The Express.
London, England, 1857-09-24 00:00:00

CLERKENWELL

Last evening a numerously attended public meet-
ingot the inhabitants of Clerkenitell (convened in pursuanue
of a requisition to the churchwardens) was held at the Pare •
chial School•monta, Amwell-street. The I:vt UKBENT VII
called to the chair.

The proceedings having been opened by prayer,
The CHAIRMAN said be prided himself on having been
always a loyal man, and ae such there was no one who felt
more keenly the disasters wbah were now befalling us in
India. Ho felt highly honoured at being called on to prerids
on that occasion. He was happy to my that they bad upon
that platform the representatives of all denominations of
Cluiatians, anxious to render both their expresaions of sym-
pathy sad a portion of their aubstanee in befriending the
sufferers in India. (Hear, hear.) It gave him great pleasure
to know that her Majesty bad ordered a day of humiliation,
upon which one mighty national prayer would be offered to
the Almighty for His powerful aid In the present struggle.
The Rev. Mr. TIIIIRPAHY, of Spafields Chapel, mid they
were not net for the purpose of inquiring into the nuns
wbii h had given rive to the Indian mutinies; the sole
object of the meeting being to consider the best mode of
giviag relief to the sufferers—and to such a work he con-
sidered it the duty of all to take a part—either by giving
pecuniary assistance, or by enrolling themselves in the army,
for the purpose of putting down such a heartless and savage
horde as were for the time ding holding to in defiance.
(Hear, hear.) He hoped that there would be general con-
gregational collections in the various churches and chapels in
the pariah, so that all might have an opportunity of sub-
scribing something. Ho concluded by moving the first re-
elution t--" That this meeting desires to etyma its deepest
sympathy with our fellow-countrymen in India, and cannot
help recording its strong indignation at the treachery and
cruelty of the revolted Sey regiments."
The Rev. W. W tioru Onemmisnot of St. Philip's) seconded
the resolution. Whatever differenoe of opinion could pca-
aibly have been entertained as to the justice of the Russian
war, upon the occasion of which this country had shown
Judi true patrottima towards our suffering troops, there could
not be a question a. to the right and justice of the war la
which we ore now engaged; and he could not believe that
less patriotioto and fovltng would be shown on thlirestint
occasion towards *olio inge that had never bees equalled.
The resolution was carried unanimously, as were others
P the meeting to contribute liberally in aid ci those
wroevre been east upon public sympathy by the India*
troubles.
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eubecriptiony amounting. to nearly 60/., ems an-
nounced, besides which a liberal oolleclion was made at the
doors.

IsuNoToN.—The inhabitants of Islington are
actively exerting the:we've. in affording succour to the an
fortunate sufferers from the Indian mutinies. In addition to
the meeting, no account of which we gave in our columns o•
Tuesday, and which boa already resulted in the receipt of •
lug* sum in aid of the general relief fund, some of the prin.
cipal holies of the parish, beaded by Mrs. D. Wilson, the
wife of the vicar, have formed themselves into • committee
fur the formation ore clothing fund, fur the female sufferers
retuning from India. . -

Dyviineour.—A public meeting in aid of the
relief of the sufferers through the Indian mutiny, convened
by the Mayor, It. Watson, Esq., wee held in the Guild-
hall, Devonprt„ on Wednesday. The Mayor presided, and
was supported by Vios-Admiral Sir Barrington Reynolds,
Major• General Eden, the Rev. W. J. St. Aubyn, Captain
Houston Stewart, gag-ceptain Impregnable);( Brigade_
Major Ibbctson, C. Tripe, Plll. Carew, Esq., J. Beer
Esq., A. B. Brae, Esq., Revs. J. Lampen, 0 W. Procter,
J. Adams, R. Gardner, Buss, A. B. Hutchison, P. Hor-
ton, J. l'yer, Stock, Ice. lire. Weimar (the Mayor's lady)
and some other ladies aho mood the meeting with their
peruse.. The Mayor read lettere from Admired Plomridge,
supenntendent of the dockyard. Colonel Nelson, R.E., Cep•
Isis Craigie, Superintendent of the Royal Naval Hospital,
and from one or two other gentlemen, expreaeing their regret
that othcisl theirs or other esteem of abeenee from the neigh-
bourhood prevented their attendance. Admiral l'lunrridge
enclosed a cheque for SI., end Colonel Nelson a cheque for
21., se contributions towards the hind. Resolutions were
then proposed and carried, expressing eympathy fur tho &s-
-tressed mounts and to make arrengements for collecting
subscriptions in their aid.
PLYmotren.—A public meeting of the inhabitants
of Plymouth, convened by the mayor, Francis Pecks Bolted,
Raq , wee held at the Guildhall, on Tuesday, agreeably to a
numerously signed requisition, to express sympathy with one
=fort:mere countrymen and countrywomen, sufferers by the
revolt in India, end to arrange meats for rendering them
pecuniary aid. The Mayor presided. About 2501. was sub-
periled at the meeting, to which was added 361. collected at
St. Andrew's Church, sad 231. at St. Andrew's Chapel, on
Wednesday and Th!vralsyla!tr. . . .

Noawimt.—The inhabitants of Norwich have
come forward most liberally in the subscription for the Wild
of the unfortunate sufferers in India. tip to yesterday the
amount subscribed wee 1,5051., inch:alias. 2001. from Messrs.
Gurneys end Birthed, 1001. from Ms. Mons, &c. At a
meeting of the committee appointed to superintend the sub-
scription, which wen held on Monday, the Mayor, Mr. Cham-
berlain, wee directed to forward a first inatamt of 1,0001.
to the Lord Mayor of London; and arrangemaats wore pro-
posed for .till further extending the rolscriptlon.
LYNN.—A public meeting of the lobe-
tlitonts of King's Lynn was held on Wednesday, to take such
steps as should seem desirable for raising funds for the relief
of the sufferers in the Indian revolt. The mayor, R. Cook,
Esq., presided, end having opens d the pro, asleep, milled
upon Colima Serstresa, (3rd Europeans, formerly 65th
beetles lafientry,) who mo• ed a resolution expressing spit-
pithy with the &utterer. by the mutiny in India. Mr.
Alderman Creasedl reminded the resolution. The Rev.
E. P. E. Matteson moved a resolution recommending that
a subscription in aid of the Indian fond, DOW being raised In
this country, be commenced. Mr. W. Anne, seconded the
resolutioe. Mr. Lionel Self moved, and Mr. Charles Good-
winseconded, the appointment of a committee to cony out the
rbjeete of the meeting. A subscription list was then opened,
end the amount of 3001. subscribed before the close of the
meeting.
STOKE-1:PON-TRENT.—At a public meeting, which
wee held in the covered market town-bell, Stoke-upon-
Trent, on Tuesday evening teat, to express sympethy far the
eutferere in the mutiny in India, the Chief Bailiff, C. M.
Campbell, Esq., who presided, referred to the appalling se-
moats which had reached this country, since the outbreak of
the mutiny in India. and appealed to the meeting to assist aa
ipeMily ea possible to repair ouch a distressing state of thing...
I Resolution,. pledging the meeting to cveryeffort, were passed,
end awl, 801. was subscribed at the meeting.

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