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      SOUTHWARK .-Mom ^ y . The High Baiiiff , Jolm Holmes , Esq ., having Uxed this day for the election of tw » members to serve in Padiameat for the Borongh , the electors met in the Town Hall at ten o ' clock . The Act of Bribery having been read , and the High Bailiff haTing been sworn , . Mr . M athe-ht came forward to propose the re-election of Mr . Alderman Humphrey . He considered it ef the oiniost importance that on the present occasion they should return men to Parliament -who -were- •• well acquainted with the commercial and trading interest * of the country , therefore he had great pleasure in

      nominating hi 3 friend , the friend of the Borough , to serve them in Parliament for th © fourth time . ( Cheers . } Tn& ~« orthy A \ &tm&n Lad been already returned by tiiem now three times , and he songht the hoaoor a ¦ fourth time , ana he was quite sure they cculd not do tetter thin return their old and tried friend—( Hear , hear . ) As they rained themselTes and their families they wou ' . d soon send men to Parliament who would support the present measures of the present Government { Cheers . ) Let the country respond to the call of the Qu * en , as well as tkat borough , and the measures of the GrOTdrnment , which were calculated to be of so much benefit to the country , wou 2 d be sure to be carried id a triumphant manner .

      iir . Gkaftet said he e&me forward with much pleasure to second the nouiination of the worthy Alderman . Mr . Los gx . QBE had great satisfaction in proposing ttie rt-clcetinn of Mr . Benjamin TTood . Mr . A . Pella . it was pleased at the opportunity afibrdtd him of seconding the nomination of their yalued and esteemed friend , ilr . B , Wood . ( Loud Risers , i Ths High Bailitf then asked if any elector wished Vo prcpoM any other candidate , and reeeitiDg no inswtr , he proposed consecutively the names of Mr . Aldtncau Humphery , ani Mr . B . Wood , and toot the show of hands on tach . After ¦ w aiting a sborttime , the High Sheriff declared Mr . Alderman Humphery and Mr . Benjamin Wood duly returned to serre in the ensuins Parliament fjr the Borough of Southwari . '

      Mr . VofaELET put it to the High Bailiff whether , for the purpose of securing the regularity of their pro-¦ ceedings , he should not hare waited for an hour , after putting the questien whether there was any other candidate , before he declared Mr . Alderman Humphery and Mr . Wood Members for the borough . The o ' jf-ction was not noticed . The newly elected members then addressed the Sleeting in speeches of the m « t decidedly Whig and Hinisttrial character , after which Mr . Alderman BUMPHSRT proposed a vote of tht ^« to tee n ^ gh Bailiff amidst lonfl cheers . ilr . B . Wood seconded the metion . The vote of thanVR was then carried by acclamation , and the High Bail iff haTing acknowledged the compli-TBcct , the meeting separated .

      CITY OF LOSDOX . —Mosdat . The nomination of cardidates to represent the City of London tooi plr . es this

      On the platform ire observed George Byng , Esq ., the late Member for Middlesex ; Alderman Humphery and 3 erjiiain Wood , Efq ., the newly elected Members for Southward , arriTed shortly after the coEiinencernent ¦ of the proceedings . Tbe ka'Jeries were filled wi : hladies , and the platform , ¦ which was reserved for the candidates and their friends Was densely crowded in every part At half-past eleTen o ' cloci , Lord John Russell pre-• eated himself in front of the platform , leaning on tbe arm cf Mr . Samuel Gurcey . The ?» oble Lord was loua ' y ard eEticiiastically cheered by his party , as vas also Tit Matthew Wood aDd the other candidates On the left of the hall , Captain Atcherley obtained possession of one of the raiseti benches , and amused the electors by haranguing them at some lenit ' a previously io the commencement of the proceedings .

      The uproar and confusion m the body of the halL cottinued increasing up to twelve o'cloci , the mob amusing thticifcrves occasinally by hooting cr cheering the several eaudidaUs , while Atcherley at intervals , as he reeoTered breath , gave vent to some sally wbieh conTulstd those in his immediate neighbourhood with laughter . At twelve o ' clock proclamation having been made ia ti . ^ usual fo : m , Mr . PulUr came forward Bl read the writ of election and the Act for the pre-T 8 -ion of bribery and corruption , but it was all a Be 3 -e of dumb-show , in consequence vf the uprow Wh ch preTEile'l-Mr . PE&K . IXS dtue forward to propose Sir Matthew W jd , and vrzs receivej -with 1 gu 3 cheers , mingled witb ] K > irg and hissing , which lasted for Borne minutes . 3 ir . DlLLOX canie forward to second the nomination . Joen Tbatess , Esq . then came forward to propose Mr . Crawford .

      Mr . Gb . eg . so : * seconded tke nsmination of Mr . Crawford-Mr . P . &ESC 0 TT then came forward to propose Mr . Pattisoa . ilr . Moheis seconded the nomicatien of Mr . Pitiison . Mr . T . Baejsg next came forward and proposed George Lyall , Esq . ( Cheers , mingled with hisses , and cries of " >» o . ro , we -sri a ' t have him , " and great confuaca , whieL lasted f ' . i s . iue micutes . ) At last Mr . Bsiirg -vras fcr a . moment audible , when be said—I put it to the eoEitituercy of London , what faith can they hare in a G-o-rennreni , which presses liie as inenbus npoa the resources of the nation?— ( The rest of Mr . Birinc ' s speech vls unieard , amidst the shouts , hisses , and cheers ttat met him from all fides of the HalLi

      Sir CbxKI . ES Price -was receired on his somiDg ¦ f orward wr . h the s ^ rne tunnlt as his predecessor . He said—I am tappj to have an opportunity of seconJirig ¦ the EOTiim-. ioB of George Lvall , Esq . ; Cries of " No , bo , " a 2 . l ' We won ' t hare him . ") lu the latter part of Sir Churics ' s speech we understood him to be eulogising Mr . Ly-ill as a commercial man , but we could only conjecture at best what were tbe sentiments deliTered by ths rjyeai-j , so loud and continuous were the cries of "yoTLtfzopelj , SujUDsopcly . " ilr . WlLsOX ntxt 3 ppear&d in front of the hustiegs , and siid—I propose Mr . WolTtrley Attwood as a fit and prot'tr represeatatiTe for this gTeat city . He ia an honest , aa upris . Lt , and an abie man . ( Here the uproar became sc great , that Mr . "W retired . ) ilr . Roi ; i > so > " Beconded the nominatitn of Mr . Attwood .

      Mr . Ellis then came forward to propose Jebn Hasttrrnin . Esq ., t £ a fit ar . d properperson to represent the city in Parliament ; but the c < jnfwlon that prcTailed was iach , that not a word that was * ottered by either the proposer or seconder of the Hon . Gentleman was audible . Mr . HiebaBd seconded the nomination . S . J . Joes , Esq ., proposed Lerd John KusselL ilr . Samuel GrK > 'Ei' seconded the Noble Lord's nomination . Mr . Alderman LrCAS , who was greeted with an astounding Toiley ef groans , yells , laughter , and hisses , mingled with cheers , said—1 come forward to efler to

      your cour . dtration my worthy fiiesd Mr . Alderman Pirie , as the most fit and proper person to represent you . in Parii&nirnt . ( Renewed uproat ; The commercial knowledge and long experience of my worthy friend are well-lniown , and it is unnecessary for rae to besjKus » n ytur time by dwelling on that subject . ( Laught-r , groans , hisses , and cries of " Capt Tucketf ' . i You will best consult your own interests by electicg my worthy friend—( Renewed tumult ;—and I hope you will do yourseiTes justice , acd credit to tbe City of London by returning him to Parliament . < Re-HBwed yells and shouts of laughter followed the worthy Alderman from the hustings , and continued for seTeral minutes after .

      Mr . Pieece came forward to second the nomination Although we stood close by the side of this gentleman , and he seemed to exert his Toice to tie utmost , we culd not for some time hear a word he uttered amidst the din of yells and hooting with which hB was saluted . We understood him to say that Mr . Alderman Pirie was preTected by illness from presenting Mnuelf on that occasion to the elactors , and he hoped that bis misfortune in that respect would not damage him in the estimation of the constituency . It wonld be gratifying ro him at any time to BecoDd the nomiiiatioa of such a man as a candidate for the lepreseatation of the city of London , but on the present occasion thai gratification las we understood ) wa » enhanced by ths mture of the contest , and the principle * which Vere inrolTed in it

      [ Here the tumult of groans , heoting , cheers , whistling , and of fcTery noise of which the human to ' ic © is capable , completely drowned erery word which the Honourable Gentleman ' s utmort force of lungs could attain , and after nine time spent ia dumb show , he retired from the busting *} The candidate * , except Alderman Pirie , then , srrerslly addressed the meeting . Aldtrmzn Lie as appeared for Alderman Pirie , and apologised f ^ r the absence of the Hon . Alderman , on the ssore of ill health . He would do his duty , if he was elected for the City of London , with honour and . integrity . Mr . Hakseh then , nnder the direction of . tbe , Sheriff pu ; the question , calling upon the e ' ectors in j fiTcur of eich candiUtte reipectiTcly to hold up their j hn Tlr . fi

      A poll was demanded on behalf of all the caadidates , I which the Shiriff aprointed to take pbsce on Tuesday j morning at eight o ' ekok , and to lose in the afternoon , » t fyur odeci , i

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      Mr . Hakker , the Crier of the Hall , then announced the different plaees at which the poll would be taken , and tbe vast assemblage dispersed . ST . ALBAN-S- —MOSDAT . The nomination of the candidate * for this boroagh took place on Monday . The candidates in the Liberal interest , Lord Listowel and Mr . Muskett , accjmp 3 nied by their friends , took their stations on the hustings about tweire o ' clock , and they were soon followed by Messrs . Repton and Worley , the ConserratiTe candidates . The Mayor , on opening the preceedings , addressed the electors at Bome length , exhorting them to discharge the important duties entrusted to them ia a legal and constitutional manner , and wipe off the stain which had afExed itsalf to tbe borough , from the opinion that the electors cuuld be bought and sold .

      Mr . John . Kinder then stood forward to propose George Alfred Muskett , Esq . Mr . W . T . Osbom seconded the nomination . Mr . T . Kinder then proposed Lord Liatowel , and said that when he came before the electors on a former occasion , he was a comparative stranger , and if they considered him entitled to their suffrages then , he "was uow doubly entitled to them . Since his Lordship had been in Parliament , he had ney « neglected their interest , and now that his Sovereign had appealed to the people , he again came forward as a candidate .

      Mr . Harrison , in seconding the nomination , said he considered that the proposed alteration in the Corn Laws would be productiTe of benefit to all classes . In reference to what had fallen from the Mayor as to the renal practices in the borough , ho bc-g-ged to remind the : a that , if tkey allowed tkemaetoea to be bought , that they would as cwlainly be sold . ( Cieers , and cries of " Who bought them the last time ? " ) He would not hare anything to say ab ^ ut the last time . ( Laughter . ) Mr . Story then rosa for the purpose of proposing Mr . R = pton . Mr . K . G . Lowe seconded tbe nomination , Mr . T . Fantboxn then proposed Mr . Worley , and he was seconded by Mr . E . Boyce .

      Mr . Mubkett rose and spoke at great length in defence of his Parliamentary conduct . He said that if only fair und constitutional meau 3 were used by his antagonists , he felt sure of his re-election . The champions bt Toryism were as base as the principles of tha faction . iOh , oh ) Why , there was the Times newspaper , now a prominect organ of that base patty ; that newspaper bad in 1834 described a ConservatiTe as being eTerything that \ ras bad , and in 1 S 37 the sanie paper said exactly the reTerse , The same Tory authority in 1834 called Sir R . Peel a mere red tapi 3 t , and Tery

      shortly afterwards described him as being the only man capable of laading them ob to all that was right . What co :: fi . ience could be placed in an organ tbat thus prostitut&d its talent for mere sordid purposes . The Hon . Gentleman , after alluding to the Poor Lvw and other subjects , called ou the electors to Tote strictly according to their consciences . Lord Listowel then addressed the electors in a long and dull speech , defending him&df from the charges of bribery , ice , and proclaiming his adhesion to ths leading principles of the Ministry . to be

      Mr . Rtpton declared hi ^ principles strictly and decidealy ConserratiTe , and expressed his unalterable determination to stand by the glorious institutions of our country . ; Cheers . ) Mr . Worley cemmented severely upon the "weak ai : d injurious proceedings of Government , both in its domestic and foreign policy . The Hon . Gentleman expressed his ur . qualiaed opposition to the New Poor Law , and said , if elected , he would never rtst till he saw it expunged from tbe statute book . 3 fr . Bie = g then addressed the meeting in terms of severe condenma ' . ion of the Government A show of hands was then taken , which was declared to be in favour of Llesars . Rsptoa and Worley . . A poll was demanded on behalf of the oLher candidates . NOTTINGHAM . —Mo . nDaT .

      The nomination for this borough took place this morning at ten o ' clock , at the Exchange Hall ; Thomas Roberts , jun ., Esq ., the Shtilff , presiding . - The Queen ' s writ for th 9 election of two burgesses to servo in the ensuing Parliament for the Borough oi Nottingham was then read . At this momi-nt tbe confusion became so great that the proceedings werti necessarily suspended for some time . Rioting was going on in the streets , and tha noise , yells , and groans in the hall were beyond desciiption . Order having at lerjgth bfcen obtained , the Sheriff proceeded to address tbe meeting . He aype-led to them patiently and

      attentively to give a fair hearing to botn parties , and expressed his own determination t « act impartially . Considering tbe importance ot the trust that now --devolved upon them—ihat it was to choose legislators I to whom the happiness of millions and the prosperity of tbe country must in a great measure depend—he : hoped that this appall would nut be in vain . i Francis Hart , Esq ., then rose , and proposed to the \ electors assembled their late member , Sir Jehn Cam [ Hobbou ? e , as a fit and proper person to represent the ; borough in Parliament . iCheers , groans , and hisses , ' anil cries of " Who gives us skilly . " j i J-hn Heard , E * q ., seconded the nomination .

      Mr . Parsoa 3 , juo ., prop 33 « d John Walter , Esq ., as a fit and proper person to represent the borough in ' Parliament . : John Wild , E 3 q ., ef Nottingham Park , seconded ! the nomiasi " K : n . i Thomas Wai- 'Seld , Esq ., proposed George D . G . H . j Larpent , Evq , but the groans aDd yells were so deafen-) ing that it was impossible for him to obtain a hearing , i and after a vain effort he gave up the attempt . ' — Beam , Esq ., seconded the nomination of Mr . Lar-! pent amidst great noise . 1 " Edmund Percy , Esq ., proposed Thomas Bronghton Charlum , Esq ., as tbe fit colleague of Mr . W ' alter , in , representing tbe town cf Nottingham . Mr . JIunk seconded the nomination of Mr . B . Charlton .

      Sir John Cam Hobhou 3 e then rose , but the confusion and noise which bad hitherto prevailed in the hall now increased . The " lambs" blu = and yeilow , were busily engaged in their vocation . Discordant noises of every kind prevailed , and Sir John was { at length compelled to give way without having uttered a single word . The Sheriff haviag , after many efforts , succeeded in restoring a very questionable degree of order , proceeded to put to tbe electors the name of Sir John Cam Hobkouse , Bart , and called upon all those who deemed Sir John 3 fit and proper person to represent the borough aa a burgess in Parliament to hold up their hands . ( About seventy hands out of a meeting of several hundreds , were accordingly held Up . ) The Sheriff then put the name of John Walter , Esq ., in like manner , and a forest of hands was immediately held up , and luud and hearty cheering continued fur some time .

      . The name cf George G . D . H . Larpent , Esq ., was next put , arid he obtained about as many supporters as Sir John Hobhouse . Thomas Brougbton Chariton was the last name proposed , and a Very large number of hands was held up in his favour . - Tbe Sheriff , however , amidst indescribable confusion , declared the show of hands to have been in favour of Sir J . C . Hobhouse and Mr . Larpent . This announcement was the signal for increased uproaT ; dies of " Shame shame : " yells and groans , proceeded from every part of the hall . The Sheriff was accused openly by several gentlemen on the hustings with gross partiality in his declaration ; and even Sir J . Hobhouse admitted that the Tory candidates had the advantage in the show of hands .

      Mr . Campbell then rose , and , having obtained a hearing , proposed a vote of censure on the Sheriff , which -mis carried by a show of hands ; an immense majority of the persons piesent holding up their hands , and cheering loudly when the question was put by Mr . Campbell . Mr . Campbell then entered a legal protest against tbe proceedings , and a poll was demanded on the part of John Walter and T . B . Chariton , Esqrs ., and the meeting separated , neither candidate having addressed a word to the electors .

      Ths town continued in a state of riot and disorder . During the time of the nomination a troop of cavalry was drawn up outside the Exchange Hall , ready to act should occasion require . At about one o'clock on Sunday night , a riot took place , originating in aa attack made by the yellow " lambs , " as they are called ; upon an inn on the Derby road need by the Tories as a branch committee room . The military were called out , and ware retained in the town all eight ; but , beyond a few windows broken , and a few personal injuries inflicted and suffered , we have not heard that any damage haf resulted . BATH . —MONDAT . Th . 6 nomination of Members of Parliament to represent this city took place on the hustings at eleven o ' clock this day . After the usual forms were gone through , and the mayor had opened the proceedings ,

      Sir H . Johnstone presented himself to the assembled multitude , and proposed Lord Powerscourt as im proper and fit pexsoa to represent the city of Bath in the forthcoming Parliameut ; seconded by Mr . Bartrum . L . Bruges , Esq ., proposed by Sir W . Colborne , and seconded by Mr . T . Lewi * . Dr . Norman proposed Lord Dunea »; seconded by Alderman Jolly . Alderman Barrow proposed J . Arthur Roebuck , Esq ., seconded by Admiral Gordon . Lord Powersceurt , L . Bruges , Esq ., Viscount Duncan , and Mr . Boebuck severally addressed the elector * . " A shoTr of bauds thea took place , evidently in favour of the two bitter candidates ; and Lord Powerscourt and Mr . Bruges demanded a poll .

      HERTFORD . —Mondat . The election of Members to represent this borough took piece this day . The Mayor having taken the chair , and preliminaries having be ^ n gone tLroaah , Mr . Carter proposed Lrrd Mahon . Mr . Ayres seconded the nomination . Mr . John Gripper proposed the Hon . William Cowper , who supported a Gsvcrcment which had proposed to benefit the poor man by thb reduction of the duties upon corn , susar , cofiVe , acd tea , and who were opposed to all taxes which vntsed upon the poor .

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      Mr . Cowpert nomination was seconded by Mr-Pollard . The Mayor having asked if there was any elector who wished to nominate any other candidate , an elector proceeded to address the meeting ; he was very impatiently listened to , and concluded without prop using any third candidate . The Mayor declared Lord Mahon and the Hon . William Cowper to have been duly elected . Lord Mahon and Mr . Cowper then respectively addressed the assemblage in speeches of considerable length , at the conclusion of which , Lord Mahon having proposed a Tote of thanks to the Mayor for his impartial conduct , whieh was seconded by Mt . Cowper , the Mayor returned thanks , and the meeting separated to proceed witb the chairing .

      Tbe two Member * were earned toand the town In elegant chairs , profusely ornamented with their respective colours , accompanied by bands of music , flags , fcc , and upon their return to their inns they again shortly returned thanks , and after a brief time left the town .

      WINDSOR . Monday being fixed upon for the nomination of candidates for the borough of Windsor , the Hall was thrown open to the public at eleven o ' clock , and in less than five minutes was filled almost to suffocation with the friends of the different candidates . The Mayor , as the returning officer , caused the writ to be read by the Town Clerk , and requested that each party might have an impartial hearing . M .-. Bedborough then came forward amidst groans and hisses to propose Mr . John Ramsbottom on the Liberal side , who , he observed , had represented the borough upwards of thirty years . Mr . Moss , surgeon , seconded the nomination of Mr . Ramsbottom . Mr . Hopkins then proposed Sir John Edmund de Beanvoir as the UDflinching enemy to Government nominees—( cheers)—and a man unbiassed by any party .

      Mr . Oldbrook seconded the nomination amidst great tumult and uproar . Mr . J . B . SUarpe then proposed Mr . Fergusson . Dr . Stanford secoHded the nomination . Capt . Bulke ' . ey then proposed Mr . Neville , the Conservative candidate . Sir John Chapman , in a brief speech , seconded th ? Bomimtion . The three candidates iRamsbottom , de Beanvoir , and Fergusson ) tten severally addressed the meeting , but their observations were scarcely . heard , from the noise that prevailed . A show of hands was then taken , which was declared by tbe Mayor to be favour of Neville and De Beauveir . A poll having been demanded on the part of the other candidates , the meeting separated . WINCHESTER—Monday .

      This day the nomination of the four candidates to represent the city of Winchester took place in the St John ' s Rooms . Mt-ssrs . East anil Estcourt and Messrs . Pigot and Crowder , attended by their friends , having arrived , the Mayor of the borough , C . Woolridge , Esq ., opened the business of the day by reading the writ , < 5 cc . Mr . Littlehales then proposed Mr . C . B . East as a fit and pioptr person to represent this city in Parliament . Capt . Neville seconded the nomination amid much ctmtusioii .

      Mr . Preston then proposed Mr . W . Estcott as a candidate . Mr . Wickham seconded the nomination . Dr . Crawford then proposed Mr . Crowder , and Mr . Theobald seconded his nomination . Mr . Twnham proposed Mr . F . Pigot , and Mr . Brown seconded it Each of these gentlemen spoke at great length . Tae Major having called for a show of hands , declared that it was in favour of Messrs . Crawder and Pigot , -which announcement was received with applause by the persons outside .

      SL'DBURY . —Monday . The nomination was fixed for this day at ten o'clock , and precisely at that hour the Tory candidates , D . Jones , Esq ., of London , and Charles , Taylor , Esq ., ol Hollycombe-park , Sussex , and Messrs . Villiers and Sombra , entered the Town Hall , amidst tbe loud clieers of their respective supporters . After the usual preliminarits had been gon& through , Mr . Brawhite Oliver proposed , and Mr . * W . Hurrell , of Erundon-hall , seconded the nomination of Mr . Jones . Sir L . Maclean proposed , and Mr . W . R . Bevan seconded the nomination of Mr . Taylor . Mr . 'J . Purr proposed , and Mr . A . Sillito seconded the nomination of Mr . Vllliers . Mr . J . Barker proposed , and Mr . Earl seconded Mr . Sombra ' s nomination .

      A show of hands was then taken , which was declared by the Mayor ( T . Jones , Esq ., ) to be in favour of Messrs . Villiers and Sombra . Sir L . Maclean and Mr . Oliver demanded a poll for Messrs . Taylor and Jones , lincl the Mayor appointed the poll to commence at eight o ' clock on Tuesday morning . CH 1 PPENHAM . —Monday . Tbe nomination took place this day . The candidates were tbe two lain Members , J . Ne ^ ld , Esq ., anil Capt . B'j ! dero ( Conservatives , ) and W . J . Lysley , Esq ., barrister-at-Uw ( Liberal . ) Mr . Neeid was proposed by Mr . W . Grundy , and Mr C . Cvlborne seconded the nomination . The Rsv . Mr . Martyr Ashe proposed , and Mr . W . R . Taylor seconded the nomination of v / aptain BhIdero . Messrs . C . Bayliff and C . Bailey proposed and seconded tbe nomination of Mr . Lysley .

      After the candidates had addressed the meeting , the show ot hands was taken , which the returning orS . er declared to be in favour of Mr . Neeld and Captain Boldero . A poll was demanded .

      WOODSTOCK . Monday Evening . —The election of a burges 3 to represent this borough took placa at the Town-hall this day at , eleven o ' clock-The lata Member , F . Thesiger , Esq ., was proposed by ilr . Robinson , the banker , and seconded by Mr . Holmes , of Kidlington . "Mr . Thesiger addressed the electors at considerable length , and declared bis opposition to the present Government , and particularly condemned the measures proposed by tliern to meet the deficiency iu the revenue . There being no otb . tr candidate proposed , the Mayor , a 3 returning officer , declared Mr . Tiieuiger duly elected , and he was immediately chaired .

      BUCKINGHAM . Mondat . —This election took place at the Town-hall to-day . After the usual preliminaries had been observed , The Rev . John Coker rose and expressed his satisfaction in having an opportunity of proposing Sir T . F . Fremantle , viho had rcpicsfcnvjd them iu six Parliaments , and he had no doubt , would , if God spared his life , represent the borough in as many niora C . D . Bennett , Esq ., seconded the nomination . J . Br ; ckw « ll , Esq ., then rest , and observed that as a man who had long resided in the neighbourhood of Buckingham , and took considerable interest in its welfare , he felt great pleasure in proposing to their notice a gentleman ¦ well known to them , whose hand was ever open to relieve the necessitated and succour the distressed , and he beggtd to propose Sir John Chetwode as a fit and proper person to represent the borough in Parliament .

      J . Harrison , E ; q , in a neat speech , seconded the nomination . No other candidate being proposed , the Mayor declared Sir T . F . Fremantle and Sir John Chetwode dn ' v elected . Si * T . F . Fremantle and Sir John Chetwode returned thank : after -which thanks were voted and the court cissoJrdi . READING—Monday . The Mayor , as returning officer , took the chair at eleven o ' cloci . After the usual preliminaries , H . Siuionda , Esq ., rose and proposed Charles Russell , Esq ., Tory , as a fit and proper pt-rson to represent the borough in P ; rliament Win . Blandy , E » q , seconded the nomination of Mr . Russell .

      The Hon . General Broderick proposed Lord Viscount ChelBea ( Tory . ) Dr . Co ^ an , M . D ., seconded the nomination . T . S . Salmon , Esq ., proposed Thomas Mills , Esq ., ( Whig . ) Mr . Alderman B . Champion seconded tbe nomination . Mr . James L . Farrow ( town Councillor ) proposed William Tooke , Esq , ( Whig . ) James Sleeman , Esq ., seconded the nomination . The Mayor then put the question to the show of hands , when a majority were held up in favour of the two Whig eandidates , and & poll was demanded on the part of the Conservatives .

      T 1 VERTON . —MO . NDAT . This morning , at ten o'clock , the election of two Members to serve for this borough in Parliament took place at the hustings in Peter-street , the precept having been previously read , and other preliminaries performed by J . F . Quick , Esq ., the Mayor , at tbe Guildhall . It having been known for some days previously that the Conservative candidate had retired from the contest there was no excitement or turmoil , save that created by the display of nags , bearing the usual devices of the Liberal Members . Lord Pa ! mereton and Mr . Heathcoat were accompanied to the hustings by a procession of their supporters , some on horseback , bat the greater part on foot Lady Palmerston arrived a short time previously , and took her place in the drawing-room window of a house opposite . Her Ladyship was accompanied by the Mayor s lady , Mrs . Quick .

      The Mayor opened the proceedings at the hustings by stating that if there was no contest , and he was happy to Eay he believed that there would not , he would proceed at once to the declaration of tbe Members nominated . Hetiusted , therefore , tbat they -would preserve good order whilst the several proposers and seconders addressed them . Dr . Kettle then came forward , and after a speech of seme length , eulogistic of ttie character cf Mr . Heath-

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      coat , concluded by proposing that gentleman aa a fit and proper person to represent them in Parliament . Mr . Haydon seconded the nomination in a brief speech , and assured the electors that the beat guarantee for Mr . Heathcoafa future good behaviour tow hi * excellent conduct during the past . ( Cheers . ) Win . Hole , Esq ., of Glare House , then came forward , amidst lond chere , to propose Lord Palmeraton . He dwelt at length , and with considerable effect , on his Lordship ' s past diplomatic career ; aad after eulogising hia character as a statesman and a landlord , and bearing testimony to his Lordship ' s excellent qualities ia every other r « latioruof society , concluded by congratulating the Liberal constituency on the peaceful victory they had achieved in the unopposed return of bis Lordship and his worthy colleague . Mr . Telly seconded the nomination . There being no other candidate to propose .

      The Mayor declared Viscount Palmerston and John Heathcoat , Esq ., duly elected to serve for the borough of Tiverton ia the ensuing session of Parliament . ( Great cheering . ) Mr . Heathooat , as senior member , first prctseded to address tbe electors , and was followed by Lord Palmerston in a speech of considerable length , remarkable only for hia Lordship ' s moderate praise of himself and his Ministerial colleagues . Before the conclusion of the proceedings the rain had dispersed the greater part of the assemblage .

      PORTSMOUTH . Portsmouth , Monday Evening . —The nomination of the candidates took place to-day . The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Sir George Staunton , attended by their committee , arrived at the hustings in St . George ' e-square , Portsea , about half-past twelve o ' clock , and shortly afterwards the Mayor ; William Jones , Esq , came forward , and announced that the usual preliminary proceedings had been completed at the Town Hull , and he would now proceed to the eleotion of two persons to represent the borough in Parliament . Mr . Alderman Barbey then came forward , and proposed the Rieht Honourable Francis Thornhill Baring , Chancellor of her Mnjesty's Exchequer , as a fit and proper person to represent the interests of the borough of Portsmouth in Parliament .

      Mr . Herbert Allen having seconded the nomination of Mr . Baring , Mr . & . \ V . Law proposed Sir George Thomas Stnunton as a second candidate for their suffrages . Sir George ' s nomination waa seconded by Mr . Griffin . The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Sir < & . Staanton having adiiressed the electors , The Mayor asked if there was any other candidate to be proposed , and , none appearing , he declared tbat the Right Hon . F . T . Baring and Sir George Staunton had been duly elected . Three cheers were then given for tha candidates , and thanks having been voted to the Mayor , th « electors dispersed .

      NORWICH . This election did not turn out quite so riotous an affair as was anticipated , owing to tho precaution ? used to prevent disturbance . Soon after eight o ' clock on Monday morning , agreat number of persons assembled opposite the Guildhall , waiting a division . Before nine o ' clock a number of persons of each party were admitted into the court room , through the Btation-house , by tickets . Previously to any , proceedings entry was thus obtained , and the front seats all occupied by the leaders of both parties . A general rush took place immediately upon the outer doors being thrown open . Great merriinent was excited by the scrambling over the benches ; some tumbled into the dock , and some clambered up into the gallery monkey fashion . The hallooings and yells were meanwhile of thu true Cherokee order .

      K . Cooks , Esq ., the Sheriff , then read the proclamation amid the greatest confusion . After the other forms had been gone through he called on the gentlemen present to nominate their candidates . Colonel Harvey then proposed the Marquis of Douro . S . Bignold , Esq , seconded the nomination . Mr . Martin proposed Benjamin Smith , Esq . Dr . Evans seconded the nomination . Mr . Dover then stood forward on the table , amidst i » reat uproar , und proposed Mr . Eagle , of Lockerheath , Suffolk . 2 Vlr . Whiting a carpenter , seconded the nomination . The show of hands appearing in favour of the Marquis of Dojiro and Mr . B . Smith , a poll was demanded by the Chartists , and announced to take place the following morning , at eight o ' clock . The Sheriff then adjourned the court to the Council Chamber to receive Mr . Djver ' a securities .

      Two gentlemen were named as sureties by Mr . Dover , but objected to by the Court . A letter was thea produced from Mr . Eagle , in which he Btated he would not be ansvrfcrable for any but his own personal expenses . Mr . Dover said tbat be had other letters , and the £ 100 required . After a delay of some time , Mr . Dover said that as the Court did not appear to be satisfied with his sureties he would consent to withdraw his nomination , to which Mr . Whiting , the seconder , agreed . The Sheriff then declared the Marquis of Dauroand B . Smith , Esq . duly elected .

      TAM WORTH . —Monday . This being the day appointed for the nomination of candidates for this borough , the town presented at an eariy hoar all the bustle and excitement attendant upon a contested election . About « lvvcn o ' clock the respective candidates made their appearance on tbe hustings , which were erected outside tho Town Hall . Sir Robert Peel and Captain A'Court were escorted into the town by a large body of their supporters , and their arrival was hailed by hearty cheers from the

      concourse of persons assembled in front of the hustiHgs , followed bygroansand bisses from the liberal party . Sir Robert looked in good health and spirits , and acknowledged repeatedly tho greetings of his friends . The usual forms having been gone through , Samuel Tyiecote , Esq ., rose to nominate , for the seventh time , his Right Hon . Friend , Sir Robert Peel . Win . Rybinson , E « q , seeoudud the nomination . Mnjor Bam ford proposed Captain A'Court , who was seconded by Henry Stokes , Esq . Matthew Ingle , Esq , proposed Captain Townshend .

      William Knight , Esq ., seconded the nomination . Sir R . Peel spoke at great length , and was followed by the other candidates . Tho show of hands was declared to be in favour of Sir Robert Peel and Captain Townshend . Captain A'Court demanded a poll .

      HAltWICH . On Monday , th& nomination took place for this borongli . At eleven o ' clock the Mayor proceeded to the hustings , and immediately afterwards also the respective candidates , accompanied by their friends , preceded by bands and banners suitably inscribed . After the usual peliminarits had been gone through , Charles Clarke , Esq ., proposed John Bagshawe , Esq ., ot WirapoJe-street , London , and of Harwich , to represent the borough of Harwich in the ensuing Parliament Mr . Matthew Johnson seconded . Captain John Deanes proposed John Attwood , Esq , of Park-lane , London , and of Hylands , in the county of Esstx-Thomas Cobbold , Esq , seconded . C . F . F . Wordsworth , Esq ., proposed Dennis Le Marchant , Esq . ; and F . F . Hart , Esq , seconded .

      Anthony Cox , Esq ., proposed Major W . Beresford ; and Jobu San sum , Esq ., seconded . John Bagshawe , Esq ., then came forward and addressed the electors at some considerable length . Mr . Attwood was labouring under severe indisposition , and notable , inconsequence , to state his political opinions ; although he expressed hia intention to remain on the hustings , and said he should be happy . to answer any questions put to him with regard to those sentiments which induced him to come forward as their representative . Dennis Le Marchant also addressed the electors in snpport of the conduct pursued by her Majesty ' s Ministers . Major Bere&ford addressed the electors for upwards of two hours .

      After which a show of banda was taken by the Mayor , which was decided in favour of M ? jor Beresford and Dennis Le Marchant , and a poll was demanded for John Bagshawe , Esq ., and Jehn Attwood , Esq . Although the day was exceedingly rainy , the nomination did not terminate till four o ' clock . Derby , Monday , June 28 . — The nomination of candidates to represent this borough in Parliament took place this morniug . Edward Strutt , Esq ., Whig , was proposed by Mr . D . Fox , and seconded by Mt . S . Gamble . Tho Hon . J . G . Ponsonby , Whig , was proposed by Mr . S . Fox , and seconded by Mr . John Saudars . Mr . E . S . Chandos Pole , Tory , was proposed by Mr . Koger Cox , and seconded by Mr . J . Lewis . The two former candidates addressed the meeting , aud the Rev . Reginald Pole appeared on behalf of bis brother . At the close of the poll here the numbers stood : —

      Strut ( Whig ) 874 Ponsonby ( Whig ) 7 « 3 Poole ( Torj ) 537 Wabwick . —Monday being the day appointed for the eleotion of two burgesses to serve ia the nest Parliament for this borough , no other candidates having been put in nomination , the Mayor declared Sir Charles Douglas and Mr . William Collins duly elected . Newc iSTi . E-tjN » EH-LYNE . ^ -The nomination for this borough took place on Monday . Air . Miller was proposed by Mr . Mason , and seconded by Mr . Phillips-. The several candidates having spoken , the show of hands was declared in favour of Mr . Harris

      and Mr . Buckley . Stafford . —On Monday , the nomination took place iu a booth that had been erected in the Market-place . * After the preliminary business bad been disposed of , Mr . Rogers , one of the justices of the borough , proposed , and Mr . Fowke seconded the nomination of Mr . Holmes . Mr . C . E . Morgan proposed , and Mr . C . Wright seconded , the nomination of Captain Carnegie . Mr .. Alderman Jones proposed , and Mr . Frith seconded , the nomination of Mr . BuMer . The Returning Offioer ( the Mayor ) thea cabled for a show of-hands , which was declared to b o in '* vour of Captain Carnegie and Mr . Bulk r . a poll was then demanded on behalf of Mr . Holmcr .

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      Lew £ S . —The nominatioa took place on Monday . The rain poured in torrents . The Hon . Henry Fitzroy was proposed by VV . Thomson , Esq ., seconded by Mr . Monk ; Lord Cantalupe was proposed by W . C . Mabbott , Esq ., and seconded by Mr . Egles ; Mr . Howard Elphinstone was nominated by H . Blackman , Esq ., and Mr . Somera Harford by Mr . Hick . A poll was demanded on behalf of the Tories . Westbury , Junk 26 . —Sir Ralph Lopez , a Tory , haa been returned this day without opposition , the late member , John Ivatt Briscoe , a Whig , deolining to stand again . DbnCHESTER . —The nomination took place on Monday , and Sir James Graham arid the Hou . Henry Ashley have been elected without opposition . Sir-James has addressed the electors . Petebsfield . —The nomination for this borough took place on Monday , when Sir W . Jollitfe was elected without opposition .

      Rochester . —The nomination of candidates for this ancient city took place on Monday . There are four eandidates in the field , viz . Lord MelgUnd , son of the Exrl of Minto , and Francis Dash wood , Esq . Liberals ; James Stoddart Douglas , Esq ., and Mr . Bodkia , the barrister , Tories . On a Bh . ow of hands being called for , the mayor declared it to be in favour of the Tories . Mr . Ely demanded & poll on behalf of Lord Melgund and Mr . Dashwo&d . Bridgewateb . —At the eleventh honr the Whigs have got up an opposition to Messrs . Broadwood and Forman . The Whig candidates are Messrs . Drew and Robinson . The various candidates having been proposed and seconded , severally addressed the meeting ; after which the returning officer put the show of hands , wkich he declared to be in favour of Messrs . Drew and Robinson .

      Marlborough . —Lord Ernest Bruce and Mr . Henry Baring , the two late members , both Conservatives , have walked over the coarse . The nomination took place this day , and there being no opposition , both were re-elected . Bristol . —Tho nomination took place on Monday . The Tories talk confidently of returning the two members . Whichever party may win it , the contest will be a very close one , and tho majority will not be great on either Fide . The first candidate nominated was Mr . Miles , who was proposed by Mr J . Cookson , and seconded by Mr . C . L . Walker . Mr . Berkeley was next proposed by Mr . N . J . Cunningham , and seconded by Mr . G . Thomas . The proposer aud seconder of Mr . Fripp were Messrs . Haberfield ( late mayor ) and King . Tho candidates then addressed the assemblage amidst Continued noise and interruption , after "which the show of hands was put , which appeared in favour of Messrs . Miles and Berkeley .

      Worcester . —The nomination for this city took place on Monday . The candidates were Joseph Bailey , Esq ., on the Tory side ; and Sir Thoa . Wilde , the newly-appointed Attorney-General , and Robert Hardy , Esq ., on the ministerial interest . Jolm Dent , Esq ., proposed Joseph Bailey , Esq . Matthew Pier pout , Esq ., seconded the nomination . George Farley , Esq ,, banker , proposed Sir Thomas Wilde . Alderman Corles seconded the nomination amid " confusion worse confounded . " E . Lloyd , Esq ., proposed Mr . Hardy . Leonard Ledbrooke , Esq ., seconded the nomination . Mr . Bailey , Sir T . Wilde , and Mr . Hardy then addressed the electors .

      Taunton—On Monday , the nomination for the candidates for the borough of Taunton took place . The Right Hon . Henry Labouohere was proposed by Dr . Blake ; and the nomination was seconded by Mr . Bunter . Mr . Bainbridge was proposed by Mr . Wm . Beaton ; and seconded by Mr . Henry Leigh . Mr . V / ilberforce , the Tory candidate , was proposed by Mr . Badcock : and seconded by Mr . Lee . Mr . Huzleton and Mr . Edward Beadon respectively proposed and seconded Mr . Hall , the other Tory candidate . Horsiiam —Mr . Hurst , tha Whig candidate for this borough having resigned , Mr . Scarlet , tho Conservative , was on Monday returned without opposition .

      Andover . —The nomination for this borough took place on Monday . Mr . Eiwall was proposed by Mr . Thomas Heath and seconded by Mr . W . Marsh . Sir J . Pollen was proposed by Mr . Criswick and seconded by Mr . John Porr . Lord W . Paget was proposed by Mr . Munday and seconded by Mr . Hitchcock . The candidates having severally addressed the assemblage in front of the hustings , a thotv of hands was taken , and deeJared to be in favour of Lord W . Pagetand Mr . Etvvall . A poll was demanded on behalf of Sir J . Pollen .

      Coventry . —The nomination of caadidates to represent the ancient city of Coventry in Parliament took place on Monday . The Undor-Sheriff having opened the business , the Right Hen . E . Ellice was proposed by A . H . Pears , and seconded by Mr . G . Baddley . Mr . Williams was nominated by Mr . \ V , Clarke , aud seconded by Mr . John Hilton . Thomas Weir , the Tory candidate , was proposed by T . Cope , Esq ., and seconded by 11 . ft . Rotherham , Esq . A show of hands was taken , and declared by the Sheriff to be in favour of E'lice and Williams . A poll was demanded on the pan of Mr . Weir .

      Cheltenham . — The nomination of candidates for vtiia Borough took placa on Monday , at eleven o ' clock . The hustings were erected on an open piece of ground , called Boy ' s Hill . There could not be less than 12 , 000 persons present . Thu returning officer went through the usual form and ceremony , whea Mr . Greavc 3 proposed the Honourable Craven Berkeley as a proper person to represent the people of Cheltenham in the Commons House of Parliament . He tried to gull the people with the liberality of the Ministry . He referred them to what they had done in the East , ia Egypt , and especially in China , and wound up by pra , is : n # them for their liberality ia trying to repeal tha Corn

      Laws . Mr . Iiulyen secoucted him . Colonel Watson proposed Mr . O ^ g Gardner . Pearson Thompson , Esq ., seconded Mr . O # jg Gardner , amidst cries of " turn coat , " " renegade , " "Jim Crow , " '' Jump Jim Crow , " &e . He could not get a heariag . Mr . Thompson was formerly a Whig , and warm supporter of Mr . Berkeley . Mr . Hooper proposed , and Mr . Goding seconded , Colonel l erronet Thompson as a proper person to represent the people of Cheltenham in the Commons House of Parliament ; they gave the Whi&a a good lashii'g . Mr . Heoper is the proprietor of the Cheltenham Free Press paper . Mr . Coding is a Chartist . The show of hands was in favour of Mr . Berkeley . A poll was demanded for Mr . Ogg Gardiner .

      Giieenock . — On Thursday evening , the 24 th ult ., at seveu o ' clock , Sir Thomas C'ochrane addressed a public meeting , in the Sheriff's Court Hall , and as a bait to catch the elector flats , and bring round tho non-electors to his side , made a miserable attempt on the gullibility of those present , by giving a lengthened tirade of Tory doctrine , showing tho benefits the country had derived from a long series of Conservative policy ; also the glorious results and prospects that might be effected when these would-be friends of the people , the Tories , got into office ; and promised , if returned for Greenock , to be a firm supporter , and a determined propper up of our glorious constitution , which is tlie envy and admiration of all the royal thieves and public

      robbers of the surrounding nations , aud throughout tho globe . An individual having put a question regarding the Impressment Act , he stated that from personal experience he deeply deplored the horrors produced to many families and individuals from impressment ; but there was not such an act in operation at present , and if evei it was proposed , he would give it his strenuous opposition . Other questions were put , but could not be answered on account of the Whigs' determination to put down the Tories , by hissing and howling , and all such noises , which caused Sir Thomas to retire along with a fewfriends , who were cheered by the Tories presentthe Workies , who are all Chartists , looking coolly on , aud enjoying the squabbles of the robber factions .

      James Dunlop , Esq , Justice of Peace , Clerk , and Tory agent , presented himself in front of the bench , and delivered a short address , calling upon the working men to elect a chairman of their own , as he had always seen them conduct their meetings in good order ; which suggestion was immediately adhered to , and Mi-. Adwn Hillons , that sterling Democrat , who had just entered the meeting , was unanimously called to the chair . Order beiDg then restored , the Chairman declared himself opposed to both Whigs and Tories . Having been called upon yesterday by Mr . Wallace , aud also Sir Thomas Cochrane , the Whig and Tory candidates , who are going from door to door canvassing , he had told them that it was his intention to remain neutral

      on the present contest , and that , as chairman of this meeting , he would give fair play to all parties who might thiik fit to address ^ them on this occasion , so that the meeting might come to a resolution how they were to act regarding the present contending factions , and called upon any person who was prepared to come forward and they would get a fair hearing , when a working man in the gallery rose up and showed the gross inconsistency between Mr . _ Wallac ' s former pledges , and the line of conduct he had subsequently pursued , which was listened to with marked attention . The next person who claimed the attention of the meeting , through the chair waa Hugh M'llwraith , Eiq ., Writer , who , about a year ago , declared his willingness to be the Chartist hangman of this

      district ; but who , on . this oocasion , delivered one of the most treasonable and seditious harangues that has emanated from any Whig in this quarter since the public pisplay a of the black flags , death ' s heads , and recommendation to guillontiue the sailor king , and the members of the House of Lords , by the then moral-force liberty-loving Whigs , and also declared himself to be a Uniyarsal Suffrage man , and that he would rather see a Chartist government than a Tory one in power . In this strain he continued for about half an hour , to the surprise of every one present that knew his political sentiments , and splendidly displaying the sort of mild language the Whigs can use for party purposes . A working man now claimed the right to be heard , and was assisted up into the Sheriff ' s Bench , when he opened a fire

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      upon the Tories for the passing the sormuch-talked about Corn Laws in the year 1815 , against th » will of - the people at th © point of the bayonet , also tho Manchester Masacre , when ths people were sabred for petitioning for a repeal of the said laws , and when the present Lord Melbourne ( then Sir Charles Lambe ) moved a vote of thanks , ia the House of Commons , to the butchers . in that bloody affair . He also allu led to the legalized murders of Hardie , Baird , and Wilson , and the spj system of 1818 and 1820 , in Scotland , and continued lashing the Whigs for their crnelty to the incarcerated Chartists now suffering iu the dangeons of England , concluding by movin / j the following-, resolution —• " That this meeting of the inhabitants of Greenock

      have no confidence in either ofthe factions , as they consider this present appeal to their constituents aa only a struggle for power , and they would also record their conviction that neithsr peace nor prosperity can be the lot of this country till the House of Commons be elected by Universal Suffrage , and the Charter the law of thS land . " Dr . Donelly now stepped forward , and in his Uoual eloquent and powerful manner , descanted on both factions , and showed the necessity of the Chartists at present making a bold stand , and uot to allow themselves either to be led away by Whigs or Tories , and concluded by seconding the motion . After the nsoal cheers for the Charter , &c , and a vote of thanks to the Chairmau , tha meeting , which was a complete crush , dispersed .

      Hawick . —After it became known that J . E . Elliot , late member for this county . ( Roxburgh ) had given up his cauvass , allowing Mr . Scott , Buccleuch's nominee to walk the course , a notice appeared , simply announcing that Mr . Elliot would arrive ia Hawiclr , ( or rather was only expected , ) on Thursday , at three o ' clock . Different reports being ia circulation , a deputation from the Chartist Committee , waited upon three different members of the Whig Committee on Thursday morning , and inquired if it-was their intention to propose any resolutions to the meeting , which was expected to take place on Mr . Elliot ' s arrival ; they all professed their utter ignorance ef any intention of the kind , and said they knew of no arrangement whatever . Upoa

      which the deputation told them if they proposed any resolution approving of the present ministry or Joha Elliot ' s conduct while in Parliament , they would oppose them . As the hour drew near , appearances plainly indicated that the Whigs meant to muster all their strength—their mills being shut and their warehouses closed—the men gathering in front of the Whig Reading Room , from one of the windows of which Mr . Elliot was expected to speak . Mr . E . arrived at the hour specified , and immediately took hi 3 station at the open window , from whence be delivered a long addrtes , which appeared to have cost him a greai deal ot trouble in preparing , as it was very hard to deliver it , several times having nearly stuck m his throat , and would not come up without

      assistance from those near him . He drew a very miserable picture of the present state of the country —its commerce ruined—its factories workiug short time—its working population in a state of privation and buffering , and its finances in confusion . He next stated the remedies proposed ky the Whigs for this state of affairs , which he lauded as infallible . A stiangvr to the connection of the Hon . Gentleman with the ^ Whigs would naturally have concluded , oa hearing his speech , that he or the party he supported could have had no hand in governing the country during the time these evils had been perpetrated .-but when it was known that he had been an out and

      out supporter of the ministry . who had ruled the country for tho last ten years , and had Lad au active hand in bringiug us into the miserable condition ha described , it was no wonder that the faint cheers of hia supporters were met by the groins and hisses of the great majority of those present , especially when it was observed that among all his plans , he never once mentioned reducing tho expenditure to meet the diminished revenue . At the close of hi 3 speech , Walter Wilson , manufacturer , attempted to propose a vote of thanks to Mr . Elliot , whea Charles Hunter , chairman of tha Chartist Association , followed by Adam Easton and a few more , demanded admittance into the room to address the

      meeting before 3 nv resolution was pus . A . Easton , in the . few remarks he made shewed the fallacy of some ' of the statements made by Mr . Elliot , shewed that the Whigs had added to the burdens of the country- ^ that they had added nearly sixty millions to the National Debt , in proof of which he read&a extract from Chambers ' * Information for the People ^ from which it appeared that in the year 1816 * , the debt was- £ 864 , 822 , 461 ; in 1832 , it was reduced to £ 782 , 667 ' 234 ; andiul 839 , itaniouutedto £ 84 l , 000 , 00 (> . Wo reply was attempted to this statement by any of the party inside , who did all they could to silence or confuse him by repeated interruptions and annoyances of every description . C . Hunter made a very

      good use of John Elliot ' s voting against tho release of the political prisoners , the New Poor Law , its cruelty sviid injustice ; the Rural Ponce , &c , till the Whigs left the room , and sent the landlord , accompanied by a oonctable , to put the Chartists out . Oa reaching the street , C . Hunter was elected chairman , and Anthony Hay propoped a resolution , to the tffect , that both Whigs ai : d Tories having contributed to bring the country into its pressnt miserabb cosditiou , this meeting ha 3 no confidence ia either of the factions . It was put to the meeting , and not a single hand was held up against it . Three cheers were then given , for Feavgus O'Connor and the Charter , when the meeting quietly dispersed .

      Hbddersfield . —The men who a few years ago 'jumped out of their clogs into their carriages , " have this day called their men together and told them they muat prepare , for Waki-fleld next Mswiday , and at their peril they show ham's for any other than Morpeth and Milton ; if they do , a watch will be set upon every company , \ rUo will report , e . ud they must abide the consequence . This ia Stark-eye HberahVya Who would not shed his last drop of blood for the bloody and brutal Whigs . —An Operative , June 29 . Newcastle-upon Tiwe , Mondat , June 28 A deputation was appointed by Mr . Bronterre O Britn ' s committee to wait upon the Sheriff to request a proportionate share of tickets of admission to the hustings for the friends of Mr . OB . On Friday

      evening , as § oon as Mr . O'Brien ' s address arrived , the Sheriff said he had no tickets to give , but referred them to the committees oi the other two candidates . When the Sheriff found that they would not succumb { every one of the committee being working men , } he sent his footman to the committee on Sunday evening , requesting them to appoint a deputation to wait upoa the Sheriff , "<* ho told them that if they intended to bring Mr . O"B . forward , tbat his friends were perfectly welcome to a share of the hustings , and directed them to the Under-Sheriff , to receive ticket ? , who put off until tUis- morning , when he wished Mr . O'Brien ' s friends to allow the Sheriff to declare the number of hands of the * people in favour of Mr . O'Brien , ( if the case should be bo , ) but the number of hands of

      electors to be ia favour of the others , and to allow it to pass without going to a poll . Upon these terms only would he allow . Mr . O'Brien ' s friends a place on ^ the hustings , without depositing £ 50 to bear tho expences of the poll , although they told him they had relinquished the intention of bringing Mr . O"B . to a poll , and quoted Lord Abinger ' s decision on the case of Muntz v . Sturge , ¦ which case they -would not admit . The deputation told the Under-Sheriff that tb * y considered that he was going beyond his duty , and after upwards of * three-quarters of an heur ' a argument , the following agreement was entered into between Mr . Sinclair and the Under-Sheriff , viz : —If when the show of hands are taken for Mr . O'B . the High-Sheriff can declare upon oath , that notwithstanding the show of

      hands are in favour of Mr . O'B . yet the majority of electors hands are in favour of the others , we would then leave them to decide their own combined factions aa they had a mind ; but if Mr . James | B . O'Brien should be carried by a majority , he should declare so , and should consider him the fair representative by law , unless the others ( who had agreed to walk the ground ) decided their differences at the poll ; upon which terms only Mr . Sinclair was furnished with tickets . After the hustings was pacied by the Whigs and Tories—after the other candidates were moved and seconded , Mr . William Atkins moved , and Mr . John David Edgar , both electors , seconded , " That James B . O'Brien , Esq . is a fit and proper person to represent this boroagh ia Parliament . " Mr . Georee Binns , of Sunderland ,

      addressed the congregated thousands , on behalf of Mr . O'Brien , in » beautifulstyle . He exposed thevillany of both Whigs and Tories , and in a very able and energetic manner eulogised Mr . O'B . ' s talents and political sentiinent 8 . He likewise illustrated the principles of the Charter , and showed how its principles ¦ were calculated to ameliorate the present misery «> very prevaient among the industrious classes . The Sheriff then put Mr . Hodgaon , when 150 hands , In , at least , ten or 12 , 000 -were held up for him . Mr . Ord had about 100 , and Mr . OB . all the rest , which I think could not be less than 11 , 000 . Before tbe Sheriff declared the result , Mr . AtkhVs , the proposer of Mr . O'B . was asfeedif Mr . O'B . was to go to the poll , whereon Mr . A . answered that Mr . O'Brian declined going to the poll , and would abide by the result of the show of hands . The Sheriff said , " That Mr . O'Brien was earned by snow of bands , but as Mr . O'Brien retired , Mr . H . Hind and Mr . Ord were duly elected ; " npon

      which Mr . Sinclair said he vras surprised to hoar the Sheriff give such a decision , and as Mr . O'Brkn ' s secretary , protested against the decision of the 8 beriff . He likewise protested against any one representing tins borough in Parliament in preference to Mr . O'Brien , he being carried by at least two-thirds of the electors * hands , and unanimous by the son-electors , and immediately retired to the Committ «« -room . A written protest against ; the decision cf tke High Sheriff was signed by thirty of the Committee , and a deputation of three waited upon' him , and delivered it into his hand . A copy of the protest was sent to be printed , aad the town ¦ will be placarded with it tomorrow morning * . A public meeting of the inhabitants is called by placard , to be held on Wednesday meeting , "to take into consideration the propriety of petitioning Parliament against allowing Mr . Ord to take bis seat , and declaring Joha Hodgson Hinde and James Bronterre O'Brien the duly and truly elected representatives ol this borough in Parliament . "

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      THE NORTHERN ^ STAR . J

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), July 3, 1841, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct386/page/7/