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Moved by Isaac Solly, Esq.. seconded by John Hodgson, Esq.:
Resolved unanimously—That in addition to the fluctuation ne-
cessarily resulting from the restrictions established by law, it is
notorious that a great uncertainty has pervaded the operations of
the corn markets, and the intention of the Legislature has been
defeated by the fraudulent practices which have been resorted to,
with the view of influencing the average prices by which the
opening or the shutting of the ports is determined.
Moved by iViWarn Crawfurd, Esq., seconded by S. C. Hol-
land. Esq.:—
Resolved unanimously—That it appears therefore to this Meet-
ing that an early revision of the Corn Laws, and repeal of so
much of the regulations a.s govern by periodical average prices
the admission of Foreign Corn to entry fur home consumption,
is highly expedient.
Moved by Alderman Thompson, M.P., seconded by John W.
Buckle, Esq. :
Resolved, with one dissentient voice—That deeply impressed with
the important advantages which will flow nut of the improved prin-
ciples of our commercial legislation, and persuaded that the agri-
cultural interests cannot fail to re ip their full share of the pros-
perity enjoyed by other classes of the community, this Meeting is
desirous that the present restrictions should be commuted for a
fixed duty, whereby the Ports of the United Kingdom would be
constantly open to the admission of foreign grain for home con-
sumption from all parts of the world. That in the opinion of this
Meeting the amount of the duty upon admission should be limited
to a fair equivalent for such taxes and burdens as are borne by the
cultivators of the soil, either exclusively or in a greater proportion
than other Drenches of industry. But while it is the opinion of
the present Meeting that this amount of duty is the utmost that
can be admitted on correct principles, as the ultimate and perma-
nent basis which all legislation on the Corn Trade should have in
view, it proposes to leave to the wisdom of Parliament to de-
termine upon such higher amount of fixed duty as may be
deemed expedient by way of precaution against too great a sud.
denness of change, always keeping in mind, that the higher the
duty the greater will be the liability to fluctuation in prices.
.loved by Charles Barclay, Esq., seconded by Robert Grant,
Esq.:—
Resolved unanimously—That the foregoing Resolutions be em-
bodied in the form of Petitions to both Houses of Parliament,
and do lie for signature at this place until Saturday, the 23i1 inst.
Moved by Andrew H. Thomson, Esq., seconded by 11. A.
Douglas, Esq. :
Resolved unanimously—That the Thanks of this Meeting be
given to John Hall, Esq. for his zealous, indefatigable, and able
exertion in affording to the Merchants, Bankers, Shipowners,
Manufacturers, and Traders of this metropolis, an opportunity of
expressing their sentiments on this momentous question.
Moved by Philip Combauld, But., seconded by William Soltau,
Resolved unanimously—That the Resolutions be published in
I lie usual Morning and Evening Papers.
JOHN GARRATT, Mayor.
The Chair having been 'vacated, it was taken by. Thos. Wilson,
Esq. M.P ; when it was
Moved by !loin. Rickards. Esq., seconded by Ald. Venables :.-$1
Resolved unanimously—That the Thanks of this Meeting be
given to the Right Honourable the Lord Mayor, for the promp-
situde with which he has complied with the Requisition. and
fur his Lordship's able and impartial conduct this day in tile Chair.
T. WILSON. Chairman, P. T.
N.B. The Petitions to Parliament lie fur signature at the City
of London Tav,m.

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