The Sun.
London, England, 1830-01-18 00:00:00

tna•le on Sir Thomas Asland. The county were obliged
to him fur coining forward to know the sentiments of his
constituents on this important subject; when it was de-
cided whether the petition should be adopted or not, then
was the proper time to call on the county member for his
opinions.
After the Hon. Newton Fellows, C. P. Hamly, Esq.
and other gentlemen had spoken to order, the High
Sheriff put the question as to the adoption of the pe-
tition, which was carried unanimously.
After a few preliminary observations the Hon. Newton
Fellowes moved the following resolutions.
That the petition be presented to both Houses of Par-
liament.

That the petition to the House of `..ords be presented by
the Lord Lieutenant of the county.
That the petition to the House of Commons be pre-
sented by the County Members.
In reference to the last resolution the Hon. N. Fel-
lowes said that although Mr. Bastard was not present, he
thought it right to intrust it to him, as he was pledged to
follow in the steps of his uncle, than whom no man could
be more zealous for be object then before the meeting.
C. P. HA3ILYN, Esq., seconded the resolutions, because
they were regular, but if their Members did not do their
duty, he would be the first to opp.se them.
The resolutions were carried almost unanimously.
Counsellor BIRD here endeavoured to explain that be
had made no charge against Sir T. D. Adam', in his pri-
vate character; for on that ground he would himself
bear evidence as to his worth.

Sir T. ACLAND said, that on a previous occasion,
about this time last year, they had thought proper to ens
trust him with the presentation of their petition on a great
public question, and when his opinions wire known to be
in opposition to its prayer. It was a guarantee of their
confidence in him, for which he felt, and ever should ex-
press himself, highly grateful; and after such a compli-
ment, he felt great regret that any individual should deem
him unworthy to do his duty. He was aware that public
men were at all times liable to have their pnblc conduct
called in question, nor did he mean to complain of the
exercise of that right ; but he thought that no one ought
to know better than lawyers what was the course fairly
due to any ene put on his trial, that he should be pre-
viously made acquainted with the charges about to be
brought against hi►n.—(Hear.) As a considerable time,
about a year and half, had passed since the circumstances
hid occurred to which the Learned Gentleman had alluded,
he could not bear in mind the particular circumstances,
but whatever they might be, he was confident he had
made a °lain statement of what was the result of his in-
quiries on the subject. He could not give distinct answers
to a charge at a moment's notice—(Hear, hear)—but he
denied must positively having used the words the Learned
Gentleman had imputed to him. In respect to the ques-
tion before them, it was one requiring the greatest consi-
deration. He would not act with proper caution did he
not give it his serious attention, which it should certainly
have; and he trusted it would be finally adjusted. se•
curing the just rights of all parties.—(Great applanse )
Sir T. Acland concluded by moving a vote of thanks to
the High Sheriff, passing some merited encomiums ou
the readiness with which he had met the views of the Re-
quisitionists.
Captain BuLLEa having seconded the motion,
The Worthy SuEnisT returned thanks, expressing his
approbation at the good order With which the Meeting
had been conducted; and said it would ever be his plea-
sure to do his duty on all occasions.
The petition is left for signatures in the Grand Jury
Room, at the Castle.