The Statesman.
London, England, 1818-06-23 00:00:00

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two upright and pats_ _ .als
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Electors of Westminstey yroold ssomuitid in attaining
the object of their wish.
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Mr. CLEARY nestoildressed die-people. The re-
sult of the day's Poll had been a glorious triumph to
the friends of Independence and Reform. When he
last •addressed them, he esid he was as confident es
fie was a living men, that the result of to-day's Poll
Would 'be very different from any of those which
preceded. You see, Gentlemen, said Mr. C., I was
aware of what would take place; and I am now still
better enabled to speak on the subject; for I have
been. with other Gentlemen through every quarter of
this City, and I ascertained that all the efforts of
corruption will not avail in preventing the return for
Westminster of the Man of the People.—(Applause.)
But still it behoved them not to relax in their efforts
—great esertious still remained to be made. Ali the
I'as Officers were brought to the Hastings; and
whenever a voter for Sir Francis Burdett appeared,
before he was allowed to vote, a search wen made to
see whether he bad paid his taxes; though whenever
any one came' to vote for Captain Maxwell, his vote
was received as a matter of course. Such were the
unfair advantages taken over the supporters of Sir
Frauds Burdett. But they must not slacken—Sir
Feincis Burdett most be placed at the head of the
poll ; he shall give way to no man. Sir Samuel
Hominy might be a most respectable man, but
he ought not to be so dear to them as Sir
Francis Burdett was.--(Applause.)--He be-
lieved so great • spirit never existed in any
city, as caused in Westminster at this moment.--
On Saturday a traitor to my onfortunate coon.,
try—(allading,we presume, to Lord Castlereagh)
came to these Hustings, and gave a plumper to Sir
Murray Max well.—(Greal Applause, and "bravo
Cleary!")—lle had endeavoured to bring many in.
nocent men to the scaffold as traitors, bat he himself
was the greatest traitor among them all—he lad ri-
vetted the chains of his unfortunate countrymen.—
As a claim on the gratitude he had brought the new
inhabitant over the way to reside among them (point.
ing to a drawing of an Ourang Ootaag holding op a
Green Big, which was posted op on one of the erec-
tions in front of the Hustings. As the allusion was
generally understood, this occasioned much laughter.)
—There was one thing they ought to be cautious of
---not to promise to give a vote to any man till Sir
F. Burdett stood at the head of the Poll. Ile meant
nothing disrespectful towards Sir S. Romilly ; Ire be-
lieved him to be a respectable man ; but it would be
an indeliable disgrace to Westminster, if Sir Francis
Burdett, who was the only man who, with their late
Representative;always stood firm in the cause of the
People, was not returned at the head of the Poll.-
-Ile hoped to have to.morrnw the satisfaction of
again congratulating them and himself that he had
proved so good a prophet. He could assure them
that there were men on their Committee who would
waste their lives, and limbs, and souls, for the cause.
—( Applause.)
Mr. Hoot began by alluding to the exertions
made that day by the friends of Sir Francis Burdett,
as a proof that the spirit of the Citizens of West-
minster was not yet extinct. It was a circumstance
much to be lameuted that the friends of liberty, by
their disunion at the commencement, should have
afforded Sir Murray Maxwell the means of arriving
so high on the poll es he was then. placed. The re-
sult of that day's exertions, however, afforded much
reason to hope, as indeed it would be lamentable
not to see the Candidate of whom they approved at
the head of the poll. They had heard a letter read
which was signed by a large body of the Electors,
end sent to Bath, requiring Sir Francis Burdett to
come forward and show himself.—[Loud disappro-
bation, and cries of " it won't do, Hunt! it won't
don—They had heard the answer of Sir Francis.
—[llisses, and cries of " off, off!"]—What could
he be afraid of.—[Continued tumult and interrup-
tion.]—Did they wisli to see him or not? If they
did, they should send one of the Committee to bring
him forward. It had been said that Sir Francis
Burdett opposed the Corn Bill.—[Here the uproar
became so general that we could not follow the
speaker for a considerable time. He was frequently
obliged to pause himself from the pi evalence of noise.
Several persons called out—" Who sent you here!
Was it Lord Sidmouth, No traitors—no enemies
in false colours," 4c. 4c.1—With regard to the
Court Candidates he did not know who they were ;
but be would ask, had Sir Francis Burdett ever sai d
one word in Parliament about the standing army ?
The People of Westminster had been frequently de.
ceived, but they should not be deceived while he
was amongst them. Ile was very much obliged to
them for the honour they had done him that day.—'
[Noise and laughter.]—Trusting to the feelings of
his fellow-countrymen, be knew no fear; and he
hoped they would increase their exertions in their
own cause.—[Some applause and loud disapproba-
tion, in the midst of which he retired,]
Mr. PITT begged leave to claim the attention of
the Meeting for a few moments, as an Elector of
Westminster, and a friend of Sir Francis Burdett.
He was anxious to contradict an assertion which had
gone abroad, that Sir F. Burdett bad been brought
to London from Bath; it was no such thing. On
the contrary, he had written a letter, in which he
stated his motives for keeping back. They were
motives of public purity, and such as became the
man who was still the friend, and had always been
the friend of the People.—(Applause.)—The result
of that day showed, what the friends of Sir Francis
were capable of doing, when they came forward
themselves, without the exertions of his Committee.
By persevering in the same glorious course, they
would long before Saturday night advance their fa-
voorite -Representative to the head of the Poll. He
should not again address them after that day, having
seen enough of the conduct of Committees to disin-
cliae him ; but Isil!tras anxious to impress upon them,
or the last demi. hew necessary it was that they
fboold persevere; by so doing, they might depend
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that of Mr.
pobation.)—He complained that when a proposition
I.to this tffect was submitted by himself and Mr. Hunt
to the Committee, it was treated with something like
contempt. He would now give them another piece
'of advice. If spurning at Mr. Hunt, they resolved
'to support Sir Francis Burdett, the only way in
which they could do it effectually was by giving him
plumper', otherwise the cause must be lost. For
his own part, he supported Mr. Rent, is trhe Need
of Universal Suffrage and Anneal Parliaments, and
Se being the person of all others the most fit tiri
wrestle with the stern rind hardy aspect of the present
times. Alluding to the repotted speeches of Sir M.
Maswell (for he professed that he could not hear
word from him) he gave full credit to his assertion,
that he did not understand the meaning of Universal,
Suffrage. It was more than probable that his know.
ledge was confined to the log-book and the Court
Calendar.—(4 laugh.)—lde also combated the, re-
flections thrown oqt against the symbol of the Cap
of Liberty, sod alluded to the Dagger by which the
City Arms was disgraced. This led him into the history
of Wat Tyler. After dwelling tiresome time open
other matter, he concluded with asserting, ',hit if
they did not send men of fearless spirit into Parlia-
ment, they had bettersenil none at all. Their meet-
ing there was otherwise au idle mockeiyer--(Alp.
plaese.)
The respective parties then withdrew.

BOROUGH of SOUTIIWARIC ELECTION.

Yesterday when the multitede assembled as usual,
about ten o'clock, it was announced that Mr. lief-
clay had declined, and that consequently Mr. Cal-
vert and Sir Robert Wilson were chosen as the two
Representatives of the Borough. The loudest and
most enthusiastic applause followed this announce-
ment, and Mr. Calvert stepped forward to address
the Electors.
Mr. Catz.vettv commenced, by expressing his deep
sense of gratitude for the proud situation in which he
was placed. lie then adverted to the Mint votes,
which were now allowed to be good, although au at-
tempt had been made,. not by Mr. C. Barclay, but
by Mr. Florence Young (the Magistrate), to dis-
franchise them. It was eight the saddle should be
laid on the right horse, and he conceives! Mr. Florence
Young had, by this attempt, destroyed all his influ-
ence in St. George's, where he would never, on ano-
ther canvass, attempt to appear again. He then ex-'
plained the vole given by Mr. C. Barclay &boat the
Corn Bill, and acquitted that Gentleman (their ,late'
Representative) of any design to support the mea-
sure, although he sanctioned its going into Commit-
tee. lie concluded by assurences of pursuing the
ume coats. of condect which had Obtained him the
favour and honour he now enjoyed.
Sir R. WILSON thee addressed the Electors. Hie
feelings were so agitated by various emotions, that
he wit quite unnerved, and more disposed to shed
tears than make a speech. He was overpowered al-
most as much as he had once seen a veteran French
grenadier, on the retreat from Moscow, who was
sitting, with other comrades, over the embers of a
burning hovel, and surrounded by dead bodies of
men and horses. Same of this wretched baud were
employed in picking and eating the flesh off the back
of a corpse, half consumed. Sir R. Wilson, exhaust.
ed by fatigue, hunger, and cold, was obliged to stop,
and whilst stopping, a Russian soldier gvve him a
piece of bread. The veteran, whose eyes were glazed
with death, threw such a wistfulness into them that
was irresistible, and Sir R. Wilson gave him the
bread. He seized it, sod was about to devour it,
when he placed his.hand to his heart, as if checked.
by some agony, and at last articulated, "I cannot
brave it; I was prepared for any thing hat so much
kindness." In a moment he fell, and his troubles

ceased for ever. •
The glory acquired by the Electors of Southwark,
the accumulated titles to his gratitude, increased his
responsibility. He was not afraid of maintaining the
principles he had professed. 'There he could com-
mand his conduct ; but he was fearful expectation
might be too highly raised, as to his ability to sup-
port the cause; still he trusted that the love of cowl-
try with which he glowed, and the spirit of liberty
which animated him, would rouse those powers which
had in ell times, and in all countries, enabled the de-
fenders of freedom to encounter its adversaries. He
should go to the House of Commons without any
personal interest; and he would never suffer a sense
of private wrongs to prejudice the public welfare.—
He would also carry there no attachment which
would divert him from the cause be conceived
to be most beneficial to the Public. He had
esteemed friends amongst public men, who, not-
withstanding calumny, were entitled to public con-
fidence by their virtues; bat his connexion with,
them was no restraint on his independence ; and
his ties of regard were net " shackles of bondage.
He had always held the same language to them
as he had held on the Hustings. He was a friend to
the King and Constitution ; but whilst be did not
wish to encroach on the executive and aristocray, lie
professed himself to be the champion 'of the popular
interests. He should • discriminate between lice°.
tiousness and liberty—subordination and servitude ;
but as servitude was the obedience of a broken spirit
and abject mind, wanting its own free-will, he would
never submit to it, and he was sure the Electors would
support him in that determination. Every Elector
who had voted for him might say—
" Thy spirit. ladmendence, let me share,
" bawd of the lion bean and eagle eye ;
" Thy form I'll follow with my bosom bare,
" Nor heed the storm thntitowls along the sky."
He did not know what good he could do in the House
of Commons; but be would always protest against
any wrong be could not prevent, and claim every
right, although he could not recover it ; that, in
short, he s►eall act in concert with his colleague,
Mr. Charlet'. Calvert, who already had proved his
fidelity. Some persons, findiog that the Electors
*• had not made their prumise to the ear, and broken
yit to the hope," represented.them as capricious and
tickle ; bat, he felt confident, from what he had seen,
of them) that it he did his duty) they would not be

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Emanuel of Portugal desired one
write a dispatch, and resolve,' write
another on the same subject. The courtier obeyed
and Don Emanuel having read, it, said with imr:
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prise, " God bless me, it is better than my own
The courtier immediately made• praoUpd bON sod
leaving the palace, went and took farewell.ofalt his
friends, saying, " am ruined ruined for ever, the
king has found cot that I have more wit than hie'.
self." He should 'always be happy to receive rotor.motiontion from his constituents, and present their pe.
titions ; but he trusted thstp would not prejudice
their statements by the indulgence of feeling-to the
exaggeration of Tact. Ile again declared he would
resign his seat whenever it was wished, and assist the
return of a successor agreeable to the majority: tbst
he should ever consider himself hut a servant daring
pleasure. He recalled to their recollection the
courtesies he had receeived on his 'canvass from the '
Electors who were supporters of his opponent, the
handsome conduct of Mr. Cliarles Barclay on Suter.
.day, and the propriety of his proceeding in tens.
quishieg the contest, not to, cause further bionic%
nience. He trusted that these considerations would
assure a continuation of that meritorious conks
which proved the highest degree of political eat
might animate, and yet good order and good he.
mour be preserved. tie also hoped, when the an.
dent usage of the procession took place, that they
would aemember generosity is the noblest ornainentof
victory. He returned thanks to the High Bailiff for Ms
impartial conduct and personal civilities to himildf
and friends, and he concluded by thanking those
Electors who had been unavoidably prevented Tring
coming to the Poll, but who had assisted bite by
their good wishes; and whilst be felt confident the&
the child ten of those Electors who had polled would:
refer to the poll-books es memoirs of their, Adhere'
honour and disinterested patriotism, he hoped they'
would never refer to them as pools of a confideem
unworthily bestowed.
Mr. C. CALVERT then rose„and expressed his ac-
knowledgments to the High Willi, which he bad in.
advertently omitted to do in the first instance, and
proposed the thanks of the Meeting to him with three
times three, which was unanimously supported.
The Hicta BAILM returned thanks; vamp Mr.
Hatt. rose, and in a speech which adverted to •the
merits of the Devon end their Representatives, he
noticed The impartial conduct of the Depoty Miff,
Mr, Liodsay, and thanks were voted to him accord-
ingly.. In the course of this speech Mr. Ball Ceded
to the contest in Westminster, recommending sup.
port to be given ta•Sir F. Burdett and Sir S. Hominy,
which recommendation was unanimously cheered.—
The Poll was then closed.
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