Star.
London, England, 1826-06-16 00:00:00

NORTHUMBERLAND ELECTION.

It seems to be now pretty clearly ascertained, the
contest for the representatinn of this county will be one
of tile most severe in the annals of electioneering. We
understand that a Gentleman has been despatched to
Load In, on the pact of Mr. Liddell, to canvass all the
Northumbeil In 41 freeholders in the metropolis, and
should r.e contest continue, his instructi.ms are to pro•
teed to France for the same purpose, if necessary. A
county meeting took place at Nlmpeth on fuesday last;
and the respective Candidates for the honour of repre-
sent/og' Ibis. great and important county, were lotto-
tined to the assembled freeholders.

Mr. Beaumont was proposed by Joseph Lamb, Esq. of Lem-
mingtoo Hall, and Thomas Reed Batson, Esq. of ilighani Dykes.
The lion. H. T. Liddell, Esq. was proposed by John Gentle%
Esq. of liarlsottle Caul*, and Wm. Clarke, Esq. of Belford.
Matthew Bell, Esq. was proposed by Sir Charles Loraine, Bart.
and Diana Dixon. Esq.
. Lord ilowick was proposed by Sir Matthew White Ridley, Bart.
Al. P. and Wm. Ord, Esq. of Whitfield.
COVENTRY, Just 15.
The corporation mob has been more outrageous to-
day At the booth than at any time since the commence•
useilt of the election. Ye,terday special constables were
sworn in, who have been in attendance to-day; but
those of them who were anxious to do their duty were
unable to perform it, as the rioters were always assisted
and protected by the police and the regular constables.
Moore and Ellice's voters had their coats torn off, and
were in other respects most shamefully maltreated; and
this conduct has been continued through the day. The
following was the state of the poll this morning, at half
p.ist eleven:—

Fyler .
1 leatbote
Ellice .
Moore

1290
1240
453
443

If the Blues would remain staunch, it is supposed that
it would be possible for them yet to succeed ; but as
SU many will turn to the winning side for the Ss. on the
cliiirins day, and the honour of a triumph, no expecii
tati n of ultimate success is entertained but by the
rnoA sanguine paitisans. If Mr. Ellice should continue
the contest to the last, for the reason abovementioned,
the state of the poll would afford no criterion by which
to judge of his chance of success at a future election.
*Alter the close of the poll, Mr. EtAtcc addressed
his friends w ith girat eloquence and strong feeling.
Conscious of having advocated the intere*ts of his
comtitsseats with. the-utmost of his ability, he expressed
himself as an honest man would do, who was treated
with ingratiru $e almo.t unexampled.
The new Candidates, Fyler and Heathcote, have both
declared themselves opposed to the Roman Catholic
claims, and this circumstance, together with their
present standing on the poll; places their return beyond
a doubt. So high does Mr. Heathcote stand in the
e‘tiniation of his neighbours, that he was solicited to
()ire; hini%elt fisr Litchfield, a short distance from which
he re:ides, only a few tours after he had arranged to
oiFer himself for this city.
Petrr Moore is .now losing his temper very much, as the chuseet
fin his rttum daily Alecrease.

LEICRSTAR, JeNE is.
The rolling commenced this morning at half past nine o'clock,
and closed at a quarter before eve.
The Candidates then returned shanks to their friends.
Mr. EVANS expressed himself weft satisfied with the nemben in
Lis favour, considering the singular circumstances of the poll.
On the Candidates and the friends proceeding to
their several Committee-rooms, the immense crowd as-
sembled commenced an attack on the outward barrica.-
does of the hustings, and on the pens set apart for Mr.
F.vans.and Mr. Denman, in order, it is supposed, te.
give ft ee access to those Gentlemen's friends. The posse
of con utile, engsged with the snob, to prevent their!
intentions being carried into cifoct, when, after a des
rerate engagement, the civil authnek.es were driven
trom the defence of the hustings, which were partially
destroyed, a. tar as tie pens in C e purole inse.est.—
I'lle Mayor, Recorder, and Corporation marched out
from the Excloinge to quell the riot, but were sots'
driven beck, amidst vollies of stones tern up from t4.t
pavement. Constables' staves, and errthlems of (Act
soon change I Jrantis .n numbers; and we are sorry to

now fair straight forward polling. Mr. Cobbett inti-
mated this morning, his intention of going to. London,
and took a most pathetic leave of the Mayor (Laughter).
But he now says he'll .stay—'tis no great matter now
whether he goes or stays, as it is probable he will con-
tinue to stay where he is at this moment—and where is
that, Gentlemen ?—at the very bottom of the poll"
( Clraer in; And Laughter).
Mr. WOOD—uI am happy to tell you I am running
away, Gentlemen—not (like Mr. Cobbett) from P, es •
ton, but from the gallant Captain. I have left him
quite behind on the poll—l am making too much sail
for him. He has heavy metal and good grog aboard ;
but I am sure my voters will keep out of the range of
his metal; it must be soon exhausted; he must then
strike his colours to us. I thank you for your support."
Consery also had his periodical oration, at eigft
o'clock.—" My snemi s have combi led against me;
their whole scheme is to keep back the Electors from
polling, in order to prevent your having me iu Psrlia.
ment ; but am I a man to back out in this sort of way ?
No ; I'll not suffer you to be robbed of your rights, my
friends, nor'me of mine. All the electors shall be polled,
or the Mayor and I will meet in London—he'll find me
as hospitable there, as he has been here. I'll take care
to provide him with lodgings that a ill cost him nothing
—(from the crowd, Nevrgate to him) —a commodious
dwelling, Gentlemen, a place where he may sleep in
safety, and into which there's no danger of thieves
breaking. lam not to
.be turned aside from my pur-
pose; why not let my voters vote as they come to the
hustings ? because Wood and Barrie have no more than
500 voters each, while I have 2,000, if I were only per-
mitted is 'poll them. Yet all England believes lam at
the foot of the poll—but remain you firm, and before
the end of the week you'll see me at the head of the
poll—(Shouts). They tell you I am going away ; I am
anxious to go, but in good time. I have a wife and
family,. and a handsome new house at Kensington, and
is it not natural enough that 1 shoild like to return to
my home? But, Gentlemen, if I am alive, I'll not leave
you and your gnod town of Preston before the 26th of
June. Good night."—The multitude quietly separated.
HERTFORD COUNTY ELECTION.
Yesterday was appointed for the nomination of Can-
didates for this county. In consequence of the Town
Hall being occupied by the election of Members for
the borough, the nomination took place in a large square
meadow, called the Ploughed Field ; in the centre of
which was placed a waggon, which served as hOstingg-
Sir Getman Dummy, the High Sheriff, arrived at abotit hilt
past twelve o'clock, and opened she business of the day.
Sir OMAN Satins said be came forward for the
purpose of nominating Sir John Sebtight..-( ipplaute).
He did believe, that whenshe House of Commons came
to be newly constituted and returned, they might search
it to the bottom, and would not find a mote indisett.
dent man.—(Applease.)
Mr. DA NINA seconded the nomination.
Sir J. Shutout, after thanking bis Hon. Friend for
the terms in which he had spoken of him, said his
Hon. Friend had attached one thing to his name
'which he hoped lie deserved; his friend said he was
independent. There a ere t hose in the House who firmly
filed themselves with either one party or another—
either they were the supporters of all the act: of the
Administration, or they we, e the opposers of all the acts,
of the Administration. Such had nut been his course.
The votes he had given had been those, in his judgment,
best calculated to promote the good of his mints y.
Mr. GIL'S then came forward, and nominated Mr.
N. Calvert, Hi: Hon. Friend, was entitled to their at-
achment and esteem. lie had been man) yeats settled
in that county, and fur sever.l years was the represen'
(attire of the Borough, in which capacity they had an
pportunity of witnessing his cooduci.
Mr. HALSTON, is seconding the nomination, said,
arhether his Hon. F, pubs c or private character
were related to, he would be found to be equally

isar,,inae• some severe ontusinns and. wounds weir. in- Mr. Perez said, it there was any oppositioe, neither
; flicted. 'lllie !tint Act was said to have been read. of the Candidates nlminatel would be returned, because
In the eatly past of the poll a placard was exhihitet they bath voted for the third reading of the Boman
at the hustings " No I'npei y !—Cheap B cad r Th. • Catholic Bill. •
oprnar and general tumult int nupted the poll, and Sir Joins &MICH/ and Mr. CA Lim: vindicated their conduct,
and. said they had voted eonsekotiously.
the iiffensive placard was ordered off by the Re-
This
eras
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Cealviierititni.7.7
turning Officer, amidst huotings and yells.
abaircrbethenen nominated.dthatSi-rajnd nheSewouglhdttanhedreNforo °lila
the first disturbarc! to the harmony-of the day. The on ten o'clock to-morrow (Friday) precisely, for proceeding to the]
Returning Officer and Recorder (Mr. Goulburn) except Eireann at the County Hair,
as to his mode of taking the poll, presides in an impar- . DEVONSHIRE ELECTION.
64 and gentlemanly manner. • Tuesday the 13th being fixed for the nomination, Sir Thorns
PRESTON—WennISDAv. Acland and Mr. Bastard appeared on the hustings in the Castle-
The Election went off pretty quietly ti elerdav, but yard at Exeter, at 12 o'clock, and the High. Sheriff, L. W. Buck
Esq. M.P. for Exeter, immediately proceeded to open the speed.,
Cobbett is still in the background. It was rumoured County Court.
that he had given up the contest, but at four o'clock he Sir Liwitaxez PALK then came forward, and in a few words no.
appeared on the hustiirg,, and addressing the electors, minated Mr. Bastard, whose upright and independent conduct, he
said— said; rendered him every way qualified to represent the County.
Fermin, Esq. said, it was with feelings of pride and
" Gentlemen, it has been reported that I would appear no more satisfactitin he seconded the nomination of Mr. Bastard, who had
on the hustings, that I had abandoned the fight. Now, Geotienten, represented the county of Devon in three successive Parliameats.
the election will last till the 26th of June. On the 27th of June, and with honour to himself and attention to their interests.
not a day sooner, will I leave Preston. I'll stand out to the last JANISS W. BIHAR*, ii,4q. proposed Sir Thomas Aciand, who had
moment, and the last man." (Applause).
already represented them HI Parliament fur twelve eventful years.
Sir Thomas B-ever did not appear on the hustings and whose talents, excerience, and independence were proverbial
during the day, but he came this morning to do away E. I'. Leon, F.sq. in seconding, spoke highly' of the public con.
with an impression which his atnenee seems to ha re duct of Sir Thomas Acland, and particularly adverted to his sue.
partly made against the cause of his party. This
teisisn.toufr
t effort
he siltoofrteucidbice the duty on cider, so important a
oit mdse.
abse ice of his gave rise to some malicious scriibs, of No tither candidate being proposed, Mr. BASTARD came forward,
which the following Is a specimen: and briefly addresses] the freeholders, thanking them fur the con.
Warreo.—A vacancy having occurred at the hustings of Preston, hlence they had before reposed in him, which, should they re-elee•
in consequence of the retirement of Sir T. Beevor, a competent hint, should never be abused.
person is wanted to fill the same. He must have plenty of ins. Sir Tirostas ACELANDSALI. his public life was before them: they
pudence—be able to badger—tell lies, and take all manner of oaths. might send him back to Parliament or not, according to their plea.
His character for bi—g—d—ism must bear the stricter t investiga. sure; but if they re-elected him, he would be guided by no other
distr.—Apply at the Castle Inn. principle than that of an honest and faithful discharge of his duty:
Another appeared to the following effect— (Loud applause)
" Only think that Sir Thomas should cast off his crony," The Sheriff declared the nomination to have fallen on Sir T.
Said Barrie to candidate Wood as he past. Acland and Mr. Bastard.—The election comes on on Thursday
" Cast him off!" answered Wood; " I'd have staked any money STAFFORD—COUNTY NOMINATION.
That this &nor would prove a good castor at last." A Meeting was held at Stafford on Monday, according to up.
Mr. COW:sett% people are all treated with a drink pointment by the High Sheriff, for the purpose of nominating II
after they have voted. The clerk at the hustings puts persons to represent this County he the next Parliament.
a little ticket into the friendly el: cwt.'s hatid, whieltTeaderilsy, the seat of Mr. Littleton, i
was throngedt withfrzd.
et 0 s holders,
authorises him to g hilling's wotth. This morning at hampw.istb°te.wn or?clanoczkiohes wtoaspaesycortedt tortphee Coatattrety*Ps ;
Town by a
they give medals of Mr. Cobbett, of Britannia metal, cavalcade, comprising more than a hundred carriages, and a vast
with the words on the reverse—,, The Friend of the concourse of horsemen, extending for more than a mile along
People." the road. •
Sir J. Wrottesley, Bart. was met by his friends, in carriages and
A French Peer, the Dube of Montebello, has visited this place
on horseback, at the bon Inn, in this town, and was joined by a
to witness the curiosities of a popular selection. Ht has been very
great number as he proceeded to Safford.'
hospitably treated by the Mayor..
State of the poll this day (Wednesday)at twelve o'clock :
The candidates above named were pot in nomination the same
Gross Poll.
day, in front of the County. Hall. They severally addressed the
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Mr. Stanley 4.selectors, and Friday was fixed upon toe the election.
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Mr. Wood • $7 ' • , . 167 WA R W ICKSH IRE ELECTION.
Captain Birds . 29 ."E 1.53 Monday, at twelve o'clock. Lionel Place, Esq. dm High Sheriff
Mr. Coltbett 19 . 116 of Warwickshire, accompanied by D. S.Duedale, Esq. and F.
Mr. Cobbett, notwithstanding this unprosperuus state of things, Lawley. Esq. the late Members, and other Country Gendemen,
is still determined to ?mist. entered the NW Prins Court, for the purpose of nominating two
At the close of the poll yesterday, Captain Willie Knights of the Shire to represent the County in Parliament.
left the hustings surreunded by a strong body of con- Sir J. V. IL %Victor?, in a neat speech, nominated D. S. Dug-.
stables, and a few dismounted dragoons. The appear-
dale E .—Jorm ravine, Esq. serenaded the nomination.
Sr mem pro i Giese Sem Francis Lawley, Feq.; and the
ante of the soldiers has quite awed the mob. They were nomination was seconded by the Rev. Mr. Bromley.
afraid to chew even a sign of disapprobation against the No other gentleman being proposed, the High Sheriff stated that
Captain. the election would come on this day X Friday).
Mr. STANLEY iddreesed the crowd from his hotel.— LIVERPOL
Mr. Cobbett's tricks are at last exhausted, and we have The following speech was delivered} by Mr. Hoax's-.
_ . .

Son, after being—ehaired at Liverpool:
GICNTLIMIIX—The splendid procession which you have jut wit-
nessed, and in which you have borne a part, terminates, for the pre-
sent, those exertions which your unwearied partiality and active
friendship had imposed on yourselves, in order to replace roe in the
situation of one of your representatives in Parliament.
Gentlemen, this is the second time that I find myself, by your
favour, called upon to make my acknowledgments from this same
balcony.
Gentlemen, the sentiments of gratitude which I feel are the same
on this as on the fanner occasion-41w honest pride which, without
arrogance, a man may avow on such an occasion is the ume ; and,
with my feelings unaltered, I will not attempt, at the risk of weak-
ening those feelings, to clothe them in new expressions. I therefore
again say, that I return you my most sincere and cordial thanks for
all your kindness and all your confidence.
Gentlemen, neither at the present election, nor on that in which
re first sent me to Parliament, in the year 1i43, have circum.
Maces made it necessary to put forth all your strength, and for
this reason, that on neither of those occasions had you to encounter
an efficient and substantial, and real candidate—one worthy of
standing forward to claim your contidence and your suffrages, and
who could only be overcome by a vigorous and decided combat
then you would have had to put forth all your energies; and I have
not the least doubt that the result of such a combat would have been
triumphantly to seat the candidate to whom you might have given
your support, and to whose protection you were disposed to.consign
the principles by which you are wilted.
Gentleman, at the same time I must say, that if you have not bad
an efficient candidate to stand in opposition to myself, it has not
been from want or elation on the part of some restless spirits to
find one. A delegate, as we all know, has been sent to every part
of the country to hunt fur such a candidate. This deleatate has
knocked at every door, and at every door he has found a refusal.
Nut one individual among the many who would be worthy of such
an honour could be found to listen to this clamour. The failure
may have arisen from want of skill or want of address on his part,
or it may bare been, that he found himself too much out of his call-
ing when, instead of waiting for a bidder, he went forth to beat up
for one all over the country. But, Gentlemen,. lam aware, that
whilst you laugbed at his vain efforts, and could not bet pity, per-
haps, the figure which this caterer of candidates for Liverpool nude
at the hustings, you must nevertheless have rejoiced at the failure of
his endeavours to lower the dignity of the representation of this
great community.
CITY OF DUBLIN ELECTION.
Monday morning the usual forms having been ob-
served, the Sheriffs declared henry Grattan and Geo.
Ogle Moore, &qrs. duly elected to represent the City
of Dublin in the New Imperial Parliament. -Mr,
Moore and Mr. Grattan severally addressed the Elec.
.tors. When the latter had concluded, his friends loud));
called for a chairing, to which Mr. Grattan freely as-
sented, and he was accordingly carried to his house in
stfpheri's-green.
11e idea of a chairing being very sudden, the horses were taken
from Mr. Grattan's carriage, and it was made to answer the pur-
pose it a triumphal car; Mr. Hugh O'Connor and Mr. Humphrey.
sat not the. dicky, Mr. James Grattan was in the body of the vehicle,
and Mr. W. Murphy and Mr. Kirwan behind. The procession
moved along Capel-street, Bolton-strut, Dorset-street, Rutland-
square, Sackville-street, Westmoreland-strut, °ratio-street, and
along the Green to Mr. Grattan's own house, where he addressed
the assembled multitude for a considerable time, and with meth
animation ; they then separated.
DUBLIN COLLEGE ELECTION.
Monday, at eleven o'clock, the Election for a Representative for
the University was held in the new Theatre of the College.
Dr. Prunes, LLD. rose for the purpose of pprposing
the Right Hon. William Conynghans Plunkett as a fit
and proper person to represent the U•iversity in Parlia-
ment, and adverted in general mass to his conduct
and capabilities.
Mr. O'Dexocnius, a scholar, seconded the nomination of Mr.
Plunkett.
Mr. Pctmicarr thanked the constituency of the Col.
lege for the honour they had heretofore conferred upon
hint; an honour which lie confidently loi.ksd forward
to receive again at their hands. He went into to review
of his political conduct, and said, that although he felt
that there were very many about him who differed es-
sentially with him upon that great question which divi-
ded the country—namely, the Catholic Q sestion—yet
he was sure that they all had the same object in view—
the security of the Protestant Estabrishment in Church
it'd St te, however they sui,..ht diffrr in their opinion*
.1, to the mode by WhiCh all object ss desirable was to
she .tchieaed.
. Tire question been put, and no other Candidate hying proposed
lie custuniaty proelatnatioat *as made, and Ma. Plaukett was lie.
.i.red duly elesitd.