prints may not prove injurious to the best, the dearest interests to the Throne itself. I wish he may do so, that the Ministry may know that the popular voice is in favour of Sir F. Burdett and Mr. Paull, however much their praise-worthy efforts may be stifled by the infamous and abominably illegal practices of placemen and pensioners.”—Mr. Paull was loudly cheered on the conclusion of this speech, and conveyed home in triumph.

SONG.

Tune-Four-and-twenty Fiddlers.

1.

Four-and-twenty Ragamuffins all on a row,
Four-and-twenty Ragamuffins all on a row;
Come on, I say, clear the way;
Vote for PAULL, one and all;

This is the Tailors' holiday,

Therefore let us be merry.

2.

Four-and-twenty Jacobins all on a row,
Four-and-twenty Jacobins all on a row;
France and Freedom,

Here we'll lead 'em :

Come on, I say; clear the way;

Vote for PAULL, one and all;

This is the Tailors' holiday,

Therefore we will be merry.

3.

Four-and-twenty fools'-heads all on a row,

Four-and-twenty fools'-heads all on a row ;
Cheek by jowl

Let's go to the poll;
France and Freedom,

Here we'll lead 'em :

Come

Four-and-twenty bludgeon-men all on a row,
Four-and-twenty bludgeon-men all on a row;
PAULL and plumpers,

Bludgeons and thumpers;

Cheek by jowl let's go to the poll;
France and Freedom,

Here we'll lead 'em ;

Come on, I say, clear the way;

Vote for PAULL, one and all;

This is the Tailors' holiday,

Therefore we will be merry.

5.

Four-and-twenty SHERRY-boys all on a row,
Four-and-twenty SHERRY-boys all on a row;
The Devil take all Treasurers,
Give us Tailors and Measurers;

A stitch in time saves nine.
PAULL and Plumpers,

Bludgeons and thumpers;

Cheek by jowl let's go to the poll:
France and Freedom,

Here we'll lead 'em :

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Four-and-twenty friends of HooD all on a row,
Four-and-twenty friends of HOOD all on a row:
If it wasn't that they retard it,

We'd have BONAPARTE and BURDETT.

Burn the Navy,

France will

save ye;

The

The Devil take all Treasurers,
Give us Tailors and Measurers;
A stitch in time saves nine:

PAULL and Plumpers,
Bludgeons and thumpers;

Cheek by jowl let's go to the poll;

France and Freedom,

Here we'll lead 'em :

Come on, I say, clear the way ;

Vote for PAULL, one and all:
This is the Tailors' holiday,

Therefore let us be merry.

FIFTEENTH, AND LAST DAY.

Wednesday, November 19.

This day, being the 15th and last of this arduous contest, produced a circumstance unparalleled in the Electioneering annals of this City; the numbers of Mr. Paull and his antagonists upon the Poll of the day being precisely the same, -116 each. The total for each Candidate was as follows:

-Leaving Mr. Sheridan a majority over Mr. Paull, of 277.-The moment the poll-books were closed, the high bailiff declared that sir S. Hood and Mr. Sheridan were duly elected. Mr. Paull demanded a scrutiny; but the high bailiff declared that to be impracticable in the time within which he was bound to make his return to the writ.

Mr.

Mr. Paull therefore signified his intention to avail himself of the only alternative, a petition to parliament against the return. The matter being thus decided, Mr. Paull and his friends adjourned to Hudson's Hotel, from a window of which he harangued the multitude. He was afterwards drawn home in triumph by the populace.-Sir S. Hood and Mr. Sheridan immediately proceeded to a sort of military car, about 12 feet long, which was provided for the occasion, with a platform raised upon, and a gallery around it. The royal arms and military trophies were painted upon the back, with the words George Rex. Two chairs were placed upon the platform, for the two successful Candidates. They were covered with crimson velvet, richly gilt, and surmounted with an arch of laurel branches thickly interwoven. The carriage was drawn by six horses, decorated with orange and blue ribbons, the colours of Mr. Sheridan; and were each led by a man also decorated with cockades of orange and blue.

The procession set out from the south side of Covent-Garden, and advanced along Great Russell-street, down Brydges-street, Catherine-street, and down the Strand. Arrived opposite Northumberland House, the procession halted. That noble mansion was greeted with a loud huzza, and the band struck up "God save the King." The flag was hoisted upon St. Martin's church, and its bells began to ring a merry peal. The procession then advanced, along Cockspur-street, and into PallMall, where it stopped opposite to Carleton House.

Here

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Here the band again played "God save the King," and the populace manifested their joy by shouts and huzzas. A similar mark of respect was paid to the Marquis of Buckingham's house, and the Union Club House, as the procession came opposite to these several houses. When it reached St. James's Palace, a glass of wine was served to Mr. Sheridan and sir Samuel Hood, with which they drank "The King, God bless him"-both gentlemen standing up, and waving the glass round their heads. They were warmly seconded by the surrounding multitude, who made the street reecho with their acclamations, the band all the time playing "God save the King." The procession then advanced up St. James's-street and Piccadilly, to Devonshire House. The gates were thrown open, and the cavalcade entered into the court-yard of that noble mansion, by the western gate. When the car came close to the house, it stopped for a few minutes, and the duke of Devonshire, from the gallery, congratulated sir S. Hood and Mr. Sheridan upon their success. These two gentlemen returned thanks amidst loud huzzas; after which the procession left the court-yard in the same order in which it had entered, went went down St. James's-street, and halted at the Thatched House Tavern. Mr. Sheridan addressed the people before he left the Car: He said, that having not yet lost his voice, he would endeavour to raise it for himself and the gallant Commander, whom he was now proud to call his colleague, to thank them; but

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