The Sun.
London, England, 1831-03-15 00:00:00

REFORM MEETINGS IN SUPPORT CF
HIS MAJESTY'S MINISTERS.

TOWER HAMLETS.
A meeting of the inhabitants of the Tower Hamlets took
place yesterday at the Mermaid Tavern, Hackney, for the
purpose of considering the propriety of presenting an ad-
dress to the King, and petitioning both Houses of Parlia-
ment in support of the plan of Reform submitted to the
House of Commons by his Alejesty's Ministers.
At about a quarter to one o'clock Mr. Goer took the
Chair, and addressed the ineetims to the following pur-
port :—Gentleenen, we are called here Ice the rule se of
expressing, the high approbation and union of opinion
which prevail ma the grand measure presented to the
country by his Majesty's Ministers, and introduced to
Parliament by Lord John Russell —(Hear, hear.)—lt was
a measure which, whether viewed in a general light, or
taken to pieces, and each particular part minutely dis-
sected, was the greatest boon ever offered to the country.
—(Cheers.)—lle trusted that they would support and
maintain the dignity of the Chair; and should there be
any person who might wish to offer opinions which were
adverse to the general feelings, he should be fairly heard.
He regretted that the meeting had not been so numerously
a•tended as had been anticipated, which had been occa-
sioned by the placards having been torn down the mo-
ment after they had been pet tip. This he had himself
witnessed. It had been done by the emissaries of a certain
corrupt body, who wished to keep the rising generation in
their former disgraceful bondage.—(Cheers, and cries of
shame.)
Mr. Coaves said the Toe er Hamlets comprised a very
large population, viz., more than one hundred thousand.
The wealth also of the Hamlets was very great, and tliey
certainly ought to be represented in the Commons Mese
o Parliament. Our gracious Sovereign deserved the tit'e
oF Patriot Prince—the Friend of the People !It was a
glorious revolution that placed the family of Brunswick en
the throne of these realms, and it will be a glorious Re•
form that will continue them upon it. Mr. Ceates then
concluded his speech by reeding the following resolution :
" That the House of Commons, as at press at formed, was
nat a true representation of the people, conformably to
the principles of the British Constitution."—(Applause.)
Mr. WRIGHT seconded the first resolution.
Mr. STOCK said, our gracious Sovereign deserved the
thanks of his people for sanctioning the plan of Reform
which had been submitted to Parliament.—(Cbeers.)
The resolution was . then read a second time, and was
passed unanimously, not a single hand being raised
against it.
Mr. HOME stated, that supported as this measure was,
by the King and the Ministers, it would only want the
unanimous support of the people to put an end for ever to
the destructive corruption which had so ling preyed on ti
vitals of the British Constitution.—(lmmense cheering. )
The Tower Hamlets he considered as the beehive of in.
dustry, and he sincerely congratulated them on the pro-
spect of their being recogrfzed as a portion of the country,
and to be represented by their own Members in Parliament.
—(Cheers.) Mr. Hume concluded his speech by saying,
that if their petition were confided to him, he would elle
his best to forward the object which it prayed for. As he
had important business to attend in the Heuse, be was
compelled to take his leave.—(Mr. Hume retired amid
immense cheering.)
Mr. LAURENCE thought, that if the Bill were not to
pass, then was the time to dread a revolution. Mr. 1..
concluded by moving the following resolution :—" That
it was such a Reform as would confer a full and fair re-
presentation of the people, anal was the only means by
which the institutions of the country could be mAntained."
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greatest blessings upon the people. Some cried out,
" The Church is in dan.4er." No matter what the cry
was, whether, " the Church," or " the Corporation," or
" the Constitution," the people had been roused, and, now
they were out, " they were determined to make a day of
it." Their universal cry was, " Reform ! Reform!
(Cheers, in consequence of which a dog began to bark.)
—(Laughter and cheers.) Gentlemen, your see all na-
ture calls out for Reform.—(Cheers and laughter.)--Mr.
Evans concluded by seconding the resolution.
Mr. SWIFT would read an amendment, which he had
originally intended to propose as a resolution. Ile then •
read his amendment, but as no gentleman seconded it, it
was not put from the chair, but was consigned to ob-
livion, amid the groans of the whole meeting.
Mr. SHARP denied that the proposed measure was re-
volutionary, it was nothing more than a restitution of our
rights, the full exercise of which we bad been deprived of
fur many years. He asked theme if a man robbed them
of their watches, would they think of giving a remune-
ration for depriving them uS their property ?—(Laughter.)
What compensation, then, could the borotighmoneers
claim for what they chose to call their vested rights ?
None.—(No, no !)—He concluded by moving a resolu-
tion, to the effect that the meeting, laying aside all minor
considerations, thank the King and the Ministers for the
liberal measure before Parliament, which would be con-
ducive to the stability of the nation at large, and rtstore
confidence in the Parliament.

11r. Alderman SCALES seconded the resolution, which
was unanimously cars ied.

Mr. WADDEN rose to submit a resolution to the atten-
tion of the meeting, expressing their gratitude for the
benefit which the popular nature of the measure would
confer on the districts of the Tower Hamlets. Ile then
read a copy of a letter from Mr. Horace Twiss, in answer
to one which had been sent to bin); asking charity, in
which he stated that, a% hi 4 connection with Newport
was very precarious, Is must take some other opportunity
of subscribing to their wishes.—(Laughter.) He had
heard that these s‘nis of corruption, when they were turned
out, intended to convene a meeting, and go on a pilgrim-
age to liolyrood-house, to their illustrious friend Mr.
Charles Caper, and condole with him on their mutual sor- '
rows.—(A laugh.) The speaker then sat down, and was
loudly cheered.

Mr. WAKEFIELD seconded the resolution, which was
put from the Chair, and carried unanimously.
Mr. R. HALL moved that a loyal address, founded on
the resolutions, be presented to his Alajesty.
This was seconded and put to the meeting, and the mo—
tion was carried unanimously.
The petition was then read.
Mr. GOFF, the Chairman, said, that in a conversation
with Lord Althorp, his Lordship said he should be very
happy to meet a deputation from the Tower Hamlets on
Wednesday week next, to conduct them to his Majesty's
presence.

It was then agreed that petitions should be presented,
to the Hous.., of Lords by Earl Grey, and to the House of
Commons by Alcssrs. Byng and Hume, praying them to
support the plan of Refor►u now before Parliament.
The meeting then separated.

D UNDER.
(From the Dundee Advertiser of Thursday,)
The Guildry of Dundee met yesterday at one o'clock, to
consider the propriety of addressing the Legislature, ap-
proving of the measures of Reform brought forward by
his Majesty's Ministers. Dean of Guild Hackney ad-
dressed the meeting, and observed, that it had been called
at an unusually short notice, but the importance of the sub-
ject would be a sufficient apology. So important indeed
was the subject, that every public body in the land should
meet without a moment's delay, to lend their aid in sup-
port of the measures proposed in Parliament. No period in
our history, at least for many years previous, was fraught
with so much importance as the present time, and it w,
the duty of every man to come forward in support a
measures calculated to secure his rights and privileges.—
(Cheers.)—Mr. Saunders read a resolution, expressing high
satisfaction of the Ministerial plan of Reform. Mr.
Robert Jobson moved that this resolution be adopted by-
the meeting; which was seconded by Mr. Robert Thorn..
ton, and carried unanimously. Petitions founded on the
resolution, were ordered to be preponafruemdthbaeettridnflofitriirbtwihta:ru,Klteiid7b:
Wednesday's post to the House of Commons, to be pre-
sented by the Lord Advocate, and to the House of Lords!,
to be presented by Lord Lansdowne. Mr. Hackney wok
occasion to observe, that he would rail the Guilsfry to-
gether on an early day, to consider the provisions of
the municipal hill, at present in circulation amongst
the inhab,itanta. The meeting separated after three
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called for a purpose similar to that of the Guildry. A.
meeting accordingly took place yesterday, in Mr, Donald.
san's chapel, at two o'clock. John Baxter, Esq. of
Id vies, was called to the Chair. The Chairman stated the
obi ctof the meeting, and expressed his satisfaction at the,
proposal of Ministers, as calculated to give stability to the
throne, and increase the prosperity and Wappiness or the
empire. Mr. Hackney moved resolutions expressing un-
qualified satisfaction with the measure of Reform brouttl.r
forward by his M,ijosty's Ministers, and proposing that
t; a meeting should petition both Houses of Parliament ta.
pass the Bill ;—which were seconded by William Baxter,.
Esq. of Ellangowan, and carried by acclamation.. Mr..
Edward Baxter moved an address of, thanks try
the King, He had taken pains to .ascertain
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