Star.
London, England, 1820-03-11 00:00:00

NOMIN.ZTION FOR STAFFORDSHIR.

Thursday; an opposition being decided upon; for
this immense County, the attendance at the Nomina-
tion. was great beyond anything ever witnessed in
Stafford. About twelve o'clock,•the first detachment
that arrived, in the interest of. Sir J. BOUGHEY, corn,
pletely glutted the town, extendinr, from what is
called " Fore Forgate," to the Green-bridge—about
three-fourths of a mile. This force defiled through
the town, joining the Lichfield, Wolverhampton, and
Walsal forces, and meeting the body of Electors
from the seat of Sir J. BOLIGIIEY, at Aqualate, fell
in in militai y array, the carriages taking the rear
of the horsemen, and, altogether, they took above
an hour in moving on to the Race Course, the
Grand Stand in which had been fixed upon as
the Hustiogs. Sir JOHN BounilEY arrived at the
head of this immense force, with a band of mu-
sic, playing, " See the connucri:%; hero comes !"
A leaf of laurel was the symbol of SirJohN'S friends;
and it appeared like another " Birnam wood,"
coming to Stafford town. This most numerous force
proceeded to the hustings at the Race Ground; and
' taking possession of the area in front of the balcony,
presented a mass of footmen and horsemen extend-
ing beyond any compass of the human voice. It Was
a perfect forest of laurel. Nearly an hour elapsed
before the Cowers defiled upon the field: and they
were upwards of an hour in developing their force—
forming an eilended wing to the lett, and falling
into the rear of the grand Stand, or occupying a
straggling position •on the outlines of the opposing
force. It is impossible to form an estimate of the
whole number—they occupied, in close order, nearly
the square of a quarter of a mile.
The Sheriff having opened the business of the day,
E. J. RICKETTS, Esq. proposed that the Earl of
Gower be a proper person to represent the County in
Parliament—(Loud uproar.—" IVc are beginning to
learn a littie."—rremeuelous hoot.ing and hissing, mint.l,
led with a distant applause.)
The Hon. E. MoNeicroN seconded the nomination,
observing, that the County could not do better than
support the old Members.
Sir 0. MosLEY, Bart. proposed E. J. Littleton,Esq.
remarking on his industry, his talents, his habits of
business, and his devoted services to the County—

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(Loud applauscfront all parties).
The Rev. H. D. BROUGHTON seconded the no-
mination.
GEORGE ToLLEr, Esq. proposed Sir J. Boughey,
Bart.—(lloars of applause, and waving of hats). He
was delighted to see such an assembly of Freeholders.
He had the greatest regard for the Noble Earl ; but
private feelings must give way to principle and
public duty.
SNEYD KI NNERSLEY, Esq. seconded the nomination.
Sir J. W'ROTTESLEY, Bart. addressed the Meeting;
he stated generally, that he acted from public prin-
ciple. He ha?. looked tw the records during the time
Sir J. Boughey was in Parliament ; and he believed
that a set of honester votes was never given by any
man—(.4ppi'ause).
Mr. Tom', t tisos, of Hanley, solicitor, addressed the
Meeting, in favour of the independence of the County.
Mr. Pit ICE, of Westbromwich, followed, who read
Resolutions of a Meeting at Welverhampton ; and
was listened to attentively as long as he spoke of Mr.
Littleton's merits ; but the moment he coupled Earl
Gower with his views, the most dismal yells drowned
all the perseverance of his efforts. "Amen!" was vo-
ciferated several times before Mr. Price concluded.
Earl GOWER spoke, but was very indistinctly
heard from the repeated interruptions. He hoped to
have their future suffrages—( You cannot have 'em !
Fire ! Scot)'anc ! ) If they talked of independence,
he was as independent as any man. (A great part
of the Noble Earl's speech was lost in the bootings of

the multitude).
Sir JOIIN BOUGHEY addressed the Meeting at con-
siderable length : he contended that a private and
unconstitutional influence had prevailed in the Coun-
ty ; and that he would lend his assistance in breaking
through such trammels (Long and continued applause).
His past conduct in Parliament—and he trusted his
future conduct, if he were returned, would be the
' best refutation of the malicious and inconsistent in-
sinuations thrown out by his opponents: the asser-
tion of private nomination had been as offensive In
some quarters, as the fact of such 'nomination had
been to• the Independent Freeholders.—He trusted
they wcn:ld come to the Poll—( We will).--Remem-
ber the old proverb—" Ile who gives quickly, gives
twice"--(Loud shouting).
The SuERIFF now called for a shew of hands ; re-'
quiringthlse for Earl Gower to put up the right hand,
for Mr. Littleton the left hand, for Sir J. Boughey
both hands; he, after the shew of hands thus re-
quired, declared it to be in favour of Mr. Littleton
and Sir J. Boughey : for the latter two it was a per-
fect forest, extending through the whole area in front
and to the right. Earl Gower demanded a Poll—
agreed for the forms to be settled next Thursday—
and polling to commence on the Friday.