Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-11-26 00:00:00

take an opportunity to thank the press for the immense
_assistance which it had given to the movement. Well,
said.he, if it be true that we have so much to defend,
he thought they would agree with him when he argued
the desirability of ,raising a force like the present. He
had, therefore, great_ pleasure in seconding the reso-
lution. which had been proposed by Mr. Griffiths.
Mr. Eurs JONES said they were ealled upon to show
their patriotism for their country, their veneration for
their Qiieen, and their respect for the Constitution; and
if any one of them then present were called upon to de-
fend his country, he :would do it with the greatest
love and courage and energy, and exercise every power
that he possessed to avert the dishonour of an invasion.
He really wondered that this grand movement had not
been engendered years ago, for it not only gave an army
in Case of need, but it increased' the _physical power of
our population, and the strength both of body and mind;
and viewed merely as a means of relaxation, it added to
our personal comfort and gave us manly ideas. He was
afraid the population of our country had degenerated in
point of physical strength, but looked upon this move--
nient-as one destined to regenerate us, and he trusted
thatthe young men then present would enlist in. the,
proposed corps, and persuade those of their relations and
hien& who were of Welsh birth or descent to enter the
regiment of Welsh Volunteers. He had very great-
pleasure in moving the following resolution :—" That,
with a view of furthering this movement it is desirable
to organise a Rifle Corps amongst the Welsh residents
in this tOvin." (Loud cheers.)
Mr. Councillor ROGERS consideredit a privilege to be-r.
allowed to second this resolution. He really believed
the movement would be successful, as he trusted and
believed the Welshmen resident in Liverpool would one
and all rally round the chairman, and enrol themselves
in the proposed corps. (ApPlau4e.)- He had very good
reason to know that the martial spirit did exist in his
countrymen, for, though latent, it still manifested itself;,,
and when called upon, they would be both able, willing,
and ready to defend 'their country, -their queen,' and
their Constitutinn. (Loud cheers.) Although late in
the field, he was persuaded if the young men then
'present would come forward and. enrol themselves, they,
would be a numerous and valuable addition to, the
'volunteer rifle force. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. Jolor ROBERTS, in supporting the motion, said
. the formation of separate national wipe would excite a_
sympathy' which would not have been evoked under
ordinary circumstances ; and calling up energies that
might have lain dormant would induce many .to join the
corps whO would not otherwise have done so. ' He
trusted' that; should the invader set his foot on out
shores,lris defeat would be as decisive;. as immediate,.
and as bold as- it was when lie encountered the old
Welshwonien; in, their red cloaks, at Fishgnard. '(Loud
and repeated cheers.)

The resolution was carried unanimously.
Mr. DAVID EVAM was happy to. see at length his
countrymen ,tltking 'part in-the popular movement of the
day: , There could be no doubt that a cloud was over
hangingitg 'hellion, and that there was- a- painful'
feeling abread'Whichwhispered to•this country that we
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should take care of ourselves. (Hear, hear.)-- And he -
wouldsay, that if, any people should conceive the wicked
design, of carrying on an aggressive war Upon Our shores
—if they should conceive the wicked and heartless. design
of harrassiug an industrious and • peaCeable nation, they
would have very much to answer for. (Hear,. hear.)
But whatever might be the cause or the motive—it
might be a motive of revenge, or of ambition—but be it ,
what it might, they would have a serious sin to answer
for if they dared" to attempt to invade this country.
Then; if such a thing should take : place, what was- our
duty ? It was, evidently, to be prepared, so,that if the
foe came, we might give_him a warm reception, or-what
was still better, by our preparation show him that we
were determined to defeat him, and so deter him:from
hii 'wicked design. (Loud cheers.) Mr. Evalis. con-
cluded' by moving the appointment of a committee to.
promote the formation of; a 'Welsh Volunteer Itifle
Corps, and to receive subscriptions to aid in defraying
the necessary expenses.. •
kr. ROBERT ROBERTS. seconded the resolution. He
was very much gratified' to find such an assemblage of-
Welshmen in support of sO,gcled a cause ; and whilst he
wished every Welshman might do his duty, he trusted
that their wives and daughters would-forward the move-
ment by collecting the sinews of .wai—(laugWr and
cheers)---for when it was known to the foe that both our.
wives and daughters were taking part in the popular
preparation for his discomfiture, he might feel it neces-
sary to his safety to stay on the other side of the'
channel. (Cheers.)
The resolution was unanimously agreed to.
D. GAMES, in moving a vote of thanks to the chair-
man, called upon his audience as Cambrians to .proVe
themselves worthy descendants—worthy sons of the old
freemen and warriors of 'Wales. (Applause.),
Mr. BENJAMIN GIBSON seconded the motion; and in,
the course Of his remarks,_ said that a company of Welsh
Volunteers had been nearly formed. - (Loud cheers.)
The, motion, was carried' unanimously.
The CHAIRMAN briefly acknowledged the compliment,
and pointed out that a MilitarY suit, on lord Elcho's plan,
lay on-the' table for inspection. It rooked very neat,
_ but :there was one great :objection-to it, and -that was
that,it would be spoiled by the rifle causing, a bruiied
mark on
,the shoulder. The suit was one, however, that
would answer very well for a deeratalker. (Laughter.)
The meeting then broke up. •
•At the conclusion. of the meeting.- a considerable
amount was subscribed in aid of the funds- kir raising
the corps. •