Star.
London, England, 1826-06-20 00:00:00

, independent electors," reeling and staggering from
" pillar to pint," and by their conduct annoying the
more peaceable portion of the town. The polling has
been carried on with amazing rapidity; which will ap-
pear evident, when we "state, that, in MS, the poll
lasted thirteen days, and since that time neatly 700 ad-
ditiOnal votes have been created, the whole of which
will now be polled in seven days.
On Friday evening, while Major Moberly was ad-
dressing the electors, some one in the crowd threw a
pebble at him, which fortunately did not take effect,
and the consequence was an immediate rash after the
miscreant who had thrown it, and who, making for the
head quartets of S'r Robert Gunning, the friends of
Major M. followed him, and, supposing him to be one
of Sir Rnbert's friends, made no ceremony in commen-
cing an attack on the windows of the George Inn, a
great many of which were completely dem.lished.—
Major M. however, went to the scene of action, and by
h s endeavours order WAS restored, without any serious
personal injury being sustained.
The following was the state of the poll last night—
Robinson 1315
Maberly 3105
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Gunning 944

OXFORDSHIRE.
TO THE EDITOR OF TILE STAR.
Oxford, June 19, 1826.
As I before stated, the old Members will again be re-
turned. The state of the poll this evening is
Mr. Asbhurst . 1305
Mr. Fane 1233
Mr. Stratton . 1056
At the close of the poll, each candidate addressed the
immense multitude assembled in front of the hustings.
The speech of Mr. Stratton leads us to believe that the
poll will not be opened to morrow.
I have kept my letter open until the post is just
leaving. Mr. Stratton has this moment resigned. I
think your paper will be only one having the intelli-
gence. The bells ate ringing, and great rejoicings are
taking place for the success of Alt. Ashhurst and
Mr. FMK'.

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CAMBRIDGE, SCIMAY Evannea.
The bustle and excitation of the last week have passed away ; the
non-resident Members of the University have quitted the town,
which bas returned into that state of quietnen which it usually ex-
hibits during t►e vacation. Mr. Bankes and Mr. Goulburn left
here on Thursday, and the other two candidates on the following
day. No public dinner to celebrate the return has takes place, nor
was it expected here there would be, as it appears it is contrary to
the established custom. The pickpocket, who was taken last week
hi the Senate House, disguised as a Master of Arts, stands remanded
by Dr. Webb, of Clare Hall, before whom he was taken for further
examination. It appears he hired the gown and cap in the town,
it being customary to let out gowns by certain of the trades-people,
for the convenience of these Members who may chance to come
unprovided. It is supposed a large body of London Artists were
down here for the purpose of improving the occasion. The great
body of them have now left for Huntingdon, where it should seem
they have been very successful, for snit of a small party of live
with whom I dined there yesterday, two bad been plundered, and
one of the two bad, besides losing his purse out of Ms breeches
pocket, also had his pocket-book cut out of his coat pocket.

LANCASHIRE ELECTION, SAMMY,
The election of Member. for this County hasust
clts:d, and our old and faithful Representatives, John
Blackburne, Esq. and Lord Stanley have been again
returned. _

Some individuals had requested Mr. Nowell, of Un-
derley Hall, in Westmoreland, to offer himself, and he
acceded to the requisition. The Sheriff had fixed yes-
terday for the day of election, when Mr. Blackburne
was proposed by H. Bold Hoghton, Esq. in a neat
speech, and warmly secunded by Charles Gibson,-Esq.
of Quernmore Park. Lord Stanley was proposed by
Lawrence Rawstorne, Esq. and seconded by W. Town-
ley, Esq. A Mr. Robert Jackson, of Lancaster then
rose and said, " I propose Alexander Nowell, Lancaster,
of
Underley Park." Mr. Robert Totranley secerided this
nomination. After the different Candidates bad ad-
dressed
the Court, Sir T. D. Hesketh (who bad at the
last election then stated it to be his intention to offer
himself as a Candidate for the representation of the
county when a vacancy occurred) said he considered
the attempt made by the requisitionists very unhand-
some both towards Mr. Blackburne and the county at
large. Sir Thomas immediately declared his determi-
nation to support Mr. Blackburne. A poll was de-
manded, and the Sheriff adjourned the Court till ten
o'clock this morning. The friends of the other Can-
didates were actively engaged in making the requisite
preparations fur a poll; when Mr. BlAckburne's Com-
mittee were waited upon by a deputation from that of
Mr. Nowell, to state that he had determined to with-
draw from the contest. _ _ .

This morning the poll was continued for upwards of an hour,
and no other Candidate being voted for, Mr. Blaeliburne and Lord
Stanley were duly elected.
REA 01 N Cl—Ssv Ems DAY, Minims%
The poll opened this morning at the usual hAinr(nine),
and proceeded in a very languid manner until This hour
(four), when the following state was exhibited
Mr. Mooch . 174
Mr. Palmer . 414
Mr. Spence . . . 450
The morning has passed off very quietly, with the
exceptions of the accustomed vociferations at the hus-
tings. The partisans of Mr. Palmer and Mr. Spence
(between whom the run is) have been, both yesterday
and today, in a state of the utmnst activity. Carriages
have been sent to several places; but no persons from
a distance have arrived to-day. Mr. Palmer bas polled
several unexpected voters, as indeed has Mr. Spence;
but the latter Gentleman tendered two who were re•
jetted, while no voter for Mr. Palmer has met a repulse.
The contest is most severe : sanguine eipectations of
Mr. Palmer's return are entertained, as the returning
officer (the Mayor) and the Town Clerk, about three
hours since, voted for Mr. Spence, which it is thou'ht
they would scarcely have done so early, had .not Mr.
Spence been considered in danger. Mr. Wakefield still
remains in the town, exerting himself for Mr. Spence.

TO 'IHE EDITOR.

Stn—An account of a transaction in which my name
is implicated having appeared in your Paper, I appeal
to your justice to insert the following explanation :
During the heat of the election, it was mentioned to a
Gentleman in my company (nut a Clergyman) that an
individual favourably disposed to Mr. Spence, and en-
tirely disengaged, had been threatrned with loss of
custom, if he voted against Mr. Fyslie Palmer. Thi.
Gentleman was requested to make application to this
♦oter. I with abets, to whom I appeal for the truth of
this statement, followed to the shop. Finding that the
man was absent hom Reading, the individuals who
preceded me addressed the wile. I withdrew into the
street, when Mr. Marsh and a friend came up, entered
the shop, and as they came out, he loudly, repeatedly,
and in the coassest and most menacing language, de.
nounced the clergy, as inciting persons to break solemn
promises. I heard this charge repeated sever al times;
my forbearance would have been construed into an ad-
mission of its truth. I was tkeiefote proirAted to giiie
tht conscientious and unrtimv‘ c• 1 denial which I now