The Sun.
London, England, 1818-06-24 00:00:00

LAST D.Y.

Yesterday being the last day Of this contest, at
art early hour the City presented a scene of bn:tle
t a rely witnessed. The roost indefatigable exer-
tions were used by the friends of Alderman Thorp,
assisted by those of Alderman Wood and
Waithinan, to advance the former on the poll, and
thereby exclude Sir W. Curtis. This united ctiort
proved successful ; and Alderman Thorp, at the
final close of tl►e poll, at three o'clock, bad a ma-
jot ity of 11:3 over the worthy Baronet.

FINAL STATE& OF Ti-112. POLL.
Woad ...... 5715 Thorp 4319
I 4846 Curtis

Witithinan 4617

Mr. Alderman Woon said, it was not only a
glorious day for the City of London, but for thee
Country; it was, in tact, the most glotious day
that was ever known to the people of Eugland—
(Applause.)—There was no triumph whatever
gained upon the personal feelings of those Candi-
dates who had been unsuccessful, for they no
doubt had done their duty conscientiously, and as
freemen. Here he could not but observe, that
during his experience in Parliament, he found that
the Worthy Gentlemen who bad this day lost
their election had been most attentive to the local
duties of their sir nation ; but lie lamented ex-
tremely to say, that he was very frequently left
alone upon questions where the general interests
of the people were concerned.—(Applause.)—He
concluded by assuring; the Livery, that he should
cherish the recollection of theit'kindness for ever.
(Applause.)
Mr. Wit..FoN said, it was impossible to) him to
express the gratitude he felt for the distinguished
lionourwhich, as a new candidate, had been con-
ferred upon him. He was. not the creature of
Nlinisters ; but he trusted the Livery would not be
offended with him, it at any time he gave his vole
it) unison with his conscience, while he did it it)
the best discretion of his judgment.—[Here much
confusion ensued at the bottom of the Hall, and
on turning round, it was discovered that the mob
had actually drawn Alderman Wood's carriage
from the street into the Hall, with a union jack
flyirT, in front of it.
,They were, however, though
with some difficulty, prevailed upon to retire with
it.:l—He had only to say, that it would he the
study of his life to consult the interests of his fellow
Citizens.—(A pplause.)
Mr. WAtrurdAN next appeared, and so univer-
sal were the acclamations, that several minutes
elapsed before he could be heard. lie conAratu-
lilted the Livery upon the unprecedented success
which had been obtained in the cause of Liberty.
Hod Independence.--(Applause.)--lie had told
them every day the state of the Poll, which every
clay was steady and progressive ; but on the pre-
sent occasion, so great was the torrent of public
feeling, that even the loyal and independent
Livery hail beat the " G 'eat Goliah." Hither-
to the Livery of London had attempted to read
lessons, but to-day they had heard lessons read
to them. The Friends of Freedom knew their
power, and they ought to assume-their proper

arilude and etaratter, and not suff,r their
right and privileges to be trampled on. In the
history of City business there never had been such
an election as the present—there never was such
polling either on the single day, or taking it ge-
nerally. to this contest all was harmony, and it
had been contested daunt-hoot with the greatest
order and decorum. Even the' great body itself
of the Livery had maintained their triumph, by
consistency, regularity, and good order. Ile
trusted, finally, that it in his situation in Parlia-
ment he gave a vote contrary to the feelings of
his fellow-citizens, they would attribute it to an
error in judgment, and not of the heart.—(Ap-;
',horse.)
Mr. Alderman ITHoRP said,' he was not only
preNted to redeem the pledge he yesterday made
as- to his confidence 01 final success, but also
the promise that lie had tendered to the citizens of
London, to support their rights and p'tivilegeS in
Parliament.—Opplauses )—The worthy Alder-
man, in conclusion, entered into an explauation
of the. plinciples by which he' said his conduct
should be guid,d while he retained his seat in
Pailiament, and thanked the Livery most cor-
dially for the distinguished honour they had con-
levied upon him.
Sir WILLIAM CURTIS did rot come forward.
The woo thy Baronet left the ";all shortly before
the poll closed.
The succes,fol Candidates were greeted with
nine rounds it applause ; when they came out
the horses were. token Iron) their cartiages. Alder-
man Wood and 'fliorp, and Mr. Waiihman, were
drawn in procession to the house or the latter.
Alderman Wood proceeded on to the West-end of
the too n, and Alderman Thorp teturned back. In
the carriage ut Mr Wailltnan there was, besides
tie flags that -had been used during the election,
a large union jack flying, as also in that of Al-
et.llll ill Wood. The flag statTs were decorated
with laurel. concourse of spectators was be-
yond drscriptiou, but We are happy to say, that
on the must minute inquiry, we were unable to
find that any accident occurred.