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• .es• turn to the right or the left from that path
duty which be hail invariably kept. In
1.•• pipit conduct a due regard to f.tuntorn was imps-
to every one, and he knew no man whose eligi.
illy was sn marked and striking to represent the
•v of London at this important period. Though
R.. kii.nhile he (Mr. Jones) felt it his
.1 ity to expr.. his concurrence in, and anxiety to
vrwilote the object of the Meeting.—(Applusse.)
Nlr. Wpm tat referred to the two good prin-
ciples oure observed by Englishmen towards
l'.eir representstives—fi,st, of sending them to

Pirliament free of expense—and secondly, of
p.ying them a aviary to cover their expenses. lu
iimaeg:..,.ltimes each representative used regulaily
to consult Ins constituents on all questions of great
public polity ; hut now, that wholesome practice
was almost entirely abandoned. The influx of
wealth into this country had altered the practice of
Parliament, and now riches found their way into
the business of elections, and men of wealth found
their way from that mere circumstance alone into
Those seats which had previously been held by the
vole influence of public worth and public suffrage.
fir object in atteuding this Meeting was, to express
the favourable opinion he felt for their pursuit, and
'the pleasure he would feel at their eventual success.
As a friend to liberty, he was also anxious for the
adoption of a motion which he meant to submit,
for the 'impose of securing the return of the man
of their choice, in the only way its which it ought
to he done for a free men—free of expense. That
example had been set by the electors of Weigand-
, titer—it had been followed by the independent men
of Bristol, who exerted themselves dyeing the last
election in favour of Sir Samuel Romilly. To their
honour, he it stated, that during the last contest, a
sum of 300!. remained undispnsed of, after the ex-
penses of the election had been discharged; and it
was on the former occasion reaulved that this sum
should be held over to be applicable to the election
of Sir Samuel at a future period, either for Bristol,
or any other place. This sum of 300!. had been
now transmitted from Bristol to the Westminster
Committee, for managing the election of Sir
Samuel, and placed at their disporsl.—(Great op-
ploose.l—lt only remained for him now to move
that a subscription be opened to defray the ex-
pellees of Mr. Waithmsn in the ensuing contest.
•—(Greet opplowse.)—The sums to be given by
each contributor, would be immaterial—the man
who gave one guinea, would perhaps derive, from
his situation in lite, as much etedit as lie who gave
twenty guineas. There were others, perhaps, more
useful than either—he meant those who devoted
their time to the general canvass throughout tire
nietroptilis.—(Applesise.)
Mr. OLDHAM, in behalf of Mr. Vl'aitlimaubs
Committee, said, that they felt the delicacy of this
proposition, and knew that there were a vast num-
ber of men doing effective service to Mr. Wirith-
man's interest. by carrying on a permits' canvass,
who could not well put their hands into their
pockets also. The Committee, however, were wil-
ling to avail themselves of the present proposition,
begging it to be distinctly understood that it was.
to be the voluntary act of the individuals, who
thought they could be of more use with their
purses than their persons. This subscription mast
be understood as the spontaneous act of the Meet-
ing, and he earnestly trusted that in opening their
purses, they would not forget the personal exer-
tions to which, More than any thing else, must be
owing their final soccess.—(Applunse.l—As the
subscriptiooltowever, had been started, he hoped
the Meeting would send home the author of it
(Mr. Wisher') with a warm and grateful heart, at
the success of his proposition.—(Appiaxse./
The Commits° now intimated that as the basis
rim of the Meeting had been gone through, lie re-
querted their attention to Mr. Waltham°, who had
a few words to address to them. _

Mr. WAITIIMAN came forward. but was for •
considerable time unable to proceed, owing to the
loud and reiterated plaudits be received. As soon
as the applause had subsided, he said, that though
not deficient in nerve on general public occasions,
he was now completely overpowered—not by his
foes, for lie could always tannage them, but by the
powerful kindness and support of his tiumerotte and
respectable friends.—(Applause.)—He newer be-
fore sttesiderl a public Meeting with such sensations
as lie did the present—sensations of pride and
gratitude at finding such distinguished support ;
end, shove all. at seeing the cheering spectacle of
on large rod distinguished an assemblage stepping
forward to combat corruption.—(Applanse.)—
They well knew that in the present state of public
affairs it was impossible fur any individual to stem
the torrent of corrupt power, unless he were tricked
by the support of individuals who were ready and
willing to stand by his aide during the contest.—
Ile had now to boast of this great support; and,
as he never sought any oilier reward but the appro-
',slims of his fellow-citizens, he felt gratified at
the satisfaction of feeling that he had always
done his rimy ; for, had he not, he should not have
now to boast of the presence of so large • body of
his fellow-citizens. The promise of this support lie
had received in every quarter during the extensive
cosmos he hail already made, though he WO aware
that from Ins imperfect lists, and the fatigue of
emitinuell exertion. he had by no means canvassed
the greater part of the electors on whose support
he had reason to rely. It was most gratifying to
him on tins occasion to be surrounded by his oldest
political connections, and to have the support of

the worthy Chairman, by whose side he had entered
into public life. He did not indeed know that he
I i‘t a single political friend since he had first
entrtrei the public service► though he did know that
many were now ready to support him, who, on
fonnir flees. ttttt s. differed on political affairs,
hut nho now saw the consequences of these
continued encroachments on the liberties of the
people, which led to the pre.ent state of the
country. The proceeding. in his support, so far as
they had gone, were moat exhilarating; as to threw
hereafter, he should only earnestly desire hi.
friends not to relax from their efforts. as they mu.t
be aware that great influence would be used against
him. It was as much their - hi.

LONDON,

FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1818.

Paris Papers of Monday last have arrived at our
Office, but their contents are not important.
They speak of the active preparations tnAing at
Aix-la-Chapelle fur the reception of the Allied
Sovereigns and their Ministers. The month of
July is mentioned as the period for holding the
Congress. It will be attended, it is said, by the
Emperors of Russia and ArsTat.t, and by the
Kings of FRANCE, PRUSSIA, and the NETHER..
LANDS, The importance of the subject mmt,
indeed, be great, when the presence of so many
Monarchs is required to discuss them. The re-
moval of the Allied Army of Occupation from the
French frontiers will, of course, form the principal,
but not, as we can collect, the only topic for their
consideration. The report relative to the expected
presence of the King of FRANCE at Aix-la-Cha-
pelle, appears wholly destitute of foundation.

Accounts from Trieste mention, that new diffe-
rences have ari.en respecting the fortress of Pargp,
which the Paella of Janina wanted to re-occupy,
notwithstanding the presence of the English trops.

We have received German Papers of recent dates.
In an article from Frankfort, it is mentioned that a
Committee of three Members had been appointed
by the Diet to mediate between the Houses of
Saxe Cohurg Meiiiingen, and Saxe Coburg
Saalfeld, respecting ■ ditle.elice between them re.
dative to the succession to Saxe Coburg Eisenberg.
Time was when such a difference would have giveu
occasion to military operations between these little
States, but the privilege of leading their fellow.
creatures to mutual destruction belongs, in modern
times exclusively, to the few great Powers that
have undertaken to control the destinies of the
world. If the cessation of wars were the sole conse-
quence of their policy, we should not quarrel with
the Holy Alliance; hut even this blessing would be
dea►ly purchased by the sacrifice of individual
rights, and the absolute dominion of a Committee

St. ±n, nttevolrd h 7 hi' 1141)1r werr:ore, ntikl
$ll4 • making tiremnitiolot to 'mock the town of Si.
I) online. the capital of the Spews)) putt of the

New York r.spt•ra to the gth last have arrived.
They contain ou news of any importaoce.

A Flanders► Mud ha• orrivrti, with Papers from
Brussels to the gth instant. The fulluwing are
extracts :

eer*■sis. JUNK 6.

Si. said some time ago, that the D•ike of ‘Ve
Pri.tee of Woitrlsio, bail'an intention tu build in this city 3
'mansion fur his occasions' residence. It is now asserted.
that bin Grace has Purchased the n •sent and extensive Hotel
d'Omlcitarde, situate on Grans Sablon; and that in its
immense area a magnificent hoiluliu ! will he erected, which
will be its greatest ornament. It is remarkable enough,
that the most beautiful foontain i t Brussels, which is like-
wise on the Grand Sablou, was erected by au English Noble-

The Duke of Devon Alive lint artived in Chia city, (runt

LOUVAIN. LUU 5.

For these two days past our city has been in comments.
• —a quarrel has arisen between some yonneurea and
v ttttt ',oldie', of the 14th battalion of the line. Several 4.f'
the townspeople Itself teen wounded. Peaceable chicon*
who were nt a politic-honor, cud others who were returiiive
home, have received hayiriet wounds. Several soldiers tea.
versed the streets of the city with emit in their hands. The
police, seconded by the military authorities and marechausse,
has succeeded in restorint: order; hot the 'nubile tranquil-
lity was disturbed yesterday and the day before till laic in
the evening.

cnrs-r, susr 5.

We are informed that the towns situateif on ;11;S;bridt,
and which are capable of being fortified, have been 1101111ined,
in order to place the kingdom in a respectable state of de.
Duce on the side of Flanders, as well as on the Sambie; and
it is asserted, that the city of Oudenarile will become no ins-
rurtant fortress.

The great road from Brussels to \:not•e, which will open
• sew commuoication between South Brahma and l'hnilees,
is carrying no with great activity. Agrieultore awl coin
merce will derive important advantages from it when
finished. The keys of the city of (ascot, which were sent to
Paris in 1792 by General La Iluardonsinil, have just been
restored, on the application of our Ambassador Baron
rages to the King of France.

We feel much plea.tire in announcing the mar-
riage of his Royal Highness the Duke of KusiT
with the Princess MARIA LOUISA VICTORIA. of
Linangen, sister of his Royal Flightless Prince
LEOPOLD. of Saxe Coburg. This happy event
was mentioned lost night by his Royal Ilighness
the Doke of Sussex, at a public dinner at the
Freemasons' Tavern.

A Meeting of the friends of Mr. WArrituati
took place yesterday at the London Tavern. A
report of the proceedings is given iis another part of
our Paper. The claims of Alderman Thonr to the
like honour of representing the City of London are
also of the first order. Economy and retrenchment
in the public expenditure constitute the creed of
this Gentleman. Indeed, it is the oily eieed by
which the country can he saved. The City of
London then, if true to itself, must rally round
the advocates of retrenchment and reform.—lt
will do well to study the conduct and character of
its late Representatives. If among them it finds
one, who has voted for the Pinpirty Tax, or any
other obisoxinies and unnecessary tax, in a iiisse of
peace, man must be unworthy of the Ci,y of
London. May we then look forward to better
tunes, and see, in the election of Messrs. WArrii-
31AN. THORP, and Rowcaur•r, a new order of
things.

The Duke of WELLINGTON (hued with the King
of FRA on Sunday last.
It is metittoned in one of the Fremsh Papers,
that a Madame CA ECHOIS LEM AlitE, trf,er dose
month; confinement in the Pr:son des Ilsdelau•tt,~,
Oil the charge of being implicated in the attempt
on the life of the Duke of 11'vr.t.rsGION, lid
been set at liberty. II is not * hide siiiLrolsr that
no notice whatever should have beet, published in
the Paris Papers respecting this Lady being arrest-
ed or detained upon such a charge, mail we first
of her brim; rtischargesi, after being immured fur
three mouths in prison.
The Ilsismibul, FOSTER, from Boston, and
Cassysy, from Ns w York, have 41111VCit
nit' Scilly. The ?mile, LITILL, fioui Demerara, is
arrived in the Channel.

Accounts front St. Peter.iliurgh ewe, that Mr.
SCLAM, the partner of 'Mvssrs. Hoer, eva• at the
point of leaving that capital. 161.4,14 is said to be
in Ito Want of n feather loan at prevelit.

Letters from Berlin mention, flint the Priiii,iaa
Obligations will he completed in ull the nece.tdry
forms Hurl tigauturem, to as to 'mire
about the middle of next mouth.
‘Ve understand Mr. IltrrrEnwonTtt, one of the
late Representatives for Coventry, ills experienced
the most flattering encouragement for hit it-elvc-
lion to represent that city on his canvas,
On Mooday Sir fivoanc CocasußN arrived at
Portsmouth, and t•ornitietieed a canvass. Admiral
MARK!Lim, and JOHN CARTER, Eq. the present
Menthei•, arrived on Wednesday morning, and are
busily employed in paying their respects to ti,e
Corporation. The contest will he between Sir 6.
Contatiart and Admiral MatKii.sst—the former
is expected to be returned.
An accommodation of a difference betw el two
of the Candidates for Rochester has taken place.

" Some expressions in 1111 Albin SS published by Mr. Cal•
craft to the Freemen of Ruche/der, dated sth June, having
apiwared 40 Mr. Barnett to rellect %limn his chasm ter, Mr.
Ellice, at his request, united upon Mr. Calcraft, on die dal
the Address MAN published, who referred Lim to 31r. Aber.
cromby, and under one mediation an caplaisation has Niel
• place, which, on miltirr consideration, we arc of epiuione
ought to be satisfactory to Mr. Barnett.
June 9. (Signed) J. ARERcRoMity.
" EIMA11.1) ELLICE"