The Sun.
London, England, 1835-05-01 00:00:00

PENRYN AND FALMOUTH.

The election of a representative for this borough, to
supply the vacancy occasioned by the appointment of R. M.
Rolfe, Esq., as Solicitor-General, commenced at eight
o'clock on Tuesday morning, in the Guildhall at Penryn,
when the Honourable and Learned Gentleman was again
proposed by Captain Trenery, and seconded by Mr. Thomas
Rogers ; and Lord Tullamore, the defeated Tory candidate
at the late general election, by Mr. Richard Williams and
Mr. John Symons. The polling immediately commenced,
and the Portreeve, the Returning Officer, at once proceeded
to Falmouth, to open the poll at that place, where Captain
Porteous officiated as Deputy Portreeve. The polling was
carried on with great spirit throughout the day. At the
close of the poll the numbers were--

Rolfe. Tullamore.
Penryn
Falmouth ......... 214

278 279
Majority in favour of Lord Tullamore 1
It will be seen, from this statement, that the honest and
independent electors of Falmouth are swamped by the scot
and lot pot-walloping voters of the old borough of Penryn,
who have for generations been taught to look to an elec-
tion of Members of Parliament as a profitable harvest:
In the present contest there is something very curious.
Lord Tullamore sent an agent from London to watch his
interest, which, after two days' canvass, was given up on
the part of Lord Tullamore ; but certain electors of Pen-
ryn, who profit by a contest, egged on by a few Tories who
imagine that they engross all the public spirit, virtue, and
patriotism, and a bustling, briefless barrister, named Hors-
ford, and, three or four turncoat apostate attorneys, deter-
mined to put the Bedchamber Lord in nomination ; and by
all the trickery, misrepresentation, and intimidation that
they so well knew how to bring into play, they have suc-
ceeded in placing their " know-nothing, do-nothing" man of
pleasure one ahead of the King's Solicitor-General, whose
talents, virtues, and amiable manners have won him the
good feeling and the hearty support of four-fifths of the
enlightened electors of the newly-enfranchised town of Fal-
mouth, which, but for its being wedded by the Reform Act
to one of the most corrupt in the corrupt boroughs, would
have returned Mr. Rolfe in triumph. At the late election,

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE.
THIS EVENING will be performed the Operatic Dram •f
THE RED MASK ; OR, THI COUNCIL OF THREE.

The Doge of Venice, Mr. Younge ; Gradenigo (Member of the Court_
cil of the Doge, and one of the State Inquisitors), Mr. Seguin ; Moro.
soni and Barbarino (Members of the Council of Ten, and composing
with Gradenigo, the Inquisition of State, or Council of Three), Mr.
Diadem and Mr. Mathews ; Don Camillo de Montfort., Duke of St.
Agata (a Neapolitan Noble), Mr. Templeton; Anselmo (a Carmelite),
Mr. Giubilei ; Gino (the Gondolier of Don Camille), Mr. Yarnold ; Bar-
tolomeo (a Public Gondolier), Mr. Bedford ; Antonio (a Fisherman),
Mr Warde ; Jacopo (the Bravo), Mr. Cooper.
Violetta de Tropolo (a Noble Orphan, and a Ward of the Republic),
Miss Betts ; Florinda (her Attendant, and Spy in the service of the
State), Mrs. Newcombe; Gelsomina, Miss E Tree.

After which, THE BRIGAND.
Allawandro Masaaroni, Mr. Wallack ; Maria Grail., Mrs. Vining.

To conclude with INTRIGUE.

Captain Rambleton, Mr. Vining; Varnish, Mr, Brindal; Tom, Mr,
Harley. Ellen, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.

THEATRE ROYAL, COVENT-GARDEN.
THIS EVENING will be performed the Play of
THE STRANGER.
The Stranger, Mr. Vandenhoff; Solomon, Mr. Bartley; Peter, Mr,
Meadows; Baron Steinfort, Mr. King ; Francis, Mr. Webster.
Mrs. Haller, Mrs. Sloman; Countess Wintersen, Mrs. Faucit; Char
lotte, Mrs. Humby.
With the Last Act of THE REVOLT OF THE HAREM.
After which the entirely Original Mele-Drama, sailed
CA RLMII,HAN; or, THE DROWNED CREW.
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Carlmilhan, Mr. Bennett; Magnus Spiel, Mr. Cooper; James Sharks.
head, Mr. Webster.
Uda, Miss Taylor ; Norna, Mrs. Fitzwilliam.

LORD JOHN RUSSELL'S ELECTION, SOUTH DEVON.
AT a PUBLIC MEETING, held at the
British Coffee-house, Cockspur-street, on Wednesday even-
ing, the 22d inst.
Colonel EVANS, M.P., in the Chair,
It was unanimously Resolved, That it was the duty of every sin-
cere Friend to Religious Liberty, and efficient and peaceful Reform,
to exert himself to the utmost to raise subscriptions, in aid of the
expenses of the Right Hon. LORD JOHN RUSSELL'S ELEC-
TION for SOUTH DEVON.
The Commit • t f.hen appointed earnestly call upon the public to
send their Subsc-ii tions as promptly as possible, to Colonel Evans,
M.P., and Henr r Waymouth, Esq., Treasurers; and at the Bri-
tish Coffee-house ; or to the Banking-houses of Messrs. Grote,
Prescott, and Co., Threadneedle-street; Messrs. Ladbroke, Kings-
cote, and Co., Bank-buildings ; and Messrs. Bouverie and Co.
Haymarket. By order of the Committee,
April 27, 1835. W. WEST, Hon. Sec.

THE undersigned CONTRACTORS being re-
quested to publish the full Scheme of the 65th HAM-
BURG GREAT LOTTERY in the English papers, and to
have Tickets on Sale at Agents in England, beg to state that neither
can be done, because it is said to be illegal for English newspapers
to publish Foreign Lottery Schemes, and for any agents in England
to sell Foreign Lottery Tickets. But, on the other hand, they beg
to state, that as it is not illegal for any person in England to pur-
chase Foreign Lottery Tickets ; those addressing them by Alail for
a Scheme, may obtain it gratis ; and any person remitting to them
a Bank of England Note equal to the current price of the day (as
specified below) will be furnished with a Ticket warranted undrawn,
by return of mail from their office in this city.
Hamburg, April 22, 1835. HEINE BROTHERS.
The current price being now
Will be to the 6th day, May 4
to the last day but one, May 11
to the last day, May 20 3O
If any order arrive too late, the money will be duly returned by
first mail.

fIANOVER-SQUARE ROOMS.—The
FIRST SUBSCRIPTION BALL at these Rooms will
be on MONDAY next the 4th inst. The Tickets for which will be
ready for delivery to the Subscribers to-morrow, on which day,
and on Monday, till Five o'Clock, the Master of the Ceremonies
will be at the Hanover-square Rooms to answer all applications.

The publication of THE SUN NEWSPAPER commenced this dab
at 10 minules past 3 o'clock.

LONDON,
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 1, 1835.

We announced in a part of our yesterday's impres-
sion • the splendid triumph which the Reformers have
gained at Manchester. From the state of the poll
on Tuesday afternoon it was evident beyond all
doubt on which side victory would declare, but so
3ve.:whelming a majority as that which crowned the
return of the President of the Bo:ircl of Trade could
hardly have been anticipated, even in Manchester. That
the Reforming Minister should have polled thirteen
hundred and sixty-six votes more than his anti-reform-
ing opponent, is some little proof that General Re-
action has not yet commenced his operations in the
manufacturing Capital of Great Britain. The Gallant
General has, no doubt, been too much engaged in other
quarters—too busy in Taunton, and Penryn, and Fal-
mouth, and other southern parts, to turn his attention
to the affairs of the North. He probably intended to
take Manchester in his way to Berwick, Edinburgh,
Dundee, &c., in some of which Norland cities his
presence is, we apprehend, rather anxiously wished
for, than seriously expected. For poor Lord TULLA-
MORE, who has been so well beaten by the SOLICI-
TOR-GENERAL at Penryn—let the Tories lament in
sackcloth and ashes—we heartily rejoice at his dis-
graceful defeat. The base attempt to deceive the Re-
formers, by pretending that he had declined standing
for that borough, when his partisans were quietly can-
vassing for him, has been visited with condign and ex-
emplary punishment.
The same fate will, we trust, overtake the man who
is supported by means no less honourable in Devon-
shire. Lord JOHN RUSSELL'S canvass, in spite of
an opposition which, for its bitterness, and reckless-
ness as to the means of giving it effect, has never been
equalled, has been eminently successful. An excellent
letter, signed " Publius," calling upon the electors of
Devonshire to do their duty on this memorable occasion,
will be found in another part of The Sun. Oh ! that
every elector, riot in Devonshire only, but throughout
the empire, would act on the noble principles so for-
cibly, so admirably set forth by our Correspondent.

We are confident that we shall only give expression
to the public feeling, if we offer to the electors of
Taunton the thanks of the people of Great Britain, for
the noble manner in which they have just performed
the great duty they were called upon to discharge to
their country and to themselves. There are many

reasons why more than usual credit is due to them for '
their conduct upon this occasion. The borough con-
tains a great 'lumber of potwallopers, who had been
accustomed to the old system, and in whom, there-
fore, great moral and political feeling must have ex-
isted to permit them to reject festivities and gratui-
ties which long usage had taught them to view as
an essential part, if not the sole use, of the elec-
tive franchise. Again, the Tory influence in Taun-
ton is very great. The most shameless attempts
are made to influence tradesmen. Threats, which
are very often put in• force, are unscrupulously
employed to awe the young tradesmen, especially,
from following the dictates of their consciences,
arid joining the patriotic party. The gentry of the
neighbourhood interfere in this manner, and persons
with large families, and those whom circumstances
have made at all dependant, are particularly marked out
for entrapment by these political poachers. It is worthy
of note also, that a great majority of the landlords of
inns and beer-shops ranged themselves on the Tory side.
And yet, with all this—with so much influence, and
intimidation, and interested zeal, ranged on their side,—
the Tories of Taunton, have been left in a woeful mi-
nority. The spirit of the people rose above all adverse
influences—their honesty was proof against all temp-
tations. As if they were resolved to shew that, at
least in Taunton there was' no re-action, their zeal
surpassed anything they had ever before displayed.
At the hour appointed for the opening of the poll
they assembled at each quarter of the town, and
marched in long processions to record their votes in
I favour of a Liberal Government. This is not merely

a victory—it is a great victory. Its importance
at this moment cannot be over-estimated. It marks,
beyond all doubt, the state of public feeling. It gives
the lie to the impudent assertion of the Tories, that
there is a re-action. We know from the best authority
that Mr. LABOUCHERE'S majority is greater=--much
greater—than it would have been had the same trial
taken place five months ago. It is evident that the
new Ministry is strong in the confidence of the public.
The desperate endeavours of the Tories to embarrass
them by opposition are serving only to prove, by the
unquestionable evidence of a poll, the utter weakness of
the assailant party. No one of all the fifteen elections
is now even doubtful, except that for Devonshire. Nor
there would there be any doubt of that, if the 501. clause
of the Reform Act had not destroyed the independence
of the county constituencies, and delivered over the
honest yeoman, with his conscience fettered, to
the parsons and those of the. Squires who have
an interest in the corruptions of Church and State.
But let them follow the glorious example of
their fellow citizens of Manchester and Taunton.
Let every Devonshire elector feel as if upon
his single vote depended the liberties and welfare
of himself and of his country, and they will complete
the great work which has been so well begun, and se-
cure to the people of England the privilege of being
governed by men of their own choice—by men whose
hearts, as well as their words, are with them—who will
reform from principle and not from mere expediency—
and still less from a sordid love of place—who will do
as much, and not as little, as possible for the purifica-
tion and renovation of the institutions of our country.
The Ministry, we trust, will not be ungrateful for
the generous and cordial support they are now receiv-
ing. May they remember who were their friends, when
friends are most wanted. May they henceforth seek
rather to serve TILE PEOPLE who love them, than to
conciliate the Tories who hate them. Let them set
before the country the measures which they intend to
advocate. We know well that it is impossible these
can all be carried in this, or even in the next session.
But let them be before the country, that the people
may know what their Ministry will do if they can.
We shall be content to proceed slowly and deliberately,
provided we are first assured whither we shall be led.
Then, if the enemies of Reform throw obstacles in
their path, let them not hesitate a moment—let them
appeal to the people on their measures. Then there
will be a test to know the real from the pretended Re-
former. The question to a candidate will then be,
not as it was at the last election, " Are you a Re-
former?" to which many a Tory, putting his construc-
tion upon the word, ventured to reply, " I am ;"—but
are you for this or that Reform measure ? With their
bills upon the table of the House of Commons, the
MELBOURNE Ministry would insure such a majority
on an appeal to the people as would command success
in the Lords who, whatever their boastings, do dread a
conflict with the Commons of England.

We have received Brussels and German Papers of
the latest dates. The city of Brussels, in order to
make up the deficiency of its budget of 1833, has just
voted a loan of four millions of Francs to be repaid in
the course of the year, by way of lottery. It is to be
divided into 20,000 shares of 200 francs each, of which
3,000 are to be drawn in July, August, September,
and October, (making 12,000) and 4,000 in Novem-
ber, and 4,000 in December. There are to be many
prizes, viz. ; one of 200,000 fr., one of 100,000 fr., one
of 75,000 fr., two of 50,000 fr., sixteen of 20,000 fr.,
thirty of 5,000 fr., fifty of 2,000 fr., and fifty of I,ooofr.
The German Journals continue to discuss the
subject of the domestic policy of England, as
exhibited in the late changes in the Cabinet.
The Governments of Austria and Prussia lament
that the King did not either retain the MEL-
BOURNE Cabinet at first, or, having discarded it, that
he did not make some more advisable effort to support
the Tories than he has done. The last part of the
wailing of these Governments proves how very little
they know about the power of public opinion in this
country.
VIENNA, APRIL 21.—Five per Cent. 102/ ; Four per Cent.
96 5-16; Bank Shares, I,343.—Allgemeine Zeitung, April 26.

The Paris Papers of Wednesday have all been re-
ceived. The Moniteur publishes a list of the slaves
enfranchised in the French Colonies since the com-
mencement of the year 1831. The whole number
amounts to 24,125.

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