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      SOUTHWARD-Mokiut , The High Bailiff , John Holmea , Esq ., having fixed ftis day fur the eltction of two members to serve in Parliamest for lie Borough , the electors met in the Totrn Hall at ten o ' clock . lie Act of Briberj haying been read , and the High Bailiff having been sworn , Mr . Mat hew came forward to propose the re-election of Mr . Alderman Humphrey . He considered it of tfee utmost importance that on the present occasion they riionld return men to Parliament -who were weil acquainted with the commercial aad trading interests of the coortry , therefore he had great pleasure in

      nomijistiEg bis friend , the fnend of the Borough , to serre Uie m is Parliament for the fourth time . ( Cheers . ) The worthy Alderman had been already returned by Usem now three times , and he sought the honour a fourth time , and he was quite sure they could not do better than return their old and tried friend . —( Hear , bar . ) As they rained themselves and their families tt >« y would soon send men to Parliament who would sapport the present measures of the present Government . iCbeers . ) Lst the country respond to the call of the Queen , as well as tbat borough , and the measures of the Government , which were calculated to be of so Bnch benefit to tho country , would be sure to be carried in a triumphant icsiicer .

      Mr . GEafiet said he came forward with much pleasure to second the nomination of the worthy Alderman . Mr . Lo > "GX 03 . Ehad great satisfaction in proposing ike re-election cf ilr . Benjamin "Wood . Mr . A . Pellatt -sras pleased at the opportunity afforded him of seconding the nomination of their Tamed and esteemed friend , Mr . B . Wood . ( Loud cheers . ) The High Bailiff then asked if any elector wished to propose any other candidate , and receiriBg no answer , he proposed consecutively the names of Mr . Alderman Hnmphery , ani Mr . B . Wood , and took the Bhow of has&s on each . . After waiting a short time , the High Sheriff declared Mr . Alderman Humphery and Mr . Benjamin Wood duly returned to serve in the ensuing Parliament for the Borough of Southwark .

      Mr . T 0 U 5 ELET put it to the High Baiiiff whether , for the pnrpose cf securing the regularity of their proceedings , he should not hare waited for an hour , after putting the question whether there was any other candidate , before he declared Mr . Alderman Humphery ard Mr . Wood Members for the borough . The objection was not noticed . The teiriy el « rted members then addressed the jneetiEg \ B speeches of tie me-jsl decidedly Whig and iiinisterial character , after which Mi . Alderman Hr jiphssi proposed a vote of thanis to the High Bailiff amidst lend cheers . Mr . B . Wood seconded the metion . The vote of thanks was then carried by acclamation , ad the High Bailiff having acknowledged the compliment , the meeting separated .

      CITY OF LONDON . —Mondat . The nomination of candidates to represent the City of London took place this day in the Guildhall , and the interest excited surpassed anything we remember to have witnessed at any previous election . From an early hour the neighbourhood of tfee Guildhall presented an appearance of much bustle and excitement , crowds being congregated in King-street , and all the avenues leading thereto ; and in the front of the Goildhall a splendid brass band , wearing tfee colours of the liberal candidates , entertained these who , regardless of the " pelting of the pitiless shower , " maintained their posts dose to the entrance gates . A strong body of the metropolitan police , under the personal superintendance ef Mr . D . W . Harvey , were stationed at tke doors and sronnd tie hustings , to preserve order daring the day . The Sheriffs , Messrs . Farncambe and Gibbs were in attendance at hall-past ten o ' clock , and at eleven the doors were thrown open to the public . In a very few nazmtes the Hall was crowded in every part

      Cm the platform we observed George Byng , Esq ., the lste Member for Middlesex ; Alderman Hmnphery and BeEjsinin Wood , Esq ., the newly elected Members for Sou-Jra-ark , arrived shortly after the commencement of the proceedings . The galleries were filled with ladies , and the platform , which was reserved for the candidates and their friends , was densely crowded in every part At half-past eleven o ' clock , Lord Jcbn Russell preseited himself in front of the platform , leaning on the arm of Mr . Samuel Gnrney . The Noble Lord was lou&iy ai d enthesiasticany cheered by his party , as T&& also Sir Matthew Wood and the other candidates . On the left of the hall , Captain Atcherley obtained possession of one of the raised benches , and anmsed the electors by Twymgniwg them at some length preriouslj to the commeacement of the proceedings .

      The uproar and confuoon in the body of the hall tcttinttd increasing op to twelve o ' clock , the mob tmusiiig themselves occ&sinally by hooting or cbetrirg the BtTtral candidates , while Atcherley at intervals , as he recovered breath , gave Tent to some sally wluch coEvulsed those in his immediate neighbourhood with laughter . At twelve o ' clock proclamation having been made in the usual itsa , Mr . Potter came forward asd read the writ cf election and the Act for the prevtntion of tribery and corruption , but it was ali a scene of cun . b-sb . ow , in ctnsequence cf the uproar which prevailed .

      Mr . Peb . £ I > 's c&rae forwsrd to propose Sir Matthew Wood , and was received with loud eheers , mingled with bootleg &ud hissing , which lasted for sciae minutes . Mr . Dillon came forward to second the nemination . Jcb >~ teatehs , Esq . then tame forward to propose ilr . Crawford . Hr . Gbxgsos seconded tke nemination of Mr . Crawford . Mr . PHE 5 COTI then came forward to propose Mr . Patdson . Mr . M 0 E . EJS seconded the nomination of Mr .

      Pat-Mr . T . Ba : rt >' g next came forward and proposed George Ly&Jl , Esq . ( Cheers , mingled with hisses , and crks c-t ' No , no , W 9 won ' t have him , " and great confcacE , which lasted for some minutes . ) At last Mr . Baring was for a moment audible , when he said—I put it to the constituency of London , what faith can they have in a GuVcnuneat , which presses like an incubus rpoa the resources of the catioa ?—sThe rest of Mr . Birisg ' s st > eech was unkeard , amidst the shouts , hisses , isd eheers that met him from all sides of the Hall . ) Sir ChaBles Pkice was rtceivtd on his soming fjrward with the same tumult as his predecessor . He ssid—I am happy to hsve an opportunity of seconding tbs nomination of George Xrall , Esq . ( Cries of " Xo , no , " and " We woBt have him . "; In the latter part of Sir Charles ' s speech we ncderetood bira to be eulogising Mr . Lrall as a commercial man , bat we could oniy con jectare at best -whit were the sentiments delivered by tie speaker , so load and continuous were the cries uf " No msnopolj , eo monopoly . "

      Mr . Wilso > " r . tit appeared in front of the hustings , and said—I propose Mr . Wolverky Attwood as a fit and proper representative for this great city . He is an honest , an upright , and an able man . ( Here the uproar became so rreat , that Mr . W retired . ! Mr . Roei >" so > " seconded the nomination of Mr . Attwood . Mr . Ellis then came forward to propose Jehn ilastermsn , Esq ., as a fit and proper person to represent the city in Parliament ; but the confusion that prevailed was rach , that not a -word that was uttered by either the proposer or seconder of the Hon . Gentleman was aailble . Mr . HiBB-iKD seconded the nomination . S . J . Joxes . Esq ., proposed Lord John Rn 5 « e ! L Mr . Saxvzl Gtb-NEY seconded the Noble Lord ' s nomination .

      Mr . Alderman LrCAS , who was greeted with an astounding voUey ef groans , yells , laughter , and hisses , Eingled with cheers , said—1 come forward to offer to your consideration my worthy frieBd Mr . AJderman Pine , as the most ft and proper person to represent yon in Parliament ijtenewed uproar . ; The commertal knowledge and long experience of my worthy friend are well-known , and it is unnecessary for me to trespass en ysur time by dwelling on that subject . L&agLter , groans , hisses , and cries of " Capt . Tnckett . " You will best consult your own interests by electing my worthy , friend—( Renewed tumult , —and I hope yoc will do yourselves justice , and credit to the City of Locdon by returning him to Parliament ( Reasved yells and shouts of laughter followed the ¦* onh y Alderman from the hustings , and continued for Rver&l minntes after .

      Mr . Pierce came forward to second the nomination . Al ' ihongh we stood close by the side of this gentleman , lad he seemed to exert his voice to the utmost , we WSld BOt for some time hear a \ rord be uttered amidst Es cjn of yells and hooting vnSh . which h « was Minted . We understood nim to ay that Mr . Alderman Pine was prevented by illness from presenting himself on that aceasion to the elactors , and he hoped HaX hh misfortune in that respect would not damage kanin the estimation of the constituency . It would « gr&SifyiDg to him at any time to second the nomination of such a man as a candidate for the represeBta & » of the city of Lono * bn , bnt on the present occasion 8 * t gratification < as we understood ) was enhanced by S » s nature of the contest , and the principle * which ere invoWed in H .

      [ H « k the twmrtt of groans , booting , ebeers , whistfiB | , and of every Boise of which the human voice is ¦ Pible , completely drowned every word which the Hofttraiibte Gentleman ' s utmost force of lungi eonld * Saia , vid ^ f ^ K > m 6 time Bpent ia du » b show , he ttUred from the hortings . ] The candidates , except Alderman Pine , ilieB ^ m&j addressed the meeting . Alderman Lccas appeared for Alderman Pirie , and ttologised for the absence oi the Hon . Alderman , on 8 * score of ill health . He would do ids duty , i ! he ^** ele cted foi the City of London- with honour and ^ iesrity . i- ' r . Harsee then , under the direction of the f ksnff pui the question , calling upon the e ' ectors in *•*<>» of each candidate respectively to hold up their

      A poll vm dextanded on behalf of all the casdidates , * tkh the Sheriff appointed to take place on Tuesday * ° fi&S at eight o'clock , and to lose in the af ttrnoon ** fcar o ' clock .

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      Mr . HabK-EE , the Crier of the Hall , then announced the different placet at which the poll would be taken , and the vast assemblage dispersed .

      ST . ALBAN'S . —Mo . \ DAT . The nomination of the candidates for this borough took place on Monday . The candidates in tie Liberal interest , Lord Listowel and Mr . Muskctt , accompanied by their friends , took their stations on the hustings about twelve o ' clock , and they were soon followed by Messrs . Repton and Woriey , the Conservative candidates . The Mayor , on opening the proceedings , addressed the electors at some length , exhorting fuem to discharge the important duties entrusted to them in a legal and constitutional manner , and wipe off the stain which had affixed itself to the borough , from the opinion that the electors ci-uld be bought and sold . Mr . John Kinder then stood forward to propose George Alfred Muskett , Esq . Mr . W . T . Osborn seconded the nomination .

      ¦ Mr . T . Kinder then proposed Lord Listowel , 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 now doabJy entitled to them . Since his Lordship had been in Parliament , he had never 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 productive of benefit to all classes . In

      reference to what had fallen from the Mayor as to the venal practices in the borough , he begged to reiuind them that if tfeey allowed tkemselves to be bought , that thty would as certainly be sold . ( Cheers , and cries of " Who bought them the last time ?") He wu » ld not have anything to say about the last time . ( Langhier . ) Mr . Story then rose fur the purpose of proposing Mr . Repton . Mr . R . G . Lowe seconded the nomination , Mr . T . Fanthoni tLen proposed Mr . Woriey , and he was seconded by Mr . E . Boyce .

      Mr . Muskett rose and spoke at great length in defence of his Parliamentary conduct He said that if only fair and constitutional means were used by his antagonists , he felt sure of his re-election . The champions ef Toryism were &s base as the principles of the faction . iOh , oh . ) Why , there was the Times newspaper , now a prominent organ of that base party ; that newspaper had in 1634 described a Conservative as beiag everything that was bad . and in 1837 the same paper said exactly the reverse . The same Tory authority in 3 834 called Sir R . Peel a mere red tapist , and very shortly afterwards described him as being the only man capable of leading them on to all that was right . What confidence could be placed in an organ that thus prostituted its talent for mere sordid purposes . The Hon . Gtntlem ^ n , after alluding to the Poor LiW and other subjecLs , called ob the electors to vote strictly according to their consciences .

      Lord Listowel then addressed the electors in a long and dull speech , defending himself from the charges of bribery , &c ., and proclaiming his adhesioH to the leading principles of the Ministry . Mr . Repton declared his principles to be strictly and decidedly Conservative , * nd expressed his unalterable determination to stand by the glorious institutions of our country . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Woriey commented severely upon the weak and injurious proceedings of Government , both in its Uomestic and foreign policy- The Hon . Gentleman expressed his -unqualified opposition to the New Poor law , and said , if elected , he would never rest till he saw it expunged from tke statute book . Mr . Blegg then addressed the meeting in terms of severe condemnation of the Government A show of hands was then taken , which was declared to be in favour of Messrs . Repton and Woriey .

      A poll was demanded en behalf of tee other candidates NOTTINGHAM . —Mo . vdaT . The Homination for this borough took place this morning at ten o'clock , at the Exchange Ha . il ; Thomas Boberts , jun ., JEsq ., the Sheriff , presicicg . The Quetn ' s writ for the elecdoa of two burgesses to servo in the ensuing Parliament for the Botouga of Nottingham was then read . At this moment the confusion became so great that the proceedings were necessarily suspended for some time . Rioting was going on in the streets , and the noise , yells , and groans iu the hall were beyond description . Order having at length been obtained , the Sheriff proceeded to addrtEs

      : the meeting . He appealed to them patiently and ' . attentively to give a fair hearing to both parties , and i expressed his own determination t » act impartially . ; Considering ihe importance of the trust that now ; devolved upon them—ihat it was to choose legislators ) to whom the happiness of millions and the prosperity ] of the country must in a great measure depend—he I hoped ika ; this appeal would not be in vain . ; Francis H-irt , Esq ., then rose , and proposed to the , electors assembled their Jate member , Sir Jahn Cam ' Hothouse , as a fit aad proper person to represent the ! borough in Parliament i Cheers , groans , and hisses , ; and cries of " Who gives us skLUy . "} S John Heard , E ? q ., seconded the nomination .

      Mr . Parsons , jun ., proposed John ffilter , Esq ., as a fit and proper person to represent the borough iu Parliament John Wil 4 , Esq ., of Nottingham Park , seconded the nomination . Thoma 3 Wakcfield , Esq ., proposed Gaorge D . G- H . Larpent , E * q , but the groans and yells were so deafening that it Was impoHsifre for him to obtain a hearing , and after a vain effort he gave up the attempt — Beam , Esq ., seconded th ' .- nomination of Jlr . Larpent aniidit great noise . Edmund Percy , Esq ., proposed Thomas Broughton Chsilton , Esq ., as the £ t colleague of > Ir . Waiter , in representing the town of Nottingham . Mr . llunk seconded the nomination of Mr . B . Charlton .

      Sir John Cam Hobhouse then rose , but the confusion ; and noise which had hitherto prevailed in the hill now i increased . The " lambs" blue and yellow , were busily J engaged in their vocation . Discordant noises of every j kind prevailed , and Sir John was Jat length compelleJ j to give way withont having uttered a single word . The Sheriff having , after raany efforts , succeeded in , restor ing a very questionable degree of order , proceeded ; to pat to the electors the name of Sir John Cam Hob- '< house , Bart ., and called upon all those vrho deemed Sir i John a St and proper person to represent the borough

      as a burgess in Parliament to hold up their hands , j i About seventy hands out of a meeting of several hun- j dreds , were accordingly held up ., j The SHEaiFP then put the name of John Walter , ' E = q-, in like manner , and a forest of hands was im- j mediately held up , and k-ud and hearty cheering con- f tinned for some time . I The name- of George G- 33 . H . Larpent , Esq ., was next i put , and- he obtained about as many iupporters as Sir ' John Hobhouse . I Thorns Broughton Char ' . ton was the last name pro- j poEed , and a vtry laTge tuuiber of hands was held up in his favour . . 1

      The Sheriff , however , amidst indescribable confusion , j declared ti e show of hands to have been in favour of j Sir J . C . Hobhouse and Mr . Lirpent . This announcement waa the signal for increased ¦ uproar ; cries of " Shame ! shame ! " yells and groans , j proceeded from every part of the halL The Sheriff ! was accused openly by several gentlemen on the hust- j ings with gross partiality in his dtclaration ; and even , Sir J . Hobhcase admitted that the Tory candidates had J the advantage in the show of hands . j Mr . Campbell then rose , and , having obtained a j hearing , proposed a vote of censure on the Sheriff , j which was carried by a show of hands ; an immense ' majority of the persons present boWing up their hands , and cheering loudiy when the question was put by Mr . j Campbell . ;

      Mr . Campbell then entered a legal protest against tha proceedings , and a poll was demanded on the part of John Walter and T . B . Chaxlton , Esqrs ., and the meeting separated , neither candidate having addressed a word to the electors . The town continued in a state of riot and disorder . Daring the time of the nomination a troop of cavalry was drawn up ouUide the Exchange Hall , ready to act should occasion require . At about one o ' clock on Sunday night , a riot took place , originating in an attack made by the yellow ' lambs , " as they are called , ' npon an inn on the Derby road nsed by the Tories as a branch committee room . The military were called out , i and were retained in the town all night ; but , beyond a ' few wiH ^ ows broken , and a few personal injuries in- j flicted and suffered , we have not heard that any damage j has resulted . BATH . — MO . NDAT .

      Tha nomination of Members of Piirliament to represent this city took , place on the b , U 5 Ung » at eleven o ' clock this day . After the usual forms weie gone through , and the ma } or had opened the proceedings , Sir H- Johnstone presented himself to the assembled multitude , and proposed Lord Powerscourt as a proper and fit persoa to represent the city of Bath in the forthcoming Parliament -, seconded by Mr . Bartrum . L Bruges , Esq ., proposed by Sir W . Colborne , and seconded by Mr . T . Lewis . Dr . Norman proposed Lord Duncan ; Btconded by Alderman Jolly . Alderman Barrow proposed J . Arthur Roebuck , Esq ., seconded by Admiral Gordon . Lord Powersceurt , L . Bruges , Esq ., Viscount Duncan , and Mr . Roebuck severally addressed the electors .

      A show of hands then took place , evidently in favour of the two latter candidates ; and Lord Powerscourt and Mr . Bruges demanded a poll .

      HERTFORD . —Jlo . NDAY . The election of Members to represent tti 3 borough took place this day . The Mayor having taken the chair , and preliminaries having be * n gone thronsrb , Mr . Carter proposed Lord Mahon . Mr . Ajres seconded the nomination . Mr . John Gripper proposed tbe Hon . William Cowper , who supported a Government which had proposed to benefit the poor man by tho reduction of the duties upon corn , sugar , coffee , and tea , and who were opposed to all taxes which pressed upon the poor .

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      Mr . Cowper ' a 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 proposing 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 addres * ed the assemblage in speeches of considerable length , at the conclusion of which , Lord Mahon having proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor for his impartial conduct , which was seconded by Mr . Cowper , the Mayor returned thanks , and the meeting separated to proceed with the chairing .

      The two Members were carried round the town in elegant chairs , profusely ornamented with their respective coleurs , accompanied by bands of music , fliss , & . C ., and upon their return to their inns they again shortly returned thanks , and after a brief time left the town .

      WINDSOR . Monday being fixed ul > on 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 tl . an 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 parly might have an impartial hearing . M . ' . Bedboroagh then came forward amidst groans and hiss : S to propose Mr . John Rimsbottom on the Liberal side , who , he observed , bod represented the borough upwards of thirty years . Mr . Moss , surgeon , seconded the nomination of Mi . Ramsbottom . Mr . Hopkins then proposed Sir John Edmund de Beauvoir as the unflinching enemy to Government nominees—tcheers )—and a man unbiassed by any party .

      Mr . Oldbrook seconded the nomination amidst great tumult and uproar . Mr . J . B . Sharpe then proposed Mr . Fergusson . Dr . Stanford 6 ecoRded the nomination . Capt . Bulkeley then proposed Mr . Neville , the Conservative candidate . Sir John Chapman , in a brief speech , seconded the nomination . The three candidates ( Ramsbottom , de Beauvoir , and Fergusson ) then 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 the Mayor to be favour of Neville and De Beauvoir . A poll having been demanded on the part of the other candidates , the meeting separated .

      WINCHESTER—MONDAY . This day the nomination of tho four candidates to represent the city of Winchester took place in the St John's Rooms . Messrs . East and Estcourt and Messrs . Pigot and Crowder , attended by their friends , having arrived , tke Mayor of the borough , C . TToolridge , Esq ., opened the business of the day by reading the writ , &c Mr . Littlehales then proposed Mr . C . B . East as a fit and proper person to represent this city in Parliament . Capt Neville seconded the nomination amid much confusion .

      Mr . Preston then proposed Mr . w . Eatcott as a candidate . Mr . Wickham seconded the nominatien . Dr . Crawford then proposed Mr . Crowder , and Mr . Theobald seconded his nomination . Mr . Twuham proposed Mr . F . Pigot , and Mr . Brown seconded it Each of these gentlemen spoke at great length . Tue Mayor 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 .

      SUDBURY . —M 0 . nd . at . The nomination was fixed for this day at ten o ' clock , and precisely at that hour the Tory candidates , D . Jones , E ^ q ., of London , and Charles , Taylor , Esq ., of Hollycombe-park , Sussex , and Messrs . VUliers anil Souibra , entered the Town Hall , amidst the loud cheers of their respective supporters . After the usual preliminaries had been gone through , Mr . Brawhite Oliver proposed , and Mr . W . Hurrell , of Brundon-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 Mayer ( T . Jones , Esq .. ) to be in favour of Messrs . Villiera and Sombra . Sir L . Maclean and Mr . Oliver demanded a poll for Messrs . Taylor and Jones , and the Mayor appointed the poll to commence at eight o ' clock on Tuesday morning . CHIPPENHAM—Mo > day . The nomination took plac 9 this day . The candidates were the two laie Members , J . Neeid , Esq ., and Capt . Boldero ( Conservatives , ) and W . J . Lysley , Esq ., batrister-at-law ( Liberal . ) Mr . Neeld was proposed by Mr . W . Grundy , and Mr C . Cjlborne secondct the nomination . The Rtv . Mr . Martyr Ashe proposed , and Mr . W . R . Taylor seconded the nomination of captain B » ldero . Messrs . C . Bayliff andC . Bailey proposed and seconded the nomination of -Mr . Lyaley .

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

      WOODSTOCK . Monday Evening . —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 . Robin&on , tUe banker , and seconded by Mr . Holmes , of Kidlington . Mr . Thesiger addressed the electors at considerable length , and declared his opposition to the present Government , and particularly condemned the measures proposed by ttem to meet the deficiency in the revenue . There being no other candidate proposed , the Mayor , as returning officer , declared Mr . Thtsiger duly elected , and he was iiiiuiedia ' . ely chaired .

      BUCKINGHAM . Monday . —This election took place at tbe Town-hall to-day . After the usual preliminaries had been observed , The RcV . John Coker rose and expressed his satisfaction in having an opportunity of proposing Sir T . F . Fremantle , who had represented thtiu in six Parliaments , and he had no doubt would , if God spared his life , rt-preseet the borough in as many more . C . D . Bennett , Esq ., seconded the nomination .

      J . Bnckwsll , Esq ., then rose , 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 begged to propose Sir John Chetwode ns a fit and proper person to represent the borough in Pailianient J . . Harrison , E ^ q ., in a neat speech , seconded the nomination .

      No other candidate being proposed , the Mayor declared Sir T . F . Fremaatle and Sir John Chetwode duly elected . Sir T . F . Fremantle and Sir John Chetwotle returned thanks ; after which thaiits were voted and the court dUsolVtd . READING . —Monday . The Mayor , as returning officer , took the chair at eleven o'clock . After the usual preliminaries , H . Simonds , Esq ., rose and proposed Charles Russell , Esq ., Tory , as a fit and proper person to represent the borough in P iriiament . Wo . Blandy , Esq , seconded the nomination of Mr . Russell .

      The Hob . General Broderick proposed Lord "V iscount Chelsea ( Tory . ) Dr . Cowan , M . D ., seconded the nomination . T . S . Salmon , Esq ., proposed Thomas Mills , Esq ., ( Whig . ) Mr . Alderman B . Champion seconded the nomination . Mr . James I * . Farrow ( town Councillor ) proposed William Tooke , Esq , ( Whig . ) James Sleeinan , 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 saudidates , and a poll was demanded on the part of the Conservatives .

      TIVERTON . —MONDAY . This morning , at ten o ' clock , the election of two Members to serve for this borough in Parliament took pace at the hustings in Peter-street , the precept having been previously read , and other preliminaries performed by J . F . Quick , Etq ., the Mayor , at the GuildhalL It having been known for some days previously that the Conservative candidate had retired from the contest there was no excitemsnt or turmoil , save that created by the display of flags , bearing the usual devices of the Liberal Members . Lord Palmerston and Mr . Heathcoat were accompanied to the hustings by a procession of thtir supporters , some on horseback , but 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 M ayor opened the proceedings at the hustings by stating that if there was no contest , and he was happy to say he believed that there would not , he would proceed at ones to the declaration of the Members nominated . He trusted , therefore , that they would preserve good order whilst the several proposers and seconders addressed them . Dr . Kettle then came forward , and after a speech of some length , eulogistic of the character of Mr . fieath .-

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      coat , concluded by proposing that gentleman as a fit and proper person to represent them ia Parliameat . Mr . Haydon seconded the nomination in a brief speech , and assured the electors that the beat guarantee for Mr . Heathcoat ' s future good behaviour waa his excellent conduct during the past ( Cheera ) Wm . Hole , Esq ., of dare House , then came forward , amidst loud ehere , to propose Lord Palmeraton . He dwelt at length , and with considerable effect , on his Loidahip's past diplomatic career ; and after eulogising his character as a statesman and a landlord , and bearing testimony to his Lordship ' s excellent qualities in every other relation of society , concluded by congratulating the Liberal constituency on the peaceful victory they had achieved in the unopposed return of his LordBbip and his worthy colleague . Mr . Telly seconded the nomination . There being n , o other candidate to propose

      , The Mayor declared Viscount Palmerston and John Heathcoat , Esq ., duly elected to serve for the borough of Tiverton in tho enauiDg session of Parliament ( Great cheering . ) Mr . Heathcoat , as senior member , first pro « 3 eded to address the 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 Evenikg . —Tha 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 ' a-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 Hall , aad he would now proceed to tiie election of two persons to represent the borough in Parliament . , Mr . Alderman Burbey then came forward , and proposed the Richt Honourable Francis Thornhill Baring , Chancellor of her Majesty ' 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 . G . W . Law proposed Sir George Thomas Staunton as a second candidate for their suffrages . Sir George ' s nomination was seconded by Mr . Griffin . The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Sir 0 . Staunt « u having addressed the electors , The Mayor asked if there waa any other candidate to be proposed , and , none appearing , he declared that the Right Hon . F . T . Baring and Sir George Staunton had been duly elected . Three cheers were then given for th « 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 tbe precautions used to prevent disturbance . Soon after eight o ' clock on Monday morning , a great 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 station-house , by tickets . Previously to any proceedings entry was thus obtained , and the front seats all occupied by the leaders of both patties . A general rush took place immediately upon the outer doors being thrown open . Great merriment was excited by the scrambling over the benches ; some tumbled into the dock , aud some clambered up into the gallery monkey fashion . The hallooings and yells were meanwhile of the true Cherokee order .

      R . 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 prosent to nominate their candidates . Colonel Harvey then proposed the Marquis of Douro . S . Bynold , Esq , seconded the nomination . Mr . Martin proposed Benjamin Smith , Esq . Dr . Evans seconded the Humiliation . Mr . Dover then stood forward on the table , amidst great uproar , and proposed Mr . Eagle , of Lockerheath , Suffolk . Mr . Whiting a carpenter , seconded the nomination . The show of hands appearing ia favour of tb . 9 Marquis of Douro and Mr . B . Smith , a poll was demanded by the Chartists , aud announced to take place the following morning , at eight o'clock . The Sheriff then adjourned the court to the Council Chamber to receive Mr . Dover ' s securities .

      Two gentlemon were named as sureties by Mr . Dover , but oVjeeted to by the Court . A letter was then produced from . Mr . Eagle , in which be stated he Would uot bo answerable forauy buthia own personal expenses . Mr . Dover said that he 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 be would consent to withdraw his nomination , to which . Mr . Whiting , tho seconder , agreed . The Sheriffthen declared the Marquis of Douro and B . Smith , E-q . duly elected .

      TAMWORTH . —Monday . This being the day appointed for the nomination of candidates for this borough , the towu presented at an earJy hour all the bustle anU excitement attendant upon a contested election . About steven o ' clock the respective candidates made their appearance on the hustings , which , were erected outeide 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 ebeers from tbe concourse of persons assembled iu front of tbe hustings , followed by groans and hisses from the liberal party . Sir Robert looked in good health and spirits , aud acknowledged repeatedly the greetings of his friends . The usual forms having been gone through .

      bumuel Tylecote , Esq ., rose to nominate , for the seventh time , his Right Hon . Friend , Sir Robert PeeL % Win . Rjbinson , Esq ., seeonded the nomination . * Major Batnfonl proposed Captain A'Court , who was seconded by Henry Stokes , Esq . Matthew fngle , E * q , proposed Captain Townshend . William Knight , Esq ., seconded the nomination . Sir R . Peel spuke at great length , and was followed by the other candidates . The show of hands was declared to be in favour of Sir Robert Peel and Captain Townshend . Captain A'Court demanded a poll .

      HARWICH . On Monday , the nomination took place for this borough . At eleven o ' clock the Mayor proceeded to the hustings , and immediately afterwards also the respec tive candidates , accompanied by their friends , preceded by bands and banners suitably inscribed . After the usual p cliuiiuarics had been gone through , Charles Clarke , Esq ., proposed John Bagshawe , Esq ., of Wirupole-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-laue , London , and of Hi lands , in tho county of Essex 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 John Sansuni , Esq ., seconded . John Bagshawe , Esq ., then came forward and addressed the electors at some considerable length . Mr . Attwood was labouring under severe indisposition , and not able , iu consequence , to state his political opinions , although he expressed his 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 tbe electors in snpport of the conduct pursued by her Majesty ' s Ministers . Major Beresford addressed the electors for upwards of two hours .

      After which a show of hands was taken by the Mayor , which was decided in favour of Major Beresford and Dennis Le Marchant , and a poll was demanded for Juhn Bagshawe , Esq ., and Jehn Attwood , Esq . Although the day w : is 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 inornintf . Edward Strutt , Esq ., Whig , waa proposed by Mr . D . Fox , and seoonded by J > ir . S . Gamble . The Hon . J . G . Ponsonby , Whig , waB proposed by Mr . S . Fox , and seconded by Mr . John Siudars . Mr . E . S . Chandos Pole , Tory , was proposed by Mr , RoxtT Cox , and seconded by &lr . J . Lewis . The two tormer candidates addressed the meeting , aud the Rev . Reginald Pole appeared on behalf of his brother . At the close of the poll here the numbers stood : —

      Strut ( Whig ) 874 Ponsonby ( Whig ) 783 Poole ( Tory ) 587 Warwick . —Monday being tho day appointed for the election of two burgesses to serve in the next Parliament for this borough , no other candidates having been put in nomination , the Mavor deolired Sir Charles Douglas and Mr . William Collins duly elected . NEwciSTLE-HNDEB-LYNB . « -Thenommationforthis borough took place on Monday . Mr . Miller was proposed by Mr . Mason , and seconded by Mr . Phillips . The several candidates having spoken , the show of hands waa deolared ia favour of Mr . Harris and Mr . Buckley .

      Stafford . —On Monday , the nomination took place in a booth that bad been erected in the Market-place . After the preliminary business bad bees disposed of , Mr . Rogers , one ot the justices of tho borough , proposed , and Mr . Fowke seconded the nomination ot Mr . Hoj , mes . Mv . 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 . Buller . The Returning Officer ( the Mayor ) thea called for a show of hands , which waB declared to be in favour of Captain Carucgie and Mr . Buller . A poll was thea demanded on behalf of Mr . Holmer .

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      Lewes . —The nomination took place on Monday . The rain poured in torrents . The Hon . Henry Fitzroy was proposed by W . Thomson , Esq ., eecouded by Mr . M > nk ; Lord CantalBpe was proposed by W . C . Mibbott , Esq ., and seconded by Mr . Esjlee ; Mr . Howard ElphinsSono was nominated by H . BiackmanyEsq ., and Mr . Soiners Harford by Mr . Hick . A poll was demanded on behalf of the Tories . Westbury , June 26 . —Sir Ralph Lopez , a Tory , has been returned this day without apposition , tho late member , John Ivatt Briecoo , a Whig , declining to stand again . Dorchester . —The nomination took place on Monday , aud Sir James Graham and tho Hon . Henry Ashley hare been elected without opposition . Sir James has addressed the electors . Petersfield . —The nomination for this borough took place on Monday , when Sir W . Jolliife was elected without opposition .

      Rochester . — The nomination of candidates for this ancient city took place on Monday . 'There are low candidates iu tlie field , viz . Lord Melgund , son of tho Eirl of Minto , and Francis Dash wood , Esq . Liberals ; James Stoddart Douglas , Esq ., and Mr . Bodkin , tho barrister , Tories . On a show of hands being called for , tho mayor declared it to be in favour of the Tories . Mr . Eiy demanded a poll on behalf of Lord Melgund aud Mr . Dashwood . Bridgewateb . —At the eleventh hour the Whigs have £ ot up an opposition to Messrs . Broad wood and Formaa . 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 , which he declared to be in favour of MessrB . Drew aud Robinson .

      Maryborough . —Lord Ernest Bruce and lit . Heury Baring , ihe two late members , both Conservatives , have walked over the course . The nomination took place this day , and there being no opposition , both were re-elected . Bristol . —The nomination took place on Monday . Tho Tories talk confidently of returning tho two members . Whichever party may win it , the oontest will be a very close one , and . the majority will not be great on either side . The first candidate nominated was Mr . Miles , who was proposed by Mr . J . Cookson , and seconded by Mr . C . L . Walker . Mr . Berkeley was nexc- proposed by Mr . N . J . Canningham , and £ 8 conded by Mr G . Thomas . The proposer and seconder of Mr . Fripp were Hassrs . Haberfield ( late mayor ) and King . The candidates then addressed the assemblage amidst continued noise and interruption , after which tho show of hands was put , which appeared in favour of Messrs . Miles aud Berkeley .

      Worcester . —The nomination for this city took place on Monday . The candidates were Joseph Bailey , Esq ., on tho Tory side ; and Sir Thos . Wilde , the newly-appointed Attorney-General , and Robert Hardy , Esq ., on the ministerial interest . John Dent , Esq ., proposed Joseph Bailey , Esq . Matthew Pier poiit , Esq ., seconded the nomination . George Farley , Esq ., bauker , 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 .

      Tacnton—Oh Monday , the nomination for the candidates for the borough of Tauuton took place . The Right Hon . Henry Labouchere was proposed by Dr . Blake ; and tho nomination was seconded by Mr . 'Banter . Mr . Bainbridge was proposed by Mr . Wm . Beadon ; and seconded by Mr . Henry Leigh . Mr . Wilberforce , the Tory candidate , was proposed by Mr . Badcock ; and seconded by Mr . Lee . Mr . Hazleton and Mr . Edward Beadon respectively proposed and seconded Mr . Hall , the other Tory candidate . Horsham —Mr . Hurst , the Whig candidate for thiB borough having resigned , Mr . Scarlet , the Conservative , was on Monday returned without opposition .

      Andover . —The nomination for this borough took place on Monday . Mr . Etwall 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 ehow of hands was taken , anddeelared to bo in farour of Lord W . Paget and Mr . Etwall . A poll was demanded on behalf of Sir J . Pollen .

      Coventry . —The nomination , of candidates to represent the ancient city of Coventry in Parliament took place on Monday . The Under-Sheriff having opened the business , the Right Hen . E . Etlice was proposed by A . H . Pears , and seconded by Mr . G . Baddley . Mr . Williams was nominated by Mr . W . Clarke , arid seconded by Mr . Joha HiJton . Thomas Weir , the Tory candidate , was proposed by T . Cope , Esq ., and seconded by R , R . Rotherham , Esq . A show of hands was taken , and declared by tho Sheriff to be in favour of Eilice and Williams . A poll was demanded on the part of Mr . Weir .

      Cheltenham . — The nomination of candidates for this Borough took place on Moaday , 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 . Tho returning officer wont through the usual form and ceremony , whea Mr . Greaves proposed the Honourable Craven Berkeley as a proper person to represent the people of Cheltenham in the Commons House of Parliament . He ttied to gull the people with the liberality of the Ministry . He referred them to what they had done ia the East , in Egypt , and especially in China , and wound up by praismg them for their liberality in trying to repeal the Corn

      Laws . Mr . Bulyeu seconded him . Colonel Watson proposed Mr . Ogg Gardner . Pearson Thompson , Esq ., seconded Mr . Ogg Gardner , amidst cries of " turu coat , " " renegade , " "Jim Crow , " '' Jump Jim Crow , " &c . He could not get a hearing . Mr . Thompson was formerly a Whig , and warm supporter of Mr . Berkeley . Mr . Hooper proposed , aud Mr . Coding seconded , Colonel Perronet Thompson as a proper person to represent the people of Cheltenham in the Commons House of Parliament ; they gave the Whigs a good lashing . Mr . Hooper is the proprietor of the Cheltenham Free Press paper . Mr . Goding is a Chartist . The show of hands was in favour of Mr . Berkeley . A poll was demanded for Mr . Ogg Gardiner .

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

      robbers of the surrounding natious , and throughput tke globe . An individual having put a question regarding the Impressment Aot , 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 waB 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 few friends , who were cheered by the TorieB present—t the Workies , who are all Chartists , looking coolly on , and enjoying the squabbles of the robber factions .

      James Dunlop , Esq ., Justice of Peace , Clerk , and Tory agent , presented himself in front of tbe bench , and delivered a short address , calling upon the working men to elect a chairman of their own , as ho had always seen them conduct their meetings in good order ; which suggestion was immediately adhered to , and Mr . Adam 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 . HaviDg been called upon yesterday by Mr . Wallace , and also Sir Thomas Cochrane , tho 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 thitk 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 pnrsued , which was listened to with marked attention . The next person who ol aimed the attention of the meeting , through the chair was Hu ^ h M'llwraith , Esq .. Writer , who , about a year ago , declared his

      willingness to be the Chartist hangman o * this district ; but who , on this occasion , delivered one of the most treasonable and seditious harangues that has emanated from any Whig in this quarter siuce the public pisplays of ihe black flags , death ' s heads , and recommendation to guillontine the sailor king , and the members of the House of Lords , by the then moral-forceliberty-loving Whigs , and also declared himself to be a Universal 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 Bentiments , 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 waa assisted up into the Sheriff ' s Bench , whea he opened s , nxe

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      upon the Tories for the passing the sp-much-talkedabout Corn Laws in the year 1815 , against th « will of the people at the paint of the bayonet , also the Manchester Masacre , when the people were sabred for petitioning for a repeal of the said Jaws , and when tho present Lord Melbourne ( then Sir Charles Lambe ) moved a vote of thanks , ia the House of Commons , to tho butchers in that bloody affair . He also alluied to the legalized murders of Hardie , Bsjrd , and Wilson , and the spy system of 1818 and 1820 , in Scotland , and continued lashing the Whigs for their cruelty to the incarcerated Chartists now Eufftrintf in the dungeons of England , concluding by moving the following resolution" That this meeting of the inhabitants of Greeuock

      have no confidence in either of the factions , as they consider tliis present appeal to-their constituents aa only a straggle for power , and they would also record their conviction that neithar peace uor prosperity can be the lot of this country till the House of Commons be elected by Universal Suffrage , and the Charter the law of the land . " Dr . Donelly bow stepped forward , and in his u ^ ual eloquent and powerful manner , descanted on both factions , and showed the necessity of the Chartists at present making a bold staud , aad not'to allow themselves either to be led away by Whigs or Tories , and concluded by seconding the motion . After the usual cheers for tho Charter , &c , aad a vote of thanks to tha Chairman , the meeting , which was a complete crush , dispersed .

      Hawick . —After it became known that J . E . Elliot , l « e member for thia county , ( Roxburgh ) had givenup his canvass , allowing Mr . Seoti , Buccleuch ' s nomiuce to walk the coarse , a notice appeared , simply aunouacing that Mr . Elliot would arrive in Hawick , ( or rather was only expected , ) on Thursday , at three o ' clock . Different reports being in circulation , a deputation from the Chartist Committtce , waited upon three different , members of the Whig Committee on Thursday morning , and inquired if it was their intention to propose aay xe 80 lution 3 to the meeting , whicb was expected to take place on Mr . Elliot ' s ans-iial ; they all professed their utter ignorance ef any intention of the kind , and said they knew of no arrangement whatever . Upon

      which the deputation told them if they proposed any resolution approving of the present ministry or John 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 beim ; shut and their warehouses clo&ed—tho men gathering in front of tho 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 his station at the open window , from whence he delivered a long address , which appeared to have cost him a great deal of . -trouble in preparing , as it was very hard to deliver it , several times having nearly

      stuck in his throat , and would not come up without assistance from those near him . Ho drew a very miserable picture of the present state of the country —its commerce ruined—its factories working short time—its working population in a state of privation and suffering , and its finances in confusion . He next stated the remedies proposed fey tbe Whigs for this state of affairs , which he lauded as infallible . A stranger 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 tue ministry who had ruled the country for the last tea years , aud had had an active hand in bringing us into the miserable condition he described , it was no wonder that the faint cheers of his supporters were met by the groans and hisses of the great majority of those present , especially when it was observed that among all his plans , he never ouce menCioned reducing the expenditure to meet the diminished revenue . At the close of his speech , Walter Wilson , manufacturer , attempted to propose a vote of thanks to Mr . Elliot , when Charles Hunter , chairman of the Chartist Association , followed by Adam Eiston and a fcwmore demanded admittance into the room to address tha

      meeting before any resolution was pufc . A . Easton , in the few remarks he made shewed the fallacy of some of the statements made by Mr . Elliot , shewed that tho Whigs had added to the burdeus of the country—that they had added nearly sixty millions to the National Debt , in proof of which ho read < an extract from Chambers ' s Information for the People , from which it appeared that ia the year 1816 , the debt was £ 864 , 822 , 461 ; in 1832 , it was reduced to £ 7 « 2 , 667 ' 234 ; andin IBS ^ itamountedto ^ Sil . OOO . OOO . No 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 the release of the political prisoners , the Ndw Poor Law , its crueityand injustice ; the Rural Police , &c , till the Whigs left the room ,, and sent the landlord , accompanied by a constable ; to put the Chartists out . On reaching tbe street , C . Hunter was elected chairman , and Anthony Hay proposed a resolution , to the effect , that both Whigs and Tories having contributed to bring the country iuto its present miserable condition , this meeting has no confidence in cither of the factions . It was put to the meeting , and not a single hand was held up against it . Three cheera were ihen given for Feargus O'Connor and tke Charter , when the meeting quietly dispersed .

      Ht'DDERSFiELD . r—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 must prepare for YVakefield next Monday , and at their peril they show bands for any other than Morpeth and Milton ; if they do , a watch will be set upon every company , who will Teport , J-nd they must abide the consequence . This is Stark-eye liberalise Who would not shed bis last drop of blood for the bloody and brutal Whigs . —an Operative , June 2 s > . Newcastle-uponTy . se , MoND . vt , June 23 . — A deputation was appointed by Mr . Bronterre O'Brien ' s committee to wait upon the Sheriff to request r proportionate share of tickets of admission to the hustings for the friends of Mr . O'B . On Friday

      evening , as soon as Mr . O . 'Btieu ' s address arrived , the Sheriff said he had no tickets to give , bat referred them to the committees of the other two candidates . When the Sheriff found that they would not succumb ( every ono of the committee being working men , ) he sent his footmau to tho committee on Sunday eveaing , requesting them to appoint a deputation to wait upon the Sheriff , who told them that if they intended to bring Mr . O'B . forward , teat hi 3 friends were perfectly welcome to a share of the hustings , and directed them to the Undor-Sheriff , to , receive ticket--, who put off until this morning , when he wished Mr . O'Brien'a 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 so , ) but the number of hands of

      electors to be in favour of the others , and to allow it to pass without going to a poll . Upon these terms only would he ailow Mr . O'Brien ' s friends a place on taa hustings , without depositing j £ 50 te bear the expences of tha 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 Muntzv . Siurge , which case they would not admit The deputation told the Unuer-Sheriff that they considered that lie was going beyond his duty , and after upwards of three-quarters of an hour ' s argument , the following agreement was entered into between Mr . Sinclair aud the Under-Sheriff , viz : —If when the show of hands are taken for Mr . OB . the High-Sheriff can declare upon oath , that nofwitbstandiug the show of

      handB 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 as they had a mind ; but if Mr . JamesjB . 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 bad agreed to walk the ground ) decided their differences at tbe poll ; upon which terms only Mr . Sinclairwas furnished wiih tickets . After the hustings was packed by the Whigs and Tories—after the other candidates ¦ were moved and seeonded , 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 borough in Parliament" Mr . George Binns , of Sunderland ,

      addressed the congregated thousands , on behalf of Mr . O'Brien , in a beautiful style . He exposed the villany of both Whigs aud Tories , and ia a .-TOryafole * ad energetic manner eulogiaed . Mr . O'B . ' a talents and political sentiments . He-likewise illustrated the principles of the Charter , and showed how its principles were calculated to ameliorate the present misery so very prevalent among the induatrioua classes . T he Sheriff then put Mr . Hodgson , when 150 hands , in , at least , ten or 12 , 000 were held up for him . Mr . Ord had about 100 , and Mr . O'B . all the rest , which I think could not be lass than 11 , 000 . Before the Sheriff declared th » result , Mr , Atkin ' s , the proposer of Mr . O'B . was asked if Mr . O'B . waa 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 . Tbe Sheriff said , That Mr . O'Brien was earned by show of hands , but as Mr . O'Brien retired , Mr . H . Hind and Mr . Ord were duly elected ; " npoa

      whicb Mr . Sinclair said he vras surprised to hear tha Sheriff give each a decision , and as Mr . O'Brien's secretary , protested against tbe decision of the Sheriff ! He likewise protested against any one representing this borough in Parliament in preference to Mr . O'Brien , lie being carried by at least two-thirds of the electors * bands , and unanimous by the non-electors , and immediately retired to the Cosimittat-room . A written protest against the decision of 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 Bent to be printed , and the town will be placarded with it to-morrow 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 John Hodgson Hinde and James Bronterre O Brien the duly and truly elected representatives of this borough in Parliament . "

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      _ THE NORTHERN STAR . 7

  • Citation
    • 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-ncseproduct713/page/7/