The Sun.
London, England, 1832-12-17 00:00:00

BUCKINGHAM.

The deep interest which all classes took in this very arduous
and hard-fought struggle is a certain sign that the entire eman-
cipation of Buckingham from aristocratical domination is at
no great distance. The most overbearing means were resorted
to to compel the electors to poll for Sir Thomas Freemantle.
Money was paid to electors, under the hollow pretence that it
was compensation for injury done by game; then there were
threats of turning out promises of favours in business—
indeed all that the corrupt can do was done. The inhabitants
of Buckingham will not soon forget the personal activity of
my Lord Chandos ; his Lordship condescended even to fetch
voters to the poll booth, and afterwards stood by whilst the
elector tendered his vote. It was evident that the return of
Sir Thomas was of more consequence to his Lordship than it
was to the worthy Baronet himself. After the chairing of Sir
IL Verney, and a speech from him,
FREDERICK CALVERT, Esq., the brother of Sir Harry Ver_
ney, addressed the electors, very pointedly alluding to the dis-
creditable appearance and interference of a certain personage,
in the borough election, the undue influence exercised, and
the gross violation of all honourable feelings, in intimidating
voters in the fulfilment of their deliberate and therefore
sacred promise, and compelling them to do violence to their
consciences. Nor did he forget to notice even the female domi-
nation which had been shown in the contest.

The speech of Mr. Calvert had an electrical effect upon his
hearers.

BURY ST. EDMUNDS, DEc. 16.

Our election (for the borough) terminated yesterday as
follows :

Lord Charles Fitzroy
Earl Jermyn .. 27'2
F It. Eagle, Esq.

One Reformer and one Conservative.

After the close of the poll on Friday, the Eagleites were
very violent, and had already broken the windows of many of
the respectable tradesmen who had voted in favour of Earl
Jermyn. When in their rounds for that purpose they attacked
the house of Mr. Case, in the Whiting-street ; after they had
broken several squares of glass, Mr. Case appeared at one of
the windows with a double barreled gun, which he fired over
the heads of the populace by way of intimidation, accompany-
ing the firing with a threat that he would shoot some of them
if they persisted in attacking his premises. This seems to have
irritated the mob,for one of them threw a stick which struck Mr.
Case. Mr. Case attempted to fire the other barrel at the man,
but it missed fire. He then left the window, and in a few se-
conds made-kis appearance in the street, in front of his house,
and fired into the crowd, who, at the sight of the presented
gun, begun to fly in all directions. Several persons were
wounded : a woman dangerously, her child, an infant, slightly.
The mob fled rapidly, but in a few moments returned in an
immense body, and commenced a serious attack, with an in-
tention of demolishing the building and punishing Mr. Case,
who, with his family, fortunately escaped over the garden
wall. The mob tore up the iron-rail in front of the house,
and destroyed every sash in the front, and had effected an
entrance, when the Alderman (A. Gall, Esq.) who is justly very
popular with all parties, prevailed upon them, by entreaties,
to desist, assuring them that they should have justice. Mr.
Case took refuge in the gaol, where, yesterday, he was com-
mitted for re-examination on the capital charge.
Mr. Case is a magistrate for the town, and is a lawyer and
registrar for the Archdean of Sudbury ; consequently, if the
house had been burnt down, testamentary documents relating
to the property of more than half the county, would have been
destroyed.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE,—NORTHERN
On Saturday last the nomination for this division of the
county took place at Kettering, where the hustings were erected
in the Market-place, and, notwithstanding the unfavourable

,fate of the weather, an immense crowd was collected. The
banners and flags displayed on the occasion were numerous, and
many of them extremely well executed, particularly one exhi-
bited by Lord Milton's side, of a slave heavily ironed, and with
bended knees, and manacled hands raised to heaven. The
motto was "Am I not a man and a brother ?" The tout
ensemble presented a most lively appearance, and the numerous
assemblage of country gentlemen portended that a severe con-
test was anticipated. It was, indeed, gratifying to see Lord
Milton, supported on his right by his talented and youthful
son, Wentworth Fitzwilliam; Member for Malton, who were
both enthusiastically cheered by their friends.
There were also a number of horsemen belonging to Lord
Brudenell's party in attendance, displaying their colours, and
carrying a little blue flag.

The High Sheriff, W.W. HOPE. Esq., opened the business
of the day, and after the accustomed introduction, he called
upon any gentleman to propose a Candidate to represent the
Northern Division of the County in Parliament.

The Rev. Mr. ROBINSGN came forward, and proposed his
noble friend, Lord MILTON.

C. HILL, Esq., of Wellington, seconded the nomination.
Sir JUSTINIAN ISHANI, Ban., proposed Lord BRUDENELL.
Mr. WHITWORTH, of Barton, seconded the nomination.
- MANSELL, Esq.,• then proposed T. TRYON, Esq., as a
fit and proper person for the representative of this County, and
Sir JOHN TROLLOPE seconded the nomination.

STAFFORD O'BRIEN, Esq., then begged to nominate Mr.
HANBURY, and this was seconded by Sir PETER PAYNE, Who is
a Candidate for the representation of the County of Bedford.

The show of hands was decided in favour of Lords Bru-
denell and Milton, and a poll was in consequence demanded
by the other two Candidates, which will commence on Tues-
day next.

Several inns were opened by the contending parties, and
every manifestation was exhibited of a most determined contest.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE (SOUTHERN DIVISION.)
(Abridged from the Northampton Mercury.)
The election of two Members to serve in the ensuing Parlia-
ment for the Southern Division of this county took place yes-
terday. Between 10 and 11 o'clock, the Sheriff, W. W. Hope,
Esq., and the candidates, attended by their respective friends,
entered the county hall amidst the plaudits of a large concourse
of persons assembled in the body of the hall. After the usual
preliminary ceremonies had been observed,
Lord EUSTON proposed Viscount Althorp.—(Tremendous
cheering.)
E. BOON ERIE, Esq., seconded the nomination.
Lord ALTIIORP said the point upon which it was most desir-
able for him to address them was in relation to the principles by
which he proposed to guide his future conduct. They all knew
that in bringing forward the Reform Bill he had professed it to
be a final measure. He made the same profession still, and he
intended to act upon that profession. He believed that it did
secure to thepeople of England that influence which they had a
right to have in the representation. He believed this, and it
was his intention, in case any alteration should be proposed in
that measure, to resist it to the utmost of his power. He had
asked for a fair trial, and he saw no reason to doubt that if it
were granted, it would be found to answer every expectation.
He should therefore be very sorry to see any alterations intro.
duced, until it had been fairly tried. He did not mean in what
he now said to refer to minor matters—such perhaps as to im-
provements connected with the mode of registration. But he
meant that with regard to the qualification of electors, and the
mode of taking the poll, he should be sorry to see any altera-
tions proposed, and he should feel it his duty to resist them if
there were. He felt it was necessary to say this, because it
was perfectly well known that, as in order to carry a general
and efficient measure, many reformers had sacrificed their opi-
nions on particular points, so he too had sacrificed many of his.
They had thought it to be the part of wise men not to interfere
for the sake of particular points, with the unanimity which
was required to carry the general principle into effect. He
hoped, therefore, that the attention of Parliament would be
addressed not to looking back upon that measure, but to making
the best possible use of it in redressing grievances, and in di-
minishing the expenditure of the country. There were a
great many questions which required the early attention of
Parliament. But he did hope and trust that in looking at
those questions It would he also remembered that it was impos.
bible to do all they would wish to do at once. Some subjects
must necessarily be postponed. Sores must be completed before
others could be commenced. The people had aright to require
of their representatives that they should not lose time unne-
cessarily. But they 4 the same time ought not to suppose that
because some questions were postponed, Parliament was not
doing its duty. He did not think that they would require of
him to go into the details of the measures to which his atten-
tion was directed. He was perfectly ready, if any gentleman
wished to inquire into his principles upon any measure or part
of a measure to give an answer to the best of his power. But
if he were to go into a detailed statement of all the subjects
onion which his mind was engaged, he should detain them too
long, and exhaust his own powers of speaking. But in case
any observation should be made on his conduct—in ease any
question should he put to him—he hoped they would allow
both the inquirer and himself an impartial hearing. He had
only to add, as he was in duty bound to add, the strong ex-
oression of his feelings of gratitude for the support which he
had hitherto received in,this county—a support wi;igh, whether
it should be continued or not, would always leave an indelible
impression on his mind.—(lmmense applause.)
slr C. KNIGIITLEY proposed Mr. Cartwright, amidst much
uproar.
Mr. Tuoiorroli seconded the nomination.
Mr. CARTWRIGHT made an attempt to be heard but It 3 gtge-
ther without success.
After some time the Sheriff succeeded in putting the names
of the candidates to a show of hands, and Lord Viscount
Althorp and Mr. Cartwright were declared duly elected amidst
the most deafening acclamations from their respective friends.
The two Members were chaired very shortly after, in sepa-
rate chairs ; and about three o'clock a large party of Lord
Althorp's friends dined with his Lordship at the George

SMITHFIELD MARKET

This being the great Christmas market,..e supply of Beasts
was good, both as to numbers and quality, but not so great by
700 or 800, nor was the quality so good, as last year's ; of Sheep,
Calves, and Porkers rather limited. The trade was somewhat
throughout, with Beef at an advance of from 4d. to 6d. per stone,
with Mutton, Veal, and Pork, at fully Friday's quotations.