The Express.
London, England, 1860-01-05 00:00:00

MR. stROBBBIBIN. X.P., 4NII HIS CON-
-BTITUBRTS.

Last evening a numerously attended public meet-
ingot the electors of the borough of Greenwich raiding In
the district of Woolwich, Ph:instead, and Charlton. was
held at the Literary Institution, Nelson-street, Woolwich,
for the purpose of hearing an address from Mr. Auguste's,
M.P., as to his past parliamentary conduct, sal his views as
to those questions which will probably be considered during
the OOSWIIig settee.
TM chair was occupied by Mr. J. R. JOLLY (church-
warden of Woolwich). who briefly expressed his satisfaction
with Mr. Angentein's conduct in the House of Commons
sines hie election.
Mr. AnalaeTatx In referring to past events said he could
not but consider that the recent unfortunate dispute between
Easton and workmen wee at least creditable to the men in
one respect for, notwithstanding the suffering which must
have taken place, and the large amount of wages withdrawn
and bet to the community, the poor rates of the country
had decreased in the ratio of 4 per cent. lie would not
enter into the merits of that dispute, but his own opinion
was that both masters and workmen were In the wrong.
(Cheers.) He cordially co-operated with the general move-
ment for the defence of the country, and trusted that the
volunteer corps would include men of every clam. It bad
been stated to him from good authority that, with reference
to the volunteer movement, the Emperor of the French had
said, " England had become perfectly mad—but mad in the
right directiou." not place implicit &Rhin the policy
and principles of Napoleon, but he believed that be
was far too wise to attempt an invasion of this country, which
was his refuge in time of need, and where he would certainly
be ultimately defeated. The war with China would doubtless
engage the attention of parliament early in the ensuing ear
sloe, and whatever measures might be adopted for the coercion
of the Chinese nation, and with a view to increase our trade,
ha trusted that the justice of one proceedings would be deeply
considered. (Cheers.) One of the most important laid
questions affecting that district was the samment of govern-
meet anblishinente. The late as wallas the present govern-
ment had recognised the justice of contributing to the local
taxation, and • government surveyor was now engaged in
estimating the rateable value of the government works.
(Cheers.) Foreign affairs would occupy the attrition of
parliament at an early period. He did not concur in
the opinion that Ragland ought not, under any ct
to send a representative to the European Congrees.mit=
the steady refusal of Lord Palmerston and Lord John Russell
to recognise the Congress until security had been given for
the rights of the Italian people bad rendered them mestere
of the position, as it was evident that the governmint would
be first informed as to the views of other nations on this
point, and It would thus be seen whether England could oon-
@latently send a representative. He was glad to find that
thecatd government had taken active measures for the
eM of our army and navy. The lets Duke of Wel-
lington wisely said that Ragland could not es in a
tittle war, and It was true wisdom to be for any
emergency that might arise. The question of parliamentary
reform would be submitted to the House of Commons during
next session. He did not abate in the opinion of those who
said that no necessity for • Reform Bill existed be-
CSILOS the people did not clamour for it. The
proper time for considering the question was a
when no undue excitement prevailed, and he had always
regretted that the very respectable measure of reform ban-
Mad by Lord John Nowell in 1554 had been abendosed.
Without entering into detail, be would assure them that a
complete Reform Bill should receive his earnest sopped, u
he believed that the mar of the people did not desire the
franchise with a view to pull down the constitution, but be-
muse they believed they were unjustly deprived of privileges
which their neighbours enjoyed. Mr. Assentors concluded
by riming to hie easels parliament as a proof that he had
not forfeited his pledge to act with the liberal party.
Mr. B. MvnaAY coved, "That this meeting desires to
'sprees Ito approval oldie =duet of Mr. Angentain es one
of the representatives of the borough of Greenwich in pair.
went, and tenders him its thanks for convening this
meeting."
Mr. Siouan seconded the resolution, which was adopted.