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

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE.

The poll closed for this election on Wednesday; and, as
was anticipated, at least by the Liberal party, Lords Mil-
ton and Brudenell were the successful candidates. The
Tories started the third candidate, Mr. Tryon, in the hope
of throwing Lord Milton out of the field, and used the
words " Corn Laws" as a bugbear, to frighten the senses
of the agriculturists. His Lordship, however, has been
too long in the school to be alarmed at such shadows. His
election might have been " booked" as certain, had he
permitted the redoubled force of the Tories to have been
brought against him. However, as a punishment for their
temerity, Mr. Hanbury came forward and shared the con-
test with his Lordship, who was ultimately placed, as he
was entitled to be, at the head of the poll. The following
is the concluding statement :
Milton
Brudenell
Hanbury
Tryon

1562
1543
1456
4270

BEDFORD SHIRE.

On Monday last the nomination took place, when each
party " whetted their swords" for the fray ; and having
escorted their favourite candidates to the hustings, the
Sheriff (A. Gregory, Esq.) opened the business of the
day. The candidates were, Sir Peter Payne and Lord
Charles Russell, on the Liberal interest, opposed by Mr.
Stuart, an extensive landholder in the:county. Every
thing passed off quietly, and formed a contrast to the tu-
multuous proceedings which took place at the town elec-
tion. A strong contest is expected.

NO TT IN GHAMS H IRE. —(Northern Division.)

SECOND DAY.

Lumley
Houldsworth
Gardiner

The poll is not finally closed at Mansfield, in conse-
quence of an adjournment on the first day on account of
disturbances; but as there are not more than 60 electors
to roil there, the contest may be considered at an end.

NORTH NOTTINGHAM.

TO THE EDITOR OF TEE SUN.

Slll,—The county election concluded last night ( Wed-
nesday), the gross and final state of the poll is as fol-
lows :—Lumley, 1,691 ; Houldsworth, 1,375 ; Gardiner,
1,183. From which you will see that the liberal candi-
date is beaten by a majority of 192. This is a miserable
triumph for the Tories, as with the most flagrant bribery,
and the undue advantages the Aristocracy have been taking
with their tenants, combined with the opposition Colonel
Gardiner has met with from the Duke of Portland, the
Foljanabes, Earl Manvers, and others who ought, from
previous acts, to have been with him, but who on this
occasion deserted the cause, in consequence of the Colonel
being an advocate for the ballot. Another important fea-
ture in this election is, the tenantry of Lord Melbourne and
the Duke of St. Alban's were ordered (by these Jacks in
office, better known I.y the name of stewards) to vote for
Mr. Holudsworth. These circumstances prove that the
Reformers are not vanquishued, but that this stronghold
of Toryism has received such a shock that it will never be
able to recover itself.—Your's,
Nottingham, Dec. 20. A FRIEND.

NORTH DURHAM, DEC. 19.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE SUN.

Sta,—l hasten to communicate to you the glorious re-
sult of the poll for North Durham county election, which
terminated this day at 4 o'clock, after a most arduous and
well fought field of two days, of which the Reformers of
this district have the more reason to be justly proud, when
it is considered the pwerful army of interest they had to
contend against by the coalition of the hot-headed Marquis
of Londonderry, and the influence of the members of the
wealthy Cathedral Church of Durham, who have u•ed
every intimidation they could devise, both with regard to
those who lease under them, and also to every tradesman
of whom they had bought a pennyworth of goods. Is not
such conduct as this greatly to be reprobated, and does it
not imperatively call for the adoption of the ballot? I
think it does ; and the day is surely fast approaching,
when these domineering and lordly clergymen of our over-
grown Church establishment will he taught all humility
(a virtue that they do not at present possess), and be made
to perform properly every Christian and relative duty to
society. Thus has this spirited county returned eight Re-
formers to Parliament (and with every prospect of the re•
manning two yet to be chosen being so likewise)—a glori-
onsvietory achieved over corruption, and worthy the imita-
tion of all England. 1 subjoin the final state of the poll for
the diff-rent districts in this division :
Lainhton. Williamson. Braddyll.
Durham 439 357 443
Sunderland 598 397 512
South Shields
Lauchestcr
Chester-le-street 558 42.1 258
Whickhain 531 612 153

2558

218'2

Yours, Sir,
A CONSTANT READER.

BEWDLEY AND STOURPOItT.

The old Tory constituency of Bewdley, which has given
the representation of that borough for many years to the
family of one of their Aldermen, has been overturned by
the Reform Bill. The extension of the franchise to the re.
spectab!e inhabitants in general of Bewdley and Stourport,
was hailed by them with much Satisfaction. They delayed
to show any ostentatious display of their gladness at being
enabled to send the man of their own choice to Parlia-
ment until they came to the practical commencement of
their new functions by the election of Sir Thomas Edward
Winnington, Bart., of Standford Court. On Wednesday
the 12th inst. the worthy Baronet left Standford Court,
escorted by 30 gentlemen of his neighbours. On his reach-
ing Stourport, the populace took the horses from his car -
riage, and he was drawn through the whole of that town,
surrounded by the exulting electors. The cheers and huzzas
of all parties marked the depth of their enthusiasm. The
procession was preceded by an excellent hand and appro.
priate banners. The windows of all the houses were filled
with well dressed females, whO, by smiles and waving
of handkerchiefs, cheered on the electors in proceed-
ing to enjoy the first fruits of their n 'twat rights as Eng-
lishmen. The cavalcade then proceeded towards Bewdley,
augmented by many of the Stourport electors on horse-
back. Ten sheep, roasted whole, were divided out to the
populace of Stourport, and plenty of ale giver, them to
drink success to the completion of their triumph at
Bewdley. The procession was met near Wribbenhall by
a very large and respectable body of the electors of Bewd-
ley and Wribbenhall with music and many elegant flags; and
the horses were again removed amidst deafening shouts of
congratulation on the arrival of Sir Thomas and their
Stourport associates in the new constituency. The flags and
e decorations
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Bewdley
by incessant
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the the whole of
the day.
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fienvce in theannos,
morning
inagctd:
actively
The people generally had been busy in the morn-
ing erecting many triumphal arches across the streets, and
decorating their houses with laurel and a profusion
of flags. The extent of this display rendered the

contrast very conspicuous, a few of the house
of the vanquished Tories being shut up, and the
blinds of the windows down. The procession proceeded
through Wribbenhall, and on crossing the bridge into
Bewdley, was conducted through all the streets of the
town (alas! the old rotten borough) amidst the plaudits
and rejoicing of the happy populace. None of the emblems
of o'd corporate humbug were to be seen ; the gowns and
old paraphernalia were wisely thought safer in the mourn-
ful houses of their possessors. The populace, after the
full enjoyment of their gratification in receiving Sir
'Thomas (their worthy and respected Lord of the Manor,
the champion of their rights in former Parliaments, where
he has sa►, though not sent there by his numerous friends
at Bewdley), at last allowed him and the electors to enter
the Guildhall, where the election was proceeded with.
Arthur Ikey, E;q., proposed Sir Thomas Edward
Winnington, Bart., and was seconded in the nomi.
nation by Jonathan Worthington, Esq., there being no
other candidate. The electors were asked thrice, " Whom
will you have to represent you in Parliament?" " Sir
Thomas," was the unanimous reply, and the Bailiff declared
him duly elected. The ceremony of chairing was now
proceeded with, and Sir Thomas was carried through the
principal streets of Bewdley and Wribbenhall, preceded
by the Bewdley band, and many tasteful flags, surrounded
by the electors, and many gentlemen, his private friends.
The acclamations of joy, the sound of bells, the roar of can-
non, the greetings of the numerous and highly respectable
assemblage of the fair sex, the fineness of the day, there
being no shower but that of pieces of silver from
the hand of the worthy Baronet, all contributed to
make the scene one of the most enlivening that had
ever been witnessed in Bewdley. Sir Thomas then
withdrew to the George Inn, the front of which was
covered by festoons of laurel and flowers, both natural and
artificial. The sheep were now being done, and were
served to the poorer classes, with bountiful supplies of ale
from all the public•houses. General mirth, and success
to Sir Thomas was the order of the day. A party to en
Certain Sir Thomas had been arranged, consisting of Lords
Lyttleton, Foley, Dorchester, Sir Christopher Smith,
Bart., Sir Edward Blount, Bart., the Hon. T. H. Foley,

Mr. Hodgetts Foley, M.P. far Droitwich, the Rev. T.
Pearson, the Rev. E. A. Ingram, Captain Winnington,
and many other gentlemen, the friends and electors of Sir
Thomas. The company, consisting of above eighty, sat
down to dinner in the George Inn. At 3, Arthur Skey,
Esq., took the chair ; J. Worthington, Esq., presided at
the foot of the table. The toasts and bumpers were ap••

propriate to the objects of the meeting, the fervour of all
was exhibited with full force. The speeches were neat,
and embraced topics natural to the meeting. Lord Foley
said it was the first time in the county he had had a public
opportunity of replying to his health as Lord Lieutenant.
His notice of the means that have led to, and the benefits
to be expected from, triumphs like the present, was in ac-
cordance to his Lordship's known zeal for the welfare of
the country. The notice of absent friends and corpora-
tions, known to be politically opposed, but private friends
to the worthy Member, were toasted with respect by the
party. The party met, sat late, and separated, happily
together, and happy in the caase. The dinner and wines,
and the exertions of Miss Ree to entertain the guests met
with general approbation.