The Sun.
London, England, 1842-08-08 00:00:00

SOUTHAMPTON ELECTION,
NOMINATION. •

The Eominittion of candidates took place in the Teim-
Ain% on Saturday. Every part of 'the ball was densely
crowded, the friends of the Liberal candidates being
about two-thirds of the number present. A great deal of
interruption took place from the ,Tory side,. although tl.e
majority of the Liberals did. their best to secure a hear-
ing for all the speakers.. . - • .
file bribery Act, as as. read, amidst much Irughter and
ironical cheering. . . .
num. MOODY.. proposed Humi-b-ey
John Midmay, Esq., as a candidate to represent them in
Parliament. Ile alluded to, Mr. Midmay'S cennezion
with the county, his being a member of the largest com-
mercial 'house in the world (13aring's), and his sound
Conservative principles, as the qualifications which en-
titled hiM to their support.
Captain WARD seconded the nomination.
Mr. KEEmpropoSed Lord Nugent as a fit and
proper person To'represent the town. His Lordship's pre-
vious eonductin Parliament, and his sacrifice of personal
advantages-to his principles, was a guarantee that he
would endeavour to achieve for them the blessings of real
reform.

Mr. F. COOPER Seconded Lord Nugent,.
Mr. LErEvaE- proposed G. W. !lope, Esq., Under Se•
cretary- of State for the Colonies. Ile charged the
Liberals with practising a deception on the candidates,
in representing to them that there was a prospect of their

success.
Mr. G. Huss- seconded the nomination.
T. L. Ilansws, Esq., proposed George Thompson,
Esq., a gentleman who was known, not only as the friend
of civil and religious liberty, but the advocate of the cause
of humanity, and the promoter of the happiness of his
fellow-creatures all over the world.
The nomination was seconded by Mr. W. LANKESTER.
There being no other candidate, HUMPHREY Sr. JOHN
Mmostev, Esq., came forward to address the electors.
lie acknowledged that the other (the liberal) party had
introdued great measures ; and that many of theM were
distinguished by their talents and high character s but,
as a party, he could not support them. The conduct of
Sir Robert Peel, since his acceptance of office, _had in-
creased his confidence in their policy. Ilis introduction
of an Income-tax was a proof of his honesty. The tax
was forced upon him by the acts of his predecessors, and
the state in which they left the public finances. With
respect to the Corn-laws, he complained that members
of the Anti-Corn-law League had attempted to use a
public question, which required calm discussion, as
meansof rousing the passions of the people., l» it ac-
quitted any gentleman pr sent of such conduct: The
mischief caused, by the mode of working the averages
under the old law, was remedied by Sir Robert, reefs
Bill. Whatever might be the mischief of the Corn-
laws, they did not prevent us from competing suecess•
fully with other nations in their own marketS.- The
very last news from America was, that in conse-
quence of the tariff fixing the duty on imports at 20
per cent. only, the manufacturing companies were
dismissing their workmen, and shutting up their
workshops. lie thought if the Corn-law, With the
American tariff of 20 per cent. against us, enabled
us to compete with America in her own markets,.
there was not much to despair of. With 'l.egard
Southampton. he thought the Government.. had not
treated the claims of the town to be the packet station as
it deserved, and he hoped, before they met again, the
packets would take in their mails from this port: He
thanked them for the kindness he had met with from all
parties during the canvass, and hoped, whatevtir the re-
sult, they might all shake hands on the termination of
the contest —(Cheers.)
Lord NUGENT was received with immense cheering.
He was glad at last to meet his opponents in the struggle
for an honourable post. Mr. Mildmay, from - his resi-
dence-near them, and the associations connected with
the name he bore, was a most proper person to solicit
their suffrages; but there were other and very different
recommendations required for a candidate. Mr.rMild •
may avowed himself favourable to the present Govern-
ment. Some of the principles avowed by Sir R. Peel
were strongly opposed by some of his supporters ; to
which section would Mr. Mildmay give his adherence ?
—those who would advance towards a less restricted
commerce, or those who denounced the recent measures
of Sir Robert Peel as acts of political tergiversatien and
treachery to themselves ? lie trusted Mr. Hope, who
might be considered the representative of the Govern-
ment here, would not neglect to inform them what the
principles of the Government were, and whethcr,sin the
probable event of Sir Robert bringing in next year a
Bill to upset his present Corn-laws, Mr. Hope would
pledge himself to support him. Ile arpreciated the difti•
dimities which Sir Robert Peel had to encounter, but he
wholly disapproved of the Income-tax.—(Cheers.) He
believed the deficit might have been met by a return to
the principles of free trade, more rapid than Sir
Robert Peel was disposed to advocate.—(Hear, hear,
and cheers.) his Lordship expressed his conviction
that himself and his colleague would be returned if there
were no bribery, and he stated his belief that there would
be bribery. He referred to the presence of Mr. Croucher,
an electioneering agent, in the town, and to his having
been in company with voters who were known 0 have
been bribed on previous occasions. He also stated that
he had heard that one of the polling places was appointed
at the premises of a man who had threatened that he
would not vote unless it were so appointed ; he was to
receive 20/. for the use of his premises. His Lordship
also referred to the fact that several parties, whose names
were in the Minutes of Evidence published by the Elec-
tion Committee, were canvassing for Messrs. Hope and
Mildmay.
These announcements occasioned great uproar amongst
the Tory party. Messrs. Mildmay and HOpe subse-
quently disavowed all knowledge of Mr. Croucher, and
stated that if there were bribery it would be against their
wishes and directions. Lord Nugent upon this acquitted
the candidates of being concerned in corrupt practice:,
and expressed himself satisfied with an explanationpf the
returning officers with respect to the appointment of
polling places.
G. W. Hove., Esq., after referring to the Noble Lord's
statements with respect to bribery, all knowledge of which
he disowned, said the Noble Lord had challenged him to
an exposition of the principles of the present Govern-
ment, which, he said, were undefined and not to be un-
derstood. He was pledged to support Sir R. Peel in the
principles of Conservatism, which he held, and 116 called
upon all those who professed the same principles to sup-
port him. He was asked what he would do about the
Corn-laws? If Sir R. Peel should bring forward the sub-
ject of the repeal of those laws, would he support it? his
reply was, that if they should require any further Altera-
tion, he was ready to support it, and God forbid that any
man should pretend to the duties of a statesman who
would not attend to the progressive Wants of the people.
Regarding the Income-tax, he felt confident' none dis-
liked it more than himself, and no person with an income
of 150/. a year liked the tax. But it was forced upon
Sir Robert Peel by the bankrupt state of the Exchequer.
A great deal had been said about the distresses and suf-
ferings of the poor ; but who had attended to these
complaints, and adopted measures for their alleviation ?
Ile said it, and he said it confidently, that no Minister
had hail the boldness to come forward as Sir Robert Peel
had done, and tax the rich, while he exempted the poor.
The tariff had affected no less than 750 different articles
of commerce, and ryas viewed with alarm by the diffi-Tent
conflicting parties. But did Sir R. Peel truckle to cir-
cumstances as the late Government had done.? ,On the
contrary, notwithstandh'es the threat from some of' his
party, of the withdrawal of their support, he was not
feightened from his duty, but went steadily on, influenced
by none. Mr. Hope resumed his seat, after a long address.
GEORGE THOMPSON, Esq., was received with the
greatest enthusiasm by the Liberals, and cries of
" Chartist" by the Tories. He said, in his observations
he would avoid all resference to topics of a personal and
local nature, calculated to stir imp feelings which he de-
sired to see buried in oblivion. With great pleasure he
heard his opponents disclaim participation in any-corrupt
practices. Ile gave them credit for sincerity in making
the declaration. He regretted that topics had been in-
troduced that day which had stirred up angry feelings.
Ile had not been invited here having the prospect hell
out to him that success was certain, and therefore he
could not be deceived. Ile came forward in order that
the electors should have in his person an opportunity of
making a distinct and intelligible choice between gentle-
men of One opinion, and gentlemen of another, and if he
were defeated, and no improper means were used to pro-
cure a majority against him, he should retire from the
town under the influence of no disappointed feelimeg-s.—
(Cheers.) The Honourable Gentleman then at great
length replied to the remarks of Mr. Hopis, with respect
to the conduct of the Government. Sir Robcirt , Peel's
courage in risking the loss of support on the tariff and
the Income-tax had been much spoken of, hut the fact
was that while the Right Honourable Baronet was en-
deavouring to reconcile the opposition to 'the Income-
tax, by promising them a reduction of a shilling in time
pound in the price of provisions, he was telling his own
supporters that they had nothing to fear from the tariff;
for he had ascertained that no importations of omit: in
smacked, quantities to nfli>et prices could b• expected.
The Income-tax was called a tax. on the rich, but it
must tail on the poor. The rich would reduce their es-
tablishments, or, as in this town, the rents of the cottages
of the poor would be raised. It was nothing-but a com-
promise, by which the monopolists retained their mono-
polies, by consenting to the Incoms• to x. Mr. Thomp-
son then referred to the principles on which he claimed
their support—his advocacy of time entire freedom of
trade—of time total repeal of the Corn-laws—and of the
extension of the suffrage to the working classes. On
concluding his address, Mr. Thompson ryas loudly
cheered.
A show of hands was then taken. There was a large
majority in favour of Lord Nugent and Mr. -Thompson,
who were declared elected.
A poll was demanded un behalf' of Messrs. Midnely
and hope. which was appointed to take place this (mon.
day) morning..-.

CommEactay..—A degree of briskness -prevails at
our port, from the arrivals of vessels with corn, seed;
and wood. Several Baltic sail have arrived during the
last, ten days, and we are happy to hear that bettor
freights out to Petersburgh are likely to be obtained ;
in place. of one penny per foot, for 'which vetliels
have been going (of -course at an immense loss),
threepence is to be the price. This, though only .tune-half
Hof what IVIIS obtained in previous years, is somewhat
bet ter to our shipowners, and, we hope, joined with the
facilities aftluded by the operation of the Grixding-Corn-
n- Bond Act, thereby. furnishing cheaper provisions, some
profits may accrue. The corn dealers have been paying
Itt.t
of 20,000
l•laiguearptaz have been
elseeryday ; it is said that upwards
n in
Inteoari
iez tiloaol%.v eke) kt that,
,anteSt s .1) apittir cur! 1 iwtill
besides a 4rga.Nuantity
of oats, &c.—no unimportant sum in the 4filireipts
11411.—1 l all Advertiser. too
111 vicarage of dirk Verick, the hasthe presented the IZ eV
of Hu.