Star. — London, England, 1820-12-29 00:00:00

nymovni pinworm MEETING. irl 3 Y9 21; 50 ind 'ro. bta- w. 01'- 4 6 , ualt ra. has foe of )nte the and and ring Gas? uuif tat in -1 by i by tbe thi mai aid* ADC I TO. ate knds Frost sobs; t that yor. beim. teed -s rered and !tont. Cut* Kph, 9'a Ces f the )f fo. its in )rt et la &- ohm* is bar- No !cad- and item r am- A highly respectable Meeting was held on Tuesday the 26th inst. at the London Inn, Plymouth, to take into consideration the propriety of voting an Address to his Majesty, expressive of their attachment to his erson• and praying him to dismiss for ever from his councils his present advisers. The proceedings of the Meeting commenced at eleven o'clock, when ADDIS Aacilen, Esq. was una bin-toasty called to the Chair. CHARLES BIRD, Esqs proposed the first Resolution.l I beg (said he) to congratulate you on having so re :pectable a Chairman, and a man whom you know to be so truly patriotic. I have likewise to congra tulate you on the defeat of the Bill of Pains and Penalties against her Majesty. I have read in some % fournals that the Ministerial bantling was strangled by that magnanimous political midwife, Lord Liver -01—( Loud laughter) p--but my opinion is, that it was stunned by the deep toned thunder of the British oice—( Loud cheerio; )!—it was that which defeated the Bill, and must eventually save the country.— ?n pre acing the Resolutions which I shall this day submit to )ou, I have abstained from everything which could inflame the public mind, and what is contained in them I trust will meet your approbation : they comprehend a general state of the distress the country is now in—(llear, hear).—l feel most con sciously that, but for the public feeling excited in the case of our Queen, the blood and treasure of the coun try would have been spilt and squandered in an un hallowed crusade against the liberty of Naples. The British nation is in such a state at this time, it is im possible to say what events will occur; that a black cloud darkens our political horizon, is evident to the most superficial observer. I wish I could say, there was the least prospect that the persecution of our Queen was not to be persisted in ; at all events my rra) cr is that it may be defeated if again attempted. There is one subject whickl must not sit down with out observing to you—it has been said to me, in a pointed manner, you ma., hale numbers, but we shall have re-pectability. lam oUliged to ask these Gen tlemen what is the fair criterion of respectability? if these doctrines ate carried much further, they will divide the country int° two pantie,, the public pau pers, and the parochial paupers, and widen the breach which too unhappily exists between the higher sad lower orders of the State ; and pot off to a dis tant day that personal concord and national har mony, which alone can heal the distractions of our country. Respectability can be in actions only, and not in birth or fortune—l would address such in the language in the Poet : • Say what's nobility, ye gilded train? Does virtue give it, or cast gold sustain? Blooms the form fairer, if the birth be high; Or takes the vital stream a richer dye? What ! tiw' a long Patrician line ye claim, Are noble souls entail'd upon a name? Cor.q'rors may ermine out the lordly earth; Virtue's the herald that proclaims its worth. 'Vice levels all, however high or low, And all the diff'rence but consists in show, Who asks, for alms, or supplicates a place, Alibe is beggar, tho' in rags, or lace: Alike his Country's scandal and its curse, Who voids a vete, or who purloins *parser I will now call your attention again to the Resolu tions; their object is to convey not only our own sen timents, but that which is of much more consequence— the state of your country, to the foot of the Throne. There are individuals who say, that thelpyal Addresses now flowing in to the Throne are meant as a set-off against the Addresses presented to the Queen; such is nil my opinion—l believe them to be got up by the Ministry, to impose upon the King, and impress uron his mind that the country has approved of their measut es." The Learned Gentleman now proposed the first Resolution, when Joni WERE CLARK, Esq. seconded it, and said— lam convinced of the necessity of this Meeting ; I am certain that, whatever may be said as to our b eing Radicals, we are the persons who wish to see the laws legally executed. If it be Radicalism to wish to see the House of Peers administer the laws to the people with equity, and the House of Commons doing the people justice, then, Gentlemen, I am a Radical, and glory in the name. All genuine lovers of their country must wish for a Reform ; and what I want to see, is the honest man live by the sweat of his brow." The Resolution was carried unanimously, when Mr. BIRD again rose, and moved the second Reso lation, which was seconded by JOHN SAHNDERS, Esq. and also carried unanimously with loud cheers. The Learned Gentleman, previous to putting the third Resolution, said, if there is a person who can", disprove the truth of this Resolution, let him is mercy to the Country and mankind start forward and do so: he then read it, and it was seconded by' Capt. W.H. BENNETT, and also carried unanimously. Mr. BIRD then proposed the fourth Resolution, Mich was seconded by Mr. J. HINE, in a speech which was much cheered, and carried also unanimously. Mr. WOTTON, jun. proposed a Vote of Thanks to CHARLES BIRD, Esq. for his prompt and manly con duct in stepping forward, at the solicitation of his in dependent townsmen, in support of their rights and privileges as British subjects. The Motion was seconded by Mr. Okz.zvatz, and unanimously carried. Mr. BIRD taunted thanks, and then proceeded to propose an Address to his dIAJESTY, incorporating um first four Resolutions. It was seconded by JAMES Hoozz, Esq. supported by Mr. ST. JOHN, and carried by acclamation. Other Resolutions as to the presenting the Address were then gone into, Btc. The Meeting then gave cheers, three times three, for the KtNp—the same for the Qvintz—and three times, for the constitutional and independent two I - .l:ndred freemen of Norwich, who promised against *;:e ficedom of that city being presented to the Duke (Jt WELLINGTON ; and, also three cheers were then g•ren for the independent inhabitants of Dock, Stone. •°c"-ise, Plympton, Yalmpton, and the vicinity. At two o'clock the Meeting broke up. Lord CLIFTON has declineci to present the Address, to the KING, which was lately voted by the Corpo.l ration of Canterbury, for which City his Lordship is one of the Members. List of Visitors at Bandenburgh House on Wed' resday last: 'lts Royal Ifighness the Ptince Ltibpold, who remained tWo hours with her Majesty ; Colonel Addenbroke, Lieut.-General tlr R. Fergusson, J. flume, Esq. M.P. Mrs. Hume P. Moore, 11 +0. M.P. Mr. Wyvill , Mrs. Denman, Hume, C Lain Waite, ate. ABEIIDEVI GENERAL COTINIT, The following is a more detailed report of aMeet ing, of which we gave but a very brief sketch in the STAR of Tuesday: • (Prom the Aberdeen Chronicle.) In consequence of a Requisition, signed by the Col' lectors of Taxes for this County, and other Gentle- men, the Lord Lieutenant and Convener fixed Wed-, nesday, the 20th instant, for a Geyeral Meeting of the Noblemen, Deputy-Lieutenants, Justices of Peace, and Commissioners of Supply, to address his MAJESTY. The Meeting accordingly took place, in the New Court House, every part of which was crowded to excess. The Marquis of HUNTLY, Lord Lieutenant, took the Chair. Mr. Thomas, of Pitfodels, opened the proceedings by referring to the Advertisement, signed by the Lord Lieutenant and himself, calling the Meeting. Mr. &mat, of Skene, immediately arose, amidst much applause, and, in strong and emphatic terms, declared his opinion, that neither the Lord Lieute nant nor Convener of the County had any right what ever, jointly or individually, to call a Meeting of the present description. He was aware that, in perilous times, when the country was either menaced with re. bellion or a foreign enemy, the Lord Lieutenant might-call his Deputy-Lieutenants together to con cert measures for the public safety ; but in peaceable times like the present, he contended that he had ao such right ; nor had the Convener of the County any right to call a Meeting upon the Requisition of Free holders or Commissioners of Supply, whose names ought to be published, which had not been the case in the present instance ; and he therefore begged that the Convener would explain to the Meeting who or what Freeholders bad signed the Requisition. Mr. Marinas stated, that although he did not con sider the Gentleman had any right to call for the Re quisition or the names of those who had signed it, yet he did not object to the Requisition being read, which was read accordingly. Dr. Follows said, he had been perfectly clear that the Meeting should be called, and it was a very great mistake that his name did not appear to the Requisi tion, which he would have most cordially signed. The Marquis of HUNTLY then rose, and in a clear and distinct manner addressed the eeting, nearly as follows :•••• 1 4 Gentlemen, it is highly gratifying to me to witness the most respectable body of Gentle men now assembled on this most important occasion ; and I trust that we shall all be unanimous in voting a warm, loyal, and affectionate Address to his Ma jesty ; and I also trust that Gentlemen have come here only with that view ; and whatever Address may be agreed upon, I shall be proud in having the honour offorwarding it. Whatever my political opi nions may be, I have never obtruded them, inpublic or in private, and the line of conduct I have hitherto pursued I sh all; still continue. lam satisfied, Gentle men, that you are assured I have only one object in view, namely, the welfare and interest of this large and important County"—(Hissesfrous Me gallants). Mr. 'num, of Drum, without offering any obser vation, handed an Address across the table. Mr. Minims, in seconding the Address, said, that he would refrain from making any comments upon the terms of it, about which he conceived there could not be two opinions. Major Leiria HAY then spoke nearly to the fol lowing effect ;-44 My Lord, after the very guarded, and appaiently unexceptionable manner in which the Address proposed to the Meeting has been worded, I conceive it necessary to explain the reasons which ac tuate me in dissenting upon the present occasion, and for the vote which I shall consider it my duty to give. In loyalty and attachment to his Majesty, and a firm determination, both as an individual of society and as a servant of the Crown, to use my humble efforts on all occasions to act in a manner calculated to pre serve inviolate the stability of the Throne and the tranquillity of the Country, I will yield to no perm now present ; but, my Lord, on this occasion I COOP sider that every one is called upon to express his opi nion ; and I have no hesitation in declaring my firm conviction, that the great and leading object sought to be obtained, by transmitting the present Address as the sentiments of the County of Aberdeen, is to prop up and sdpport the tottering fortunes of the present Administration—an Administration who havd compromised the dignity of the Crown and the safety of the Country—have excited the derision of foreign nations—nations jealous of our glory, oar prosperity, and, above all, of our national honour, which I trust no set of men will be permitted to wrest from us or to tarnish with impunity. Feeling this in the strongest manner, I will oppose any measure calculated in the most distant way to convey an approval of such con duct ; and, if 1 should stand alone, I am determined to take the sense of the Meeting on the subject"— , (Great applause). Mr. Mums stated his surprise that Major Hay should impute motives which neither the warding of the Address, nor any circumstances which had oc curred in the course of the proceedings could war rant; that he considered the Honourable Gentleman out of order ; and that he had merely introduced the subject of propping up a tottering Administration, for the purpose of indulging in a violent philippic against Ministers; that; for his own part, and he be lieved he might say for all present, there was not the most distant intention of propping up Ministers, whom he wished to be altogether left out of view. Lord Foam trusted that Major Hay would con sent to withdraw his Resolution, and that the Meeting would be unanimous' He could assure that Gentle-‘ man and the Meeting, that Ministers were no way concerned with the Address, which was simply a loyal and constitutional one to the King, and in no way conveyed an approval of the conduct of his Ministers. Mr. MENziEspid, that so far from approving of the conduct of Ministers, directly the centraty was the case. Major HAY still dissented, stating, that did he for a moment suppose that forwarding the present Ad dress would in any shape tend to save his Majesty the pain of listening to the sentiments which the Mi.- nisters had called forth throughout the kingdom, he would cordially vote for any Address that might be proposed. Not believing that likely to be the case, he must still record his disapproval of the measure. Mr. SCENE,. of Skene, rose and said, that he had so much conviction there was a private intention to sup port Ministers by means of the Address, that he was determinEd to oppose it. That ;fit a Meeting of the , -4 , •; C00gy,01011,11.1040110 ti* _Lieutedant bac' id the moat v bandsome maser dned, that there was the itaiOst loyaTti and tranquillity in this part of the country, and that no Meeting like the present was necessatfl . Did his Lordship mean to say that he had new altered his opiniod, and that we were nose disaffected, And in a state of rebellion ? For him self, he had the utmost loyalty and attachment to the throne ; and so far as that went, there was not a than more ready than himself to express it ; bet, at pre sent he taw to necessity for such a measure, nor-such a Meeting—( Applause)—and unless the Address should bear to be confined to the Royal Family alone, he would oppose it. He was always ready and wil ling to support the just and constitutional preroga tives of the King, and was well satisfied of the bless. ings we enjoyed under our free. and happy Constitu tion, if properly administered, but he would never consent, by a side-wind, to give a possibility to Mi. nisters to say that he appcoved of their conduct, which he thought no Man either did or could.— ( Great applause.) Mr. Minims asked why it could be supposed the Address was intended to support Ministers?. He had, already said the reverse was the case. Mr. SKIMS said, the Address itself was sufficient to convince him of the intention. He , asked, what occasion was there for an Address at all? A good deal had been said about blasphemy and sedition— he had heard none of it. Addresses had been pour ing in from one end of the country to the other.in a very different strain, and condemning Ministers; and it was evidently the object of the present one, by a side-wind, to counteract, if possible, the effect of the others—( Applause). Lord Foam again explained, that the Address was confined to the Throne, and could have no effect in supporting Ministers, whose conduct he by ao means wished to touch upon. But he did think ; that when sedition and blasphemy were stalking abroad— Mr. SICENIC.—" My Lord, I am much obliged to you: you have now let out the secret—(Great ap• *use).--.Your. Address is not to the Throne, but to Ministers, against whom any discontent that does exist is directed." Lord FORGES again explained. Mr. M&NZIES also spoke again. Mr. SKINE said, he was unwilling to trespass fur ther on the time of the Meeting; he should only say, that he considered any Address at all to be perfectly unnecessary. But if it must be voted and sent, he held in his hand another Address, which he begged leave to propose as an-amendment. He then moved his Address, which expressed loyalty to his Majesty, but severe censure on his Ministers. It was received with approbation. Major HAY said, that after the clear and able man ner in which his friend, Mr. Skene, had expressed himself, he tonsidered it unnecessary for him to say much in seconding the amendment. His loyalty to his Sovereign, and attachment to the Constitution, he would venture to say, was equal to that of any man in the country; and he hoped that the Constitution n i would yet long flourish, notwithstandi the late in roads which had been 'wide upon it—( pia use). Mr. MINZINA proposed to divide the ouse. Mr. StaNao--" Before dividing, I wish to ask, is the amendment objected to r Mr. MINIMS:L-4' I certainly object to it :—I mean, I would object to it." Mr. ranann, of Inverallochy, said, that be was sure the vote Would decide whether there was a necessity for addressing, and which of the Addresses should be adopted. He said something about , 4 no allusion to politics," and regretted that the Honourable Gentle man should disturb the unanimity of the Meeting. The Meeting then divided, when there appeared.... For the original Address 91 I Forth. Amendment 14 Majority - _ - - _ 77. Each of the Totes for the amendment was loudly cheered, and the announcement of the division re ceived with great disapprobation. Mr. SKINZ protested against the decision, and would state his sentiments afterwards in writing. He trusted that, in future, when the Lord Lieutenant, or Convener of the Counts, called Meetings, on the re quisition of Gentlemen, they would publish the names of the Requisitionists, that it might be seen who and what they were. Lord HUWTLY complimented the Convener, and said, his opinion was still the same with regard to the loyalty and peaceable conduct of this district. He said, he himself disliked Public Meetings very much, but he felt it necessarr to call the present one, in con sequence of the Requisition sent him. Lord Fonus moved the thanks of the Meeting to the Marquis of Huntly, the Lord Lieutenant. Mr. Manua said, that votes of thanks were ge nerally passed and Considered as mere matter of form, and wished that this Meeting should express, in a particular manner, that the vote was net a mere mat ter of form. Mr. Sum said, that whatever difference of opi nion night exist between Lord Huntly and himself, on any points, he was satisfied nothing would ever occur to alter his esteem for his Lordship. Lord }lmam returned thanks, and the Meeting dispersed. His Lordship did not appear to feel at all easy In the Chair, and as he retired to the inn, some marks of disap probation were shewn by the persons at the door of the Court-house. This is the more to be re gretted, considering the popularity he once enjoyed in this town. A letter dated Warwick, December 27, states, that on the preteding day, a Meeting for the ptirpose of congratulating the Qualm was held at Warwick, in consequence of a Requisition signed by above a hun dred of the most repectable inhabitants cf the town. Dr: PARR, the Rev. Messrs. FIELD and WAD; Alder men EDWARDS and COLLINS, Messrs. GRIATNEAD, JONES, COLLINS, Russet, and GOODMAN moved and seconded the . .various R;soldtions, which were sup potted in speeches of great ability and spirit. It had been intended at first to disturb this Meeting by a party of the mock-Loyalists, with a Reverend Gen tleman at their head; but an inspection of the ene my's force convinced them of the futility of any at tempt, and they contented themselves, like the snug .Loyalists of London, by retiring to a corner, where they huddled up an Address to his MAJESTY, in fa vour of those enlightened Ministers who have shewn such admirable 'MI in coteiliatieg parties, and in maintaining tranguillity sad eoatisat in the Empires littizitftt ME2IIA":-. • . - The important Meeting at the `Torts Hall; &MOW for the purpose of addressing the KING, Oh the stand of the Country, and on the recent conduct of Minis= ters e tvas held on Wednesday last; but no discussioti took place, owing to the following circtinsetances The Co urt Room, which is the usual place of motel ing when the Mavott presides, will not hold more that' abbot 1000 persons (the Town Clerk thinks only 800)1 Knowing tflis, the Ministerial paity were encouraged to attempt what they tall packing the Hall, which, of Course, they might be successful, if they could influence 500 men. This was tried by every means. Circulars were issued to all the tradesmen enslaved "to the party" here; secret Meetings were held ; and, oe Tuesday night. the workmen in their employ were regaled with been and ordered to attend at the gates of the Town Hall early on Wednesday morning, although the MAYOR had called the 1% ing for twelve o'clock. This , order was obeyed; early in the morning a few influential tradesmen, who are notoriously looking out for Government places i brought up their unhappy men to the amount of two $OO. At twelve o'clock, they rushed into the Hall, were immediately followed by a mass of respectab, people, who filled up every space in the room: Nut,. bers remained outside, and the pressure was dreadful. After the MAYOR had opened the business of the day DIONAS BOOTH, Esq. rose and addressed the M, ing. All parties heard him for some moments, .. the Ministerialists were confident that they had suffi cient strength to carry an Address of their own. IMr. BOOTH soon put an end to their hopes ; be ul 'lonic strong and patriotic expressions in favour of rights of the People, and condemnatory, of Ministi which excited a burst of applause so loud and tided; that the hooting: and hissings of the hired • were completely overwhelmed. Finding thus, discussion would never do, and that their plot had far failed, as to render their prepared amended ' dress hopeless, the Tories became furious and riotous in the extreme, and all was uproar. The Mayor sisted upon silence, and was supported by the Req' tionists and the bulk of the Meeting;but in vain; at last, the pressure of persons endeavoUring to taro admittance was so great, that the most horn, cries of suffocation were added to the systemat' yells, and Many persons were in great danger. The Rev. Mr. SHEPHERD wished the Address to to the Vote, knowing well that a majority of the MI ing was favourable to the dismissal of Ministers; it was determined by the interested rioters, that . one should be heard. The MAYOR declared he emit see, in one corner of the room, a party determine prevent discussion ; and he ordered the Constables take up any man whom they could mark out. however, was impossible; the pressure was so great, that no Officer could act; and the rioters creased their violence. The MAYOR stood upon bench, requesting to be heard, but in vain; the sla kept up their cries; and every • one 'knows, that close room a very small party May successful!; curb a Public Meeting. The MAvoa at lost ca out, that, as he could not Obtain silence; he wo dissolve he Meeting ; which he did. The Requisitionists immediately assembled in Committee-room, and sent a Deputation to the Ma• with their thanks, for his judicions conduct. Mayon expressed himself obliged; and mid that had noticed the riotous party in the corner, as he' declared in the Meeting; and from what he had _ learnt, he was convinced there had been an orgauited plot to prevent discussion ! The Requisition is now renewed, and it receiss the signatures of the roost respectable Gentlemen , the town, requesting the MAYOR to call a Meetingii some capacious place, where the inhabitants of town may be properly accommodated. and where peace-officers may preserve Order. One of those natural curiosities, • which some sons affect to believe does not exist, called a Mermaid, has arrived on board the Borneo, J. C. Ross Master, now lying is the Thames, from BenCoolen, in metre. It is of a perfect human forth from the to the middle; and th e rest consists of a tail of resembling th e dolphins A few days ago a very large ash-coloured sh. or great butcher bird, was shot at Summerford, the neighbourhood of Tunbridge Wells. This ' rare bird in the cultivated parts of this kingdom, is common in the North of Europe. It is the excubitor of LINNIZOIL Some weeks ago, a most diabolical attacl made on Miss Axx CRAIG!, a young Lady seventeen, who + lives with her friends, on Bernice& sey.wall, which has prat c onsequences of afflictinif nature. A boy lied at the door of Citarsix a house, and on Miss CIIAIGT'S opening villa,* Immediately running off, threw a cat face, by whose talons she was shockingly lacerated. The fright of this unexpected and unaccountable lence produced strongEts, which lasted twodays nights, and with which she was afterwards at vals afflicted. On Christmas Day, the family, at dinner, were thrown into the greatest alarm unfortunate young woman being seized with ness, which she exhibited by biting her alms, ping at whatever came near her, and making hideons noires, which increased to that degree thrall deemed necessary to have a strait waistcoat her, and she still continues in this the means usually adopted in such cases halt been plied, but as yet prove ineffectual. The perpetrator of this wanton act has hitherto evaded apprehension. Wednesday, a curious specimen of mechanical " genuity appeared in Covent-garden Market, excited much surprise and admiration. A ca . longing to 1:101'. CARTWRIGHT, whose former inventions in various branches of mechanics well known to the Public, Was worked from his 1. near Tunbridge, in Kent, a distance of about 80miles, by two men instead of horses. Thcugh the cart its contents weighed fifteen hundred weight, and road is in some places very hilly, the journey performed with apparent ease to the persons acted the part of thaw extraordinary centaurs Coax E.:cm/mei, Maas-saws, DINISIMII 294—We have no fresh arrivals since Wednesday, but a coesiderable quaritlay remained over for this morning's market, the best qualities of which sold on full as goad terms as last ararket-day; bat the ferior samples were littk in request. Batley supports Wedges. day's prices, but the trade was not so brisk as on that other articles there is 110 alteration; &manual hiaasar , Dim t9.--2leef, Es, Kep es. atone of Sibs. ; ed. to 4s. Id. Vook t ro. At Pork, *OIL Our twor. Lambe koiL is %AM, . _ • • I • _ • r -,1 real *v. Sioll II leap , . I halt- 1 00)s f iged (1 4 1. :hey men were :twit tend ,day feet- and whd aces, your , but . • able [um , dful. 1 ‘ day, feet- fbr sufE- But used If the ste dew men that ad so I Ad- DtOtte IR ire' • ; and o ob- orrid matic er..-a. ; to gb kteet- 1 I; but • at no could • led cc/ deS td This, very ms )n the slaves it in a l disp called would a theit • I Tho t hat ht he haid cl state mica - • 1 *IV nen of tingin 4 of the ere the unsaid, raster, in Su- e head • Fa fish sh rat # is is is a • but laud cut was r about tmond , _ a very of Mt. gin slie • bar ceratbd. ble viod ays and • t inter; whilst • .• by the h mad- s, snip- hideous it was put on e state : leen , pettator ension. lical ia- et, and :art be+ r useful I are so is belt.. Oirriles, art and q,i.nd the uey was ns sok*. I I r bay loci t clunk, mantles of st the is. Widget* 4 dell N. ed. pet .0.11 •