The Sun.
London, England, 1832-12-21 00:00:00

E. B. PORTMAN, Eq.—" Brother eleetor,,,—

is with no common satisfaction tlt it I appear to ask
your almost unanimous support for our tried and
faithful servant, Edward Ashford Sanford, Esq„
It is with as much surprise as regret, that, within a
fr:w days, I heard of Mr. Escott's intention to come for-
ward again, after having publicly renounced the contest;
and, unless he can show that he can obtain more friends
than Mr. Luttrell, he does most wrongly. Gentlemen,
I entreat Mr. Escott not to go to the poll, unless assured
of such support as will give him reasonable expectations
of success.—(Continued cheering.)
R. BEADON, Esq. seconded the nomination of Mr.
Sanford.

E. A. SANFORD, Esq., on coming forward, was greeted
with enthusiastic cheers. He spoke nearly as follows :
—Electors of the Western Division of Somerset—lo ob-
taining the Reform Bill, one thing has already been
achieved which, I trust, will prove a lasting one—that of
placing the Government in the confidence of the people.
—(Cheers.) On several occasions I have expressed to you
my opinions on a Refigmed House of Commons, lam
not one (as the Reformers are designated) who
would wish to pull down the venerable institutions
of our country. Thank God, I hold a situation in the
world—and I hold that which I am anxious to preserve
—and nothing will induce me to predict, by expelling
c. eruptible abuses, that anarchy and confusion would
1 .11ow.—(Cheers.) It has, of late, been the practice of a
party to talk largely as supporters of Church and King.
—(Herr.) lain attached to the Church as much as any
gentlema❑ present.—(Cheers.) 1 am devoted to the
King, as well as the gentleman below I have in my eye
(Sir A. Wood) ; and how would I protect the Church ?
by correcting its abuses—(Cheers)—and my devotion to
the Kine, would be to make him live in the affections
of his subjects.—(Continued cheers.)

Sir T.. B. LETHBRIDGE rose to propose Mr. Tynte.
Let it not be forgotten that I was a Reformer before many
around me. I voted for it in 1823, in 1826, and for the
Reform candidates in Dorsetshire in 1831. Though I
did not at first go the full length of the Bill, is a man not
to exercise his judgment? I could not swallow it without
thinking, and experience has taught me to think once or
twice ere I believe. I thought again, and was convinced
zhal it did not go too far, nay, that more must be done to
make it effectual. We must have a deep and searching
Reform in the Church.—(lmmense cheering.) Tithes
must lie altered, they must not come out of the same
property ; my friend thinks with me on this subject.
A commutation will benefit all classes—landJwner,
merchant, and labourer—in this country we depend
upon one another—we must stand or fall together.
Live and let live, is toy motto. I know that there will
Ire a Reform in the Church, because when things come
to the worst they must mend. I tell the Church of
England, much as I love her, she is blind if she does not
see what the people ask for. I would lift up her minor
clergy to the station in which their knowledge and piety
deserve to stand, that they may become shining lights to
serve the people, and guide them in the paths of true re-
ligion. The Bishops should not be permitted to sit in the
House of Lords. Parliamentary Reform dragged up hill
for many years, but, by long striving, at length con-
quered ; FO will it be with Church Reform, and we shall
have a measure equally sweeping.
J. CaossE, Esq., came forward with pleasure to second
the nomination of Mr. Tynte. He claims your support
as the champion of your rights, and as one who will, if
returned, endeavour to render the Reform Bill effectual for
the important purposes it was designed.—(Cheers.) Ile

has been assailed with obliquy.
Mr. TvriTE, who was received with loud and continued
cheers, said—Gentlemen, no man would regret more than
I to see a stone touched of that sacred building the Church,
but I do see the necessity of an alt-ration, which would
make it permanently secure ; such alteration as would put
an end to the present animosities between the shepherd
and his flock. An accusation against me is, that I am
supported only by Political Unions. I have certainly the
honour of receiving votes from that body, but I am no
member of a Political Union or a Conservative Club. I
come fbrward with one object—the good of my country;
this is the only pledge or profession I have ever made, or
will make, as I believe one-half that are made will never
be performed.—(The Hon. Gentleman sat down amidst
acclamations.
The Hon. Mr. HERBERT proposed Mr. Escott, but so
great was the clamour and hooting, that he was inaudible.
F. Porifaat, Esq., seconded him.
B. ESCOTT, Esq., trusted they would hear him for a
few minutes.--(Groans and hisses.) When I came for-
ward, at the request of Mr. Tynte and Sir T. Lethbridge,
to offer myself for this- county, I soon found that another
candidate had secured the support of those persons on
whom I had most reason to rely, on account of their pri-
vate principles. I felt is would be indecent for me to
push myself further then. I must observe on the conduct
of the Hon. Baronet. He siys that lie went to Dorset-
shire to vote for the Reform candidate ; be had just belOre
tuollodntintoer within,thatheshould not go; and yet he has appealed to the
who appears to excuse all his shiftings and
turnings; such are not the dictates of the monitor of nay
breast. Such a man may well talk of a reform in the
Church whom 1 have heard bawling himself hoarse with
the cry of " Church and King." This Hon. Baronet now
comes forward and says that he approves of Mr. Tynte
and of his principles. I give Mr. Tynte joy of
such a patron, and, thank God,,
1
have not
deserved such a one, by shifting like himself. A
few words on our domestic policy. I lately saw a pla-
ca rd which commenced by stating, that the cry of " Old

England" was becoming obsolete. Those modern politi•
eians may be ashanrd of it, but I desire that it may be
Perpetual. It was resolved, at a meeting at Bridgwater,
that I was unworthy the confidence of the county. I ask
those attending the meeting in what I am unworthy ?
True that I am not one who would destroy the agricultural
interest of this country; true that I will not endeavour to
ruin the manufacturer by admitting the manufactures of
France ; true lam favourable to Reform in the Church—
hut, am I therefore unworthy of confidence ? With re-
spect to this latter question, though I will not disguise
my feelings, I will distinctly say that a grand change in
the system of tithes would be for the benefit of all. It
has been insinuated, in the dark recesses of newspapers,
that lam an advocate of Slavery. I would observe in
others that liberty which I love for myself ; I am anxious
to remove that foul blot as soon as it can be-proved to be
beneficial to the parties concerned ; but I should wish to
compensate the planter.—(lmpatience and groaning in
the crowd, which continued for several minutes.)
Mr. PORTMA N requested Mr. Escott to answer one ques-
tion. Such a manifestation of feeling as that around him
could not be mistaken ; he should therefore request Mr.
Escott to come at once to the important part of the

oration, and state whether it was his intention to urge
further what all must consider a vexatious opposition.
Mr. Escorr —I am determined to perform my promise,
and give to the electors of this county an opportunity of
expressing their opinions. I will stand the poll, and I
will poll this county to the last man.—(Great hooting.)
I believe on my conscience, that I shall be returned.
Mr. CRESSWELL then stated that Mr. Collins with-
drew in favour of Mr. Sanford and Mr. Tynte.
Mr. COLLINS briefly addressed the electors.
The SHERIFF then called for a show of hands; about
three thousand were held up' for Messrs. Sanford and
Tynte ; about one hundred for Mr. Escott. Mr. Escott
then demanded a poll.—(Frightful groans.) The meeting
then dispersed.