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      West Riding Election

      WEST RIDING ELECTION

      Bkotbeb Chartist Nox-Electobs , —On Monday pest yon Trill be called upon to perform , for yourselves , » most acred duty ; no less & doty than to declare ^ rfaetber or no there is & majority of non-electora over S » electors in the great comity of York , who consider tbemseJre * entitled to , and capable of exercising , the jaDCfcise . That , and simply that , is the question ^ roicb yon will be called upon to decide , and beyond that ooe point yon hate not tfce slightest interest Brothers , bear this in mind . On Monday , for tjje first time , you Trill meet the factions fisds handed , mind that . The Whig * and the Tories

      ppnnnt -unite against you . Whig hands only -will be fcdd up tor the old hack and cradled Lord . Tory fcasds , and only Tory hands , will be held np for the keij to titis and bis dmrca-supporting coadjutoraind that ! Therefore , if yon allow them to defeat job single-handed , they will call you a faction , and not a p arty—a small minority , instead of nearly the vhcle . Again , bear in mind that you have men of p ar o-sm order ; and ah I here is the damning spot , •» ith sponting lip-worshipping Democrats . Must I tell yon yofcr great fault ? Tes , I must , sad -will When the trial fairly comes

      between tinselled folly and fostianed honour , then are von ashamed of your own poverty ; then are you jealous of distinguishing your own order ; and then does rivalry , Slit demon of discord and foe to liberty , step in and taunt yonr coward souls . Oh . ' Yorkshiremen ! working men of Yorkshire ! yon who would hold up nearly one million hands for me on Monday , why hold up one less for Pitiethley and Harney , who fully represent me , and who are my brothers in the cause of the people ? But dont mistake me . I do not mean to chide yon with not haTing done your duty , and more than vout duty . Yes , heaTen knows you hare , and

      tiiatthe poor man who biaTesthe employer ' s frown and loss of work , and who is compelled to listen to the ao-wl of psverty from the loved mother of his loved children , has far outbid me in the practical workings of Democracy , and has Tery far outbid their rulers , who prostitute themselves to the support of a clap-trap to maintain office and emolument . Yes , my friends , the last word is the patriot ' s inducement ; for deprive office of emolument and tien y » u would hare to ballot for C abinet Ministers and servants of the crown . 0 ! it is a fearfal thing te be compelled to say " either -jeaain Tr ' Uing slaves , or risk all the chances Of being

      made first panpera and then martyrs ! " Yes , that is a p ill for the lizy Democrat , who has an interest in your support , to swjkllow ! but , in the present instance , I can protect you . Thousands upon thousands -wi ] l have no alternative but to appear plumed in the feathers of slavery on Mondcy , and I thank my stars that I can segzest an alternative for protecting you against the rich oppressors . Should they attempt to dress yen f :-r the slave market , let all who hare co alternative but starvation or the slave mark mount the slar-e mar ; , and when they mingle in the throng , let each , like Napoleon ' s old guard , but not from

      affection , put the cockade in the boitom of his knapsack , tad there leave it , and let all , all , each and all , huld up both hands against tte rich oppres 3 er and for the poor oppressed . Believe me , my friends , that between liorpeth and Milton , and Wortley -and Denison , there is not a pin's point for you to choose . Tbey are all , one and all , lice upon the beetle , and system-made enemies to those whom they have ore and all Bold to the task-masters to relieve their own estates of their fleshy burthen . Hear , then , my

      advice , Brothers j if you must appear slaves in outward ind visible sign , do not be so in inward feeling ; hold up both hands , mind both , for Pitkethley and Hamey . Spread them like tte antlers of the proud stag when he defies the tyrant's approach , and looks around for a retreat from his pursuers . Do list , and when done , should the Returning Officer do as the blind Sheriff of York appears to have done , sooald he see kid skin and be bliad to b ' . isters , f . le ¦ of in orx body to ( he rear , and if you are good men and true , voa will outnumber both factions .

      My Brothers , these are trying tunes ; these are times Wien mosey , intimidation , and influence , Trill be nsed te persuade the people that houses , and cot flesh and blood , A 3 VE 1 HE PEOPLE , ARE En ^ land ^ strength , England ' s wealth , and England's glory . Br others , these , in the true eense of the worts , are ¦" Timer to try men's souls . " This is the jabilee of corruption and monopoly . This is a period when those without votes are but so much filing stuff in the anti-national wall which tyrants have raised round the city of the oligarchs . You , in this jubilee , having no power , will be mere spectators , and the man who holds his own , without being swayed , allured , or dszzled by the pomp of power or shamed into cod tempt of poverty and the temporary ineffectiveness of bis p&rty , is the real patriot

      Some men must be for ever on tke surface and cannot bear a dip . I cia dive with you and remain in the mud with you , and bids my time for again rising to the sarface . Before this day week their triumph wi ! j be GTer , and outs will begin . Rampact now , in six days one faction will see its weakness and death in its FtreEsth ; while the * ther will see its resuscitation in the form in which it committed suicide in 1 ? 32 , in oar breath asd in the fulfilment of iis then pledges .

      0 brothers , the Tories have been great fools , and Peel has been forced to the stake by the impetuosity of bis hungry pack , who could not longer endure the thoughts of the fat Baronet feeding on the sly , while they were held back from the Esss-trcush . That lenity which "Whi ^ aad 3 c : tr injured for them , will not longer be extended to them . l * o , no , next week as they are sure to be is the field , y ^ E COME OUT , and then the riddle will be solved as to who are Chartists and nothing more , whe are Whig-Chartists and who are paid Tory Chaiiisis .

      I am a Chartist and nothing more , asd I have tept ny binds free from Tory gold—aiy mind free from Tory prejudice , and my bean fuU of Tory hatred , wLicb nothiag but the entire annihilation of that fiction ever can or ever shall obliterate . Brothers , the next attempt will be to divide you into Whig-Ciartisis and Tory-Chartists . Already the scheme has been commenced by wretches hired for so much a week , aid sitting in an editor ' s cockloft , writing suitable letters from themselves to themselves , signed "Chartist , " "Radical , " "The Poor Man ' s Friend , " and so forth .

      Brothers , neither & " Ctartisl , " " A Radical , " or " A Poor Man ' s Priend , " need be afraid or ashamed to put his name to anything he writ 53 ; so MIXD YOU KO A >* 0 >* YMOr 3 RrBBISH . You have a good ttany Tory Chartists— Urquhart , Charles AUwood , aid all the Cobbettites are T ; ry Ch&rtisia , every one cf Siem . Aa attempt -will also be made to make the repeal of the Poor JLaw Amendment Act a question of great excitement . Fudgt . Snap your fingers at all such hum , bugs . Bs you assured , working men , that no power on ssrtk but a control over demand and supply for and of Jottt own labour can ever save you . Be you assured that as yon increase in numbers , machinery increases in power , and yon increase in poverty ; ? bile the aristocracy increases in paupers . Pray

      fciad that . Land iront stretch , and therefore the Army &e Kavy , the Church , the Civil List , and the Pension iitf ; in short , the IDLE PAUPER'S POOR LAWeoae that ' s a capital hit—the IDLE TAUPERS ^ OOH LAW must be stretched to meet the increase of fis families , lawful and bastard , of those whose exist-61165 presses hardly upon your means of subsistence ; * fc 2 s the law of primogeniture , which sbut 3 them out krca a child ' s share of the land , throws them upon you « f iooi , and raiment , and clothes , &nd education , and ^ Sdrieg . Pooh , pooh , pooh , pooh ! The whole ^ S is too disgusting to write calmly upon ; * ° 3 * a » I to write as I feel upon the question of the E'LE PAUPERS' POOS LAW . The IDLE PAU-* 3 " MAGISTRATES wonld commit me . or detain

      «*• The IDLE PAFPJ 2 BS" Attorney-General would file **¦**¦ ofido against me . The IDLE PAUPERS" Jurors tf wa S » vereign Lady the Queen woidd find me guilty , *** then the IDLE PAUPERS' Judga vou ' ji do their * "fr . aad then the IDLE PAUPERS' miniora woald * yJA , and then the Idle Paupers would sing " 0 : wjoyf aL the DEVIL IS DEAD . " ^ "tilias , after all the courtship of Chartism , behold ¦* Iotb of the electors for the people ' * enemies . See wood , now Whig , do * Tory , n » w anything , new f ^ &ffig and always nothing , triumphing over GuUy . w ° od , Who voted for keeping us in custody . What , *** . I ask , wax ^ 130 C j ^ gn of p ^ ton say to the J *** ? of Liberal candidates for the incarcerated Tktinu )

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      Brothers , mind , when the jubilee is over , we fall into rank ¦ once more . We belong to the non-elective influence , they belong to the elective power , mind that ; and , above all things , bear in mind , that the part which many zealous but incompetent leaden took in the Reform agitation forced them imperceptibly from the head of the people to the tale of the faction ; and should any of our leaders—not profiting by the lesson—attempt to

      continue ,. in earnest or from sham » , what they commenced without thought or guilt , then we must let them fall overboard , that is , where the non-electors have taken part with one or other of the factions , for local reasons best known to themselves , and in which they were perfectly justifiable , should they in such cases continue , in consequence , to favour one faction above the other , we must chastise them , by exposing them , when argument shall have failed .

      Now , Brothers , mind Monday next is , without any comparison , to be the greatest day that ever Yorkshire saw . Fustian against broad cloth . ' The dignity of nature against the distinction of wealth ! Toe cause of the people against their united oppressors ! The poor mai s ' janding between the nobles of the land , and appealing to the poor as a jury ! Can any man contemplate a more heart-stirriDg scene ? Can any man bear the torturing reflections which absence must cause . No , no ; weiave no traitors . But to leave nothing undone , let this be distinctly understood , that every single hand held up for Whig or Tory is held up against Chartism . Mind that It will not do to hope to place

      Wortley over Morpeth , or Milton over Denison , or rice versa . No , do ; there is the error . Not a Whig or Tory hand will be hsld op for honest Piriethly , and honest Haraey . Not one kid-skin glove for either . Therefore , let not a blister appear as a willing brand by beicg held up for Whig or Tory . Of all things mind that We are in threa parties , and W 3 must stand alone ; and I implore you to avoid all disturbance and riot . It is a shocking thing to shed blood , or to lie down with the reflection tliai we have inflicted a wound in the heat of blood , even upon an enemy . Keep you

      the peace . Bat should they attack you , kt your tactics be , firstly , self-defence ; and instead of knocking off heads , pluck the birds of their feathers , and thus you become , like Lord Ross ' s cocks , all on one side , and won't fight ; but should you be brutally attacked , you must fight like devils in selfdefence ; and should military aid be called in , upon no account whatever attack , assault , or oppose them , because , beli « ve me , that a quirk of a Tory Attorney-General would turn it into treason , and would implicate the members of every Ciiartist Association AS ACCESSORIES .

      We will have now , for the fiwt time , an opposition in the House of Commons ; and to push them forward must now be our tactics , and down , down , down with the devils in hell , must be our cry . Then , Brothers , on Monday , March , march , Bradford and Halifix , Why , Biy lids , dent you march forward in order ? March , march , Shefiield andHuddersfield , All the good Chartists are over the border . Mauy a banner spread Flutters above your head , Man a crest that is famous in story ; ¦

      March and make ready , then , Sons of each Yorkshire glen , Fight for yourselves , and your own Charter ' s glory . And When you come to the ground , let your cry be—Charge , Chartists , charge ! on , Chartists , on . Freeman , slave , and every mother ' s son . Mind , have the white flags on the hustings , hold up your hands thus—both hands—when they , the fligs , are raised from your oirn Quarters , and keep them up till they are lowtred ; and that erery blister held np against the cause of liberty , jaitice , truth , and the people , may turn to a cancer or a running sore , is the prayer of Your friend and brother , Feaegvs O'Connor .

      P . S . Hurrah for Pitkethly and Harney ! Women , send eTery man to the hustings ; kick them out of bed , aad never let their hands n ^ -ar yon again if they put one rivet in your lovely children ' s chains ; hiss them off to do your work , if they won't do their own . Brothers , stand by me and the cause now , and I will stand by you , and then sea who are the Tories , who the Whigs , and who the Chartists . I will not give in aa inch . AH who are for a compromise ; let them strike at once : our battle-cry must now be "Down with the ToBiEa . andhurraiiforthe Charter ! " and once again , brother Chartists , let me caution you against any

      violence against man or his property . I cannot conceive a more contemptible fool than the silly man who profe-- * es to fight- the battle of knowledge against ignorance , of right against might , and of liberty against tyranny , pointing to some broken pines of glass or deiapidated ruin as bis argument . Be assured that force will be iKeir last resource , and what they rely upon cannot be good for you ; while the use of it against you will call forth snch a resistance as I promise them will very soon silence the cannen ' s roar , and bring them to a proper sense of their weakness , and of the

      little value of gunpowder against a thoronghJy united people . 0 . ' that every Chartist had the key of his own store house in his oven rocket , and that store bouse was full of the produce of his own labour , and then tyranny would lose its strongest hold upon the poor man ' s service , when the infernal decree , " no Satcbday night , no Monday morning" would lose its influence . That is my Chartism , and that Chartum is not in the land of Russia , Prussia , Poland , Germany , America , France , Turkey , Holland , or Belgium , but in the land of England , Ireland , Scotland and Wales .

      Hurrah for Pitkethly and Harney , Fur Pitkethly and Harney hurrah . f . oa

      The Elections

      THE ELECTIONS

      BOROUGH OF LAMBETH . The nomination of candidates for the repTesentatien of tkis borough having been appointed for Tuesday , on Kennington-common , the vicinity of that " lung of the metropolis" presented an animated and busy scene at an early hour . At eleven © 'dock the returning # f 5 cer , Mr . W . F . Hope , made his appearance in the booth , and was quickly followed by the various candidates and their friends . Each was loudly applauded by his respective supporters on taking his station in the front of tke booth , and each was received with marks of disapprobation from those who entertained political views of a different character to those advocated by that particular candidate .

      The genera ! appearance in front of the tooth , or hustings , in do way differed from that which has always been customary on similar occasions . Such interruptions as were offered on the one side to the speakers were equally come up to , in point of relative value , by the supporters of the other . The usual preliminaries having been gone through , Mr . L . Redhead proposed Mr . B . Hawes as a fit and proper person to represent the borough of Lambeth in the coming Parliament . Mr . Cory had much gratification in seconding the nomination ofMr . Hawes .

      Mr . Zorniin then proposed Mr . Tennyson D'Eyccourt . Mr . M'Leod seconded the nomination of Mr . Tennyson D'Eyncourt . Mr . J . Goding next proposed Mr . Charles Baldwin as a fit and proper persen to represent the borough of Lambeth in Parliament Mr . J . C : Stahlschmidt seconded the nomination . Mr . Johnson had the pleasure to introdnce to the electors of the borough Mr . Thomas Cabbell as a candidate to represent them in Parliament Mr . Jennings seconded the nomination of Mr . Cabbell . The several Candidates then addressed the electors .

      After which they were catechised at some length by several electors ; in reply to whose interrogatories , as well as in their speeches , "both parties kept up the spirit and cunning of their respective factions . The sho " w of hands was then taken , and declared to be in favour of Messrs . Hawes and Tennyson d'Eyncourt A poll was then demanded on the part of Messrs . Baldwin and Cabbell , which was appointed to take place the next day . After three groans for ih Poor Law Bill , th « meeting separated .

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      WESTMINSTER—Tuesday . Tuesday having been fixed for the nomination ef the candidates for the representation of Westminster , the neighbourhood of Co vent Garden , where the hustings were erected , was , long before twelve o ' clock , the hour appointed for the commencement of the proceedings , thronged by a dense mass of persons . Precisely at twelve o ' clock , Mr . Smedley , the High Bailiff , presented himself in front of the hustings , and proceeded to read the precept and the Bribery Act , which having been accomplished amidst the greatest confusion and uproar ,

      Mr . Bainbridge stood forward for the purpose of proposing Colonel De Lacy Evans aa a fit and proper perbon . to represent that , city in Parliament . lUpon the name of Colonel Evans being mentioned , tbo yelling , hooting , and hissing , accompanied by the cheers of the mob immediately in front of the hustings , was beyond description , and it was utterly impassible for some minutes to hear a word uttered by the speaker . ) He was at length understood to say , that he proposed Colonel Evans with perfect confidence , because during the period he had been their representative , he had faithfully fulfilled every pledge he had made to them , ( Cheers , with cries of "Oh ! Doctor , don't go too fast" ) He would repeat that the Gallant Colonel —( cries of " Count I-run you mean , " and loud laughter )—had served Westminster with fidelity , hoaDur ,

      and Z 3 &L It was true that , since they had last met on a similar occasion , little had been done in the way of farthering reform , but that must not be ascribed to tke Gallant Colonel , but to the electors throughont the country generally , who had not been true to themselves , but had allowed themselves to be made tools of in the hands of the grinding Tory aristocracy . ( Tremendous hissing . ) Had the electors been true to themselves they would have sent to the House of Commons men who would have advocated their interests , but they had instead seat so large a Tory minority —{ loud enters , and cries of " It -will soon be a great majority" ) —that all that the true representatives of the people could do was to vote for the measures proposed by the Whigs , in order to prevent the Tories getting into office and power . ( Loud cheers and hooting . )

      Mr . A'Beckett , after a few observations , in which he strongly recommended the electors to iuah early to the poll , in order to defeat the Tory candidate , seconded the novuination of Colonel Evans , amidst great confusion and uproar . Mr . Preat next presented himself , for the purpose of proposing Mr . John Temple Leader . Mr . H . Ellis said , that it having pleased her Majesty to dissolve the late Parliament , it became the duty of ths citizens of Westminster to return tw « efficient men to represent them in the New Parliament , and he was quite sura they could not do better than re-elect the

      late representatives . ( Hisses and groans . ) He did not make Ms appearance there for the purpose of advocating any particular set of men —( "Oh , oh ! " )—but to support such measures as would tend to alleviate the distress of the country . The measures of commercial reform proposed by her Majesty ' s Ministers , if carried , would improve the condition of the poorer classes . (• ' That ' s right "— " Pull devil , pull baker . ") The Hon . candidate Mr . Leader would support those measures , therefore he was the po&r man ' s friend . iLiughter . ) He begged to second the nomination of his friend Mr . Leader . ( Hisses , groans , and yells , mingied with a few cheers . )

      Mr . J . C . Wood , who was received with great applause , and uproar from the Evanites , said , that in confcequsnee of 3 domestic calamity in the family of a Noble Lord , Captain Rous ha 4 been deprived of his attendance that day . He must coufess that it was with considerrble anxiety he undertook the duty of proposing Captain Kous . The anxiety he felt , however , was not UDaccompanied with pleasure , inasmuch asthe GalUnt Captain brought with him a character as high as his nobility , and had qualities calculated to endear him to the electors of Westminster —( loud cheers , )—aad to qualify him for becoming their faithful representative in Parliament After the several candidates had spoken , The High Baiiiff having called for a show of hands , deciartd that the election had fa'leu on Col . Evans and Ms . J . T . Leader . Upon which Captalu Rous demanded a poll , which was fixed for this day , between the hours of eight and four o ' clock .

      Col Evans then moved a vote of thanks to tba High Biiliff , which having been seconded by Mr . Leader , and supported by Captain Kous , was carried unanimously , and the meeting broke up .

      FR 0 . ME . —MONDAY . The nomination for this borough took place this day on a hustings erected in front of the Crown-inn . Mr . J . Alfred Whittaker proposed 3 Ir . T . Sheppard , as a fit and proper person to represent Frame in Parliament . Mr . John Nicfaolls seconded the nomination . Mr . F . Buah , a surgeon of the town , then proposed the Whig candidate , Mr . Sturcb , whose nomination was seconded by Mr . Simkin , a clothier of the neighbourhood .

      The respective candidates then addressed the electors : Mr . Sheppard referring to his past Parliamentary conduct , and declaring himself a sound Conservative , aad an opponent to the present Ministers and their uncertain and injurious policy ; and Mr . Sturch stating himself to be a supporter , of the Government and its measures . A show of hands was then taken by the returning officer , wh * declared the election to have fallen on Mr . Sturch . A poll was demanded on the part of Mr . Sheppard . It is expected that the struggle will be a severe one . OXFORD ( CITY )—Tuesday .

      Thi 3 day being appointed by the Mayor far the nomination of the two citizens to serve in the ensuing Parliament , the different candidates , with their friends , assembled in the council chamber precisely at ten o ' clock . The Mayor having announced the receipt of the precept for the election of two citizjns to represent the city and borough in Parliament Mr . Alderman Parsons proposed Donald Maclean , Esq ., ( tbeir late respected mtmber ) ; and Mr . Alderman Mallain seconded the Domination . Mr . Alderman Si ^ ltr proposed J . H . Langston , E 3 q . ; and Mr . Alderman L , Wyatt seconded the nomination . N . Malcolm , Esq ., was proposed by Fred . Morrell , Esq ., and seconded by Mr . tiheard . The candidates , -who are all Tories , then addressed tho electors . The Mayor having taken the show of hands , declared the election to have fallen on J . H . Langston , Esq ., and D . Maclean , Esq .

      A poll was demanded on behalf of N . Malcolm , Esq ., which will begin at nine o ' clock te-morrow morning . The Mayor stated , that in all probability he should be able to declare the numbers to morrow evening .

      KIDDERMINSTER . —Tuesday . The nomination of candidates for the representation of tha borough of Kidderminster took place this rooming in a Jarge field on the Worcester-road . The candidates are S . Ricardo , Esq ., and Kichard Gordon , Esq . The usual preliminaries having been despatched , James Morton , Esq . proposed Richard Godson , Esq ., as a fit and proper person to represent the borough of Kidderminster in Parliament . Mr . Js . u-. ea Cole seconded the nomination . Charles Talbot , Esq ., proposed S . Ricardo , Esq . Mr . Worth seconded the nomination . Mr . Godson and S . Ricardo , Esq ., then came forward and addressed the electors on the usual political topics . A show of hands was then taken , when it was declared in favour of Mr . Ricardo , amidst the most vociferous cheering . The polling commences to-morrow morning at eight o ' clock .

      GREAT YARMOUTH—Tuesday . The nomination took place this morning at the Gnildhall , on hustings erected outside in the usual manner The Town Clerk , Mr . Tolon , having read the precept , the Mayor , Mr . Siniuel Palmer , requested a patient hearing for those that might address them , when Sir George Parker csma forward and proposed Mr . C . E . Humbold , as a fit and proper person to represent the torough in Parliament . Mr . Brightwen seconded the nomination . Mr . G . D . Palmer then attempted to nominate Mr . Wil shere , but without success , when each party came to an agreement to nominate one and one ; After which Mr . Richard Ferrier presented himself , and proposed Mr . Thomas Baring as a fit and proper person to represent the borough ; seconded by Mr . Stirling Lacon .

      Mr . G . D . Palmer again came forward and proposed Mr . Wilshere as a fit and proper person to represent the borough , in conjunction with his colleague , Mr . Rumbold , which was seconded by Mr . Dawson . Mr . Preston then came forward and proposed Mr . Joseph Somes , in conjunction with Mr . Baring , to represent the borough in Parliament ; seconded by Mr . H . Bes * ey . Messrs . Rumbold and Wilshere then addressed the multitude assembled , but were indistinctly heard in consequence of the great confusion . They stated that they should like to know who their opponents were , not having presented themselves . The Mayor , Mr . & Palmer , t&ea requested a show of hands , and declared that those on his left ( being Tories ) held np both hands , and those on bis right ( being Whigs ) only one each .

      Mr . Stirling , Lacon then demanded a poll for Messrs . Baring and Somes , when the Town Clerk read the proclamation , and both parties immediately went round the town , after about tbree boon' soaking in the rain .

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      SHREWSBURY . The nomination of candidates took place on Monday . There was a splendid show of flags and banners , bine and white , belonging to the Tory candidates , who were accompanied by an excellent band . The Whig candidates , Sir Lots Parry and Mr . C . Temple , exhibited a most wretched turn out , and they were escorted principally by the factoiy slaves from Marshall ' s factory , who were permitted to have a half-holyday with the understanding that a day ' s wage * should be stopped . The Tories were first at the Bcene of action . Sir Love Parry drove up to the nomination stand in in a carriage-nnd-four , accompanied by the notorious Rev . Charles Leicester . Mr . Temple modestly appeared in a carriage-aad-pair , containing a Mr . Clement , a surgeon , and Mr . Miller , a once britflosabarrister and now retired from the bar . The number of persons present may be fairly estimated at 4000 .

      The Mayor , Mr . J . Loxdale , addressed the meeting in a very impartial manner , and requested that all parties might have a hearing , and that the peace of the town might not be disturbed , for if it were , he and his brother magistrates had determined to do their duty . Mr . Burton , jun ., banker , proposed Mr . DTsraelL Mr . J . Eddowes seconded the nomination . ~ Captain MuckUstone proposed Mr . Tomline , and alluded in strong terms to the conduct of Government in dissolving upon a particular question when they were in a minority in the House of Caramons . Mr . Watkins seconded the nomination of Captain Mucklestone . The Rev . C . Leicester proposed , and Mr . P . Yardley seconded , Sir Love Parry . Mr . Miller proposed , and Mr . W . Clement seconded , Mr . C . Temple .

      Mr . dsraeli addressed the electors at great length , and complete ) / laid bare tbe whole conduct of Government , and refuted tbe anonymous attacks that the Whig party had circulated against him . The calumnies that had been issued against him were best refuted by his presence on the hustings . ( Loud and continued cheers . ) He was not only on the hustings , but he told them he would be i their member . ( Renewed cheers . ) Mr . D'Israeli made some happy hits respecting the cheap bread bugbear , and inquired if cheap Government , of which the Whigs bad prated so loudly , consisted in shoals of commi 8 sioner 8 hip 3 created for briefless barristers , if the Poor Law were in accordance with the wishes of tbe people , and if an increase of taxation and a bankrupt Exchequer spoke well of the cheap Government of the Reformed Ministry . After referring , in terms of the strongest cofidence to the success of himself and friend , the Hon . Gentleman concluded amidst loud cheers from tbe Conservatives , and cries of disapprobation from the factory slaves .

      Mr . Tomline expressed his unqualified disgust at the conduct of Ministers , who , at tha eleventh hour , took up a question upon theory to agitate the country , and assured the candidates in the Whig interest , that before twenty-four hours elapsed they would require the utmo&t speed of their horses to remove them fr » : n the scene of their defeat , for such it would be . ( Loud cheering followed this declaration . ) Sir Loy 6 Parry talked of his consistency , and love of popular rights , and professed he should have a great veneration fer the Church if it were reformed . Mr . C . Templo apoke for one hi > ur , and went orer all the usual stock of Whig common places , about Tory extravagance and intolerance . A vote of thanks was proposed to the mayor for his conduct in the chair , which was seconded by Mr . D'Israeil , and the meeting separated without any disturbance .

      The Tory candidates were returned on the poll . The final close of which , at four o ' clock on Tuesday , stood thus : — Tomline , ( Tory ) ... 790 Disraeli , ( Tory ) ~ 780 Parry , ( Whig ) ~ - 595 Temple , ( Whig ) 574

      COLCHESTER—Tuesday . This morning , at ten o ' clock , the election of two representatives for this ancient borough took place at the Town HaJL Mr . Turner , the Mayor , presided oa the occasion . Mr . Green , after a brief ad-Jtcas , proposed Mr . Richard Sanderson as a fit and proper person to represent the borough in the ensuing Parliament ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Smith seconded tbe nomination . Mr . Bowtree proposed Sir George Heary Smyth as the long and tried representative of tho borough in Parliament ( Loud cheers . ) Dr . Nunn , in a highly complimentary speech , seconded the nomination . There being no pther candidate put in nomination , they were of course returned .

      GLOUCESTER ( CITY ) -Tuesday . The nomination for this city took place this morning at the Shire Hall . There are four candidates , namely , the two Members , Mr . H . T . Hope , Tory , and Mr . Phillpotta , Whig , and Captain M . F . F . Berkeley , who formerly represented this city in the Whig interest , but who is now commanding the Thunderer man of war , in the Mediterranean , and Viscount Loftna , eldest r on of the Marquis of Ely , a Tory . Mr . Hope and Lord Loftus have carefully canvassed all the electors , and the supporters of Captain Berkeley and Mr . Phillpotts ( who declines making a personal canvass ) have also been most strenuous ia their exertions for their respective friends , and each party express confidence as to the tinal result .

      At ten o'clock , the doors of the hall were thrown open , and in a short time the large room was filled by the friends of the respective candidates . Preliminary proceedings having been gone through , The Sheriff , Win . Wajhbourue , Esq ,, said the electors were called upon to elect two oitizens to represent them in the next Parliament . Mr . Davis proposed Mr . Hope . Mr . Niblett , of Harestiel ' d , seconded the nomination . Mr . W . T . Washbourne proposed Mr , PhillpoHs , who was seconded by Mr . J . P . Kimberley . Tne Mayor ( Mr . Carter ) proposed Captain M . F . F . Berkeley , who was seconded by Mr . D . M . Walker .

      Mr . Cither proposed Lord Viscount Loftua , who was seconded by Mr . Wintle , of Saint Bridge . No other candidate appearing , Mr . Hope , Mr . Phillpotts , and Lord Loftus addressed the electors , as did the Mayor on behalf of Captain Berkeley . The Sheriff then called for a Bhow of hanis for the respective candidates , when he declared the election to have fallen upon Mr . Phillpotts and Captain Berkeley . A poll was demanded on the part of Mr . Hope and Lord Loftus , to commence at eight o ' clock next morning . The meeting was very fully attended , and during the whole time there was much noise and confusion .

      W ALSAL L—Tuesday . The nomination has just closed here , and I hare not time to do more than say so . Charles Foster , Esq ., proposed Mr . Gladstone , who wss seconded by Mr . S . Perks . Mr . Mills proposed Mr . Scott , Mr . Brettall seconded the nomination . Oa a show of hands the Mayor declared it in favour of Mr . Scott . The polling takes place to-morrow . WENLOCK-Mondat . There being no opposition , the two former candidates ( both Tories ) were this day duly elected . The Hon . Geo . Cecil Forrister' was proposed by Mr . Mitt on , of Ship ton ; seconded by Mr . Rose , of Coealport . J . M . Gaskell , Esq ., was proposed by W . Anstice , Esq ., of Madley ; seconded by Edmund Owen , Esq ., of the Moor , near Ludlow . Both candidates spoke at some length , and were subsequently chaired .

      NEWARK-Monday . At ten o ' clock this morning , the electors of Newark assembled at the hustings erected in the marketplace , to nominate candidates for the representation of that borough in Parliament . The different parties having inarched in procession through the town to the hustings , the business wag commenced by the reading of the writ , &c . After which , T . S . Godfrey , Esq ., in a speech eulogising the Parliamentary conduct of their late Member , Mr . Gladstone , nominated that gentleman as a candidate for their suffrages . Mr . Branston seconded the nomination . Mr . Hodgkinson then nominated , aad Mr . Readett seconded Lord John Manners . Mr . J . B . Hobhouse , ( late M . P . for Rochester ) was then nominated in tbe Whig interest by Mr Massey and Mr . Dobbs .

      The oaudidateB then proceeded to address the electors . The show of hands was declared to be in favour of Mr . Gladstone and Mr . Hobhouse , and a poll was demanded on behalf of Lord John Manners .

      NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME .-Tuesdat . Mr . Miller , the late Member , has lost his seat , and the result has turned oat in favour of the new candidates , Mr . Buckley , Conservative , and Mr . Harris , Ministerialist . The affair was virtually decided at an early hour , and from eleven o ' clock the polling went on very tranquilly . Mr . Miller , finding that the majority against him was so decisive that the scale could not be turned , abandoned the contest about one o ' clock , rather than proioug a useless struggle .

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      PONTEFRACT—Monday . The candidates for this borough are R . M . Milnes , Esq ., late Conservative Member for the borough ; Lord Pollington , the new Conservative candidate ; and John Gully , Esq ., formerly M . P . for lontefract . Henrv Taylor , Esq ., Recorder of Pontefract , proposed Mr . Milnes ; Mr . Carter r of Knottingfey , seconded the motion . William Hepworth and Robert Smith , Esqrs . proposed Lord Pollington . Mr . Wm . Monkhouse , seconded by Mr . Mackson-, proposed Mr . Gully . Both the Conservative candidates warmly denounced the pettifogging of the Ministers , and cautioned the people against their free trade nostrums . They also elicited loud cheers by declaring that they would labour for an abolition of that part of the New Poor Law whioh refuses out-door reliaf , and separates man and wife .

      Mr . Gully defended the free trade , and reminded the electors that he , too , had voted against the New Poor Law bastiles . Tho show of hands was in favour of Mr . Gully . The poll opens to-morrow . The presumption is strongly in favour of both Conservatives . Mr . Gully has greatly weakened his popularity by hia coquetry with Halifax .

      GREENWICH-Tuesday . To-day having been appointed by the High Constable of Greenwich , for the nomination of the candidates to serve the borough in Parliament , the friends of the respective parties began to assemble between nine and ten o ' clock in front of the hustings , attended by bands of music , and displaying banners and flags . The proceedings on the hustings were carried on in dumb show , for neither High Constable , nor mover nor seconder , nor candidate , was heard six feet from the spot where each gentleman stood ; nay , so great was the noise oocasioned by . shouting , and hissing , aud huzzaing , wo doubt much whether they heard their own voices . Before the precept or Bribery Act was read , a gentleman oa tbe hustings near whom

      we stood , said , " I doubt very much whether the speeches will be listened to ; " a pretty good proof that there was something like concert in this matter , and that the plan of confusion had been previously resolved upon . Be that ia it may , such was the fact as we have stated . It is , however , but fair to add that there was more of good than ill-humour manifested , and beyond a few struggles between the £ Ugbearers for the best positions , nothing of party strife was exhibited in front of the hustings , and when the dumb show had terminated , the parties , with their bands , proceeded to tho committee-rooms , asd thence they paraded aud played through the principal streets for the remainder of tho day . Mr . Barnard was proposed and seoonded by Mr . Vowler and Mr . George Smith .

      Capt . Dundas was nominated and seconded by Mr . Harwood and Capt . Fead . Sir G . Cockburn was proposed by Sir Thomas Maryan Wilson , and seconded by Mr . C . Euderby . The show of hands having been declared by the returning officer in favour of Mr . Barnard and Capt . Dundas , a poll was demanded by Sir George Cockburn , to commence at eight this morning and close at four . Tho whole proceedings , from the reading of the precept to the granting the poll , did not occupy more than about an hour . During rhe proceedings a heavy shower of rain fell , but it cooled not tho aidour of the mal-contents , for they continued to pour out their vociferations with as much vehemence—even , if possible , with moreas when the sun shone forth brilliantly , and enlivened the scene .

      CANTERBURY—Tuesday . This day , shortly after eleven o ' clock , the respective candidates contesting the election for this city proceeded from their several committee-rooms to the hustings , in the Cattle Market , for the purpose of being nominated . The friends of Mr . Bradshawand the Hon . George P . S . Smythe were preceded by a splendid procession and an immense number of purple and orange banners and flags , while Mr . Thomas Twisdcn Hodges , the liberal candidate , was escorted thither by a beautiful array of blue colonrs .

      On the hustings upon which the Conservative candidates stood were the Right Hon . S . R . Lushing-< on , Capt . Paton , W . H . Baldock , Esq ., R . JV . Mount , Esq ., Robert Walker , Esq ., " William Delmar , Esq ., Henry Denno , Esq ., T . King , Esq ., G . Croatia le , Esq ., &c . ; and upon ihe opposite platform , surronnding Mr . Hodges , were Alderman Brent , Plummer , Flint , and Neame ; — Claris , Esq , C . Collard , Esq ., W . Plammer , Esq ., S . PJumraer , Esq ., W . Elgar , Esq ., F . Fagg , Esq ., Mr . Fife , &o .

      Mr . Sheriff , G . Cooper , and W . Masters , Esq ., the Mayor , officiated as returning officers ; the usual preliminaries hating been gone through , the Sheriff entreated that a patient hearing might be given to every elector who was desirous of speaking . Mr . Baldcock proposed James Bradshaw , Esq ., and R . Walker , Esq ., seconded the nomination . Mr . Croasdale proposed the Hon . George Percy Sidney Smythe . Wm . Sladden , Esq ., seconded the nomination . Mr . Alderman Brent proposed Thomas Twisden Hotlges , E . q . Mr . Aderman Plummer seconded the nomination . The Sheriff having inquired if any elector had any other candidate to propose , and no answer being returned .

      Mr . Bradshaw stood forth to return thanks amidst much cheering from his own party , and hisses from the friends of Mr . Hodges . The Hon . Mr . Smyth next presented himself for the like purpose ; and after him Mr . Hodges . The Sheriff then took the show of hands , which he declared to be in favour of Mr . Hodges and the Hon . Mr . Smythe , and the polling was fixed to take place to morrow .

      WILTON .-MoNDAY . The nomination of a member for this borough took place yesterday . The Tory candidate Viscount Fiuharris was proposed and seconded by Mr . Henry Hetley and Mr . Hughes . As thers was no oppobitien , the Noble Lord was declared to be duly elected . WEYMOUTH .-Monday . The nomination of members for this borough took place this day . The late Tory members , Lord Yilliers andG . W . Hope , Esq ., was severally- proposed by Sir J . Hawkins and Col . Howard , and seconded by Mr . Welsford and Mr . Horsford . The Liberal candidates , R . Bernal , Esq ., and W . D . Christie , Esq ., were severally proposed by Mr . K . Gordon and Lieutenant Scriven , and seconded by Mr . Bayley and Captain Ferris . The show of hands was declared to be in favour cf the Tories . A poll was then demanded on behalf of Messrs . Bernal and Christie .

      KNARESBOROUGH-MoNDAY . The nomination of members for this borough took place this day . The Tory candidates , W . B . 1 'crrand , Esq ., and M . Lawson , Esq ., were severally proposed and seconded—the former by Mr . S . Wilkinson and Mr . Isaac Newton , and the latter by W . Collins and J . Edeson , Eaqrs . The Liberal candidate , Charles Sturgeon , Esq ., was proposed by Mr . S . Bainbridge , and seconded by Mr . T . Addiman . The show of hands was very near , but the Returning Officer decided it to be in favour of Lawson and Ferrand . A poll was then demanded on behalf of Mr . Sturgeon , to commence the following morning .

      WOODSTOCK-Monday . The election of a burgess to represent this borough took place at the Town Hall this day at eleven o'clock . The late member , F . Thesiger , Esq ., was proposed by Mr . Robinson , the banker , and seconded by Mr . Holmes , of Kiddlington . Mr . Thesiger addressed the electors at considerable leogtb , and declared his opposition to the present Government , and particularly condemned the measures proposed by them to meet the deficiency in the revenue . There being no other candidate proposed , the Mayor , the Returning Officer , declared Mr . Thesiger duly elected , and he was immediately chaired .

      CITY OF DURHAM—Tuesday : T . C . Grainger , Esq . the Liberal candidate , was proposed by the Rev . T . R . Shipperdson ; and seconded by Mr . Veitoh , editor of the Durham Chronicle ; and Captain Fitzroy , tho Marquiss of Londonderry ' s nominee , was proposed by Captain Chipchase ; seconded by W . Henderson , Esq . On a show of hands , there was an immense majority in favour of Mr . Grainger . Mr . Shephard , the second Tory candidate , retired without going to the poll .

      NORTH ALLERTON—Tuesday . The nomination was to-day . The candidates were tho late member , Mr . Wrightson ( Whig , and the Hon . Edwin Lascelles ( Tory . ) The Whig candidate was proposed by L . Marshall , Esq ., a quaker , and seconded by B . Wilford , Esq ., of Brampton . The Tory by W . B . Dighton and J . W . Smith , Esqrs . After the candidates had addressed tho people , the show of bands was declared by the Sheriff to be in favour of Mr . LasceUea . A poll was demanded for Mr . Wriehtson .

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      ^ / e ^ - ^ ci , ^ ; / 7 j £ / U / . LEWES-Tuesday . The polling commenced this morning at eight o ' clock , and was carried on briskly by both parties . At four o ' clock , the final close of the poU tbo numbers were—Fitzroy ( Tory ) 403 Cantaupe ( Tory ) ..... 386 •• Hartord ( Whig ) 412 Elphinstone ( Whig ) ........... 409 giving a majority of six only above the Ccnssrratives . -

      CIRENCESTER . —Tuesday . The election for this borough took place this day > before G . Bevir , Gent ., High Steward , in the Town Hail , The late member , T . W . C . Master , Esq ., was propwed by Mr . C . Lawrenee , and seconded by Mrv R . BWley ; and W . Cripps , Esq ., by Mr . T . Byrcb , and seeosded by Mr . T . Slatter . There was no oppositio » raad Messrs . Master aad Cripps were deolaredjJuiy elected .

      REIGATE . —TrasBAT , The Rer . Mr . Bedford , otherwise Dod » r Bedford , has been down to this borough , endeavouring to delude the independent electors , by . trying t » persuada them to return * him to Parliament . H * promised them wonderful things ; first , he would support » repeal of the Corn Laws , an extension of tke franchise , vote by Ballot , abolition of € huroh Rates , &c » but it was no go r for on Monday night he felt it prudent to leave the town in secret , to avoid the jeera ne would have been greeted with for his presumption . He did not dare to show his face oa the hustings this morning ( Tuesday ) . Lord Eastnor was , therefore , retsrned without ewn the show of an opposition .

      MAN € HESTER-Tu £ SBa *> . The election of two Members to represent ibis borough in Parliament commenced this morning , on spacious and commodious hustings , at the southern end of St . Ann ' s Square , in front of the palisad « s airoand St . Ann ' s Church . The hustings were divided into three compartments , of equal dimensions ; the eentre being occupied by the Mayor , as returning officer of the borougn , bis deputy-returning officers , one for each booth , forty-four in number , the townclerk , and other functionaries . The compaitmeatto the Mayor ' B right hand was occupied by th * Liberal

      candidates and their movers , seconders , and friends ; that to the left . by the Conservative candidates * . witb their movers , seconderi , and supporters . In front of the hustings , an encteBed balcony wa 9 erected for the reporters , the floor about eight feet from the ground , with a desk adjpining the front of the hustings , m as to place the gentlemen of the press- immediately in front oi . and below the candidates and other speakers .. The whole was erected under the superintendence of Mr . George Shorland , surveyor , to whose kind attention the public press were greatly indebted for the arrangements .

      About five minutes to nine o ' clock , Sir George Murray ,, and "William . Entwistle , Esq ., came upon the hustings , with their friends and supporters ,, and occupied ihe compartment to-tbe left of the Mayor The returning officer and the other candidates , with their respective friends , followed fshortly afterwards , ^ The speeches were of the usual party character The candidates wore moved and seconded respectively . Mr . Mark Phillips by Sir Thomas Potter , and Mr . Alderman Walker ; Sir George Murray by-Mr . George Clarke , and Mr . Alderman Westhead ; Mr . Gibson by Mr . Greg and Mr . Alderman Toelal ; Mr . Entwistle by Mr . Joseph Birley , and Mr . Alderman Mac vicar .

      The show of hands was declared to be in . favour of Messrs . Phillips and Gibson , and a poll was demanded by the Tories . The assemblage , which at the earlier part of the proceedings was not large , increased subsequently till it completely filled the Square ; the area being about ninety-five yards in length , and thirty-five in breadth ; consequently , there would be from ten to > eleven thousand persons present . On the whole , it

      was a most orderly assemblage . No bludgeons or other weapons were displayed ; no banners , flags , or bands of music , were seen ; and tho only approach , to party colours in the crowd , were a few blue handkerchiefs , and blue ribands on sticks waved to and fro . This showed that where there is no cause of offence given by partizans on one side to those of another , a large assemblage in Manchester can ba conducted in as orderly a manner as in any other place in the kingdom .

      PRESTON-Tuesday . The nomination took place this morning . Sir P . He 6 keth Fleetwood was proposed by Mr . James Dixon , solicitor , and seconded by Mr . R . Law , banker . Mr . Townley Parker was proposed by Mr . John Paley , and seconded by Mr . W . Clayton . Sir George Strickland was proposed by Mr . George Gradwell , and seoonded by Mr . J . Hawkins ; and Mr . Snaiason was proposed by Mr . J . Cooper , and seconded by Mr . Sleddon , jun . On a show of hands being called for ,, ic was declared in favonr of the Liberals , and thereupon a poll was demanded by ths Tories . Some riots took place in the course of the day , and the military , in consequence , are sent for . CHESTER CITY—Tuesday .

      The election of two Members for this city took place in the Town Hall , before E . J . Seller , Esq ., sheriff , when Alderman T . Dixon , banker and magistrate , and Alderman Sir Edward S . Walker , Knt ., magistrate , proposed and seconded the Right Hon . Lord Robert Grosvenor ; and W . Wardell , Esq ., mayor and banker , and Alderman Cross , wine marchant and magistrate , proposed and seconded John Jervis , E ? q ., Q ,. C . There being no opposition , they were elected .

      BRADFORD . The election of two representatives for this borough commenced on Tuesday . At an early hour in the morning the town was all bustle and animation , occasioned by small parties of the adherents of the several candidates parading the town with bands of ; music . The usual formalities liaring been gone through , Mr . J . Crofts , the returning officer , after requesting silence , called upon those who had candidates to propose to put them in nomination . Mr . Oxley proposed Mr . William Busfeild , of Upwood , which was seconded by Mr . R . Milligan . Mr . M . Thompson next nominated Mr . John Hardy , which was seconded by Mr . C . Ackboyd .

      Mr . T . Hill proposed Mr . William Cualiffa Lister , and was seconded by Mr . G . HaNSON . Mr . J . Clarkso . v , solicitor , proposed Mr . William Martin , as a fit and proper person to represent the borough of Bradford in Parliament . He was a native of persecuted Ireland , a freeman of the city of Dublin , who was born and bred within the precincts of the Dublin . University , and who received his finished education in three of the Whig universities in England—to wit , York Castle , Northallerton House of Correction , and Lancaster Castle . ( Loud cheers , and laughter . ) He was one of the 400 Whig victims who one and all would by and by become candidates for their suffrages . Many thanks

      were due to the Whig Administration for educating so many men in the school of politics ; but , although the universities in which his friend had had the honour to be educated were something like what tho Whig Ministry and their Whig commissioners had recently caused to be erected in different parta of the kingdom , under a different name , and though the silent system was inculcated in the universities which Mr . Martin had recently visited , yet he , like many others , had been enabled to follow out his own peculiar studies . His principles were comprised in the People ' s Charter , and therefore they were such as would lead him to promote commercial reform .

      Mr . R . Elsworth seconded the nomination of Mr Martin . The former candidates who had been proposed then severally addressed , the vast assemblage present , which could not have amounted to less than from 20 , 000 to 25 , 000 . Mr . Busfeild rested his claims to their support upon the manner in whioh he had attended to their interest . ? ia the Parliament which had just been dissolved , and to the honest , straightforward manner in which he had performed his duty . Mr . Hahdy delivered a long Tory speech . Mr . W . C . Ltstjee was next called upon by the returning officer to explain his sentiments to the

      assembled multitude . He spoke of the distress which he had witnessed during his canvass , and said it was the duty of every man to exert himself to bring about a better state of things . If there was one principle that he held more strongly than another , it was that all government existed for the benefit of tbe whole community ; thai it existed not for the aggrandizement of % or for the sake of conferring privilege upon , the few at the expense of the many , but for the benefit of all . It elected , he would go to Parliament independent of party , not to support this or that set of men , but to support those measures , and those only , which b * thought mo 3 t conducive to their welfare- He spoke for a considerable time upon matters of rather a local than

      genera ] interest . Mr . Martin next addressed the assemblage , but as a shower of rain fell during nearly the whole time he was speaking , and the supporters of the Whig candidates offered almost continued interruption , he was not very well heard . He hit right and left at both Whigs and Tories , and gave the Tile factions more of honest reproof than was at all p » l * t * ble . A show of hands was then , taken ia favour of each candidate , in the order they were nominated . The preponderance was decidedly in favour of Mr . Hardy and Mr . Martin , aad it was so declared by the Returning Officer . A poll was demanded on behalf of Mr . Busfeild and Mr . Lister , and appointed to commence on Wednesday ; and the assemblage peaceabi separated . Martin was enthusiastically cheered daring tbo evening .

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      YOL . IF . ffO . 190 . SATURDAY , JULY 3 , 1841 . ~ ° V ^ SS ? p ? wS ^'

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), July 3, 1841, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct713/page/1/