The Sun.
London, England, 1826-06-15 00:00:00

COUNTY OF ESSEX.

- Yesterday was the day appointed for the election of Members of
Parliament for the county of Essex. At an early hour Chelms-
ford wore that gay and lively appearance which the county town-
usually assumes on these occasions, • -
The utmost good humour prevailed, as it .Was understood that
no, intention existed of contesting the County; though placards
had been issued for several days, calling on the freeholders to in-
vite T. G. Brameton, Esq., a highly resliectable gentleman of the
blue, or court party, to become their Representative.
The partisans having ranged themselves on each wide, and all
-the necessary forms having been complied with, and proclamation
Made, the huoinese of the day. was commenced.
Sir G. 11. Smits% said, the pleasing task devolved upon him to
propose the. re-election of their faithful friend, - Admiral Sir Eliab
Harvey,. as 'one of the Representatives of the County in Parlia-
ment. (Applause.)
•
51r. LoeKwooo seconded the nomination.

Sir T. J 3. MA:mm(4 said, without further preface, he would
propose Charles Celli' Western, Esq., as a fit and proper person
to represent the County of Essex in Parliament. (Applause.)
Mr. J. DisHEY said, it had. fallen td his lot, before thet day, to'
address the Freeholders of Essex, but he never recollected any oc-
casion On which be felt himself so highly honoured:as the • present.
To be the seconder of a gentleman like Mr. Western, as the Repre-
sentative of a County like Essex, was a distinction h, which tim
men could aspire. (Applause). lie was the friend of the Litmus_
ing poor—of the agricultural occupier—of the wretched
On all those (location., his (Mr. Dianey's) heartund hand went
with him; and he seconded his nomination with feelings which he
could not express.—(Applause.)
Sir ELIAS HARVEY then presented himself, , and was received
wish considerable applause, lle began by referring to his con-
duct since he had been their representative, awa proof that whet-
c~ yr he had professed he bad endeavoured to perform. Having
connnented upon the Corn laws, he remarked, that however
iMpOrtant that question might be to the Agricultural interest,
there was one other question at. least equal to it, he alluded to
the Catholic Question. He would state his reasons for his oppo..
iitinn to these claiMs. He felt that there was great danger in
tampering with established institutions. They would,' perhaps,
better understand what he meant by some lines that roust have
been familiar to them all in- their childhood

" Hominy Dumpty sat on a Iva,
Ilumpty Thimpty had a great fall,
Not all the king's horses, nor all the Kittle men,
Can set Ilumpty Dumpty up again.".—(Laughter and applause.)
The reflections of his mind every day more satisfied him, that he
was correct in his conclusione with regard to this lineation.—
'(" What do you say as to Slavery, Admiral?" from several voices
in the milltitude.).L.NO man wan a greater enemy to Slavery thrift
himself, hut he thought, due time should be given, and cousidera-
tint, had to the distressing condition of the planters.--[While the
Gallant. Admiral was speaking, he was interrupted by calls to
speak louder. In limier to one of theae calls, he declared, that if
he had a voice strong enough, it ahould ring in their ears like the
Great Bell of Boui.l
Mr. Buacu Wan' ram appeared on the part of his relative, to
'tate how much he regretted that indispoilition had prevented him
attending that day on the hustings. Mr. 'Western's health was
rapidly improVing, and he (Mr. Burch Western) could assure
them that, long hettire his services would be reipiired in Parlia-
ment, he would be ready to give them. If lie were again returned to
Parliament, they would find Miff the firm supporter of those prin-
cipleswhich
.hed at tiro recornmended him ta their notice.—
(Applause.)
Thu Urinsit-Stitatter . was then about to put the tpicetion,
when a generalcall wacraieeti from the multitude for the nomi-
nation of Mr. Brainston. .After it had continued for some time,
tions, and addressed the freeholdera in a short speech.
Mr. Bitaaisme stepped forward amidst very general acclaim-
Mr. Ilaiimarr said he kneW he was but an humble individual,
and therefore
would not venture to- propose Air. Bremeton, but
he wished some prison of greeter weight to step forward for that

purpose, as he knew the general feeling of the county was in his
favour.

Mr., PETER WRIGHT presented himself, but could not, for
mottle time, obtain a hearing. He said, he trusted he should have
what every freeholder was entitled to—a fair hearing ; and Ap-
pealed to the Sheriff, whose duty it was to keep silence.
Mr. W. MAsiix, the Under-SliCriff, said, it was the parti-
Cular wish of the Sheriff that Mr. Wright should be patiently
heard.

Mr. WatonT proceeded—,He .01 sorry that any objection
should be Made to what be was about to say; sure he was, that
he had never, on any public oecasion, addressed the county in
such a way as to call for the unfair attack that haft been made
upon him.—(Disapprobation.)-:—Ile again appealed to the Sheriff
to keep silence.

The SIIERItT assured him that it was utterly impossible to pre-
vent tke public from manifesting their feelings.
Mr. WRIGHT—Sir, it is your duty to take them into custody
—(Great uproar.)
SHERIFF_What power have 1, sir, to do OP you wish me ?
Mr. Witionr said, he was sure they were not freeholders who
made the noise. He had only a few words to say, and if they
would hear them, he would be as short as possible. When he
rose to address them it was not with a view to Create dissension,
hut to express the high gratification he hoped some day to feel in
seeing Mr. Brameton placed in Parliament as one of their Repre-
sentatives. He thanked them for the patience with which they
had heard him.

Sir G. H. SMYTH said, that as at present Mr. Braniston was
not a candidate, he trusted the Sheriff would be allowed to go on
with the business of the day.

After a few observations from Sir John Tyre!), at whose sug-
-gestion three cheers were given for Sir Eliab Harvey, and three
others for Mr. Bramaton ; a show of hands was taken with respect
to the, two candidates, Sir Eliab Harvey and Mr. Western. A
large majority appeared in favour of both.
The SHICRIFF then declared them both duly elected, after which
three chem were given-for Mr. Western.
Sir ELIAR Haavair returned thanks for his re-election.

Three cheers were then again given for SiiEliabll;;;ey.
Mr. flaxen WEsrear. returned thanks, in his relatives name,
and said he would take a speedy opportunity of doing so himself
in peg eon.

Three cheers were then again given for Mr. Western.
Mr. Punt WRIGHT moved the thanks of the Meeting to the
High Sheriff, for his impartial conduct in the Chair.
The motion Ives carried by acclamation, with three times three
cheers.

Sir ELIA Ft Ihavvr begged to inform his friends before they
separated, that roast beef and plum puddings were provided for
them a11.7--(Great applaime.)—The High Sheriff, the. Members,
and their friends then withdrew from the hustings, and the' free-
holders dispersed.
_

In about half an hour afterwards the ceremony of chairing was
performed, in which Mr. Burch Western acted as proxy for his
relative.

CAMBRIDGE, WEDNESDAY AIORNING.

The sohninistration of the bribery oath, and the uproar to which
it last night gave rise, have produced an astonishing sensation in
this town, especially as it is known to have been levelled against
those non-residents who, it was supposed/ would, us usual, stipu-
late for their expellees.

A cry of " Scandalous, shameful, disgraceful,. the oath ought
never to have been tendered," burst from all parts of the hall.
The Chancellor quitted his seat and walked away. Business was
suspended. One gentleman, got upon the table and addressed the
Members, and, as far as could be ascertained amidst the uproar,
he was understood, that he never had felt himself insulted till that
day. The proposers of the oath ought to be ashamed of them-
selves. They bad insulted the Universities in the most gross
manner. It was treating them worse than if they were members
of the most corrupt borough in the kingdom, for even in such a
place no one would think of proposing the oath indiscriminately.
This address was received with thunders of applause,. on the sub-
siding of which, other members expressed themselves to the same
effect. At: last a general cry arose for the resumption of business,
to which the Vice-Chancellor yielded, and having again taken hip,
seat at the table, numerous votes were tendered. and received,
without any further mention of the Bribery Oath.
At • At eight o'clock this morning the polling. recommenced, with
the same formalities as before, with the exception that. the Bri-
bery Oath was no longer requited. The business, however, pro-
ceeded very languid for the first few hours. About twelve o'clock.
however, this.bustle increased/ end it is probable, when the
London coaches arrive, the polling will become its brisk as yes-
yesterday. . The galleries ware almost_ empty during the greater
part of this. owning. • - • •
'The following was the rate or the poll at eight o'clock
Copley - - Olatlkee. .
Paltnereten • 3931 241
It is thought Goulburn's stock of yews is nearly exhausted.—
At the beginning of the business two of the electors called upon
the Vice-Chancellor to see ,the bribery' oath administered. This
they were entitled to call for according to the Act of Parliament,
but it created a great deal of indignation, and ninny who were re-
quired did so under strong protestations of insult. Some of the 111111.
resident voters also, on the other bend, said, if this '•was insisted
on from them, it ought to be exacted front the-residents, and
accordingly it was fin• some time taken by both ;, bits in the even-
ing so much was said about it, that the two who insisted where
obliged to abandon their point .and retire.
I rather• suspect these gentlemen (who are said tube two young
lawyers, though their names are not known as such, viz. Brand
and Paynter), thought that it was bribery to have the expeneee of
travelling paid. I believe it has been determined by. the House
that Lona fide conveyance may be atibrded at the expence of the
Candidate, and this was their mistake. Probably this business
will be a good deal exaggerated in these times of dearth of news,
but this was about the trite hearing. . . .
At the close of the poll the numbers werefoe---.
The Attorney General 579 I Mr. %tikes - 1390-
Lord Palmerston 125 Mr. Goulburn - 330

ROC HESTER—Wanw rsna v. -
The oldest inhabitants do not recollect a more animated contest
than the present election displays. Mr. Dundas was secured this
morning, by possessing more than a moiety of the vote for-this
citY. The poll closed---
Mr. Bernd- - 27li Major-Gen. Armstrong 25$

To-morrow will try their strength; but the contest may coil
time beyond it. As to the ultimate inane, no idea can be formed.
The two lenders of the Government interest, now that Mr. Don-
de' is secure, have espoused different, sides—the one supporting
Mr, Bernal, the other Major-Gen. Armstrong; and as their in-
Mimeo is pretty well balanced, the struggle may he protracted
and severe. it is odd to see parties who have hitherto avoided
any political intercourse with each other, now coalescing for the
italic of proving the relative influence of the simportera of the
Ministerial, party—brothers-in-law, whom the Hines designate
des Gens parvenue.