Star.
London, England, 1828-12-25 00:00:00

ELECTION OF COMMON COUNCILMEN.

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WARD OF FARRINGDON WITHOUT.
This contest has at length closed, and the former re•
eresentatives are returned, and Mr. Hunt defeated, con-
trary to previous expectationa
In the early part of the day the Vestry-room where
the poll was held presented any thing but bristle, and
it was not until two o'clock that the tardiness ceased.
M three o'clock the door was closed, and at a little
after four the Alderman and the several candidates,
proceeded to the Church, when
Mr. Alderman WAITHMAN declared the result of the
ontest to be as follows s
)ir.W. C. Bow&td 526
Charles A. Savage 513
Edward Tickner 484
Richard Taylor 481
G. F. Harms 481
B. Butterworth 471
Janes Harmer 469
Samuel Roberts 457
3. Blacker, Deputy 4S, _
Mr. Boom ELD, standing at the head of the poll, was
rte first to come forward to address the ward mote. It
was sot for the want of materials that he should refrain
from making a long speech. Hand-bills had been cir-
culated, but their contents were unworthy of remark,
because it wis vet y far from his feelings to attempt to
tower any one in the estimation of his fellow-citizens.
As the Gentlemen he was addressing had been pleased
to place him at the head of the poll, it would be a sti.
mulus to him to use extra exertions in the discharge of
his duty, so that he might make an adequate return for
the patronege be had received ; but he wished it to be
under:4°od, that as, on a former occasion, when he was
ikfe,tet!, he was not depressed, so he was not impro-
perly elated by his present success.
Mr. SAVAGE returned thanks in a neat speech, and
expressed his gratitude to the inhabitants for returning
him again. He pledged himself to do all in his power
to detect and expose abuses.
Mr. TrocirEft would not occupy the time of the
meeting otherwise than by expressing his heartfelt pride
that his conduct had been such as to induce his const•-
tuents to return him again to the honourable station he
had formetly filled.
Mr. TAYLOR and Mr. HAMS, in pithy addresses, to
turned thanks, and received great applause.
Mr. Burransvotan said, that he felt it not only a
pleasing, but grateful duty, to return thanks behaving
been returned, for the sixth time, to be a member of the
Cturt of Common Council. Notwithstanding his health
bad been for some time precarious, he would perform
irs duty according to the best of his ability, and he
hoped that his characteristics would be lo;alty to' the
King, respect for the people, and a paramount regard
to the interest of his iellow.citizens.
Mr. Ha Ilatili came forward amid !cud applause.—
The worthy Gentlethan said, that he would do all in
Lis power to prevent what were chlled jobs. Mr. Hunt
had now become one of his (Mr. Harmer's) constituents,
and if that G-ntleman would point out any existing
abuses, he would listen with a ready ear, and be happy
in being instrumental in removing them—(Applause).
He concluded by saying. that the confidence reposed in
him should not be abused.
Mr. Rosters, having a .bad cold, would only just
thank his friends; and if he did net do his duty, he
hoped that on next St. Thomas's-day, if he presented
himself, they would send him about his business.
Mr. Deputy BLACKETT then came forward. After
the applause had.in some degree subsided, he said that
be did not congratulate the Meeting upon the position
in which he stood upon the poll, but upon the happy
mination of the contest inasmuch as they had elected
hose to serve them to whom they had been long and
well known—(Hear ).
Mr. UASISIIAW, for the f..usth time, returned thank.,
sal pledged himself to rectify'alt abuses.
Mr. Omura said, that although he could not make'
&Speech, he ha‘i nevettheless a tongue to express his
gratitude, and a mind %bleb should be devoted to his
duty.
Kr. BEDFORD said, that as his duty had been esti-
mated satisfactorily by his neighbours during the two
past years, he should pursue the same course.
Mr. BECKWITH, for the 11th time, returned thanks
for the honour conferred on him, and expressed that it
health, strength, and intellect were by a kind PROW-
Dotes continued to him, be would at all times beat his
post, and perform his duty m the best possible manner.,
Mr. Ficeins then came forward amidst considerable
'probation, accompanied with hisses. He said that
she had met with SD flattering a reception he would
peak his mind. He had been elected, and he would
lo his dory faithkrily and fearlessly: It was a secondary
:onside:emus when he congratulated the Wardmote
lion his own election, for his boast was that the Ward
was not disgraced by bringing in a man who would
iate stamped them with eternal disgrace—(Uproar and
ipplause).
Mr. Alderman WAITHMAN rose to order, and ob-
erred, that no man of honourable feeling would inter•
lupt any person who was qualified to speak. Oa a
Minter day Gentlemen had been heat d with patience
for more than an hour, and if order WAS riot preserved,
be certainly would order the officers to take the inde-
corous into custody; ebullition of feeling be wished not
to present, fur it was natural upon such an cccasion,
but decorum be would endeavour to preserve.
Mr. FIGOINS was about to proceed, when a Gentle-
man who stood near the hustings recommenced the
clamour, which induced the Alderman to inquire whe•
then he was a voter ? 4. Yes," was the reply: Then,
said the worthy Alderman, you ought to be ashamed
of yourself. It shows me what sort of reform is wanted.
Mr. FIGGINS proceeded--My size has been a matter
of remark, and my years registered. I am, its true,'
not so able to be a porter as Mr. Hunt; but the duty
to. which I aspired, and to which I am elected, is one
" the mind. Dr. Watts says (no gigantic man, by the
bye)—

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Thu mind's the standard of the man."—(Applause).
. Mr. GALLOWAY said, that his vanity was not at all
Batt because he stood so much lower on the poll than
vale cf his tenons. He could not help observing that
(airplay had been observed during the present contest ; .
Got very unfair attacks had been made upon those who
lad served the office, merely because those who had.
seceded them had done wrong. It would be useless
81.11.41 as unneemary to reply to wholesale imputations.
lie (Mr. Galloway) had belonged to the Navigation
r a•onneittee, and Mr. Holme Sumner was Chairman
15e understood him to say), when the matter istai
fought before the House of Commons, and a report
of that at present lay before the worthy Alderman.
Mr. Alderman WAITIIMAN then read a portion of
tut Report, and observed that he should be very happy
reposers°6uPPly the public press if the reposers would call on
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because he thought publicity would set all minis-
irehention at rest.
Mr. GALLOWAY proceeded, by way of retrograde, toil
the days of the cemmenwealth, when 6,0091. was taken

from the city of London, aad this deficiency was placed
to the account of the persons who, in the present day,
filled high and honourable offices. He said that he was
for radical reform, but at the same time he should wish
for a practical reform, and he liked the representative
mocie of the City of London, because from the consta.
Me to the Lord Mayor every intermediate person had
to give an annual account of his stewardship—(Ap-
plause). He thanked the Gentlemen of the wardrnote
for their kindness, and pledged himself that duties ra-
ther than dinners should occupy his attention.
Mr. PRIGS addressed the meeting finally. Although
at the bottom of the list in point of number, yet his
election had been made sure, and he would dohisduty.
Mr. Hunt was now called for, when
Mr. THOMPSON, of Holborn-hill, rose and addressed
the Chair from the body of the church, and alluded to
4,0001. which had been expended improperly, except it
was to render those who expended it fat, bloated, and
careless. He (Mr. Thompson) had been told that, im-
maculate as the Council were said to be, there were
jobs ; and although money had not been received for
the recommendation, yet the party went unsolicited to
the contractor's county house, and remained for four
or five months—f Hear). Ile had voted for Mr. Hunt,
and if the devil had sought his suffrage, if he thought
that he could reform abuses, he should have his vote—
(Hear, and laughter). In conclusion of a speech which
was listened to with profound attention, Mr. Thompson
lamented that allusion had been made to persons who
had nothing to do with the present contea ; but he en-
vied not the feelings of that man who could make an
attack, however indirectly, upon an absent, and, for
aught he knew, a virtuous woman—(Applause).
Mr. HUNT then came forward amid cries of bravo,
bravo !" He would use the language of one of the
Gentlemen who had addressed them—so Although de-
feated be was not c'ismayesr—(Here a great disturbance
in the gallery called for the interference and marked
rebuke of the Alderman). Mr. Hunt said this was an
attempt to prevent him from speaking, and be hoped
that the Gentlemen of the Press would notice the inter-
ruption. The 16 successlul candidates had been heard,
and Mr. Thompson also; surely he, though last not
least, was entitled to a fair hearing. After descanting
upon the Secondaries'.offi,e, he. said that there were
many jobs he could mention, but he would allude only
to one. What was that? Why, a person who sat iu
Common Council interfered when a Gentleman died
who lived in Cotton's-wharf in Tooley.street. Upon
the accountant's looking over the books and affairs, a
considerable surplus appeared in favour of the widow ;
but the lease of the premises had nearly expired, and—
he would mention no name—the Common Councilman
said, " Upon condition that I am made partner with
your suns, I'll get the lease renewed I" Agreed," said
the poor widow; but Mal k instead of having the lease
prepared in the joint names, it was made out in his own,
and nothing was wanting but the City stamp ; and but
for the interference of Mr. C. Pearson, who flew• like
lightning and prevented its ratification, it would have
been effectegi. Afterwards the matter was brought
before the Court, in order to the exposure of the offender,
when Mr. Samuel Dixon moved the previous questioni
in order to screen the delinquent, and the ultr.t.Whis.
Alderman, now in the their, seconded the motion.
(Hisses and uproar).
Mr. Alderman WAlTHMAN—Gentlemen, give him
rope enough. I was tied down during the election, but
now it's overt can reply if I please; but it is very un-
usual for an Alderman, placed as I am, to be thus ap-
pealed to. However, when I see occasion I can defend
myself.
Mr. HUNT then proceeded to state that he had been
told that it was proposed by the phalanx behind b'm
to publish the names of those who voted for him, b.us
from this they were dissuaded by Mr. Bousfield.
This annunciation occasioned much clamour, and a
person named Harker was called upon, when it ap-
peared that Mr. Hunt had received his information,
'from second or third hand. After haranguing the mul-
titude fir one hour and 50 minutes, he sat down, hav-
ing declared that having spent a fortune for the public
good. be would nut expend another sixpence ; an .t it he
was wanted, his services should be solicited—(Hear).
At half part seven Mr. Alderman WAITHMAN rose
to address the Wardmote, and with his usual ability,
and great warmth, combatted the statements made by
Mr. Hunt. To follow the worthy Alderman through
his speech is impossible; suffice it therefore to say, that
he gave a complete negative to many of the state-
ments made by Mr. Hunt.
At about a quarter to nine o'clock the Wardmote
was adjournel
BASSISHAW WARD.—Returns 4.
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Ur. H. Hughes 38 Mr. W. Lister ,
. 'J. Frisby 36 yJ. Shirley
J. F. Smalimin 36 yN. Richards
BISIIOPSGATE WARD.—Returns 14.
Mr. Solomon Bennett 289 Mr. WM. Day 245
T. Greenaway, Dep. 264 W. Weston 245
Wns. Stevens 284 John Stirtevant 237
W. A. Peacock 283 Thew Windus 1136
Sir Wm. Rawlins, Dep. 236 - Benj. G. Windas .235
John Duddell 250 I Nath. Clark 221
Jabes Benyun 247 fC. Pearson • 205
John Howler 246
BREAD-STREET WARD.—Returnsl2.
Mr. Deputy Matlic 33 Mr. Cope
Coleman 33 Frith
Bette 33 Scott
33 Hooper
Barra 33 Davison
De Grave 53 fSkoobridge
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Len 33
CANDLEWICK ARM—Returns 8.
Mr. J. Walter, Deputy 55 Mr. John Downes 54
John Platt 55 Thomas Bond 53
John Saunders 55 YSinutel Bradley 49
Jeremiah Evans 55 J. Ryland Hander 7
William White 55
COLEMAN•STREE WARD.—Returns 6.
Mr. Carter 173 I Mr. Allan
Issuer 171 Bleaden
y Hall 169 I tPeck
Halt 159 readier
CHEAP WARD—Returns 12:
Mr. Richard Brooke 104 Mr. G.Edm. Shuttleworth
Charles Medea 98 J. Barra
118
E. Yenning In R. P. Gaudio's,
S. Jones 97 0. Grant 82
W. Stevens 96 T. A. Lozley 78
G. Ledger 96 N. L. Rine , 41
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E. Cuthbert 94
CRIPPLEGATE WAR WlTHOUV—Retuffisil.
Mr. Alderman 305 I Mr. Jones 295
Pulls*" • 304 Atkinson 273
H&C. - 302 tCurtis 197
Tayieg • 300 Russell 174
Haim, 297
BRIDGE WAI
Mr. W. U. Smith 109
J. Joyner, Deputy 107
P. Green 105
T. Cartwright 104
W. Knott 102
J. Locke 10i
B. Bevil! 100
N. Saunders 99
C. Chatfield OS
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Mr. Deputy Crokatt 156
Jupp 153
Patterson 143
Pigeon .143
Wakefield 141
1 Dubow 140

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D.--lieteros 15.
Mr. T. Pewtresd
D. Voss
J. lintallpieee
W. Jones
T. Thornhill
G. Bou*held
Ponder ,
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t.f. Y. Hatton
A RD.—Returns 10.
I Mr. Peppercotne
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