The Express.
London, England, 1850-07-26 00:00:00

other. (Hese, hear.) It was no answer to say If the
wee again seat up to the House of Lords it would be again"
rejected. If it bed been sent up to the House of Lords sad
Muted Niels, it would have given the supporters of the'
'measure increased arguments to rue it wlti inereseed
nigger, and ultimately with offset. (Chun.) He regretted,
hichad felled in his of in common with their elected re--
prusatative, to obtain the decision of the House of Commons
this Baden, although the measure was of much greater encl'
laces ge oral important. than any individual elaims, greet
they may have bun.
• Mr. R. TAYLOR thought that the feelinp of deli-
s sy entertained for the Prins. Minister had been carried far •
enenteh, and even too far. He therefore suggested that they
should have 'muse to pressure from without in every pos.
rale manner—(sheen)—so that the measure should be
proceeded with. (Loyd cheers.) If Lord John Russell was
to represent the City of London at all, he should do so upon
a matter which they considered of supreme importance.
Lord D. STUART, MP., oonsidercd that one of the
most important meetings which had ever been held in the
City of London, because it was for the purpose of ascertain-
• leg whether Its inhabitants wen or/pared to carry out, to'
the fullest extent, the principles of civil and religious liberty,'
(Cheers.) He did not know whether Baron Rothschild could
be prevented from taking the oaths, agreeable to his con-
science, and, as he would refuse taking soy other, whether
be could therefore be prevented from Liking bluest, but if
it was found be could not do so without taking the oaths'
which his conscience would not allow him to take, then he
could not do better than throw himself whet
upon his constituents. (" Hear, hear," and cheers.)
and ask them whether they are still determined that he shall
be their rep . tire in p irlismerit. (Cheers.) If they.
were tired of their principle+, or if they were prepared to
succumb to the bigots, to.o his honourable friend would
have nothing to do but make his bow and relics; but if, es
he (Lord D. Stuart) believed, the citizins of London would
support his honourable friend to the las.,•botigh there might
be some little delay, a reelection would strengthen their
claims, and it would be impossible that any minister of the
moan eould vacillate upon the subject afterwards. Their
opinions expressed, as they ouirht to he, in an unmistakeable
manner, would produce such an effect upon what were
called persona in another pltae"—(laughts r), that they
w‘uld not dere trifle with such a measure. It they were In
earnest, us he Dilieved they were, that was the best plan they
could adopt to carry out their views. lie merely made use
suggestion, end they would act as they thought lust
(Queers.)
Mr. C. ANSTEY, 11. P., wished, as an elector of the City
of London, to make a few observations. He concurred in
the suggestions made by his noble tele, d, and if he under-
stood the applause of the meeting rightly, so did they, He
was of opinion that every elf irt made for the last three,
years in favour of Jewish emancipation was a blunder:
The oath of sbjurstion was, in his opinion, as
a lawyer, both illegal Ind ltrtelftlitutiolsei• It
could not be homily administer. cl to any one.
The proper course was tor Baron Rothschild to have pre-
sented himself at the tatle of the noose of Conn:none—
upon refusing to take the oaths proposed he would have been
directed to withdraw, and he wouio thin he called upon to
state his objections to take the Laths tither personally or by
counsel at the bar. The same course which was taken upon
the recession of the late Mr. O'Connetrs election for Clue
would be pursued with reference to the election of Baron
Rothschild. II that course had been taken he would hays
been a sitting member, et least since 1348. They
might remember the result of Mr. Pease's case. Upon the
point of privilege, and the authority of precedents in analo-
gous eases, he (Mr. Anatey) had prepared e motion, which
would be placed upon the popes of the House of Commons
that day, calling on Bartn Rothschild to attend in the
House of Commons as one of the trph e, ntativrs of the City
of London, to take the oaths as prescribed by law end his
seat. (Loud cheers) He uteri far EIS enc..uraip ment in taking
that course—it was sufficient for him to know that there was

no discouragement. (Cheers.) No time entild be lost by
adopting the course he felt it hat they to t ike, as his motion,
being one of privilege, would t. ke precedence of ell others.
Sir B. HALL, M.P., thought the count which should be
token was very plain and simple. The parties direely inte-
rested should come forward and present themselves ['store
the House of Commons. When they had justice on their
side their course should be bold and manly. (Cneers ) He
regretted to find the question had been so knot abandoned
by the government, but it ourht now be urged upon them
in such a shape that iar iomeiit must consider it
whether the Prime Minister wished it or not. (Hear, hear.)
The ciezens of London were deprived of their rights under
the Reform Bill. They were entitled to be represented by
four members, but in fact they had fir the last few years
been represented only partially, beau e of the esrrice,of
one of their reprisentatires they bad losers totally deprived,
and the other being Prime Minister, could net devote m
much of his attention to their affairs se might be otherwise
expected. Although they were on the eve of a prorogation
—te cared Lot how *ion it was a dissolution—the only
Course to be pursued was that ellollisci out by his hon.
and learned friend who had preceded him.
Mr. AGLIONBY, dI P., ai.apprused of the course sug-
gested. What was the use of goalie to the House of Com-
mons with a motion of that sort ? Why should not they (the
meeting) call on Baron Rothschild as 'heir representative to
attend his place in parliament ? If he refused to take the
necessity oaths he would be ordered to withdraw. An
amendment might then be proposed• a divtion would take
place, and next mornisg they would all know who were for
them and who were against them. Trey had the remedy
in their own hands. The course suggea:ed by Mr. Anstey
would be clogged by delay. They should assert their own
rights by a strong pull, aI. mg pull, moo a pull together, and
the collective wisisom of the House of Commons could not
resist them. (Cheers )
Mr. THOMSON HANILBY (Deputy-Governor of the
Bock of Er gland) said he cor., logy approved of the sugges-
tion made by Mr. Anstey, and he thought the meeting ought
to adopt it. He wished to state ap•un behalf of the mercan-
tile community of the metropolis that they were of opinion
the time had arrived when B iron Rothschild ought to be
called on to take the coon• rew pointed out, and
which ought to have been pursued long eine,.
Mr. D. W. WIRE differed from ,the hon. baronet the
member far Maryiebone, and also from the suggestion tf
Mr. Anatey. He hoped the meeting would take no
step beyond the expression of their deep disap-
pointment at the question not having been dis-
posed of before this advanced siege of the session.
Mr. ANSTEY said there were different courses open to
the House of Commons to take if Baron R ithsobild refuied
to take the oaths. They might pass a resolution that he had
vacated his seat by refusing to take the oaths, or they
might reselve that the oath of abjuration was not an oath
which B1:011 Rith•cttild could he legally called upon to •ake,
and permit him to take his seat. The ciizthe ought, under
any circumstances, to do everything that lay in their power,
by petition an I otherwise, to promote the question.
Mr. C. CROSS was for taking the most speedy course that
could be taken to have this matter brought to a conclusion.
Mr. T. HAWES proposed a resolution calling on Boron
R dhschild to proceed to the H use of Commons te-morrow
(Friday), and claim his seat as one of the representatives of
the City of London.
Mr. W. HARRIS seconded the resolution.
The CHAIRMAN suggested some modification of the
terms of the rem iluti in. If the baron tendered himself at
the House of Commons, and refused to take the prescribed
oaths (which he should of course refuse) he then should
either vacate his Peat or be declared entitled to take it by a
resolution of the house. He (the chairman's went to the
utmost extreme with every gentleman who had addressed
the meeting. He thought the time had come when they
should act with energy or give the matter up altogether. It
was not reconcilable with common sense that they should be
aged is they had been. If there was not a conviction some
where or other that they were not in earnest, or that the
question was one in which the public at large was
am interested, it would never be treated as it had been. But
it was their business to teach the government that the people
were seriously and solemnly in earnest, and that they were
determined to win, without equivocation, denial, or delay.
(Cheers.) He would suggest the appointment of a commit-
tee of that meeting to wait upon the Prime Minister to-
morrow morning. If he acceded to propose a resolution in
the House of Commons admitting Baron Rothschild to
take his seat, dispensing with the oaths, they might take it
for granted is would be carried. The question related ex-
elusively to the House of Commons, and they alone Roe-
seseed the right of controlling their own rules. The meeting
should take the matter into their owns hands, and adopt
web steps as would bring the intensify of their wishes to the
knowledge and conviction of the first minister of the crown.
He therefore suggested that a deputation be appointed to
wait upon Lord J. Russell forthwith, and that the meeting
should be adjourned tile 3 o'clock tomorrow, to receive their
report. It could not be expected that further delay and pro-
erestination would be suffered.
♦fter some discussion on the subject,
Mr. AOLIONBY suggested the propriety of having per-
fect unanimity in whatever course the meeting might deter-
' mine upon on reflection. He agreed with Mr. Anstey.
Mr. MITCHELL, M.P., did not think that any indivi-
dual member of the House of Cemmons ought to bring for-
ward such a motion as that desceiced by Mr. Anstey.
After some dicuedon,
The CHAIRMAN said that, in order to Nears unani-
mity, the resolution proposed and seconded was "That Bans
Rothschild be called upon to proceed to-morrow to the
House of Commons to claim his seat."
Passed unanimously amid general acclamation.
The CHAIRMAN said he decidedly thought Mobil the
Boron ought to have the personal sanction and support at
lout of all those who felt be would be dotes right by going
moths House of Commons to morrow.
A VOICE—If the baron would only appoint a time and
place to meet him, we would accompany him in a body
to the House of Commons to-morrow. (Cheers.)
♦ resolution was propeeed by Mr. B. WW.4Olt, and
esseadod by Mr. Wine, that a deputation should be ap-
pointed to wait on Lord J. Reuel• to Worm him .1 the
mirth proposed to be taken tomorrow. It was ultimately
wttndrawn.
Baron ROTHSCHILD could only say that he was deter.
mined to follow the course pointed out by the resolution,
being eonvineed that that great and influential meeting
would approve of no other ccune than that which was mast
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difficulty eras as to the hour the oaths could be administered,
as the house net at 12 o'clock, nod it seemed to have been
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doubtful when the oaths could be taken ly a new member.
The chairman said there could be no public demonstration.
It was ultimately announced by the chairman, that when
the p►oper hour for Boron Rothschild to present himself at
the House of Commons was ascertained that evening, no-
tices should be sent to the morning papers, to inform those
who were interested upon the subject of the precise hour,
mad enable them to accompany the baron, If they thought
tit, but they should avoid everything like a pub& denim.
stration.
The meeting separated shortly altar hall-past 6 o'clock.

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