The National Register. — London, England, 1819-12-12 00:00:00

• • THE NATIONAL REGISTER. WESTMINSTER MEETING. vale nature should be lost between individuals, and - - - - -- -- - the nation should unite in that one powerful object of rocuring a representation in the House of Commons On Wednesday, about WO of the inhabitants of P not under the connoul of Mini s t e r s , M t exerc i sing a NYestrninster Me !•bled at Covent-Garden in pursuance contrail! over them. It was to be hop e d th a t tio p erson of die Rerioiaitavi, upon the tubject of the Bills pending would put forward hi s political creed as a ground for in Parliament, for the Abridgement of the Liberties of refusing to co-overate ; and if there were any hone st lie Subject. A stage was erected near Richardson's persons who felt alarm (he slid lint mean productive, lintel. Before one o'clock there arrived at the Hotel, Ministerial alarm, but the alarm lik e ly to ar i se iii the Lord Althorpe, Lord Nugent, Sir Francis Burdett, 'Al t a mind of any good mart,even at the idea of a change from Linnon, Mr. Lambe, Mr. Dauglas Kiunaird, Mr. bail to good), the euppurt of such me n wo u ld b e a lOn lloilhouse, Mr. Fish, Mr. Bowie, M t . S ta rch, a n d Mr. Wishart, summation devoutly to 1w wished. Without specifying The High Bailiff, in stating that he had called the any particular plan of Reform, he thought all hottest minds would come to this conclusion, that mach alt Meeting in consecittence of a Requisition s i gne d by effectual Reform was necessary a s wo u ld d estro y t h e many of the respectable inhabitants of Westminster, declared, that the Meeting should be conducted upon intimacy between the administration and the majority of the principle acted upon by Counties, and by th e C it y the House of Commons, put an end t o t h e rotten ho ofrough representations, and place men in Parliament, London, namely, that no person was t o a dd ress t h e who, limn the i r her acid the limited period for people who was oot an inhabitant Hou s eh o ld er o f ‘Vestnaiuster, which they could be elected, would b e b e y on d t h e poss i- Sir Francis Borden came forward. He could nut, lily of corruption. lien would the rights of the people be contended for without fear, amid that to which all he said, help expressing his astonishment a t t h e doc trine laid clown by the Mali Bailiff fur the prevention were entitled would be the property of all.—(Great ap. of that impartial mule of discussion to which West- ideuse )—lf the end could be °blamed the weans were a secootlary consideration; anti if a vigilant guard could iii iii stcr was accustomed. Vs ha f e ver m i g h t h e t h e be set up in the House of Commons upon the publi c practice of the Cite of Landon, and of th e C ount i es , i t was always a rule- with the inhabitants of %Venni inner purse and public interests, the selection of th o s e w h o to give to ail their fellow.subjecta an opportunity of were calculated to be instrumental ought most to be a matter of scrupulous inve s tigation. N one oug h t to b e addressing them satires questions wit ch equally inter. coed all ( ipleatese,) and never to exercise any controul excluded front co-operating but those guilty of apostacv, over the liberty of speech, except that winch necessarily and of supporting principles in their very n a t ure h ost il e spiting front the weariness occasio ne d by un i m p ortant to the welfare of the public; and all honest men, al matter. All that was asked by them was a clear stage, aftough they might not exact iy coincide in political views and no favour. (applause.) Havin ti n ts protested with the great body of the peopl e , s h ou ld b e h e ld as g swains , the new doctri me of the with Bailiff, he „ t i d he brothers. (Immense applause.) The first rudiments of should address the Meetioa upon the subj ect of the tyranny were, " tisvide and subjugate.' Ministers., he obtervetl, acting upon that g r ea t ri d e , en d eavoure d to set Ilieailliei ill Parliament, which they w e re called to get h er to discuss, but how to adilre.a them, or what to address the Reformers at loggerheatls, by making distinctions of to them, was, ia the strange, unexampled situation in an insidious nature, anti throwing the apple of discord which the Country now stood, a miner of great diffi- among them, by the application of a name but the culty indeed. To speak truly was hi g hly d angerous — maxim 'slam which the people would co n t e nd against to speak falsely, impossible. ( L ou d app l ause.) T h i s them was " unite and be free." The officers of the crown, and the would-be officers of th e cr own , h a d de was a new era in the English aniaths. It now appeared that what was apprehended and protested against by Oared that numerous assemblages of the people were the wisest men, was to be fulhilled. %Viten those Bills illegal. If that Was true, the friends he addressed were were mice piaci', a system of Governmen t w o u ld b e all liable to be treated as were their f e ll ow - su bj ects i n Manchester, where, he believed, in his con s ci ence , ► t h e established, such as never was c on t em pl ate d by our forefathers—melt as would require the . patience of Job meeting was not an atom metre tumultuous nut less reaceable than the present assembly until it wasattacked to endure, and demand a powerful re s istan ce f rom t h e I good sense of the ironic, acting legally and constitu- by the military. 'Phis he was led to believe, upon the tonally, to prevent the exercise of a power which must evidence of those whose veracity lie would not put in comparison with that of Alinisters,who had co ni c to t h e he regarded with horror by every hone s t man. (Applause) The Bills in Parliament trenched upon those prescrip- resolution of approving the acts of the Magistrates with tire and inalienable rights which the people time im- outinquiry=and why had they done so? - In support of .... , L ii., wO . at ., . 1 . ,iown power.e—The people might meet abe,ut Corn inentoriel exercised. The ri g ht of th e was a right of Nature, and not arising from ii , man - d Peopre ' c lubs:, and conamit violence upon the property of maim sane- outers, to whom their distresaea were in their judg of human government. God had invest#l. . e..i derived a: `cut imputable, without eallhig forth the resentment of the power to communicate with each wires nutted that communication. Of thiternlausej •us and i tlleadininistiation ; but when they put their finger upon it was from N nitre and Reason, liee great al Nettie I ba ti kor, , , and complained of the corruption of the would lin , ;lit , „ I) ti„ isle. ( G reat a i .... _ . . e .' 1. , occasio g : la' rTheli-eisii acting system, then it was that Ministers since En g land was Ent:land, was the i '' I lia rich; •.."- u • Ott! now you are guilty of High Treason!"— • • (ea than now existed Mr the general exert.. - ' - 1 .- i M.„ " a lso and cries of Shame.)—" I, then," exclaimed The Press was said to require a check—venison' we i" nonourable Baronet, " proclaim myself guilty of operation of those Bills the Press could by 110 111e31111 be High Treason, if to oppose the syssem of rotten boroughs considered unshackled. The power already exercised be High Trejwn• I shall always oppose tiblo 6 e Gentle.. by the Attorney-General was more than sufficient to men who encroach spout the public rights with all my curb, he omid not call it the licentiousness of the Press, might. I owe them no alleataner, and shall fur ever but its free spirit; a spirit which, in his opinion, should meet them with hostility. I should bee tritium to the be relieved front all interference by such an authority Constitution and to the people if I did not commit this All the other measures were an infringement upon the treason to the borough-monger sysiens."—The Him. Bights of the Prolate, and formed a code of despotic Bart. then pared admit iis ii anon to certain insects power giving legality to acts which never, in his opinion which were very near-sighted, but wine furnished with could be conteinolated, as having the colour of eonsti. what was called lechers, which they thrust out beyond motional law. With respect to the permanency of the their noses, because they could not see farther than their immures, he looked with indifference upon that point. noses to ascertain whether there was any opposition to He was careless whether they were deel 2 led by Minis- their progress. Ministers put forth doctrines to see whee ters to be for five years or for ever. The declaration of titer the people would be disgusted, and if theme was no emotion they b e ca me b o ld er , an d procee d e d to a limited period could not reconcile any man, who was ixtwerful capable of thinking, to a mischief so deplorable, to a action. The worthy Baronet concititled with expressing grievance which proved the existence of a power hide- hope, that the people would set up a constitutional pendent of the people, which could make that peruia- barrier against those 'criers. He should, to the best of meat, the operation of which was circumscribed, and his power, act fur the service of the public, but he enable the Adininisiration to laugh at the credulity of would at the same time t.eclare, that if he saw they were those *int eanteted political redemption at the expire- acting not in conformity . with the principles of the Con lion of the stated terns.—;Applause.)—There was one situation, and engaging in wild projects, he should be as Hill worse, if possible, than all the rest. It was that far from flattering as betraying them. which went to eusitraveue the established principle that Mr. Lamb stepped forward, loudly applauded. The said "that an Englishman's house was hit castle. Th e pleasure he felt at seeing his constituents was, he said, violation of this great maxim was to be found in the somewhat depressed by the apprehension they were to power of eearching for antes, a pretence, tinder which, meet no more upon the same terms. The only ember /at the option of spies and ittfortners, the house of indi- rassrnent he felt arose from the warmth of his feelings, siduals could he tittered and ransacked by day and by and feelings were the only thinas that were warm on night. The people were empowered by all laws to be such a day. The measures they reprobated were, in his armed. At the present moment it was more than ever opinion, not worse than that from which they originated, their right for the necessity of protecting themselves, the refusal to institute inquiry into the outrage which which was nothing shart of self preservation ; besities, had given rise to the discontent that existed. 'lite Man were they trot liable to be called upon for constituti ona l cheater Magistrates were convicted by the refusal, fur !imposes, to take arms its their hands. Those who knew every one knew that it vauld not lead to theirjustifica what had °centred itt lrelaud must see the melanch o ly non- The Dully pies set up for the Magistrates N a y, 1 1 1 „1, effects of the system there ; hut he trusted th a t the No- they were its trepidation and alarm. If that was the blemen and Gen•lenten of England would raise their voices in tittle against the progress of this effort of M in isters—(Cries of .• They woo', allow time.")—lt was true, they were hi a burly, and would not allow time, and it w is the wore remarkable, as there now existed no pretence for an invasion upon liberty—:ell that had hreu complained of was over.—The storm, if there was ally storm, and the hurry, if there was any hurry, were Moue by, and then came forward Ministers when press ing danger was at an end, with the determination to •.tack the Consitution. without giving the people time to Mbar their abhorrence, a language which would upon such a subject be uttered from one end of the kingdom to the other—(Great applause). But though there was sot time to complain with an universal voice, still the people might meet for a repeal of those measures, and for a reitturation of the Constitution as it stood, limited as it was, at this d a y, The adoptio n a t •.rete priitchtte to meet the would at this crisis lam 14 , i-144414 r;441 nt.ces?iiy. All vari. , accs of a rt. , . case, tuey were surely unfit for their situations ; but what were the people to think of the thanks of Govern ment to men influenced by such motives?—There was a story of a captive, whose only antusemcnt was nuwbir ing the links of his chain rite people of this country were not yet in that situation,and he trusted they would prevent the gaoler f wetting on their bolts. They were told that the regulations were adopted for the put. pose of promoting free discussion. No doubt it was the kind intention of Government Wissist in such an ob ject, and the people Were as gri, 4, etii as a man would be upon hav nig a mg put ."/"I his mouth, and tieing told, ". Now you way saj whet you like."— (Latighter and applause.) Mr. sloith )))) se then presented himself to the meetlig e amidst universal applause. lle commenced his addres:. by stating, that he he Id in Isis hind Resolutions which he should have the honour of submitting to the meeting, and upon which would be founded a petition to the Roust; of Commons. The Resolutions he had to pro. DEC. 12 . . pose would speak for themselves, and lie shy. old Iw o/ have the honour of submitting them.—(Shunts.) 1. That it is the opinion of this meeting that the refusal to institute any Parliamentary or adequate enquiry into the late lamentable llCCurrences at Manchester i s highly unjust and impolitic. &c. 2. That the law pmposed fur restricting popular assemblies is contrary to the free I..onstitution of these realms, 3. That the law now proposed against the liberty of the press is in total opposition to the principles and practice of the t:onstitution—and that the proposed increased severity of pumisliment for libel is unjust, and a violation of the Ball of Rights. 4. That the law now proposed for search for and seizing of arms by day or by night, is also against the acknowledoil rights o 4 English subjects. S. That the law now proposed to take away the right of tra versing front the defendants in cases of misdemeanour, is also contrary to the free spirit of the Constitution, and to the common law of the land. G. That the law now propgsed to prevent drilling and training ib culled fOr by no ebtabludied facts. 7. That without a due reform in the Commons !louse the properconfidence between the govanots and the governed nuver can be rebtoretl. S. That a petition founded on the above resolutions be pre pared, and that our Representative, Sir Francis Burdett, he instructed to present the same to the House of Commons. 14 That the thanks of this meeting arc due, and are hereby given to the minorities of both !louses of Parliament (amongst which we are happy to observe the names of both the members for Westminster) for their present opposition to the proposed arbitrary measures of the Government. to. That notwithstanding . this meeting is by no means un grateful for, or insensible ot, the exertions made by those mem bers of both Houses of Parliament who have opposed the Bills now in progress, yet it thinks itself sokminly called upon to recommend all those members, in case the said Bills should pass, to withdraw their attendance trout Parliament. 1. That this meeting consider their thanks, and those of the whole country,. to be justly due, and their tnanks arc hereby t cordially given to Sir Francis Burdett, for his manly and con• stitutiunal speech upon the late Address, and that this meeting do regard the State Prosecution now pending over him, as ano ther evidence of the designs of ministers, and consider that it should be an additional motivefor the attachment of the Elector, of Westminster to their worthy Representative. 14. That the thanks of this meeting be given to Arthur Morris, Es q. High Bailiff, for his readiness in calling t•.e present meeting, and kw his impartial conduct in the Chair this day. Mr. lloo,las Kimiaird then sumo! forward, amidst warm greetings from the assembled multitude. Tho Meeting had, he observed, given their solemn protest against the 13iis, so rapid in their course through Par. liameni. He had one Resolution to propose, without taking up much occupation of time, which was, " that the Thanks of the Meeting be giver. to Sir Francis Burdett, for his manly and constitutional speech, in op posing the Address to the Prince Regent, and for his etEms in the cause which had subjected him to the pro secution of the Art y General," &c.—(Applause ) The High Bailiff then adjourned the Alerting. FROM LAST NIGHT'S GAZETTE. BANKRUPTCIES ENLARGED. E. Carter, Bristol, cheese factor, from Dec. DS u) Feb. S. W. Eames. Haymarket, horse dealer, from Dec. Y 5 to Jan. I. BANKRUPTCY SUPERSEDED. J. l.onghurst, Ilythe. Surrey, builder. BANKRUPTS. R. Lincoln, St. James's Street, Westminster, hatter. Solicitor. M:. Grosvenor, Gray's ton. G. Pulleyn, York, linen draper. Sols. Messrs. Wiadle, Per kins, and Frampton, Gray's Inn. J. Wilcock and N. llougft, Manchester, woollen cord menu facturcrs. Sols. Messrs Wr►lis, Clarke, and Watson, kVarnioni Court. J. Finer, Bath, builder. Sol. Mr. Young, Charlotte Row. Mansion Houac. J. Nicol, naddlewonh, York, clothier. Sol. Mr. Banye. Chunctty Lune. W. goalie. Arundel, SIISSCI. innkeeper. Sols. :Messrs. Knight and Freemai. liusingliall Street. J. liurker, nistliml, timber merchant. Sols. Messrs. Price. and Wilkie, Lincoln's Inn. J. itarrikod. l ; I Care yStrevL I, - tavern aceein:r. Sul. Mt. Alexander, Portsea. builder. Sol. Mr. Alexander, Carey Street. J. P. Hutchinson, Kingston upon Hull, is hiteonith. Mr. Vox, Surf le Inn. S. Walker, LS Own. and A. and J. Walker, Philadelphia, lurch Ainerutc, men:mints. Sols. Altars. Swam, Stevens, Ma ples, Pause, and Hunt, Old Jewry. A. Shaw, Lower East Sinalitield, victualler. Sol. Mr. Glynes, Burr Street, East Smithfield. J. Curablj. . Doncaster, York, joiner. Sols. Messrs. Wigless urth and iroa.,ley, Gray's Inn. E. Tsplin, Overton, Southampton, shopkeeper. Sols. Messrs. Pslnicr idol France, Bedford lime. J. Wheatley, Nottingham, lace manufacturer. SuL Mr. The- Mae. &MARI'S Inn. J. stepliens, Waft Street, Oxford Road, boot =ker. Sol. 111r...t. inner, ilemeneb Inn. W. it. iteLder, etratford Green, Essex, victualler. Sots. Nlesors. Evitt and itisom Hay dun Square, Nlinories. J. Manners, Leeds, York, grocer. Sols. Messrs. Adlington and Gregory, lictlruld Row. J. lieLsaul. Baguley, Cheshire, corn dealer. Soh. Messrs. Adlington and Gregory, Bedford Row. J. T. Grocott, &UMW, Lancashire, liquor merchant. Sol. Mr: Browning, Gray's lon. DIVIDENDS. Jan. 22, W. Kent, stationer-1, J. and I). Brodie, Ingram-Court, niercliants--3, J. itote.on, Brixton. Surrey, Cattle dealer-4, J. Edlevton, Liverpool. stationer 5, It. Ker, Kuigston upon Hull, merchant --4. T. Parkinson. sear. Scanby, Lincoln, T. Parkinson, _Milt. Kingston upon Hull. and .1. Lilly, Scuicoates, York. rat' merchants-4, T. Jonah Liverpool, merchant -4, 6. Dawson, and W. Lungtlen, Silver Stier,. WOW Street cower manufacturers-1, Itic..ardson. Nicholas Lade LoUtbard Street, metch a nt-3, C- T. Bak e r, Marlborough, %Vitt., linen draper. CILitTIFICATES to be granted Jan. 1. J. G. Jones, Murk Lane, turn factor—M. and G. J. Ross. Dowgate Hill, merchants—W. Broadhurst, currier J. H. Urine, Liverpool, common brewer—J. J. Watt. Katcliff Highway, surgeon—A. Batton, Bristol. victualler—C. L. Opium. Cat:tint:men, knendiant--T. Skeil, J. Rowley. and C. Gacerer, Lituelluuse, timber merchanta—T. Harding, Helston, Cornwall, grocer. A guinea of the reign of Edward IV. was lately , found amidst some old ruins, at Grove, near Pam. broke. It is in a high state of preservation, and is now in the possession of the &v. T. Owen, of Pembroke. Its intrinsic value is about 15a.