The Sun.
London, England, 1846-02-14 00:00:00

TO THE ELECTORS OF WESTMINSTER,

GENTLEMEN.
IBELIEVE I am asserting but a fact, that at
the last general election, a majority of your body were de-
sirous of recording their votes tor me. We need not now atop to in-
quire by what neglect or juggle a stain on your hitherto bright and
long-established fame was then inflicted. But you and myself conse-
quently are placed in a peculiar position.
Under such circumstances—after so many years in your service—
attar so many marks of your confidence, which I have scorned to
betray or abuse, or to pander for fee or reward, it has remained Im-
perative on me to be prepared to co-operate in removing that dis-
credit.

But a week since I stated, at the instance of pure minded and in.
fluential electors who enjoy your esteem, my determination to fulfil
that obligation. The occasion has arisen. lam present with you to
fulfil my part. Last night a numerous assembly of your public-
spirited local representatives, at which I was present, decided on
this contest. In five preceding contests their decisions have been
with me, irrevocable. Never bfore have I been honoured with a
wore kind, generous, or unanimous reception.
I need not tell you, I am a free-trader, total and immediate ; not,
however, of a few weeks or months, but of many. years, when the
cause was In contempt and disrepute, and when Its support was not
the road to worldly advantage. And I have no motive now to aban-
don it—nor will Sir It. Peel find amongst his most obsequious fol-
lowers or officials a more ardent supporter of his present measures.
But, gentlemen, though deeply conscious of the necessity of unqua-
lified assistance to the se measures, I fun not so silly a political or
party pedant as to believe that this is the sole matter worthy of con-
sideration, that there are not also other quite as great objects of Civil
anti Ileligiou.s Equality and Amelioration to be yet struggled for.
Of these I will,yon know, be also a staunch adherent. And I will no:
watt to be so for the coaversions of the great and powerful.
The day of election will arrive quickly. You will find me, then
mend intermediately, at my post. I will do my duty, to the best of
tiny humble ability—do you yours ; and I am sure 1 need not call to
your recollection, that the first and paramount of all political func-
tions are those of electors. It is they who have truly the power to
each their governors that a just, upright, and honourably consistent
course can alone receive their permanent sanction.
I have the honour to be, Gentlemen,
Your faithful Servant,
DE LACY EVANS.
Bryanston-square, 12th Feb., 1846.

WESTMINSTER ELECTION.—The Com
mittee for conducting the Election of General Sir 1.1
LACY EVANS sit daily at the Ship Hotel, Charing-cross.

The Hon. EDWARD P. BOUVERIE, M.P., Chairman

District Meetings of the Electors will be held at Willis's Rooms,
THIS EVENING ; and at the Windsor Castle Tavern, Pimlico, on
Monday. Each evening at Seven o'clock.

Nomination; Tuesday ; Election, Wednesday,

To be had of all Booksellers.
NEW TIMO N. SECOND EDITICO
of PARTS I. and 11., NOW READY.

Also PART 111.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, treat Marlborough-street.

SECOND EDITION. NOW READY.
LADY HESTER STANHOPE'S MEMOIRS
in 3 vols with Portrait, &c., 31s. 6(1. bound.
. .

" Lady Hester Stanhope possessed a rapid and deep insight into
hums character, and her remarks upon the distinguished persons
with whom she was acquainted, as well as of the many travellers
who visited her at Joon, are always pointed and searching, if not
always just. All the passages relating to her uncle, Mr. Pitt, are of
striking interest, and her strictures upon the character and conduct
of the politicians and intriguants of the day arc Irresistibly amusing
and forcible."—Morning Chronicle.
Henry Colburn, Publisher, 13, Great Marlborough-street.
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RAILWAY SHARES BY PUBLIC SALE.

MESSRS. LAMOND, SMALE, AND
LAMOND beg to thank their Friends and the Public, for
their continued support and patronage, and to announce that their
Public Sales of Railway Shares, &c., take place every TUESDAY and
Finney, at one o'clock, at their offices, at the Hall of Commerce,
Threadneedh3-street, London, at which place all favours, con-
`sining instructions, are respectfully requested to be addressed.
All Scrip and Share Certificates must be deposited for exa•
ruination at least one day previously to their being offered ; ane
advises of results will be forwarded by the first post after the sale,
and the proceeds immediately disposed of according to instructions.
Offices, Mall of Commerce, Threadneedle-street, London.
T 1

IE LONDON and BIRMINGHAM EX-
TENSION, and NORTHAMPTON, DAVENTRY, LEA-
MINGTON,- and WARWICK RAILWAY COMPANY.

NOTICE

The Shareholders of this Company are informed that for the pur-
pose of effectually carrying out the original undertaking, and in
pursuance of arrangements for amalgamation concluded witk other
vounp‘nies, and of others still pending, the Directors find it neces-
sary to divide the capital into shares of 201. each in lieu of the exit-
ing shares of 251., anti to increase the present deposit of five per cent.
to ten per cent., which is also necessary for the purpose of complying
with the standing orders of the Houses of Parliament.
The holder of four existing 251. shares will, therefore, be entitled
to receive five new shares of 201. each.
The Shareholders are required to pay on or before Monday the 23d
instant the thrther sum of it. ss. on the shares respectively held by
them, and for this purpose to deposit with the Secretary at the
Company's offices, 15, Old Jewry Chambers, London, on or before
the 18th inst. the scrip for the same, together with an application
for registry and exchange in the annexed form.
The requiske order to one of the Company's bankers to receive ;he
increased deposit will be issued within two days after the registry
of the scrip, and on the production of the bankers receipt new scrip
will be issued.

All scrip in respect of whin the Shareholders shall fail to take the
necessary steps for payment of the required deposit, within the
specified time, will be absolutely forfeited.

The Directors have much pleasure in informing the Sharvholders
that the petition for the requisite Act of incorporation has been pre
anted and that they are actively engaged in prosecuting the same.
In consequt nce of the depression in the money market the Direct-
tors have delayed calling for the additional deposit until the latest
Possible moment to which they could with safety do so.
Eorins of application for registry and exchange of scrip may be
obtalged on application to the Secretary at the Company's offices.
By order,

J. E DE BEAUVOIR, Burt., Chairman
JOHN 118RVEY, Secretary.
FORM OF ♦PPLICATION.

To the Committee of direction of the London and Birmingham Ex-
tension, and Northampton, Daventry, Leamington, and Warwick

Railway Company.
Gentlemen,—l herewith transmit scrip for shares in the
above Company In respect of which I request you to issue me new
scrip, and I agree to pay the further deposit of 11. ss. on each share
en or before the 23d instant, and I undertake to execute the neces-
sary deeds when required.

Dated this

day of February ,1846

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THE PRINCE'S CLUB-HOUSE,
Corner of St. James's•street, in Piccadilly.
notice.—Noblemen and Gentlemen are respectiNilly informed
this establishment is now prepared for their reception, with aug-
mented arrangements and increased accommodation.

Princes' Club, St. James's-street. Entrance iii--1;1;7,:dilly, No. 162.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING

Will be performed an original Opera, entitled DON QUIXOTE,
Don Quixote, Mr. Weiss ; Sancho Panza, Mr. Stretton ; Camacho,
Mr. King; Itovedos, jr. liormeastle ; Basillus, Mr. Allen; Quiteria,
Miss Rainforth.

After which will be produced a new Fairy Ballet, called THE
ISLAND NYMPH. In which Mons. Desplaces, Males. Maria,
Neodot, Louise, Adele, Mdme. Giubilel, &c., will appear.
To conclude with a new grand Christmas comic Pantomine, called
HARLEQUIN GULLIVER ; or, Giants and Dwarfs. Harlequin,
Mr. Wieland Clown, Mr. T. Matthews ; Pantaloon, Mr. Howell ;
Columbines, Miss Hicks and Miss Lonsdale.

THEATRE ROYAL, HAYMARKET.
THIS EVENING

Will be repeated THE CRICKET ON THE HEARTH. A Fairy
rale of Home. John Peerybingle, Mr. Stuart; Tackleton, Mr.
rilbury; Caleb Plummer, Mr. W. Farren ; Stranger, Mr. 11. Hon ;
Dot, Miss Fortescue ; Bertha, Mrs. Seymour ; May Fielding, Miss
elbln; Tilly Slowboy, Mr. Buckstone.
Between the acts, the Band will perform the " Annen" and
" Cerito Polkas," "La Khtarina, Cellarlus Waltz," the Overture
" Fille du Rerger," and "Love's Serenade."
After which a* erigilaal Comedy, entitled THE OLD SCHOOL.
Principal characters by Messrs. Farren, Holl, Brindal, Mrs. Clifford,
and Mrs. taruold.

To conclude with a Grand New Extravaganza, entitled THE BEE
AND THE ORANGE TREE; or, The Four Wishes. Principal
Characters by Mr. Hudson, Mr. James Bland, Mr. Caulfield, Mr.
Clark, Miss P. Horton, Miss Julia Bennett, Mrs. Caulfield, and Airs.
tStatxley.