The Sun.
London, England, 1826-08-10 00:00:00

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suni of money, and the advances having been trade the paper,
it was unfair to require payment in specie. Such a return to a
metalliii currency would also be destructive to thtr country anks,
and without wishing to encourage gambling speculailpmss
he
thought respectable country banks of vital importance, aid AL
serving of encouragement. Mr. Ludlow then atherted to his
own situation:—With respect to what had passed he felt but one
prevailing sentiment-'.-this" was not regret that he had not suc-
ceeded (though to have held the situation of their representative
would have been to him a source of the highest pride and gratifi-
eatien)—the great sentiment with which he was penetrated was
that of gratitude to tint burgesses of Bridgnorth, foe the support
which they had given to him—a stranger—labouring under every
disadvantage—arriving too, as he had done, so late as to preclude
the possibilitsof his Paying them any personal .attention. He had
also to conte/111 against other circumstances, to which he should
but slightly allude, but he could not help observiin that had he
not been opposed by an unexpected combination of s'otes, the re-
sult of the poll, he could not doubt, would have been yen' dill"'
rent from what it was ; he mentioned no names, he utteredno
complaints. But it must be evident that many electors a:vould
have honoured him with their votes, could they have combii.**l
them with the vote given to one of the gentlemen opposed to him.
While scarcely one of the 354 who had given him their votes
would have given the tenth part of a vote to the other of thoie
candidates.---It was, moreover, highly gratifying to him to express'
his conviction, that not one act was done by any gentleman in his
interest which might not be looked hack to with satisfaction.
(True, true, true). Mr. Ludlow then shortly alluded to the rea-
sons which had induced him to retire, and save his opponents a
moment's unneeessary trouble, after his own chance of success did
not appear certain—(immense plaudits)—adding, that he had sat
up throughout the night in consultation with his friends, and in
coming to a conclusion, the earliest communication was made to
the other candidates. (" It is the fact. I'm glad you have men-
tioned it, because a contraryreport has been circulated," from Cap-
tain Lappet). One good result, however, must follow from the
contest, it was now ar dear as the sun at noon day that the inde-
pendence of the borough was in the hands of the electors. A les-
son had been taught, that at the dissolution of Parliament, when
a gentleman offered him.self as delegate for any place possessing
the privilege of appointing representatives, a little courtesy must
be paid to the right. and feelings of the electors. This was a
lesson which late circumstances had taught to every one who
was not too high to learn If he were, bye and bye, when eou-
viction was forced upon him, the knowledge might come too
late for him to profit by it. With respect to the future; as he
had said before, if the electors should wish to select any gen.-
tleman nearer to them, whose claims were stronger than his
own, and of whose principles they approved, he would resign
hie pretensious to the honour of representing them with cheer-
follies.% but if at the next opportunity they should still think
as favourably of him, he should be most ready and willing to obey
their call ; and unless circumstances should arise to render such
a step impossible, he would he found at his post: " And now,
gentlemen, ' said Mr. Ludlow, " I end as I began, the great and
overpowering feeling of my heart is gratitude for your support and
encouragement, and I must sit down conscious of my inability to
express my sense of the obligations which I owe to you."
The addles, of Mr. Ludlow was heard with the deepest Otto-
tion, and frequently interrupted by bursts of applause.
Mr. Luimow then proposed " the Bailiffs, Aldermen, and Bur-
gesses of Bridgnorth."
Mr. Alderman SHIPMAN returned; thanks, and expressed his
hope that the electors would never again lose sight of their best
interests in their own independence.-
The next toast was, " The independent 354 Burgesses who
voted for Mr. Liadlow, and may their example increase their
numbers." •

" Tht Clrigv, Genttt, independent Yeomrark 'of-the'
nitighbourhoed, who united with the Burgesses in support of Mr.
Ludlow."

The Rev. Mr. Data returned thanks, .4 Shamed," he said,
" be the hand, clerieal or laical, that should refuel its aid to an
good ac anee.7
Mr.'Wkron,, and thanks to him for his attendance."
Mr. r kyr Ox briefly expreseed 'his sense of the favour.
The Vies-President then rose to ropote x toast which he was
stirs would be welcomed by all. 'lt was " the President, with
thanks to him fur his attendance, iinti foehts able conilitetin the
chair." Three times three. Drank amidst great. applause.
The Rev. Cuatestait said, .he felt all becoming gratitude for

the honour, conferred upon him. It was ever his delight to ad.
vanes the cause of rational freedom, and he trusted he should live
to see the dawn of it, now called forth by his friend Mr. Ludlow,
rise to meridian splendour.
Mr. Ludlow hating proposed the health oldie Vice-President,
the Chairman said, '" if he had more gratification in giving the
health of one gentleman than another, that gentleman was Mr.
Bishtnn. Honourable and eminently useful himself, he came of
as honourable a family as. any in the county of Salop."
Mr. Brewton returned thanks. He should never relax in his
support of the cause which had called them together that day, and
he should.. think that day the proudest of his life in which he
should .witness the return of Mr. Ludlow to Parliament, as re-
presentative of Br idgnorth.—(Louil cheers.)
" The Gentlemen who had that morning been admitted
Burgesses." " . . .

The Rev.- E. S. DAYENVowc rose to acknowledge the corupli-
nient. He had come on church and state principles to support
a man who advaeated the cause for which martyrs had bled, and
he should not shrink from again pursuing the samecourse.:—
(Lond cheers.)

W. B. BEST, Esq. said he could not adequately express his
sense of the honour done him by so respectable and numerous a
company assembled, to evince their • respect to a man Who had
stood forward to support the independence of the boroagh. He
hoped that be and his brother burgesses would always return men
embued with constitutional principles, zealous for that constitu-
tion which had stood the test of ages, men who would fearlessly
support these principles against the political economists of the
day, and the bulls and edicts of the Pope. It lied been said of
Bridgnorth, that " its Elections were all on one side ;" he only
hoped that the Gentlenien who represented it would vote toge-
ther on the eight side, and he confidently trusted, that at the next
election they should be able to meet the gentleman now present,
not as • Mr. Ludlow only, but as their Representative in Par-

liniment.
Llonn Lamm, Esq. and other Gentlemen, made
similar acknowledgments.
" The. Rev. Mr. Dethiek" was next proposed by the Chairman,
who, in putting the toast, paid a handsome tribute to the charac-
ter of his venerable and respected friend, whom he had knuwn
since their College days.
The Per. Gentleman returned thanks. lie had always en-
deavotired to discharge with integrity the duties of his office, both
clerical and politieal, and was proud of their approbation. He
should alutays recollect that one of his predecessors had shown
114 judepetuleneu by refusing to read in his Church a Bull of the
Pipe. Could,he then do less than strenuously oppose all efforts
to: introduce popery? •
" Mee. Ludlow and her amiable family."
;Air. Lunt.ow expressed his feelings on the occasion. This
kindness to his family added.to the obligation which he had al-
reittlYreceived from the company,, and 'should any of them be 1,4
by any circumstances near his resdence he should he most happy
to, see them. lie could not offer them a feast like that to which
they had invited hint, but Ins heel and mutton should he theirs
I with a must hearty weh,ume.
" The Committee Of Mr. Ludlow4t the late Election."
Captain &row acknowledged this toast, and gave
"The Solicitors of Mr. Ludlow at the late Election."

Mr. Vrcalcas replied. He was proud to have seen the flag
of independence unfurled in this borough, and hoped no calms
i ington and the Clergy who have
would ever be strong enough again to close its folds. Re UMW.
ed the company that there could not now be a doubt of Mr. Luc!.
Pima of Mr. Ludlow."
a few appropriate words in acknow.
lorts success. 1
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Tics of Bridgnorth."
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The Rev. T. DaTule.* returned thanks.
The CHAIRMAN then rose. His friend, Ittltt Delhiehr had 111
-rive uqor,,tAnd that on Uturda/ mornins &Common flail wAs )talst
st whirb considerable imipber 01 most respectable Gentlemen took
the Freedom of the Borough, for the Avowed purpose of asslatioll in Vie
tvwcsupport of itsindePetatence.