The Sun.
London, England, 1832-12-08 00:00:00

Government, so that a creditor could recover 5/. without
the need of a lawyer.
Gor.n, Esq., seconded the nominrtion, and in a
very able speech, pointed out the arduous labours of Dr.
Lushington, in the cause of Reform. Hr hail been twenty-
five years in the field, and it was right that he should
taste the fruit of the tree of victory.—(Applause.)
Dr. LUSHINGTON then came forward amidst loud ap-
plause, and it was long before silence could be obtained,
and when the clamour had subsided, the Loarned Doctor
spoke in so low a tone that it would be even unfair to
the eloquent detailed sentences we heare to at.
tetnyt even an epitome of his address. He said
his principles were known at home and abroad—it would be
almost a waste of time to reiterate them. He longed to see
the cause of the people tciumphant, and that universal
freedom should be known throughout the world—when
the despotic powers of the continent should be swept away
by the universal voice of indignant nature.—(Rapturous ap-
plause.) The learned candidate retired, loudly cheered, by a
vast majority of the meeting.
B. WADI)EN, Esq., then proposed Col. Stanhope, a gentle-
man who had made pledges, and he would redeem them.
Among those pledges were, that he would vote for the aboli-
tion of assessed taxes, for triennial Parliaments, vote by
ballot, and the removal of all tax es upon knowledge.—(Loud
applause.) He would moreover attempt an alteration in the
tithe system, for it was lamentable to consider that in the
the sister kingdom, there had been 21,003 lives lost in 25 years,
in consequence of that abominable system, and we can't be-
lieve it. "Is is true, and by the tender mercies of Almighty
God, and implore you to have mercy on Ireland, by electing such
persons as will remove the shackles by which they are bound.
The Gentleman he (the mover) had the honour to propose
was no new Reformer, he had been in Greece, and there
he premoted the establisment of schools, and even the
vote by ballot. In India lie had used beneficiol effects to
remove the census from the public press—in tact he was
such such a man as would suit the Borough, he
to represent because he would endeavour to promote the
interest of his oonstituents...Applause, and " If he does
all you say, its as much as we expect.)
JOHN TAYLOR, Esq. seconded the motion, and adverted
to the public life ol the Gallant Colonel, A great call had
been made for the ballot, and he thought that what the Colo-
nel had done in 1823 in Greece, was enough to prove that he
was not now acting under any new light, or that the necessity
of rote by ballot had just broken in upon hjm.
Colonel STANHOPE crma forward, and was loudly
cheered. He alluded to the topics which had been dis-
cussed—he pledged himself to do every thing which he
had promised to do when he had met them on previous
occasions—they knew Iris sentiments, and he hoped that
they would prove them by making a trial of his sincerity
—(Applause—yes, we will).
WILLIAM SIMPSON, Esq. proposed William Clay,
Esq. as the fourth candidate. lie bad long
known that gentleman. He was an excellent
man, and, with respect to knowledge, he was more learned
than himself, (Mr. S.)—(Loud laughter.) He meant he had a
greater knowledge of the world, and a gentleman who would
promote knowledge among the lower classes of the people.
Mr. COATF.S seconded the nomination,fand in doing so,
be wished not to be thought inimical to any other candi•
date, because they were not Reformers, nor should
anything escape his lips which could be
construed. into ill-nature against the other
Gentlemen, all of whom he highly respected. The Gentleman
he had the honour to second was a friend to cheap Government
cheap law, cheap religion, and cheap bread.—(Foud applause.)
Colonel CLAY came forward and said, that he stood be-
fore them as a person not unknown, but he might be politi-
tically unknown. He hoped, however, that his political
birth would commence with his being returned for tire Tower
Hamlets.—(Cheers.) He had frequently addressed different
bodies of constituents in several parts of the borough
but now he had to speak before myriads, and as he was
the last speaher, it would be a waste of time to reiterate
drinciples and sentiments entertained by him, which
were already known. A great deal had been said about
the Ballot. Whether he pledged himself or not, he would
use every effort that the people should have fair represen-
tation. If the ballot was practicable, he should not oppose it
That man had yet to appear who was more art advocate for cheap

Government than himself. He was one of themselves ; he had

nothing to do with the taxes but to pay them. He only asked
them for their votes as one of the middeling class—one of the
class of tradesmen : it would be casting a stigma on that large
class, to say there was not one in it tit to represent its interests.
Let them at the West-end have one humble individual who
would act as interpreter to them on the great questions of trade
and commerce. These were his principles and his intentions.
He threw himself on the people with confidence, and if re-
turned as one of their representatives, he would act with
whoever else was their choice.—(Cheers.)

Mr. Gorr wished to address the electors, but was mei

with tremendous hissing and cries of " how many com-
mittees have you heen on," and " Judas Iscariot." After
seven)l vain attempts to be heard, the gentleman retired.
The names of the Honourable Candidates were then put
up. For Captain Marryatt very few hands were held up,
amidst much groaning. The name of Dr. Lushington was
then put, when nearly two.thirds of the meeting held up their
hands. Then followed that of Colonel Stanhope, which
was received with immense cheering, anb nearly every
man that present held up his hand. For Mr. Clay

the shesv was very respectable, much more so than that for
Captain Maryatt.
The Returning-office then declared that the election
had fallen on the lion. Colonel Stanhope and Stephen
Lushington, Esq., which again called forth an almost
universal shout.

Colonel STA NHOPE rose to return his heartfelt gratitude

to the electors for their kindness in placing him at the
head of the candidates by their show of hands. He
would assure them that if they returned him to
Parlfament he would not let one session pass till be brought
forward the question of the vote by ballot.—(Cheers.)
He knew that even in that hamlet many respectable people
could not give a fair unbiassed vote, without almost ruin-
ing themselves—this was a system which could not be al-
lowed to laq.—(Cheers.)
Dr. LUSHINGTON then came forward, amidst great
(Cheering.) He had also to return his thanks for the proud si-
tuation which he then occupied. He had no doubt but that
his friends would come forward, and place him in an equally
honourable situat'on. He begged his friends to come forward
early. A poll was then demanded on the part of Capt. Mar.
ryatt and Mr. Clay, which the Returning-officer stated weuld
begin on Monday morning, at 9 o'clock.

Dr. LUSHINGTON presented himself, as be said, to per-
form a plasing duty. No one present but must have seen
have seen the very impartial conduct of their returning-
officer.—(Cheers.) He knew the great importance of
having an honest and impartial man in that situation, for
he had often seen candidates lose their election through
the gross partiality of that office, but in all his experience
he hsd never seen the duties better performed than on the

day. He knew he need say no more to induce every per
son present to hold up his hand—they had seen the way

i❑ which those duties bad been dune.

Mr. CLAY said he was most proud to sceond the mo,

ion, and was glad to have the opportunity of bearing his

humble testimony to what the other Honourable Candidate

had said. He would only add that he hoped every thing would
be conducted after them in the same good humour as then

prevailed. He was not there to Oppose any one—he
wished nothing but a fair field and no fa:our—if he was the
best man—then they would elect him—if not, he would
bow with submission to their decision. If elected, he would
only further add, that he would do cll in his power for the inte-
rests of the Hamlets; and work with any one whom their choice
The poll was then adjourned till Monday morning at nine
o'clock.

Dr. Lushington drove off soon after, amidst very general
cheering.

Colonel Stanhope had a long procession of his friends,
who wore white and blue favours. They formed a long
procession headed by a band playing, " See the Conquering
Hero Comes." The Colonel brought up the rear in his splendid
carriage and four. He seemed to be the great favourite and wa
most loudly cheered.