The Welshman

Air TrevVent said-It is to me a pleasant task to "and before you here to-d&y, only that I regret I have Co akM. nor power to bring before you the worthy candiJ -DOr Power to hring before you the worthy hadidate in his *ruo and proper light. I only wish I bad abilities but after the excellent speech of my ?iead T?? ? ?T?nt, the proposer of Sir Hugh Owen, there ? ?? ? me to ?Y' I assure you I have there r left fr me to s!' i y I assure you I have ?leat ? ?ure in standing here. I consider that there is a or'" 01.6 8ta^e~ the Liberal party being opposed by th ??? ? stake- the Liberal party bein? opposed Y. the Tory party. (" No, no,and great uproar. A voice ?Ve will not ^ave It, II h Will Trewent, and t?ch I ug? hter. Another voice There are turn-coats them." and continued uproar.) A gentleman Says «■ no, it ? not ? Tory party." If it is not, gentleman tell me what ai. t is. It is called a Liberal ^oiispr "? J6 party. Now, tell me, brother doctors, ?han T?? "?al Conserva'i.m. [A voice It is d oeuble- Joints -?y'sm," and laughter.] Gentlemen, I ask again x»v, is it if it is not Toryism? [A voice: "Shut "?' Trewent," and roars of laughter.] Qentl ?"?'her one thing this rcntleman was ^Otrod *26 to ? with a circular from the Carlton Club. ?r A? ??' ?y?? = No, no, only recommended by the Ca ^oiyland: "No, no, only recommended by tDiaut ^u^' aru confusion which lasted some giv??? (toGeorgePric?) -I have asked yon to give a hearing to these gentlemen, a patient hearing, and if °U Persist in creating a disturbance I shall order You t ° ^h*aken out by the police. (Continued uproar, whICh Price was forcibly removed from the Hall by the police.) an ^r Trewent continued I shall not keep you long. I am told I have given a misnomer to the party opposing the return of Sir Hugh Owen but, gentlemen, I like to Call everything by its proper name. I said, gentlemen, that Mr Hardwick came from the Carlton Club but I aln told that the gentleman did not come from there, but was recommended by the Carlton Club. (Captain Child, Begelly What's the distinction ? what's the distinction r") There was a printed and a written cir- cular from the Carlton Club, sent to you, the electors of this borough, and if that's not Toryism, I ask you what It is. Let us look at what the Tory party have done during the last four years. At every trying time they have attempted to turn the Ministry out, not because they had another ready to go in, but simply to obstruct the business of the country. They have obstructed every free, every Liberal measure brought forward. Look at what they have done. Take Mr Disraeli and the great head of the Toiy party-Lord Derby. How many bills have been factiously opposed first in the House of Commons, sent up to the Lords, and sent back again (Cbeers.) I say trer is a working compact to crush Lberallsm at the coming election. (Loud cheers, and „ Iheyean'tdoit.") On the other hand, look at «!>!+ Liberal have done. Their measures have hp ? put before you to-day, although not half has hp? ?? you. Look at free trade in corn. Look at the ? ? "ct'on of the duty on tea, and on many otber artiel 68 we ^ave on our tables morning, noon, and aie?t They have been working hard and even when °ut f '°?ce they have proposed and carried measures. The p f The ??'? Bill of 1832 was proposed and virtually carri d KLS1 Grey when in opposition, although it did n t ???!y become law until he succeeded to the Drnir.;6 P' Tell me one good measure for the Roo? government of the country, during the last Sve or seven years, proposed by the Tory gentle- toen r r en years> proposed by the Tory gentle- en. (,Several *oice8: "None.") If we want to ? ?Pw? with the times, if we want to meet the wants of the People, who are daily instructed by the cheat) n. ??' press and the periodical literature of the day ???'? those gcntILmen who are daily, ?eeklv  monthly becoming better instructed in P?itica) fv?" m° th!y bec ominS better instructed in th 1lcal things, that part the representation which ? tae?y 1!on? ?<  have. (Cheers.) We live in a day when d WI not do for us to be dictated to by some half- dozen gentlemen in a borough or by a few more in a couatv r i°k- for a moment at the county of Pe,broke A ? J r will not say one word against the respectahilif„ of the gentleman who represents the countv • it is +i principle I oppose. How many per- Boas rJefti nTTi +v. member for the county ? Why, from tw?i? ?"?''?°?- ?that a fair representation Of the D emhroke P And if the franchise were higher tv,aD 10 in this borough, our representation WoulH ? in the bands of still fewer than at present. We WanI t m°^8 extended suffrage. (A voice We want hA balIo1.") I say there are a number of intelligent, oneat, hard-working men who pay taxes in the Pem- 1Yoke boroughs, who have no votes, I ask, is this fair p \Cnes of No, no," and cheers.) Lord Derby and Mr Disraeli proposed a fancy franchise; but that was a side Measure which did not give sufficient electoral power to the wnrking classes, who are eminently entitled to the franchise. Look at the Lancashire distress. Were there ever more orderly or well behaved people than the cotton operatives, when that cruel, crushing famine ground them beneath its galling yoke! All this order Was due to that good government which satisfies the People by giving them a fair day's wages for a fair day's Work. When distress came, they bore that distress man- ully and patiently, to the admiration of Whigs and Tor1es. (A voice: "And of the whole world.") We haVe,a great principle at stake in this borough. (Cheers). jthought myself, looking at the representatives of the ??tyoi Pembroke, one being a Conservative for thec°!^ad another tor a sister borongh.-I did think thevwo vhave lelt ns have one out of three, without disturH the peace of the borough. We might have had one ?P???ive to advocate thoroughly Liberal iceasu ?' But that is ?'? the case, and therefore we are brought again into a contest, and we will fight it lbirly, honestly, fearlessly, and manfully. I would not ppear beiore you if I did not think that Col. Owen s 'he man of your choice. I believe he has the ?(-reat of the towns of Pembroke, Pembroke-Dock, -?'?rd, and Tenby as much at heart as any man in this gd-?. I am I'I;re of this, that no one can serve the boroughs more efficiently than the gallant Colonel, for, as a gentleman told me on Monday week, at Tenby, "If You want as your representative a gentleman who tould get the ear of the Government, you should support Sir Hugh Owen." (Cheers.) He was born and bred ^ere,and grew up amongst us; he has had, too, some xper)enee of the world, and although be is not now a _?'"?t? the borough, as ne used to be, let us rally rOl1n '?"?t' us to-morrow go early to the poll-let us ?f '? our P?n-.ises. I have beard gentlemen say "T Wl,^ ? ?? ?° vote I am EO pl8 £ ued and dis- t' W18] had no vote' I am EO IJla{!,ued an IS- tiarbed r me ShJ' to such ?°? your vote sacred J" ot me ShY to sucb, Hold your ,'ow sacre It is asacred trust you ??' and you must hold it sacred for you borough." You are members of a great com- dunitv t? °U "? supporters of a great principle— LÏlJetal' ro npp.orters of a great pflf1Clp e- -L?eraH ,?""st 10rJ1sm, or, as they would have it, LiberM)? ?'??'?- (A voice. "No. it is Toryism.) To thoRP„0 "I "'? I ?'d no vote," all I can say is tb t b 'IY WIS a no vOle, a ,can say 18 that thev K>,°U '? -igair k to the days of feudalism. Rowwon? ? t?" like that ? Go up manfully to-morrow to the toll and V^e ? ?'? ??' ofy?r choice. We shall then ha a hI  no need to fear L then havp n no ,Majority. We have no need to fear Let Us go to ? scia^' and we shall carry our man in with ?'rg coir ?' ??s and laughter.) Let me remind You how t You Low tb" 1D°me tax has been brought down Government and 'f the To ?'? ??? be(? n in power we might now have had to pay a ?ourshilling rate instead of a four- P?ny one (A voice: "No'" no not more than two penny 0De i 7A v01ce No, ?o. not more than two 8hilling8 >.x ,.I don't knuw what other taxes besides 6b,,uld hav bad to pay. I have great pleasure in ?conding Dr '? ?y?t- (Loud cheers, which were re- Peated over and over again.) Mr Adams, of ??'?"?' ??—1 have been most un- ^Pectedlv cHnh "Pon'at a moment's notice, to exer- ""I the nri 1 ? now have the honour of holding, a P??''leMwh i Previlege whi ch has been most justly adverted to, not Opp Y the Mayor, but by those gentlemen on the Opposite side „K have preceded me, as of a sacred nature anH w^lch demands truth and honesty in its ?ercise 'T stand here in a peculiar and somewhat isolated r-t-? ? 'Fortunately you see we are about to commy pr a ???t' but it must look to those on my left hn sIde a/ if the fight had already began, for, through  accident, I am obliged to appear before you With i^ h e delightful appearance of a black eye, which I aSt ure you is not the result of a fight, and I also assure You that I don't intend to engage in a fight with you, W-h t Ver your opinions may be. When men prepare Or a fight they usually come in with their seconds. Bere are two gentlemen prepared to fight-Sir Hugh Owen and Mr Hardwick, an 1 the seconds appear and One of the principals, but the other is not here. You ?ayaskme Where is Mr Hardwick?" and another echo answers where." Well, gentlemen, 1  say ?°°? that I have been authorized on the Da?? ??" Hardwick to express to you his very deep regret be '? utterly unable to attend to-day, to aohrit  ?"? t y? ?o?s and to address you publicly 80lClt personally your votes and to address you publicly upon t1)ose important 8u,'jects upon which he has already address^H1^ the other Parts of the borough, where he has deliver^aaddresses to admiring and approving audiences. TV TMr Hardwick first Bet his foot in the town of Pen > ? Hardwick first set his foot in the Pf-'ri,lroku, on this matter, I met him at the I Golden Lion ^aH1 T then took upon myself the ro- eponsibility, and a great re6Ponsihility it was, of In- troducing h? tn???? responsibility Jt was, of !D- troducing ?i ra to tbe '?'? of the t lectors and non- e ectors who were mJf Seit4u t^lat time, as a candidate electors who ?were t?? ??t that time, as H candidate r 6 rePreseut^atiou n°f fthis boroughs. The words Dr. Bryant dput iAt0 'lly ^° Were the very words I used. I do cot dwen??? ? them (U^oar. ) I "aid the gentleffian whom them. (Urlroar.) I to them was a man?/??out to introduce to them was a rnan af "ligltened Conservative principles, of abilit3,, 11 (1-b'd a large mercantile con- nection, and at the sltmetlln?3 Ile did Possess a deep (lid lot P«t that pocketltil of money. (Laughter dId, nt put that pocketful of money .is his til-stgreat s?,rPassint, claim -I I put it list. I Spolic 4Df Ili 8 Political claim; ability, and power 01 domg good to this llples' his and haven, but at the same time I must ?S?ourhood that I cannot feel for one moment that I i? ?°? ?Sain of insult, in making use of those terms, j Suilty that Mr Trewent bad said, and 1 now tell you  ing Mr Trewent) that your name was mentioned to?' as having said so—that 1 was insulting the people (Great uproar, and a voice: "Allow him to explain. ") Gentlemen, I have lived about seventy years in this borough, and have been long connected with its interests, and I may tell you, what is true, that for many generations my family and the borough of Pembroke aye been intimately connected together. (Cheers.) Is it likely, therefore, that I should come forward to insult the coaatitneuts of Pembroke, I should be the last man in the world to do such a thing. (Hear, hear.) I assure you on my honour that I did not intend to insult the honest and respectable constituents of Pembroke by the mention of money. (Great uproar.) I assure you, gentlemen, I meant no such thing, pnd I hope you will all free me from any such imputation. (General cheer- ing.) In order to explain to you why I made use of this most obnoxious phrase, or other words for a large capital, I may tell you that it is the very thing we want in this neighbourhood. (Cheers.) The harbour has been referred to. Look at the north and south side. With the exception of Neyland, there is nothing like progress. There are our shores as of old; without docks, without wharfage. If we had docks and wharves, we should have increased commerce, increased demand for labour, and a consequent increase of wages. (Loud cheers.) I therefore cannot be considered to have in- sulted the constituents by adverting to that power which would give us all those advantages to which I have been alluding. (Cheers) But we must return to the missing candidate [A voice: Why not propose a man of your own country," and uproar ] I will answer that question directly. I must first explain the position in which Mr Hardwick is so unfortunately placed I say unfortunate- ly, because it is really a melancholy position. He was called away from that which was most dear to him—his success amongst the constituents-to attend the deathbed of a dear child. That child has now left this world; but that is not his only sorrow. In consequence of the sleepless nights and great watchfulness of its mother Mrs Hardwick has been reduced to an extreme state of weakness, so that Mr Hardwick found it impossible to leave her to-day. He will, however, be here to-morrow, when I dare say you will have an opportunity of shaking hands with him, and hearing what he has to say. [A voice Send a telegram to tell him to stop at home," and much laughter.] I dare say the majority of you have heard Mr Hardwick. For myself, I have never had the pleasure of hearing him, but understand that he speaks remarkably well, has good sense, and that it is a difficult thing for any man to silence him in argu- ment. That is a great advantage; that is the sort of man we want in Parliament. I will not detain you any longer, and trust you will place full value on the merits of Mr Hardwick. [A voice: Speak up, Mr Adams," and roars of laughter.] I am getting an old man now, but if you want me to speak up. I will try. [A voice Yes, I do," and renewed laughter.] Mr Trewent has asked a question, which I will endeavour to answer. He said, in a taunting and energetic manner, Tell me what is a Liberal-Conservative ?" I will endeavour to explain it to you. It is a man whose eyes are duly open to the necessity and advantage of progress in everything, but while he has the conviction on his mind that progress is necessary, that conviction is combined with the convic- tion that the great framework of the constitution under which we have the happiness of living, shall never be impaired, however portions and parts of that building may require restoring or repairing. I shall now propose Mr Hardwick to represent you, and at the same time I offer for him, as his representative, very cordial thanks for the great patience and attention you have paid to me. (Cheers and uproar). Mr T. Roberts, of Milford (whose rising was the signal for renewed uproar) said—I am come here not to talk to your passions, but to your convictions. I am come here to second the nomination oi Mr Hardwick, but in doing so it is not my intention to assail the character of Sir Hugh Owen. In all the relations of private life I be- lieve him to be unassailable. I remember the time when I had great pleasure in supporting the principles which he advocated, and it is no fault of mine if I do not support him on this occasion. [A Voice: -'Yes, yes, it is," and continued uproar.] Although I have always been in favour of progress, I think that the British Con- stitution ought not to be tampered with. We find Sir Hugh Owen going too fast for us. [A voice "No, no," and great uproar. Another voice Order for Lord Dundreary," and much laughter.] I won't detain you long. [A voice Go home," and renewed laughter.] Reference has been made to Sir Hugh Owen's support ot the present Government, and it has been said that he ought to represent these boroughs because he has been a great supporter of Lord Palmerston. Gentlemen, Lord Palmerston is a man on whom many of us look on this side of the question with great affection. We regard him as a great man. [A voice: "Speak up," and laughter.] But, gentlemen, Lord Palmersson and Sir Hugh Owen will not be found in the same lobby when the ballot comes before the House. I have also heard Mr Gladstone's name mixed up with the candidature of the hon baronet; but whether he and Mr Gladstone agree on the question of Church-rates is a very doubtful point. The present Government is made of very dis- cordant materials. (Great uproar.) Gentlemen, the former pledges of Sir Hugh Owen have doubtless been registered in the minds ot most of you-pledges not now named in his address. How many of those pledges has he fulfilled ? Although on many things he is a supporter of the present Government, I doubt much whether he would carry his support to the extent the Cabinet as a body would wish him. I doubt it very much. (A voice Gi ve him a glass of water," and much laughter.) As to Sir Hugh Owen s conduct and his promises to assist us in ti,is locality, so far as we can judge of them they have been quite consistent, for I never heard him make any promises. (Capt. Child: "It's untrue, Rir; a daring falsehood, I tell you," and great uproar) You (addressing Capt. Child) are a gentleman, you are. (Capt. Child I cannot say that of you I don't know you, sir," and continued uproar.) Sir Hugh Owen has pledged himself to support the Government and to advocate the claims of Milford Haven. But what has he done P If, as the gentlemen who proposed and seconded him said, he had lulfilled certain pledges in that respect, where are the evidences ? On the north or south side of the haven ? Echo answers Where ?" (Cheers and uproar.) I come forward to second the nomiiation of a gentleman who says he will do the place some good. It is quite true that he has got a long purse, and I come here to day, because I believe he will fulfil his pledges. (A voice: "We don't want him," and uproar.) Gentlemen, if you had had a good representative in the House of Commons during the last lour years, who would have exerted himself in the interest of this locality, we should now be enjoying the fruits of those exertions. If be h d applied to the Government for the extension of our Dock-yard; if he had asked that the ships of war should come here in- stead of going to Plymouth to be paid off, he might have done some good. But after all that has been said about him, he has done us very little good as a repre- sentative. (A voice: How did you oppose Col. Greville at the last election r" and great uproar in the body of the Hall.) I don't know how many of you possess the franchise, but I should be very sorry to see it invested in some of you (Renewed uproar ) I boldly confess to you that I am not in favor of universal suffrage. I believe it would be a positive disgrace to this country if the franchise were to be con- ferred upon those coarse- grained fellows before me. (Trembndous uproar. A voice .1 That's a public insult;" another voice Turn him out," and great excitement, the proeeedings being stopped for some minutes.) Gentlemen, you are listening to a few noisy non electors and not to the voters.) Renewed uproar.) Capt Owen: We ought tothank this gentleman for bringing us another hundred votes," and great cheering and uproar.) I have nearlydone. (A voice, very glad to hearit." and laughter.) I hope, genemen, we shall all part as good friends as we met. (A voice: "Never," and renewed uproar, during which Mr Roberts resum- ed his seat.) The Mayor—Has any other voter another candidate to nominate. (A voice "Yes, I nominate Mr Daw- kins," and much laughter. Capt Child: I propose my friend Mr Adams, here; he is a much more fit and proper person than Hardwick." (Renewed laughter.) Sir Hugh Owen (who was very warmly received, the audience greeting him with several volleys of lusty cheers) said—I have much pleasure in standing before you to-day. It is always to me a great pleasure to come to the bar of your judgment. (Great cheering.) You have known me from my youth, and I am sure you will give me a fair hearing and a fair judgment. (Re- newed cheers.) I have to thank the gentleman who has just seconded the nomination of Mr Hardwick for that which I cannot conscicncionsly say I deserve—the high eulogium he has passed upon me. I have en- deavoured to do my duty honestly and fearlessly, and if he has judged me too well. I have the more to thank him for. It is well known to you all that one of your neighbours,highlyrespectcd, sorespeetedthat,there can be no dissentient voice on that heacl-my late honour- able opponent—has been solicited to offer himself as a candidate, in the Conservative interest., for the repre- sentation of your boroughs. And, let me ask you, who so fit a person as Mr Meyrick to represent you ? I feel deeply indebted to Mr Meyrick, and I think every one present interested in the welfare of Pembroke will be indebted to him, because, when he saw he could not himself represent the borough, he said, I will not lend myself to any party to disturb the peace of the borough. (Loud cheers.) Now. gentlemen, I am not going to say a disparaging word of any living soul, but I would ask, Who has been the means of disturbing the peace of this borough ? I say it is that guy, Earl of Warwick, the king-maker (pointing to Mr Adams), who has brought Mr Hardwick down. (Roars of laughter.) It is he who fancies he can return a mem- ber for the borough or the county. He it was who proposed the member for your county, and he comes here to-day and proposes a stranger against a local man. [A voice He is mistaken this time," and cheers.] But I don't blame him for that. Mr Adams is no doubt a highly respectable man, although he used that ominous word, money," which he says has been mis- understood; but they have a saying in the north, and it is a good one, too, that it does not require a man of very great sagacity, when he sees shells to guess eggs. cheers and laughter.) I consider the allusion to ??.y?ceedingly infelicitous and inappropriate. Itwas there 1C1 £ US '?peoch, no doubt; and there were parties P,?-btP, ?"?of those coarse grained fellows ?(lau?ht? ? ? might possibly have misunderstood mind Of 'It b,v"l n9 that delicate, high-formed tile L llus'o" +  ? "o?oi?'bble gentleman—men corrupt enough to see SOT^e^hing in the distance which he COUI(I Tievei- see j i,oic?: How do you like that, Alr Ad, '111(i laughter.) Gentlemen, a new feature has appeared i n this contes whIch has brought out  You have men in your immediate neighbourhood of the highest order to stand—you have Mr Adams, a gentleman of property and influence, why not have him? Why search London foi a stranger? I cannot for a moment bring myself to believe that the electors of Pembroke will have a stranger, an unknown stranger. (Several voices: "Never.") Something has been said of the Carlton Club-that Mr Hardwick has been sent here by the Carlton Club, and a highly res- pectable gentleman has denied that statement, but if that gentleman is correct, then Mr Hardwick comes here with forged papers. What is the meaning of the re- commendation in pink? We know that the Carlton Club is not very scrupulous in the use of its money; and it was very dangerous to connect the Carlton Club with money, though Mr Adams could not see it. (Mi- Adams: I never spoke of the Carlton Club.) Mr Adams says he said nothing about the Carlton Club. (Mr Adams:" I did not.") But others have; and, further I have seen a painted envelope, and Mr Adams's signature on it. (Mr Adams, jun., solicitor: I signed the address.) And do you intend to dissociate Mr llard wick's name with the Carlton Club ? (Mr Adams jun.: The Carlton Club recommended him to the elec- tors.) That's what I say, and the hon gentleman says so too. (Laughter and cheers.) Gentlemen, I will tell you why I object to Mr Hardwick, and I will tell you some reasons why the electors of Pembroke should not endorse the bill presented to them by a stranger. I object to Mr Hardwick because he represents a class of persons I should not like to see in power. I don't wish to say anything against Mr Hardwick: he is, I believe a respectable gentleman, belonging to a respectable firm, but he represents a class which I should be very sorry to see dominant in this country—that of parliament- ary agents or speculative lawyers. (Cheers.) No, gen- tlemen, you are all educated men; you all know what is going on in the world around you. The newspapers are read by everybody in this room, and you daily see the results of the successful endeavours of the independent parliamentary speculative lawyers to bring schemes before the public. (Cheers.) Look at the ruin they bring upon thousands of persons. It is true that many of them are respectable men hut it is also true that many of them are not respectable. You see their schemes, and you see the bubbles burst from day to day, leaving only ruin and remorse behind them. (Cheers.) Mr Hardwick, you have been told, is a man of money, and you have likewise been told that he knows how to take care of it. He will invest it only in those things that will bring benefit to him- self. As to the many fine promises he makes, it re- quires no great prophet to predict that they will all meet with the fate of pie-crusts. (Laughter.) There's nothing substantial about them. He says he will bring great docks to Milford. I hope he will, with all my heart I have no objection to docks. He says he will open up immense fields of coal in the country. I sincerely hope he will. Mr Hardwick tells you that he will bring packet stations to the neighbourhood and fill your harbour with ships. I wish he would. Now, Mr Potter would have had some right to promise you those things, connected as he is with the greatest rail- way in the world. If he had come forward as a can- didate I should not have been surprised, neither could I have shown any grounds of objection. But, Mr Hardwick, what could he do for you ? We know noth- ing of him and until we see these things carried out we look upon his promises as a fabric very fairy-like indeed, and unsubstantial. As an old-fashioned man I look much to the future by the past. (Great uproar in the body of the Hall, and loud cries on the police to turn the disturber out.) Dont blame the poor man its the Carlton Club beer is at fault. (Much laughter.) I was saying, gentlemen, that we know nothing of Mr Hardwick. I know a gentleman, who I believe is a director of the Huberston Docks at Milford, a highly- respectable gentleman, and a well-wisher of Milford Haven—I heard him say at Pater, the other evening, that he had been the organ on many occasions for seeking assistance in promoting a scheme highly favourable to Milford, but he had never received one farthing, not one iota of practical assistance, from this Mr Hardwick, who is going to do so much for you. (Cheers.) Having alluded to the past, I will now allude briefly to the present What has Mr Hard- wick done for you during this contest ? I will tell you. If you had travelled from Pem- broke to Tenby and back, and had seen as much immo- rality and drunkenness as I have seen, you would not say he had done nothing. (Cheers.) No doubt he has plenty of money but is that a proper expenditure of money (renewed cheering)—money spent in the de- moralisation of the people. [Mr Lewis, of Norchard, dissented. He was understood to say that he had tra- velled in that direction, and had seen no drunkenness.] There are are none so blind as those who will not see but perhaps the gentleman could not see. (Much laughter.) I say that the money has been spent in the demorahsatIOn of the people, and a great responsibility rests upon those who have introduced this man and his money amongst us. (Loud cheers.) I am sorry to see so much wealth misused. I have certainly seen an extravagant expenditure of money before but I do not believe that any previous candidate for the Pem- broke boroughs has ever thrown his money away in the reckless way in which Mr Hardwick had been expend- ing his wealth. I think I can venture to say that on the present occasion the whole of my election expenses will not exceed £15. (Cheers.) I will just ask the gentlemen who seconded Mr Hardwick's nomination one question. He has said that if I had represented Liberal-Conservatism he would have gone for me. Now, I don't know what he means anything that will suit his purpose, I suppose. I will ask him this ques- tion, and I expect him to answer it manfully, for he docs not stick at much. He says if I had been a Liberal- Conservative, he would have voted for mc, and I now ask him, If a Liberal candidate had come down prepared with promises to make docks at Milford, and prea..r? to purchase Mr Roberta's interest in the yard won? he have voted for hIm? My question (addressing Mr Roberts) is a simple one. You say you oppose me because I am not a Conservative. [Mr Roberts T sented, but was met by loud cries of turn him out "1 Something has been said by Mr Trewent to the effect that this seat should be occupied by some one who differed in politics from the other two members. Now it will probably be remembered by gentlemen present that at the last contest similar words were uttered by an esteemed friend, and on that occasion a warm sub porter of mine, but who I am sorry to find is to-day opposed to me. [Colonel Greville That was a poli tical contest entirely.] We have a political question before us now. The gentleman who proposed and seconded me have put it as a political question but I shall say little to you about that. Some persons call themselves Whigs, others call themselves Conservative^s and others call themselves Conservative-Liberil (laughter)—but there is no mistake about my polif My programme is broad and plain, and by that I ?.?' or fall. (Cheers.) I call things by their proper na?e I call a boat a boat, and the ballot the ballot. (Heal" hear.) I feel these sentiments strongly, gentlemen and put them before you plainly and if you don't like me, you have your remedy. (Cheers.) It has been thrown out against me that I am an advocate of the ballot. Why am I ? If any one will look to the south or north of this town, he will see certain things done which I in my younger days do not remember. I have seen men ejected from their farms, I have seen houses vacated by some and afterwards filled by others because they had chosen to vote conscientiously, All this I have seen done by Liberals and Conservatives; and until landlords ceased to put on the screw, I will not cease to vote for the ballot. (Cheers.) Until thev give an assurance to the voter that he shall vote as he pleases, conscientiously vote, I will continue to advo- cate the ballot. I will also vote for the extension of the franchise to £6 householders, because I have a higher opinion of you than to call you by that name which has been applied to you by the sconder of my opponent, who said you are a set of coarse-grained fellows. (Uproar.) I think you have as much right to the franchise as the honourable gentleman himself. There is not one of you coarse-grained fellows that I do not respect as much as I do him. (Cheers, and great uproar in consequence of some filthy expressions used towards the speaker by a drunken fellow named Evans a partizan of the other side.) The Mayor—Evans, if you continue to interrupt the speakers I shall order you into custody. Sir Hugh Owen continued — I should say the working-classes are highly fitted for the franchise, which I trust the Liberal Government in the next Parliament will give to them. Gentlemen, important questions hang upon the present election. Will you go forward in the van of progress, or will you go back. Are you to be represented in the coming Parliament by the gentleman who has been sent here from the Carlton Club ? Some of those gentlemen would rather go back- ward than forward. Are you going to throw in your lot with them ? (A voice We are going to have a Conservative Government, again.) I hope you will keep-them when you get them. I believe that when Lord Palmerston shall be taken away from amongst us— gra^ that that day is far distant—that we sh?a ilhavenodimculty in picking a man from the Liberal ranks to fill his place. There is as good fish in the sea, gentlemen, as ever was caught and we have as good men amongst us now as any that have preceded mem. (Great uproar, amidst which Evans was re- moved from the Hall in the custody of the police.) Gentlemen, we have had a good deal of talk, and some good talk, and I hope not unprofitable talk to you. It has been said that some of you are coarse-grained fel- lows, but the only coarse-grained fellow 1 have seen amongst you to-day belongs to the hon. gentleman s party, and he has been ejected. (Cheers and laughter.) It has been said I have done nothing for the boroughs. That is not quite correct. I have done something for the extension of the Dock-yard and I have reason to believe that it will be extended very shortly. (Cheers.) I have done something to promote steam communica- tion with Milford and I have done something towards getting some redcoats here again, and I have also rea- son to believe you will seè them here very • When Mr Roberts says that I have not done much f,oi the locality, he says that which is true but when. says that I have not tried to do something, he says mas which is not tr?e. (CheeM.) Gentlemen, I loost0 me result of the poll with the utmost confidence. The result will show that the representation of this borough does not rest with any three persons-I allude to the immortal three below. (Laughter.) They thought they could get a representative returned who would carry out their own opinions but how they could come to that conclusion-wise men as they are-it is diffi- cult to conceive when the only gentleman who had any chance of being returned-I allude to Mr Meyrick —has behaved so honourably to me. I must say that Mr Meyrick has acted nobly in this matter. In the treatment of his tenants he had set a noble example to neighbouring landlords. If one of his tenants were to say to him, "Shall I vote for Mr Hardwick ?" he would reply, "Vote for the man of your choice." (Cheers.) I trust that principle that has now been in- augurated in this borough will be taken up by the gentlemen on that side [the right side]. (Laughter.) Don't take away your tenant's house or his farm be- cause he happens to have a vote and is man enough to use it as he wishes. (Cheers.) And now let me beg of you to attend the poll at an early hour to-morrow. I assure you I do not care personally for my own return but should I have the honour of receiving the represen- tation at vour hands for the second time, I shall value it the more because it is a free gift. (Cheers.) Gen- tlemen, I have no money to throw away I have not opened a single public-house I have not given away one pint of beer, nor do not intend doing so ai-id, as I before said, about £1.) is all I have spent. (Cheers.) I say, the, gentlemen, that if I am chosen by your free voice, I shall occupy a proud position* and as long as I live, your kindness on this occasion will live in my grateful recollection. (Applause.) That is the way to give your votes. I feel that the little annoyance of a contested election is as nothing compared with that friendship which I have enjoyed for a long time, and which does not seem to have lessened, if I may judge by the kind voices who have greeted me to-day. And, gentlemen, let me bope that after the battle has been fought-when the battle of principle and of progress shall have ended, that no ill-feeling will remain amongst us. I hope that the same honest shake of the hand and the same kindly feeling that existed before the election will continue to exist after it is over. (The hon. baronet resumed his seat amidst loud and general applause.) Sir Hugh Owen (after the applause had subsided) said-I have got a request to make, which is only fair to the absent candidate. We are Liberals in our views, gentlemen. (Hear, hear.) If Mr Greville will give us a speech, I shall be very glad to hear him, and I hope you will give him a patient hearing; although I dare say he will give me a dig or two. But never mind that. There was no man in my late contest who stood by my side so steadfastly as he did and although he is to- day opposed to me, I have the utmost respect for an old and kind friend, and I am sure there is not one of you who will not listen with great attention to what he has to say. (Hear, hear.) Col. Greville (who was very warmly received) said- It is by your courtesy, gentlemen, that I address you. I have learnt by experience that what a man does not do for himself will not be done for him by another party. Having other serious occupation I did not see whether my name appeared on the register of voters or not. I trusted to other persons to look after that busi- ness and therefore, although I have the honour of being amongst you, I have no voice, no influence here to-day. You have heard me on former occasions sup- port Col. Owen throughout this borough. I honoured him for advocating those Liberal measures which for thirty years and more you know I have advocated, I was glad to see him come up to me but I am also sorry to find that he is going too fast for me. He is going on the locomotive instead of the stage-coach. Sir Hugh Owen came to me and told me his views for his future parliamentary career, and I told him where I should stop and where I thought I should differ with him. This was about a year ago. Well, in the month of November last, if I recollect rightly, Sir Hugh Owen addressed a large meeting of his constituents at Pem- broke-Dock, and in that address he delivered some sentiments with which I could not agree. He came to me on the next day, and told me what was going on. The first part of the conversation was confidential be- tween friends, but the second part was of a public nature. I remember that the point on which I differed most with him was the allusion he made to the port of Milford and I must remark here that the outlying ports have not taken a great portion of his considera- tion, but yet I feel sure that one day they will have a great portion of that consideration. If I were to add my own private interests to the public view I take of this matter, I might be more loud in my condemnation of persons, and much would be said that years of re- gret would not wipe away. But I find myself in the position of a friend opposing a friend, and it is neces- sary for me to state the ground of rupture. I oppose him because he has not considered the claims of the electors generally in these boroughs, which it was his duty to have done. I will not recall his words, but I was glad to hear him say what he did as to the rising prospects of the borough he was speaking of. I felt it as a compliment. But there is a portion of your bo- roughs he does not take into consideration he has turned his back upon that portion. I told him so, in a pleasant good-tempered manner, and I think he will say that my views were honestly expressed. (Col. Owen said he did not admit the charge of neglect brought against him.) There can be no doubt that in the hearts of his constituents, from the meanest to the highest, Col. Owen has a warm place. At the present time, however, a contest has arisen, and he is opposed by a gentleman who has come down from London. He is come down here from London, not a stranger to the advantages of your port, though a stranger personally to you. He has been down in your port trying to do what you ought to do for yourselves. He was engaged four years ago in trying to bring a railway down from the north to Milford Haven—a direct line that would brino- that which you have always been looking after, a stream of commerce from north to south. I know something of it, for I was connected with him in that scheme. But it was not carried out, because you would not come forward to assist. [A voice: "We believe you The gentleman behind your back now would not assist him."] There has been an allusion made to Mr Hardwick by a gentleman with whom I have been in strict friendship for some years. He has represented me many times when I have not been able to be pre- sent myself- He is a gentleman well-known in your county and therefore, appearing before you as a mem- ber of a learned profession, his opinions would natu- rally carry weight with them. I allude to my friend Mr Ben. T. Williams, who made a speech the other evening which has considerably astounded me. Of all times, he has chosen that of a general election to com- municate that which he obtained under professional confidence. I have known Mr B. T. Williams intimate- ly for years, and have spoken to him of my friend Sir Hugh Owen, as I have no secrets from him, and have opened my heart freely to both. I told Mr Williams that which I did not wish everybody in the world to know because I thought I was safe in his hands. I did so for the reason that I thought he would have more opportunlties of seeing Sir Hugh than myself, and because I thought we thoroughly understood one another. I have been mistaken in Mr Williams. In combat I thought him discreet. I thought from his connection with the bar that he would have been dis- creet enough to hold back the extravagant words he used. He is a grave gentleman, educated to the bar, whose whole soul and spirit is in his profession—a man serious of thought, deliberate in action—a man to trust, not a man to watch fearing he would make a sudden mistake. But he had laid aside the insignia of his office, doffed his wig and gown, and armed himself cap-a-pie, and like another knight errant he has had his tilt at the political windmill and with the same result- I believe he has damaged the cause of his friend. I was sorry to read the report of his speech and should like if he was here that I might tell him what I think of it. But I hope that those who are here to-day will tell him that he has done no good to his friend—that he has shot his arrow over the house and hurt his brother. There was one element upon which Sir Hugh touched tenderly if not gracefully—the part I took in this election when Mr Jenkins was brought for- ward. On that occasion I heard that he was a man of great enterprise and energetic, with great expanse of mind, great aptitude for talking, and that he took a very proper view of the circumstances. That gentle- man called upon me, and favoured me with some of his views, and I at once told him that I thought his conversation had better be preliminary. I believe, if you could get him amongst you he would do you some good. I told him frankly that he was not quite big enough for us, but that he had a wide field before him, and that if he went on persever- ingly the time would in all probability come when he would be big enough. On the following day Sir Hugh Owen called upon me, and we conversed more upon political subjects than usual. I said I was sorry I could not go with him, and told him my reasons. He asked me if I Was going to vote for Mr Jenkins, and I told him I would not promise. I told him I int ended to keep my vote in my own hand: and I say to you now, Keep your vote in your hand; use your own judgment, ilio,e it for yourselves." fA voice: "they won't, allow us to do that.") More shame for you. Every man's vote ought to be in his own hand" At that time, Mr Jenkins being a perfect stranger and Sir Hugh being an old and esteemed friend of mine, although we differed on some points, I did not like to promise Mr Jenkins, but I think Sir Hugh will now say that he is a gentle- man thoroughly liberal in bis' views, and of a good mind. At a late meeting Sir Hugh congratulated Mr Jenkins and said he was proud of his opponent. At that time there was no talk of Mr Hardwick. [A voice: h YeE, yes."] At the time I am speaking of, the time when I saw Mr Jenkins on the one day and Sir Hugh Owen on the following day. I had not the slightest in- timation of the candidature of Mr Hardwick. It was subsequently I heard of him. When he came down here lie called upon me. as he naturally would do as an old acquaintance. I told him mv views and the course I would maintain; but nothing further passed between Mr Hardwick and myself. Some days after, Mr Hard- wick addressed the electors of Milford, and I was amongst the crowd to hear him. Now Mr Hardwick certainly did make a declaration, a solemn pledge, which seems to be misunderstood. It is always well, gentlemen, to hear both sides of the question. He said it was a matter of surprise to him that no docks had been constructed at Milford; that he could not conceive why, with such advantages of water, no docks had been constructed. I believe he said he would pledge himself that if he were returned for these boroughs, it would not be long before those docks were completed. (A voice: "Let us have the docks first, and then we'll return him.") I am giving you the substance of what he said, in order that you may judge him fairly, and I hope some gentleman will correct me if I do not put it fairly before you. There is that innate spirit of fair play in the breast of an Englishman that will not allow an absent friend to be misrepresented. (Cheers ) Mr Hardwick said more. He asked why, with such advantages, we had not made something of Tenby ? And, gentlemen, why is it that everybody seems to see the advantages you possess better than yourselves ? He said that you ought to have a Brigh- ton in Pembrokeshire. He said it could be done, but he did not tell you he was going to do it. (A voice: He said he had the money.") Money has been rung into your ears, but I wish I could ring it into your pockets. (Hear, hear.) My only desire is that you may have a member who will represent you as you ought to be represented. (A voice: Why don't you come on, Colonel ?") Because I have something better to do. I have served you in a better way, my friends, during the last ten years, though you don't know it. (Loud cheers.) Mr Hardwick was treated as an adventurer, but I am glad you express a better opinion of him to-day. Mr Benjamin Williams came forward in the interest of Sir Hugh Owen at Pembroke-Dock, and on that occasion he said some things which I cannot allow to pass without notice and without contradiction. This is one of those things that should not remain unanswered. Mr Benjamin Williams says—" He would now tell them what Mr Hardwick really was, then they could judge whether he was able to do as much as he promised. He was a London attorney, and it was not very long since he was an articled clerk in the firm of Davidson & Co. He was now a juior partner in the firm of Turner, Sole and Hardwick. Great as was the interest felt by that gentleman in this neighbourhood, his name had never yet turned up in connection with any of the schemes for developing the resources of the haven, either as a supporter, or even a sympathizer and last year, when he (Mr Williams) was engaged in promoting some commercial enterprises that would have materially benefited the haven he laid the schemes before Mr Hardwick, and the answer he had received from that gentleman was that he approved of the projects, but that his capital was all embarked in other schemes. He (Mr Williams) would not have felt justified in re- vealing those matters of private business, but for the way in which Mr Hardwick had boasted that he could forward the interests of this neighbourhood." (A gentleman on the bench, a supporter of Sir Hugh Owen, interrupted the Colonel repeatedly; he said it was not fair to read the report in the absence of Mr Williams, because he might not be correctly reported. He also said that the Colonel had had indulgence enough, and ought to sit down.) A gentleman tells me that I have had indulgence enough, but am I to be put to silence by such an observation as that ? (Loud cries of No, no," and cheers.) Mr Williams said this publicly. Besides, I am speaking for one who is not here. I wish Mr Williams were here; I am sorry he is absent. (A voice: He will be here to-morrow.") I hope he will. Mr Williams spoke of his personal knowledge of Mr Hardwick. This concerns you all. This is a question between truth and mis-statement. Mr Williams may be mistaken, or I may be. He said he thought it right to tell the electors the real position of Mr Hardwick. And so will I, gentlemen. He does not know him as well as I do. (Cheers.) The only way in which Mr Williams was acquainted with Mr Hard- wick was because I requested him to call upon him on business. That was upon business connected with the interests of your county. (Cries of No, no.") Many of you know that last year great anxiety was shown for the revival of a railway scheme from north to south, the success of which depended upon the en- couragement it received in this county. Mr Hard- wick was prepared to produce a large portion of the capital, under certain conditions of course. If I come and ask you for £ 5, would you give it me without asking what I am going to do with it. (Hear, hear., Would you put your money into any scheme without knowing what you were about ? Besides, Mr Hard- wick does not introduce that money as his own, but he represents other parties who will give the money provided they can see their way clearly. You have never given encouragement to those who come forward with their capital. Why not begin now ? I have been named as being personally interested in bring forward these schemes and I reply, where is the man that can reproach me with having selfish motives ? Mr W. Robertson has made certain statements, & I now tell you (addressing Mr Robertson) that you stated what is not correct. (Mr Robertson: I will answer him," and confusion.) The Mayor—I think personalities should be excluded from our proceedings to-day. If Col. Greville says something to Mr Robertson, and he is called upon to answer him, and Colonel Greville says something in reply to that again, we shall not finish to-night. Col Greville-You have been told that Mr Hardwick is not present to-day, and that he is absent in conse- quence of domestic affliction, and that when that is over he will be here. Keep your votes until he comes. Mr Williams said he professed to give money, but that when money was required it was not forthcoming. I say that is not correct. Gentlemen, I have intruded upon you too long already, and I will not go into the political principles involved. You know my principles, and I assure you I would not have come here to day if I thought they were not valuable in your eyes. There are, however, other principles involved in this contest, principles which I hope are appreciated by you. I will leave the matter in your hands, with the simple observation that the public interest should be considered before private purposes. (Cheers.) Mr Robertson rose to reply to Col. Greville's remarks, but- The Mayor, interposing, said-I really do not think we are here for that purpose. We are here, gentlemen, for the purpose of electing a member for these boroughs. Sir Hugh Owen has been proposed and seconded Mr Hardwick has been proposed and secon- ded Sir Hugh Owen has addressed you on his own behalf, and Col. Greville has spoken for Mr Hardwick. I do not think, therefore, that I should be justified in keeping the electors here to listen to personal squabbles. I will now proceed to take the show of hands, and those who are in favour of Sir Hugh Owen will signify the same by holding up their right hand. (A forest of hands were held up amidst great cheering.) The Mayor then called upon those in favour of Mr Hardwick to hold up their hands, when about a dozen persons responded. Dr Mansel Sir Hugh for ever. Let us give him a jolly cheer. (The appeal was readily met, and the gallant Colonel was cheered enthusiastically for some seconds. ) The Mayor declared the show of hands to be in favour of Sir Hugh Owen, and a poll was demanded on behalf of Mr Hardwick. Sir Hugh proposed a vote of thanks to the Mayor for the able manner in which he had conducted the pro- ceedings and the proposition was seconded by Mr Adams, and heartily responded to. Mr Trewent explained that when he spoke of Mr Adams and his remarks about money, he did not for one moment impute to Mr Adams that he bad offered anything in the shape of an insult to the people. (Hear, hear.) Mr Robertson then entered into a statement of considerable length, for the purpose of showing that Col. Greville was incorrect when formerly he stated that the Great Eastern could not come up as far as Neyland, and that the Immortal ite had struck opposite Neyland. For while the Im- mortalite had drawn only 30ft. of water there was 60ft. at the place she was said to have struck; while the Queen's pilot bad informed him that he could take that ship as far as Langum Pool. Mr Robertson quoted other authorities such as Mr Brunei, Mr Talbot, and others, who fixed upon Neyland for the terminus of the railway, there being better accommodation there for large ships than at any other place in the haven. With regard to politics, he opposed Mr Hardwick be- cause he (Mr Robertson) was a Liberal and he pre- ferred Sir Hugh to Mr Jenkins because the former was in favour of the ballot. The proceedings then terminated. The polling commenced at the different Polling Places on Thursday morning, at eight o'clock, and terminated at four o'clock. We last week gave a telegram an- nouncing the result of the election, and containing the returns up to the close of the poll at Pembroke, rembroke-Dock, and Tenby, and the majority at Milford at Wiston. We now give the official DECLARATION OF THE POLL. The declaration of the poll was made on Friday morning, at 11 a.m., by his Worship the Mayor, who, after a few preliminary remarks, declared the numbers for the several districts to stand as follows Owen. Hardwick. Pembroke 214 110 Penibroke-Dock 348 55 Tenby 77 39 Milford. 25 56 Wiston 4 44 668 304 Total majority for Sir Hugh Owen.. 364. He therefore declared Colonel Owen to be duly elected. This announcement was received with considerable cheers after which, Col. Owen rose and said-The declaration of the poll just made has imposed upon me a burden 1 am not well able to bear, and I owe to each of you a debt of gratitude I shall never be able to repay. I came before you as an old friend and neighbour. 1 had no money to purchase your votes they were given without money. Your free good-will and friendship have carried the day for me. There. fore, anything I can say will fall short of what I really wish to say, but I feel that I owe to you all an eternal debt of gratitude. 1 will now glance at the state of the poll in each of the boroughs, and commence with Tenby. At the last election Tenby gave me a majority of 18 yesterday my majority was 38 and that I think proves that during the four years I have sat in the last parliament their good opinion of me has not been decreased. The majority at Pembroke is also considerable and it is a majority any man may be justly proud of. I know how some of the votes recorded against me were obtained-I need not stop to enquire. Money, no doubt, was employed and votes legiti- mately given foi services legitimately rendered. That I think would take off a considerable number of those who voted against me. At Pembroke-Dock 1 am happy to say that there was no falling off of constancy. There was an element there that money could not grapple with hence the glorious majority registered • for me there. When I went to Pembroke-Dock, the other evening, some one cried out, Well done, Sir Hugh. 1 will reverse that, and say, Well done, Pembroke-Dock." If Pembroke and Pembroke-Dock continued liberal, as now, they could always return a liberal candidate, and prove that it was useless for that high-bred animal a Liberal-Conservative—to come among them. At Wiston there were forty-fottr votes recorded against me, and only four for me. 1 attribute this to tLe influence of a noble earl, who sees everything through Tory spectacles. The voters were led like sheep to the slaughter. 1 know that many there are friends of mine, and Wiston offers a favourable field for the working of the ballot. I now come to that dark spot on the constituency- Milford-where the influence of Colonel Greville is strong and powerful. 1 highly respect and esteem that gentleman, as his conduct in the matter was con- sistent, he having told me openly in the hall on the day of nomination that he would oppose me. But 1 blame those persons who, having promised me their votes, after hearing the decision of Colonel Gre- ville, suddenly turned round and voted for Mr Hardwick in other words, they made promises which they could not keep. (The Colonel concluded his address by saying that he should endeavour honestly and fearlessly to fulfil the high trust reposed in him, and by paying some graceful compliments to the ladies who supported him so well, many of whom were present, wearing the colour of their party.) Three cheers were now given for Colonel Owen, Cap- tain Child, Mr Trewent, Dr Bryant, Rev. W. Powell, and other prominent suporters of Sir Hugh. Captain Child responded in a neat speech. Colonel Owen proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Dawkins, mayor, for presiding, saying that he did not believe there was a better chief magistrate in the country. Mr Thomas Lewis, Norchard, formally seconded the motion, which was carried amid stentorian cheering. After the proceedings in the hall, a procession was formed, headed by a brass band, and marched through the principal part of the town. The same evening a monster meeing was held at Pater, and speeches delivered from the Bush Hotel.