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RELIEF- FOR, IRELAND.
Yesterday a meeting of considerable importance, both as
to numbers and respectability, was held at the City of ton-
dos Talmo, in consequence of the folleeiog Requisition,
which has been for mane days back in cieeillatiou 1—
" .4 meeting is earoestly desired at the City of London
Tavern, on Tuesday, the 7th Wilmot, at OM. o'chiek pre.
eisely, to consider of a general subeeription for some frame.
dials assistance to the extreme temporary dialreM of some
of the south...a provinces of Ireland."
The meeting was attended by some of the most illustrious
and distinguished characters its the country; amongst *hem
were, the Arcpbishop of Canterbury, the Marquis of Con-
mimes, the Marl of Blesinton, Mr. Clsarks Grant, M.P.,
Mr, Spring Riee, Mr. Edward Mike, ALP., Sir E. O'Brien,
M.P., Mr. Warrt, MP., Mr. Owen, Sir Robert Wigram,
and several other Members of Parliament, as well as some
of the must considerable bankers and nsercimats in Loudon.
At one o'clock precisely. Mr. J. SMITH, M.P. moved,
that TF104148 WILSON, Esq. one of the Rep...mutate/es
of the atyof Loadue, should take s he*Chalr, which was car-
ried onaoknoeely.
The CHAIRMAN then addressed the meeting. He stated
that it was only at twelve o'clock that morning an iut ligation
lad been made to him, at his eminting Weft, of the honour
which that meetiag intended to confer upon bits, by calling
his So the Chair; and, however inadequate, he should consi•
bee its, insistoee of bad taste and worse feeling if be were to
declined. Jo order then to save the time and share the feel-
ings of the meeting, he should not enter into any particulars as
to the melaacholy distress which prevailed in Ireland, ur at-
tempt to colour Mom Aelletnets of misery underwhich that par.
tios of the cavalry unfortunately laboured. But be iterated
those who heard bins not le cousider the distress as existing
in Ireland, but to remember that it existed in one of our own
pramiaces.—(Cheers )—lt was sot necessary Oen to enter into
an inquiry as to the causes of the distress, bat of they did so,
it would probably be found in a visitation of Providence. And
if that were the origin (as he believed it was) of all their"nii-
sery, let Englishmen remember that she same calamity might
befal themselves, and the best course they could pursue
would beta prove, that while in affluence ourselves, we were
not cold and insensible spectators of the miseries of others.—
(Cheers.)--When he lint bad considered the sobject of the
want meeting, a digitally atom in his miud which be
kApus.lbap pp le any bad sow hems empletely ,emceed. -He
mentepprehessiee tint it might tie iudelicate for private
isdi-
vidaals to interfere with the diet:eases of Irelaoti, because
Government had pledged themselves to some immediate and
efieieut measures. However, be was happy to slate, that
amommosiethion bad been made by the Committee to his
Majesty's Ministers, and they stated, that so far from feeling
that it would iaterfere with their particular province, they
received with great satisfaction the account of the benevo-
lent undertaking which it was the busiueaa of that meeting
to promote; and indeed more prompt sod certain assist-
ance could be afforded from private subscriptious than
from a Government grant. Fur delay most be oc-
casioned iii.distributiug the money of Government through
the hands of parish ofFeets, whereas in the present instance
it would be placed in the hands of benevolent sod patriotic
individuals, who from their local knowledge and active exer-
tions, would dispose of it in that manner best calculated to
afford immediate relief. It would be an unnecessary waste
of the time of abe meeting to call to their attention all we
owed to Ireland. An everlasting debt of gratis ode was due
to Ireland, for the brave assistance abe always gave iii fight-
ing the battles of the country—(Hear, hear)—and when they
considered the great proportion of their army which was
composed of Irishmen, they must consider the vast number
thrown out of employment by disbanding the army contri-
buted to the distress. Ireland, therefore, had peculiar claims,
land be was proud to see Hie just spirit which berme to ma-
Rasa itself both in and out of the House of Commons. He
UMW to consider all as Englishmen, and Members of the
some rummenlty, sod when one part was distressed, it be.
came the duty of the other to relieve Meas. It was not se.
emeary to detain shim longer. His address would be very
imperfect indeed if meant to work upon their feelings. But
Is believed they were all eufficiestly acquainted with the
heart rending details of misery in Ireland; but if any man
doubted them, there were unfortunately abundant proofs to
satisfy his scruplis. Owe word moss with respect to the
jeet of the meeting. They were saresabled, no doubt, to pro-
mote as large • subscription as possible; but at the same
lime he hoped every feeling of optentation and competition
would be banished from amougsf them. Every man would
contribute as lie 'bought proper; and although there might
be some large sums at the bead of the list, yet every Gentle-
man would contribute his assistance, without forgetting his
duty to himself and his tamily.---(Cheers.)
Me. ROWCROPT (who voted as Vecretary to the meeting)
rose for the purpose of co/petiole sue part of their worthy
Chairman's speech. He hall; stated that a eomissunicatio•
bad been made by the Committee to the eftlfttlalilelle. Now
he begged to declare to flirt meeting sled to the whole
couotry that no such communientiou ever was made; but
late last night a commuoientiou came from Them, and iit a
shape must honourable to them,tendmost suitable to the oc.
casino. it was a letter signed by Lord Liverpool, the Chan-
Ctllol of the Exchequer, and Mei Secretary Peel, cusitainiug
a aulnerintiou ef two hundred pounds each.—(Lund cheers.)
—That ;ens the only communication of any kind. Tbc
whole proceeding originated from the sponiaueous feelings
of the 40 GeuUentett who signed the requisition', and who
were stimulated by the imperious and dreadful necessity of
the moment (Ileac, heal.)
The CHAIRMAN hope.' the meeting would excuse him
for the mot into which he had bees led, in consequeueeuf
the very short time he had hail to put himself in little.llll.lll
oldie previous cireureirtanees which' had taken place, and he
felt indebted to the Hon. Gentleman for having set him
right.
THOMAS REID, Esq. 51 P. then proposedmtering
itilrtufiarstaurbe.-
ssocrluiptit,
(wfohrie:4wicahs
sfeeur tAhde,prisorrozent,').
Mr. W. H. CROOK said, that before the Resolution was
pass. d it might praising be convenient to put the meeting
ni possession of sunk facts which must lure the basis of
their proceedings. Ile was quite unwilling to occupy their
tour, but he wished just wlead an extract f um a letter,
which lie hod received that
worn
inl.April,i It
unltl4B27,daan
sill
.eog account of the distressed state of Ireland. It was
doted Tulloeh, Comity of Clete, 30th re-
ceived M my
But out
mumdistressed part of our situation remains
untold. Our pratanity are out merely distressed, but stare.
it,. Your friend E. and myself rode yesterday a circle of
about eighteen miler, and the scenes we witnessed we.e lowly
teen S,. In i sonartizab already
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sheared and eaten ;39 you stolid spinage, auJ even the tint.