Star.
London, England, 1829-06-11 00:00:00

CAMBRIDGE fOWN ELECTION, Jim' 9.

The worthy Mayor, the returning officer for this bo-
rough, took his place in the Town Hall at ten o'clock,
attended by Mr. Sergeant Storks as his assessor. Col.
Trench, with his f rends, occupied one side of the bench.
and Mr. Wells was on the other side, among many other
Gentlemen; but whether they were supporters or not
we could not decide. The space under the bench, the
table of the Counsel during Ass;zes, was crowded with
Gentlemen of the town, poll clerks, town clerks, Jim I
and the Jury box was filled with the electors; there ate
in Cambridge about 70; the front of the Hall and gal-
leries were filled with a rabble as ruffianly and cla-
morous as any in the world. whose manners the Uni-
versity has neither softened nor civilized.
The precept for the election, and the other usual do-
cuments, were received amid.t incessant clamour.
Mr. Alderman COTTON then rose, and proposed his
friend, Colonel Frederick W. Trench.
Another. Alderman briefly seconded this nomination.
Colonel TRENCH rose, but in consequence of the
deafening yells from the rabbl,, who seemed nearly
equally divided between supporters and opponents, only
a few broken sentences reached us, to this effect—He
was once more before his constituents; he was gratified
that his Majesty, having appointed him to an office,
gave him this opportunity of satisfying the people of
Cambridge respecting his Parliamentary conduct. There
might be some who felt offended perhaps with his late
vote on the Catholic question ; but he would, if they
would all .w hint, prove to them all that he gave that
vote most conscientiously, as he had already proved to
his friends, on whom he had called, since he came to
town. He declared to them must sincerely, as a man.
of honour, that he voted most conscientiously. It was
for the security of the Protestant Church, which was
always most dear to his heart, that he gave that vote—
he was prepared to prove that to them, if they would
hear him ; but as they would not allow him to go fully
into the subject, he would content himself with saying,
that if they returned him again, he would always sup-
port the interest of the people of the bcirough of Cam-
bridge.
Alter a few minutes, the M syor asked if there were
ahy other candidate to be proposed?
Mr. Wet.t.s rose—the clamor was astounding; he
sat down—the clamour did lint cease; he rose again—
and reanmed his seat from the same cause.
The MAYOR and his Assessor more than once de:lared
that unless srlence could be obtained, they should,
though reluctantly, adjourn.
Mr. WELLS, alter some minutes, proceeded to ad-
, dress the Meeting; and by the aid of very powerful
lungs made same of his sentences-audible; but the con-
tinued uproar and occasional squabbles of the rabble
interrupted many of them in their passage, and some-
times oveivrbelmad him altogether. He proposed
himself to the choice of the electors. He could have
had himself proposed by some of the honest freemen ;
he declined it, because he knew what ruin such conduct
might bring upon them. He would not expose any
poor man to such risk. He stood before them, as he
had a right, to offer himself as their representative. He
stood before them upon public grounds, and for the
public cause; though he well knew that those who came
forward for the people benefitted little for themselves or
their families.

The MAYOR put the question to the meeting whether
they would have Colonel F.W.Trench for their member ?
The electors, about forty, in the jury bozo raised their
hands.in token of assent.

The MAYOR Then put the question in like manner
with respect to Mr. Wells.
Many.bands were raised in the Hall, but not by free-
men.

The MAYOR accordingly declared that the majority
was in favour of Mr. Wells.
A poll was demanded for Colonel Trench.
*MILLS was understood to decline the poll, but be
briefly returned thanks to the meeting for the choice
they made of him. He also took occasion to disdain any
intention of saying any thing offensive of Col. Trinch's
private life; he believed him to be an honourable man
in his private life. The warmth of public discussion
generally carried men beyond the controul over them-
selves, and he, too, was sometimes unable to check him-
self.
Colonel TRENCH expressed himself *satis6ea with the
conduct of his Learned opponent, sad added some ob-
servations in •indication of his humble conduct, which
the noise and breaking Up of the meeting prevented us
from bear iug. .
Mr. Wau.s wished them all a good morning, and
left the Hall •amidst loud cheers. •
Colonel Taavcx remained to offer one or two- votes,.
and complete the other ceremonies of his election.

SI2RTING INTELLIGENCE.
• • • :WRESTLING.
At the wrestling mated., at the Eagle Tavern, Tentacle'', Giant
Jordan wu thrown a clean back fall by his opponenr,. sue of the
Mew young men in the country.
SPARRING AT THE TENNIS COURT.
The Es-Champion. Tom Spring, took his hen.-4t at the Tennis-
court yesterday, end had a strong muster of Corinthians. as writ
as bumble supporters. The expectation of a display of good
sparring seemed to have awakened the dormant spirit of the ad-
mirers of the Ss& ari ; and to this. as well Is the respect which
the good conduct of Spring throughout his peedistic career had
excited, may be :attributed the throng which was assembled. The
display of self-detence was of the first order, mid gave very
general satisfaction.
The games opened with a disphy between Black Davis and
Donovan, who were followed by Sheen and Smith, Bifrost and
Spencer, Ben Burn and Tom Oliver. Young Dutch Sam and
Baldwin. This set-to attracted the filed attention of the spec-
tators, and drew down bursts of applause. Neither of the men
were in slap-up condition, Bub training too generally among the
smalls of the Metropolis, ad Sam having injured his right band in
a recent " turn-up; still both resolved to do their best. and an
admirable cutest for superiority followed. The jobbing of Sans
Was very powerful, and his quick execution, when hi. was equally
creditable. Bub caught it is the muzzle rather severely IWIII2III
and at length bad his cork drawn; be made sense good
returns, but Sans, lu our opinion, bad the best of the bout. To.
wards the concluders, Bob gave Sam a cross-buttock. bet in the
closing Sam was even with him, and threw him as neat a back fall
over his hip as we have ever Web. The match was 'cloud audios
enthusiastic cheers. Ned Neal then set-to with Gaynor, sad bad
his cork drawn. Then came Mick Reid and Harry Jones,
, Cousins and Berry, Simon Byrne and Too Reynolds, Reuben
' Martin and the Cheshire Hero. and as the wind up, Torn Spring
and Peter Crawley. ' Spring returned thanks for the kind WINSIVIT
in which he had been supported, and was warmly applauded.
Simon Byrne looks well, bet has stilt six or eight pounds of
flesh to get ell He will Isiah his training in the neighbourhood
of London.
Deaf Burke and Fitsmaurke both showed, and their heads ex-
hibited evident marks of the peppendsox • but Fitsmaericelad
most to complain of. The Deafen had hi; arm in # sling, front
the injuries what `chid received hi his tight band.
PEDESTRIANISM.
A friendly wager of M. was bet between three Gentlemen at the
Haunch of Venison, Bell-yard, Temple Bar, to he spent, to walk
See miles on the Clapham-road, which was performed as follows--
klr. Harris, 5i minutes; Mr. Udder. ss; and Mr. Caner, 57
minutes. The panics started yesterday morning at six o'clock ; and
it will be seen that Mr. Harris won the wager.