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    ( Continued from our first page . ) SANDWICH . —TtTEEDAT . The Domination of the Members for this portion of the cinqae ports took place this morning in front of the GoildhilL J . Dorman , Esq ., the Mayor , presided ,. and after the necessary forms bad been gene through , Henry Wise Harvey , Esq . proposed Sir T . Troubridge ( Whig ) , and Mr . Weeks seconded the nomination ; J . Sajer proposed , and J . Brydges ,- Esq . ecoaded , the nomination of Mr . Lindsay ( Tory ) . No other candidates being pro pe 9 ed . The Mayor declared that Sir T . Troubridge and Hbr . Lindsay were duly elected . The Members retHTDed thanks . After a rote ot thanks to the Mayor , the electors

    ^ tispersed . HYTHE . —Tdesdat . This election commenced and ended this Borning , ia the rttarn of J . S . Marjer&anks , Esq ., without eppositioa .

    srOKE-UPON-TRENT . The WHMMtion for this borough to * place in the Marfcet-ylace , in the tewn of Hanley , yesterday . Candidates—Mr . Aldermaa Copeland scd the Hoo . Dudley Ryder , Con 6 ernfeires ; and , Mr . John Lewis Bicarm , Taituswrialist , 'The preparations made br Mr . Rkwfo ' s party wore of an ostentatious character , BK » t- » f the publie blouses in ^ thet town beiag t * fce » fey them , and deeersted with their flags . Mr . CopekuHi and Mr . Ry ^ er made no pretension to dkspJ * y , uwi only entered the town with a procession of their friends a few minutes before the tine appointed for . the Domination . The proceedings were then condnctei in the usual form , and the eaodidates having been duly proposed and seconded , jt » d& * TiDg respectively addressed the dense crowd assenbled in front of the hustings , the poll was ap-* S ) £ ted to take place next day .

    LITSRPOOL—Tcssdat . ' The nomination took place this morning amidst _ immense assemblage of people . "Sir Thomas Branker proposed , and itr . N . Robinson seconded the nomination of Lord Sandon , CTory . ) Mr . Leylani , proposed and Mr . Lawrence seconded the nomination ef Mr . Cresswell , ( Tory . ) Mr . William Earl proposed Lord Palmeretoa and Mr . Brockelbank seconded the nomination . Colonel Williams proposed Sir Joshua Walmsley , and Mr . Browa seconded the nomination . The candidates , with the exoeption of Lord Paslmerston , who was of course not preaeat , then addressed the electors , and the show of hands being called for , was declared to be in favour of the Tories . A poll was then demanded on behalf of Lord Palmerston aad Sir Joshua Walmsley .

    NEWPORT , ISLE OF WIGHT . —Ttessat . The nomination of candidates for the representation Of this borough took place to-day . C . Day , Esq ., proposed W . J . Blake , Esq ., one of the late Members ( Whig . ) Mr . A . Clarke seooaded the nomination . Fitxroy Blackford , Esq ., then proposed W . J . Hamilton , Esq ., ( Tory , ) seconded by Mr . W , Hearn . Mi . S . Pring proposed T . Gisborne , Esq ., ( Whig , ) who was seconded by M . W&vell , Esq . Mr . Mew proposed W . Martin , Esq ., ( Tory , ) who was seconded hj Percy Scott , Esq . The candidates then addressed the meeting , after which

    The Mayor took the show of hand 3 ; a majority appeared for Messrs . Blake and Gisborne , and a poll was immediately demanded for the Tory caadidaiea , and appointed to take pi see the following day . Iji front of the hustings there were displayed a small loaf , labelled "Free trade and cheap bread , " and beside it a large loaf , with the words , " Monopoly and dear bread . " Whenever a reference was made to the Corn Laws , these Ioave 3 were held up .

    YORK CITY ELECTION . Monday last being the day on which the different candidates for the representation of thi 9 city in Parliament were to be nominated , our streets began early to resume a bustling and animated appearance . The morning was gloomy , and showers of rain fell at intervals daring the whole of the forenoon . About eight o ' clock , the friends of the candidates with banners , flags , and bands of music , assembled 1 > efore the different committee rooms , preparatory to parading the city . The usual display of processions , &c , were made , and wita no lack of spirit or exertion by both parties . Soon after tea o ' clock , the different parties arrived at the hustings , which had been erected in St . Sampson ' s Square , for ' . THE 50 XISATI 05 ,

    The hustings were divided into four compartments . The first on the right hand was occupied by J . H . Lowther , Esq ., and the adjoining one by PI F . Atcherley , Esq ., the Conservative candidates , and their friends ; the next adjoining compartment was devoted to the Sheriff , and their offi . cer 8 , _ a part of the space being occupied by the ladies ; and H . R . Yorke , Esq ., with his friends , occupied the compart - inent on the left . Mr . Lowther was proposed by Mr . Alderman aad seconded by Sir W . C ; ark-Mr . Wb . Bi an shard proposed , -and Mr . John Taylor seconded Sergeant Acoerley . Sir John Simpson proposed H . R . Yorke , Esq ., and Mr . Alderman Meek seconded .

    The speeches of tbe respective movers and seconders were quite of the common-place order of their respective schools . The Tories inveighed against the Ministry and called for their dismissal . The Whigs talked much of free trade and its many advantages . The candidates followed in the wake of their friends . After the three eandidates had spoken , the Sheriff called for a show of hands for the different candidates ; and after some little delay , appearing un certain how to decide , he required a second , when he declared the show to be in favonr of Mr . Lowther , and Mr . Atcherley . Sir John Simpson accordingly demanded a poll in favour of Mr . Yorke , which the Sheriff appointed to take place the next morning .

    The parties then left the hustings , the bands and friends of the candidates joining in procession to their respective committee rooms . The proceedings terminated a little after two o'clock .

    THE POLLING . The pulling commenced at eight o ' clock in the various places which had been appointed for the purpose , and ended at four . Mr . Yorke took the lead in number ? , and during the forenoon he was at the head Of the poll ; but in the afternoon fell off . He was nevertheless placed above his opponent , Mr . Atcherley , by f majority of 95 , Mr . Lowther being at the bead of the poll , On Wednesday morning the Sheriff declared the numbers as follow : — Mr . Lowtber 1625 Mr . Yorke 1552 Mr . Ateherley 1456 The nsnal formalities followed , and the chairing was proceeded with .

    MONTGOMERY BOROTJGH-Tcjesdat . The nomination for the Montgomery Borough took plfice this day at Newtown . Hugh CholmondeJey a £ sq-, { Tory , ) was proposed by Major Pugh , of Llanerchjdol , and seconded by Msjsr Harrison , of CaerhoweU . Sir J . Edwards , tbe Whig candidate , was proposed and seconded bv Dr . Johnes , of Gartbwell , near Montgomery , and Mr . Da vies , flannel manufacturer , Newtown . The stow of hands was in favour of Mr . Choljnondeley , A poll was demanded by the other side , which wag fixed for to-morrow .

    LEICESTER—Tcesdat . Following out the suggestion of the Star , tb > Chartist body , ae * £ , resolved to have their candidate at the nomination , on Tuesday last . On the same principle of pnrsuing * he ps . th marked out by the Star , Mr , Cooper , editor of the Illuminator , was elected by the body to confront the Whig faction . An address was disseminated through the town on tie preceding Saturday , and-the borough was thus prepared for the part Chartists purposed to take . No Conservative opposition w& 3 organised up to Monday night ; but early on Tuesday jnorning , the town was thrown into a state of the highest excitement , by its being announced that Lord Forester and the Hon . Horsey de Horsey w » uld contest the representation of Leicester , as Conservatives .

    By ten o ' elack , npwards of ten thousand persons were assembled in the market-place , and four , members of the Whig Corporation proceeded to nominate and secocd Easthope and Ellis , the members for the borough ia the recent parliament . Mr . Mwkhaia tad Mr . John Bear , then proposed Jk £ r . Cooper ; and four Conservatives afterwards proceeded to nominate and seoaad their aristocratic jywKifctm fTftw creator pordon of all the speeches 1 was but 4 amo shew , owing to the e&morous uproar of tbe dense mass is / rent of tke JsKstings . The ¦ peecbes ef Messrs . Easthope and Ellis were received i * a similar Banner , and were soon over . Mr . Corner then addcasaed the lasititude for an

    hour cad * Jialf , skewing up the treachery of the Whig factio * , aad briefly ^ Kbibi ting tbg principles ef the People * Charter . The speeebe * / > f the Tones were qnkklf ended , and when die she * of hands wax asked Cm by the Mayor , a considerable majority was displayed for the Chartist candidate and for Lord Forester . The renegade Mayor , however , with his a ^ castomed partiality , declared Easthopo and Ellis * ' duly elected , " and although the Torie 3 demanded a poll , they gave np in the eourseof the day , tkuspermitting the WhigB to walk over the course . The Chartists spent the evening in conviviality , at Mr . Cooper ' s Rooms ; aad , is spite of the present ascendency ot the Whigs , as aa electoral body , in Leicester , the greatest confidence is entertained of

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    an immediate and very large accession to fit © members of the Chartist Association in the Woogb . Mr . Cooper has delivered addresses on tj&e Sunday evening to large multitudes of late . T . lie greatest attention has been manifested ; and " iast Sunday evening , at the close of the political 8 ermon , £ 1 4 b . was collected for Henry Vincent ' s exr ^ nces at Banbury ; the whole sum raised for supporting that > eloved patriot , at Leicester , ib £ 2 . . .

    GATESHEAD—TvEFjasr , Tbe election of a member to Parliament took place this morning at ten o ' clock , when a band of music , and about fifty of Mr . Piutt's friends accompanied him to the hustings , which they ascended without a cheer ; then came Mr . Mason , accompanied by a large body of working mea , and ascended the hustings amiist immense cheering . Afcet the M fom" nad b <* n goae tkroogb by tbe Mayer , Mr . HaK ' 8 friends Iroaghi him . forward as their candidate ; after which he went through a loag unmeaning harangue of miaisterial clap-trap

    starvation meaaores , which he termed his" political opinions , * nd for the advocacy of which the electors of G * , teshead had chosen him as their representative , and , as a guarantee for his fature ¦ conduct , he -would with satisfactwa refer then to his past conduct , when the starving people began to be impatient at his sophistry and blarney , they began hissing and groaning , and he was sainted with cries of " the Bastiles—the Poor Law—the Charter— "whom did you pair off with when the People ' s petition was before the House !—who granted £ 70 , & 00 i « r the Queen ' s stables ! " ice . &o .

    When the Hon . Gentleman sat down , the mayor asked if there was any other elector had a candidate to propose . A Kate-payer then came forward and proposed Mr . Mason as a fit and proper person to represent the [ electors and non-electors in Parliament ; but because he was not an elector , B 0 m 6 of the law craft would have fain , induced tbe mayor to put him-dewn . The Mayor said he was a cititen , and should have a hearing . An elector seconded him .

    Mr . Mason came forward to speak , when he was immediately interrupted and told by the Mayor that as he was not proposed by an elector , he could not be JOHsidered as a candidate . Mr . Mason then said , —Mr . Mayor and gentlemen , why this had happened he did not know ; but with his permission he begged to ask a question of Mr . Hutt , which the Mayor readily consented to ; when Mr . Mason began such an attack upon Whiggery , &c . as shook the very hearts of heartless Whigs themselves , and gave the electors a sharp castigation for their blindness in being duped by Mr . Hutt and bis party ; and then he appealed , in forcible terms , to the unemployed and starving inhabitants , if they would recognise Mr . Hutt as their representative ; when

    they cried , " No , no . " Then , will you have me , who wiJl never cease agitation until 1 obtain the Charter ; and if I cannot represent you in the house of incurables , are you willing that I should represent you in the forthcoming Convention ! When a show of hands was taken , nine-tenths of the meeting were evidently in his favcur . Mr . Mason , after a speech of three quarters of an hour , asked the megting , if they were now satisfied that Mr . Hutt was not the representative of Gateshead ? but before he sat down , he would only ask Mr . Hutt one qaestion , namely , What was his reason for denying the elective franchise to the producers of all wealth , and granting it to those who only disposed of the

    wealth after it was produced ! Mr . Hutt said , had the question been put by an elector , he might have answered it ; but as it was pat by a stranger , he would not answer it . Mr . Mason then showed the meeting that Mr . Hutt was the stranger and not he ( Mr . Mason ) , who had addressed them over and over again upon the principles of the Charter ; and that the outcast of Hull , who evaded the question , was the stranger ; after which , the Mayor declared Mr . Hutt duly elected , when Mr . Hutt returned his thanks to the electors , and proposed & vote ef thanks to the Mayor , which was seconded in a short and brief manner by Mr . C . Cross , who thanked the Mayor for his kindness in allowing Mr . Mason the privilege of lashing th « Whigs .

    LI CHFIELD—Tvebdxy . The nomination of candidates having been appointed for this day , the electors assembled in the Guildhall at eleven o ' clock , for that purpose . The hall was densely crowded in e > ery part , and during the whole proceedings very great excitement prevailed . The candidates were , General Sir George Anson and Lord ' Alfred Paget , who , with their friends , sat on the left of the Sheriff , and Captain Richard Dyott , who , with his supporters , occupied the right . The preliminaries haviog been transacted , and the necessary proclamation read ,

    Joseph Ward , Esq ., the mayor , proposed General Sir George Ansoa as a proper person to represent the borough in Parliament . The Rev . B . Floyer proposed Lord Alfred Paget . Dr . Rowley seconded the nomination , Richard Hinckley , Esq ., proposed C&pt . Richard Dyott-Richard Green , Esq ., seconded the nomination . General Anson said he would only refer to his past coaduct and votes , and ho hoped they would consider them sufficient to maintain the confidence of the inhabitants of that city to warrant his return to the House of Parliament . General Ansou then sat down amid loud cheers .

    Lord Alfred Paget likewise said he had always made it hisrftudy to support and defend the poor as well as the rich , and such would ever be his line of action . He wished to promote free trade , and remove civil disabilities ; and he was averse to the sugar duties and the bread tax . Although he and hi 3 family were associated with the land , yet he nevertheless felt it to be his duty to consult the interests of all parties equally . If they felt confident in his principles so as to secure him a seat in the House of Commons , that would be the conduce he should pursue . He wotdd always meet the wishes of the electors , as far as was practicable ; and , in conclusion , be thanked them for that manifestation of feeling which had induced them to call him a distance of 2 , 000 miles to stand the contest for the city of Lichfield . He hoped he might long continue his intercourse with the city , and fight by the side of the gallant General it was his pleasure to be associated with .

    Captain R . Dyott , in the midst ofloud expressions of disapprobation , briefly addressed the meeting . A show of hands was then taken , when The Sheriff said it appeared to him that the majority was in favour of Lord Alfred Paget and Capt . Richard Djott . The announcement was received with prolonged cheering ; after which General Ansoa ' s friands demanded a poll , and the meeting was formally adjourned . STOCKPORT .-Tpesdat . The nomination of the candidates took place this morning in ths Mirket Place . The Whigs , in order to prevent Mr . Bairstow from being put in nomination , sent him the following letter , dated the 25 th June : — "Stockport , June 25 th , 1841 .

    Sir , —As Returning Officer of this borongh , I have received the Precept commanding me to procetd to an election of two Burgesses to Berve in Parliament f » i this borough . " I have appointed Tuesday , the 30 th instant , in the Market-place , Stockport , at ten o ' clock precisely . " If a poll be demanded it will take place the following day . " The booths will be erected , as they were at the last election , in the Market-place . "As 1 am very desirous ihat the arrangements made should be properly understood , I shall attend at the office of tbe Snperintendtnt of Police , Court House , Stockport , on Saturday , the 26 th instant , at half-past eleven in the forenoon , when and where I shall be glad to receive any suggestions in reference to the business of this election .

    " I have also to request that you will , as one cf the candidates , remit to me the sum of Fifty Pounds , on account of your share of the election txpenses . "I have the honour to be , " Your most obedient servant , " We A > dbew , "Mayor and Returning Offioer . Jonathan B&irstow , Esq . Mr . Bairstow went last week , ( Saturday , ) and read Feargas O'Connor ' s opinion relative to election , as recorded in the Slar . The Town Clerk and the Mayor told him that they should abide by the rules which they had sent him . Up till this aorning nothing more wag heard upon the subject , when Mr . Bairstow received the following letter , which states that he could not be allowed to Bpeak upon the hustings , unless he would pay £ 10 : ~

    " The Mayor cannot give tickets for the hustings , unless the party requiring teem pays his fair share of the expenses . . The Mayor has calculated that ten ponnA » trill be ' about s-ncb eharge , and on receiving Uut turn , will give Mi . Bairstow tae tickets he requires . " Court Hoase , Tuesday morning . " The nomination was gone through , and Mr . Bairstow , after applying many times , was refused tbe opportunity of addressing the audience . A poll was demanded for Major Marsland , Esq ., who was received , though a Tory , better than he ever was before . Mr . Cobdea was saluted with the most dismal groans , and criee of " Stevenson ' s Square bntchery . " When he ( Cobden ) was crossquestioned , he said he would not lift a little finger to bring back Frost , Williams , and Jones . The people cried out for Bairstow , and the factions received an additional amount of execration for their inlamous contempt of the people mamfetted in their

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    WAKEFJELD ELECTION . The proceedings in connection -with tbe Election of a Member for the Borough of Wakefisld are ttii precedeated ia tie &Utory of Parliamentary elections .

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    Our readers are aware that the Whigs , after tbe bunting about the whole co- aofcry ia search of a candidate to support their falli ' j g « wi £ 6 , ultimately got up a requisition to Mr . Josb'oa , Holdsworth , a respectable tradesman in Waken / ad , a magistrate of the West-Riding , and who a > j » o beld bis office of Returning Officer for the Bor /^ agh . Ambitious of Parliamentary honours , Mr . Ho ' . dswflrth at once divested , or pretended to divest himself , of bia local official character and came out t ^> solicit the " sweet voices" of the Liberal electors , Mr . Thomas Barff , it wu said , having been appointed by the Sheriff to the situation of Betarttng Officer . ... .. . . ..

    To this gentleman the precept for the election was addressed , and be , on Friday . issued a proclamation that bo should proceed to an election , and that the same should commence on Tuesday , tbe 29 th of June , at the Cora Exchange Buildings , and In case a poll should be demanded , appointing It for Wednesday , June 30 th . This was dated Jane 25 th , and , as we hare eUted , was duly published in tbe Borough on Friday , and was , we believe , the result of an arrangement between both parties . Bat the Whigs , after reconsidering the matter , found out that Tuesday and Wednesday would be convenient days for their opponents as well as themselves , and knowing that If they acted fair they -would Inevitably be beat , they proceeded to concoct a pretty little piece ot thimble-riggery , and persuaded Mr . Barff , good easy soul , that bis proclamation was not legal , and that the election could sot take place as announced .

    To serve some purpose of theirs , therefore , he on Saturday issued a second proclamation , a copy of the first in every thing but the dates , appointing Thursday , the 1 st of July , for the nomination , and Friday , the 2 d for tbe poll . This was dated June 26 th , and appeared on Saturday night The Tories on the appearance of this , deemed it their duty sot to take tbe slightest notice of it , and therefore Mr . Bariff received notice that , acting on his original proclamation , the only legal one , they Bhould attend according to his announcement on Tuesday morning , prepared to proceed with the election . They also , on Monday , after taking Counsel ' s opinion , issued a praeard , of which tbe following is a copy .

    " Bokowgh of Wakefield— Notice to the Electoes . —We , William Sebright Lascellea , & Candidate to represent tbe borougb of Wakefleld in the next Parliament , and Richard Duff , and John Batff , registered Electors of the Borough , give notice , that Joseph Holdsworth of the &id Borough , Esquire , was duly nominated and appointed to be the Returning Officer for the said Borough , iu the month of March last , and then became , and still Is such Returning Officer , according to the statute in such case made and provided , and is thereby incapable of being elected to serve in Parliament , for the said Borough , and we further give notice , that all votes given in favour of the said Joseph Holdsworth . at the present Election of a member to serve in the next Parliament for the said Borough , will by reason of sucli incapacity , be lost and thrown away Dated this 28 th day of June , 1341 . " W . S . Lascelles , " Richard Dunn , " John Babff . "

    On Monday , Mr . Barff , finding that he had placed himself between the borna of a dilemma , gave notice in writing to both parties that he should attend at the Corn Exchange on Tuesday morning , for the purpose of opening the nomination , and should then immediately adjourn to Thursday . Subsequent events , however , discovered to him that he had stumbled upon another mare ' s nest , and his legal adviser warned him that after having once commenced the proceedings , he had no power of adjournment . The worthy " official" looked sublimely ridiculous , aud now found that bis Liberal friends had completely entangled him in the mazes of

    error . On Tuesday morning , Mr . Barff sent a ommnnication to each of the candidates , of which the following is a copy : — " Sir , —I hereby give you notice , that I shall not attend or hold any Court at the Exchange Buildings this day nor make adjournment thereof ; but that I shall bold a Court , and proceed In the said election , on Thursday , the first day of July next , at ten o ' clock in the forenoon , pursuant to my proclamation and notice , dated the 26 th of June instant " I am , Sir , " Your obedient humble servant , ' Thomas Babff , Returning Officer . "

    3 S otwithstandiDg this , however , the Tones adhered to their intention of attending on that morning to proceed with the election , according to the original announcement , Mr . Lasselles , accompanied by a largo body ef supporters , appeared at the Cora Exchange at ten o ' clock , where they waited for upwards of an hour , at the end of which time neither Mr . Ho Ids worth ' s friends nor the Returning officer having arrived , a message was dispatched to the latter functionary apprising him that they were waiting , in obedience to his proclamation , and desiring that he would at once proceed with his dnty .

    Of this no notice was taken , and shortly afterwards another message wag delivered to Mr . Barff , from tbe chairman of Mr . iAscelles' committee , Btating that they bad assembled in obedience to his proclamation , dated June 25 ( a copy of which they Dad ) , and that if he did net appear and proceed according to his then announced intention , they Bhould , acting under legal advice , appoint another returning officer , and proceed without him . J- ! r . Barff desired to have half an hsur to consider this message ; this granted , to bim , and after waiting with great patienoe considerably above that time , Mr . Barff announced that he should not then proceed , nor should he take any notice of the proceedings of that day , but go to the election on Thursday .

    Upon this announcement been made , Mr . Edward Svkes , solicitor , was requested to take upon himself the duties of returning officer . That gentleman at once assented , the proclamation was read , and tbe usual forma gone through . Mr . Richard Dunn then proposed the Hon . William Sebright Lascellea as a fit and proper person to represent this borough in Parliament . Mr . Samuel Stocks seconded the nomination ; and no person appearing to propose any other candidate , tbe returning officer declared Mr . Lascelles to be duly elected .

    The Hon . Win . S . Lascelles warmly returned thanks for the honour which had b « en again conferred upon him , assuring his friends , in a few words , that he had acted throughout the affair in obedience to high legal authority , and that be should continue to take such steps for securing his seat as circumstances might wrrrant . He was loudly cheered . The return was then filled up , signed by Mr . Sykes and a number of electors present ; and the proceedings , which bad occupied until two o ' clock , only about a quarter ol an hour being occupied in business , terminated . DUMFRIES— To BSD AT .

    Ths candidates having mounted the hustings amid the cheers and groans of the assembled thousands , Sir Alexander Johnston , a pretended Whig , was proposed by his worthy friend the editor of the Dumfries Times , of whose speech not a sentence could be heard on account of the universal groan -with -which be was assailed . From tbe same reason not a word which fell from Sir Alexander could be heard . The chief Magistrate of Annan proposed Mr . Ewart , lace member for Wigan , and one of the few who voted for the release of onr glorious friends Who for virtue ' s sake are now pining in Whig dungeons . This magistrate proclaimed that he fally concurred in the address of our Chartist candidate , Mr . Wardrop ( which address embodied the principles of the Charter ) and that bad Mr . Wardrop started sooner , he himself would have supported him . He was heard with attention and was loudly cheered throughout

    Mr . Ewart then presented himself and made a very liberal speech , but passed over the principles of the Charter as quietly as he could , perhaps being averse to them , or rather not wishing to rouse the hostility of tbe stone and mortar men . He was also well heard and well cheered , save when both he and his proposer ¦ were intenrupted by a gang of the offscourings of society , hired for that honourable purpose , by the honourable Knight , such being the foul expedients to which tbe intelligent nobles of this land resort Mr . Wardrop was proposed in two short but pithy speeches , by two ten pound voters , Mr . Watson and Mr . Haining , both tailors , —hurrah ! for the tailors and hurrah for the Oddfellows , because Mr . Hawing is their talented and zealous secretary . Mr . Wardrop then stood forward and was heard with attention by all , for evtn the retainers of the Knight wished to hear the spirit of onr Charter champion .

    Mr . Bell , joiner , then requested to put Some questions to the candidates but was refused because he was not a voter , ¦ whereupon an anxious republican exclaimed " behold citizsn 8 the justice you receive ! Behold how they insult you ! They will not allow you even the sorry privilege of asking a question . Mr . Bell , ironmonger , a voter , however , stepped forward and by offering to propose the questions , removed the disgraceful obstaele , and we thus acknowledge pnblicly our gratitude to him for doing so . The Sheriff proceeded to take a show of hands and having called oh all who favoured Sir Alexander to bold up their hands about a hundred were exposed . A shew of hands was then called for Mr . Ewart , and next tor Mr . Wardrop ; thousands were held up for both but the majority being in favour of the Charter and Wardrop , the Sheriff declard him duly elected as M . P . for the Dumfries District of Burghs .

    Three glorious cheers were given for Wardrop and the Charter ; three more for the political prisoners ; and three for the mighty working millions of England , Ireland , and Scotland . Thus ended the « roceedings of the day , and Oh ! how it does rejoice the heait to find that tbe friends of liberty , who , three short years ajo , stole Into their place of meeting , as if intending to rob , can now , in the ftce of day , meet assembled thousands face to face , aye , and triumph too ; And oh ! how cheering also to find that some of our Irish brethren , who have long , in Bimple and geEerous hearted confidence , trusted in that arch-traitor to his suffering country , O ' Connell , actually came forward and declared tor justice , liberty , and the Charter . I hope the time will soon come when the toilworn , cheated , and oppressed working men of the three kingdoms will unite , as wise and heroic brothers , and resolve that neither knaves nor tyrants shall make either fools ot slaves of them any longer .

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    Mr . Wardrop having declined testing the election at the poll , the struggle will lie between tbe other two ; buk there la little doubt of Ewart ' s success . ^ .- _ J _ . _ v . __ - j-..- ^^ . «— «« . * M << . n -

    BRISTOL—MosdaT . The Bristol nomination is one of the most absurd that could be imagined , this important business , was blurred over today , in the Guild Hall , which is one ot the most Inconvenient public rooms id the ancient city , having the dock , galleries , pews , && , for the holding of the Quarter Sessions , it will held most uncomfortably about two thousand , so that either party that could , by any trick , get there first , could pack it entirely , so that none but their friends could see , hear , or be seen , by the sheriff . The Whigs , on this occasion , took this mean and villainous advantage ; Berkley and his party hired about five hundred bludgeon men , Daniel O'CooneU ' s Repealers , to beat down ,

    if necessary , all opposition . These shulelnh-men where assembled before the hall before seven o'clock ; about half-past eight , their captain arrived on horseback , bringing up the procession ; these , as soon as the doors were open , took possession of the hall as it is called , a mere watch box for a free election of a great city by show of hands . On account of thus packing the room , Berkley and his supporters had it all their own way , no one else could be heard for any time so as to be understood . Each of tbe candidates , and some of their friends spoke ; but none could be heard but Mr . bludgeon Lord Berkeley and his meek , shiUelah patronising , Corn Law repealing , Quaker friends , the show of hands was , of course , declared for Berkeley , a poll was demanded by Mr . Fripp .

    On leaving the ball we found the steps lined with Daniel ' s fighting men , and a passage formed across the street Fortunately for the peace of the city , and the lives of its peaceful inhabitants , the Chartists having learned that the Irishmen were hired to bludgeon them , did not attend at the hall ; indeed there was no room for them . The Tories also acted with great prudence in leaving the moral force , peace loving Whigs alone iu their physical force glory .

    CLOSE OF THE POLITuesday , Four O ' clock . —Berkeley ' s hired Irishmen have made much havoc to-day ; there has been many broken heads , and some very dreadfully . There must be something rotten in Whiggery when they are obliged to descend to such base , brutal , aud bloody practices . The state of the poll , according to the Whig committee , is—Milea 4 , 049 Berkeley 3 , 661 Fripp - 3 , 570 So that Miles and Berkeley are returned .

    NORWICH ELECTION . The aocount of thia election , given on our seventh page , was taken from a London paper . Since that side of our paper went to press we have received the following ' strange acccount from A Chartkt correspondent in Norwich : —

    " NORWICH ELECTION , " UNPRECEDENTED BRIBERYi " The Norwich election has terminated in a strange , and if our accounts be correct , most disgraoeful manner . It had been known for some days that a compromise had been effected between the two factious , —by some half dozen of the most influential partisans . This was justly and indignantly resisted , various schemes were propounded to defeat this ' unholy alliance , ' and prevent the representation of the city , being thus unconstitutionally usurped . " The Whig and Tory efforts to upset the compromise were unsuccessful , whether sincere or not , we will not undertake to determine .

    " The Chartist party , however , took the matter up in real earnest ; electors and non-electors set honestly to work , to rescue the city from the political annihilation which threatened it . A subscription was set on foot , and un arrangement made to nominate William Eagle , Esq ., a staunch aad uncompromising friend of the people , who was ready to contest the election on thorough Chartist principles . u Saturday , placards were issued from the Chartist committee , calling on the people to support their own man . The city was instantly in confusion . The runners were dispatched to summon the heads of the factions to their pandemonium , and the Chartists were on the alert , canvassing for support in all quarters . On Monday morning , the court ,

    where the nomination was to take place , was apparently closed ; but the parties , favourable to the compromise , were admitted by ticket through the station-house ; but , not being sufficient to fill the court , large bodies of ruffians were hired to put down any party that might attempt to nominate a third candidate . Despite , however , of all their tricks , we got a number of Chartists in , and Mr . Dover nominated William Eagle , Esq . Mr . Whitern , a Chartist , seconded the nomination . The Sheriff declared in favour of Douro , and Smith . Mr . Dover domanded a poll ; the Sheriff then demanded a guarantee of £ ' 200 for the expencea . On the part of the Marquis of Douro £ 200 was tendered by his nominator . He then demanded tbe same amount of the nominator of ! Mr . Smith , which was also paid . Then turning to Mr . Dover , the Sheriff said

    ' are you prepared in like manner ? ' Mr . Dover offered two sureties for that amount , but they were rejected . Our friends were running in all directions to obtain the money . Mr . D . came to the committee and stated that he had been offered £ 300 to withdraw the nomination , and if that was not sufficient , to state his own terms ; but that he had told them he should not act upon his own responsibility . The committee sent other men to protect Mr . D . charging them not to leave him till all was settled ; but , Mr . Dover being too subtle , got rid of his guards , and on inquiry he was not to be found ; at length , however , an officer p . iinted to a door , which was immediately tried and found to be locked ; the men , maddened with rage , burst the lock , and found Mr . Dover and Mr . Whiter closetted with one of the officers , and it turned out that Mr . Dover and Mr . Whiter received a roll of

    banknotes , and withdrawn the nomination 1 Never was an election more sure than was Mr . Eagle ' s . Just at the moment it became known , two friends from different quarters arrived , each bearing the requisite amount ; and it is generally believed the people were bo excited , that in two hours we could have got a thousand pounds , had it been necessary . Mr . Dover would unquestionably have met with his death had he attempted to leave the hall after it became known : every avenue Was crowded , and towards night he slightly removed the curtain to look towards the Fish Market ; a man seeing him , seized an oyster and threw it at him , and , consequently , broke the

    glass . Much confusion then ensued , and much class ( considering the nature of the building ) was broken . The 'blue-bottles' went to work , but they were of no more use than common flies . The military were called out ; the Riot Act read ; and , as I am informed by his Worship ihe Mayor , twenty-five men imprisoned . Thus are we deprived of a most glorious victory over both factions , for it ia generally believed that Mr . Eagle would have polled two-thirds of the voters . Great censure having been cast upon the Chartists for allowing Mr . Dover to compromise , the following bill , calling a public meeting , was issued by the Committee : —

    " To the Inhabitants of Norwich . "Fellow Citizens , —The unexpected and disgraceful termination of this day ' s proceedings in the Guildhall , relative to the nomination of William Eagle , Esq , for the representation of this city in Parliament , demands us to call a public meeting , for the purpose of shewing to the justly dissatisfied inhabitants of Norwich , the means resorted to by the functionaries of the Corporation , to blast the wishes and intentions of tha great mass of electors and inhabitants of this too long misguided city . We therefore call Hpon our fellow-citizens to meet us at half-past six o ' clock on Tuesday evening , June 29 th , 1841 , in the Market Place , when a full exposure of this day ' s transactions shall be made to the eternal disgrace of each party connected therewith .

    " The Committee embraces the present opportunity of informing their friends , that immediately they ascertained the position they were treacherously placed in , they dispatched deputations to those subscribers who had tendered them their promised support , but as there is some few shillings still in hand , contributed by persons met at public places of resort , and whose residence cannot be found , sueh friends may receive the same by applying to Mr . Jonathan Hurry , opposite the King ' s Head Yard , Gildengatestreet , Cologate . "Remember the publio meeting on Tuesday evening next , at half-past eix . o ' clock in the Market Place ! ' By Obder op the Committee . 11 Chartist Committee Room , St . Martin at Oak , Monday , June 28 th , 1841 . " [ We have not received any account of the result of Tuesday ' s meeting . ]

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    CARLISLE BOROUGH ELBCTION . THE NOMINATION—GLORIOUS TRIUMPH OF THE PEOPLE OVER THE FACTIONS . Tuesday last being the day appointed for the nomination , a very large concourse of people had assembled in the Market-plaoo by ten o ' cltek , the time appointed for the nomination to take place . Large aad commodious hustings hod been erected in front of the Townhall . On the Whig and Tory parties making their appearance on the hue tings , there were great expressions of dissent expressed by the people , more especially "were these expressions directed against Mr . Marshall and Mr . Howard , the late representatives . Soon after ten o ' clock , the Mayor , John Dixon , Esq ., made his appearance , accompanied by the Town Clerk .

    The Ma yor said , my friends , will you do me a great favour , that is , I beseech you te hear all parties . Yos are assembled for the purpose of returning to the House ot Commons , two of the most fit and proper persons to represent you in Parliament . Yon are called upon to perform a solemn duty to your country . I am

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    suaeyou will agree with me , that it is a most important duty , and I trust you will exercise it in such a way , aa to benefit your country . I feel assured you will give all parties a fair and candid hearing . Mr . George Gill Mouhsby , then came forward and said , I wish to propose a candidate for your suffrages . He is no new candidate—he ia no stranger to you—he resides in the neighbourhood—and be has long been intimate with you—and is a tiled and honest friend . His political opinions are well known to you all . Gentlemen , there is no index so good to judge by , as to future intentions , as past conduct , fer It isthe best guarantee for your interests . Universal mistrust now prevails in the country ; and it ia time there was . na « vo n will «« ea me . that Is a most import-

    an end put to the great 'distress which uafortunately exi 8 t& Mr . Howard , as your representative , has given his unqualified assent t » the means proposed by tbe Members of her Majesty's Government , at the same time , he is not a blind partisan : he will support all measures calculated to improve the state of the conntry . Under these circumstances , I ask you to return him again to Parliament . He has always adhered to the principles he professed when he came first among you ; and you will show your consistency by again returning him to Parliament . I beg leave to propose P . H . Howard , Esquire , of Corby Castle , as 4 fit and proper person to represent you in the forthcoming Parliament

    Mr . Joseph Sowerby , butcher , then came forward to second the nomination , but such was the noise and confusion , that we could not catch the few observations which be made . Mr . Donald , of Linstock , then stood forward and nominated Win . Marshall , Esq . aa a fit and proper person to represent the borough of Carlisle , in the forthcoming Parliament ; which was seconded by Mr . Wit . Wkir , iron-merchant Major WrcD then came forward to propose Sergeant Goulbourn . He said , the Learned Sergeant has already explained te you his political opinions , and I will not now trouble you with a recapitulation of them , more especially as he will to-day more fully explalnbia views to you . , Mr . Joseph Allison , grecer , seconded tbe nomination .

    Mr Arthur , bookseller , now came forward and said , I have great pleasure in addressing you this day , and would feel glad if you would give a fair hearing to all parties , for by so doing , you will fully understand the intentions of those gentlemen who are now seeking your support , and also give the friends of the people a chance of answering them . I beg leave to propose Mr . Joseph Broome Hanson , a band-loom ¦ weaver , as a fit and proper person to represent you in the forthcoming Parliament , and it will be for you to decide by a show of hands , which of the four candidates is most worthy of your support . Mr . John Dobson , hand-loom weaver , briefly seconded the nomination . Mr . Henry Bowman then stood forward and withdrew Mr . Welford , for whom the Chartists bad been canvassing , but without that degree of success as to warrant them is going to the poll .

    The Mayor—My friends , the various candidates will new address ytu , and I hope you will give each of them a patient hearing . Mr . Howard came forward , and said—In coming forward to state to you those political opinions which hare hitherto met with your support , I musk retura my most cordial thanks to Mr . Mounsey , who has been kind enough to be my mover on the present occasion . I also return thanks to my friend , Mr . Sowerby , who has been kind enough to second my nomination . He is one of tbe independent old freemen , who has always supported Reform . Gentlemen , Iwill erer assist in carrying out such reforms as are consistent with the safety of the crown , and calculated to secure the general happiness of the people . I feel proud in having- been

    propesed by the first civic magistrate under the glorious Municipal Reform Act , which was a glorious boon to the people . It- did away with self-election , and established popular controul . I also thank the ten pound voters , and the old freemen , who have given me their support t and I can say , without fear of contradiction , that I have always endeavoured , to the utmost of my ability , to serve them . I assisted , in conjunction with Mr . Williams , in carrying a measure in favour of the young freemen , by repealing the stamp duties—bo that they can now be made free , without being beholden to any one . I do not , nor can I ever forget the attachment of the old freemen . ^ I will not detain you long ; but it is my duty to state to yon the reason for my having supported the present Government . First ,

    there was the Civil List This was a solemn Act , which did away with all sinecures and pensions for the future without meriting it During the reign of our glorious Sovereign , the criminal code has been amended ; and I may say , to the credit of the Government , that they have not had occasion to have recourse to any coercive measure , but bave taken the law as it exists . It give me satisfaction to remember , that the great Act for the abolition of slavery in the Colonies has been fully carried out , not only without tumult , " but in a manner which has reflected great credit' upon the Government . ( Hear , hear , and loud cheera ) Nor have the claims of Ireland been overlooked or neglected .

    Tithes have been resolved into a rent charge , which has been the means of producing great tranquility in that unhappy country . Nor has the poor of Ireland been neglected . ( Here one or two stones struck the front of the hustings . ) Mr . Howard proceeded . I wiii recaf to your recollection , when the present Government came into office , and since , they have had much to contend with . ( Here Mr . Howard met with very great interruption , when his friends prevailed upon him to conclude , which he did in these words)—My friends , I hope my past conduct has met with , your approval , and that you wiii support the crown and stand by the people .

    Mr . Marshall then came forward amidst great noise , when Mr . Hanson came forward and wished the people to bear Mr . Marehall , as he wished him to answer a question which be was about to put to him . I ask Mr . Marshall if he stated to an elector , that the " Chaitists were a parcel of robbera und burners ?" Here Mr . Marshall smiled , when Mr . Hanson observed—Oh ! I hate that satanic smile on Mr . Vlarshall ' s countenance , and I now call upon Mr . Marshall cither to prove his words , or to be branded with the epithets of slanderer , hypocrite , aud 1—r .

    Mr . Marshall again stood forward , and said—I shall feel happy in answering this question . A handbill has been put out against me which , is not true . In the course of my canvass I was asked by a Mr . Coulthard why I had not supported Mr . Duacombe ' s motion . I said 1 had not supported that motion . I then said , in regard to Frost , Williams , and Jones , I weuld not support a measure for their liberation , for they had inoittd thousands to arm against the l » w , and that I would never lend myself to assist in their being brought back . I said they were the worst enemies of the people , whom they urged oa to attack and rob the town of Newport 1 appeal to those who were present whether or not 1 speak the truth . I assure Mr . Hanson that he has been wrong informed . ( Great confusion . )

    Mr . COULTHARD here came forward and said—The question 1 put to Mr . Marshall was , wby did you not support Mr . Duncombe ' s motion ? I never mentioned Frost , Williams , and Jones , nor were they included in Mr . Dtjiicombe ' s motion . Mr . Marshall—I will not be humbugged in this way , for ! have repeated the exact words which 1 before stated . Mr . Marshall proceeded . On the present occasion of the must publio importance , in regard to measures brought forward by the Government , which are wel l calculate J to do good to the people at large , I am convinced of having always done my duty towards you , in endeavouring to procure you good Government What will be the result if you reject these measures ? Why , to bring back the Tories to office . And I ask you . did

    they ever benefit the people ? No ! Look at history ; you may think us tyrannical and bad , but what were they ? Far worse . You are now suffering from want of employment through their measures . We want to make things cheaper and to promote free trade in general . "Tis true , their measures have been tardily brought forward ; but this has arisen from the divided state of society . It is for you to choose between the parties , and support thoBe whe will do the most good for the people at large . I am not a young reformer , for I bave assisted in carrying all good measures for many years . ( Great noise . ) I am not aurprisnd at the expression of your feelings , for your distress in , I believe , very great I have ever struggled for the welfare and liberty of my country , and it is not my fault if greater improvements have not taken place .

    Mr . oow lbu rn then made his appearance . He said—I see you will give me fair play ; I am delighted in having the opportunity of telling you my political sentiments . I altogether differ from & Whig ; for he tells you one thing , and does another . I will give you a specimen of what they have promised , and what performed . Mr . Howard has talked about a glorious boon . Why , they gave you the New Poor Law , which goes to prosecute a man because he is poor ; and they have a man to feel hia pulse , to see how little he can live upon . This is one of the glorious boons I Mr . Howard and his friend voted for that lair . Bat then they tout tae Btanip duty off . Let them go and tell that in tbe new Poor House . Mr . Howard eays they pat down all outrage without coercion ; but be forgets that the Whigs commenced their cireer with issuing a special commission , and giving a Coercion Bill to Ireland . I told the Attorney-General , when I defended Lovett and Collins , that they had encouraged men in doing wrong , and

    then punished them fer it Look at the time whea Sir John Copley was Attorney General ; he never prosecuted one man , while the Whigs had filled their gaols with the victims « f their prosecutions . But Sir John Campbell boasted of having put down Chartism—at the same time it was raging all over the country—I will be fair with you—I am no Chartist —but I will never deceive you . I will mention one gentleman who ia now imprisoned—Mr , O'Connor , a man of sterling talents , , who has taken a high stand in society , but who happens to be an anti-Whig . I have sat by bis side in the House of Commons , and believe him to be a very honest man . But I will never interfere with the administration of juBtice—for it wouM be a bad precedent—bi | t I will at all times present your petitions to the Crown . I ask those who support thu Charter what they will get by keeping in the Whigs ? You have tried them twelve years and are you now any better—if you get cheap bread you will have low wages —the benefit will gofinto the pockets of the wealthy

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    mill owners and they will bnlld new fictorUs and work your children to death . Mr . Goulburn then referred to the opinions formerly held by Lord Melbourne and Lord J . Russell on the subject of the Corn Laws , and concluded by calling * n the electors to sup . port bim . . . ' ¦ ¦ ¦ . . . Mr . J . B . Hanson then came forward and spoke at great length , denouncing both factions , and proving by their Tarioua acts that they had been the enemies of the people . He read a leng list ol their misdoings from & late number of the Northtrn Star , ¦ which were strongly responded to by the people . We should have Iikeirmuch to have given Mr . Hanson ' s speech , but time will not permit x , \ A show of hands was then taken for the various candidates , -when it was declared to be in favour « f M ^ Hanson and Mr . Goulburn . mill owners and they wiU bnild _ new fwtorUs and

    Mr . Mounsey and Mr . Donald then demanded a poll ,, which will take place to-morrow . Since the nomination yesterday , there . has beent considerable excitement in the borough . When the people retired from the hustings , there was « partial riot amongst the police ana the people ,, when the captain of the police force ordered his men to draw their staves and charge the people . This circumstance led , unfortunatel y , to the death of one of the police force , who bad taken a too active part in beating the of

    back the people . In evening yesterday , » large number of boys assembled m front of the Bu 8 h Ian , where they commenced throwing about an old tin , which wanton mischief led io the breaking of several panes of glass . The crowd then proceeded to the Market-place , in front of the Coffee House , the other principal Inn , where they continued their wanton mischief until about ten o ' clock , when the Riot Act was read and the eoldiers brought out of the Castle fortunately , however , the people had then nearly all dispersed . „ ,. , . At the close of the poll , the numbers were as

    follows : — P . H . Howard ( Whig ) 419 ' W . MarBball ( Whig ) , 345 Sergeant Goulbourn ( a ory ) 296

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    LEEDS BOROUGH ELECTION The nomination for candidates to represent this borough in the ensuing Parliament took place oa Wednesday last , on Woodhouse Moor , before one of the largest assemblages of persons ever congregated in Leeds on any occasion , there not having been fewer than 8 » , 000 present . As usual , the factions went to work in good earnest , ami breakfasted their friends before marching them the moor . The Tory party occupied the Music Hall , in Albion-street , where Mr . Henry Hall presided , supported by the candidates , Mr . Wm . Beckett and Lord Jocelyn , and attended by Dr . Hook , the Rev . Wm . Sinclair , the Hon . W . S . Lascellas , the new Members for Pontefract , and others . The Whigs feasted at the Commercial-buildings , where the speakers declared positively thai

    their candidates , Mr . Brown-bread Joseph , and Mr . Wm . Aldam , would be sure to head the poll " and no mistake . " In accordance with their previous arrangements , after the breakfasts had been discussed , processions were formed ia the streets , and accompanied by musio , flags , and banners , of all sizes and colours , the parties proceeded to the moor , passing through some of the principal streets , to allow the ladies to took at them . The hustings was formed in three compartments ; the centre for the Mayor and his friends , on tis right the Tories , and on his left the Whigs . For the purpose of keeping the Chartists totally distinct from either party , a mutual arrangement was entered into that they should be furnished with

    tickets for the reporters' box , directly in front of the Mayor . The Chartists made no piblic demonstration of any kind . It is impossible to describe the appearance presented on the Moor when the people were all assembled . The hustings were erected at the low side , fronting a gently rising eminence , and forming quite a natural amphitheatre . The view from the hustings was one of the most splendid that could be imagiiied—to describe it is impossible . At nearly eleven o ' clock , the Mayor opened the business of the election . The Proclamation and the Bribery Act were read by the Town Clerk .

    . Mr . Baines , amidst considerable interruption and groaning , entered into a defence of his own parliamentary conduct , and puffed off his particular friend Mr Hume . He concluded by proposing that Mr . Joseph Hume is a fit and proper person to represent this . Borough in Parliament . Mr . George Goodman seconded the nomination . Mr . Joseph Robert Atkixson proposed , and Dr . Hey seconded the nomination of Mr . Wm . Beckett . Mr : Beckett's name was received with loud cheers . Mr . James Gabth Marshall nominated Mr . William Aldam , jun . ; and the nomination was seconded by Mr . Hatton Stansfeld . Mr . John Howard and Mr . Richard Bbamlet nominated Lord Jocelyn .

    Much interruption occurred during all these propositions ; the case , however , was altered when the turn of the Chartists « ame on to be heard . No sooner was it known that the Chartist candidates were about to be proposed than order was at ence restored where confusian had reigned , and the speakers were heard with the greatest attention . Mr . G . A . Fleming next came forward and said , they were that day assembled in pursuance of the theory of the constitution of this country , to take the sense of the entire people as to the individuals who should represent them in Parliament . They had already had brought before their notice , in the speeches of the respective movers and seconders , the representatives of capital—capital in land , and

    capital in manufactures . He rose now , at the urgent solicitation of the non-electors of Leeds , for the purpose of bringing before them a gentleman as the representative of another element of national greatness—labour . ( Loud cheers . ) In presenting that gentleman to their notice , he should avoid all personalities on either side ; he was not a friend to personalities—they never yet did good—they never would do good . ( Very loud cheers . ) Why , his friends ought to recollect that they were all one people , and that angry invective would only have the effect of disuniting them , and a house divided against itself could not stand . ( Cheers . ) He trusted that on the part of the Liberal candidates there would be no objection to their acting upon what they themselves

    professed in theory , and at all events taking the opinions of the people as to the fittest representatives of the people . In proposing the gentleman he should bring before their notice , he wished to make one or two remarks on the mode in which this electioneering contest was carried on in this town , and throughout the country . The gentlemen before them oa bis left were brought forward as the advocatess Of free trade . Now , he was an advocate of free trade . But he asked them if there was aot a fallacy , and a dangerous fallacy too , inculcated in bringing forward the ministerial measure as free trade . ( Loud cheering from the Blues , and shouts of " No , no , no , " from the body of the Yellows . ) It was only by dint of incessant repetition that that fallacy could by

    possibility be swallowed by the people . Free trade meant free and unrestricted interchange of commodities . But was a redaction of the duty from one sum to another sum upon sugar and timber ; was the fixing of an 8 . a . duty on corn , free trade ! ( Shouts of " No , no . ") It was not free trade . Gentlemen ought not to come forward as the advocates of Free Trade , when they were simply the advocates of a change in the present system of duties . ( Hear , hear . ) Ha merely wished the fact to be laid before them . Then , the question for their consideration was , whether they would support the advocates-of those ministerial measures or not , under the belief that they would give them more sometime else . Now-he did not like that sometime eUe-r-that wait awhile until the pear was ripe . H

    recollected that in 1832 he was then a non-elector , and worked hard for the enfranchisement of another portion of the community , and knights and baronets , and landlords , could take him by the hand , and -be very friendly with him ; but after that time they cut him dead in the street—he never got a nod from them . The electors , as a body ,-abandoned him ; and how in what poaition were they , the non-electors , at the present moment ? Had not distress accumulated on them ? Had not commercial difficulties thickened around them ! Had they not had the periodical recurrence of those panics and gluts that every now and then perilled the trade of this great country ever since Reform was the order of the day . They must look

    at something else than " Reform . " They had Hot yet had the cure for national grievances laid before them . ( Hear , hear . ) He would tell them what it was that was deranging , the system of society m this country . It was the want of channels wWe and broad , and deep enough , in which to pour the continually accumulated wealth , ereated by machinery . It was a right direction of machinery , and no longer making iron and steam , and coal , come into competition with bones , and sinews , aud flesh . They wtre thus doing the labourers of the country an injury , and the manufacturers also , if they could see their interests , because the more they pulled down the wages of the labourers at home , the less they , were able to consume of the produce

    of the manufacturers , and the leas and less and lesi profits' which they themselves reap . ( Cheers . ) When they saw the great fact that , notwithstanding all the cry of the extension of trade , the wages of the labourer and the comforts of the working classes , had , step by step , regularly decreased in proportion , to the extension of foreign trade , is was time tdpause . andsay" where will it end ? " It must end by ruming themselves . ( Disapprobation . ) They might express their disapprobation , but he was simply stating a fact . They had trebled the foreign trade since 1815—were they three times as well off since that time 1 ( Shouts of " No , no . " ) Then treble it again , and if the same causes continued to operate , would they be three times better off ? The reason why he came forward to speak to them was to represent labour .

    The Elections.

    THE ELECTIONS .

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• Citation
  • Northern Star (1837-1852), July 3, 1841, page 4, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1116/page/4/