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to hurt the feelings or detract from the reputation of any '
man ; and in whatever public, contest he might be engaged he I
would always follow the same course. It had been insinuated
that in some observations that he had made that he
had given Alderman Farebrother and his friends offence.
He could assure that gentleman that such was very far from
his intentions ;_ if he had done so it was in the warmth of
excitement, and he trusted that it would be forgotten.
Though there might be some differences between his Right
Hon. Colleague and himself, he would tell the meeting that
they would never damage the cause of public good or that of
liberty. He had and ever would maintain his own independence
of opinion, and he should never shrink from that. As a
proof of that, he would appeal to his past Parliamentary con-
duct.--( Hear, hear.) No act of his had been against the
people's good. He had appealed to the electors of Lambeth
whether it had been so or not, and they had given the verdict
in his favour.—( Cheers.) On every occasion, when the sub-
ject had been brought forward of publishing authentic
lists of the votes of Members, he had always supported
it, considering it as one of the most important docu-
ments that could be laid before the public ; for by that,
and by almost that alone, the constituents of every Member
knew the course he was -pursuing.—( Cheers.) When the
subject of reducing the overgrown establishment of the Irish
Church was brought forward, he was at his post advocating so
important a measure. He would tell his Right Hon. Col-
league that a great number of the electors of the borough
felt extremely hurt at the expressions he had made use of on
Saturday.—( Cries of " Yes, yes," and " No, no.") All that
he bad to say on that subject was comprised in a few words by
an old English poet—
. 'Whilst danger lasteth, kindness was professed—
That danger passed, the short-lived union ends,
The road divides, and so divide the friends."
The day was not quite over, and he still hoped that all ill
feeling would subside. All private feeling ought to be put on
one side, but he was not bound to forget upon that hustings
what had passed.—[ Hisses.] Whist on the hustings he
was bound to maintain the course he had adopted, he was
not going from those hustings to carry away any political feel-
ings which would injure the cause of the people ; but on the
hustings he was not going to flinch from any contest or
opposition that could be brought against him by any person.
He respectfully thanked the electors for the honour they had ,
conferred upon him, and whenever they found that he was not
representing them, they had only to call upon him, and he
would instantly resign his trust into their hands.
Mr. LETT then came forward, amidst much confusion, to
return thanks for Mr. Alderman Farebrother. In the course
of Mr. Lett's address, the half of which was not heard
in consequence of the noise and confusion which prevailed, he
ascribed the defeat of Mr. Alderman Farebrother to the coali-
tion between Mr. Tennyson and Mr. Hawes.
Mr. TENNYSON again addressed the electors in consequence
of the observations which fell from Mr. Hawes relative to the
conduct of himself and his Committee, advocating in strong
terms the course they had pursued, and deprecating the state-
ments of Mr. Hawes.
Mr. HAWES defended the conduct of himself and his Com-
mittee, and denied any coalition with either of the other
candidates.
Mr. PALMER congratulated the electors on the choice
they had made. He trusted that all party differences
would be forgotton, and nothing would give him greater
pleasure than to see Mr. Hawes and Mr. Tennyson shake hands.
(Here Mr. Hawes and Mr. Tennyson shook each other
most cordially by the hand, amidst several distinct rounds of
applause.)
Mr. REDHEAD, the Chairman of Mr. Hawes' Committee,
also congratulated the electors in the choice they had made,
and thanks being given to the Returning Officer, the meeting
broke up.
Messrs. Tennyson and Hawes were most enthusiastically
cheered on leaving the hustings.

AYLESBURY.
From our Second Edition of last night.
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 855
Hanmer 586
Hobhouse
Lee
Total number of votes polled 1,192
As soon as the polling was concluded, Mr. HOBHOUSE, 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, upon
the ceremony of a chairing. After some deliberation, it was
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
finally 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
Dashwood 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. HOBHOUSE 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 I do not grudge them their triumph—we at
least have had our ovation. 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 are 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 contest, it was only an
error ofjudgment ; he was always of opinion that so long as he
maintained his course, my cause would be improved 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 whom 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, you all know when
we are in these circumstances, having two reformers in the
field, to plump, is to act against the second candidate. Now I
will say you have a duty to perform, but you are not dis-
heartened by this defeat any more than I am, for there are
new battles to be fought which I trust are to be followed 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 in my heart
which will respond to the last hour of my existence. When I
is-3e such men as those around me—men distinguished by
industry and integrity, what cause have I to grudge this
hard triumph of the Tories ? The Reformers have defeated
them in almost every part of England, and it will be some
consolation to you to know that your Members will be in the
minority in the new Parliament. What a cause of triumph
to triumph and exult, and still be in a minority !—and so they
will—this is very good cause of congratulation for us. I
have been attending in the County Hall to-day and my exer-
tions yesterday have made me hoarse, so that I cannot speak at
that length I should wish. But I cannot refrain from
touching on the conduct of a man in this borough, Mr. Ryde.
I see no reason, when the press turns itself to personality and
calumny, that editors and authors should remain anonymous; he
has misrepresented me in every part of his description of the
day of nomination. I ask him, does he think the Colonel is
so spotless that he cannot be touched ? Let him bear in mind
the old proverb, that they who dwell in glass houses should
not be the first to throw stones. Does he think the Colonel's
political opinions are those of the people of England ? I say
he had better take care of the public character of the
Colonel before he assails mine, and he will find enough to do ;
' but if he attacks me I shall hold him (as every public man who
calumniates another should be held) up to public scorn and
hatred. With regard to the course the present Ministry may
pursue I am indifferent, for they must be defeated, and you
will have cause to rejoice as well as I shall. If you had sent
me as your reprentative to Parliament, I would have done my
best to aid their destruction. They talk of asking for a fair
trial I Did Lord Melbourne's administration receive a fair
trial ?—( Hear.) They talk of asking for a fair trial I
Will they give the Vote by Ballot and Triennial Par-
liaments a fair trial? Having acknowledged that Dr. Lee
has treated me with every civility, I have now to offer you
my heartfelt and honest thanks for the great and overwhelm-
ing exertions you have made in my service. If you shall ever
think my services can contribute to your cause, I will come
forward again. If those who have it in their power to procure
my retitrn will not come forward with that degree of energy
that ought to be expected from them,, hey shall ever be
exposed 'to all the evils of having Tory Members.
The Tories have reason to think there are a number of half-
and-half men who will never give me their support but we
will never give way—there shall be no neutrality, they mnst