The Sun.
London, England, 1849-08-17 00:00:00

THE SUN,

settle the great foundations of society.—(Hear, hear.)
Sprung from the humbler classes himself, ho knew that
labour was the great foundation of English society,
tch ch depended mainly upon its capitaled, industrial,
and intellectual classes, He had gone to the people of
Reading alai stated, " Here I am, with thee
sympathies in favour of your class." How, then,
it might be asked, was it that he had not
been successful? He certainly wondered at it himself.
—(Laughter.) And if they had seen his two opponents
they would have wondered also.— (Renewed laughter.)
One paper had represented him (Mr. Norton) as an un-
disguised Chartist, but they were mistaken. He was in
favour of an extension of the suffrage; for placing the
franchise so low, as that a man without any of the appli-
ances of life, except his own industry, might be able to
obtain it, and yet at the same time so high, as that it
should not be degraded by being within the reach cf the
worthless and vagabond. He was also an advocate
for the shortening of Parliaments, knowing that no good
man need fear meeting his constituency, and that the
oftener bad men were brought before them the better.
—(Hear, hear.) With regard to the ballot, he must con-
fess that he was not so sanguine as some as to its benefice'
operation, but when he found it adopted in clubs, at the
East India flutr.e, the Bank, and other important insti-
tutions, and when he found, moreover, a general feel-
leg in its favour, he would give his support to the
vote by ballot, because if, without injuring the
pure man, it furnished a check to the im-
pure, it would undoubtedly attain a most
valuable result.—(Bear.) Such propositions, stated
with the reservations, guards, and cautions with which
I e had stated them to the people of Reading, were not
the propositions of a mere political trader. His opinion
had Seen asked upon other points, such, for instance, as
the grave question of the Church of England, which, as
he believed to be the Church of the majority, he would
not overturn; but for the very same reason that he
would refrain from destroying the Church of England,
he would interfere with the Established Church in
i Ireland, because that was the Church of only a very
i small minority. He was also an advocate for the
universal education of the people. What made the dil-
lfemme between the gentlemen assembled in that room
and the mass of the community in this country but °du-
i cation?—(Hear, hear.) Who could tell what the gem
; was till it was polished? What vast results might have
I been produced if the millions which had been spent in
1, war by our Government had been devoted to the purpose
lof educating the people. The leading thinkers all over
l the world bad sprung from the masses—the influences
i surrounding aristocracy probably not being so well cal-
culated to generate or mature the powers .of the mind.
When it was objected that by the inculcation of
such principles as he had laid before them he was going
too last, and would upset everything, it was well to in
quire what was or was not fixed in this country ? The
British Constitution consisted of King, Lords, and
Commons. So far as that Constitution was fixed, it con-
sisted of Magna Charta, the Habeas Corpus Act, and
trial by jury; none of which would be interfered with
by the progress of reform principles. But was the
Church a pax r of the Constitution? Certainly not. Were
the navigation-laws a part of the Constitution? By no
means, for they originated only in the time of Charles the
First. Was the Septennial Act part of the British
constitution? It was nothing but an invention of a
comparatively modern date. Was the present limited
franchise a nortion of the British Constitution? No; for
it was declared by writers on the Constitution, that un-
less a contrary practice could be proved before a Com-
mittee of the House of Commons, every borough was
entitled to universal suffrage, or what was called a pot-
walloping franchise. Such were his (Mr. Norton's)
views; he was in favour of pacific, orderly, and regular
progression, without any sudden change ; and
when the aristocracy asked them whether they had any
stake in the country, he would reply, wby it was noto-
rious that there were men among the middle classes
who, taken together, had a greater stake in the country
than all the aristocracy united.—(Cheers.) If the op
ponents of reform were so much opposed to progress,
and in favour of fixity, why did they cross the Atlantic
in steam-boats, instead of the old sailing vessels; or
travel upon railroads instead of coaches or waggons, or
countenance the electric telegraph, for these were all but
parts of the changes which had proceeded from that
flame of universal revolution which was not yet
quenched? The Learned Gentleman resumed his seat
amidst loud cheers.

Mr. NORTON again rose, and proposed the health of
the 107 Electors of Reading who had polled for himself
at the recent election.

Mr. COWDEROY (of Reading), in responding to the
toast, adverted to the state of the representation in
Reading, one of the seats of which borough had long
been monopolized by the nomination of a certain lawyer.
That nomination had at length been opposed by the con-
stituency, who bad succeeded in returning Mr. Pigot.
At the last election, Mr. Gardner was the candidate
selected by the Liberal electors, but before that gentleman
could arrive in the town, Mr. Bowyer had appeared
in the field, and issued an address, which might pass for
either Whig or Tory principles. Mr. Bowyer had been
invited to a meeting of the electors to determine upon
the relative claims of himself and Mr. Gardner, but he
had declined to attend, or to give any explanation of his
principles, except upon the hustings. Unfortunately
Mr. Gardner thought proper to retire, and, at the
eleventh hour, on the very day preceding the election,
Mr. Norton was induced to allow himself to be put
in nomination, having only addressed the electors on
one occasion previous to the election, and not having
issued his adds ess till the very morning of his election.
The result, however, had been to create such an impres-
sion in the borough in favour of Mr. Norton, as, no
doubt, would ultimately ensure his success.—(Cheers.)
The health of Mr. Bull, and the electors of Middlesex,
was then drank.
Mr. BULL returned thanks.

Mr. W. HARRIS proposed " The memory of the late
Henry Hull, of Uxbridge," which was drank in connex-
ion with the causs of reform in the metropolis.
Several other toasts having been drank, the company
retired.

LON DON,

PROGRESS OF THE QUEEN.
PERTH, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
(From the Times)
The short time that elapsed between the arrival of
the Queen here and the dispatch of the last train ne-
cessarily compelled me to give rather a meagre ac-
count of the arrival and progress through this city of
the Royal party, and of the preparations made for the
interesting occasion. I gave, however, almost every-
thing worth noticing. I neglected to mention that M.
Jullien's fine band were, by special request, stationed
at the terminus of the railway when the Queen ar-
rived. Her Majesty came in, however, so quickly
and unexpectedly, that they had only just time to
strike up the National Anthem. W hen her Majesty
stepped on the platform she at once recognized
Jullien, and exclaimed, "0 ! here's Jullien." The
Royal party are accompanied by Sir G. Grey, Sir J.
Clark, Colonel Gordon, Lord_Fortescue, Mr. Anson,
and Lady Jocelyn and the Hon. Miss Dawson,
Ladies in Waiting.
Shortly after reaching the George Hotel, Prince
Albert, accompanied by Sir G. Grey, paid a visit to
the Penitentiary—one of the Great Government
prisons, erected with the view of reforming, as well as
punishing, certain classes of criminals. The principle
on which it is conducted is that of entire sepa-
ration and constant employment. On their
return, about six o'clock, her Majesty and
Prince Albert, accompanied by Sir G. Grey,
Sir G. Clark, Colonel Gordon, and the La-
dies in Waiting, drove to the bridge of Earn, from
which they returned to the George Inn about half-
past seven o'clock. Her Majesty carried her sketch-
book along with her. lam glad to record what is
highly creditable to the inhabitants of the "fair city,"
that no rude or impertinent curiosity was exhibited,
although no guards or special constables were around
the royal carriage. A certain degree of curiosity was
of course to be expected, and was manifested, but it
was kept within proper bounds.
A large crowd was last night collected in front of
the George Hotel, but they could obtain no glimpse
of her Majesty, the apartments occupied by the royal
party having a view towardi the river.
An incident worth mentioning—a compliment to
the citizens of Perth—occurred at Greenhill junction,
where, on Lord Duncan expressing a hope that the
arrangements on the Edinburgh and Glasgow line
were satisfactory, her Majesty intimated her com-
plete approbation of them. Lord Duncan further
expressed his hope that the preparations at Perth
would give as much pleasure. Her Majesty replied—
" Ob, my Lord! I have no fear of Perth ; Perth has
always been right."
In the course of the evening a message was con-
veyed from Sir G. Grey, through Lord Duncan, to
the magistrates of the city, expressing her Majesty's
entire satisfaction with the completeness of the ar-
rangements that had been made, which Sir George
also stated were among the best he bad seen any-
where.
In the evening there was no general illumination.
Two establishments were, however, lighted up. Mr.
Ancell, of George-street, by appointment gun and
fishing-tackle maker to Prince Albert, had an illumi-
nated device, consisting of a crown between the two
letters "V. R.," which was brilliantly lighted up
with gas, and formed an object of considerable
attraction and admiration to the numerous passers-by.
Mr. Brown, embroiderer, had also a crown, composed
of lighted variegated lamps, in front of his residence
in Marshal- place, which had a fine effect.
It was generally known that her Majesty had ex-
pressed her intention of leaving at a quarter to
8 o'clock this morning, and accordingly the streets
at an early hour began to present symptoms of unusual
bustle. Parties were seen moving about in the
direction of the George Hotel, and a little after 7
o'clock, a party of the 93d Highlanders, under Major
Rothe, were marched down from the barracks, and
speedily took their posts from the Royal George to
the east end of the bridge at intervals of ten paces or
so. A portion of the troops formed a guard in front
of the inn, and the high constables lined the route of
procession for some distance from the inn door. The
peace officers, who were on duty yesterday, were also
employed at the Bridgend side of the river, for the
purpose of keeping the route clear for a good way up
the bridge of Isla -road.
At the hour announced the royal carriages and
several others were driven to the door of the inn, and
servants were for some time busily employed in
bringing out and placing luggage, and making all the
other necessary preparations. About five minutes
past eight o'clock the call to the military to shoulder
arms, and the laying down of the red cloth along the
passage and steps of the George Inn, and across the
pavement to the carriage, indicated that her Majesty
was at hand, and she immediately made her appear-
ance, accompanied by her husband and children.
The Queen was closely wrapped up in a grey travel-
ling cloak.
Prince Albert was also wrapped up in a close
buttoning grey coloured overcoat, and both looked
cheerful and in good health and spirits. Three of
their children were along with them in the carriage,
and the Prince repeatedly took off his hat and politely
acknowledged the cheers with which they were greeted.
The youngest child was along with the Ladies in
Waiting in another carriage.
The royal party started amidst the hearty cheering
of the assembled throng, and the firing of a royal
salute from Bellwood Battery.
The magistrates were in waiting inside the barri-
cade upon the bridge, for the purpose of seeing the
Queen beyond the immediate boundaries of the town.
A respectful recognition from the Queen and Prince
as they drove along amply repaid them for this part-
ing mark of attention. Sheriff Barclay and the Pro-
curator-Fiscals for the county were in waiting at the
east end of the bridge for the purpose of preserving
order.
Sheriff Craufurd had left to receive her Majesty at
Blairgowrie.
Her Majesty proceeded by way of Scone, Cargill,
the new bridge of Isla, Meikleour, Blairgowrie, Spittal
of Glenshee, and Castleton of Braemar. At Meikleour
a fine arch was erected on the estate of Lady Keith,
wife of Count Flahault.
A banquet, under the patronage of the magistrates,
took place in the City-hall at 12 o'clock, for the pur-
pose of drinking the Queen's health, and wishing her
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responded to :—" Her Majesty," " Prince Albert,"
" Prince of Wales and the other members of the
Royal Family," "Her Majesty's Ministers" (coupled
with the name of Sir G. Grey), " Ex-Provost
Sidey," &c.
BLAIRGOWRIE, WEDNESDAY EVENING.
An official notice was received here on Saturday,
intimating that her Majesty intended to pass through
the village on her way from Perth to Balmoral.
Steps were immediately taken by the inhabitants to
show their loyalty by giving her Majesty a welcome
reception. When I arrived here all was bustle in
making arches, erecting platforms, and decorating
the windows of the houses with flowers. Two fine
triumphal arches were erected, one in Perth-street, at
the entrance to the village, and another at Ericht-
bridge, where the houses end. That in Perth-street,
gaily decorated with heather, evergreens, and flowers,
was surmounted by a floral crown and two flags, and
bore the motto " Welcome" in gold letters. The
arch at the bridge was exactly similar, the motto
being " Welcome back." Maclaren's inn, where her
Majesty changed horses, was tastefully decorated;
over the entrance was a fine floral crown. Many,
windows in the village were also decorated, and se-
veral platforms were erected along the streets. The
town council very properly secured the ser-
vices of a body of special constables, who, with the
county police, preserved order. Barricades were also
put up in various places, and especially opposite the
door of the inn, for the purpose of preventing pressure
on the Royal carriage. A large number of persons
arrived from the surrounding country, and her
Majesty's route through the village was lined with a
large multitude, eager to get a glimpse of Royalty.
Some of the windows were also well filled.
At half-past nine o'clock exactly the Royal carriage
appeared, and drove up to the inn amidst loud cheers,
which the Royal party graciously acknowledged.
The carriage was an open one, and as it remained
about five minutes at the door f the inn, those sta-
tioned there obtained an excellent view of the Royal
party. Her Majesty was looking extremely well, and
appeared to be quite recovered from the fatigue of the
preceding day's journey. Sheriff Craufurd spoke to
Prince Albert, and made known that Mr. Collins
Wood, of Kettoch, waited to present the Royal chil-
dren with some fruit and flowers. Her Majesty hav-
ing intimated her acceptance of them, Mrs. Wood and
Mrs. Murray, of Lintrose, appeared, and the carriage
door having been opened, handed in some
beautiful grapes, apricots, and peaches, and
two fine bouquets. Her Majesty, the Prince, and the
children repeatedly bowed to the ladies; we observed
that her Majesty sent one of the bouquets to the
Princess Alice, who was seated in another carriage.
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