thought that as much tyranny might be exercised on the real sense of the people by misleading them, as by other improper influence. Bribes, or threats, or any sort of influence to induce the people to vote against their consciences, he thought wrong, and he knew of none such that had been exerted on the side of his friends. Assertions had been made respecting undue influence, but assertion and proof were very distinct things. The exertions that had been made in favour of those who were in fact the popular Candidates were so far well, but he contended that these exertions ought not to relax till the end. He then adverted to the reports that had been spread respecting himself. If report said true, it had been said that he knew the road that had been chalked out for him, and that he looked to a peerage. The power of conferring honours had been judiciously, by the Constitution, placed in the hands of the King, and they were noble things when conferred on the deserving; but when conferred on those who had not deserved them, they were disgraceful to those who had improperly obtained them, and became in themselves less valuable. If a Nelson walked the streets; who could be at a loss to tell why he wore a star-or why he was called "My Lord?" If any one should ask why Lord Nelson's brother was an Earl; who would not readily answer, because Nelson fought and fell at Trafalgar? Among the military, too, he could mention many who had been deservedly ennobled. A near and dear relation of his had deservedly obtained that honour he he alluded to lord Grey, who had fought at the battle of Minden, and performed other eminent service. If a peerage should be offered to him (Mr. W.), he would ask what he had done to deserve it; and he would not take it. But he was surprised to hear those who talked much about the Constitution, and the popular part of the Constitution, which was the most prominent, speaking of place in the manner they had done. The people must be governed, and it was proper they should be governed by the persons best qualified for that Without purpose. applying this to himself, he observed, that if á place were offered to him, where he was confident he could serve the people, and from which he could, by accepting it, keep out one who would be allowed to be less qualified, most certainly he would accept that place, with a determination to lay it aside the moment it interfered with his duty. This much he thought it proper to say, on account of the reports that had prevailed respecting himself. As to the enquiry respecting Marquis Wellesley, it did not follow that it should not be taken up, though Mr. Paull should not be returned to Parliament; although he had no particular objection to Mr. Paull. If a dissolution had taken place while he was engaged in the enquiry which had lately occupied his attention, there were others certainly who would have taken it up. And in every enquiry of the sort, he only wished that equal diligence, as he had applied, might be employed, and that the issue might be more successful if the accused should be guilty; and that the acquittal might might be at least as complete if the accusation should be unfounded. If the accusation were unfounded, the sifting of the case, at any rate, would turn out to the honour of the accused. He expressed a hope, that he should retain the name merely of Mr. Whitbread; that his name might ever continue honourable to himself, and his situation useful to his country. He concluded by giving "the health of Mr. T. Sheridan.” Mr. T. SHERIDAN thanked the meeting, and felt so invigorated by the several patriotic toasts which had been given, that he felt ready to canvass for almost a thousand votes. He differed from Mr. Whitbread in his opinion of Mr. Paull so much, that he was in doubt whether he would not raise him in the estimation of society, by kicking him out of it. Mr. SHERIDAN expressed his opinion that the Revolution in France was, in a great measure, occasioned by the contempt of the Nobility for the People, and their inattention to their cause. He proposed the health of "Mr. Berkeley Craven." This was drunk with applause. "The Houses of Russell and Cavendish," were then given and drunk with enthusiasm, "Mr. P. Moore's Health,' was also received with applause; and the company separated, under an implied engagement, that each should to-morrow bring at least one vote to the Poll. HOOD HOOD AND SHERIDAN FOR EVER! Success to Placemen, Courtiers, and Apostates! Damn PAULL, Honesty, and Independence! Swindlers and fraudulent Debtors screened from the Effects of the Law by a Seat in Parliament! Rogues rolling in Riches! Honest Men of the middling Class struggling with Adversity! The lower Order without a Bed left to satisfy the Rapacity of the TAX-GATHERER! Honest Senators sent to Sea, lest in their simple Virtue pining in utter Distress! Perish the Constitution! Perish the Swinish Multitude! Survive Corruption and Ministerial Influence! The FEW Rich; and the MANY Poor: Huzza, my Boys-Hood and Sheridan for ever, and a Fig for Paull and Patriotism! PAULL PAULL AND LIBERTY. A NEW SONG. Tune-Tally Heigho. 1. ALL you who Freedom love, Come now, and to us prove, You think it worth possessing. Tally heigho, &c. Away, and vote for Paull, boys. 2. Long while you've borne the weight Of tyranny and taxes; Yet, in this hopeless state, Corruption stronger waxes. 3. But if you would be free, Make this a grand endeavour; And England's pow'r, you'll see, Will be as great as ever. 4. 'Tis PAULL alone can save The remnants of your Charter; Because he's no vile Slave, Nor will your Freedom barter. 5. Old Hood we'll send to Sea, The best place for a Sailor; For his Country there to be, 6. As no man can, you know, At once be in two places; And this will clearly show His principle how base 'tis. But |