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{ S fnjrit w'as . fbr numbers , enthusiasm , and **?!/ This day ( Wednesday ) we met the foe t * B battle- Hobhouse , Gisborne , O'Connor , * JPjohn Walter , jun ., were proposed as can-**? tesjto a Hall full of nation ' s pride , and such at the good men of Nottingham never he'll enjoyed . O'Connors speech was such an tion as was never heard here , and never exjL & anywhere . It beat his last admirable ^ TtQ n othing , and , though it lasted over two Sna the attention never abated . slasherandthough
It was a ; , a poor man , I pnldootbavegotthecastigationthatHohhouse Ij Gisborne received for all they are worth . ifl naities were compelled to listen inbreathless Cce , while I literally thought the workies ' gfflii have gone mad with delight We have jngaged a reporter to give a verbatim report of J jat irill be considered a portion of the count ' s literature ; and it not being possible to ire it * h ° l e and entire in this week ' s Star , | flfl anxious that it should not be mutilated , ffe propose deferring : its publication till next le ek , when it shall go to the world as the Notting ham Manifesto of popular opinion . I tg £ rt that no pen can give a description of
jte speech or its effects , which , at the close . ,, 38 f ollowed by several rounds of hearty applause from all parties . He maintained every « I } nt of the People ' s Charter with manly mide , and , upon a show of hands being demanded for eaeh candidate , of the vast multitude representing Labour not a single fist was ield up for Hobhouse or Gisborne , while for O'Connor aforest of hands were proudly raised , and nearly as many for Walter . The proposer tf Walter offered to withdraw him if Gisborne tfould withdraw , and allow Hobhouse and O'Connor to he elected . The town is in a
state of ferment "We will poll to the last : and if all are as true as they promise , OUR MAN IS OUR MEMBER . Prejudice is wiling , and he has the respect of all . I must go to my work , so adieu for the present . James Sweet .
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NOTTINGHAM ELECTION . CLOSE OF THE POLL . O'Connor - - - 1830 Walter - - - - 1340 Hobhouse - - 1089 Gisborne - - - 974 NOTTINGHAM . [ From the Timet . ] The friends of the late members for this borough congratulated themselves almost up to the last moment that there would be no serious opposition to their re-election . By the particulars detailed beJotr it will be seen that they were doomed to be disappointed . Two days since a few of Mr Walter ' s supporters at the last election , feeling sore that a large bod ; of tbe electors were eager for that gentleman ' s return , determined upon nominating , and if possible , returning him without either bis knowledge or consent Feeling strong in this conviction the necessary steps were immediately takes to secure Mr
Walters election . That gentleman was duly proposed and seconded on Wednesday , and the poll fixed the Mowing day . At Brat the attendance of voters was rather slacfc , so that at nine o ' clock scarcely 339 electors had polled , and by ten o ' clock , the number was not more than trebled ; Messrs ( Falter , Hobhouse , and Gisborne , beeping pretty nearly together , and Mr O'Connor following rather distantly in the rear . The early statements pat eaton each side were so extremely at variance that no good purpose coold jbjb * M * nred by quoting them . It may be stated In brief terms , however , inat for a
time Sir John Hobhouse stood slightly first , owing to some ot the supporters of Mr / Walter giving their second rote for Mm ; but about eleven o ' clock this order was reversed , tbe dissenters , in considtrable numbers Toting plumpers for Mr Gisborne , tiros placing him at the head of the poll . This state of thugs , however , lasted but for a . very short time , at two o ' clock Mr John Walter heading 3 Jr Gisborne by nearly 400 totes ! The numbers t & en were—Mr Walter 1 , 040 Mr Gisborne' 633
Sir John Hobhouse ... ... 636 Mr O ' Connor 611 The electors were so closely watched by thenonelectors , that no system of bribery could conveniently be resorted to , and this contest being conducted on purity principles the follomrg return at half-past 3 o ' clock showsthe result of spontaneous popular feeling : — Mr Walter „ ... 1 , 306 Mr O'Connor 9 S 2 MrGhborne 903 Sir John Uobhoose 3-31
This announcement was received with cheers that rang through the whale town—reaching even to the sobarbs ; bat these plaudits were comparatively insignificant as compared with the shouts which rent the air when the figures at the final close of the poll « rere declared to be—3 Ir Walter 1 , 830 3 Ir O'Connor 1 , 340 Mr Gisborne ... 1 , 0 S 9 Sir John Hobhouse 074 Mr O'Connor is now ( 430 p . m . ) sounding the pa-tn of triumph from the Exchange window , the Market-place ( one of the largest in En-land ) being densely crowded .
This extraordinary result may partly be accounted for by a short conversation overheard by our reporter near tbe polling booths shortly before theclockstruck 4 : —A wem-down mechanic exclaimed to a companion , "Poor old 31 r Walter , what a deal of gratitude we owe him , and yet how badly he was treated . " The rejoinder was , "Yes , but I wish he eauld have lived to see this result ; I ' m sure he'd have coDsidered it an ample recompense . " The dea h of the gentleman alluded to has been a constant source of regret during tbe whole day by all classes , who have found time , even amidst the excitement of a violent contest , to canvass over his « Jcellent qualities .
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TO THE PEOPLE OF ENGLAND . Friends and Brothers . —Look ' above , and aay , whether or not our victory is worth the paltry price at which we bought it . I write in the Larry of the moment , and in the midst of such an excitement as Nottingham , or the world , never witnessed before . Mr O'Connor , and the representatives of Mr TFalter , have been chaired through the town amid the shouts of millions of rejoicing people . ToJ ^ uess at the numbers would be iridiculous ; the result has paralysed the Whigs , and has taught them what their position will be .. when the TWO ENDS meet . i
Walter and O'Connor are now the virtuous representatives of an unbought constituency , and you will learn wh y Whiggery is anxious to preserve that old system of corruption , by which they were enabled to uphold a rotten system which in turn upheld them . They may now call us' Tory Chartists' and Mr Waltera * Chartist Tory , * but they never shall call us , * Whig Chartists * or' Whig Tools' again . Brothers , our expenses are heavy . It is for you to say , whether the bargain is worth its price , and if so , it becomes your duty to enable us to discharge our liabilities consequent upon the struggle . . *• Ut , then , all thosef wh 4 see a benefit in our
victory , assist in taking the burden off our shoulders . Let all monies on behal f of the Nottingham Election be forwarded ' forthwith , either to James Sweet , Bookseller , Goosegat ^ Notting ham ; or , to Feargus O'Connor , M-l ., Sort / tern Star Office 3 16 , <* " »* Windmill Stoei , London ; aad when the affairs are found up , a balance sheet shall he published ^ . the tforffceniSiHr . I trust , and the Commi ttee join me in the hone , that no time will "elost . Mr . O'Connor says that the members ™ | be Non-electors * Committee , who bad Jerked like slaves by night and day , should » e remunerated for their great services ; and Nere is the Chartist , or where is Landsman /
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who would refuse the little from each that will make up the whole ? We have received a verbatim report of Mr O'Connor ' s splendid oration which won you the triumph and him the election , and which will appear in full in the next number of the Northern Star , and every man who has the pride of seeing : his rights advocated with unflinching honesty , will treasure that number to the last hour of I his existence . WOO Would refuse trip littla fmm aon 1 . tU « t- » .: i !
"HURRAH FOR NOTTINGHAM ! < < FOR WALTER AND O'CONNOR J «< FOR THE LAND AND THE CH AR " « TER !" We are all used up , but , now that the work is done , we may rest . * Your friend and Servant , Jaues Sweet . Goose-gate , Nottingham .
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CHARTIST CANDIDATES . , S BOLTON . ¦ s ? " ' ;" - ' ¦* " ' ¦' - AH has been bustle and excitement , the nomination is just over , and instead of a Mayor we have a second Ram of Derby . The candidates are Dr Bawring , John Brooks , of Manchester , and Wm . Boiling , of Bolton . The two first have both ph-dged for the Charter and the return of Frost , Williams , and Jones . The latter gentleman is a rank Tory . The mavor is also of the same school . The show of bands
was first taken for Dr Bowring , and he hadabout floor-fifths of tho assemblage in his favenr ; it was then taken for Mr Boiling , and he had the remaining fifth ; it was then taken for Jab * Brooks , and he had about the same support as tbe Doctor . Well , the mayor had the politeness to declare that W . Boiling and John Brooks was duly appointed to represent Bolton , and the Doctor had to demand a poll . Covestrt . —The Chartists invited Mr Worris , of Bristol , to contest their city , who issued the following address :
TO THE FREEMES . ELECTORS . AND SOS . ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF COVENTRY . GesTiEsisx , —Having receired a requisition to offer myself as a candidate for the representation of jour city in Parliament , I proceed to lay before you an outline of my political views . " I approve of the principles contained in the " People ' s Charter . " I am an advocate for the entire separation oi tbe Church from the State . 1 think that Frost , Williams , and Jones ought to be re . stored to tfceir native country . I am utterly opposed to tbe New Poor i » ws and the laws of Primogeniture and
Entail . I earnestly believe that free discussion and moral force ought to be the guiding principles in all attempts at Ktformatiea . These gentlemen , are my leading political opinioas , to whose advocacy in the House of Commons 1 would faithfully devote myself should I be ho - noured to represent yon in that assembly , and shall take an early opportunity of personally addressing you in further explanation of my views upon these and other matters . And am , Gentlemen , Yours , very refp ^ ctfnlly , Bristol , July 26 . 1847 . RutiM Noaais .
We hear that Mr Norm afterwards withdrew in consequence of a coalition between the Whig and Tory factions :
DUDLEY . On Monday last Mr John Linney , of Bilsion , issued an address to the electors and non-electors of the borough , of Dudley , declaring he would offer himself as a candidate for the suffrages on Chartist principles , in opposition to Mr Benbow . the Tory candidate . This announcement has created a great sensation amongst Mr Benhow ' s party ; they are evidently afraid to meet with an advocate of truth and justice . Hence , the Dudley men coald not get a bellman to announce a meeting for Mr Linney ' . Even this dodge was no go : the Chartists will not be tricked . Thomas Almond got a bell , and rcada the following announcement : — " To the electors and non-electors of the boromjb of Dudley , and especially to the working classes : Mr Linney , of Bilston , tbe Chartist candidate , who will contestthe boroDgh on Chartist
principles , in opposition to Mr Benbow , the Tory candidate , will , in a few minutes , address a public meeting at the Old Dock , when he will expound the principles he will advocate , should he be returned as your representative . " The people flocked in droves to tbe meeting , and Mr Cook was unanimously appointed to the chair . After commenting in an able manner on the principles of Mr Linney . he introduced him to the meeting . Mr Linney was received with hearty welcomes , and after the cheering had subsided , he entered separately into every proposition advanced in his address , and discussed them in pleasing , eloquent , and convincing strains , demonstrating to his audience that practical Chartism would be conducive of good to all men , whilst Toryism always had , and always would degrade , plunder , and enslave tho working population—to agerandise the drones of society , Mr Linney was loudly applauded at tbe conclusion of his address .
Oa Wednesday morning the nomination of candidates for the borough of Dudley took place . Mr Linnev ascended the hustings in the company of Thomas Almond , John Jones , and Thomas Davies , of Bilston . Oa the other hand , tbe To ? ies were accompanied by their Meads and supporters , Dr Beowx proposed , and Dr Cabtwright seconded Mr Benbow , amidst the jeers of the assembled multitude . Mr Sajicel Cook , of Dudley , proposed Mr Linney as a fit and proper person to represent the borough of Dudley in Parliament . Mr Cook briefly , but ably , entered into the propositions advanced in Mr Linnev s address , and at the conclusien of his speech , Mr S . Cook , Jan ., came forward to second the nomination of Mr Linney , when , tohis surprise , he was told he was not on tbe list . Two electors in the body of tbe meeting came forward to second tbe nomination of Mr Linney . Mf
Mr Pabsoss , hosier , seconded ^ Linney s nomination ; immediately after which a lawyer , nnder BemWs party , served Mr Linney with the following notice : — We , the undersigned , being two of the registered electors of the borough of Dudley , in the county of Worces . ter . iavinjjari s bttovote at tbe present election of a member of Parliament of the said borough , do hereby re . quire of you , as one of the said candidates at this election , to make and subscribe , without delay , a declaration of the qualification under which you are qualified , or claim to ba qualified , or entitled , to be elected as a member of the House of Commons , according to the true intent and meaning of the Act passed in the second year of his reign of Queen "Victoria , intituled An Act to Ameud tie Laws Relating to the qualification of members to servo in ftsrHamcnt , "( Signed ) "Edwin Dcdkt , " To Sir Linney , * ' Vi h . Caumcott . « One of the Candidates , & c . "
The returning officer requested Mr Linney to show his qualification , but was rather surprised when Mr Liuney told him he would do so at the proper time and placs , and that he had not been legall y served with the notice . Mr Linney told him , that if he could show him an act of Parliament to convince him he had no right to speak , he would desist , but not otherwise 3 This determination on Mr Linney ' s part completely flabbergasted the Tory party , and they—arainst their inclination—were compelled to hear Mr Linney expound his principles . At this stage of tbe proceedings Mr Palmer , a Unitarian Christian Minister , endeavoured to create a disturbance on tbe platform . Mr Linney , in the most resoectful manner , asked Mr Palmer to allow
him to stand as near Mr Benbow as he could to listen to his speech , when Mr Palmer grasped Mr Cook by the middle , and endeavoured to oust him from the position he had taketf . Thomas Almond perceiving this , immediately seized Mr Palmer by the collar of his cost , and told him if that was his intention he was prepared for him ; seeing the opposition be had to contend with he desisted , and the hon . Tory Benbow { addressed the meeting in such an inaudible and unintelligible manner , that an interpreter was necessary to explain what be advanced : this created roars of laughter , and made old Benbow look truly ludicrous ! his proposer , Dr Brown , the Vicar , was scouted and jeered by the assembled thousands repeatedly during the meeting .
When Mr Lisset advanced to the front of the platform to expound his political principles and address the multitude , he was received with thunders of applause ; he entered separately into every topic advanced in his address " to the electors and nonelector ? , " and with [ eloquent and most powerful arguments convinced the living mass before him , that the principles of the People ' s Charter are the only principles by which tbe working classes can ameliorate tboir condition . Mr Linney was repeatedly interrupted by deafening shouts of applause during bis address , and when be retired the cheering was immense .
The returning officer then took the show of hand * for Tory Benbow , when , comparatively speaking , very few were held up , whilst on the other hand , when the show was taken for Mr Linney , a whole forest of brann hands were displayed ; thus the Chartist bod * hare achieved a complete victory Mfcey have
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enforced their glorious principles upon those parties wheat another time would not listen to them , and they ^ have made a favourable impression 'on public oninion . Tbe returning officer acknowledged that Mr Linney was returned by show of hands , and the anonncement , was received with tremendous » pp'ause . As usual , the teporter of the * Birmingham Journal'laid down bis pencil whilst Linney was speaking . As soon as tbe meeting for nominating candidates was over , the following announcement was made' Noticb , Mr Linney , the Pariiamentarv representative of the men of Dudley , will address a public onfni-wrf ll I i
meeting , at tbe Old Dock , when be will discuss tho rights of the working-classes . " Mr Chance , of Stourbridge ^ wag nuanimoasly called to the chair , he dwelt at great length ; on the ! inability of Mr Benbow , and the fitness of Mr Linney to represent the town of Dudley , after whiolvbe introduced Mr Linney to address the meeting . Mr Linney ably exposed tbe wrongs which working-men are unjustly subjected t 0 j and contended , that Chartute / atid it alone , is the only balm which will cure their wounds and restore them to a healthy state of society . ¦
' .. . " HALIFAX . The excitement in this borough is indescribable , at % - £ ?* timethat . the , utmost order is observed . Tbe rapid strides made by . ihe-glorious principles of Chartism exceed expectation . The leading dissenting ministers and numbers of tbe leading manufacturers hare pledged to Mr Ernest Jones , and we are confident of a glorious result . On Tuesday evening , a great meeting of womtn exclusively was held in the Odd-Fellows' Hall , to promote the return of tbe people ' s candidate . There could not have been less than two thousand women present . The proceedings were conducted witb the utmost enthusiasm and order . This was one of tbe most novel and pleasing sights ever witnessed .
THK KOMINATION DAT . - On Wednesday , the nomination took place . Early in the morning , thousands began thronging into tbe Piece-Hall , and by the time the candidates arrived , about two thousand five hundred persons . ; were present . Mr Jones was the first to reach the hustings , and was greeted with a reception that almost baffles description , which affected the honourable candidate almost to tears . Mr Miall ' s reception was also gratifying in the extreme . Sir Charles Hoed , and Mr Edwards , tbe Tory , were received with one universal groan . Tbe Tory bad obtained numbers of able bodied men from distant villages , who bore large cards in their hats with'Edwards forever . " They were marched in in bodies of two and three hundred each , and kept arriving in divisions during tbe morning—they marched in in compact bodies , but were soon broken and scattered through that magnificent meeting , like drops of water in the sea . None of tbe other candidates bad favours .
Sib Cuables Wood firstaddressed the meeting , and though received with one burst of indignation , was listened to witb the utmost otder . JJb Ebsbst Jones followed , and gave the whig minister and the Tory candidate a lesson that we believe tbey will never forget , amid the continuous shi . uts and lanshter of the audience , who greeted the honourable gentleman at his conclusion with such checn as must have struck terror into the heart of finality . Mb Edwards next addressed the meeting , prompted by the gentlemen around him . Such a laughable specimen of Tory oratory we never remember to have heard , and the honourable candidate losing his temper , descended to personal abuse , and sat down amid the jeers and laugbter of the audience .
Mb Mull delivered a powerful and splendid address , and was greeted throughout with rapturous applause . On the show of bands taking place , we were astonished : Such a sight can rarely have been witnessed . Not one hundred hands were held up for the Whig minister , and the ' villagers' from tbe distance , produced a somewhat largo muster for the Toty , white every hand of this stupendous meeting was held op for Messrs . Jones and Miall . A noble and dignified demeanour characterised the proceedings on the part of the people . On one occasion , Sir Charles Wood being , however , unable to obtain a hearing , Mr E . Jones , at the wish of tbe returning officer , addressed the meeting to obtain silence , which was instantly procured by our Chartist friend for the Whig cabinet minister . There is a deep moral in this . e
Tbe Returnin Officer declared the show of hands in favour of Messrs . Jones and Miall amid the thundering acclamations of the multitude , when a poll was demanded on behalf of Sir Charles Wood and Mr Edwards . Thursday was fixed for tbe polling-day . We are bound to say , the returning efficer acted with tbe most respectful courtesy . Mr Jones was escorted back to his committee-room by countless thousands , amid one continuous cheer throughout his progress . There were no bands or favours , but the Chartists wore tbeir colours in their hearts , and had their music on their lips . After the nomination , Mr Jones , addressed the friends who escorted him from the windows of the Odd-Fellows' Hall . A full account of the proceedings will be given next week .
Thursday . —The following is the issue of the con test . Captain H , Edwards 509 Sir C . Wood 506 Mr Miall 348 Mr E . Jones 279
SHEFFIELD . On Monday evening last , Mr Thomas Clark , the candidate in the Chartist interest , arrived here , and on tho same evening addressed a meeting of several thousands of electors and non-electors in Paradisesquare , and after explaining to them the principles upon which their suffrages were sought , he solicited by him , a resolution was unanimously adopted , approving of Mr Clark as the only person then in the field fit to represent the interests of the borough in Parliament . On Tuesday , Mr Clark again addressed three large out-door meetings , at ai ! of which he was approved of aa tbe people ' s candidate .
THE KOMINATION . Gloriocs Tbicmpu . —According to proclamation , the meeting for the nomination of candidates was held in M-rket-square , commencing at ten o ' clock on Wednesday morning . There could not have been less than ten thousand persons present . After reading the precept , and other documcntslssucd upon auch occasions , the Mayor demanded if any elector present had a candidate to propose ; whereupon , two gentlemen proposed Mr Parker , one of the late memiters , and two others proposed and seconded Mr George Henry Ward , the late colleague of Mr Parker . The proposers and seconders of both candidates were brief in their remarks , probably from a conviction , that the less said the better . After the
above nomination had taken place , Mr Town Councillor Briggs proposed , and Mr Town Councillor Konsides seconded , Mr Thomas Clark , as a fit and proper person to represent the town of Sheffield in parliament , —this nomination was received with the utmost enthusiasm . Both the proposer and seconder of Mr Clark made able and telling speeches . Air Parker was the first speaker , and , as usual with that gentleman , both in and out of Parliament , bis speech was short , and contained nothing at all of importance . He was received with great coolness by all parties . Mr Ward next spoke , amidst considerable
confusion and interruption . He made as able and subtle a defence of the Whig policy as be well could ; and retired , declaring that he knew he was not the popular candidate , OS that honour was reserved for his honourable opponent Mr Clark . Mr CuiiKspoke last , and delivered himself of an address of remarkable ability , in the course of which ho administered a most severe castigation to tbe two Whig candidates , much to the satisfaction and enjoyment of tbe thousands oi listeners . Upon tbe show ol bands being taken , there appeared about an equal number for Messrs Parker and Ward . ... ' . , . . .
The most extravagant calculator has not assigned to either of them more than two hundred hands , whilst the ^ how for Mr Clark was fully ten thougat ] ( J 1 ' Upon being called upon to decide , the mayor declared Thomas Clark , Esq ., and George ilciirv Ward , Esq ., the dnly elected members for the borough . , Mr Alderman Dcss then demanded a poll on behalf of Mr Parker . . , . To-morrow , Thursday , tbe polling will take place , and the friends here are confident that Mr Clark will occupy a proud position at the close . He is amazingly popular , and tbe greatest excitement ever known in Sheffield exists in his favour . f We will send the mult of the poll by to-morrow s post . Hurrah for tbe Charter !
STOCKPORT . The men of Stockport have so far proved themselves worthy of liberty ; for notwithstanding the continued efforts of all the renegades , traitors , and disreputable , characters who have endeavoured , through the means oftbeservile press of this boroug h , to blacken tbe character of Mr Wcstand bis supporters , they have already obtained the means of paying the whole of the expenses of bringing Mr n « st to
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» " its end- » w »^ the . hireling gang their notartn . Air " ? . whom 8 ro V » be found ' tbe S-Ku iA ™ " ' 9 ? - rter > aadth « n ^ andiforrowaWe ally , James Mitchell ' . - « uuiwtiJiSf - " pH ^ T Tins the Purse of the Whigiand th * press of-the Leasuerat their command ; are B T 7-i , ean 9 .. *• , v !) 5 «> , tbe - character of Mr West . Mitchell , particahuly , being anew convert and possessing all the ardent zealihatconverff a » itt £ J ! SVJ ' 3 SS ss a ^™**" But surcharges , coming from-that quarter , are received for their juai value by the people of Stocfc port . Jloweverv it i & nccotsary to put the people on their guard against these mean-and dastardlV rehecades , so that tbey may know-how to treat them
should tney ever dare in any other olaco ( here tbev dare not ) to come before the public ; It-should bo pft £ licly known that one of them worthies , Mitchell was proved to be a ' * Tory tool" upon a late occasion , and has now . been engaged for several weeks doing the servile "jobs" of the Whigs-such as distributing billa and cirolars—and has also been so meahas to offer . his services to the Chartists , if they we ' uld pay him the same as the others were paying him . ¦ T' ^ Jf ? " * P ' * bo have the management of the Whig candidates , assisted by a strolling Socialist , whose peculiar social notions of ohlf working a few hours in the week , induces him to send his wife to the factory to toil all the week ; while he , instead of making shoerfj ' kneads tho dough , washes , dsc , Ac . Itis universally admitted that the Whig candidate would have stood a better chanco if he could have induced more bonestmen to render him assistance .
. Siockpobt . —Decision of the electors and nonelectors of Stockport , at the monster meeting , in the Castle-yard , held on Thursday eveningi July 22 nd . —Tbe following was the substance of the first resolution proposed by the Kershawites : — " That this meeting is of opinion that Mr Kershaw is the most fit and proper person to represent this borough in the ensuing parliament . " The following was the amendment : — "That from the published opinions ofMrHealdand Mr Kershaw , - this meeting is of opinion that neither of these gentlemen possess either talents , honesty or principles , that are necessary for any gentlemen representing tho various
interests of this great country . We , therefore , declare that neither of these gentlemen deserves the confidence or support of the electors , but having seen and beard the declaration of principles But forth and explained by Mr West , we call upon the electors to give him their support , and we pledge ourselves to use our endeavours to secure his return . " The amendment was carried by an overwhelming majority , amid the most enthusiastic applause , greatly to tbe discomfiture of the Kershawites . The next resolution was the following : — "That this meeting request the electors to split their votes between Mr West and Mr Cobden . " Carried unanimously .
WIGAN . We give a portion of Mr W . Dixon's address to the Electors and Non-electors of the borough of Wigan , and we are sorry to curtail it , but the demand upon our columns compels us to leave out several excellent paragraphs . We give tbe following : — Gentlemen . —The honour , hoppiness , and comfort of every class of her Majesty ' s subjects , is the object which I have in view . " Justice to all , and injunic to none , " is the foundation of my political creed . Class legislation and irresponsible power is opposed to this ; I believe them , therefore , to be the source of all our miseriesgovernment by and for the People the only remedy ,
It is almost unnecessary to tell jou what injr principles and opinions are : they have been before you for years . But in order that none may be ignorant of them , I will briefly state them , so that ail may know them , and thereby be prepared to support cr reject , as tbe conacience dictates and their duty to their country demands . Justice to the people requires that the voice of their reppesAitatives be heard in the legislature which makes laws affecting their lives , means of subsistence , and happiness . This justice to the people is not only compatible witb , but inseparable from the real happiness of all . My principles are therefore embodied in the People ' s Charter . It will give to every male of sound mind and twenty-one years of age , a vote : the Ballot ; Annual
Parliaments ; Not Property , bat a Common Sense Qualification ; Payment of Member 9 , and tbe Division of tho Country into Electoral Districts . Justice to the people demands that this extension of tbe suffrage be immediately passed into law ; and if I am returned as the representative of your honourable borough , I pledge myself , with my vote and influence , to the immediate enactment of the People ' s Charter . The principles of the Charter would rest the government of the country in men of mature age and sound mind tbe present system enfranchises and legislates for bricks , mortar , and money : tbe former is a living soul , tbe latter a dead matter suffrage . I am for direct taxation , and would therefore vote for the abolition of all duties upon imports and exports ; and , abolishing all other taxes , would provide the needful expenses of a just government by a tax upon the property of the country . I « m not only for the abolition of Church Rates , but the entire separation of Church and State , believing that all State endowments
are opposed to tbe best interests of Religion . I am for the entire abolition of the Law of Primogeniture and Entail , inasmuch as it places the power iu the hands ot the landed aristocracy to lock up the raw material , from whence man derives every article bis sustenance and comfort require . The state of Ireland demands tbe statesman's serious consideration ; and after mature deliberation , I am in favour of the Repeal of the Legislative Union . existing Ibetween Ireland and tbis country , believing that a Domestic Parliament , in which the whole of the Irish people should be fully and fairly represented , would be best calculated to understand the real wants of the people , and the developement of the resources of the country . I maintain the right of the unemployed labourer , as well as tho aged and infirm , to a subsistence from the soil of their native land , and shall therefore oppose the present Poor Law as insufficient in its provisions , as well as insulting and despotic in its administration .
Gentlemen , —1 have given the condition of tbelabouriog classes my serious consideration , and find the strange anomaly in existence , that in a country , the acreage of which is capable of maintaining four times its present population , the people are starving for want of the common nectaries of life : I , therefore , if returned for your borough , shall consider it to be my duty as your representative to call upon the government ( irrespective of what party may be in power ) to take immediate steps for carrying out a just system of Home Coloinzation , by which the unwilling idlers in thcbuiy scats of industry suchas Wigan , Manchester , Leeds , Liverpool , Bradford , il-c ., may be drafted out of the over-stocked abour lmatket , and located upon tho land , where , by industry , tbey may provide for themselves and families , without tbo degradation of becoming chargeable to the parish for relief .
0 < mtleaien . —There are many other questions which might be meetione'l which tbe limits of this address will notnomlt of , hut which I shall have an opportunity of submitting to you shortly ; in tho mean time , I assure you that your choice shnll he my qualification , your approbation my reward , and the promotion of your universal interests my highest happiness , I am , Gentlemen , ^ Your Friend and Servant . Mancheiter , July 23 , 1817 ; Wittuu Dtsotf .
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CITY OF LONDON . Wednesday having been appointed by the returning officers for the nomination of tha different candidates for the representation ot the City of London in the ensuing parliament , from an early hour Guildhall-yard was the rendezvous for all the idlers of the metropolis , whoso luxury consists in the broils , conflicts , bustle , and confusion of a contested election . Many of those assembled were of the Hebrew persuasion and all bore on some part of their outward gear tbe card of the four liberal candidates . Ill assorted jokes and gross personalities served to amuse the motley throng until tbo hour at which it bad been proclaimed that the Guildhall would be thrown open for tbe reception ot ber Majesty ' s lieges , the electors , liverymen , and householders of the metropolitan
city . Tbere was , however , a total absence of those concomitants of an election , such as the display of banners , processions headed by bands of music , which heretofore we have been accustomed to see , and the absence of tbeso exbilirating adjuncts threw a chilliness over the proceedings , The representatives of the press , and those who had active duties to perform in tbe proceedings of the day , were admitted into the hall by tickets at half-past ten o ' clock and shortly after that time the principal agents , ot tbe several candidates began to arrive . Precise ); at eleven o ' clock the sheriffs ( Mr Aid . Challis and li . W . Kennard , Esq ., ) attended by Mr UndeivStoriff Baylis , Mr Secondary Potter , and other cjvio fane tionaries , took their places on tbe hustvags , where they were speedily followed by the candidates .
Tho proceedings then commenced by . tbo usual pro . clamation for opening the election . This was followed by tbo reading tbe statute against bribery and corruption , and tbo administration , by Alderman Sir Chapman Marshall , to tho sheriffs of tho oath required by the statute . The Bherifis then directed the hall to be thrown open to the general body of electors . The order was obeyed , and the rush whichfollowed was tremendous . In a few seconds tbe vast chajnbsr was densely crGirdediReTeryparfc j bet thq centre area , iram . ^
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diatelyiBfrontofthevhustings , was usurpedJto the exclusion of electors , by a mass of c ? aouem * , ; wheso noisy vociferations , throughout tbe day served only to protect the proceedings , and to prevent all those who addressed'the-olectors from being periectly heard , even by those who occupied positions nearest to . tho speakers . Mr Jonbs Lumv . proposed Lord J . Russell ' in-a speech of some length-,, which was partly interrupted , and in somejmrts totally inaudible ; as a specimens /© take the conclusion . In tbe name of all those great principles . with whicbi the naireof the noble lord was associated—in the name of civil and religious liberty , ; 'gu 9 tly understood and impartially carried
o utran the name of public education extended e *? . a'l c | asses- « f the community , without . refurence to relisibus . opinions-in the nameofeleotoralreform , by which the masses of this country had beeritrjiised to the -privileges ' of self-governmenWri the name of the greatcharter of reform , under which wey were now assembled tq . exercise the franchise , and of which the noble lord , was tho father—in-the name of free trade . and of-thwe principles whicbJiad jmt earned ^ thisooantry through a period of emergency ami difficulty of an extreme character , with the revenue umhjjttted—ih the name of all these great principles , he ( MrLJoyd ) called upon his fellow citizens to r « tow * 'thb ; noble . lord again to bis-piace in the ComnwiMkHouse' of Parliament . ' - *
Mr W . Hawks , brother-to the member for Lambeth * seconded the nomination . The other candidatea ( takingthe order of nomination ) were Mr Mastern : an ,. Mr Pattern , Mr Fresbfield , Sir G . Larpent , Mr Aid . Johnson . Baron Rothschild , Mr-Beven , and' Mr Vayno . The speeches of the movers and seconders oi the four conservative caudidates were completely drowned by the yells and hooting of the hired'disturbers in front of the hustings , and the proceedings throughout were distinguished by the utmost eonfusion and uproar .
Lord J . RussBii was well received by the great body of the hall . During the whole of his address , however , such a noise and uproar prevailed ^ it was frequently impossible to hear distinctly what he said . He commenced by saying , I promise , if you be silent for a short time , that I will not detain you- long . I have been returned as your representative before , and I now come before you , the greatest and most numerous body of electors in the metropolis of the country and of the empire , to ask you whether I am worthy again to represent . ( Loud cries-of " You are ! you are t ) Gentlemen , when on a former occasion , six years ago , I solicited your suffrages , I had to contend with those who stood by the principle of protection to native industry . In the next year the
Minister of the Crown proposed great relaxations of duties . Thebootmakersandothcrswhowereinterested in those relaxations came to me to represent the injury tbey would suffer by admitting , duty free , those articles which they manufactured , while corn was prohibited . But I said to them , they might depend upon it , that if the principle . of free trade was admitted with respect to . them , corn could not long be excluded , and that fh " e whole system would become so odious that it must break down- ( Cheers . ) Gentlemen , I find that this assurance of mine has been confirmed , in the first place , by the event ; in the next place , it is confirmed by tbe recent address of Sir 11 . Peel to bis constituents , in which he alarms that after the change of 1842 the corn laws became
so odious that they could not be maintained ; and , lastly , itis confirmed by an address which I read in the newspapers to-day , in which the candidates opposed to us have abjured the name of protectionists , thus altogether giving up that cause tor which they contended in 1841 . ( Cheers . ) Gentlemen , with regard to other questions I will not detain you now , because having very lately explained my sentiments to a very large body of electors , I think ' the time is now come for action—( cheers )—and it will be for you to decide , tomorrow , whether 1 am again worthy to represent you . There are persons who affect a great alarm for protestantism , and endeavour to frighten you with vain terrors . Gentlemen , protestantism is in no danger ; but whilst we hold fast to
protestantism , let us not forget our Christianity . ( Loud cheering . ) With great respect for that body of protestant dissenters who have opposed me on the question of education , I do say that it is a ' matter of national importance to promote the education of the people . ( Cheers . ) If the protestant dissenters come to me and complain of any grievance or any hardship which they unjustly suffer , I will use my best efforts to relieve them from it ; but if they say that > e ought to abstain from promoting education , I declare that on this point I cannot yield to them . ( Cheers . ) I am in favour of education in connection with civil and relicious liberty , and to that cause I mean to adhere . I will now finish by declaring that
as a minister of the crown I am not afraid of facing this great body of my fellow subjects , and that I shall deem it the highest honour should I again become your . representativo . ( Loud cheers . ) The Conservative candidates met the same reception as their proposers , and their speeches passed in dumb show . A . fact , however , which they took care to remedy , by having them printed iu full , in the Standard , in the evening . From these , it is to be gathered that they opposed Roman Catholic endowments , were desirous of an alteration in the Bunk * Charter Bill , would maintain the Navigation Laws , and were favourable to an alteration of tbe system , of taxation by which the burden should fall as lightly as possible on the labouring classes .
Mr Patiison said that the present was the fifth time that he appeared before them . In 1835 , they returned him by a laree majority , and again in 5837 . He was defeated in 1841 , because he was a supp rter of free trade and advocated a repeal of the corn laws . Since he had the honour of becoming their representative he stood true to his flag . ( Cheers ) He always supported , and would , if again , elected , support , vote by ballot , triennial parliaments , mid an increase of tho suffrage . ( Cheers . ) Sir G . Laiu'p . nt stood on the ground of his being an advocate of civil ond religious liberty and of free trade .
- Baron Rothschild was greeted with loud cheers and a general waving of hats . He came forward to claim their support as a free trader , to ask for their votes as a firm advocate of civil and I't'lkious liberty , and a zealous reformer of all abuses . These opinions were now more prevalent than when he first espoused them ; but he trusted that he had atao personal claims upon their support , Tno long connexion of his family with their great city had given him every opportunity of becoming acquaiiited _ with the sources of its prosperity , and his extensive intercourse with tho continental states had enabled lum to obtain an intimate knowledge of their foreign trade , now more than ever an object of the greatest importanceHo did nothowever , wish to a ? any
. , stress upon his personal merits , and be would ; only add that all his interests were connected with those of the electors , and that on every occasion in Iies private capacity ho had contributed to the utaost ol his power to the attainment of those great measures of reform and improvement which had lately been passed . In assisting to tho full devclopempst of the principles of free trade , and in securing perfect- freedom of commerce , he should be still morc . anxious to secure perfect liberty in religion . On til occasions be had expressed himself hostile to granSs of money from the public funds for religious purposes ; and he thought every possible extension onghtiiio be given to ducation , without tbo interference : ac the state in public relicious instruction . Tho honourable
candidate continued : My opponents say jjqannot take my seat . I might answer that this isosather my affairthan theirs ; for , after having taken the best advice ,. I am content to run the risk , andfteel well assured , that as your representative—as tha representative ofthe most wealthy , the most imnaefcant , the most ip-. tclligent constituency of the waaid , I shall not bo r , e-. fused admission to parliamcn / i on account of any form of words whatever . H ?> therefore called upo ? . th 6 ra for their assistance iti defence of tho great principle that political right * should not ba dependent upon roligioui opinioa . ! Having stated his , opinions on freedom of reljgkni , freed--m > of trade , extension of knowledge , » nd consequently of
extension of suffrage , he had only to as * tho electors of tho CUy of London to- nlacehim in such a position as to bo able to g ' n » . « fficacy to tjsosc opinions which were , not only his * but ho belieied to be theirs also . Tha honourable candidate , who was frequently intesniptcd by bursts of cheering and cou & ter-cheering ! sat down auridsstoud applavac . Mr Patnk was received , with shouta of " Sharft- !' Payne , " " Nu ! Payne , " vOdcn contiuued during the whole period of his ad & vs . lie said that he was the poor man ' s friend-,, He wasted to see tha poor protected , and a humane system ofpoor laws in force , lie was a friend of civil and religious liberty , and was opposed to all religious endowments , i The usual show t > f hands was then taken .
Mr Sheriff Chauis ileclaved that tho show ol ' hands was in favour of Lord J . Russell 5 J . l'atti . son , m . ' , bu- ( j . Larpent , and Baron Rothschild . A noil was thou demanded on behalf of the other candidates ; ci ^ ir " * ' RUSBE 1-L proposed a voto of thanks to the ou % iffs , for their fair and impartiitl conduct . Mr MisWRjud seconded the motion . Mr Sncriff Kenhaud returned thanks , and hoped that tho election would fall on those who would fest promote the interests of tho country ,
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^ W ^ jT ZV FjHSBUEY .,- ,. Tho hour appointed by the returning officer for th « nomination of the candidates for tiits borough was nine ? o ' clock on Wednesday moridng ; at which tim j tho hustings erected on Islington-green were vi-ry lnily attended by the committees and friends of Me « t » Dancombe and Wuklty , Mr Puncombe was not present , lut n certificate was thoirn , and afterwards read to the meeting , from Sf Elmore , his pnjeii-lon , stating that ho was too ill to at- ' lend , as he was suffering from bronchitis , " much in . creased ty his recent exertions in the House of Com . mons , " but which might be moored " by a few mouths ' of air orair . w ^ ir ..,.. - .. a ^ -
care and change . " care and cliange . - The usual preliminary proceedings hartng been gona through by the returning efficer , the more immediate business of the day was commenced by Mr V . Kniobt , who came forward to propose Mr Thomas Slingsby Duucomoe as a fit and proper person to repreient the borough of Finshnry in Parliament . Ho felt sure that the electors , when tbey reviewed the past conduct of their representative ? , weuld all agree that the y had discharged their duties in the most i xemptary manner , which had entitled tliero not only to thanks for ^ ho pngt , bat also to confidence for the future . ( Clictrre . ) ho pngt , but also to confidence for the future . ( Clictrre . )
They had been tit * staunch supporters of public right * and public liberty . ( Cheers . ) A $ to Mr Buncombe ,, twenty years ago he fought tbe battle of the constitutioa at Hertford , where he not onlygnro his talehta to tho cause , but also spent a larga fortune in securing tho- rights and liberties of his fellow-snbj-cts . ( Clieers . y From that time to the present he had always been found ! advocating the cause ' of his poorer brathren , and they had only to compare tbe principles which prevailed when ' . Mr Duncombe commenced life with those which were in the ascendant now , iu order to appreciate the service * ., he had rendered to the people . Mr Xnlgbt concluded - i > y proposing Mr T . S , Buncombe as a candidate for tho
representation of Finsbury ., ( Cheers . ) : ^ Mr C . SiuaoEOM came forward to second the nomination , He said it must be a saliifeation to the e ! eetor » of Finsbury that they would at leas * understand what the principles of the candidate were . He could not say the same of most of tbe electors in tbe kingdom . There * were what used to be called Tories , but who now took-, tbe ^ narao of Conservatives . Now that they had got rid ¦ ., £ c 4 the corn laws and . other monopolies ho coulJ not see what they had to consei ' re ( Cheers . ) But thev woreso interlaced with the Whigs that- It was impossible todistinguish the difference between the two . Then there ) were also the 'Young Englaridera / What were they ? Wo all knew what old John Bull was ; but ho dtfied any one to tell what wore tho primiplas of the' Young Eng . land' party . Then there was another party called tho 1 Pe * lites . What their principles were no one could
make out , ( A laugh ) But , at t ! ie same time , no ono had ft right to blame Sir R . Peellfer what he did op to the corn laws . He acted honestly and honourably oa that question , and came forward when ho thought tho good of tho country required it . He did not deceivo his party ; they deceived themselves . ( Cheers . ) Thcro was another set of persons who called themselves neutrals ; hut if you read their addresses it was impossible to make out what they meant , ja laugh . ) He congratulated the electors qf Finsbury that tbey at leart bad no > difficulty in knowing Vbat the ptinclples of their representatives were , Mr Buncombe belonged to tint good old English party—tbe Radicals . ( Cheers . ) All men . knew what they were , and what their principles meant , ( Cheers . ) If public men would act as Messrs Wakley and Duncombe had done , theyi would bo honoured and respected by all parties . ( Cheers . ) He begged to second the nomination of Mr Buncombe .
Mr J . Tidmabsu , in proposing Mr Wakley , said it was satisfactory for the electors . to . place confidence In a man who they knew would not batrny them , Look at ttur case of a neighbouring borough , where a most remarkable * instance bad been exhibited of confidence betrayed . The more the electors of < X ? iasbury knew of Mr Vf akley , tilt better Understanding there was between them , and themore reason thty had . totrust him . ( Cheers . ) Ko > doubt lie might have made enemies by tbis bold and straightforward conduct . But that made him a better man for the purposes o ? the electors of Finsbury , ( A . Uugh . ) It appeared that- the two candidates wh e to bo elect ) d without any opposition . He almost wished that there had been a little , caeauss it often acted ns a stimulus . In tbe rase of tho candidates before them ,
however no such stimulus was necessary . There had , it was true , been some show of opposition by a Mr Warren . He had retired ; and-what reason had he given ? Why » '• That all hisfiiends-hadgoueoutof town . " ( Laughter . ) Well , really that was very unkind ; more especially as it seemed , from the . commencement of his address , that those friends , who had thus " g < ine out of town , " and deserted him , had " promised to eubsmbe tnnnifiicently ' for bis election . " ( A laugh . ) Mr Warren added , that '' it was otherwise nith those who supported'Messrs Buncombe and W-altlsy . " That was very true ; and it showed who were the best men , —those who stood ; staunch , or those who ran away . ( A laugh . ) After some further remarks , Mr Tidmarsh concluded by proposing Mr T . Wakley aa a fit and proper person to represent the borough- of Finsbnrj in Parliament ..
Mr J . M'Gur . ek . seconded the nomination of Mr Wakley , and in allusion to the early hour at wfcir . h th * procct'dimjs were commenced «» d were about to ctr » iuate iu the unopposed election of the two caaiVuktcs , said , that as their representatives wou'd be this tiroc members returned to the new House of Commons , eo lit ? might justly assert tliuy would be tha beat men lher « . Mr BossETX thea asked if there were any other candidates to be proposed , ond nnne appearing , the returniag ' officer proposed Mr T . S . Buncombe to tho electors ns ufit and proper pcrsou to represent them iu parliament * The show of bends having been unanimously in favour of the candidate , he was pronounced to have been duly elected . ( Croat cheering . ) The same ceremonial wasobserved with respect to Mr Wakley , who was also ia like manner pronounced to have beta duly elected ,. ( Loud cheers . ) .
Mr Y / itK , i . KS amid loud cheering , then came forward aad addressed the assembly . You have , enid the hon . gentleman , again rendered it necessary that I should discharge a pleasing duty ; but the gratification on this occasion U , 1 confess , blended with feelings of extreme pain . I ought not to be tbe first to stand here to return thanks , and I occupy that position only because my esteemed and respected colleague- is , I regret to say , labouring under an indisposition s » severe that he could not attend a public meeting without danger to his life . Mr Buncombe , for some time past has suffered greatly , and 1 can assure you that the sympathy of all tho members Oil the Reform side of the House of Commons baa been painfully excited by observing his impaired health . And why has he suffered t Because ho has displayed the
mostcxtraordinnr )' , indefatigable , and unwearied zenlia your cause . ( Loud cheers . ) He is , indeed , as we all know , one of the most gallani fellows that ever entered the House of Commons . ( Renewed applause . ) £ respect and esteem him much more than I can describe . If he is the enemy of one cain in tha world ho is hi * own enemy , for he forgetSi himself in his love for h !» fellow-creatures . ( Great cheering , ) I say this with warmth ; and so long as 5 retain the distinction of rep . presenting you in Patliaosent I kope I shall have the extreme felicity of having that honourable man by my side . Mr Buncombe is . net the one to flinch in any emergency , or on any public occasion , and ) ou may well conceive bis own disappointment at Jin ding hirasi-If uu . able to appear now before jou . ( Hear , hear . ) I * tus
hope , however , that ho will pay that attention to his health which is rrnc & ed , and I have no doubt that witb . i ; ate and atsmporag } absence from public duties , how-ill return to his pss-t like a lion refreshed , and that yoa will ero long have tiio prWo and satisfaction of knowing thntyouara by biitt faithfully represented in the Commons of this snapiro . ( Cheers . ) I would say much more , but language is not adequate te express the feelings I entertain . towards him . Had you seen him , r . s-1 have done , ag !< i » ag night after night and month after month the batilo ot' the people , you would think as lido j but you can hwe no idea of what that man has to . encounter who ,, in tha House of Commons , struggles iu your ewjfte , ( Hear , hear . ) His own assoei . atcs , tho . ao of his own order , are asto .
nished ani sneer at htm , question'his-Jaotives , and ca > re . a & him to . cause less inconvenience ; others , assail him more opftily ; but w . hethcc false fty ' ew ) or treacherous fov , it matters , little , — . Toranvy , Bttaconih 8 is still the same man . ( -Cheers and laughter . ) i No sncinycan make him quail . ; , no-power can ifttjjuaidatc lum ; never did a move dssotcd advocata oi : the . people ' s cause serve in the Legislature . ( Ap . pl ^ up-aj Once , you may remember , we H ad a contest her , e I did not know him , and he dldi . not . know me . W * . are , I am glad to say , better acquainted now . Tha old ; wounds are long since healed ; and , since you sent !»!? . to ParliamonS , not an e . xprcssisn that is to be reregretted has escaped between us . We have fought la ttta game field , sometimes winning , aad at other times ,,
iosiiig together , but never halting in . otn- i-fijnrts Iu tbe cno direction .. ( Hear , hvar . ) . Henceforth , therefore , I trust that tha Radical party ia Finsbury , and I mfcht say tho Cocfsrvativa party , if such a nasty word may bo ussd in politics at all ( laughter ) , will work together ia . conn ; le » cs , » ad that whenevtaour independence is threatened , wa shall not impair our energies by a want of mntual < understanding . ( Pear , hear . ) . Just now our procraaiags , it mun be admitted , have faVkn somewhat flat * $ wo had an enemy to fight with , we should hava bewi , 8 . Htfle more extfted , for we ckould have e- joyed ; tl \ 8 , pU * sure of gating a victory . ( "Hear , hcar , " aud a . ' . p , u § h . ) Certainly , wo had some chance ; there was aft opponent—tbb , unfortunate Sam Warren- another of i ihe soft Sams , J suspect . ( Laughter . ) He , however , ; was not a candidate at all ; his letter tells ua not that ho is a cunditlatB , but that ho is not going to como forward . Why , who wanted to know that ! ( Hear , bear . ) Tha Loud
idea of Sam Warren lopreaer . ting Flusbuvy 1 ( laughter *) . Why didn ' t he come forward ! He will be . ehareeA with cowardiw if i » does not show his ' ace nest time . He says his friends , if he has got any , haw . alt poiitont of town . Where is he ! -is he oatof * jrnJ ( fear , hMr . ) Ifovl-W ' »« »^ . ™ « wVf „ ^* hutaoto cmnpSaln of Otim doing th » mm * ara ^ M * thin- ? Ho Inform * us iw is on the \ one circuit . Tiiat is wh mo bo has gone to-lookinj out for % pence of soaw poor < kvil lockod up in York Castle ( laughter ) , or foraguiB r ' * aom 0 frtlow » foo 1 enou S K ivo him a brief . ( fircsthu Kfitw- ) There ' s not such a i ihckhead ia tho couu'y of York , lean Ml him . H . » a a writer for the - magazines . He has scribbled aot » a « r : ish that he calls the " Diary of n late Physician , " Why , if he's got \ r . y brains , why doesn't ho write for bis owa profession , i' -.. stead of tulfcing nonsense about physic ? I'll warrant ( Cmlinutf in w M p * ft <)
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