Star.
London, England, 1826-06-13 00:00:00

SOUTHWARK ELECTION—Suer (Taus) DAT.

The crowds this morning in front of the hustings, or
the adjoining streets, were by no means so great as on
any of the preceding days, and the interest taken in the
contest is considerably aba•ed. Mr. Polhill still be
found an infinitely mole troublesome rival than was anti-
cipated. Ile is determined to persevere, consequently the
poll may be expected to be kept open to the latest mo-
ment. His supp, rters speak confidently of ultimate suc-
cess ; but this seems doubtful,th is being the 6th day of the
electron, his voters coming in but slowly, and the great
m.,kn icy he has yet to contend with. The banners ex-
hibited this morning were greatly decreased in numbe-.
A song, written with some point, and a caricature of
'6 Paul Pry in Polhill% Committee Room," were the only
novelties we witnessed. The majority in the early part
of the day's polling was certainly in favt ur of Mr.
Polh.ll, which aided not a little to the imitation
the supporters of the other Candidates feel at what they
denominate the unnecessary protraction of the contest.
Peaceable demeanour, though the murmurs have been
many and deep, and tranquillity have prevailed since
the violence of Friday evening ; for this the inhabitants
of the Borough have to thank the excellent arrange-
ments of Mr. Holmes, the High Bailiff, and his per-
st,nal and unremitting exertions. Complaints of a want
of attention to persons connected with the Press have
been made, but we must confess we experience none of it.
STATE or THE POLL AT TEE &CLONE.
Mr. Calvert 1745
Sir Robert Wilson 1659
Mr. Polhill • 1265
ELUTE 0 ELOCE.
Mr. Calvert • 1761

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Sir Robert Wllion . 1670
11r. Polhill 1265
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TV( UV I O'CLOCK.

Mr. CAlvert . . . . 1771
Sr Robert Wilson . . . . 1677
Mr. Polhill . . . . 1266
ens ectocr.
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Mr. Calvert ._ .
. 1776
Sir Robert Wilson . . 1681
blr. Polhill 1309
The numbers, as they stood at four o'cleck, of the
voters who polled yesterday, were:—
• _
Mr. Polhill • • 131
Sir Robert Wilson . 129

Air. C.lvert 125
The general state of the poll, as announced by the
High Bailiff, is thus :
Mr. Calvert . 1736
Sir Robert Wilson . . 1650

Mr. PoMY

1451

Mr. CALVEOT stepped in front of the hustings and
aftct returning thanks for the exertions of his friend%
said that the majority for the great tubAccormt (kizsca)

17as only two over his Gallant Priem,. He di.l not r,.
!n use the word tobacconist in an offensive sew.,
(Cheers.)—He believed that, if Mr. Polhill kept
.the poll to the last hour, and Obtained the greater pi-.
of the votes, which he had no season to expect, :t
would not be ireturned—(applature); and he thout:
that the most honourable and just course for him
pursue, would be to relinquish the contest.
-.Sir R. WILSON said, on Saturday Mr. Polhill's frier*
had given out that the tide of affairs had changed, a!,l
that they had reason to believe he would have an ace,.
mulation of votes. He might, indeed, boast now r;
having a double tide in his favour, inasmuch as he Ila 2,
hz:
alter great exertions, and after many boasts of w
would that day be done, obtained a majority of ;73
votes !—(Litughter). He (Sir IL) was very sorry to pp:-
ceive that the Borough was likely to be a scene of hue%
and that individuals .'ere ro he kept front tran,acti..
business some days longer, in consequence of Mr.
hill's obstinate conduct in pursuing a hopeless striizt:
Not less than 150 police were in attendance nightly
preserve the peace, to prevent a repetition of the turn::;
hich had prevailei.
Mr. POLHILL now addressed the electors; observir;
that a tobacconist did not yieli in respectability to
brewer (hisses); and if the electors did him the hou.:r
of returning him, they would have a faithful selvat...
He begged to assure his friends, that 1:e still felt c 07.1-1.
dent of success, and should keep the poll open to z:.s
last hour—(Applause and hisses)
Mr. Hume and Mr. Alderman Wood were in a tradese..:;.'i
Douse near the hustings, when the candidates were adaressk:L!
electors.