, and unpardonable in Sir Culling Eardley to
controvert Roman Catholic tenets! It is an offence against charity
to debate the great and glorious problems of the sixteenth century
in the temper and spirit of the nineteenth ; but it is compa-
ratively innocent to conduct the legislation of the nineteenth cen-
tury after the narrow and exclusive fashion of the sixteenth Such
persons have yet to learn the real value net only of religions liberty,
but of religion itself. The man who really loves freedom could
never bring himself to vote against it, or even to be neutral, when it
is at stake. The man who really prizes religion could never punish
another man for zeal, however apparently excessive, in the cause
of truth.
It has been objected to me that I am not a Yorkshirernan. A re-
striction which no gentleman would adopt in the selection of a con-
fidential or legal agent, has been urged as paramount in electing a
Representative.
It has been insisted that I am opposed to the connexion of Church
and State. Why I so is every Dissenter. To avow such a test is
simply to ostracise Dissenters—a course consistent in Tories, but in-
explicable in Whigs. I have repeatedly stated my belief that public
opinion is not ripe for the separatien,—au event which can never be
consummated so long as the Establishment retains its hold on the
affections of tke people.
Through such excuses, the real fact is transparent. The Whigs
alluded to are afraid of the spirit of liberty which they have evoked,
and have made up their minds to prefer finality to progress.
Let us hope that there are those in their ranks who love the
popular cause too well not to rejoin it. It is not too late. Twelve
thousand Yorkshiremen will hail them as leaders if they return. Let
them only once and for ever abandon the miserable trickery of tryir
to govern Ireland by subsidising the priests. Not twelve, but twenty-
six thousand Yorkshire electors are agreed upon this ; and that pha-
lanx represents a corresponding feeling in all the constituencies of
this country. Let the Whigs trust the people! Let them do justice
' to their intelligence—to their grievances—to their claims !An Eng-
lish gentleman who confides in his countrymen need never be afraid
of being supplanted by demagogues. The people will defer to him
in matters of detail if they only see that he loves them and treats
• them with respect.
But of this the landed gentry in Yorkshire may rest assured—if
the popular party do not find leaders in their own county, they will
seek them elsewhere.
• Electors I yuu will pardon me for dwelling so long on these par-
' ticalars. The circumstances of the election have been so peculiar,
and the times is which we live are so critical, that I could not con-
ia tent myself with a common-place Address of Thanks. I hope that
:year proceedings haTlcontributed to the formation, previeuslycom-
menced, of a great NlillOral Liberal Party, and that even amongst,
the men who now held the reins if Government, there will be some
Who will regard the West Riding contest as replete both with in-
struction and warning.
As regards myself, I retire from the arena of public conflict, grate-
ful to Him who has enabled me to dispense some seeds of Truth, and
who now permits me to return to a peaceful home -which I reluc-
tantly quitted at the call of duty.
I carry with me the delightful conviction that I have formed
friendships which will follow me into private life, and that I possess
the sympathy and regard of Nearly who were compelled, on this occa-
i sion, to refuse me their votes.
I remain, Gentlemen,
Your obedient and obliged Servant,
C. E. EARDLEY.

TO CONTRACTORS for PUBLIC WORKS.
NORFOLK, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, and HUNTINGDON-

SIiIRE

The COMMISSIONERS for the DRAINAGE of the MIDDLE
LEVEL of the FENS will MEET early in Mancit, 1849, to receive
TENDERS for the Deepening, Widening, or otherwise Improving
about 100 Miles in length of the Rivers and Drains within the Middle
Level, extending from Unwell, in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, to
and beyond Whittlesey Mere, in -Huntingdonshire, together with the
setting back and repruldling of Banks, the removal or underpinning
of Bridges, and the erection of now Bridges, Sluices, Pen Sluices,
Tunnels, Culverts, and other Works authorised by the "Middle Level
Drainage Amendment Act 1848," and Acts therein recited.
The plans and specifications may be seen 6.n application to
Messrs. Walker and Burgess, Civil Engineers, 23. Great George-
street, Westminster, on and atter the 10th of January next.
The Contract is to be for the execution of the works for a gross
sum, which, together with the time within which the Contractor will
undertake to complete the works, must be stated in the Tender. The
Commissioners arc most anxious to have them completed with all
possible dispatch.
Tenders, under seal and indorsed " Middle Level Tender," to be
addressed and delivered to George Game Day, solicitor, St. Ives,
Htuatingdonshire, on or before the Ist of March, 1849.
Ample Security will be required.
The Commissioners do not bind themselves to accept the Lowest
Tender.
GEORGE GAME DAY,
Clerk to the said Commissioners.
St. Ives, 2Gth Dee., 1841.

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FOUGERE'S CELEBRATED OVERCOATS.
"Mr. Fougere, of 6, Conduit-street, Tailor to his Royal Highness
'rince Albert, and the successful patentee of the celebrated WELLING-
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Mr. Fougere the success which his ingenuity and enterprise merit."
—Morning Chronicle.
Every Genuine Coat is Stamped
JAMES FOUGEItE, 6, Conduit-street, Regent-street, and 1,
Bucklersbury, Cheapside, London.
Country Agents Wanted.

THE BOYS and the BALLOT;
Or, A LESSON for the LITTLE.
I went to spend an evening, by desire,
With Alexander Harrison, Esquire.
When, pleasing to myself, as you'll suppose,
A most amusing incident arose.
Friend Harrison is one who well enjoys,
A little pleasure with his little boys.
And so you'll think, on reading this suggestion,
•
Of Mr. H. upon the night in question.
" My lads," said he, " I'll tell you what I'll do.
I'll buy the clothes, and leave the choice to you.
Let each one choose whose dress he'd like to wear,
And let's have Vote by Ballet—that's most fair ;
You'll not consult together—each must choose
According to his own unbiassed views.
Write down your favourite shops—and after that,
I'll put the slips of paper in a hat ;
And then shall Mr. Temple (moaning me)
Make known your choices, just as they may be."
The lads delighted, did as they were told,
And half-a-dozen ballots were unrolled.
I took the papers, and on opening one,
I found it written thus:—E. M. and SON.
The second paper was the very same,
And Number Three bore also MOSES' name.
Four, five, and six were likewise worded thus,
And hence the ballet was unanimous.
" Now," said the father, " what the ballot shows, is
That all of you have duly valued MOSES;
And every one of you, as you desire,
Shall have a suit of MOSES'
YOUTH'S ATTIRE.
I hear, my lads, that MOSES' have on hand
A stock 01 dress unequalled in the land.
We'll go to-morrow to the noted Mart,
Where juvenile attire is sold so smart;
And having ordered what you need in that,
MOSES shall Runtish each
A HANDSOME HAT.
My own, in which the ballot-slips were tossed
Is high in quality, though low in cost;
And those, my boys, which I shall buy for you,
Will look right well. and ample service do.
THE BOOTS AND SHOES
Which I shall purchase there
Are jest the things for lads like you to wear.
I quite commend year choice, and your Mamma,
Seems pleased to find what your selections are.
And by-the-bye, we must remember her,
By patronising MOSES'
STYLISH FUR.
For I suppose, my lads, your votes included
The articles to which I have alluded;
And, doubtless, you will all conclude with me,
That MOSES sells
UNRIVALLED HOSIERY.
MOSES and SON in this have long been noted,
And well you seemed to know it, whet you voted.
I quite commend you for the choice you carry,
‘'
_
Jem, Alexander, Tom, Ned, Bill, and Harry.
And Mr. Temple I am sure won't fail,
To make your choice the subject for a tale."
E. MOSES and SON beg to call the attention of Emigrants to
their low lists of outfits, commencing (including every necessary) at
755., lower if required. The list caa be had on application, or sent
poet free.
Notice. —A•New Department for the sale of Parasols aid Chil
dren's Dresses has been opened at 157, Minories.
E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their Shooting-
Coats, which possess a peculiar cut and style, adding much comfort
in the at. E. M. and S. are convinced they will be much approved
01 by the public.
Shooting Coats, in a variety of materials from Ss. 6d. to 21s.
The Doeskin, or Elastic Coat, from.• .... • • .. 17e. Ocl. to 325.

LIST OF PRICES.
WADY YAM

Autumn and Winter Coats, in all the new styles • . from 40 9 6
Chesterfield and Codrington's, and every description
of Over-coats, handsomely trimmed ....... 1 5 0
The Premier ••••••• • • • • • • • ••••••• • • • • • • 00000000 • 015 0
Bulwex •• •• ******* •.. •••••••• ***** ••• 000 ..••• 1 0 0
D'Orsay .• • ... ...... .......
Shooting Coats—. •• • • •• • • .......•0 8 6
Autunm and Winter Trousers .. • • .... • ..... • • ...... 0 4 6
Doeskin ditto •• •••• •• •• •• •• •••• •••• •• ••
Autumn aid Winter Tests . ....... • • ...• .......• 2 II
Dress Coats .. •••
Boys' Hussar and Tunic 5uit5..............
MADE TO XMILOUILI.
Autumn and Whiter Coats, in all the newest style rom £1 '6 0
Milled cloth Coat ••• • • • ............. ...... .. 2 2
Tweed Trousers • ••.•••••• • • • • • • • . •• ••••..• • • • .. 0 9 6
Tweed Wrappers ••• • • •
New Patent Trousers, in all the approved styles • • .... 0 16 6
Doeskin Trousers ••• • • • ........
Beet, or Dre 55................. ...... .•.• • .. 1 6 0
Dress Coats ......... 1 12 0
Best quality •• •• ..... •• •• e• •• ••• •• •• 215 0
Frock -. • .... .
Best quality . ...
Cashmere Ve5t........ ••........•...••..••••••••• 0 8 6
Satin, Plain or Fancy •• • ..... •• .„ ••.. •• ••••• •• 012 0
Hussar and Tunic Suits .. • ..... •••• • • • 1 9 0
Mourning to any extent at Five Minutes notice.
A Suit of Clothes complete for I/. 165.
N.B.—E. MOSES and SON invite especial attention to their pre-
Sent Stock of juvenile attire. The designs are elegant and unique,
and the workmanship and materials are such as to command univer-
sal approbation, while at the same time the prices are unusually mo-
derate.

E. MOSES and SAN, Tailors, Woollendrapers, Clothiers, flatters,
Moslem Furriers, Boot and Shoemakers, and General Outfitters, for
Ladies and Gentlemen, 154, 155, 156, and 157 blineries, and 81,
84, 85, and 86 Aldgate, City, London.
Observe.—Any article purchased, ready made, or made to mea-
sure, if not approved of, will be exchanged, or if preferred, the
money returned,

Cantisi.—E. Moses and Son regret being obliged to guard the
public against impostors, but have learned that the untradesman-
like falsehood of being connected with them, or it's the same concern,
has been resorted to in many instances, and for obvious reasons.
They have no connexion with any ether house in or out of London;
and those who desire genuine and cheap clothing, &0., should call at,
or send to, Minories and Aidgate, City, London.
Notice.—No business transacted at this establishment from sun-
set ?r.ash till Sunset Saturday, when hotlines is resumed twelve
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