Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1835-06-25
oss District Polling.

0TOSs 1-RN.
Mr.. Parker, 3,755
Lord John Russell, 3.I2S
Majority for Mr.. Parker-G27
The Conservatives may well consi-
der the result great triumph.
The Conservatives were preparing
to celebrate their triunph with great
ecicf. The successful candidate was
Edmond Montagu Newcomb Parker,
Esq. who came forward after the result
was declared, amidst the cheers of his
friends, and addressed the electors as
follows
Gentlemen, in appearing before you
this day as the successful candidate
forthe honor OF representing this South
ern Division Of the county in Parlia-
ment. have 10 express to you my re-
gret for my inability to return you thanks
IN adequate terms for the great exer-
tons you have made on this occasion
(cheers.) Gentlemen ] have not 10
return you those thanks so much on
my own part, but feel them due 20
those friends who have asserted the in
dependence Of the county-(cries of
mo, no." and Eyes, yes;'' and whose
determination to preserve the Constitu-
ton Of this kingdom as il exists in a
well balanced Constitution of King.
Lords, and Commons, and what is OF
still great importance, in determination
to uphold the religion Of their forela-
theirs, the Protestant religion-(cheers.
Gentlemen, your decision of this dav
has removed those clouds Of doubt and
apprehension which did before exist.
] say that you have now given les
son to the whole country, Of detcrmi-
nation not TO suffer the institutions OF
the State to be Observation-Disclosures
Gentlemen, you have consigned to me
great and most important trust.
know full well that at any time, IL is no
easy task TO be Member of Parliament.
but / do feel on the present occasion,
THAI a high responsibility now attaches
to me-(cheers.) Gentlemen, may
say that / almost shrink from that res.
possibility, but know that your lndul.
gence will put the kindest construction
upon my conduct while | am youI
Member, and know that you will give
me the fullest credit of believing thai
the trust which you have reposed
in me shall never be betrayed
(cheers.) Gentlemen, beg leave u
lreturn you once more INV sincere thank,
for the great honor you have conferred
upon me; and before take my lea, Z
Of you for the present, beg to say thai
think our thanks are jointly due 10 the
High Sheriff Of the county for the high
and honorable feelings which he has
exhibited, and for the stricfest impair.
TALLY throughout the whole Of thi,
great contest. MIR. Parker was again
saluted with three cheersl
Lord John Russell did not address,
his friends in person; but departed Coz
London Immediately after the contest
Tie left no friend on the hastings 10
speak Cor him, but issued the following
printed address,
! Lord John Russell has proceeded 20
town, and no friend on his behalf spoke
from the hustings, but the following adj.
dress has been issued BY him.
Ts ~ Eissisrs u ths souihsra Dirisioa sCh.
Csuaiy q DsFOa.
Gentlemen, The contest for the
representation Of the Southern Division
Of the County Of Devon has ended in
my rejection.
Elisa consolation to me 10 think thai
have not IN any way swervcd from
the principles which originally gave me
title 10 your support.
"It i likewise oonsolatory ~ ae.
knowledge, which I do with the warm.
est feeling 81 gratitude, that lave re.
eeived the strongest proofs Of zeal and
regard from those friends on whose on.
disputed worth and cores understand.
ing set the highest value.
ITO the effects of intimidation and
undue influence che Temporary alarm
on weak minds, caused BY the revival
of the cry q No PopeFy." 30 the adj
vantages gained BY misrepresentation
and SANDER ssaong Tie Informed, and