Star.
London, England, 1831-04-27 00:00:00

DRURY LANE THEATRE

The comedy of The School for Scandal was last night represented
before a tolerably numerous audience. On Mr. Wallack's announdng,
after the play, that" God save the Ring" would be sung to-morrow
evening (when, be it remembered, the grand illumination will take place)
by the whole vocal strength of the company, the applause was loud and
unanimous. " God save the King" was immediately called for, as it
has been on every evening since the upsetting of the boroughnionger-
faction on Friday last, and was executed by such of the vocal corps as
happened to be in the house: it was received with enthusiastic plaudits :
Mr. Sinclair and Mrs Waylett sung their parts extremely well. A
new Diverfiuentent Suisse followed. The music is well selected, and
the dancing, if not of the first order, is varied and pretty.
DRURY-LANE AND COYLNT-GARDEN THEATRES.

On Monday nights notice to the following effect was posted up in
the Green-roems of both houses :

" The proprietors regret that they are under the necessity of Inform-
ing the ladies and gentlemen of this establishment, that In consequence
of the dissolution of Parliament, and the general political excitement of
the country, they are compelled, most reluctantly, to limit the perform-
ance to three nights in the week, until such time u they may And it
advisable to return to their old arrangements."
The above notice, as might be expected, crested a sensation among the
corps dramatique equally appalling to that produced on the borough-
mongers by the guns which, on Friday last, announced his Majesty's
arrival at, and departure from, the House of Lords. Some of the prin-
cipal performers have been named as having instantaneously and
strongly protested against this unheard-of measure on the part of the
managers, as tending to establish a precedent most injurious to the p-
rima Interests of the profession.
DEPARTURE OF TILE 4TII, OR KING'S OWN RZGI-
NEN r OF FOOT FROM ENGLAND.—The last division,
about 300 rttong, of this fine body of young men, marched
into London this day from Barnet, and shortly after eleven
o'clock proceeded over Westminster-bridge on route to Chat-
ham, where their head-quarters have been for some time.
Five waggons, containing their baggage, and a number of
women, accompanied them. Their ultimate destination is
New South Wales, to which settlement they will proceed
forthwith.

BALLOONING AT CIIELDISFORD.—Mr. Green, the cele-
brated aeronaut, is at Chelmsford, and has been pre a
grand balloon, in which he means to ascend on Saturday
next, from a piece of ground called The Friars, formerly a
large Dominican friary. Some small balloons have already
been sent up; and one, on Friday last, with a label on it,
moved with great velocity in a N. and N.E. current.

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THE GENERAL ELECTION.

NEWS FOR CANDIDATE, AND ELECTORS.

YARMOUTH, 26th APRIL.— From the present stillness of
this town, we are not likely to have any opposition to our
present Members, Hon. Col. Anson and Rumbold, Esq.
who are now here.—Yesterday afternoon the proclamation
was read at the Cross, with usual formalities.—The day of
Election being fixed for Friday next, the Members have
this morning commenced their canvass.

Essex CANDIDATES.—The candidates for the County
of Essex, at the ensuing election, appear to be Mr. W.
Long Wellesley, on the Liberal interest, Mr. Western, of
Felix Hall, on the Whig interest, and Mr. J. Tyrell, of
Boreham House, on the Tory interest : for, be it observed,
there are three distinct parties in Essex. For the Borough
of Colchester, Mr. D. W. Harvey again offers himself ; and
from his patriotism and popularity, there is no doubt of his
success. It is said, also, that Mr. Mayhew will again pre-
, sent himself to the Burgesses. Dr. Forster has, we believe,
declined, on the distinct ground that he will not, on the pre-
sem occasion, expose a second Liberal candidate, (who has
ilalready been harassed with a vexatious opposition,) to an
expensive contest, of uncertain issue ; but reserves himself
for some future occasion, when, by possibility, the loud calls
for Mr. Harvey to the County, may leave open a seat in
the Borough. It is said that the Tories mean to hoist up
the old faded Blue colour again, and try to get one member
in their interest; but we feel certain they will fail : we
trust there is patriotism enough left in Colchester, to stand
by Government on this momentous question of Reform.

In SUFFOLK, it is said, there will be a trial between
Wbig and Tory again ; and we bear, on good authority,
that a Mr. Bennet, of Roughams Lodge, is to stand on the
Tory interest, for Bury St. Edmond's.

BRIMFIELD, APRIL 24.—1 t is impossible to express the
high gratification which the inhabitants of Sheffield have felt
at the noble and patriotic conduct of the King in dissolving
Parliament, and thus sending the enemies of reform back to
their constituents, to be dealt with accordingly. No sooner
was the intelligence known here than the bells were set a
ringing, and continued so throughout the evening—indeed.
the whole town was in motion, and all, from the least to the
greatest were anxious to read the speech of his Majesty, and
many a hearty wish of long life was drunk to him. To-mor-
row a public meeting of the inhabitants is to be held, for the
purpose of thanking his Majesty for dissolving Parliament.
The meeting is expected to be numerously attended, as the
measure has met with the unanimous support of all classes.
What a fine subject it is for reflection, that now all party dif-
*fences merge in the unanimous wish to serve the King,
wbo is seemingly bent to do all he can to alleviate the
burdens of his subjects ! How different the conduct of
former Sovereigns, and how has the nation been torn to
pieces and plundered by contending factions, whose only
aim has been to further the interests of their own families,
without attending to the welfare of the people ! We seem
approaching to halcyon days, when Kings, and Ministers,
and Government, shall subserve their original purposes for
the good of the common-weal. It is to be hoped that every
town, village, and hamlet, in the kingdom will follow the
example of Sheffield, to support the King, and show him
that by pursuing the course which be has adopted, he is
taking the only legitimate means truly to reign in the hearts
and affections of bis people.
CArtnamos (University).—A communicat;-
ceived • the committees of the four candidates

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yesterday,
announcing that the day of election has been fixed for this
day week.

Coax WALL.—Sir Richard Vyvyan, who has been pro-
mised by the " conservative party," no less a sum than
140,0001. to bear the expenses of any opposition against him
here, comes forward again. This address is, in fact, a dif-
ferent version of his speech against the bill, including
" glorious constitution, poorer classes, and savings' banks—
Interest of the funded capital." and other phrases, which can
only be called, in the language of the theatres, " clap traps."
He says, that " ever since the Catholic Emancipation act,
he has been a moderate reformer." Lord Valletort is also
coming forward for this county. His lordship also declares
himself a moderate reformer, and coalesces with Sir Richard
Vyvyan ; thus affording this county an opportunity of de-
claring decisively one way or the other on the great question
now at issue, as there are two on each side up for its repre-
sentation. The struggle will be a well-contested one, and
the result of considerable importance.

BERWICK .—Lieutenant-Colonel Beresford stands again;
an opponent is, however, talked of on the reform side.
0 FOR nail IRE. Lord Norreys is again in the field here :
he acknowledges that he has lost, by his votes against the
bill, the support and confidence of many of his former
friends, but yet presents himself again as a sincere friend to
a modified reform.

HannizoTozsntaz.—Lord John Hay, who opposed
the bill in all its stages, has retired from this county. Mr.
John Thomas Hope, late member for Old Gatton, has an-
nounced himself in his place.
SOKERBETIII 1 RD.—Colonel Gore Langton, a pledged
reformer, has started here, in answer to a requisition pre-
sented to him, signed by more than a thousand freeholders,
in a few days.
SA N.WICH.—Mr. Grove Price is coming forward again ;
he says in his address, " I will never consent to deprive
any man of any franchise which he may possess, unless he
shall forfeit it by his own misconduct." This is one more
of the " clap-traps'" or catch-votes which are DOW too
easily seen through. Mr. Price knows well that all existing
privileges are left untouched by the bill. Mr. Marryatt,
the other member, who supported the bill, is also again
canvassing.
Irawicu.—Copt. Fitzroy and Mr. C. Mackinnon are
both joint candidates on the moderate reform principle.
W ETSIOUTD .—Three reform candidates (new), along
wither F. Buxton, are in the field.
HERTFORDSHIRE..--Sir John Sebright, late member,
and an old reformer staunch and true, has received upwards
of twenty requisitions from the different parts of the
country, calling on him to come forward again. lie has
obeyed the call.

NO RTUU 34 BERLA N D...1t is said that Lord How•ick will
stand here. His noble father was for some time (two par-
liaments, we believe, its representative.
WEn Locx.—Mr. C. W. Forrester has come forward
again here, as well as his late colleague. Both have recorded
their votes against the bill.
Buay ST. EDI! LI II DS.—Mr. Relfe, the Recorder, has
announced his intention of coming forward here as a Re-
former to oppose Earl Jermyn.
LINCOLN—Mr. Heneage is the second Reform candidate
for this city; Mr. Lytton Bulwer having declined coming
forward, on account of the expense of a contest.
Naw WOODSTOCK ......A canvass has commenced for this
borough in favour of Lord Stormont, a violent opponent of
the bill, and non of Earl Mansfield, the premier " not,
was to be."

Davoricuraz.—Lord John Russell will be the colleague
candidate here of Lord Ebrington, both—need it be said !
Reformers.

Letcwreasitzuz.—Mr. Phillips is coming forward for
this county, which be formerly represented. He is, of course,
a Reformer.

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DIADYSIIIHF --Mr. Mundy, who v'.
coyne's atnen(nnent,altbotqrh he supported
ing of the bill, will be apposed by Mr
already addressed the electors.
GLouczsTr.n (City).—Col. Webb, a
member, retires, and Capt. Fred. Berkeley
elected in his room. Mr. Philpotts, brother
of Exeter, again presents himself, and his r
certlin. He voted against " the old General'
GUILFORD.—Sir James Scarlett, it
himself here ; the inhabitants are, however

to return either the worthy Knight, nr any
to the bill. Mr. Norton, the newly appoii
trate, gives all his influence to the popular
NOTTING lIA IMSHIRE.— Mr. .Saville

commenced a canvass of the ciectors in

address is animated and straightforward
sent is not a question between Whig am,
the country is to be governed by a House
great punt of which is self-nominated, or
vidual Peers ; or by a House of Commons
elected, a real representation of the people,
has yet come forward in the place of "
resigned.
MIDDLESEC.—The election is fixed for

at the usual place, Brantford.
BEDFORDSIIIRE.—Mr. Stuart has
and says, " a moderate Flau of Reform
support." He will, however, be opposed
who will assist his late colleague, the Mr
in supporting the Bill.
MA ILLOW.—OOi. Cllyton, who was
against the Williatasea, at the last election,

ward again as a supporter of the Ministerial
HYTII E.-2.1r. Stewart Marjoribanks. -
Bill by his rote, is again in the field.

Member, who voted- the same way,
They will find no opposition.
GREAT GRIMSBY.—Mr. R. Gronow

a staunch Reformer, has announced himself

the representation of this town.
Soo ERSETSIII RE.—Mr. J. Adam Gordon,
ber for Tregony, comes forward here in
Dickenson, resigned. He says the late
was dissolved because it was bold enough to defy the menaces
of the administration; and he describes the reform bill as
having for its only tendency " to increase the power of the
Catholic agitators to overthrow the Protestant establishment
and lead to the repeal of the union." This is a bold and manly
declaration, whatever may be thought of its prudence.
The Southwark election will be commenced on Friday ;
that for the City begins on the same day.
We understand that Mr. Samuel Wells has been invited
to stand for Sudbury. We need not say that Mr. Wells is a
hearty friend to the cause of reform.
A proof has been given by the inhabitants of Devises of
the estimation in which they hold the independent conduct
of their fellow-townsman, S. A. Bayntun, FA. the late
M.P. for York, by their spontaneously soliciting him to
offer himself as a candidate for their suffrages at the ap-
proaching election. Mr. Bayntun is in favour of the Bill.
ST. ALBANS.—Mr. Tennant, a reformer, retires because
he does not wish to involve himself in the expense cf a con-
toned election for the borough against two powerful and
wealthy opponents.
CHIPPING WYCOMBE, Bucits.—The general topic
which now supersedes all other questions in this part of the
county is whether the Marquis of Cbandoe (whose effigy
was burnt on Monday last), Sir John Dashwood King,
Bert. and the Messrs. Williams, will venture to face their
osostituenta, after the votes given by them in the late Par-
liament, upon the royal, ministerial, and national bill of
reform. The Hon. Robert Smith has declined offering him-
self again for the county. To account for this there are several
311111111111111 afloat ; some are of opinion that he will be called to
die Upper House; others think that he is deterred by reason
of the great sacrifice of money required to carry on a con-
tested election ; but the prevailing opinion is, that be will be
returned for this borough. Mr. J. Smith, the late member for
Midhurst, will be returned to a certainty. It is reported that
a gentleman in the neighbourhood of Beaconsfield will also
be put in nomination. The recent votes of the Marquis of
Chandos have given greatoffence to the freeholders of Mar-
low, Chesham, and Beaconsfield. At Marlow, Col. Clayton
and a strong party of the Blues were on the qui view very
early on Saturday, and commenced a very active canvass ;
and from the favourable reception he met with, there can
be little doubt as to the result. At the late election the gal-
lant Colonel was unsuccessful, and was left at the close. of
the poll in a minority of 19; every artifice and threat being
urged to deter voters from conscientiously exercising their
franchise, upon pain of being turned out of their houses,
and, subsequently, upwards of fifty had notice to quit. But
every man has a right to do what he likes with his own.- -
The principles of the gallant Colonel are well known ; he is
▪ staunch reformer; a gentleman universally esteemed in
the neighbourhood, and a beneficent patron of the poor.
Two thousand one hundred freeholders of Gloucestershire
have published an address, to which they have attached their
names, calling upon the Hon. Henry Moreton, an advocate
for reform, to become their representative. The call has
been complied with. His chance of success may be seen
from the following : The total number of freeholders who
polled at the election in 1811 was 5,747, and at the contest
in 1776 the total was 5,763; so that nearly one half lune
signed the address.
It is said that the boroughmongers have already subscribed
no less a sum than one million and a half sterling for the
purpose of influencing the elections ; or, in other wordth for
the purpose of bribing the electors to return anti-reformers.
It is added, that a considerable portion of this sum is to be
applied in returning Mr. Ward for the City. We ask the
people of England whether such things are to be borne ? We
ask whether they will thus suffer themselves to be tyran-
nized over by the insolence of wealth—of wealth rung, from
their own pockets ? We are told that the Duke Of Northum.
berland has subscribed no less than 250,0001, and that
Sir Robert Peel has put his name down for 50,0001. A
friend of ours, who has seen a list of subscriptions, says
that the highest sums down are 25,0001, 12,0001, and
10,0001. But we understand that this is the public list, and
that there is, in fact. another list, in which the larger rums
have been subscribed !

We have every reason to believe that, as soon as parlia-
ment is dissolved, the Lord Advocate will offer himself as a
candidate for the representation of this city.—Scotsman.
It is impossible to describe the intense anxiety that per-
vades all classes in this city respecting the result of the Re-
form Bill. This day the crowd of gentlemen congregated
between the Register and the Post-office certainly amounted
to 2,000 at least. The guard announced that Parliament
had been dissolved, and though the intelligence was prema-
ture, it was received with shouts and cheers sufficient to
rend the welkin. Every gentleman, as be received his
newspaper, was in a great degree morally compelled to read
the latest intelligence, and all the statements concerning
the dissolution were received with the most enthusiastic

A letter from Glasgow, dated yesterday. states, that if the
Reform Bill is bat, the working classes intend to mark their
sense of the national misfortune, by a solemn funeral proces-
sion through the city, in which it is expected-that 20,000
men will join.—!Gist.

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