The Sun.
London, England, 1835-01-12 00:00:00

AYLESBURY.

The election ended on Friday, notwithstanding the vast and
meritorious exertions of the Reformers, in favour of Rickford
and Hanmer. Dr. Lee retired early in the morning, resign-
ing his interest to Mr. Hobhouse, who gained ground on the
day's poll, but not enough to retrieve the former loss. The
numbers at the final close were as follows :
Rickford.
Hamner .
Hobhouse
Lee .

855
586
518
.. ... 286
Total number of votes polled 1,192
As soon as the polling was concluded,' Mr. Hontrouse, who
appeared in excellent spirits, presented himself in the Market-
place, with his numerous friends, where he was received with
tremendous cheering and acclamations by as large a multitude
as was ever, perhaps, collected in Aylesbury. So strong was
the public opinion in his favour, that it was doubtful whether
the successful candidates would venture, at that moment, ni.'en
the ceremony of a chairing. After some deliberation, it wag
resolved rather to risk the manifestations of the popular sentiment
than incur further expense. The processions, to which the
people were altogether'indifferent, consequently began to move
unaccompanied by either numbers or respectability. Mean-
while, a scene of an unprecedented character was exhibited by
the reformers. Mr. Hobhouse was surrounded by a dense and
moving multitude, to the number of at least 2000, who spon-
taneously collected about his person, and, headed by the inde-
pendent farmers and tradesmen, marching seven or eight
abreast and several ranks deep, absolutely propelled him round
the principal parts of the town. The balconies of the houses
were crowded with spectators, male and female, whose frequent
waving of hats and handkerchiefs gave to the procession an air
of victory rather than:defeat. Opposite the houses of Mr.
Hobhouse's supporters, the cheers were deafening—while
loud and hearty groans were given for his antagonists.
Messrs. Wing, Terry, Gibbs, Ivatts, and Paynes, came
in for large shares of applause. Mr. Rickford, who declined
giving his own vote, and many of whose personal friends
plumped,: though the contest was between Tory and Re-
former, was loudly groaned at, and the rival bank of Messrs.
Medley and Son vociferously cheered. The immense throng
filially posted itself under Mr. Stone's balcony, in the Market
Place ; whence Mr. Hobhouse addressed them in an elo-
quent and most determined speech. As soon as he appeared,
the Hon. Robert Smith's name was proposed amidst unani-
mous cheering, and speedily followed by that of Mr. George
Disshwood and Dr. Lee, which met with a similar tribute.
Mr. Rickford was again considerably hooted, as were
the names of the Duke of Wellington and Sir Robert Peel.
Mr., flomiousE then came forward and said, Gentlemen
—By their disciplined train bands acting under compul-
sion, the Tories have gained an unhallowed triumph, and
confirmed your borough for the present a rotten and cor-
rupt constituency. To what circumstances this may be attri-
buted, I shall presently have cause to mention : at present I
shall only say Ido not grudge them their triumph—we at
least have had our oration. When they can assemble in num-
bers like these, let them boast. I rely on the people—the only
legitimate source of power. I told you I would fight the battle
to the last, and I now tell you I will fight the battle again.—.
—( Cries of " Hear, hear.") The Tories arc high upon the
poll ; but, if I mistake not, they are low in pocket, so low,
that I have it in my power, and will annoy that hated and
detested faction with my whole heart, and soul, and strength.
Will these men endeavour to boast of a re-action ? Will they
say that Aylesbury is not disposed, and by a large majority too
for Reform ? The way to test this is to add the numbers of
Dr. Lee to mine, and when you have done this, you
will find the Tories in a considerable minority. Ayles-
bury is and ever must be a Reform borough, if the
people be true to their colours, and exert their utmost
strength. I have every reason to speak of Dr. Lee in the
handsomest terms, and I trust there is not a man among you
who is not prepared, and fully disposed, to support him for the
county, if the Doctor has erred in this cont et, it was only an
error of judgment, he was always of opinion tat so long as he
maintained his course, my cause would be insproved whether
the course he took contributed to success or defeat, I have
every reason to say Dr. Lee acted as an honest man. I wish
I could say the same of the personal friends of Mr. Rickford,
some of them have certainly divided their votes with
me.—(Hear, hear, hear. )—I mention one of them, a
friend of Lord Nugent, Mr. John Dell. Others of them
have thought fit to give plumpers to him, thereby showing their
hostility to the second reform candidate, for you all know when
we are in these circumstances, having two rat:lnners in the
field, to plump is to act against the second candid&
t e. Now I
will say you have a duty to perform, but you sts‘
e no
dis-
heartened by this defeat, any more than I am, for there are
new battles to be fought which I trust are to be follow ed up by
a final triumph. The manner in which' I have been received by
you is most grateful to me, you have touched a chord L's PY hews
which will respond to the last hour of my existence.
Whe'.s
see such men as those around me—men distinguished lay
industry and integrity, what cause have I to grud; (e this
'ard triumph of the Tories. The Reformers have d efeated
them in almost every part of England, and it will Ipe some
consolation to you to know that your Members will be in the
minority in the new Parliament. What a cause of ti

thank my district committee, who have cordially co-operated
with my central committee in Aylesbury ; they have done all
that lays in their power. I will say, if we are defeated, we
have maintained our character pure and spotless, like good
patriots, to the last. I couesel you, on another occasion, to
come and poll on the first day, the same compulsion which
obliges the Tories to vote according to the will of their lords
and masters, obliges them also to vote as early as their tyran-
nical oppressors command them. If Reformers will take their
own time as to voting, when they know their enemies come up
to the poll at the first bidding of their masters, who like shep-
herds guide their sheep, then they must be defeated to the
end of the world. Every exertion, as you well know, no
matter by what means has been taken to defeat me ; but they
have not done with me so long as these veins are ani-
mated by the vital blood which circulates within
me, so long will I harrass them—so long will I
be a thorn in the Tory side. I have few occasions of meeting
them and telling them the honest truth—but the truth must
he told ; this is not a crisis of flattery, we must speak in the
language of Lord Chatham, and approach even the Throne
itself; we must tell the King he has been foolish, and his
Ministers are imbecile—we must say that female influence
can never be allowed to predominate over the English
Councils—that this great nation is not to be schooled like
a small family—that the people have desires and wishes
that must be complied with. You, then, electors of the county
of Buckingham, must tell the King these truths in your polling
for the county—by your support of Dashwood and Lee. The
Tory candidate, Sir Wm. Young, has this day promised the
present Ministry his support ; I care not—it is a Jack-o'-lan-
tern Ministry, which looks fair, but will lead them through
tortuous courses, until they are fairly floundered in the mire.
Theirs is not the cheering light which guides the traveller in his
path, but the ignis fatuus which leads them into pools and ditches.
Gentlemen, with regard to my Committee, I have every reason
to give them my hearty thanks. They have neither slumbered
nor slept in the service, and I say those men will always stand
by you if you will stand by them. Already do I see the ele-
ments of victory,—l see it in this large, this determined as-
sembly ; I see it in you determined Britons ; I see it in you who
have resolved not to be boroughmongering slaves. It now re-
mains for me to bid you adieu, but it is only for a time. I will ap-
pear again at the polling for the county on Tuesday next, to
oust the nominees of Lord Chandos by your votes. Keep in
view that this nation and the Monarchy is not to be tampered
with ; call for the impeachment of those wicked Ministers who
now rule this country, and you will soon be happy and pros-
perous. I again thank you for all you have done ; lam ready
to hoist this banner in this market-place, until which time I
know you will be consistent, and when that time comes you
will exert your zealous endeavours for me, when I, as I always
will again, appeal to the united voice of the people for their
support.
Mr. JOHN GIBBS then presented himself, and made some
very pointed and useful observations. He particularly alluded
to the backwardness of the Reformers of landed property
while the Tories openly countenanced their candidates in every
possible way. With a few honourable exceptions they had
not appeared, and the election had been entirely conducted by
the middling classes.--( Cheers.) The exertions of one vo-
lunteer were more serviceable than those of ten paid agents, ,
and his own should not be wanting.—( Loud applause). He
would give no option to some moderate men, between the sup-
port of a Tory, and those whom they falsely called a Destruc-
tive.—( Cheers. )
The meeting then dispersed, with loud cries of " H9bhouse
for ever I "

TO TILE
FREEHOLDERS

OF THE

COUNTY

BUCKINGHAM.

THREE TORIES have started for the County
of Buckingham : Will you suffer it? Now will you?
Let us strain every nerve to show that this Great
and Rich County is not a close Borough at the No-
mination;
d under the Control of the New and Poor
Dukedom of 13uek:::(Tham•
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