The National Register.
London, England, 1820-04-17 00:00:00

No. 1,23i.—V0L. XIII.]

DINN

About 500 fr
City of London
nesday.—By foul
and upwards of
parate rooms. !
attended by mai
tered the room,
Mr. Favell tot
Mr. AVaithnian, ..tr. ( _ ~,itunwark),
Mr. Sheriff Parkins, Mr. Waithman's two sons; and on
the Chairman's left were stationed the Hon. Grey Ben-
nett, Mr. Whitbread (M. P. for Middleiex), Mr. Byng,
Mr. Hohhouse, Mr. Wishart, &c.
The cloth having been removed,
The Chairman gave—" The King, and may he never
forget the principles which seated his family on the
Throne," with three, followed by great applause.
" The Queen, and the rest of the Royal Family,"
followed, the annunciation of which was received with
tremendous bursts of applause. It was given with
three, and the toast was succeeded by continued ap-
plauses.
Mr. Favell gave " the Memory of the Duke of Kent,"
who was unwearied in the work of charity and good
principle; a toast that was honoured in silence, pursu-
ant to the request from the chair.
The Chairman said, he was about to give a toast
which would meet the feelings of the majority—he
meant—" a speedy and effectual Reform of the Com-
mons' House of Parliament." Reform alone would be
the best security against tumult and despotism; and after
having seen the trafficking of seats, and then the pu-
nishment of Sir M. Lopez, Mr. Swann, &c. it was
impossible to think with Mr. Canning that the rottener
were parts of the Constitution, the sounder must be the
whole. (Laughter and applause.) 'llse toast was fol-
lowed by an original Glee, It was as follows, to the
tune of " Glorious Apollo :
Goddess of Freedom, from on high behold us,
While thus we dedicate to thee our lays;
Long in thy cause bath principle enroll d us;
Here to thy name a monument we raise.
Thus then combining. heart and voice joining,
Sing we in harmony to Freedom's praise.
Here ev'ry generous sentiment awaking
Zeal that inspied. our Patriots of yore;
Bach pledge of Freedom giving and partaking,
Join we our bleeding Country to restore.
Thus then combining heartand voice joining,
Send the shouts of Liberty from shore to shore.

Mr. Favell, in giving the next toast, observed, that
whatever failure might have attended recent exertions,
he-felt great pleasure in meeting so large a body of chi-
seas. The room was crowded, and he undersmod that
three and four guineas had been offered for tickets. He
was sure they would nut forget the man who had so
long supported the principles of Freedom and the cause
of the Constitution because he, as well as the Corpo-
ration, which had now come in for its share of abuse,
had resisted rash and violent, and arbitrary and corrupt
measures. To be censured might be natural—but they
warred not with Bedlam and the Mint.—(Laughter and
applause.) For many years Alderman Waithman had
been wholly unsupported. He, it was who had roused
the feelings of the City; and whenever the opportunity
again occurred, he trusted they would regain what had
bean lost. He concluded with giving—" Alderman
Waithman, the long tried friend of Liberty, and the
Champion of Constitutional Reform." (Loud ap-
plaim.)
Mr. Alder. Waldman rose amidst warns
said, if he had tel by the last defeat, he had about-
dotted any principles or lost the confidence of his fellow-
citizens, lie should indeed have felt difficulty in address-
ing them, but as he was the same, and as the principles
of the Lvery remained what they were, he was as-
slued that if there were au election to-morrow, pro-
vided the Liverymen were allowed to vote freely, he
shoulel be at the head of the poll, instead of being in a
minority. Ile had examined the poll-books, and found
that the Children of Corruption were wiser in their ge-
neration than those to whont they were opposed.—
There was tuition amongst their adversaries, but there
was great waist of co-operatiom amongst those who were
friendly to his cause.—(hear, hear.) As proof of this,
hr need only mention', amongst other things, that about
one thousand persons bad given Alderman Curtis as
well as himself votes? and would ally one say that io-
fluence had not beets used on his side, but had been
exerted by the other Candidate? Whatever had been
the result, as far as he was persoaally concerned, dur-
ing the canvass he Gilt more can% need of the necessity
of Reform : for could that be a wholesome state of
things which compelled many persons to vote against
their conscience—to vote against Move principles which
it is known they possessed..---(Apidause.) It was
thought by some that he had not sat, enough about
Reform; lie Was of a contrary opinion; and (no looking
back•to what he had stated in Parliament, although
what he uttered might have beets better said, he did
not regret what he observed on such occasions. lie had
not changed in his principles; and he N. 16 the first per-

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way gane,l little bylit. If men had not more courage than
so to act, hod could they expect others to step forward in
defence of their liberties; and lithe), were not decisive—
if they did not say that they voted on principle, they
would soon have solicitations enough to abandon con-
science. He was thankful to them for the friendship
they had shown towards hint—but he declared that he
would rather stand as he was than enjoy such a triumph
as had been gained by his opponents. His opponents
indeed e.id not consiti,r their success as a tritinipli ; they
could not—it was no honourable triumph. (Applause.)
If ever the Livery could again exercise the principles
without being unduly biassed, he trusted they would ad-
here to principle; above all, he desired that they should
support what was now become more than ever necessary,
a thorough Reform of the Commons House of Parlia-
ment. (A pplause.)—After thanking them for their kind-
ness, lie concluded with giving as a toast—the health of
the 4,119 Liverymen who supported their principles at
the late City Election.—(Continued applause.)
It was followed by a new Song, entitled a

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lament that he had 110 t been present.
Mr. Filed, the chairman, next gave—" The worthy
and promising member. for Westminster, Mr. Hobhouse,
and the glorious example of Westminster."—(Great
applause.)
Mr. Ho!,hnuse rose amidst long continued applause.
He felt complimented by the notice which had been
taken of him when so many superior lights were present.
He had heard of defeat—but where principle and duty
were at stake, there was no such thing as defeat.—(Hear
hear) If the numbers of the Liverymen had been
fairly collected, Alderman %Vaithinan, instead of being
fifth on the poll, would have been the first. As to par-
liamentary reform, the worthy Alderman had made
good all his pledges :—there he had equalled the wishes
and expectations of the jealous reformers of Westmin-
ster—men, however, whose jealousy
.was only of the
lover's kind. Whatever might be their opinion of Mr.
Alderman Waithman's general conduct—on the subject
of reform at least, that indivinual had done his duty.—
(Great applause)—lle was not a citizen, but by a strange
vote he had been a resident amongst them for some time;
and during his " retreat" in Newgate he was visited by
Mr. Alderman Waithman, a proceeding which he con-
sidered as a compliment to the principle, not to the in
individual.—(Cheers.) Had there been a Crosby, a
Sawbridge, or an Oliver, on the " Throne" of the City of
London, he should have known what to do; but he
could not find any constable courageous enough to take
up the messenger of the House of Commons, whose only
authority was a something hanging to his button-hole ;
he, however, hoped to see such days again. (Loud
cheers.) He thanked them for their kindness, feeling
assured that they would ultimately do justice to their
cause; and he expressed this opinion because he was
convinced that the tool of corruption, Sir W. Curtis,
could not have been returned either from affection for
the man or his principles.—(Laughter and applause.)
A iiong fullowed—that of " Scots whit ha'e wi Wal-
lace bled ;" and the sentiment " we will do or die," was
loudly applauded, and the song afterwards enthusiastically
encored.
The Chairmen proposed "the health of Mr. Williams,
and purity of election in the borough of Weymouth."
which was much applauded,
Mr. Williams returned thanks.
The Chairman then proposed the health of Don
Josef Alvarez, and two other Spanish Liberals, who
had honoured the meeting with their presence. 1n
doing so, he adverted to the refulgent blaze of liberty
which now illuminated Spain, and expressed a hope
that the glorious Ferdinand would blazon the standards
of freedom with as much pains as lie had previously em-
broidered the petticoat (Attie Virgin Mary. (Laughter.)
The toast was loudly cheered.
Mr Bennet proposed " the health of the Chairman,
and a speedy reform in the Criminal Code." In the
course of his speech he pronounced a high panegyric on
Mr. Favell, as the author of an ingenious work on
capital punishment.
Die Chairman in returning thanks, declared himself
to be the steady friend to reform lle was rejoiced to
see the progress of intellect and understanding. lie
recollected the time, when those who pointed cot
abuses were told "To leave Old England if they (lid not
like it ;' but lie thought the land of his ancestors—of
Russell—of Hampden—and of Sydney, was worth re-
forming; and he would ever use his best efforts to effect
dirt reformation. (Applause.)
The toasts were afterwards given, and were
received with much applause.
" The Army—may it be reduced to its constitutional limits,
and never be employer' in support of oppression."
" The Navy—may its invincible power never be employed
except in maintaining the cause of liberty and justice."
" Trial by Jury—and may it be extended, without its abuses,
throughout the world."
•"r he honest Electors, who throughout the United Yinedcosi,
have had the virtue to asset' their rights and independence."
•• The Stewards, and thanks to thou for their attention to the
arrangements of the day.

EARTHQUAILE.—About two o'clock on Tuesday
se'nnight, a violent shock of un earthquake was felt
at Cove, near Cork, which continued fur about a
minute. Several persons were strongly affected on
this occasion, and we have heard of one person be-
ing nearly thrown out of his bed. NotwithAamling
the thrability of the materials composing the
guard-house at Ilawl•bowling, this place was con-
vulsed to the last degree. Its etleets also extended
to the neighbourhood of Middleton and other parts
of the county.

INNER TO MR. miliwirA.N. son who had stood up in the Common Hall to oppose. Mr. Calvert returned thanks, also joining in eulo6i.
--.41. twenty-five years ago, the calamitous War against sing Mr. Waithman, observing, that all that had been
10 friends of Mr. Waithman, dined at the France, which was commenced to secure Tyranny said had been most truly stated. They, however, had
idon Tavern,Bishopsgate-street, on Wed-. abroad, and continued. to mist Reform at home. It was omitted to notice Mr. W.'s able eget tions against the
four o'clock the great Room was crowded ; dangerous at that time to sdopt.such a course—but he di. Insolvent Debtors' Act—an Act which ought to be
sired no better epitaph than to. have it stated, that he unis entitled, an Act to encourage dishonest tradesmen, &c.
s of 150 persons were obliged to dine in se-
the first person who h;c4ll,o44;sed a petitionagiainst 'tits ' lie wetted thali ilow,had sumaingd a shameful defeat--.-
s. Soon after five o'clock Mr. Waithman;
. iow the ,4aati day. it ' hoped that in future they would be better pre-
many celab=saidi and aapplateftait, ' ~..4te.: /I. I". (8
• - tittuon, he Mt itot how it happened, many who pared for the enemy when next the opportunity for
an, amidst s arpfatist. . '
were great admirers of his principles had altogether ab- exertion arrived. He added, that his colleague, Str R.
II took the Chair. On his right were seated
tan, Mr. Calvert (Member for Southwark), stained from voting at all ; but they who acted in this Wilson, who was unavoidably out of the country, would