The Sun.
London, England, 1857-06-06 00:00:00

FROME ELECTION.

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Whit-Tuesday was selected for a public demonstration '
by the friends and supporters of Mr. Donald Nicoll, the
now member for this borough. By the time the express
train reached Fronae, nearly twenty thousand persons
were assembled and lined the way from the station to the
town. through which a well-arranged procession of
Forester°, and other charitable associations, or Trades
Unions, was duly paraded, together with banners and the
usual accompaniment of several bands of music. The vast
crowd at length assembled in an adjoining field, where
tents and every arrangement was made for the enjoyment
of a holyday by tho million.-
' Some addresses were offered by gentlemen who have
taken an interest in Mr. Nicoll's election, but special at-
tention was reserved for the remarks offered by the
gentleman, who spoke at some length, but deprecated
discussion, as he stated that, being now a representa-
tive of the community generally, ho would naturally ob-
ject to throw the apples of discord amongst them, indeed,
he was there merely to enjoy with them a holiday ; and
proceeded to pay a well-deserved compliment to
the charitable institutions whose procession through
the streets had been so much admired. Mr. Nicoll
said that in no other country is the word, save
where the Anglo-Saxon language was spoken, could such
institutions prosper. Elsewhere secret societies were
suspected to have treasonable thoughts ; but in these insti-
tutions loyalty over exists-i-indood, he believed every
member would freely shed the last drop of blood in his
v!ins to defend the throne of her, who, whether as a wife,
a mother, or a queen, deserved the love and duty of her
Ve.,Ple- The hon. gentleman rroceedf,al to address his
young fronds, who were rather boisterms, in their shouts
of " Nicoll for ever !" lie urged the lasses to follow the
counsel of their good friends, who had their best in-
terests at heart, and never forgot that it was their
mission to become the future helpmates -of England's
pride, its honest and intelligent working men, that they
could, by their example, lead them to the enjoyment
of much happiness ; undue visits to the public-house, and
many other ancient evils could be best avoided by a well-
ordered and comfortable home. To the la Is he would say,
more, as they would have to battle with the sterner rea-
alities of life, and he would give them this advice, Never
be daunted by the first disappointment : but if this cause
was right, let it merely urge thorn to renewed efforts,
which generally terminated in success. They might
think his position amongst them a sufficient illustra-
tion, because when he first accepted an invitation to
represent the borough he was defeated,. but conscious the
cause was right, he renewed his efforts, and the largo
minority was converted into a larger majority. Mr. Nicoll
said that it was highly probable that many of the lads
there before him might emigrate, and, by carrying ener-
getic and industrious habits to the lam' of their adoption,
they might contribute to the foundation of future mighty
empires ; but they would in all probability never cease to
have kindly recollections of the land of their birth.
They might half a eentury hence be talking to their
grandchildren, and speak of a Whit-Tuesday when thou-
sands assembled in their native town to welcome its re-
presentative, who by his industry had carved for him-
self a career of usefulness, and had not without honour,
as' he had been made sheriff of the greatest city in
tho world before he was thirty years of age, and less than
ten years from his shrievality he was called to represent
a borough with which he bedlong bad commercial relations.
Ho (Mr. Nicoll) was another instance, however humble a
man's occupation be, yet, if pursued honourably, it could
not, and would not, affect him in the oyes of sensible men.
The honourable gentleman was loudly cheered throughout
his speech, and after the enjoyment of many rural sports,
togeiher with dancing, continued to a lato hour, the holy-
day crowd at length separated, highly gratified by the
arrangements that had been made for their enjoyment.

MARKET NEWS.—(This Day.)

COVENT GARDEN.
The supplies generally were on the increase, yet the
'rade ruled firm, as follows:—
FRUIT.

Pineapples, per lb.6sod tolOsi Filberts, per 113.....01 to Os Od
Colonial do., ea Os Oil to Os Odl Cobs., p. 100 lbs. 110 s to s
Grapes, per lb Os Od to 12e Almonds, p. lb. Os Od to Os Od
Foreign do 030 d to Os Od «Taln Ls, per 100 Od too sOd
Melons, each .ssOd to 10a 0(1 Figs, per doz Os to Os Od
Peaches, p. doz.24s to 30s 0(1 Strawberries, per
Nectarines, do. 24s to 30s 0(1 ounco 4d to is
Apples, p. h. sv. 6s Od to 8s Od Gooseberries, per
Pears, per d0z....10s to Os Od half sieve ....2s Od to 4s Od
Oranges, per 100.5 s Od to 12s Currants, p. do. Os Od to Os Od
Lemons, p. doz. Os 9d to is 6d Plums, per do. Os Od to Os Od
Apricots,p. doz. Os Od to Os Od Green gages, do. Os Od to Os Od
Cherries, perllb. 18 6d to 12.31 Raspberries, p. potl. Od to Od