The Sun.
London, England, 1826-03-13 00:00:00

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION.
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NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, MARCH 11.--The
termination of the Northumberland 10ection has
created such a burst of enthaelasm faiour of
the lion. Mr. LIDDELL, that there seems to be
every likelihood that that Gentleman will be e
Candidate for the county representation at the
approaching General Election. His numerous
friends are using every means to induce him to
do so, and a' subscription is already -opened to
defray the necessary expences. At North Shields
a Meeting of the :ffeeholders was held yesterday,
when resolutions were come to, recommending
every exertion to be used to secure Mr. Lin-
num.'s return to Parliament at the General
Election. In another part of the county u requi-
sition has been drawn up, and is now lying for
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signatures at the EXCHANGE Rooms in this town.
On his return from Alnwick on Thursday last,
Mr. LIDDELL, who was accompanied in' the car-
riage by his Lady, his uncle, and his brother, was
drawn into Newcastle by the populace, in 'a way
that mast have been highly gratifying' to his feel-
ings. On arriving opposite the Queen's Head
Inn, in Pilgrim-street, the Hon. Gentleman,
amid the cheers of an immense crowd, and the
waving of handkerchiefs from all the. windows
within sight, mounted the driving box, and spoke
in nearly the following words :
" Gentlemen and kind Friends—lt is impossible for lan-
guage to express the feelings which such a reception must na.
turally produce. lam happy in thus having such an oppor-
tunity of publicly addressing the inhabitants of this capital—
the great commercial capital of the county which I have en-
deavoured in vain to represent. Gentlemen, by an, awful
stroke of Providence, you were deprived of your late worthy
representative. I lost no time in offering myself to -succeed
him. I Came forward upon principles which it is equally
my pride to entertain and your interest to, support. I had
proceeded, with every appearance of success, until I had
almost reached the summit of my hopes, when, from a quar-
ter where I had least reason to expect opposition, and
where I had least deserved it, a mine was sprung beneath my
feet, which, completely disarranged my plans, and threw
every thing into confusion. Gentleman, I have been unsuc-
cessful; but Ido not envy my opponent his triumph. I have
been the victim of a cabal, and, my adversaries have gained
no credit by their opposition.—(Cries of " None 1")—I have
ground into dust, and blown into air, the silly objections
on which this opposition was founded. I came- forward
prompted by an honourable ambition, and my cause has been
supported by honourable means, and it is at the bar of pub-
lic opinion that I now unreservedly present myself, con.
Reims of the correctness of my own principles, .the purity
of my intentions, and the oodness of my cause. Gentlemen,
if ,my star is obscured, it has not disappeared hi darkness—if
my sun has set, it has sunk in glory.—(l.ting continued ap.
plause.)—Gentlemen, I shall never feel any base or idle re-
grets, or unavailing repentance for the dross which I have ex-
pended in carrying on this protracted contest—dross, which I
only value, as far as it is conducive to my independence, and
to the independence of others.—(Applause).—lt 1 have found
a place nearer the heart of one individual here.—(Cries
of "Thousands," resounded through the crowd, and
were followed by reiterated applause)—my exertions have
not been in vain. If I have lost much, I have, not
lost all ;—the sacrifices I *have made have purchased for me
a wealth which gold could never buy. Gentlemen, hard must
be the heart that is insensible to the tears and regrets of a
whole district; and I assure you, Gentlemen, upon my honour,
that I left Alnwick amidst the tears and lamentations of the
whole population of that town and neighbourhood, and have
experienced the utmost sympathy all the way hither. In con.
elusion, allow me to say, if circumstances should ever cull me
forth to fill any public situation, I shall always remember with
gratitude the favours which I have received, and never shall
my exertions be wanting to forward the interests of the town of
Newcastle and the county of Northumberland.—(Loud ap.
plause.)—God bless you,, and may you long continue to eoy
all the blessings emanating from good government, good order,
and good society. '
The foregoing, however, is but an imperfect
sketch of the truly, admirable address which Mr.
LIDDELL delivered with equal grace and feel-
ing. All, in fact, who heard him were charmed
by the fine, display of °rattail talent. As he
subset'uently. passed the George Inn, where Mr.
BELL'S friends were assembled, these Gentlemen
appeared at the • windows, and cheered him
most cordially. What, if the late contest has
somewhat :litninished his monied estate, the
Honourable Gentleman has acquired another,
more noble in title, and imperishable in its 'nu-
ture—the sincere homage of the public, which is
sliewn by the affectionate respect and devoted-
ness of a very considerable part of the County
of Northumberland, its well as by the population
of the great cpmmercial town of Newcastle.upon-
Ty tie.