resisted the advance of Jesuitical principles in this country? The Government had issued that fearless manifesto which Lord John Russell, with all his professions, would have shrunk from in dismay. He therefore called on the electors to support the Government, and look for the maintenance of the Throne, the Church and the Constitution [Yah, yah! and down with the Church].
Sir Chas. Lamb, of Beauport, said it was unnecessary for him to explain who the gentleman was and what his claims were whom he had the honour of introducing. Deeds were better than words, and they were all well acquainted with the conduct of their late member. He would content himself with naming Mr. C. H. Frewen. [Yah, yah!]
W. R. Blencowe, Esq., nominated Mr. J. G. Dodson, and received an attentive hearing. The seconder in this case was Col. Davies, whilst the seconder of Mr. Frewen was Mr. John Ellman. The candidates then addressed the meeting, Mr. Fuller being badly received, and Mr. Frewen still worse. The conduct of the Liberals at the county election, though not so bad as at the Hastings Borough election, was not of a creditable character. Perhaps, in each case there was a fear that they were playing a losing game. On a show of hands being taken, it was declared to be in favour of Dodson and Fuller. A poll was therefore demanded for Mr. Frewen. The poll commenced on July 15th, and continued for two days, after which the numbers were shewn to be for Fuller, 2155; for Frewen, 1974; and for Dodson, 1637. The Conservative candidates were therefore re-elected. The polling at Hastings resulted in 138 for Fuller, 125 for Frewen, and 124 for Dodson.
Political Meetings
It has been stated that the Liberal candidates for the representation of Hastings, held a meeting at St. Leonards on the 7th of May. This was exactly two calendar months before the nomination. The same candidates were also present at a Free-Trade and Liberal meeting at the Market Hall, Hastings on the 28th of April, and expounded their views. A similar meeting was held in the same hall on June 3rd, when addresses, in addition to those of the candidates, were given by Mr. Bromley (chairman), Mr. John Smith and Mr. W. D. Cooper. — A Free-Trade lecture was also delivered in the Market Hall on the 14th of May, by R. R. R. Moore, Esq., barrister-at-law. During the lecture (the report of which occupied five or six newspaper columns) the lecturer was many times enthusiastically applauded, his oratory being of the highest order. Also previous to the election (April 14th) Mr. Brisco met his constituents in the Swan Assembly room, to explain his conduct during the 9 years past, and to solicit a renewal of their support.
A New Association, under the title of the "Hastings and St. Leonards Non-Electors’ Independent Political Club" was formed on June 11th, with W. Ransom, jun. in the chair. The first public meeting was held, three -
