The Sun.
London, England, 1848-09-02 00:00:00

DERBY.

Yesterday the nomination took place in the Guildhall,
Derby, which was filled by the friends and supporters of
both parties, and the usual ebullitions of feeling took
place during the proceedings. After the preliminary
forms had been gone through,
W. EVANS, Esq., M.P., rose to nominate Michael R.
Bass, Esq., as a fit and proper person to represent this
borough in Parliament. He expressed his deep regret
at the loss the borough had experienced in the unseat-
ing of Mr. Strutt, a man of the strictest integrity, of
great ability, and business tact.—(Cheers.) He (Mr.
Evans, had heard a great number of Members on both
sides of the House of Commons express their deep regret
at this occurrence, and 'say that Mr. Strait's absence from
Parliament was a great public loss. The Hon. Gentle-
man then proceeded to dwell upon the merits of Mr.
Bass, whom he had great pleasure to nominate, and ex-
pressed his firm belief that if he was returned to Parlia-
ment—as he believed he would be—he would promote
their interests with zeal and ability.
1). Fox, Esq., seconded the nomination, and in doing
so attacked the Tory party for unseating Mr. Strutt.
while, at the same time, they were guilty of worse prac-
tices themselves. _ _

Mr. JOSIAH LEWIS (manufacturer) nominated Mr.
Freshfield, in a speech chiefly referring to local matters
and the violent language of the Chartists. He called
upon the electors of Derby to support Mr. Freshfield,
alleging that this was not a question between Whig and
Tory, but between Conservatism and destructism.
W. E. MONSLEY, Esq., seconded the nomination, and
dwelt upon the high character, business habits, and in-
tegrity of Mr. Freshfield, and of his being well fitted to
represent the borough.
Joux Moss, Esq then rose to nominate Mr. Lawrence
Ileyworth. The Hon. Gentleman compared Mr. Fresh-
field's premises in his published addresses with his votes
when in Parliament, with telling effect. The fable of the
" wolf in sheep's clothing" was realised. Now, what
had saved the country from revolution? Why, timely
concessions, and the progressive principles of reform.
Mr. Bey worth was no revolutionist, but a real Conser-
vative, and he called upon them to prevent revolution by
electing men of his station and principles--(Cheers.)
Mr. MORLEY seconded the nomination.
Dr. HEYGATE briefly moved, and Mr. Cox seconded,
the nomination of Mr. Lord .
Mr. BASS then rose to deliver his address, and was re-
ceived with loud cheering. He declared himself in
favour of progressive reforms vote by ballot, shorter
Parliaments, a reform of all abuses of the Church, the
abolition of church-rates, and a better distribution of
Church property, though he was opposed to separation
of Church and State. He declared his firm conviction,
from the number of promises he had received, of hi,
triumphant return.
Mr. FRESUFIELD defended himself from the charges in
Mr. Moss's " cutting speech," explaining his votes, and
protesting his opposition to free trade. He was not op_
posed to slight changes, but was opposed to extensive
reforms.
Mr. IlEywonTH then declared himself in favour of
universal suffrage, a reduction of taxation, the preserva-
tion of peace, and progressive reforms in every depart-
ment of the State. He delivered an effective speech, and
like Mr. Bass, declared that he would rather lose the,
election than sanction, directly or indirectly, bribery or
intimidation, and affirmed that no attempt would be made
by their friends to carry the election by any other means
than those strictly pure and constitutional,—(cheers
Mr. LORD followed. lie declared himself a supporter
of our constitution in church and state, a friend to civil
and religious liberty, and disposed to vote for practical,
well-considered, and reasonable reforms.
A show of hands was taken, after some explanations
had been given. The show of hands was 100 to 1 in
favour of Bass and Heyworth.—(Loud cheering.)
poll was demanded in the name of Freshfield and Lord